Pia Whitesell admits ‘it’s hard to feel happy’ during a ‘devastating’ time

Pia Whitesell admits ‘it’s hard to feel happy’ during a ‘devastating’ time for the world

Model and actress Pia Whitesell has admitted it’s hard to feel happy when there is so much devastation happening in the world.

On Wednesday, the former Home and Away star hosted an Instagram Q&A in which one fan asked her if she was content in life, a year after marrying millionaire Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell.

The 38-year-old replied: ‘I find this hard to answer. I feel that it’s hard to be “happy” in a jovial way with all that’s happening around us.

Hard to be happy: Aussie model and actress Pia Whitesell has admitted it’s hard to feel happy when there is so much devastation happening in the world

‘It is heartbreaking to see so much devastation.’ 

However, Pia remained optimistic, adding that she still finds a reason to practice gratitude in her every day life. 

‘But when I wake up in the morning my heart is grateful and my cup overflows with love and that makes me happy,’ she said. 

Pia’s empathetic post comes weeks after she shared a glimpse inside her expensive home gym, which is located in her Beverly Hills mansion.

In February, the former Home and Away star shared a photo on Instagram of her personal Pilates studio, including a reformer Pilates bed worth about $5,000.

Positive: 'When I wake up in the morning my heart is grateful and my cup overflows,' said Pia

Positive: ‘When I wake up in the morning my heart is grateful and my cup overflows,’ said Pia

'All the gear': In February, actress Pia offered a glimpse inside her expensive home gym, which is located in her Beverly Hills mansion

‘All the gear’: In February, actress Pia offered a glimpse inside her expensive home gym, which is located in her Beverly Hills mansion

‘All the gear,’ she captioned the picture at the time, while tagging Pilates trainer Kadee Sweeney.

Pia, who is married to influential Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, also posted a photo of her mini infrared sauna.

Infrared saunas are said to be useful for muscle recovery.

Home set-up: Pia, who is married to influential Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, also posted a photo of her mini infrared sauna

Home set-up: Pia, who is married to influential Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell, also posted a photo of her mini infrared sauna

Pia is an avid fan of Fluidform Pilates, and was often seen at the franchise’s Sydney studio before relocating to Los Angeles last year.

‘I practise Fluidform Pilates and I’m still really active with my boys [sons Isaiah, 18, and Lennox, 14],’ she previously said.

When she’s not able to go to the gym, Pia likes to swim or do other kinds of cardio workouts. 

Pia is best known for playing Katarina Chapman on Channel Seven’s Home and Away.

Lovers: The mother of two is married to influential Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell (right)

Lovers: The mother of two is married to influential Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell (right)