Podcasts about Dance therapy

Today's Song of the Day is “Intergalactic Dance” from Ora the Molecule's album Dance Therapy, out now.

keywords Ecstatic Dance, Wellness, Community, Movement, Healing, Mindfulness, Dance Therapy, Sober Dance, Emotional Expression, Personal Growth, dance, community, healing, connection, COVID, ecstatic dance, self-expression, mental health, joy, transformation summary In this conversation, Jane Garnett and Robin Parrish explore the transformative practice of ecstatic dance, discussing its origins, guidelines, and therapeutic benefits. Robin shares his personal journey with ecstatic dance, emphasizing the importance of community, consent, and emotional expression in this unique form of movement. The discussion highlights how ecstatic dance serves as a permission slip for individuals to connect with themselves and others, fostering a sense of belonging and healing. In this conversation, Robin Parrish discusses the transformative power of dance as a means of healing, connection, and self-expression. He reflects on the evolution of ecstatic dance, especially during the COVID pandemic, and emphasizes the importance of community and the psychological benefits of movement. The dialogue explores how dance serves as a metaphor for life, encouraging individuals to embrace their authentic selves and foster connections with others. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the joy and celebration that dance brings to our lives, advocating for a world where everyone can dance freely and joyfully together. takeaways Ecstatic dance is a modern-day ritual for community connection. The practice encourages moving freely and authentically without judgment. Sober environments enhance the experience of ecstatic dance. Consent is crucial in nonverbal spaces like dance floors. Ecstatic dance can serve as a form of group therapy. The intensity of dance can be both confronting and liberating. Personal growth often occurs through the practice of ecstatic dance. Dance allows for emotional expression and release. The guidelines of ecstatic dance create a safe space for participants. Ecstatic dance is a celebration of life and human connection. Dance is a powerful expression and metaphor for life. The practice of dance helps reconnect us with our bodies. Dancing can be a form of healing and self-discovery. Community is essential for the practice of ecstatic dance. Dance can adapt to changing circumstances, such as during COVID. The psychological benefits of dance include reducing self-judgment. Dancing together fosters a sense of connection and unity. It's important to focus on how dance feels rather than how it looks. Dance can help us unlearn limiting beliefs about ourselves. Celebrating life through dance can bring joy and transformation. titles The Healing Power of Ecstatic Dance Exploring the Guidelines of Ecstatic Dance Ecstatic Dance: A Journey of Self-Discovery The Community Ritual of Ecstatic Dance Sound Bites "No drugs or alcohol in the space." "It's like a big form of group therapy." "It's a miracle that we even exist." "Dance is like shaking it up literally." "It felt like home." "I just want us to celebrate life." "Let's dance out of limiting beliefs." "We are the performance, we are art." "Dance is a celebration of life." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ecstatic Dance 02:57 Guidelines and Principles of Ecstatic Dance 10:03 The Therapeutic Aspects of Ecstatic Dance 18:12 Personal Journey with Ecstatic Dance 26:40 The Healing Power of Dance 29:33 Adapting to Change: Dance During COVID 31:52 Dance as a Metaphor for Connection 36:00 The Psychological Benefits of Dance 39:45 Creating Community Through Dance 46:01 The Heart Party: Celebrating Life Together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Cuộc chiến tại sườn đông châu Âu kéo dài từ ba năm qua, khiến những trẻ em mồ côi cha mẹ, những thường dân phải đối mặt với tiếng bom đạn hàng ngày, khiến hàng triệu người phải bỏ nhà bỏ cửa, rời khỏi Ukraina đi lánh nạn, gây ra những vết thương tâm lý, dù là những binh lính trên chiến tuyến hay những người tị nạn xa xứ. Nhiều người đã tìm đến trị liệu bằng nghệ thuật, để “chữa lành” những thương tổn tâm lý đó. Tại Ukraina, có một “cơn lốc tội lỗi”, theo nhận định của nhà làm phim Iryna Tsilyk, được báo Anh The Guardian trích dẫn: “Mỗi người trong chúng ta đều cảm thấy tội lỗi. Những người rời khỏi đất nước cảm thấy tội lỗi với những người ở lại. Những người ở lại nhưng sống ở hậu phương, cảm thấy tội lỗi với quân đội. Quân đội có tội lỗi riêng, họ cảm thấy tội lỗi với những người anh em của họ, những người có những cấp độ kinh nghiệm khác nhau.” Những người sống sót cảm thấy tội lỗi khi đồng đội bị giết nhưng mình thoát chết, không hề hấn gì. Có những người cảm thấy tội lỗi vì không “làm đủ” để giúp nỗ lực chiến tranh.20 % dân số Ukraina có nguy cơ gặp vấn đề về sức khỏe tinh thầnTheo Tổ chức Y Tế Thế Giới (WHO), trong số những người trải qua chiến tranh hoặc xung đột, thì 22 % sẽ mắc chứng trầm cảm, lo âu, rối loạn căng thẳng sau chấn thương, rối loạn lưỡng cực hoặc tâm thần phân liệt. WHO ước tính có khoảng 9,6 triệu người ở Ukraina (gần một phần tư dân số Ukraine) có thể có vấn đề về tình trạng sức khỏe tâm thần.Theo bộ Giáo dục và Khoa học Ukraina, được Reuters trích dẫn, nếu trong những ngày đầu cuộc chiến, thách thức lớn nhất là làm sao bảo đảm an toàn cho người dân trước những đợt tấn công của Nga, thì nhu cầu hỗ trợ tâm lý cho giáo viên và học sinh dần tăng mạnh vào năm 2023. Hơn 50.000 trẻ em Ukraina đã tìm kiếm sự trợ giúp chuyên nghiệp về các vấn đề sức khỏe tâm thần.Tại một số bệnh viện ở Ukraina, hay trong các trung tâm tiếp đón những người phải di tản vì chiến tranh, hiệp hội ART THERAPY FORCE, sử dụng các liệu pháp nghệ thuật để hỗ trợ sức khoẻ tinh thần, tâm lý và cảm xúc, cho những cựu chiến binh.Tổ chức phi chính phủ DTCare cũng đã triển khai chương trình trị liệu nghệ thuật tại Odesa, Ukraina, cùng với Quỹ từ thiện của Hải quân Ukraina dành cho cựu chiến binh và gia đình của họ, đặc biệt là trẻ em và phụ nữ.Nhiều sáng kiến chữa trị, hỗ trợ tâm lý khác cũng đã được khởi xướng. Tại Kiev, theo tường trình của RFI tiếng Ukraina, dự án "Support Paw" hỗ trợ cho trẻ em bị tổn thương do chiến tranh, với phương pháp trị liệu bằng thú cưng giúp trẻ em thích nghi và giao lưu thông qua trò chơi và đọc sách, bên cạnh sự đồng hành thú cưng, biến những chú chó thành bác sĩ tâm lý (canisterapy). Sunny là tên của một chú chó berger Úc, đã “hành nghề” trị liệu tâm lý cho trẻ em từ hơn sáu tháng qua. Để đảm nhận vị trí này, Sunny trước đó phải tham gia các khoá đào đạo đặc biệt. Hiện Sunny, chơi đùa, đọc sách cùng trẻ trong một hiệu sách ở thủ đô Ukraina.  Bà Maryna Prokopenko, lãnh đạo của trung tâm trị liệu bằng thú cưng InNikos cho biết : “Ban đầu, những đứa trẻ này vui đùa với chú chó, cùng làm các động tác khác nhau, ra lệnh, huấn luyện chúng, và ngồi xuống đọc sách với chúng.” Một buổi trị liệu bằng thú cưng kéo dài vài giờ. Trẻ em, lần lượt đọc sách cùng những chú chó. Sách loại nào không quan trọng, mà quá trình mới quan trọng. Theo những người tổ chức, việc đọc to giúp trẻ em thư giãn. Sự kiện như vậy, lần đầu tiên được tổ chức ở hiệu sách này vào ngày 4/02. Ban tổ chức cho biết sẽ duy trì hoạt động này vào mỗi thứ Ba hàng tuần, mở cửa miễn phí cho tất cả mọi người.Đọc sách với chó cũng giúp những đứa trẻ phải di tản vì chiến tranh, có thể tìm bạn mới, và cảm thấy là thành viên của cộng đồng. Bà Hanna Khomenko, đồng sáng lập tổ chức « Children of Heroes », cho biết : “Đó là những đứa trẻ mồ côi cha hoặc mẹ, hoặc cả hai do chiến tranh. Tại Ukraina, hiện chúng tôi phụ trách hỗ trợ khoảng 13 000 đứa trẻ. Gần 9 000 gia đình đã mất ít nhất một người thân”.Rối loạn tâm lý do chiến tranhTrong khi trẻ em tại Kiev, thường xuyên phải nghe tiếng còi báo động phòng không, thì gần chiến tuyến, hầu hết các trường học đóng cửa vì lo ngại về an toàn, theo Reuters, có nghĩa là từ ba năm qua, lũ trẻ hiếm khi được gặp bạn bè của chúng. Bà Katerina Timakina, sáng lập tổ chức Sane Ukraine hỗ trợ giáo viên về mặt tâm lý, cho rằng “đây là một vấn đề lớn mà chúng ta sẽ phải đối mặt trong tương lai vì thế hệ trẻ em này đã không có các tương tác với bên ngoài, nghĩa là giao tiếp, giao lưu, thích nghi với thói quen trong 3 năm, phải đối mặt với chứng rối loạn căng thẳng hậu chấn thương tâm lý và rối loạn phát triển hậu chấn thương tâm lý vì chiến tranh”.Vào năm 2022, bộ Y Tế Ukraina ước tính hơn 90% người dân Ukraina có ít nhất một trong các triệu chứng của chứng rối loạn căng thẳng sau chấn thương (PTSD). Vào năm 2023, bộ này cho biết có tới 4 triệu trẻ em có thể cần được hỗ trợ tâm lý để đối phó với những chấn thương của cuộc xâm lược do Nga tiến hành.Tổ chức DTCare nêu ra vấn đề chăm sóc sức khoẻ tâm thần tại nước Liên Xô cũ. Dưới sự kiểm soát của Matxcơva trước khi Liên Xô sụp đổ, những người phản đối chế độ bị gắn mác là 'bệnh tâm thần' và bị giam giữ trong các bệnh viện tâm thần. Hệ thống chăm sóc y tế tại Ukraina cũng tồn tại nhiều bất cập do thiếu lòng tin, thiếu hiểu biết và nhận thức về vấn đề sức khoẻ tâm ký, sợ kỳ thị và xấu hổ, khiến mọi người ngại ngần tìm sự giúp đỡ y tế.Neil Greenberg, giáo sư sức khỏe tâm thần quốc phòng tại trường đại học King's College ở London, được AP trích dẫn, đã đào tạo trực tuyến cho quân đội Ukraina về cách xử lý các dấu hiệu tổn thương tâm lý. Theo ông Greenberg, “không giống như những người lính đã chiến đấu ở Afghanistan hoặc cho quân đội Hoa Kỳ trong chiến tranh Việt Nam, những người lính Ukraina đang chiến đấu tại quê hương của họ, với sự ủng hộ rõ ràng của công chúng, một kẻ thù rõ ràng và các mục tiêu và lý do chính đáng vững chắc, và điều này có thể giúp giảm bớt hậu quả về sức khỏe tinh thần cho các cựu chiến binh Ukraina.”Trị liệu bằng nghệ thuật dưới góc nhìn từ những người tị nạnĐối với những người Ukraina phải xa xứ vì chiến tranh, chủ yếu là phụ nữ và trẻ em và người cao tuổi,( ước tính lên đến 6 triệu người kể từ đầu cuộc xung đột), liệu pháp nghệ thuật cũng được coi là một biện pháp hỗ trợ tâm lý, khi phải xa xa gia đình, để lại người thân ở Ukraina, mà chồng của một số người phải ở lại, gia nhập quân đội chống Nga. Cô Angela Itskovych cùng con trai rời Ukraina đến lánh nạn tại Pháp từ năm 2022, và nhận được quy chế bảo hộ tạm thời của châu Âu. Cho đến nay, ký ức về ngày đầu cuộc chiến nổ ra như thế nào, phải rời khỏi Ukraina trên chiếc xe chật ních người, sang đến Đức rồi đến Pháp ra sao, vẫn hiện rõ trong tâm trí cô. Cùng với một nhóm phụ nữ Ukraina khác tại Pháp, vào tháng 12/2022, cô đã mở một lớp nhảy, hỗ trợ tâm lý cho những phụ nữ Ukraina khác có cùng hoàn cảnh.Trả lời RFI Việt ngữ, Angela cho biết : "Lúc đầu, hoạt động này giúp chúng tôi tạo một cộng đồng của riêng mình. Khi nhảy cùng nhau, chúng tôi cảm thấy gần gũi hơn, trải qua nhiều thời gian cùng nhau, và dần dần coi nhau như gia đình. Điều quan trọng nhất với chúng tôi là làm sao thích ứng được cuộc sống ở đây, để hiểu hoàn cảnh của chính mình, để hiểu cách những người khác, nhìn thấy chúng tôi ra sao, và cho phép chúng tôi chia sẻ những câu chuyện ẩn giấu sâu bên trong.Tại sao lại nhảy ? Vì có những chủ đề không thể nói ra, vì những phụ nữ này đến từ những thành phố khác nhau của Ukraina, một số đã phải chứng kiến những cảnh không thể tưởng tượng được và rất khó để hiểu, để kể chuyện gì đã xảy ra.  Hầu hết chúng tôi ai cũng mang theo trẻ con, đi tị nạn. Việc di chuyển trong các điệu nhảy khác nhau khiến chúng tôi dễ dàng bày tỏ bằng các chuyển động của cơ thể, và sau đó có thể giãi bày dễ dàng hơn, cởi mở hơn. Nhảy giúp chúng tôi chữa lành về mặt tâm lý, không cảm thấy bị đóng băng ở bên trong và cở mở hơn”. Lớp nhảy trị liệu - Dance Therapy, do cô Angela khởi xướng, ban đầu chỉ là một hoạt động tự phát, nhưng dần dần đã thu hút được hơn 200 phụ nữ Ukraina từ khắp nước Pháp tham gia, đủ mọi lứa tuổi. Đó là những phụ nữ di tản từ Kiev, Odessa, Dnirpo, Lviv, mỗi người có một hành trình câu chuyện riêng. Hiện cô Angela cũng đã đăng ký để lớp nhảy của mình trở thành một hiệp hội, không chỉ hỗ trợ cho cộng đồng tị nạn Ukraina tại Pháp, mà cả những người tị nạn quốc tịch khác khác tại Pháp và cũng mở cửa cho tất cả công chúng Pháp tại muốn thử.Cô Anastasia, một trong những người tham gia vào hoạt động này chia sẻ : “ Nếu là một người tị nạn, thì thường sẽ nghĩ rằng mình là nạn nhân và phải vượt qua hoàn cảnh đó. Việc kết nối với những người từ các nước khác trong lớp nhảy này , những người Pháp và những người khác, khiến tôi bắt đầu thấy họ như là những người bình đẳng chứ không phải những người đến giúp đỡ, cứu vớt chúng tôi, và chúng tôi là nạn nhân… Bởi trước kia, tôi từng nghĩ mình là nạn nhân và mắc trầm cảm vì suy nghĩ đó. Khi nhảy, lúc lăn bò xuống sàn, thực hiện những động tác kỳ lạ cùng với nhau, tôi cảm thấy cởi mở hơn với mọi người, và khi đi ra khỏi phòng nhảy, tôi có thể làm những thứ mà trước kia tôi rất sợ, ví dụ như là trả lời phỏng vấn từ nhà báo, kể câu chuyện của mình. Và tôi thấy rằng thế giới vẫn rộng mở với tôi, quan trọng là tôi vẫn còn sống”. Ban đầu lớp nhảy được tổ chức theo tuần, với sự hỗ trợ của một bác sĩ tâm lý và một giáo viên dạy nhảy, nhưng sau đó dần phát triển thành một dự án hỗ trợ tâm lý cho những phụ nữ Ukraina qua những khoá nhảy có chủ đề, với một dự án làm phim tài liệu.Nhiều nghiên cứu đã chứng minh hiệu quả của liệu pháp nghệ thuật trong việc giảm các triệu chứng lo âu, căng thẳng và trầm cảm lên đến 73% và xu hướng tự hủy hại bản thân ở thanh thiếu niên giảm xuống 54%. Đối với cựu chiến binh, liệu pháp nghệ thuật đã cho thấy sự cải thiện 50% đối với các triệu chứng của Rối loạn căng thẳng sau chấn thương (PTSD).

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Send us a textReflecting on a year filled with transformative conversations and invaluable insights, I've had the pleasure of sharing 47 new episodes with 24 incredible new voices on the "Finding Your Way Through Therapy" podcast. Among other voices are recurring guests like Stephanie Simpson and Keith Hanks, whose impactful contributions continue to resonate within our community. Inspired by the guidance of mentors like Dennis Sweeney, I've been expanding my practice to include corporate coaching, influenced by the rich discussions we've explored together. This year has also been a journey of growing friendships and professional connections that have enriched both the show and my personal life.A special spotlight shines on Courtney Romanowski for her vibrant episodes on expressive arts, which have significantly enhanced our series. As I express my gratitude for Courtney's inspiring contributions, I eagerly anticipate what's to come. The upcoming episode will feature heartfelt messages from past guests, offering listeners a touching retrospective on our collective journey. Don't miss the chance to like, subscribe, and follow us on your preferred platform. Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast

Send us a textYou don't need to be graceful or "good" at dancing to experience the healing power of dance.  Just about anyone can dance and there is so much power in moving our bodies in this way.In this episode I am joined by certified dance therapist Anika Voy.  Anika shares her journey from Germany to Costa Rica, how she discovered dance therapy during a period of severe depression, and its impact on her life. We delve into the transformative, healing, and expressive powers of dance, discussing its role in holistic self-care and authenticity. The conversation also covers practical ways to incorporate dance into daily life, the importance of feeling safe while exploring freeform movement, and the profound connection between body and mental well-being.In this episode:Anika's Journey: From Germany to Costa RicaThe Healing Power of DanceDance and Authentic Self-ExpressionIncorporating Dance into Daily LifeWorking with Clients: Dance Therapy in PracticeConnect with Anika:Somatic Dance MentoringInstagramFacebookMy resources:Deep Rest MeditationNourished For Resilience Workbook Book a free Exploratory CallFind me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

   An experiential episode down below.    In this re-run session from The Embodiment Conference 2020, Daria Halprin will speak about the essential connection between art and life that can facilitate healing and change, and will guide you through a taster experience of the Tamalpa Life/Art Process.    Find out more about Daria here: https://www.dariahalprin.org/  and the Tamalpa Institute here https://www.tamalpa.org/  -----------------------------------------------------------------    Daria Halprin: dancer, poet, teacher, and author, is among the leading pioneers in the field of movement/dance and expressive arts  education and therapy. Her work bridges the fields of somatic psychology, movement/dance therapy, expressive arts therapy,  community based arts and health education, organizational consultancy, leadership development,  social change and performance. Bringing a life-long practice in the arts to her work, published writings include : Coming Alive; The Expressive Body in Life, Art and Therapy; contributing author Expressive Arts Therapy: Principles and Practices, Poesis: Essays On the Future of the Field; Body Ensouled, Enacted and Entranced. In 1978 Daria co-founded the Tamalpa Institute where she directs training programs in movement/dance and expressive arts education, consultancy and therapy. She teaches in educational, health and art centers throughout the world. ------------------------------------------------------------------        Get $100 OFF our CEC course - use the code CEC100PODCAST on https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/     Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: https://embodimentunlimited.com/coachingpodcast     Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

In this moving episode, Wendy welcomes Susan Rizzo, founder of The Andrea Rizzo Foundation, for a conversation on the healing power of dance therapy. Susan opens up about her journey of transforming grief into a mission of healing after the tragic loss of her daughter, Andrea. Wendy and Susan connect over their shared experiences of starting foundations inspired by personal stories, focusing on raising awareness for childhood cancer and supporting families through difficult times. Susan also shares insights from her book, Drea's Dream: An Unfinished Dance, offering heartfelt lessons on loss, love, hope, and the power of the arts in finding healing. Together, they reflect on the role of dance in their lives as a source of comfort, expression, and acceptance. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of the healing arts and the resilience in channeling grief into meaningful action.

Esther Kasenda is a multidimensional artist, dancer and dance therapist. As a survivor of childhood trauma, Esther has personal experience with the profound transformation made possible through body-oriented therapy and healing modalities. In this vulnerable conversation, she shares about her own journey with mind-body healing, and how she supports others through her work as a dance therapist.Some of the topics explored in this episode include:Esther's storySymptoms of traumaMind-body healingHealing trauma stored in the body Establishing healthy boundariesEmbracing  changeManaging triggersDance therapyFinding safety in the bodyHow to get startedConnect with Esther on Instagram: @estherkasenda__SUN & MOON SOBER LIVINGInstagram: @sunandmoon.soberlivingLearn more about the Sun & Moon Community Membership & Upcoming Retreats: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

At 10-years-old Anne shared with her dad, when he asked her what she wanted to do, that she wanted to be a ballerina. Her life, and love for life, has been a beautiful dance.    Anne Borow-Lawrence's journey from artist to Fountain of Youth Expert is a testament to the power of creativity and lifelong learning. Her early passion for art and dance evolved into pioneering work in Art and Dance Therapy, where she witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of creative expression on mental and physical well-being….the foundational years of mind-body medicine.   As Anne's career progressed through human resources and leadership development, she continued to explore the connection between creativity, vitality, and personal growth. This exploration led to the development of innovative methods like the Kaleidoscope Method, designed to help others tap into their own 'internal fountain of youth.'   Anne's commitment to evidence-based practices is reflected in her certifications in Happy for No Reason® and Yale University's The Science of Well-Being. These credentials have further enriched her unique approach to transforming 'life spans' into 'aliveness spans.'   Through her PODCAST series "The Art of Aliveness Chronicles with Annie B" and webinars "The Art of Aliveness, Let Your Spirit Soar," Anne continues to inspire individuals to unlock their creative potential and embrace a vibrant, purposeful life at any age.   In this session we will discuss: ·      What inspired you to write about the "Fountain of Youth" concept in your chapter for "The Essence of a Woman" anthology? ·      How does your chapter challenge traditional notions of aging, especially for women? ·      Can you share a personal health journey that influenced your perspective on creative aging? ·      What are some practical ways women can tap into their "Creative Spirit Fountain of Youth" in their daily lives? ·      How does mindset play a role in redefining the aging process, particularly for women? ·      What advice would you give to women struggling with society's ageist attitudes? ·      How has your involvement in "The Essence of a Woman" anthology project impacted your own journey of self-discovery? ·      What do you hope readers will gain from your chapter and the anthology as a whole?   You can learn more about Anne and her programs at:  Anne Borow-Lawrence, MEd The Science of Well-being EnVisionCCS www.envisionccs.com anneblawrence@gmail.com

The Sensual Summit February 16-19, 2025 in Los Cabos: click here for details Start Here: Here is the link to join the SoulWork Onboarding Welcome Video!  Go get onboarded for Adi Shakti's 99 Day Magical Mystery Tour for the chance to win prizes and retreats: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-FuuGMumcc/ Here is the link to join the SEEKER Membership for FREE.     ✨ Braiding Love and Creation: The Power of Our Creative Union Kyle and I aren't just partners in life—we're co-creators, weaving together our passions into something deeper and more meaningful. His music, my soulwork—together, we create spaces where love, creativity, and purpose merge. It's not about staying in separate lanes; it's about blending our gifts in a way that amplifies both of us. Every time we create together, it feels like we're tapping into something sacred, something larger than ourselves.

Happy Monday, besties! This week on the pod we have one of Chelsey's oldest best friends, Elisa Scott! Elisa shares her experience with divorce, her faith transition, her passion for dance & art therapy, + lots more! Don't pass this one up; it's good!

Welcome to Episode 84 of The Nichole Banks Podcast!I'm your host, Nichole Banks, your go-to life coach for empowering women to thrive and grow into their best selves. Today, we're diving into one of my favorite topics—healing through creativity! Whether it's art, writing, or dance, creativity can be a powerful tool for emotional healing.In This Episode:Introduction & Thanks: A warm welcome to our new listeners and a heartfelt thank you to everyone sharing these episodes. Your support means the world to me!Creative Therapy: We'll explore how art, writing, and dance can be transformative practices for healing your heart and soul.Funny Story: I share a humorous personal experience about a beginner's dance class. Spoiler: I looked like a confused octopus, but it was a blast!Art Therapy: Discover the power of art as a form of self-expression and emotional release. Learn how painting, sculpting, or even coloring can help you process feelings and find peace.Writing Therapy: Explore how journaling can be a powerful way to work through emotions. I'm offering a special link to my Guided Journal, available for under $10. I challenge you to a 30-day journaling journey!Dance Therapy: Learn about the joy and freedom of dance. It's not about perfect moves but about connecting with your body and emotions. Dance like no one's watching!Incorporating Creative Therapies: Tips on integrating art, writing, and dance into your daily routine. Start small, find a community, or explore free online resources.Call to Action: Empower yourself to try new forms of creative expression. Remember, healing is a personal journey, and you have the power to make it fulfilling.Resources Mentioned:Guided Journal: Download Here – Available for under $10. Start your 30-day journaling challenge today!Free Online Resources: Check out YouTube for free classes in art, dance, writing, and more.Closing Thoughts:Thank you for joining me today! I hope you feel inspired to pick up a paintbrush, a pen, or your dancing shoes. Healing is a journey, and creativity can be a wonderful companion along the way. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit from a little creative healing.Keep shining, keep thriving, and remember, your beautiful journey is just beginning. Until next time, it's Nichole Banks signing off. Take care!Connect with Nichole Banks:Visit www.nicolebanks.com for more about my coaching programs and to unlock your full potential. And remember, I spell my name with an H!Thank you for listening, and I look forward to connecting with you soon! Nichole Banks | Divorce Coach | Podcast Host

   Former professional dancer turned dance psychologist Peter, has spent the past two decades studying why we dance and what it does for us. We talk learning, language, what dance is, where it starts, why people don't dance, innate dance, attractive dance, social functions of dance, Parkinson's, and what a more dancephillic world would be like.     A fun and sciencey one.     Find out more about Dr.Peter Lovatt here: https://www.peterlovatt.com/  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------    Dr Peter Lovatt is a Psychologist with a special interest in movement, dance and well-being. Peter spent twenty years working in university research labs, where he studied the impact of movement on human thinking and behaviour, and on the symptoms of the neurodegenerative condition known as Parkinson's disease. Peter's expertise is in experimental cognitive psychology and his work on memory, thinking, mood, language learning, problem solving, dance and Parkinson's disease has been published in peer-reviewed academic journals. He is the author of two books – The Dance Cure: The surprising secret to being smarter, stronger, happier and Dance Psychology: the science of dance and dancers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------       Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demo sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

Today, we have the pleasure of exploring the concept of balance through the transformative power of dance movement therapy, guided by the incredible Keli Laverty. In this episode, we are joined by Keli Laverty, founder of Be Rooted and the Be With Body Experience. Keli, a board-certified dance movement therapist with over 20 years of experience, shares her journey from childhood dancer to a pioneering therapist helping women reconnect with their bodies through movement. "Dance became my safety place, became the way that I really felt the most myself."

On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Victoria Lindsey, director of Ranch Creek Spa at Devil's Thumb Ranch, Resort & Spa in Colorado to discuss ways to kick off your wellness journey.  Kristel and Victoria talk about accesible self-care strategies to incorporate amid a busy workday, tips to relieve muscle tension, some unique offerings at Devil's Thumb Ranch, Resort and Spa and lots more! To be able to experience the resort in the Spring season, Kristel Bauer and her husband received a 3-night complimentary media stay at Devil's Thumb Ranch, Resort & Spa including lodging, a dining credit, and massages.  Tune in now!  Key Takeaways From This Episode Tips to launch your wellness journey Self-care strategies to reduce muscle tension A look into Devil's Thumb Ranch, Resort and Spa and some of their unique spa offerings How to carry wellness treatments into your everyday life About Victoria Lindsey: Victoria began her journey in wellness and movement as a dancer and performer in fine arts in a one red light town in Georgia. Coming from humble beginnings, she worked in food + beverage in local restaurants and banquet events. Travelling, dancing, and working throughout college was a Spanish Major, Dance Minor, she decided to expand her experience by becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist. Her experience includes Art and Dance Therapy, Reiki and Qigong, Ayurveda, Equissage, Sound Healing, and other modalities. Victoria has worked at and opened spas and hotels across America and most recently, Mexico, with brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Auberge, Gaylord, JW Marriott, and independent hotels: Garden of the Gods Club, The Lake House on Canandaigua, and now Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort + Spa. These spas have been featured in Goop, Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Travel + Leisure, The Kit, Spin, Conde Naste Traveler, and the cover of American Spa Magazine. Victoria loves spending time with family, hiking, ice skating, snow shoeing, cooking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.  Connect with Devil's Thumb Ranch, Resort and Spa Website: https://www.devilsthumbranch.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/devil%27s-thumb-ranch/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devilsthumbranch/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devilsthumbranch/  X: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fdevilsthumbrnch  About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert, popular keynote and TEDx speaker, and the host of top-rated podcast, “Live Greatly,” a show frequently ranked in the top 1% for self-improvement. Kristel is an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant with clinical experience in Integrative Psychiatry, giving her a unique perspective into optimizing mental well-being and attaining a mindset for more happiness and success in the workplace and beyond. Kristel decided to leave clinical practice in 2019 when she founded her wellness platform “Live Greatly” to share her message around well-being and success on a larger scale.  With a mission to support companies and individuals on their journeys for more happiness, success, and well-being, Kristel taps into her unique background in healthcare, business, and media, to provide invaluable insights into high power habits, leadership development, mental well-being, peak performance, resilience, sales, success, wellness at work, and a modern approach to work/life balance. Kristel is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and she is an influencer in the business and wellness space having been recognized as a Top 10 Social Media Influencer of 2021 in Forbes. A popular speaker on a variety of topics, Kristel has presented to groups at APMP, Bank of America, Commercial Metals Company, General Mills, Northwestern University, Mazda, Santander Bank and many more. She has been featured in Forbes, Forest & Bluff Magazine, Authority Magazine & Podcast Magazine, has contributed to CEOWORLD Magazine & Real Leaders Magazine, and has appeared on ABC 7 Chicago, WGN Daytime Chicago, Fox 4's WDAF-TV's Great Day KC and Ticker News. Kristel lives in the Chicago area with her husband and their 2 children.  She can be booked for speaking engagements worldwide. To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here. Website: www.livegreatly.co  Follow Kristel Bauer on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co  LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Twitter: @livegreatly_co Facebook: @livegreatly.co Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Watch Kristel Bauer's TEDx talk of Redefining Work/Life Balance in a COVID-19 World click here. Click HERE to check out Kristel's corporate wellness and leadership blog Click HERE to check out Kristel's Travel and Wellness Blog Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician for any recommendations specific to you or for any questions regarding your specific health, your sleep patterns changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.  Always consult your physician before starting any supplements or new lifestyle programs. All information, views and statements shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not medical advice or treatment recommendations.  They have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration.  Opinions of guests are their own and Kristel Bauer & this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests.  Neither Kristel Bauer nor this podcast takes responsibility for possible health consequences of a person or persons following the information in this educational content.  Always consult your physician for recommendations specific to you.  Prior to recording this episode, Kristel Bauer and her husband received a 3-night complimentary media stay at Devil's Thumb Ranch, Resort & Spa including lodging, a dining credit, and massages.   

Hello Pole Dancer and welcome to another episode of Science of Slink. This week we are joined by a special guest, Dr. Cat Liang, Psy.D, who studies dance therapy. She has just published a great research article, The use of dance and movement for the embodied healing of interpersonal trauma in women and girls. We will be discussing her findings in her research and what movement therapy can heal.  We talked about dance therapy and how when movement and joy are incorporated into your healing practice, specifically for healing trauma, students have a greater retention rate. This means that when we incorporate joy into the healing process, we can associate our trauma with new feelings and move past it rather than sitting in it more easily. We also see that people are more dedicated to taking a long healing path because the healing modality being used is bringing us joy beyond just healing the trauma, but also our relationship with our bodies as a whole while enjoying the process.  The key findings of Dr. Cat's research ia that through dance therapy people's physical ability increased including but not limited to strength, flexibility, and mobility. She also found that their emotional capacity increased and there was a mind, body, and integration. This helps to push past dissociation and creates a sense of safety, allowing them to process in a safer and empowering way. When dance therapy was done in groups, people felt empowered in the community and people felt more safe with others including outside of the dance circle. Last but not least, people had lots of fun which helped people get out of the slump of reliving trauma and into a place to explore the emotions and needs of our bodies and minds.  Dr. Cat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcatliang/  Slink Through Strength Email Sign Up: ⁠http://eepurl.com/iimjnX⁠ Join pole instructor & personal trainer Rosy Boa as she chats with experts about the evidence-based practices you can introduce to your pole journey to improve your pole journey and feel better. The Evidence-Based Pole Podcast aims to help pole dancers feel better on and off the pole by talking with experts and diving into relevant scientific research to find evidence-based insights we can apply to our pole journeys. It's a production of Slink Through Strength, the inclusive, evidence-based online pole studio, which can be found online at slinkthroughstrength.com. Edited by: Simone Rossette  Simone.rossette77@gmail.com Sources: Paper: Liang, C. X. (2023). The use of dance and movement for the embodied healing of interpersonal trauma in women and girls: A systematic review. Pepperdine University. The book I mentioned:  Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness by David A. Treleaven (clinician) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosy-boa/support

When control over one's body becomes the battleground, can the simple act of movement be the key to freedom and joy? Kelly, a dance movement therapist, joins me to unravel this question, sharing the profound healing that movement can offer those entangled in the struggles of eating disorders. Our conversation ventures into the heart of authentic movement—our body's inherent language—and how this form of self-expression can lead teenagers, often caught in a web of societal expectations, to a healthier relationship with themselves.Embarking on this journey, we grapple with the complexities of embodiment, a concept far deeper than physicality alone. It's about the harmonious interplay of mind, soul, and emotions—a holistic embrace of self that eating disorders so viciously attempt to fracture. Kelly and I contemplate the crucial role embodiment plays in dismantling the objectification and control these disorders impose. We also touch on the unique challenges teenagers face in this digital age, underlining the imperative of establishing bodily safety as a cornerstone in the path to healing.To conclude, our dialogue turns to the therapeutic implications of "emotion as motion." I share insights from the 'Be With Body' experience, an online group coaching program that nurtures a safe relationship with movement as we tackle emotional regulation. The value of dance and movement therapies unfolds through our discussion, showcasing their efficacy in addressing a spectrum of mental health issues. By integrating practices such as intuitive movement classes and mindful social media engagement into our daily lives, we open the door to a world where mental health and movement are inextricably linked. Join us as we advocate for greater body awareness and invite you to partake in this transformative practice.Support the showFollow us on instagram http://www.instagram.com/forparentsofteens_podcast@mindfulgrouppracticehttps://www.facebook.com/mindfulgrouppractice

Send us a Text Message.Welcome back to another episode of Soulful Scaling Stories. We're diving deep into the realms of dance therapy and embodiment with the incredible Elizabet Abraham. Elizabet sheds light on the powerful connection between psychology and movement, offering profound insights into the interplay of the mind and body.As a dance therapist, Elizabet beautifully navigates the landscape where mental health intersects with movement, creating a space where individuals can explore their emotions, thoughts, and healing through bodily expression. Imagine a therapy session where words meet motion, where the body becomes a canvas for inner exploration.Andrea, our host, who has had personal experience with Elizabet's expertise, underscores the significance of embodiment within coaching spaces. Often, the emphasis is placed solely on strategy and mindset, overlooking the pivotal role embodiment plays in fostering a sense of safety, growth, and authentic connection within oneself.Elizabet unravels the concept of embodiment from both scientific and experiential perspectives. She illuminates the intricate relationship between the mind and body, highlighting the powerful impact thoughts and emotions have on bodily sensations and vice versa.In a candid discussion, the conversation shifts to the personal journey of entrepreneurship. Both host and guest share their intimate experiences, acknowledging the complexities of self-relationship as business owners. Elizabet reflects on her past struggles with anxiety, self-doubt, and the process of reconciling her identity within the realm of entrepreneurshipBy embracing embodiment practices, individuals can uncover their strengths, tap into their authenticity, and navigate the entrepreneurial journey with grounded confidence.Join us in this enriching conversation as we explore the transformative potential of embodiment, the interconnectedness of mind and body, and the pivotal role it plays in fostering resilience, self-discovery, and authentic growth within the entrepreneurial sphere.Connect with Elizabet:www.hineniembodied.comwww.instagram.com/hineni.embodiedhttps://campsite.bio/elizabetdianeabrahamThank you for being a part of the Soulpreneur Scaling Stories community!LET'S CONNECT✨ Download The Secrets to Soulful Scaling Private Podcast Here

This week will be the fourth in a series of six shows with Cate Montana and Robin Duda. Join us for a lively discussion about "Moving from Concept to Reality." Are you stuck in conceptualized ideas regarding love, spirit, wisdom, truth, etc. or have you gone deeper into the embodiment and expression of these ideas? Cate Montana is a dauntless explorer of the inner and outer worlds, has a Master's degree in Humanistic Psychology, and 37 years of intense meditation and inner work under her belt. She is a journalist for over 30 years, and the author of several books, including “Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual & Global Freedom", which explores the nature and presence of evil on this planet, how to see the anti-life force, understands its agenda, and learn how to break free of its controlling influence. Find out more about Cate at https://www.catemontana.com/ Robin Duda is a Minister of Soul Alchemy™ and the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Sustainable Love Transformation & Training Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After attaining a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Dance Therapy, Robin's natural gifts were dramatically enhanced in 1990 by a powerful near-death experience. This event awakened her to the vital importance of reintegrating lost or overshadowed soul parts—which is part of the healing process called Soul Alchemy™ that Robin has been developing for the past 35 years, working with individuals from all around the world, helping them reintegrate after experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, ritual and satanic abuse, and more.   Find out more at https://www.sustainablelove.com/practitioners  

This week will be the fourth in a series of six shows with Cate Montana and Robin Duda. Join us for a lively discussion about "Moving from Concept to Reality." Are you stuck in conceptualized ideas regarding love, spirit, wisdom, truth, etc. or have you gone deeper into the embodiment and expression of these ideas?Cate Montana is a dauntless explorer of the inner and outer worlds, has a Master's degree in Humanistic Psychology, and 37 years of intense meditation and inner work under her belt. She is a journalist for over 30 years, and the author of several books, including “Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual & Global Freedom", which explores the nature and presence of evil on this planet, how to see the anti-life force, understands its agenda, and learn how to break free of its controlling influence. Find out more about Cate at https://www.catemontana.com/Robin Duda is a Minister of Soul Alchemy™ and the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Sustainable Love Transformation & Training Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After attaining a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Dance Therapy, Robin's natural gifts were dramatically enhanced in 1990 by a powerful near-death experience. This event awakened her to the vital importance of reintegrating lost or overshadowed soul parts—which is part of the healing process called Soul Alchemy™ that Robin has been developing for the past 35 years, working with individuals from all around the world, helping them reintegrate after experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, ritual and satanic abuse, and more.   Find out more at https://www.sustainablelove.com/practitioners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Le mix de Rehab dans 103 Klubb le 30 Novembre 2023 de 20H à 21H Tracklist: ESSEL - The Edge *** Acid Arab - Habaytak (R3HAB Remix) *** KSHMR feat. Hannah Boleyn - Tears On The Dancefloor *** Showtek, SMACK, Sam Gray - Take My Heart Away *** Galoski, Romero Blanco - After Hours *** Tiësto & R3HAB - Run Free *** PAJANE - DNA *** Will Sparks - Round Round *** Felix Jaehn & Jonas Blue - Past Life (Jodie Harsh Remix) *** NERVO & Hook N Sling - My Reason *** Laidback Luke & DJs From Mars - State Of Euphoria *** Jost x Mentum - Talk To Me *** HÄWK x Dance Therapy feat. Tally - Pride *** Westend - Dirty Blonde *** R3HAB, Pelican - Loca Loca (Club Mix) *** Dave Winnel - Mind Control *** Lock ’N Load - Blow Ya Mind (DJ Daddy Trance Remix) *** Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike x Tiësto x W&W x Dido - Thank You

In order to have good diaphragm mechanics on inhalation, you must first master exhalation and be able to acquire a “zone of apposition” (or ZOA).  Dr. Sarah Petrich defines what a ZOA is, and the corresponding diaphragm biomechanics.The adduction drop test and apical expansion tests were used with permission from the Postural Restoration Institute®.About Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT: As a specialist in Postural Restoration, Pilates, & Dance Medicine, Dr. Sarah Petrich provides physical therapy and Pilates training focusing on re-balancing posture, alignment and breathing for patients and wellness clients. When not in the clinic or on zoom, she's often traveling around the nation teaching educational courses to healthcare professionals, Pilates instructors and other movement specialists. You can find her and her courses on her website www.sarahpetrich.com or on Instagram at @drsarahpetrich.Follow Oxygen Plus (O+) on Instagram at @oxygenplus and on TikTok @oxygenpluso2

Dr. Sarah Petrich takes us through airflow and diaphragm mechanics of belly breathing, and why it is not the best way to breathe for posture or spine alignment.  She explains the best way to breathe utilizes your core and diaphragm simultaneously for proper posture and spine decompression.About Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT: As a specialist in Postural Restoration, Pilates, & Dance Medicine, Dr. Sarah Petrich provides physical therapy and Pilates training focusing on re-balancing posture, alignment and breathing for patients and wellness clients. When not in the clinic or on zoom, she's often traveling around the nation teaching educational courses to healthcare professionals, Pilates instructors and other movement specialists. You can find her and her courses on her website www.sarahpetrich.com or on Instagram at @drsarahpetrich.Follow Oxygen Plus (O+) on Instagram at @oxygenplus and on TikTok @oxygenpluso2

Wondering how to reclaim your physical connection with your body? Or ever thought about the power of nonverbal communication? Today, join us as we learn from Audrey Albert King, an expert in the realm of dance and movement therapy. She's a licensed mental health counselor, board certified dance movement therapist, and certified movement analyst. Together with our fresh voice, co-host Courtney Romanowski, we strive to unwrap the profound mysteries of dance therapy and its immense healing power.Our journey takes us into the fascinating world of body-centered psychotherapy, dance movement therapy, and kinesthetic awareness. Audrey introduces us to her unique experiences in facilitating dance therapy sessions for people living with dementia. We explore how movement dialogues, breathing exercises, sensing, posture analysis, gesture work and exploration can offer therapeutic relief. And we're not just talking about dancing, we're discussing subtle cues like a simple breath practice that can be as transformative as a full-on dance session. So, tune in and let's navigate the world of dance therapy - a realm where movements speak louder than words.You can reach Courtney through her website here.You can reach Audrey at her Psychology Today profile here.You also can go to the American Dance Therapy  here.YouTube Channel For The PodcastCoaching Program

Get ready for a two-part series from Dr. Sarah Petrich on how to tell if your breathing posture – that's how you hold yourself when you breathe – is impaired or optimal.  Optimal breathing posture allows you to breathe and function at your peak! Breathing series includes: Part 1 of 2: “Visual Signs Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired"Part 2 of 2: “Objective Tests Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired"About Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT: As a specialist in Postural Restoration, Pilates, & Dance Medicine, Dr. Sarah Petrich provides physical therapy and Pilates training focusing on re-balancing posture, alignment and breathing for patients and wellness clients. When not in the clinic or on zoom, she's often traveling around the nation teaching educational courses to healthcare professionals, Pilates instructors and other movement specialists. You can find her and her courses on her website www.sarahpetrich.com or on Instagram at @drsarahpetrich.Follow Oxygen Plus (O+) on Instagram at @oxygenplus and on TikTok @oxygenpluso2

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, Orit Krug, about the transformative power of dance movement therapy. Orit shares how it's possible to heal trauma by tuning into sensations and being curious about its origins in order to better move through emotions and connect more deeply with oneself and interpersonally. They discuss the power of integrating mind and body, how trauma is stored a  s fragments of sensation in the body, and the way this approach can unlock hidden memories.They talk about the profound impact of non-verbal communication, how this form of therapy is accessible even for those who may not consider themselves dancers, and the importance of understanding one's own window of tolerance. They offer practical tools to tune inward, emphasizing setting intentions and using movement as a form of self-expression and self-care.    About Orit: Orit Krug is an award-winning Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. Orit specializes in helping individuals & couples heal from past trauma and enjoy healthy lasting relationships using her unique approach with dance therapy. For over 13 years, Orit has transformed the lives of more than 5,000 clients from 12 different countries. Her online programs & retreats have helped thousands break free from their unhealthy relationship cycles and experience positive transformations in their love lives. Orit is the founder of the “Mind Your Body” podcast and has been featured in DailyOM, ThriveGlobal, Authority Magazine, as well as quoted in SELF & INSIDER. She currently lives in the suburbs of NYC with her loving husband and their son. Orit's IGs: @orit.krug Orit's Website: www.oritkrug.com Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Nominate a Podcast Guest! https://form.jotform.com/220608577638162 Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: The Flamenco Journey: A Tale of Laughter, Passion, and PerseveranceFind the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-flamenco-journey-a-tale-of-laughter-passion-and-perseverance/Story Transcript:Es: Bajo el cielo color lava de un atardecer en Madrid, tres amigos, María, Alejandro y Sofia, tomaron una decisión inusual.En: Under the lava-colored sky of a Madrid sunset, three friends, María, Alejandro, and Sofia, made an unusual decision.Es: En vez de su plan diario de tomar café y tertulia en su bar de confianza, hoy decidieron llenar sus corazones con el ritmo y el compás del baile flamenco.En: Instead of their daily plan of having coffee and chatting at their trusted bar, today they decided to fill their hearts with the rhythm and beat of flamenco dancing.Es: María, con ojos tan brillantes como estrellas y risa fácil, era la más entusiasta.En: María, with eyes as bright as stars and an infectious laughter, was the most enthusiastic.Es: Alejandro, alto, serio y pensativo, no parecía del todo convencido con la idea.En: Alejandro, tall, serious, and thoughtful, didn't seem completely convinced with the idea.Es: Sofia, coqueta y con una energía desbordante, ya soñaba con los volantes de su vestido de flamenco.En: Sofia, flirtatious and full of boundless energy, already dreamed of the ruffles on her flamenco dress.Es: Avanzando con paso decidido por las adoquinadas calles de la vieja Madrid, llegaron a una antigua 'taberna flamenca'.En: Advancing with determined steps through the cobblestone streets of old Madrid, they arrived at an old 'flamenco tavern'.Es: Bajaron unas estrechas escaleras y allí, entre paredes llenas de fotos en blanco y negro de célebres flamencos, dio comienzo su aventura.En: They descended narrow stairs and there, surrounded by walls filled with black and white photos of famous flamenco dancers, their adventure began.Es: El profesor, un hombre de mediana edad y con la mirada intensa, les recibió con una sonrisa.En: The teacher, a middle-aged man with an intense gaze, welcomed them with a smile.Es: Les explicó que el flamenco se sentía con el corazón y se bailaba con el alma.En: He explained that flamenco was felt with the heart and danced with the soul.Es: Nuestros tres amigos, algo atónitos, se colocaron frente al gran espejo de la sala de ensayo, dispuestos a darlo todo.En: Our three friends, somewhat astonished, positioned themselves in front of the large mirror in the rehearsal room, ready to give it their all.Es: Oh, valiente María, diligente colocó sus brazos y manos tal como le fue indicado, pero no podía evitar tropezarse constantemente.En: Oh, brave María, diligent in placing her arms and hands as instructed, but unable to avoid stumbling constantly.Es: Su risa, en lugar de disminuir, se hacía más fuerte con cada traspié.En: Her laughter, instead of diminishing, grew louder with each misstep.Es: Alejandro, siempre serio, se torcía los pies al intentar seguir los contenidos pasos.En: Alejandro, always serious, twisted his feet trying to follow the intricate steps.Es: Sofia, con su vestido soñado en la cabeza, sólo podía pensar en el siguiente giro y acababa dándose contra la pared.En: Sofia, with her dream dress in her mind, could only think about the next turn and ended up hitting the wall.Es: Día tras día, semana tras semana, tropezaron, cayeron, se rieron y se levantaron.En: Day after day, week after week, they stumbled, fell, laughed, and got back up.Es: Enfrentaron su situación con risas, lágrimas, algunos moretones y, a pesar de todo, una determinación inquebrantable.En: They faced their situation with laughter, tears, a few bruises, and, despite everything, an unbreakable determination.Es: Cada vez que tropezaron, se levantaron con sonrisas más grandes, corazones más fuertes y una pasión más profunda por el flamenco.En: Every time they stumbled, they got up with bigger smiles, stronger hearts, and a deeper passion for flamenco.Es: Un día, tanto tropezar pareció dar sus frutos.En: One day, all their stumbling seemed to pay off.Es: María logró completar una secuencia con equilibrio y gracia.En: María managed to complete a sequence with balance and grace.Es: Alejandro, sin darse cuenta, siguió los pasos del profesor con precisión y sin torcer un pie.En: Alejandro, unaware, followed the teacher's steps with precision and without twisting his foot.Es: Sofia dio vueltas sin chocar con nada ni nadie.En: Sofia twirled without colliding with anything or anyone.Es: Todos pararon, miraron a su alrededor y se dieron cuenta del progreso que habían hecho gracias a su perseverancia.En: They all stopped, looked around, and realized the progress they had made thanks to their perseverance.Es: La última noche de su clase de flamenco, entre aplausos, risas, un par de traspiés y un 'bravo' del profesor, comprendieron que no era el baile perfecto a lo que aspiraban, sino a sentir el ritmo en su corazón, vivir la experiencia y disfrutar cada paso, cada caída y cada triunfo.En: On the last night of their flamenco class, amidst applause, laughter, a couple of missteps, and a 'bravo' from the teacher, they understood that their goal was not to achieve perfect dancing, but to feel the rhythm in their hearts, live the experience, and enjoy every step, every fall, and every triumph.Es: Y así, nuestros tres amigos, María, Alejandro y Sofia, no sólo aprendieron a bailar flamenco, sino también a afrontar la vida con risas, amor y valentía.En: And so, our three friends, María, Alejandro, and Sofia, not only learned how to dance flamenco but also how to face life with laughter, love, and courage.Es: Cada tropiezo tuvo su valor, cada paso su significado y cada risa su eco en el corazón de esta maravillosa ciudad llamada Madrid.En: Each stumble had its worth, each step had its meaning, and each laughter echoed in the heart of this wonderful city called Madrid.Es: Porque no es el destino, sino el viaje, y con amigos a tu lado, todos los viajes merecen ser bailados.En: Because it's not the destination but the journey, and with friends by your side, all journeys deserve to be danced.Vocabulary Words:- Under: Bajo- Sky: Cielo- Madrid: Madrid- Sunset: Atardecer- Three: Tres- Friends: Amigos- María: María- Alejandro: Alejandro- Sofia: Sofia- Unusual: Inusual- Decision: Decisión- Coffee: Café- Trusted: De confianza- Plan: Plan- Rhythm: Ritmo- Beat: Compás- Flamenco dancing: Baile flamenco- Eyes: Ojos- Stars: Estrellas- Laughter: Risa- Enthusiastic: Entusiasta- Tall: Alto- Serious: Serio- Thoughtful: Pensativo- Flirtatious: Coqueta- Energy: Energía- Dreamed: Soñaba- Ruffles: Volantes- Dress: Vestido- Advancing: Avanzando- Steps: Pasos- Cobblestone streets: Calles adoquinadas- Surrounded: Rodeado- Walls: Paredes- Black and white: Blanco y negro- Photos: Fotos- Famous: Célebres- Flamenco dancers: Flamencos- Adventure: Aventura- Teacher: Profesor- Middle-aged man: Hombre de mediana edad- Intense gaze: Mirada intensa- Welcomed: Recibió- Smile: Sonrisa- Explained: Explicó- Felt: Sentía- Heart: Corazón- Danced: Bailaba- Soul: Alma- Astonished: Atónitos- Positioned: Colocaron- Mirror: Espejo- Rehearsal room: Sala de ensayo- Ready: Dispuestos- Brave: Valiente- Diligent: Diligente- Placing: Colocando- Arms: Brazos- Hands: Manos- Instructed: Indicado- Avoid: Evitar- Stumbling: Tropezarse- Constantly: Constantemente- Diminishing: Disminuir- Louder: Más fuerte- Misstep: Traspié- Serious: Serio- Twisted: Torcía- Feet: Pies- Intricate: Contenidos- Next: Siguiente- Turn: Giro- Ended up: Acababa dándose- Wall: Pared- Day after day: Día tras día- Week after week: Semana tras semana- Stumbled: Tropezaron- Fell: Cayeron- Laughed: Rieron- Got back up: Se levantaron- Faced: Enfrentaron- Situation: Situación- Tears: Lágrimas- Bruises: Moretones- Unbreakable: Inquebrantable- Determination: Determinación- Every time: Cada vez- Bigger: Más grandes- Smiles: Sonrisas- Stronger: Más fuertes- Hearts: Corazones- Deeper passion: Pasión más profunda- Pay off: Dar sus frutos- Managed: Logró- Complete: Completar- Sequence: Secuencia- Balance: Equilibrio- Grace: Gracia- Unaware: Sin darse cuenta- Teacher's steps: Pasos del profesor- Precision: Precisión- Without: Sin- Twisting: Torcer- Foot: Pie- Twirled: Dio vueltas- Colliding: Chocar- Anything: Nada- Anyone: Nadie- Stopped: Pararon- Looked around: Miraron a su alrededor- Realized: Dieron cuenta- Progress: Progreso- Thanks to: Gracias a- Perseverance: Perseverancia- Class: Clase- Amidst: Entre- Applause: Aplausos- Laughter: Risas- Couple: Par- Missteps: Traspiés- Bravo: Bravo- Goal: Meta- Achieve: Lograr- Perfect dancing: Baile perfecto- Feel: Sentir- Live: Vivir- Experience: Experiencia- Enjoy: Disfrutar- Triumph: Triunfo- Learned: Aprendieron- Face: Afrontar- Life: Vida- Courage: Valentía- Each: Cada- Stumble: Tropiezo- Worth: Valor- Step: Paso- Meaning: Significado- Echoed: Eco- Heart: Corazón- Wonderful: Maravillosa- City called: Ciudad llamada- Destination: Destino- Journey: Viaje- Friends: Amigos- Your: Tu- Side: Lado- Journeys: Viajes- Deserve: Merecen- Danced: Bailados

Today, Loretta welcomes back Global Freedom Explorer Cate Montana and Soul Alchemist Robin Duda! This will be the third of a series of six shows with Cate Montana and Robin Duda. Join them for a lively discussion about Reclaiming human connection and how to relate in intimacy after the challenges of the last few years. Cate Montana is a dauntless explorer of the inner and outer worlds, has a Master's degree in Humanistic Psychology, and 37 years of intense meditation and inner work under her belt. She is a journalist for over 30 years, and the author of several books, including “Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual & Global Freedom”, which explores the nature and presence of evil on this planet, how to see the anti-life force, understands its agenda, and learn how to break free of its controlling influence. Robin Duda is a Minister of Soul Alchemy™ and the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Sustainable Love Transformation & Training Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After attaining a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Dance Therapy, Robin's natural gifts were dramatically enhanced in 1990 by a powerful near-death experience. This event awakened her to the vital importance of reintegrating lost or overshadowed soul parts—which is part of the healing process called Soul Alchemy™ that Robin has been developing for the past 35 years, working with individuals from all around the world, helping them reintegrate after experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, ritual and satanic abuse, and more. Find out more at: https://www.catemontana.com/ | https://www.sustainablelove.com/practitioners/

Today, Loretta welcomes back Global Freedom Explorer Cate Montana and Soul Alchemist Robin Duda! This will be the third of a series of six shows with Cate Montana and Robin Duda. Join them for a lively discussion about Reclaiming human connection and how to relate in intimacy after the challenges of the last few years. Cate Montana is a dauntless explorer of the inner and outer worlds, has a Master's degree in Humanistic Psychology, and 37 years of intense meditation and inner work under her belt. She is a journalist for over 30 years, and the author of several books, including “Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual & Global Freedom”, which explores the nature and presence of evil on this planet, how to see the anti-life force, understands its agenda, and learn how to break free of its controlling influence. Robin Duda is a Minister of Soul Alchemy™ and the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Sustainable Love Transformation & Training Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After attaining a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Dance Therapy, Robin's natural gifts were dramatically enhanced in 1990 by a powerful near-death experience. This event awakened her to the vital importance of reintegrating lost or overshadowed soul parts—which is part of the healing process called Soul Alchemy™ that Robin has been developing for the past 35 years, working with individuals from all around the world, helping them reintegrate after experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, ritual and satanic abuse, and more. Find out more at: https://www.catemontana.com/ | https://www.sustainablelove.com/practitioners/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week will be the second of a series of six shows with Cate Montana and Robin Duda. Join us for a lively discussion about Transforming Apathy and Outrage into Loving Action. Cate Montana is a dauntless explorer of the inner and outer worlds, has a Master's degree in Humanistic Psychology, and 37 years of intense meditation and inner work under her belt. She is a journalist for over 30 years, and the author of several books, including “Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual & Global Freedom", which explores the nature and presence of evil on this planet, how to see the anti-life force, understands its agenda, and learn how to break free of its controlling influence. Find out more about Cate at https://www.catemontana.com/ Robin Duda is a Minister of Soul Alchemy™ and the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Sustainable Love Transformation & Training Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After attaining a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Dance Therapy, Robin's natural gifts were dramatically enhanced in 1990 by a powerful near-death experience. This event awakened her to the vital importance of reintegrating lost or overshadowed soul parts—which is part of the healing process called Soul Alchemy™ that Robin has been developing for the past 35 years, working with individuals from all around the world, helping them reintegrate after experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, ritual and satanic abuse, and more.  Find out more at https://www.sustainablelove.com/practitioners

This week will be the second of a series of six shows with Cate Montana and Robin Duda. Join us for a lively discussion about Transforming Apathy and Outrage into Loving Action.Cate Montana is a dauntless explorer of the inner and outer worlds, has a Master's degree in Humanistic Psychology, and 37 years of intense meditation and inner work under her belt. She is a journalist for over 30 years, and the author of several books, including “Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual & Global Freedom", which explores the nature and presence of evil on this planet, how to see the anti-life force, understands its agenda, and learn how to break free of its controlling influence. Find out more about Cate at https://www.catemontana.com/Robin Duda is a Minister of Soul Alchemy™ and the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Sustainable Love Transformation & Training Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After attaining a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Dance Therapy, Robin's natural gifts were dramatically enhanced in 1990 by a powerful near-death experience. This event awakened her to the vital importance of reintegrating lost or overshadowed soul parts—which is part of the healing process called Soul Alchemy™ that Robin has been developing for the past 35 years, working with individuals from all around the world, helping them reintegrate after experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, ritual and satanic abuse, and more.  Find out more at https://www.sustainablelove.com/practitioners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How is 2023 treating you? ✨ This week our favorite astrologers, Shannon Gill and Russ Von Ohlhausen return, giving us the Cosmic Cliffs notes for the rest of the year. By examining the powerful planetary movements and their impact on our experiences, we gain a deeper understanding of the profound shifts and opportunities that lie ahead. Join us as we navigate the celestial currents and uncover the hidden wisdom of the stars. Highlights: * Why does this summer feel heavier and not as carefree as usual?
 * How can astrology serve as a lesson plan for personal growth?
 * What is the significance of ancestral healing, clearing old patterns, and stepping into personal power as a means of preparing for the emergence of new systems and collective ways of being?
 * Since many planets are in retrograde right now, what are the keynotes to focus on during retrogrades?
 * What's Pluto's role in bringing forth a time of great revealing and the prophesied time of the apocalypse?
 * What challenges might be expected during the full moon in Pisces and its conjunction with Saturn?
 * What themes should we be aware of when the eclipse season starts September 29th?
 * What are the key astrological transits for the rest of the year and what can we expect?
 * Do dark forces catalyze human evolution? Are they necessary to push us out of our comfort zones and drive collective growth?
 * What are the core lessons of the Aries/Libra axis?
 * The importance of taking time out of the routine during full moons and new moons to check in and realign with your goals and intentions.
 * How do Aquarius and Uranus influence the current trajectory towards a futuristic system? How does this indicate a move towards a new reality and the need to preserve individual sovereignty?
 * Join Shannon & Russ on September 2nd for pyramid activations, crossing the Rainbow Bridge and the technology of happiness at their Joy to the World event with at the Samadhi Pyramid in Wimberley, TX. 
 Shannon Gill is an Evolutionary Astrologer, Jungian Counselor and agent of personal and collective transformation. With a background in Buddhist psychology, Dance Therapy, archetypal soul-work and indigenous ceremonial arts, Shannon facilitates transformative personal and group experiences utilizing the integration of the wisdom of the cosmos, embodiment practices, sacred ceremony and ritual. www.shannonleigill.com Russ von Ohlhausen is a research astrologer & consciousness catalyzer. His work echoes a synthesis of spiritual & material observance commingled with science, religion, myth, metaphysics & most importantly–nature. www.vonohlhausen.org Shannon and Russ' ASTRAM academy is a school for higher learning, for better understanding the Heavens above and their connection to the worlds below Astram.org. Their non-profit, The Shift Foundation, is focused on growing a a community of volunteers, healers, practitioners, free-thinkers, artists, networkers, guided souls and like-minds to help facilitate the shift in human awareness. www.theshiftfoundation.org If you're enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

On episode two, season three, of ‘We're Not Blowing Hot Air,' Dr. Sarah Petrich – a physical therapist extraordinaire with a background and certification in Postural Restoration & Pilates – explains how the everyday way you move and hold your body is directly related to how you breathe.  This highly-sought after expert in rebalancing breath, posture and movement patterns shares her hot take on why belly breathing isn't all it's cracked up to be.  Plus, Dr. Sarah and podcast co-host, Lauren Carlstrom,  unveil a new multi-part breathing series she created with Oxygen Plus.  All this, and more, on this breathtaking episode of ‘We're Not Blowing Hot Air.'. About Dr. Sarah Petrich:As a specialist in Postural Restoration, Pilates, & Dance Medicine, Dr. Sarah Petrich provides physical therapy and Pilates training focusing on re-balancing posture, alignment and breathing for patients and wellness clients.  When not in the clinic or on zoom, she's often traveling around the nation teaching educational courses to healthcare professionals, Pilates instructors and other movement specialists.  You can find her and her courses on her website www.sarahpetrich.com and on Instagram @drsarahpetrich. Follow Oxygen Plus (O+) on Instagram at @oxygenplus and on TikTok @oxygenpluso2

Denial & Solutions Around Moving the Forces of Mental & Emotional SuppressionToday, Loretta welcomes back Cate Montana & Robin Duda to a discussion about the subject of denial and solutions around moving the forces of mental and emotional suppression that keeps us in denial.Cate Montana is a dauntless explorer of inner and outer worlds, has a Master's degree in Humanistic Psychology, and 37 years of intense meditation and inner work under her belt. She is a journalist for over 30 years, and the author of several books, including “Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual & Global Freedom”, which explores the nature and presence of evil on this planet, how to see the anti-life force, understands its agenda, and learn how to break free of its controlling influence. Find out more about Cate at https://www.catemontana.com/Robin Duda is a Minister of Soul Alchemy™ and the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Sustainable Love Transformation & Training Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After attaining a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Dance Therapy, Robin's natural gifts were dramatically enhanced in 1990 by a powerful near-death experience. This event awakened her to the vital importance of reintegrating lost or overshadowed soul parts—which is part of the healing process called Soul Alchemy™ that Robin has been developing for the past 35 years, working with individuals from all around the world, helping them reintegrate after experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, ritual and satanic abuse, and more. Find out more at https://www.sustainablelove.com/practitioners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Denial & Solutions Around Moving the Forces of Mental & Emotional Suppression Today, Loretta welcomes back Cate Montana & Robin Duda to a discussion about the subject of denial and solutions around moving the forces of mental and emotional suppression that keeps us in denial. Cate Montana is a dauntless explorer of inner and outer worlds, has a Master's degree in Humanistic Psychology, and 37 years of intense meditation and inner work under her belt. She is a journalist for over 30 years, and the author of several books, including “Cracking the Matrix: 14 Keys to Individual & Global Freedom”, which explores the nature and presence of evil on this planet, how to see the anti-life force, understands its agenda, and learn how to break free of its controlling influence. Find out more about Cate at https://www.catemontana.com/ Robin Duda is a Minister of Soul Alchemy™ and the co-founder and Spiritual Director of the Sustainable Love Transformation & Training Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After attaining a Master's Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree in Dance Therapy, Robin's natural gifts were dramatically enhanced in 1990 by a powerful near-death experience. This event awakened her to the vital importance of reintegrating lost or overshadowed soul parts—which is part of the healing process called Soul Alchemy™ that Robin has been developing for the past 35 years, working with individuals from all around the world, helping them reintegrate after experiencing trauma, sexual abuse, ritual and satanic abuse, and more. Find out more at https://www.sustainablelove.com/practitioners

Patrick Corbin is an associate professor of practice at the USC Gloria Kaufman School and an internationally renowned dance artist whose career has spanned over 30 years and bridged the worlds of classical ballet, modern and contemporary dance. He recently spoke to us about his work, exploring the positive effects that dance can have on neurology. On movement and movement therapy Well, on a neurological level movement is cognition.  Movement stimulates cognition.  So that's sort of the sciencey part. The other part is that dance is a multifaceted, multilingual way of movement, and we're actually in a duet from the time your mother becomes aware of you in the womb, you're already in a duet with her. So you're dancing before you're born. We come into this world dancing and we dance through life. So, it is intrinsic to our development. So why shouldn't it be also important to therapies and things? Movement therapy can range from anything from occupational therapy and living with different disorders to dance class or performative sort of therapies. Also, movement therapy can be sports anything obviously involving movements.    Exercise can look like so many different things, and that's why we are getting in touch with each other and starting to work together. Because the more fun the exercise, the more people are going to do it. Dance is fun; therefore, people are going to do it and keep it going.  On the benefits of dance in general There are a whole host of different areas where dance brings people together.  We dance at parties; we dance at weddings we dance, and we don't even know that we're dancing. So, anybody who says, “ugh, you know, I'm not a dancer, I can't dance.” You know you don't even need two legs because that's even ableist going on.  Do you move through space and do you like music? Then you dance and it's doing something good for your brain.  Because of course, we focus on people maybe with disabilities or syndromes or some kind of situation that way, but actually dance is just really good for everybody, you know? It's all about community. You don't have to do dance in a group setting, but often we do.  So, it's always keeping that active, curious, creative form of connection going with others. And also, it makes you feel a little sexy, right? So why shouldn't somebody who's 80 years old who has Parkinson's feel a little sexy?  I think that's one of the best things that dance does, it puts us in touch with that sexier self, that sassy self, where you can express so many things through it. And I think that's one of the great gifts it can bring to anybody. On the benefits of dance for people with Parkinson's disease and other conditions The anecdotal evidence is just massive, right? Everybody has stories about their family member who just started going to dance class and their quality of life changed.  So, the scientific evidence is quite strong. Also, especially when you're talking motor skills, gait, and speed.  When you're talking about the, the experiential evidence we want to talk about dance as, once again, this multifaceted art or form of exercise that brings together other domains other than just the motor. So, you have the sensory, you have the motor, you have cognitive, you have social, emotional, spiritual, rhythmic, and of course your creative process.  So, what does that do to the whole person, right? What does that do for somebody who may be, have become isolated for whatever reasons? And, and I'm going to go across the board here with many different kinds of disabilities that this is, these are often invisibilized populations when you're talking about elders or when you're talking about, especially in the past, children with autism, or for instance. Now, one thing I did witness at one time is sometimes what happens the slowing happens so much, or the automaticity is so in decline that an actual freeze will happen.  And so there are different ways that you can cue people out of a freeze. And this is specifically in Parkinson's. So, the person who was teaching our class said that when one of her students froze at the door, she just said, no, just do your waltz. Do your waltz and waltz into the room. And they were able to cue themselves in waltz into the room where they were completely frozen and couldn't take a step.  So those are the kind of things, immediate things that we actually see in real-time.  On USC's Dance and Ability course focused on people with Parkinson's The goals for the course in a broad sense as far as the University and USC Kaufman goes, is that have been wanting to do something that was truly interdisciplinary since I landed here on campus eight, almost nine years ago. And it's been that gentle pressure and getting to know different people. And then that finally culminated this year in getting funded by Arts and Action, which is a great funding organization on campus here at USC that I was able to bring together Giselle Petzinger and Michael Jakowec from Keck Medicine and Neurology.  We brought the OT school; we brought the PT school into it. We brought John Walsh from Gerontology.  We worked with a community group in Pasadena called Lineage Performing Arts Center where we designed this course together. So, I want to give our students a chance to use their fierce intellects and their fiercely intelligent bodies to start changing things in the world and to start understanding that your research in the studio is real research and it has real effects on people's lives. And the best thing about it, and this was my greatest hope, and was sort of the greatest payoff, was the intergenerational connection that came with our students getting off this campus and going to work with an elder population in Pasadena. And we were just dancing together and the love that filled that room, that number one, are students valuing these amazing people, right, that are, that are dancing through this these elements of trauma in their lives. And those folks up there, you know, maybe viewing young people in a different light than they possibly have been lately…It's all about connection. So, we can sort of complain about the lack of connection because of social media, but what are we doing about it? So that's, that's the other thing I want to do is create a community. And that's what happened. It was really kind of magical up there. On the benefits for caregivers In Parkinson's the caregivers if joining into class are getting every bit of spiritual physical, feedback reward that anybody involved in the classes…The caregivers when we went to Lineage, I noticed that they were taking time to sit and read a book and maybe do a little self-care on their own if they weren't joining in, some were joining in.  And so, I know that it offers a respite, and it also offers a moment where they can view the person who's in their care as a dancer, right? As they're doing something, that maybe they're too afraid or don't feel able to do. So that's sort of a power dynamic shift that's kind of a beautiful thing too. When I was working with the children with autism, one of the services that we were providing was a respite for these parents who I mean, these were, these were working-class people in Carlstadt, New Jersey that could not leave their child unattended ever, right? Incredibly intelligent, these kids, one was a computer whiz, and he would go in and just wreck all of the computers.  So, I realized that they could go and have a cup of coffee and maybe be just a couple for 45 minutes.  So, I know that that's also something that any kind of service you're providing that, that is community and group-oriented, you're taking care of the whole family. And that's another thing that I wanted to impress upon the students. And they got it. The students really, really stepped up. On cross-campus collaboration So, the structure of the class is it's all in the studio, but we have lectures. So, we will have two lectures in a row and then a creative session, then two lectures in a row, creative session.  And then we also peppered three times throughout the through that were field trips, field work that will be again in Pasadena in the spring, and of course in the fall will be in Culver City. So, we have whoever might be available to do the lectures. What we tried to do is we tried to give some kind of background in whatever we're studying. So, we had a few lectures with the neurologists about Parkinson's, just what it is. Then we had a creative session with the practitioner from Lineage Performing Arts Center and myself, who was training in dance for Parkinson's at the time.  and then we rinse and repeat that cycle over with somebody from occupational therapy, in gerontology, in physical therapy. And then we would wrap it up again with the neurologist coming back into it.  And throughout that we're then putting it into action or putting it into practice when we, when we visit on the field trips. It's just a dream come true. And because I've been, you know, researching on my own just as a curious person in the world and doing so much reading and watching films and sort of diving in on a pretty deep level to some of these things that then when I'm sitting in a lecture with Gisele Petzinger and Mike Jakowec  or Dr. Walsh or Lisa Fukuzato from Occupational Therapy or Marisa Hentis, that as a dancer coming into this academic space that I know something and I know something that is valuable, and I've been able to bring these things together because I knew that there was a there there, and it just needed a spark to come together. So that was the most gratifying and invigorating, edifying takeaway from this whole experience is so that dancers in general, artists, I should say in general, can walk into these spaces and have a conversation with a neurologist, and we can have a real conversation about science because I've done the work. So, I want that to be apparent that we're, we're all doing our research, whether it's in the studio or whether it's in the laboratory. Yeah.  On dance and aging And of course, there are issues in the field. It's getting better.  Also, our perceptions as ourselves as aging bodies is different. You know I, as a 58-year-old going on, 59-year-old person don't feel old in this body at all. Whereas, my mom, God rest her soul, my mom at even at 40, she felt she perceived her aging body differently. So culturally that is changing in a broader sense. And so that is of course, filtering into dance in general. There are very few opportunities for aging dancers, but they are specialized and they, some of them are very high level but when you're talking about performing, it's the same sort of ageism and ableism that you have in any other sort of aesthetic process like acting, dancing, anything like that. But it's getting better. I'm working on it on a daily basis with my students. I'm like, you should be able to keep up with me, , look at me. I'm strong. You know?  And also, what I want to impart to my students in general is that if we take care and accept our bodies where they are and honor our bodies at each stage or season in life, then we can express through them instead of shutting down and becoming isolated. Share your aging body as a thing of beauty.

In this first episode of the week of my 100th episode, Bill Dwinnells and Courtney Romanowski meet for the first time, despite knowing of each other. They discuss how they have been in the field, how they also feel some classes are missing from the curriculum at masters level program. They also discuss enjoying their experience on the podcast, and how they may not have listened to criss work or expressive/dance therapy if this podcast did not exist.YouTube Channel For The PodcastCoaching Program

Dr. Amber Elizabeth Gray is an author, frequent speaker, organizational consultant and a provocateur and catalyst for embodied change.  A Dance / movement therapist and human rights psychotherapist, she has worked with survivors of interpersonal, collective  and intergenerational trauma, particularly torture, war, and human rights abuses for 25 years. Equally activist, artist and advocate, Amber provides clinical and transformational training in her Right to Embody trainings, integrating refugee mental health and torture treatment with creative arts, mindfulness, and body- based therapies for programs serving survivors worldwide. A lover of all things wild, Amber regularly facilitates “WildZeNess” eco-somatic Body of Change retreats for survivors, and caregivers and practitioners serving communities affected by injustice, oppression and trauma. www.ambergray.com  We talk about: Fighting, NGO work, trauma and the existential condition, polyvagal theory, dance therapy, professional identity, the industry of trauma, racial trauma, Native American trauma, voodoo, Haiti, Continuum and First Nations Australia.    

Are you curious about what the term Attachment means and its importance in your mental and emotional well-being? In this episode, I speak with Lisa Manca, an attachment and movement therapist who specializes in helping those who struggling in their relationships, with dating, with anxiety or depression, and those who have struggled with traumatic events to better understand the role of attachment in their lives and to help folks reconnect with their bodies, release pain, and feel better.To learn more about me and my reproductive psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comLinks:Lisa Manca's website: http://.lisamanca.comDiane Poole Heller's work on Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience (DARE)https://traumasolutions.com/Book: Power of Attachmenthttps://traumasolutions.com/power-attachment-book/American Dance Therapy Association: https://adta.org/

If you are or someone you know is struggling with any diagnoses, loss or anxiety, you are sure to be encouraged listening to this interview.  Guests Meteorologist Matt Hinkin talks about his journey & struggles and together with Isabell Senft-Daniel, Founder & Executive Dir. of “PJ Parkinson's” bring awareness to Parkinson Disease.  God brought them together to battle this disease and to support & serve those diagnosed and their caregivers. Matt shares the hard life changes he has had through Covid 2020, the tragic loss of his wife, and having Parkinson which eventually led to early retirement from broadcasting at WATE as their Chief Meteorologist. He gives us a look at his personal story about his battle with anxiety and depression.  Isabell shares how God led her to have a passionate heart for those with Parkinson Disease and informs us about this disease. Her passion is to help make life better by serving others!  Through support groups, an equine assisted program and their event - Light Up The Night For Parkinson's, (Saturday, April 1 at The Press Room) they are making a difference!  Matt's life verse is Joshua 1:9.  “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” You will see why these two are loved and so special!   

Dancing is a big part of our Acadiana culture. People in Acadiana dance like nobody's watching; specially when everybody's watching.  But dance can be more than an expression of tradition or culture. It can be therapeutic. You can look at a couple dancing as a microcosm of their relationship or you can look at yourself dancing as a way of getting in tune with your body.  “Whatever the issues are in a relationship, they're gonna come up through dance,” says Caroline Helm.  Caroline Helm Huval is a social worker and she applies that philosophy in her practice both as a counselor and as a dance instructor at her business, Cajun Dance Therapy. She runs couples therapy sessions that explore relationship dynamics through dance. Couples learn to 2-step, waltz, jitterbug and zydeco. But what couples really learn is how to relate to each other.  Caroline grew up in Lafayette. So we know she's a fabulous dancer!  As we observed earlier, dancing isn't just therapy for you and your partner, it can be a way of getting in tune with yourself.  Carol Petijean discovered belly dancing 20 years ago and found it could be a powerful way to escape stress. For the last fifteen years, she's taught belly dancing at Oasis Belly Dance in Lafayette. The school specializes in Polynesian and Middle Eastern styles, but she also teaches American Cabaret, Egyptian Raqs Sharki and improvisational tribal styles too. Belly dancing is inclusive, Carol says. Anyone can do it and it offers everyone a chance to just let go. Oasis has about 90 dancers and they perform often at nonprofit events around town.  Carol was born in Rayne. And she also works as a bank fraud investigator. Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. You can find photos from this show by Astor Morgan at itsacadiana.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Midday on the Arts continues now with Tom's next guest, Tyde-Courtney Edwards. She is the founder and director of Ballet After Dark, an innovative dance company that uses movement to help people heal from sexual assault and other traumatic violence.. Tyde-Courtney Edwards joins Tom here in Studio A… Ballet After Dark will hold a Take Back the Night Cocktail Fundraiser next month to raise funds to support victims of sexual abuse and violence. It's happening at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center on April 27th. For more information and to register for the event, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our Host Michelle Scharf's continual journey of self-improvement, she has discovered a surprisingly fun and poignant therapy; dance! In this episode of Relentlessly Resilient, we are joined by her Dance instructor Jake Trembath, who shares how dance helped him heal after a broken relationship. While trust is an important aspect of any partnered dance, Jake dives deeper into how trust, vulnerability, play, and the framework of boundaries not only help us to become better dancers, but to become better at our relationships. Join Jake's classes along the Wasatch Front, or follow him on TickTock @funkycowboy to learn more about his “Duality of Dance” techniques.  Even though we live in challenging times, we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another's experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie's husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.  Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does 2023 have in store for us? Astrologers Shannon Gill and Russ Von Ohlhausen are back to illuminate the pathway for this new year, sharing the key cosmic happenings for the first half of 2023. This year's theme is Initiation! Are you ready? Highlights: Review of recent astrology aspects and how they play into the themes we're moving into. “2023 is an existential rite of passage” How do the 3rd, 4th and 5th dimensional consciousnesses differ? January starts off a bit slow due to Mars and Mercury Retrogrades. Ask yourself, “Is your personal will aligned with the higher will?” What's the gift of retrogrades? January 21st is the first new moon of the year. Shannon & Russ are hosting a special event, “Joy to the World” The Technology of Happiness at the Samadhi Pyramid. Drumroll, ladies and gentlemen……March is the BIG month! March 7th: Saturn shifts into Pisces for 2.5 yrs, ushering in the theme of Initiation. Clash of fantasy and reality. We're creating the unification of groundedness (Saturn) to boundlessness (Pisces). How are we living in integrity to these higher principles - the spiritual laws and the natural laws? Pluto moves into Aquarius March 23rd - Are we entering the birth canal? Will we be splitting into two parallel realities? What happened last time Pluto changed signs in 2007/2008? What about previous times Pluto was in Aquarius? April 20 Total Solar Eclipse at 29 degrees Aries, squaring Pluto. Powerful intense energy. May 5th Full Moon Eclipse in Scorpio Mercury Retrograde 4/21-5/14 in Taurus (resources, commodities, what we value) Mid year we shift nodal axis to Aries North Node and Libra South Node - the axis of self & other, relationships. Aries NN is “calling all spiritual warriors.” Jupiter moves into Taurus 5/16: creative projects, manifesting abundance, be aware of too much of a good thing The value of embracing the path of Harmony through Conflict (4th Ray) “The only warrior who can be trusted is one who has their heart open.” 7/22 - 9/3: Venus Retrograde in Leo. What is your light to give? What is your role in this Shift? Russ von Ohlhausen is a research astrologer & consciousness catalyzer. His work echoes a synthesis of spiritual & material observance commingled with science, religion, myth, metaphysics & most importantly–nature. www.vonohlhausen.org Shannon Gill is an Evolutionary Astrologer, Jungian Counselor and agent of personal and collective transformation. With a background in Buddhist psychology, Dance Therapy, archetypal soul-work and indigenous ceremonial arts, Shannon facilitates transformative personal and group experiences utilizing the integration of the wisdom of the cosmos, embodiment practices, sacred ceremony and ritual. www.shannonleigill.com Shannon and Russ's non-profit, The Shift Foundation, is focused on growing a a community of volunteers, healers, practitioners, free-thinkers, artists, networkers, guided souls and like-minds to help facilitate the shift in human awareness. www.theshiftfoundation.org If you're enjoying listening to Beyond the Illusion Podcast, please leave a rating on Apple or Google Podcasts. This helps other people to find us.

We meet our next guest Olga in a beautiful little park on the river just opposite the United Nations building in New York City on a Sunday morning is truly an iconic location. What an interesting story and an interesting person Olga is. She's young, from Ukraine, and her parents pushed her into dance at a very young age. They sought as her way up, and while she didn't enjoy it at first the competition, the winning really hooked her in, and she went on to become a world champion. Like any competitive sport, it ultimately wears on the body and the mind and Olga had to get out while she still had her health, and she found her self in New York City working at the United Nations the dream of changing the world, where she soon found out that the machine would change her not the other way around. And threw some chance she was given an opportunity to create a safe place for people who have never danced, never performed to get their chance on the court to show their stuff at an NBA halftime that's where Olga's dance production company was formed. She went on to run shows for the NHL, the WNBA, and it was a place where people could express themselves, and overcome the mental hardships that they were facing through dance.For behind the scenes content of the making of The Jar, meet the guests, see some footage of unreleased podcast episodes and more visit : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTqB1dhDvl0Oh505ysdxTgTo be a guest on the show email us at thejarguest@gmail.com or visit our webpage : https://www.thejar.live/Follow The Jar on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thejar_podcast/Follow The Jar on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thejarDisclaimer: The views stated in this episode are our guest's opinions and do not represent the views, beliefs or opinions of The Jar Podcast. Our goal is to provide a platform for everyone no matter what they believe, and we would like to continue to do that while making it clear our guests are not a representation of The Jar Podcast. 

Nicole Smith Levay is a professional dancer turned Energy Coach. She integrates somatic therapies, breathwork, and meditation into her work with folks struggling with anxiety and depression. Using body-centered techniques, Nicole takes a forward-thinking approach to mental health and trauma-informed care. Nicole holds an MA in Somatic Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and is a well-known workshop facilitator, having hosted wellness retreats around the world. Since founding her practice, Power Within Healing, in 2013, Nicole has since helped hundreds of people overcome their energetic blocks in order to step into their power and live out their purpose. @nicolesmithlevay on IG and FB thepowerwithinhealing.com   FREE MONTH OF SOUL FITNESS SOCIETY https://pwhonline.com/soul-fitness-society/ Enter code: RELAXNOW

In this episode, Luis is joined by Erica Hornthal, known as "The Therapist Who Moves You", is a board-certified dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor.Luis and Erica explore the misconceptions of dance and dance therapy and Erica shares how she came to define "Dance Movement Therapy" based on her own experiences rather than what text books say.They also discus how we can use movement and dance -- non-verbal communication and connection -- to support our mental health by allowing it to unlock stuck sensations, thoughts, beliefs, etc. that we may not be able to articulate with words. Similarly, they explain that is exactly why so many of us may avoid movement. For more information on Erica's work, visit: https://www.ericahornthal.com/.For more information on Luis' work, visit: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/.

“Movement keeps the body strong.” In this episode, Joseph Corella enlightens us on the importance of moving our body, primarily through dancing. He shares the physical, mental and psychological benefits of dancing instead of numbing our pains with harmful substances. “Dancing is better than numbing your pains with harmful substances…” Connect with Joseph Corella: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/567broadway/ Website: https://josephcorella.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/567BROADWAY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/567sweat Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly stay connected by subscribing or following on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating. Let us connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mirrortalk.podcast/ More inspiring episodes and show notes here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/ I love, see and appreciate you.