The Whole Dancer helping you achieve a more balanced approach to food, your body, dance, and life

Jan 23 2025 70 ep. 16 mins 11

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Jess Spinner is a former pro dancer and now a holistic health, nutrition, and lifestyle coach for dancers. As a dancer you are living your dreams. You should not just survive but thrive and love every minute. This podcast was created to support you to feel your best in mind, body, and spirit. Founder and host Jess Spinner shares insights, information, and actionable steps to help you gain self-awareness to approach dance in ways that feel good. You can reach your goals, feel happy, AND feel balanced.

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What should a ballet dancer's diet consist of?

Jan 23 2025 26 mins

What should dancers eat? Dispelling myths and sharing truths about what to include in an effective, healthy, and supportive eating plan for dance. For more support: Schedule a complimentary coaching consultation!

Dealing with Casting in Dance

Jan 15 2025 24 mins

We've all been there. The cast sheet goes up and you walk over feeling hopeful. Then, you read the list and are totally disappointed with your roles. This episode is about how to cope, gain perspective, and find a more productive path forward whether casting goes your way or not! Get in touch! Email me: [email protected] Schedule your coaching consultation: CLICK HERE

Post Audition Assessment for Growth!!

Nov 21 2024 25 mins

Throughout the audition season, you want to take some time after each audition to assess and reflect. This podcast episode provides practical tips and tasks to help you grow through the audition process. . That growth is going to help you show up with more confidence so you can get closer to your next career steps. . For additional support through audition season, sign up for a fr

Support Yourself Through Nutcracker Season

Oct 22 2024 21 mins

The Nutcracker season is incredibly busy for most dancers. Between holidays, rehearsals, performing, and more...it's just a lot to take on. . You don't want to feel exhausted and burnt out when all is said and done. To avoid the burnout you have to support yourself (or get support) through the season. . List for support, advice, and tips. . Purple Carrot (affiliate link) Book your

Finding Supportive Body Image in Dance

Oct 01 2024 27 mins

I was really surprised to see that I haven't talked about body image on the podcast much (at all?). This is an incredibly important topic and today's episode is quite actionable. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. If you'd like to read my Pointe Magazine Article on Building Body Image Resilience, click here. Are you ready to stop fixating on your body and food and

How to Prepare for Audition Season

Sep 16 2024 28 mins

There are a number of areas of necessary preparation for Auditions: The practical. The mindset. The long game. So much is possible through the audition process. The hardest part is staying calm and confident. This episode shares how to do that. Heres's the Pointe Magazine Article I reference in the episode. Reach Your Healthiest Body in Time for Company Auditions Look

Is Nutrition Information Really What You Need?

Aug 29 2024 31 mins

Very often, dancers think that nutrition knowledge is what they need to achieve their "best" bodies for dance. In a lot of cases, it's not the first (or most important) thing that you should focus on. . This podcast episode dives into that concept and helps you discover what might need your attention instead. . Have a question? Email me: [email protected] . Inte

Parents: Before You Send Your Dancer Away

Jul 22 2024 24 mins

Before you send your dancer away to a residential training program there are a lot of factors to consider. This episode talks through the decision making process and hopefully lets you see that this is a complex choice without one right answer. I think dancers considering leaving home for a residential dance training program would also benefit from giving this one a listen. Have

Dancers: Be Intentional w. Food without Obsessing

Jul 22 2024 18 mins

Do you find you overthink your food choices? Do you feel guilty after you've eaten? It is possible to be intentional with food choices without obsessing. This episode discusses how! Are you ready to uncover a balanced and easy relationship with food and your body? Schedule a free coaching consultation here.

How to Be a Successful Dancer

Jul 15 2024 29 mins

Being a successful dancer requires a truly balanced approach. You'll hear about all the areas you might look at to assess whether you're looking at your dance goals from the most supportive position possible! As mentioned, respond to this feedback survey by July, 24, 2024 to be entered to win a $50 giftcard to the dancewear brand of your choice! To respond to the survey,