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The Whole Dancer podcast a place for you to learn new skills in self-care, healthy eating, cross training, spirituality, and goal setting. As a dancer you are living your dreams. You should...
This episode features: Jessica Zeller, Ph.D., M.F.A., is a Professor of Dance at TCU’s School for Classical & Contemporary Dance, where she...
Ballet is hard—but not always in the ways we’re taught to expect. Beyond technique and training, dancers are often navigating something much...
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering… “Am I eating too many carbs?” “Should I avoid sweets?” “What should I eat before class?” You’re not...
In this episode, we dive into one of the most challenging parts of audition season: the waiting game. As early March hits, most submissions...
In this episode, we’re breaking down what nutrition for dancers actually looks like in 2026 —and why the basics still matter more than ever....
What might be possible if you felt less dependent on external validation? This episode dives into that very question and gives you 5 importa...
In this episode, I dive deep into my college dance experience, sharing my journey from a recreational dancer to a serious ballet student. I...
The way you view food and your body—and the way you relate to them—may be the single biggest factor shaping your daily experience as a dance...
Aesthetic pressure in dance is still very real — even as the industry promotes body positivity. In this episode, we explore how dancers cont...
Every dancer wants to be seen — but the real magic happens when you’re noticed for who you truly are . In this episode, we break down what i...
In this episode, we’re redefining what a “dance nutrition plan” really means — because it’s not about shrinking your body. It’s about fuelin...
Everyone sees the beauty, grace, and effortlessness of dance — but behind the curtain, professional dancers face immense daily stress. In th...
Relationships in dance can lift you up—or hold you back. In this episode, we’re exploring how to cultivate the positive, supportive connecti...
Conquering Comparison In Dance Workshop: SIGN UP HERE Comparison is one of the biggest hurdles dancers face — and the common advice to “just...
In this powerful episode, we’re challenging the outdated and damaging concept of the “ideal” dancer body. Inspired by a real conversation in...
Your food relationship — how you think, feel, and act around food — shapes everything from your energy to your performance. In this episode,...
In this episode, we tackle a common fear dancers have during summer break: “What if I’m already out of shape?” Whether your layoff just star...
This year marks 10 years of The Whole Dancer!! It's an incredibly exciting time so my amazing assistant, Tatum and I decided to share an epi...
Audition season goal: land a paid dance job. Reality: it might take a few tries—and that’s okay. In this episode, we explore how to reduce s...
In the world of professional ballet today, there’s a structure that can leave dancers feeling stuck. Before you can get a paid company posit...
In this episode, I’m opening up about my own experiences with body changes throughout my dance journey—navigating puberty, dealing with layo...
Time off from dance can feel incredibly uncertain and stressful. There are some ways to look at it that will in fact enhance your life and d...
What should dancers eat? Dispelling myths and sharing truths about what to include in an effective, healthy, and supportive eating plan for...
We've all been there. The cast sheet goes up and you walk over feeling hopeful. Then, you read the list and are totally disappointed with yo...
Throughout the audition season, you want to take some time after each audition to assess and reflect . This podcast episode provides practic...
The Nutcracker season is incredibly busy for most dancers. Between holidays, rehearsals, performing, and more...it's just a lot to take on....
I was really surprised to see that I haven't talked about body image on the podcast much (at all?). This is an incredibly important topic an...
There are a number of areas of necessary preparation for Auditions: The practical. The mindset. The long game. So much is possible through t...
Very often, dancers think that nutrition knowledge is what they need to achieve their "best" bodies for dance. In a lot of cases, it's not t...
Before you send your dancer away to a residential training program there are a lot of factors to consider. This episode talks through the de...
Do you find you overthink your food choices? Do you feel guilty after you've eaten? It is possible to be intentional with food choices witho...
Being a successful dancer requires a truly balanced approach. You'll hear about all the areas you might look at to assess whether you're loo...
As one season wraps, it's essential to review what went well and what you'd like to see change for next season. This episode share key areas...
Can the concept of balance in dance truly exist? How can you apply it to your own dance journey? What's the value in spending time discoveri...
Every single week (if I’m being honest, almost every day), I’m connecting with clients who are going through the audition process. The dance...
There's a lot to unpack with this topic. I've addressed it before but never so blatantly. Give this a listen and let me know your thoughts!...
When the new year hits, so do all the diet, exercise, and body-related messages. You start hearing even more about what foods are “good” or...
Holiday meals can be stressful. The timing of them is challenging between Nutcracker, impending auditions, and upcoming casting decisions. H...
When it comes to your body, food, body image, mindset, and approach to life, it's possible you've got a lot of shifts you'd like to make. Th...
Coffee talk is a pretty loosely organized chat about topics that are relevant to you and The Whole Dancer. In this chat you'll hear about: F...
Are you worried about your body as you look ahead to the audition process? This episode is for you. . Pointe Magazine Article: 5 Tips for Ac...
5 Game Changing Tactics to Dance Better, Happier, and Healthier. It is possible to dance your best and love yourself through the process. Th...
So many dancers would love to know exactly what to eat. Well, good news and bad news is that there's no perfect eating plan that all dancers...
It's time to accept that your body will change. As you pursue dance and beyond, body changes should be expected and accepted. This episode w...
This is the return to podcasting at The Whole Dancer so I wanted to start with a topic that encompasses a big part of the mission and work I...
Today Jess talks about not getting sucked into other dancers' body negativity. There is a huge need for greater awareness of health, wellnes...
Today Jess talk about her experience dancing in college. There is a huge need for greater awareness of health, wellness and balanced lifesty...
Today Jess talks about when to choose sleep over working out/cross - training. There is a huge need for greater awareness of health, wellnes...
Today Jess give us best practices for maintaining clear skin from nutrition to skincare products. There is a huge need for greater awareness...
Today Jess talks to us about the benefits of taking dance classes somewhere different or new. There is a huge need for greater awareness of...