TuTu Thin: A Podcast for Dancers | Be a healthy dancer/athlete in mind, body and spirit.
The TuTu Thin Podcast will explore the complex relationship between dancers, athletes, their body and eating disorders, explaining how eating disorders can too easily develop in this driven, perfectionistic yet vulnerable population. TuTu Thin also explores the relationship between the dancer/athlete and the drive for perfection. How can the dancer/athlete develop healthy eating patterns in a world where there is expectation to have a strong, yet thin body. How can the dance teacher, choreographers, coaches and parents identify who may be struggling with an eating disorder? Coaches and dance teachers can promote healthy body image, but what is their responsibility if a dancer/athlete is exhibiting signs of having an eating disorder? Both prevention and treatment of eating disorders for the dancer/athlete are examined as well as how to return them back to their passion for dance or their sport. There will also be interviews with dancers, athletes, and those who work with them to promote wellness in mind, body and spirit.
Episodes
Anneliese Guerin originally started dancing in her hometown of Spokane, WA. She started her professional ballet training at Pacific Northwest Ballet School in 2014. After training for two years at PNBS, she was accepted to San Francisco Ballet School. She trained in the school for two years and was then promoted to the San Francisco Ballet School Trainee Program. During that time, she choreographed her first piece on her fellow tr...
Nia Lonette, a talented dancer, model, and choreographer originally from Temple Hill, has been working in the entertainment industry for 10+ years. Nia has had the gift of shifting between working not only in front of the camera but also behind. As the talent she has had the privilege of collaborating with artists such as Usher, Beyonce, Kali Uchis, Kem, and prestigious brands like Tiffany & Co, 7/11, OneSize and More .
Kari Brunson Wright, Josh Spell, and Rachel Coates talk about their new Ilumn Collective app that is defining how mental health and coaching can be accessible for dancers, dance educators and parents. Join the podcast as we talk about perfectionism, body image, compassion and resilience for the dancer.
Kari Brunson WrightAfter nearly a decade dancing with Pacific Northwest Ballet and thirteen years as a food entrepreneur and CEO, K...
Galit Friedlander is a Los Angeles-based choreographer, dance educator, and certified personal trainer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She has worked on projects including PRINCE’s Welcome 2 America Tour, Pharrell’s Happy video, and served as the lead choreographer for the WNBA’s LA Sparks’ SparKids dance team for six seasons.
As the creator and host of the DanceSpeak podcast, Galit has interviewed over 200 leaders...
Dr. Bar is a highly qualified and experienced physician with double board certification in Internal Medicine and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Bar completed her Fellowship at Stanford Medical Center and worked as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford Medical Center. Dr. Bar provides expert care around the medical complications of malnutrition, eating disorders and disordered eating, with a compassionate and ...
Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CEDS-S is a seasoned nutrition therapist and recognized leader in the field of eating disorders. Founder and Executive Director, Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative, FEED: IOP, CONNECT and CONCIERGE programs in New York. She is the founder and host of the Chats in the Living Room support groups and podcast. Sondra specializes in treatment and training of the collaborative approach to eating disorders. S...
From a spirited tomboy to a celebrated ballerina, Roni Mahler’s journey is as captivating as her performances.
In this episode, Roni shares about her love of the Yankees, Mickey Mantle and all her experiences as a young ballerina on the road. This interview will make you want to buy her new book. In Tomboy Ballerina, she shares the triumphs, heartbreaks, and backstage moments that shaped a remarkable life in dance.
Roni danced wit...
Sherry Lin is a registered dietitian and dancer from Chicago, IL. She provides a holistic, non-diet approach to help clients experience greater joy and fulfillment in life and in their relationship with food. Sherry is committed to meeting clients where they're at, and walking alongside them as they discover what “healthy” means for them. She values cultural awareness and nuance, diversity and health equity, commun...
Josh Spell is a licensed social worker in the state of Washington and currently works in private practice in Seattle. Before beginning his practice, Josh worked in the field of eating disorders and generalized behavioral health settings. He earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington and received his undergraduate degree from Seattle University. Josh was a dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet from 2001...
As we close our 3rd season and the 75th Episode, we want to thank you for being a listener of our program and hope you find the information helpful.
This episode explores the "D's" of the Eating Disorder and integrating them into the Healthy self. Full Recovery is possible and I hope this is helpful to you in your journey.
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DERRYL YEAGER
Founder and Artistic Director of Odyssey Dance Theatre
As a professional dancer for over two decades, Derryl Yeager has had experience in every style and medium. He received his BFA and MFA degrees at the University of Utah while becoming a principal dancer with Ballet West. He then went on to perform in the Broadway Shows A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, and Cats and has appeared in numerous TV and Film projects that in...
Dr. Elena Kapustina found her true calling and completed her PsyD in Clinical Psychology after earning her MBA and spending years working as the CFO for major corporations. She founded Iris Healing® to holistically work with dual diagnosis patients in order to create a more sustainable recovery. From managing 1,000 employees to creating a top of the line treatment center, Dr. Kapustina harnesses her passion ...
Juli Shamash is a former elementary school teacher turned stay-at-home mom. After tragically losing her 19-year-old son Tyler from fentanyl poisoning in 2018, she and another grieving mom started Moms Against Drugs, a nonprofit to help other grieving parents. Juli is currently focusing on her family’s new non profit, Drug Awareness Foundation. She is working to promote fentanyl awareness and drug education for grades 7-12. She spea...
As a nurse practitioner, Dr. Schreiner has primarily practiced in pediatric/adolescent health and has specialized in the mental health care of children and adolescents. Dr. Schreiner continues her passion for education via her teaching and mentoring for nurse practitioner students from around the country and currently guest lectures at UCLA’s School of Nursing where she teaches on Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health for the Fam...
Nancy Dobbs Owen has performed throughout the United States, with both ballet and modern
companies and then as a ballerina and a Meg cover in the National Tour of Andrew Lloyd
Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. Regional theater includes productions at American
Musical Theatre of San Jose, The Magic Theater, 42nd St. Moon, and Berkeley Opera. LA
theatre includes Theatre of Note, The Alex Theater, The Hudson Theater, The Santa Monica
Play...
Rachel Fine is a board-certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with advanced certifications in Eating Disorders (CEDS-C), Sports Nutrition (CSSD), and Intuitive Eating. Rachel founded To The Pointe Nutrition in 2013, and built The Healthy Dancer® curriculum with the mission to provide credible nutrition education to all dancers, including dance parents and dance educators worldwide.
The Healthy Dancer® combines Rachel’s expertis...
Raul Machorro shares his story from a young child with no dance experience to The High School of Performing Arts in Houston to The Houston Ballet and on to Los Angeles as a dancer. His story is compelling and one that shows to never
Raul loves sharing his passion for fitness and dance with everyone he meets! He's a master teacher for Equinox and has choreographed for Coca-Cola, Los Angeles Opera, The Latin Grammy’s, RuPaul’s D...
Terry V. Eagan, M.D. is a prominent Beverly Hills psychiatrist, founder and CEO of Eagan Medical Group, LLC., a thriving mental health practice treating over 2000 patients annually. His private patients have included leaders in industry, politics, and performers from television, music and film, many of whom have been at the extremes of celebrity. Dr. Eagan is an expert in the complexities of mental health and addiction treatment ...
Lauren Gaul has a multifaceted professional career performing as a Radio City Rockette for over 10 years appearing in the national touring company and on the great stage at Radio City Music Hall. She was also a Rockette swing for three years and worked under the direction of; Linda Haberman, Julie Branam, Dennis Callahan, Becky Downing, and Eileen Grace. As a Rockette she appeared in numerous media tours, events, and parades and on...
When you recover, you can do almost anything… ✨
Join us as we welcome Maggie Felmann to the TuTu Thin Podcast! Maggie, an Eating Disorder Coach and passionate animal advocate, shares her incredible journey—from battling an unforgiving eating disorder to rescuing animals during the LA fires and helping others heal.
Growing up as a young artist in West LA, Maggie faced the pressures of perfection firsthand. After ye...
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