What happens when the world you love becomes the place that breaks you?
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, host, Mel Histon, sits down with her sister, Kate Histon, to uncover a truth that has stayed hidden in the shadows of the dance world for far too long.
From the outside, ballet looks beautiful—poised, elegant, disciplined.
But behind the curtain?
For so many dancers, the reality is far darker.
Kate bravely shares:
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The silent culture of abuse, control and perfectionism inside the ballet world
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How young girls are conditioned to ignore pain, override their bodies and please authority
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The lasting emotional and physical trauma that shaped her adult life
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What finally forced her to confront the truth she had been carrying for decades
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And the powerful healing journey she has been on ever since
This is more than a story about ballet—it’s a story about reclaiming your voice, unlearning the harm you normalised as a girl, and finding your way back to your true self.
Whether you’ve danced, parent a dancer, or have ever abandoned your own needs to fit in or be “good,” this episode will crack something open in you.
It’s raw.
It’s honest.
And it’s one of the most important conversations we’ve ever had.
Listen now to hear how Kate broke free from the system that shaped her—and how she finally started to heal.
Connect with KATE HISTON:
- Instagram @kate_histon
- Instagram: @dance_real_podcast
- Instagram: @master_dancer_mindset
- Website: www.katehiston.com
- Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista
Connect with MEL HISTON:
- Subscribe to make sure you hear the next instalment of Hey Soul Sista!
- Instagram @melissahiston
- Instagram @heysoulsistapodcast
- Watch the podcast video on YouTube: @heysoulsista
- Website: heysoulsista.com
- Website: gotyourbacksista.com
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