2x26 - Cheryl Burke on Breaking Down Walls and Building a Legacy

If you’re a fan of "Dancing With the Stars," this episode of Oldish is a must-listen! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Cheryl Burke, the trailblazing American dancer, model, and television host. Best known as a professional dancer on ABC’s "Dancing With the Stars," Cheryl has graced the stage for an incredible 26 seasons and made history as the first female champion of the show. Beyond her illustrious dance career, Cheryl now hosts the popular podcast Sex, Lies, and Spray Tans, where she brings her unique perspective and charm to each episode talking all things ‘DWTS’.  In this deeply personal and heartfelt conversation, Cheryl opens up about the challenges she’s faced, including her experience with childhood trauma, surviving sexual abuse at just 5-years-old, coping with her parents’ separation, battling alcohol addiction, and navigating the loss of her father, with whom she had a complicated relationship. Cheryl’s story is one of resilience, strength and finding purpose through adversity. Episode out now wherever you get your podcasts, or you can watch the full video on YouTube—find all the links in the @OldishPod bio! Cheryl Burke links: Website: https://www.cheryl-burke.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylburke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCherylBurke Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-lies-and-spray-tans/id1707240253   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices