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Why Injury Decisions Feel So Heavy, and How Dance Moms Can Find Clarity Without Regret
When your dancer is injured or burned out, the hardest part isn’t finding the right option, it’s carrying the weight of the decision. In this episode, we talk about why injury decisions feel so heavy for dance moms,...
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The Results Are In...
The Next Step: Unpacking a Serious Diagnosis and Demanding Answers. Following up on a dancer's unexpected diagnosis of a meniscal tear, this episode delves into the crucial next stage of the injury journey. Learn why...
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The News No Dance Mom Wants to Hear
What if the small, nagging pain your dancer brushes off… isn’t small at all?
In this eye-opening episode, Karina shares the surprising discovery of her daughter’s unexpected injury with no dramatic fall, no clear...
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Unpopular "opinion"
In this episode of the Thriving Dancers Podcast, host Karina discusses the risks associated with forced stretching in dance, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual limits and advocating for a holistic...
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The #1 Reason Dancers Burn Out (and What No One's Talking About)
Burnout in dance isn't just from spending too many hours in the studio. It's from striving toward perfection you can never reach. When dancers realize they'll never get every technique, every position, every...
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Why Injuries Keep Happening?
Why do injuries happen when you're doing everything right? You rest, ice, follow all the advice... and injuries still happen. Here's the truth: most dancers push through pain (even when we tell them not to). The...
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The Reason Behind Thriving Dancers
What if everything you’ve been told about dancer wellness is only half the story?
In this kickoff episode, Karina, a health educator, doctoral student in Integrative Health, and dance mom of 13+ years, reveals the...
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