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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, choreog ...
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Ashley Anna Martinez, MFN, RDN, LD is a Chef, Dietitian, and 3 x Professional Cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals. Her food philosophy is simple, "All foods fit". She has helped many dancers and professional cheerleaders reach their highest performance potential by providing her expertise in culinary and nutrition. Ashley has been dancing since …
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Roger Wright was morbidly obese his entire life, eventually reaching 325 lbs by his late 40s. Having failed at 100s of diets, food plans, nutritionists, etc and was one signed form away from having gastric bypass surgery, he came up with a completely unpredictable and "impossible" plan that shocked his wife, his friends and even himself. Roger's fa…
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Jamie Singleteary, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who loves to inspire and empower individuals on their journey to healthy purposeful living. She is a graduate of Ball State University with a B.A. in Telecommunications and Clark Atlanta University with a M.A. in Clinical Counseling Psychology. Jamie began her professional career in mental hea…
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Lisa Lockwood danced with American Ballet Theatre for ten years, subsequently with Feld Ballet, and was an original cast member of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. A short list of the choreographers she worked with personally include Anthony Tudor, George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Natalia Makarova, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Glen Tetley, Eliot Feld and Sir Kenneth M…
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Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling, which has been published in seven languages. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an online resource…
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Colleen O'Callaghan has been a professional ballet dancer since the age of 16 and continues her remarkable journey at the age of 64. Her life's passion has been the art of ballet, where she has honed her skills and embodied the grace and discipline it demands. Today, Colleen's mission extends beyond the stage. Her goal is to share her knowledge and…
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The holidays are supposed to be a magical time of the year when you have the opportunity to spend time with loved ones and friend.s. It can also be a very difficult time for those who struggle with eating disorders. As a dancer, you may have had a long season of Nutcracker performances and then the anticipation of seeing family. I have outlines som…
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| In Mother, Men and Me: A Memoir of Anxiety, Anorexia and Affairs, Dawn Smith-Theodore unveils a potent saga of love, deceit, and resilience. Amid her personal battle with anorexia, convoluted romantic entanglements, and shocking family secrets, she finds refuge in dance. This memoir reveals the raw complexity of mother-daughter relationships, she…
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It is important for dancers to trust themselves and their body so having confidence and self acceptance is key in the recovery process. Surrounding yourself with community who knows your needs and how to support you. Dance is a passion so use it as a motivation to recover. Nourish your body as it houses your soul and it is your instrument. Using se…
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Kelly Murtagh is a mom, Louisiana-native, and an award-winning actor, writer, producer, singer and children’s book author who works in film, television and theatre. Kelly is also a certified sound healer and breath-work facilitator. She has received multiple awards including the Best Actress Award at Festival South, and the Best Actress Award at th…
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Allie Papazian is from Los Angeles, CA. She trained at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan and was a member of the inaugural class in the Alonzo King LINES Ballet BFA at Dominican University of California, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2010. While in college she danced professionally with Mark Foehringer Dance Project SF, and performed wi…
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Michael Patterson is the Artistic Director of the Patterson School of Ballet located in Erie, PA and is a former professional danseur with the Pennsylvania Ballet, now known as the Philadelphia Ballet. While at the Pennsylvania Ballet, Mr. Patterson danced many roles in works by George Balanchine, including The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Night’s Dream…
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It is my pleasure to welcome Jessica Wallis, Founder and Executive Director of Ballet in the City. Jessica has produced and presented programming with dancers such as Ashley Bouder, Sonia Rodriguez, and Misty Copeland, at prestigious venues including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She is a two-time honors graduate of The Univer…
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On this week's installment of the Tu Tu Thin Podcast, I have Sasha Gorrell, PhD joining me! Sasha Gorrell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. Her position is within the Eating Disorders Program where her clinical focus is in the treatment of adolescents wi…
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Lamont Brown is a New York-based performer and choreographer. He is originally from Long Island and is a graduate of the Dance Theatre Conservatory at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Lamont’s performance career has taken him all over the globe. Recently seen in the 1st National Tour of “Mean Girls The Broadway Musical” a…
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I am thrilled to be airing the latest episode of the TuTu Thin Podcast because on this week's edition, Bob Schwarz will be joining me! Bob went from soccer coach to dancer dad. While his 3 other boys were playing tennis, soccer, baseball and other sports, his third son discovered his passion for dance. Bob shares his story of learning a new languag…
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Nicole Farnsworth is a board-certified sports dietitian with the Female Athlete Program and Division of Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is a clinical dietitian for Laura Moretti Nutrition, a group nutrition practice specializing in performance nutrition and nutrition counseling for eating disorders. Nicole is additionally a NASM-…
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I feel honored to welcome Dr. Johanna O'Flaherty, PhD to the TuTu Thin Podcast. She is an expert in crisis management from a psychological perspective, and a renowned expert in the field of trauma, addiction and recovery. She was the Vice President of Treatment Services at the Betty Ford Center from 2006 to 2013, and then served as the CEO of the L…
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Jennifer Milner is a ballet coach and certified Pilates trainer specializing in athletes, dancers and post-injury recoveries. As a classical ballet dancer, Jennifer danced with several companies across the United States before moving to New York to do musical theatre, most notably playing Meg Giry in The Phantom of the Opera. After a knee injury en…
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Let's give a big warm welcome to my latest podcast guest, Michelle Chaviano! Michelle began her dancing career in Miami at the Art of Classical Ballet and has since danced with the English National Ballet, Teatru De Ballet in Romania and more. She has now joined Charlottesville ballet for their 2023-2024 season. In addition to her performing career…
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I am honored to welcome to the podcast, Carolyn Costin, my mentor. Carolyn is a world renowned, sought-after eating disorder clinician, author, and international speaker. Recovered herself, Carolyn recognized her calling after successfully treating her first eating disorder client in 1979. Carolyn was first to publicly say that people with eating d…
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We welcome to the podcast, Erin Yen, who is a mixed-race professional dancer and choreographer currently residing in San Mateo, CA. Erin holds a BFA with distinction in Dance from the Ohio State University. She is fluent in Laban Movement Analysis, and she was the first to Labanotate work from acclaimed choreographer Doug Varone. Erin has additiona…
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We welcome Robyn Goldberg, RDN to the TuTu Thin podcast. Robyn began her career at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as the in-patient dietitian in the Department of Cardiology. Over the last twenty-five years she has developed her own private practice in Los Angeles, CA, where she specializes in medical conditions, disordered eating, eati…
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We welcome KIM MASELLI to the Tu Tu Thin Podcast. She is the President & Artistic Director for the Pacific Festival Ballet received her early dance training from her mother, Joyce Hurley. At age 16, she was accepted to the Washington School of Ballet where she gained her first professional stage experience. She was awarded a full scholarship to the…
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I am excited to welcome Kendall Alway PT, DPT to the TuTu Thin Podcast. She is a former professional dancer with over 20 years of ballet training and 21 years of experience as a dance physical therapist. In 2013 she founded SF Performing Arts PT in San Francisco, CA and in 2021, launched Pointe Safe, a continuing education program for ballet teache…
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Our guest this week, Jacqueline Porter founded and directs The Dallas Conservatory, with 16 studios on three campuses and a faculty of three dozen top pros teaching Dance, Theater, Music, Voice, TV/Film and Fitness to 1,700 children and adults of every level from beginner to professional. A classically trained former professional dancer/singer on B…
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In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I am so excited to welcome to the podcast, Dr. Jennifer L. Gaudiani. Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Me…
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I am so pleased to welcome Nasira Burkholder-Cooley, R.D. and former dancer. Nasira is a registered dietitian, fitness expert, and nutrition educator. She was drawn to nutrition and public health as a result of her diverse background in science, fine arts, and fitness. Nasira was a classical ballet dancer and trained with Pacific Northwest Ballet i…
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I have had the pleasure of working with James Kinney and am so happy to have him on the podcast. James Kinney is a World Choreography Award-winning director, choreographer and creative producer whose celebrated artistic vision has established him as a respected voice in the world of dance entertainment across all mediums. Most recently, Kinney has …
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We are pleased to welcome to the podcast, Dr. Martha B. Koo, M.D. She completed her undergraduate studies at Princeton University and her medical training at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. She obtained her psychiatry residency training at the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Institute and her subsequent psychoanalytic training at the New…
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I am pleased to welcome Zippora Karz, a former soloist ballerina with the New York City Ballet where she performed for 16 years on stage and in televised performances. She was featured in a variety of roles choreographed by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins as well as works choreographed for her by such choreographers as Peter Martins and Lynne …
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I am so proud to welcome my colleague, Jessica Cignarelli to the Tutu Thin Podcast. Jessica is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in working with individuals in high-profile environments. Synthesizing her clinical expertise with disordered eating and sport/performance, Jessica assists individuals with successfully balancing and navigating t…
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It is my pleasure to welcome Evan Schwarz to the TuTu Thin podcast. He will discuss his journey as a male dancer, body image issues as a male dancer and his career in Europe as a dancer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Evan Schwarz is a Swiss/Austrian/American freelance dance artist. He received his training from The Juilliard School in…
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We are so excited to welcome Dr. Moreen Rubin to the podcast. From professional ballroom dancer to psychologist, Moreen shares her insights on her life as a ballroom dancer, competitions, body image and her transition to her career as a clinical therapist. In her therapy practice, she specializes in treating food and body image issues, self-esteem,…
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As we begin the NBA season, I thought it would be apropos to introduce Lindsey Kovacevich Riley to the TuTu Thin Podcast. She was a former NBA dancer for the Denver Nuggets. Lindsey grew up in Southern California and started dancing at the age of four. Her dancing took her many places and provided experiences and memories that have lasted a lifetim…
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It is my pleasure to welcome Charlotte Simons to the TuTu Thin Podcast. Charlotte Simons is currently the Director of Cheerleading for the Cincinnati Bengals where she has held the position for 29 years. She manages 30 team members, referred to as Ben-Gals, also, 350 Junior Ben-Gals ages 5-18 years old, plus approximately 200 alumni Ben-Gal Cheerle…
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Dana Stackpole Barbour talks about her career that spanned over 25 years as a ballet dancer with American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet and her transition to Broadway. Dana shares about her initial meeting with Mikhail Baryshnikov when he invited her to join American Ballet Theatre. Dana shares her advice about the care of their body for lon…
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My interview with Renée Bunker touches on the highlights and challenges of her life as a D1 gymnast at Penn State and then as a competitive triathlete. Renée went on to become an Assistant United States Attorney and is currently a lawyer in Maine working with families in mediation as well as mentoring those struggling with eating disorders. It is m…
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The dancer or athlete who is pursuing a high level performance in either dance or an athletic sport has different needs and will need support from their loved ones, friends, and family. Be aware of the warning signs of an eating disorder. Not everyone who is a dancer or an athlete will develop an eating disorder, but it is good to be aware of the s…
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There are many positive benefits from exercise such as strengthening muscles, lowering blood pressure, stimulating bone growth, raising metabolism, and enhancing circulation to name a few. So why would it ever be a problem, especially with a dancer or athlete? Someone with an exercise addiction will depend on the exercise for their self worth, self…
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Not every dancer or athlete will develop an eating disorder, but they are more likely than the general public. There are many reasons that someone develops an eating disorder. In this podcast, we explore the signs, symptoms and treatment for eating disorders as they relate to dancers and athletes. Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin Podcast Pl…
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Trust is the end result of a dance between two people. It is the foundation of all relationships. The dancer and athlete are no exception. They must be able to trust their body that it will perform and also trust their coaches, teachers, team mates, partners, and other dancers. This episode will explore how trust is is used to improve performance f…
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What is the language we use to push ourself to be the best dancer or athlete we can be. What is the language that coaches, teachers, or choreographers use and how does that impact your performance. Language is important and we need to pay attention as to how we talk to ourselves as well as how we allow others to talk to us. The more positive and co…
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How to promote positive body image for dancers and athletes. The body is their instrument and needs to be cared for and nourished. Recognizing the importance of self care, which includes food, sleep, time off, and how to balance their life with dance or their sport. Healing their relationship with their body from the inside out. Thank you for liste…
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Dance breeds perfectionism..... Perfectionism can fuel the drive for the dancer to attend classes, auditions, rehearsals and balances their other activities. There is also a dark side of perfectionism, where the dancer begins to lose perspective. Do not let the allure of perfectionism steal your passion for dance. Thank you for listening to The TuT…
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