Episodes

Giving ourselves grace, being in tune with our body, and understanding how our life force works can make a profound impact on our self-healing journey. This interview with Dr. Lynn Carey delves into holistic healing, suggesting that understanding the body's interconnected systems and tuning in to your senses, from the nervous system to internal wisdom, is crucial for individual healing. The discussion highlights self-awareness, taking responsibility for one's well-being, and recognizing the mi...

Understanding ourselves is difficult enough, but understanding our partners is even more due to our differences and the underlying human and relationship dynamics. In this episode, Jenny Cohen and Andre Paradis talk about developing strong and lasting relationships. The conversation navigates the deep connection and important aspects and secrets of relationships in consideration of gender intelligence and behavior, and understanding how to support each other using psychology and relationship dy...

If you are raised in a household of anger or fear, can you change and focus on love instead? In today's episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny shares a conversation with Paul Zolman. He shares that his family has a reputation for knowing only the language of anger. But he realized years after that he did not want that anymore. He made the decision to love instead. Is it that easy? Tune in and find out. What to expect in this episode: 07:52 - I don't want to be angry 08:57 - Destination dating and em...

"Don't ever give up on love." We hear this too often, but once you get your heart broken, it feels easier to go on and not be in any romantic relationships. After a divorce or a breakup in a long-term relationship, it feels scary to go out and meet people. Dr Charlene Smith, today's guest, understands that fear and trepidation. Join Jenny and Charlene as they discuss dating practices and tips for finding your soulmate! What to expect in this episode: 02:05- Love after a failed relationship 05...

For years, women have been bombarded by messages that they can only be happy if they look a certain way. Magazines, TV, and movies all perpetuate this version of a stick-thin woman who fits into tiny clothes. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny shares the mic with Rachel Lavin. She is the author of Doughnut Diaries. She wrote the book to reach out to women to make them feel that they are not alone in what they are feeling with their bodies and to help them heal their relationship with food....

Those who are helping us journey through trauma are sometimes, if not often, the ones who braved their own path through at an early stage in their lives. It is one thing to live, and an entirely different thing to thrive. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny shares the mic with Derick Johnson, an expert coach and adviser to businesses, authors, speakers, and companies. Learn from Derick's advice on how to handle yourself when you're struggling mentally, lessons from his military training abo...

We often do not see beyond the care and interaction we have with nurses as they take care of us. Expectations are set, often from the perspective of our need, and not from their expertise in healthcare. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny interviews Jackie Thomas who's in a mission to help burned-out healthcare workers. See things from the perspective of nurses with the challenges they go through while making sure the patient under their care gets the best care they can possibly give. What...

When we experience back pain, we approach it with something that can deal with it, like medications and wearables that can help alleviate, but not necessarily address the cause itself. How do we understand what's causing it? In this episode of Dance to heal, Jenny talks to Greg Stern about how we can deal with the root cause of our back pain from following the wrong posture or a misconception of the functionalities of footwear. Tune in to know more about other misconceptions when it comes to fo...

Since childhood we are encouraged to think positively to go through life and towards our goal. But imagine a perspective that looks beyond content of positive and negative thoughts, and into the function of whether it gets us moving towards success. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny welcomes Dr. Eddie O’Connor, in a mind opening discussion about positive thinking as it relates to our daily reality. Learn about how negative thinking can also drive us forward to our goals in life, as well a...

In our quest to heal, we sometimes require a separate identity that we may be free to truly express how we feel. Even though that separation is optional, the identity is nonetheless, real. In this episode of Dance to heal, Jenny discusses with Sabine Roden about following the voice of your heart, braving the unknown, and the journey to becoming who you really are. What to expect in this episode: 00:10 – Sabine’s journey and passion for dance 03:45 – A journey through separate identities. 06...

Dance and movement, as a language, is a universal way of communicating with others. It may not be that easy to use it to show who we are, but its message is easily understood by everyone. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny talks to Jill Collins, the Owner and Artistic Director of Sahlala Dancers International Dance Company, in a discussion about dance as an identity and method for healing. Learn about safety from the perspective of a teacher and students, including ways to prevent burnout ...

The best way to support someone going through cancer, even if it’s only a suspected case, is to learn about what they are going through, and more importantly, how to give that support. In this special episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny talks about the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and her tips for those who found a lump and are going through the process of waiting for their results. This episode is a must for all, not only women, but those who are providing support in their time of need. Jenny al...

Giving love is not the same as receiving it; for most people, giving it out is easy in many ways and forms. What makes receiving it a struggle is the way we see ourselves. In this episode of Dance to heal, Jenny interviews Justin Senense and together they discuss the message of being kind to ourselves, to allow ourselves to feel and have the permission to be something. Learn about shame response and how it is different from permission response when dealing with our well-being. What to expect i...

Creating life requires a tremendous amount of energy, and giving birth entails the release of that energy within. To say that a woman's body went through trauma is an understatement. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny sits with Ariyana on a discussion about a woman's journey to giving birth. From changes in the body during pregnancy to what happens after giving birth, this is a conversation for everyone - from expectant mothers to those who are trying to understand what is happening post-p...

The journey to healing has many forms, and art is one of them. When we use art to express, we form a connection with our inner self, and it requires us to be present in order to figure out that message from within. In this episode of Dance to heal, Jenny welcomes Caroline Karp into the show, in a conversation about the art of expressive living, dancing sunflowers and the role of art in helping us go through our fears. Just like Caroline's art, their very casual and almost-carefree discourse hid...

The journey to self-discovery is filled with confusing directions and self-sabotage. We need someone outside looking in to show us the way and help us reconnect with ourselves, maybe even down to a cellular level. If we are not aware, the tiniest things can snowball into the biggest blockers in our path. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny talks with Jennifer Kornowske, also known as Navah, in a compelling conversation about their journeys to self-discovery, and how they can help others to ...

The power of movement extends beyond the physical and emotional benefit of connecting with our inner self. Even as a word, it helps people understand that dance is not scary thing. Its essence is in the whispers between the music, your movement, and your inner self. In this episode of Dance to heal, Jenny sits with the Jillina, the ultimate dance educator, as they talk about the evolution of the role of dance in our lives, and the rewards of following your passion with consistency. Discover how...

To move to music gives us the ability heal by taking us to an inner plane that allows us to detach from our trauma. In that moment of freedom, we can be present, and give ourselves permission to experience pure joy. In this episode of Dance to heal, Jenny welcomes back Oreet, Founder of SharQuí - The Bellydance Workout in a discussion about the role of dance in promoting family, prayer, culture, and community. Tune in to know more about how you can take part in their amazing dance community eve...

We give so much of ourselves in service to others, and while that gives so much happiness and positivity, we have to admit it also takes so much in return. In this episode of Dance To Heal, Jenny welcomes Lynnette Day of Maui Belly Dance Company. Lynnette has found a way to intertwine the things she is most passionate about in her life. She is an Occupational Therapist and a Dance Company Director who is also offering dance classes in her studio and online. Discover the power of dance in givin...

Not many of us know how to have fun while going through life, and fewer still who understand how to give ourselves permission to play. Being true to yourself and being present is easier through dance and movement because the language is unfiltered. Join us in this episode of Dance To Heal, as Jenny talks with the multi-talented artist Cat LaCohie, who is known by her stage name Vixen DeVille. They take us through a journey to self-awareness, understanding the depth of Burlesque, and projecting ...

Understanding dance through the lens of music is by feeling that life energy that consumes. It’s one thing to be able to find yourself, and another to find others like you. Join us in this episode of Dance To Heal, as Jenny talks with Thea Komen about finding yourself through music and movement. Thea’s classes are a must for everyone who wants to discover more of themselves through bellydance, and there is an invitation to a weekend party for those who want a safe space to get to know themselv...

We may have gone through so much trauma as a child, that even if we do not remember, our bodies still do. It goes beyond cognition and logic, but certainly within reach in between the meaningful movements as we dance. Join us in this episode of Dance To Heal, as Jenny talks with Lauren Peterson about how movement can help us deal with vicarious trauma, even those that goes far back from what we can remember. What to expect in this episode: 00:25 – Lauren's educational background and specializa...

Join us in this special episode of Dance To Heal, as Jenny welcomes Anthony Tomizza in a heartwarming conversation about hiding ourselves, even with good intentions, and realizing that the only way to move forward to be unafraid. It is true that when we hide who we are, those that we think we avoid hurting ends up so when they see how we have hurt ourselves instead. This is an emotional conversation you would not want to miss. What to expect in this episode: 00:51 – Notes on differences betwee...

The journey through life is riddled with confusion and understanding, vulnerability and safety, despair and survival. In our quest for self-discovery, we come to understand that the limit of our success is the line we refuse to confront, and that line is ever changing. In this episode of Dance To Heal, Jenny talks about acknowledging trauma and past hurts, being honest with yourself, and being brave enough to confront the things you have been trying to avoid. When we allow ourselves to understa...