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Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms.In this throwback, they're joined by Dance Moms creator John Corella, who was there before the pyramid, before the blowups, and before anyone knew this little dance show from Pittsburgh was about to become a phenomenon.John explains why the original moms and girls worked so well on camera, why their real history mattered, and why the OG cast had something that could not just be manufactured later. It was messy, funny, emotional, competitive, and completely unpolished — which is exactly why it worked.Christi, Kelly, and John also look back on the early chaos of the show, the parts they still love, the parts that became painful, and why Dance Moms really was “lightning in a bottle.”We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR!Connecticut (October 2): https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/back-to-the-barre-ridgefield-ct-2026New York City (October 3): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006518C2C668A9Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Christi and Kelly recap not one, but two Dance Moms throwback specials, this time looking back at Mackenzie and Nia — two original team members who spent years proving they were MORE than the roles the show tried to force them into.Mackenzie was the baby of the team, the funny little sister, and the kid everyone remembers for wanting to stay home and eat chips. But behind all those adorable one-liners was a girl constantly being measured against Maddie. Christi and Kelly revisit the moments that made Mackenzie so lovable, while also talking about how hard it must have been to grow up on camera with your older sister treated as the standard you were always supposed to chase.Nia's story is different, but just as frustrating. From the beginning, Holly had to fight for her daughter to be seen, respected, and taken seriously. Christi and Kelly look back at the moments where Abby crossed the line, the dances that finally let Nia step into something bigger, and the season five music video that showed exactly why Holly stopped waiting for Abby to create opportunities.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR!Connecticut (October 2): https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/back-to-the-barre-ridgefield-ct-2026New York City (October 3): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006518C2C668A9Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Doris Matsui and Mai Vang met for their first debate in their race to lead the Seventh Congressional District. We'll get a recap. Plus, how the current administration has upended firefighting in the west. Finally, Capital Dance Project's annual show.

Christi and Kelly are back for a mini episode, and this one starts with a little nostalgia, a little heartbreak, and a lot of comfort-movie talk.After the passing of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, Christi and Kelly look back on what made both of them so memorable — from Dolly's perfect one-liners and 9 to 5 to Tim Curry's iconic role in Clue. That leads them into the movies they will always stop and watch, including Grease, Pretty Woman, Sweet Home Alabama, Titanic, Jurassic Park, The Goonies, and the behind-the-scenes stories that make those classics even better.Later, they get into Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro, the Housewives Girls Trip chaos, and why those shows make them wonder what Dance Moms could have looked like if the moms ever got the fun reality-TV treatment instead of being stuck in dance jail.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR!Connecticut (October 2): https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/back-to-the-barre-ridgefield-ct-2026New York City (October 3): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006518C2C668A9Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're taking a break between seasons to tell the REAL story of how Dance Moms began.Before the show became Dance Moms, before the pyramid became infamous, and before six episodes turned into a full-blown pop culture machine, Christi and Kelly thought they were signing up for something much smaller. Looking back now, they can see all the warning signs they missed, all the chaos that was already building, and how quickly a little dance show from Pittsburgh turned into something none of them could control.Dance Moms fans will love this wacky origin story! We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for video!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Christi and Kelly recap the Dance Moms season 5 reunion, where the nationals fallout is still fresh, Abby comes armed with handwritten signs, and the whole thing reminds them why reunion episodes were always so miserable to film.This reunion perfectly encapsulates how messy Dance Moms had become by the end of season 5. Christi and Kelly talk about how different the show felt once it moved to LA, why the old Pittsburgh “comfort show” version of Dance Moms was basically gone, and how the reunion exposed the same double standard they have talked about for years: when the ALDC wins, the competition is legitimate... but when they lose, suddenly it is “fixed.”By the end, the reunion feels less like closure and more like proof that the season never really landed. The studio changed, the team changed, the tone changed, and everyone was still fighting over who got to define what happened. For Christi and Kelly, it is the kind of episode that shows exactly why season 5 felt so different — and why the drama did not magically end when the competition was over.Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Send us Fan MailDo Your Clients Know the Names of the Exercises?Mermaid. Teaser. Elephant. Short Spine.We use exercise names every day as Pilates teachers, but how much do those names actually matter to the people we're teaching?In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah and Christian look at something that seems incredibly simple: naming the exercises we teach. What starts as a conversation about terminology quickly becomes a much bigger discussion about communication, learning, confidence, and belonging.When does knowing the name help someone understand and remember what they're learning? When does Pilates terminology become jargon that makes a new client feel like everyone else received a handbook they somehow missed? And are we using certain words because they help our clients—or because they demonstrate what we know?Exercise names can create a shared language between teachers and clients, but knowing the vocabulary isn't the goal. The real question is how we use language to help the person in front of us learn.At Performance Fit Pilates in Nuremberg, we want our clients to learn Pilates, not simply follow along with a workout. Across our Pilates Mat, Reformer and equipment classes, we introduce exercise names and terminology as part of the learning process while making sure new clients never feel they are expected to already know the language. Over time, that shared vocabulary can help clients become more confident, knowledgeable and independent in their practice.About The Pilates ExchangeThe Pilates Exchange is hosted by Hannah Teutscher, founder of Performance Fit Pilates, a Pilates and movement studio in Nürnberg, Germany offering Pilates Mat, Reformer and equipment classes, Barre, Yoga and personal training. Hannah is a comprehensively trained Pilates educator and former professional ballet dancer.The podcast explores Pilates, movement science, teaching and the business of movement through conversations that challenge assumptions and bring more depth to the way we move and teach.Performance fit Pilates: www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.comPilates Exchange: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/podcast/

Christi and Kelly are back for a mini episode, and this time they are calling out the reality TV shows that keep trying to recreate the Dance Moms formula.After Christi shows Kelly the new series Team Moms: Baseball (that's produced by Kim Kardashian), they immediately notice how familiar it all feels — competitive kids, intense parents, a name that sounds a little too close, and even a look that reminds them of Dance Moms. They also talk about Ice Moms, the version that never fully got off the ground, and why networks keep coming back to the same Dance Moms idea.Later, Christi and Kelly catch up on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro, and the reality TV opportunities other casts seem to get. Christi also shares a sweet (but awkward) Teen Choice Awards memory involving Hayden Panettiere, Selena Gomez, and the Dance Moms girls.Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting the season 1 special that counted down the 15 most outrageous moments from the very first season.But for Christi and Kelly, this special feels less like a celebration and more like a full hour of reliving their most chaotic, embarrassing, and frustrating moments on national television. From Christi's fight with Abby over Chloe's headpiece to Kelly hiring another choreographer for Paige, the Botox trip, the mom dance, the Afro wig controversy, Minister Dawn, Cathy leaving the team, and the infamous “shove it up your ass” crown moment, season 1 had no shortage of insanity.Christi and Kelly look back on what was really happening behind the scenes, what the show left out, and how strange it was to watch Abby get the last word on so many fights where they were not there to defend themselves. They also revisit some of the funniest and messiest moments from the original cast, while explaining why season 1 had a chemistry that later seasons could never fully recreate.We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 31 — “Chaos at Nationals,” where the ALDC FINALLY makes it to nationals after weeks of build-up. But instead of a grand triumph, the season ends with Abby storming out in disappointment. With the grand opening of the ALDC LA studio happening right before nationals, Abby is distracted, the moms are frustrated, and the girls are left trying to pull together one last group dance before facing BDA. Nia finally gets her nationals solo, Maddie goes up against Ava, and the ALDC performs “The Waiting Room,” a dark contemporary routine Christi and Kelly feel may not have been the nationals moment everyone expected.But when Ava beats Maddie, BDA beats the ALDC, and the awards start getting messy, Abby decides she has seen enough. Christi and Kelly break down the competition confusion, the bad sportsmanship, the walkout, and why Holly and Jess staying behind may have been the real grown-up moment of the episode.____________Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

durée : 00:59:04 - Le Cours de l'histoire - François d'Assise (1181-1226) est célèbre pour son prêche aux animaux. Mais qui se cache derrière l'image édulcorée de ce saint catholique ? Voyage à Assise, ville d'Ombrie où se trouve son tombeau, pour découvrir la vie d'un révolutionnaire qui a rejeté les valeurs d'une bourgeoisie naissante. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Exploring the gifts hidden within our most difficult emotions, Jack Kornfield shares how anger, judgment, and despair can be transformed into compassion, courage, and selfless service.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.This week on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:The path of selfless serviceA meditation on kindness and loving awarenessMeeting anger without judgment or fearThe care and passion hidden beneath angerMoving from despair toward imagination and possibilityActivism rooted in stillness, wellbeing, and loveMoral beauty and compassionate courageTransforming judgment into tenderness and metta“Do you know why you're so angry? Because you care. Because you care that much. And when you start to tune into the fact that you do care, that's the fuel.” –Jack KornfieldThis teaching was originally recorded during a live session for Jack's Living the Dharma in a Troubled World yearlong program. Join these monthly livestream Q&A sessions here. As a special offer for Heart Wisdom listeners, use code Dharma10 or Dharma10p (payment plan) at checkout for 10% off this program.About Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.“We're learning how to be free as human beings—not to skip over being human, but actually to have a big enough heart to say, ‘Yes, this is part of our legacy.'” –Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting season 1, episode 12 (“There's Only One Star”), where the ALDC girls head back to Los Angeles for a music video audition.For once, Abby is not the person choosing the lead, which makes the whole week feel like it could finally be a fair shot. The girls learn hip hop, go through the audition process, and get the chance to be part of a real music video — but behind the scenes, the story was apparently a lot messier than it looked on TV.Christi and Kelly look back on Chloe getting cast in the video, while Kelly reveals she thought Paige was being set up for that opportunity too. After weeks of watching Brooke and Paige get bad costumes, weaker choreography, and constant criticism, Kelly remembers being told this might finally be something positive for Paige — only for the episode to become another Maddie vs. Chloe storyline instead.They also revisit Melissa meeting with the music video producer, Christi taking Chloe to an acting coach, Mackenzie struggling with the choreography, the girls filming in full glam, and the moment Christi realized Dance Moms was becoming a real phenomenon when “Yay Chloe” started trending after the episode aired.We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 30 — “Nia vs. Kalani: Winner Takes All,” where Abby turns the final nationals solo spot into a head-to-head battle between Nia and Kalani… until Nia actually wins.After weeks of Abby questioning Nia's focus, side-eyeing her music career, and acting like every opportunity outside the ALDC is a problem, Nia walks into competition and does exactly what she was told to do. She beats Kalani. But instead of giving Nia the moment she earned, Abby immediately starts acting like the result does not count and decides Kalani is still the safer choice for nationals.Christi and Kelly break down why this moment says everything about Abby's double standards, Holly's frustration, and Nia having to prove herself twice as hard just to get half the credit. Plus, the ALDC faces off against MDP, the group dance props start falling apart, and the moment a rival mom says the one thing nobody on Dance Moms was supposed to say out loud.Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

durée : 00:59:04 - Les Grandes Traversées - par : Céline Laurens - François d'Assise (1181-1226) est célèbre pour son prêche aux animaux. Mais qui se cache derrière l'image édulcorée de ce saint catholique ? Voyage à Assise, ville d'Ombrie où se trouve son tombeau, pour découvrir la vie d'un révolutionnaire qui a rejeté les valeurs d'une bourgeoisie naissante. - réalisation : Agnès Cathou

Christi and Kelly are turning things over to the Dance Moms fans this week, and the comments are just as unhinged as you would expect!They read through fan responses about who their ride-or-die cast members were when Dance Moms first aired. But things get even better when fans admit the WILDEST arguments they got into defending the cast — from Reddit battles over Christi and Kelly, to debates about the New Orleans fight, to people still fighting for Nia's talent, Chloe's treatment, and why season six is apparently “a garbage season.”This episode gets fun in a hurry! Join Christi and Kelly as they go through Patreon comments from the show's biggest fans!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting season 1, episode 11 (“It All Ends Here”), where the ALDC heads to Lake Tahoe for nationals and Kelly reaches another breaking point with Abby.After weeks of watching Brooke and Paige get bad costumes, weaker choreography, and less attention, Kelly is already exhausted. But when Abby brings up Brooke's national title during another argument, Kelly has had enough — and tells her exactly where she can shove that crown.Christi and Kelly look back on that classic moment. Kelly explains that she never cared about the crowns the way Abby did, she just wanted Brooke and Paige to be given a fair shot, treated with respect, and not made to feel like they were less than the other girls.They also revisit the rest of the nationals chaos: Chloe breaking down from exhaustion, Kurt showing up in Tahoe, Maddie and Chloe performing “Black Swan,” Brooke and Paige's duet, and the group dance that finally gives the girls a big win at the end of a brutal season.We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

durée : 00:59:04 - Toute une vie - François d'Assise (1181-1226) est célèbre pour son prêche aux animaux. Mais qui se cache derrière l'image édulcorée de ce saint catholique ? Voyage à Assise, ville d'Ombrie où se trouve son tombeau, pour découvrir la vie d'un révolutionnaire qui a rejeté les valeurs d'une bourgeoisie naissante. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Christi and Kelly are in the Bahamas, but are still here to recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 29A — “Baby Dance Mama Drama,” where Kendall is put head-to-head against Maddie in Abby's latest nationals solo battle. But per usual, there's funny stuff going on. While Maddie gets a haunting solo, stunning choreography, and one of the best costumes Dance Moms has ever seen, Kendall is handed a scarf prop, weaker choreography, and a routine with way more room for error. As Jill watches it all unfold, she starts saying the same thing Christi and Kelly had been saying for years — some kids are given every chance to win, while others are set up to come in second.Elsewhere this episode, the ALDC finally moves into Abby's new LA studio, Kira reveals she is five months pregnant, Mackenzie breaks down over her solo, and Holly continues to deal with the other moms' cold reactions to Nia's music career. Christi and Kelly are here to react to it all!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Christi and Kelly are living it up in the Bahamas, but the content doesn't stop! And today's mini-episode is super fun for the occasion. Intern Matt pulled some of the wildest Dance Moms conspiracy theories from the internet, and Christi and Kelly are reading them for the first time live on the show. Did Melissa secretly sing the Dance Moms songs? Was Abby actually obsessed with Kalani? And did production have a whole revenge storyline planned for Christi and Chloe before they left?Some theories are absolutely ridiculous from the start, but a few might be closer to the truth than fans realize. We think you're going to love this episode!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Reflecting on Spirit Rock's new stupa, Jack Kornfield shares how sacred places help us remember the timeless awareness, compassion, and freedom at the heart of our being.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.This week on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield shares:The meaning and purpose of Buddhist StupasSacred symbols and spiritual remembranceConsciousness beyond the personal selfCommunity, lineage, and blessingBringing practice into the worldLovingkindness as a way of lifeThis teaching was originally recorded during the blessing of Spirit Rock's new stupa and the celebration of Jack Kornfield's 80th birthday. The full event was produced by Spirit Rock and has been adapted for Heart Wisdom. For information about visiting Spirit Rock or attending an in-person or online retreat, please visit Spiritrock.org.“You are not this body or these feelings. They come and go. Who you are is so much bigger than this. In fact, who you are is awareness, consciousness itself. When you start to realize that, it becomes the gateway to freedom, to liberation, and tremendous joy in the middle of it all.” –Jack KornfieldAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.“You quiet the mind and open the heart. Then you get up and sweep the garden of the world.” –Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting season 1, episode 10 ("Cathy Brings It On!", where the ALDC heads to Los Angeles and Kelly finds herself stuck between a rock and a hard place. After last week's costume disaster, Abby tells Kelly to hire her own choreographer if she is so unhappy with the way Paige is being treated. Kelly ends up doing just that before everything blows up. Paige is sent into a room with a new choreographer, given almost no time to learn a solo, and immediately spirals under the pressure of knowing Abby is going to be furious.Christi and Kelly look back on how unfair the whole setup felt, why Paige was terrified, and how quickly the storyline turned from “Kelly takes control” into Paige getting caught in the middle of another fight between her mom and Abby. For Kelly, this is one of the first episodes where you can really see her starting to crack because the drama is no longer just about her — it is hitting her kids directly.They also revisit the rest of the LA chaos: Shangela teaching Nia the death drop, Cathy bringing Candy Apples into the rivalry, Chloe realizing Taylor is dancing to her exact solo music, Maddie's emotional solo, “My Pumps,” and the competition results that leave Abby furious even after multiple ALDC wins.We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Bethel, Vermont is home to a rare geological treasure: a brilliant granite that's often described as the whitest in the world. The stone has been quarried there for generations and sent as far as Paris and Abu Dhabi. Two local residents want to know: Why is this stone found in Bethel, of all places? And is it found anywhere else?Thanks to Bennett Law and Owen Daniel-McCarter for the great questions. Click here for photos and a full episode transcript.For more on granite in Vermont, here are some suggested resources: Vermont Stones/Italian Bones (2016) by Bill Johansen, published by the Bethel Historical Society A three-part series about the Woodbury Granite Company by Paul Wood in The Chronicle of the Early American Industries Association, 2021 “How has the geology of Vermont affected its character?” (Brave Little State, 2017) “Meet Giuliano Cecchinelli, Barre's last Italian stone carver” (Vermont Public, 2023) This episode was reported by Sabine Poux. Editing and production from the rest of the BLS team: That's Burgess Brown and Josh Crane. Our intern is Sarah Bokelberg. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Gail Wiese, Timothy Rath, Laurie Grigg and Denise Guilmette.As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi onInstagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network. 

Christi and Kelly recap one of Dance Moms season 5's throwback specials, where the show looks back at Maddie's history through old clips, old dances, and some of the biggest moments that shaped her time at the ALDC.As Maddie and Melissa revisit the journey, the special shines a spotlight on the pressure that came with being Abby's star student — from Maddie's perfectionism and fear of disappointing Abby to the solo she forgot onstage, the crown scene, the Drop Dead Diva audition, and the Maddie vs. Chloe rivalry. Christi and Kelly react to how uncomfortable it all feels to look back on. It is a reminder of how much Dance Moms asked from Maddie at such a young age, how quickly she was expected to grow up, and how being treated like the favorite still came with pressure no kid should have had to carry.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

What if the next breakthrough in your business isn't another marketing strategy... but another conversation?As entrepreneurs, it's easy to believe that growth comes from doing more, posting more, emailing more, tweaking our website, or spending another afternoon behind the computer.But what if the very thing your business needs most isn't another hour at your desk?In this episode, Melissa shares a powerful lesson inspired by Brian Buffini's phrase, "Take the self out of self-employed," and explores why the most successful businesses aren't built in isolation, they're built through genuine relationships.Drawing from two recent experiences: hosting the inaugural Above the Barre dance educator conference and performing in a community dance production—Melissa reflects on where the real magic happens. Spoiler alert: it's rarely on the stage. It's in the conversations between the sessions, backstage, over coffee, and around the table.You'll also hear the story of a coaching client who came looking for more leads but left with something much more valuable: a fresh vision for growing her business by creating meaningful experiences instead of chasing more marketing tactics.In this episode, you'll discover:Why relationships are still your greatest business strategyHow meaningful conversations create opportunities algorithms never canWhy getting out from behind your computer may be the best marketing move you make this yearHow hosting a small event can attract your ideal clientsThe mindset shift from "I need more leads" to "I need more connection"If you've been feeling stuck, isolated, or like you're doing all the things without seeing the results you want, this episode is your reminder that business has always been, and always will be, about people.Resources Mentioned:✨ Take the Sweet Spot Assessment for a bird's-eye view of your business.✨ Book a complimentary Clarity Call to uncover your next best step and create a strategy that fits your business and your life.Because before your business grows...Your relationships do.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, Your Visibility Audit, Your Rebel Woman Life Map™  and Your Sweet Spot Assessment. Love today's podcast?

In this episode, Ivy Slater chats with us about launching a new series, Women Leaders in Technology, highlighting stories of perseverance and progress. The purpose: to showcase how women are making an impact in technology and to inspire listeners to take action in their own fields. In this episode, we discuss: How Ivy Slater envisioned and launched the Women Leaders in Technology series, starting with only two interviews despite extensive outreach. What motivates women leaders in tech to share their stories, challenges, and breakthroughs, creating new opportunities for others. When Ivy Slater began her own journey in a traditionally male field (printing), facing frequent rejection but ultimately building her own successful company. Why sharing real stories and conversations from a diverse set of women leaders can inspire listeners to take meaningful action in their own industries. How women have gradually gained traction and acceptance in technology, moving from entry-level roles to leadership position   Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast host. After owning and operating a 7-figure printing business, having been in the industry for 20 years, she started Slater Success which focuses on developing great leaders and facilitating business growth and expansion. Ivy holds masterminds and retreats with her private client base and corporate training on communication and strategic planning. She speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, relationships and sales. Best Selling Author of From the Barre to the Boardroom Website: https://slatersuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slatersuccesscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyslaterssc/  

Back to the Barre started with Christi and Kelly sitting down to relive Dance Moms together. Four years later, it has become a podcast with millions of downloads, live tours, and a community neither of them ever expected to build. Along the way, they have also lived through cancer, heart surgery, divorce, graduations, weddings, and so much more.In this special fan Q&A, Christi and Kelly look back at the moments that shaped the podcast and answer the questions listeners still want to know — including what they kept hidden from producers on Dance Moms, their most ridiculous dating turnoffs, Christi's newly discovered Hooters photo, and what might be coming next for Back to the Barre.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting season 1, episode 9 (“From Ballerinas to Showgirls”), where the ALDC heads to Las Vegas and Christi FINALLY reaches a breaking point with Abby over how she was treating Chloe.After Maddie gets the week off, Chloe is suddenly put at the top of the pyramid and told this is her chance to prove herself. But instead of feeling like a real opportunity, Christi remembers it feeling like a setup. Abby keeps putting pressure on Chloe to win, and Christi explains the off-camera moment that pushed her over the edge: Abby allegedly telling Chloe to “be like Maddie” right before she competed for a national title.Christi and Kelly look back on the infamous hotel room confrontation that followed. As Christi explains, the fight was about much more than one solo in Las Vegas. You're going to want to hear Christi's thoughts on the whole situation. They also revisit the rest of the Vegas chaos: Cathy starting her Candy Apples revenge plan, the girls learning a showgirl-inspired routine, the moms visiting the ice bar on the night Dance Moms premiered, and a competition week that left everyone feeling like the pressure was only getting worse.We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 28 — “Solo Battle: Round 1,” where Kalani returns to the ALDC after walking out with Kira, but Abby being Abby is not exactly ready to welcome her back with open arms.Even though the moms agree the team needs Kalani, Abby absolutely REFUSES to put her in the group dance and says she needs to learn a lesson for leaving. That leaves Kira trying to get Kalani back in Abby's good graces, the girls rehearsing a risky jail-yard-inspired group number, and Abby eventually storming out of rehearsal all over again.Elswhere, Abby kicks off her nationals solo battle by putting Kendall and JoJo head-to-head. Kendall gets a contemporary solo, JoJo gets a Miley Cyrus-inspired routine, and one forgotten solo turns into a surprisingly emotional moment. Plus, Jeanette officially rebrands her team as BDA and gives the ALDC real competition heading into nationals.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

This is a past recording for our After Party series, which is exclusive to our Patreon subscribers. In After Party, we go deeper than our usual recap episodes, plus answer fan questions! Subscribe on Patreon to get all this exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/backtothebarreIn this episode, Christi and Kelly talk about how different the show already felt once Dance Moms started getting bigger — from kids staring at competitions to the girls realizing they actually had fans. They also get into the moments that never made it on camera, the off-camera chaos with Abby, and what it was really like when the crew understood more than the audience ever saw.Plus, Christi and Kelly react to fan comments about Maddie's hip-hop private, Paige possibly being at the top of an original pyramid, Abby treating certain parents differently, Chloe being called “cocky,” and why standing up for their kids was not as simple as viewers sometimes made it seem.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting season 1, episode 8 (“Love On The Dance Floor”), where Abby brings in Brandon to dance with Brooke and immediately turns the whole thing into one of the most awkward setups in early Dance Moms history!The idea is that Brooke and Brandon need chemistry for the group dance. But once Abby starts talking about their past “fling,” forces them on a date, and pushes them to act like there is some big romantic connection, everything gets uncomfortable FAST! Brooke is only 13, clearly not into it, and the entire storyline becomes less about the dance and more about whether Abby can force two kids to “connect” on camera.Joining the show is Diane Pent, Brandon's mom. Together, they look back on the behind-the-scenes chaos of filming in Florida for this episode. From the Fun Spot date to the terrible group dance, the watermelon game at Abby's house, and the first signs of the show getting bigger, this episode has all the classic early Dance Moms weirdness!We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Simple practices for not believing everything you think, becoming less reactive, and handling whatever life throws at you. Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind.  In this episode we talk about: Why your thoughts have so much power over you — and how to take it back A surprisingly funny technique for dealing with self-judgment Why trying to get rid of an unwanted thought often makes it worse The difference between recognizing an emotion and actually being mindful of it Why sadness and unhappiness aren't the same thing And much more Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

Celebrating Spirit Rock's new stupa and 40 years of practice, Jack Kornfield reflects on spiritual community, resilience in times of suffering, and the timeless wisdom that helps us meet life with an awakened heart.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.This week on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield explores:Spiritual community as a refuge in difficult timesCompassion and resilience amid global sufferingRemembering our fundamental goodnessThe transformative power of meditation practiceKindness as the fruit of a lifetime of practiceDiscovering awareness as our natural stateThis teaching was originally recorded during the blessing of Spirit Rock's new stupa and the celebration of Jack Kornfield's 80th birthday. The full event was produced by Spirit Rock and has been adapted for Heart Wisdom. For information about visiting Spirit Rock or attending an in-person or online retreat, please visit Spiritrock.org.“The land, the practices, and the community—these are the things that help us remember who we really are.” –Jack KornfieldAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.“Who you are is magnificent. Part of our practice and our gathering is honoring that truth and affirming your basic goodness and beauty, saying: this is who you are, and you can live this in the world.” –Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 27 — “Abby vs. Kira… Again,” where Abby returns after mysteriously disappearing for a week, only to find out Kira has brought in someone else to work with Kalani.This time, it is Alexa — Kalani's real teacher from Arizona — and Kira makes it clear she wants Kalani to shine in her home state with choreography that actually shows who she is as a dancer. That means Abby has to sit there while another teacher works with one of her strongest dancers, and the tension is impossible to ignore.But the drama does not stop with Kalani's solo. The Candy Apples are back without Cathy, Jeanette is trying to prove Ava can beat Kalani again, and Abby pulls Kalani from the group dance before they go head-to-head in Phoenix. By the end, Kalani is in tears, Kira is ready to leave again, and Christi and Kelly are left watching another Dance Moms fight where the real issue seems bigger than the one happening on camera.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting Dance Moms season 1, episode 7 (“She's A Fighter”), where Holly reaches one of her first major breaking points with Abby over Nia's solo.The moment starts when Abby gives Nia an animal-print costume for “They Call Me Laquifa” and then asks if Holly has an afro wig... and that's where things start getting uncomfortable. Christi and Kelly look back on Holly's reaction, the lunch conversation that followed, and why this was about much more than one costume piece. They also revisit the hallway confrontation after Nia performs, where Holly tells Abby that Nia is a dancer first — not an ethnicity first. Between the “let me pull one out of my purse” comment, Abby defending the routine as an “ethnic opportunity,” and Holly finally calling out how Nia was being portrayed, this becomes one of the earliest moments where Holly truly stands her ground.We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 26 ("Where in the World Is Abby Lee Miller?"), where Abby does something almost unheard of: she disappears for the entire week.After last episode's blowup with Kira and Kalani, the team shows up wondering if Abby will actually come back. But instead of another screaming match, another pyramid meltdown, or another dramatic entrance, there is just… no Abby. Gianna runs rehearsal, the girls prepare their solos, and everyone tries to figure out whether Dance Moms can function without the person who usually controls the room.And somehow, it does. The girls compete, the team keeps moving, and the drama finds a new place to land. Kendall's music release is supposed to be the big storyline of the week, but Nia's music career keeps getting pulled into the spotlight too, leading to a messy fight between Jill and Holly over whose daughter is finally getting a moment.With Abby gone, the episode turns into a very different kind of chaos. The girls are still trying to win, the moms are still trying to protect their kids' moments, and Christi and Kelly are left asking the obvious question: where the hell was Abby?Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Vermont's dairy industry has constricted dramatically over the last decade. According to data from UVM Extension, there were 838 dairy farms a decade ago. That number dropped to 414 at the start of this year. Current projects indicate that another 50 will close by the end of this year. The processing sector is consolidating, too. Last month, Franklin Foods announced it's closing its dairy processing facility in Enosburg Falls. The month before, the infant formula maker Perrigo laid off more than 160 people from its soon-to-be shuttered plant in Georgia. In April, the HP Hood dairy processing plant in Barre closed for good.This hour we look at dairy industry consolidation from local, state and national perspectives. Guests include: Anson Tebbetts, Vermont's Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets; Kevin Kouri, chair of the Vermont Dairy Producers Alliance and the nutrition and sales director at Phoenix Feeds and Nutrition; and Claire Kelloway, the food systems program manager at the Open Markets Institute, a think tank focused on the negative impact of monopolies on the economy and democracy.We also talk with Jon Ovitt, the longtime plant manager at Franklin Foods in Enosburg Falls. The plant is set to shutter in August, but Ovitt has plans to reimagine the business and reopen it this fall.Broadcast on Monday, July 6th, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

At last, Brian takes the hot seat at The Real Housewives of Rhode Island reunion episode, and things get spicy!Christi and Kelly react to all the reunion drama as Jo-Ellen comes armed with receipts, Brian dodges question after question, and Rulla finally realizes in real time that there may be a lot more to the story than she knew. From the alleged girlfriend being tied to Brian's business to the confusing marriage timeline, this reunion gets out of hand in a hurry!Christi and Kelly also break down how reunion shows really work — how they expose the cracks people try to hide all season, why the footage after filming ends is sometimes where the real drama lives, and how quickly one bad answer can make everything worse. Plus, they get into Liz leaving the show, Alicia's financial confusion, the never-ending Rosie house debate, and why Love Island's Casa Amor girls might be the Candy Apples of reality dating TV (seriously!).Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting season 1, episode 6 (“Dying to Dance”), where the ALDC takes on one of its creepiest and most memorable early group dances: “Where Have All The Children Gone?”The routine was dark from the start: missing children, milk carton imagery, white costumes, a swing set, and choreography that left even the girls trying to figure out exactly what message they were supposed to be sending. Christi and Kelly look back on why the dance felt so heavy, how the moms reacted to the subject matter, and why the number still stands out as one of the most unforgettable group routines from the early seasons of Dance Moms.They also get into everything else happening around the episode: Christi's 40th birthday Botox trip, the infamous birthday party gifts, Broadway Baby's cameo, Christi getting emotional news about her grandmother, and Kelly's blowup with Cathy after Brooke's costume situation spirals right before she goes on stage. Episode 6 has a little bit of everything — creepy choreography, Cathy chaos, Botox, lobster, sickled feet, and one group dance the girls somehow pulled off beautifully.We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Through powerful storytelling, Jack Kornfield turns toward the deeper invitation of the spiritual path: to listen with the heart and respond to life with courage, compassion, and presence.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.This week on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield explores:The power of deep listening and compassionCourage as a force for transformationExpanding our sense of “family” to include all beingsLiving with love in times of uncertaintySmall actions creating meaningful changeThis episode was originally filmed for the April 2026 Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday Night Talk and Guided Meditation.“So you listen, you add your voice and heart with your humanity, with your care, with your sensitivity. We're all going through it—suffering, pleasure, joy, all of it. Keep your heart strong. You can do this.” –Jack KornfieldAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.“You have been training for this—to meet the world with compassion.” –Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 25 — “Abby vs. Kira,” where the moms have FINALLY had it waiting for Abby to give their girls real training.The ALDC is in Los Angeles, the studio still is not finished, the girls are not getting consistent classes... and yet Abby keeps blaming them for losing. So the moms decide to do something about it: they bring in Sondra, an outside teacher and choreographer, to lend an extra hand.But this is Dance Moms, so of course it ESCALATES in a hurry. Abby acts like the moms have betrayed her, shuts down the whole thing, and goes into full meltdown mode. Then the fight gets even more personal when Abby rejects Kalani, and Kira, at last, snaps at her. Bring on the fireworks!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Christi and Kelly are back with another BTTB Reality Exposed, breaking down the Real Housewives of Rhode Island reunion and why these “sit-down and talk it out” specials are NEVER as they appear.From where people sit on the couch to which cast members suddenly come in ready to fight, Christi and Kelly explain how producers set the stage for reunion chaos before anyone even says a word. The RHORI reunion brings them right back to their own Dance Moms experience, where seating mattered, cameras kept rolling, and every reaction could be turned into a storyline.In this reunion episode, they get into Rulla coming in guns blazing, the cast questioning why she was seated so close to Andy, Liz apologizing after public backlash, Rosie and Kelsey's feud, and the cheating video drama STILL hanging over the show. Plus, Christi breaks down why Love Island producers might be some of the most diabolical in all of reality TV right now.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting season 1, episode 5 (“When Stars Collide”), where the girls are getting ready for the ALDC showcase, a Broadway agent is coming to watch… and somehow, the moms end up being forced to perform too.Christi and Kelly look back on the absolute nightmare of learning a dance from Cathy, wearing those costumes on national television, and realizing they were about to be humiliated in front of their kids, the audience, and every person who would ever watch the episode later. Plus, the two revisit the fallout from Christi's fight with Abby and Melissa from the previous episode. There are some apologies, but not before Abby tries to get Christi to sign an outrageous contract. Also covered in the episode is Mackenzie refusing to sing, Chloe getting called out over a hair tie on her birthday, and the early signs that Dance Moms was becoming much bigger than anyone originally thought!We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

The Housewives cheating video was real after all, and Christi and Kelly have plenty to say about how the Real Housewives of Rhode Island finally handled it.This week on BTTB Reality Exposed, we review episode 12 of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island "The Ferry-Tale Is Over." The cast heads to Block Island, where Jo-Ellen is still being treated like the problem even though Brian is the one everyone should be talking about. Rulla has spent past few episodes questioning the cheating video, the date, and whether it could have been manipulated, but that all falls apart once Brian admits the video is realChristi and Kelly also react to the lobster dinner, where Rosie finally says what everyone else keeps dancing around: Jo-Ellen did not create this mess. Brian did. And just when it seems like the season is trying to wrap the cheating drama up, the post-filming update makes everything even messier, with Brian's arrest, the tracker on Rulla's car, and Rulla still seeming unsure about what comes next.Plus, Christi and Kelly break down the parts of the episode that felt the most produced, including the beach makeups, Billy's proposal, and why Rosie might be exactly the kind of cast member reality TV producers love.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they're revisiting season 1, episode 4 (“Stealing the Show”), an episode that still feels heavy because it brings them right back to one of the first times the show stopped feeling fun.At the center of the episode is Paige. Kelly remembers watching the week unfold knowing her daughter was being pushed toward a solo she wasn't prepared for, without the music she needed, while everyone else kept acting like the moms were just being dramatic. Christi was feeling it too, watching Chloe get handed new choreography while Maddie walked in with two solos and far more preparation. What aired as jealousy was, to them, really a slow-motion disaster they could see coming before the kids ever stepped on stage.Christi and Kelly also revisit the other chaos surrounding the week: Kathy refusing to ride the bus, Vivi getting stuck with the Bumblebee solo, Melissa working the front desk, Abby insisting the girls were ready, and the competition day tension that made everything feel worse. We originally aired this episode back in 2022, but it's been re-edited specifically for YouTube!Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

Beginning with reflections on global crises and personal difficulty, Jack reminds us that while suffering is inevitable, how we respond is what shapes our lives.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Heart Wisdom, Jack Kornfield explores:Responding to difficulty without becoming overwhelmedLiving in the present moment instead of fear-based thinkingThe power of intention and deep listeningBecoming an “island of peace” in chaotic timesTrusting uncertainty and the mystery of lifeThis episode was originally filmed for the April 2026 Spirit Rock Meditation Center Monday Night Talk and Guided Meditation.“In difficulty, the mind goes into survival—trying to protect and fix. Thank it, let it soften, and return to the present. As Ram Dass reminds us—you can be here now.” –Jack KornfieldAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.Stay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.“The question is not whether there's suffering, because there is, and some of it's really terrible. And it does want us to pay attention. But then the question is, how do we respond?” –Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 23 — “Maddie vs. Mackenzie,” where Mackenzie FINALLY beats Maddie… and everyone's reactions become the big story. Instead of letting Mackenzie have her moment, things get weird. Super weird. Melissa is emotional, Maddie is upset, and Abby turns the whole thing into a lesson about “losers.” These reactions tell you everything there is to know about the dynamic between Maddie, Mackenzie, Melissa, and Abby.For years, everyone was taught that Maddie winning made sense, Maddie getting the extra attention made sense, and Maddie being protected made sense. But the second Mackenzie wins, it becomes clear how hard it is for the room to celebrate her without making it about Maddie.Christi and Kelly also react to Nia calling out the lack of opportunities she gets, JoJo being humiliated over opportunities outside of Abby's control, guest Travis Payne bringing in a completely different kind of energy, and a group routine that proves how strange this show could be when real performance-world choreography was dropped into a Dance Moms competition setting.Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR here: x1entertainment.com/bttb See you in 2026!!Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments!

On a summer weekend in 1982, Barre, Vermont was crowded with music, traffic, and thousands of people moving through town for an annual festival. Somewhere in that noise, an 18-year-old woman disappeared. In the days that followed, investigators tried to make sense of what little they had: fragments of sightings, possible suspects, conflicting leads, and tests that seemed to narrow the field. But the case did not move cleanly from suspicion to arrest. Decades later, the same investigation that was first shaped by uncertainty was reopened by science. And this time, the evidence pointed back to someone investigators had once left behind. View source material and photos for this episode at: https://darkdowneast.com/pamelabrown   Dark Downeast is an Audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low. Follow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok To suggest a case visit darkdowneast.com/submit-case Did you know you can listen to Dark Downeast ad-free? Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why you'll never find happiness where you're looking for it–and where to look instead. Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind.  In this episode we talk about: Why desire and wanting can keep us stuck in cycles of dissatisfaction The difference between momentary pleasure and deeper happiness A practical way to watch cravings arise and pass without reacting Why "not wanting" can feel surprisingly relieving The Buddhist framework of gratification, danger, and escape How to think about contentment and the question: how much is enough? The difference between guilt and wise remorse How desire, lust, and craving can distort judgment Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot here, or sign up to livestream here! Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  Dharma Seed - freely offered talks from Western Buddhist Vipassana teachers This episode is sponsored by Function Health — 160+ lab tests a year for $365, with the ability to dive deeper into your results through Function's connections to platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. Join at https://www.functionhealth.com/happier or use code HAPPIER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris