In this week’s episode The Dancing Housewife welcomes her friend and special guest Amber Haider, a certified mindset coach, Pro Am ballroom dancer, fitness professional, wife, and mom of four. Together, they address the crucial, but often overlooked issue of trauma bonding in the world of ballroom dance and sports. Amber explains trauma bonding, its signs, and how it manifests within teacher-student relationships as well as studio culture. They discuss the emotional and psychological repercussions, and emphasize the importance of awareness, support, and the steps towards resolving toxic dance relationships. Through candid conversation, they aim to bring light to this prevalent issue and empower individuals in the dance community to seek healthier dynamics.
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Want to learn more about trauma bonding? Check out these books:Why Can’t I Leave by Lisa Martin: https://amzn.to/473wVwYTrauma Binding – Why You Keep Going Back, Why Nothing Makes Sense & How to Feel Like Yourself Again by Lyla Hart: https://amzn.to/4mQRiCb
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Introduction
00:56 Understanding Trauma Bonding in Ballroom Dance
01:47 The Dynamics of ProAm Relationships
04:04 Studio Culture and Its Impact
05:19 The Fear of Speaking Up
07:01 The Psychological and Physical Consequences
11:02 Recognizing and Breaking Free from Toxic Patterns
18:43 Empowering Dancers and Industry Changes
22:25 Amber Haider's Latest Updates and Farewell
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