Lucy Christodoulou

Beyond The Barre with Lucy Christodoulou

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Beyond The Barre is a space where Lucy, a former professional ballerina and now qualified Nutritionist, Strength Trainer, Counsellor and Psychology student discusses what goes on beyond the barre in dance. Lucy focuses on topics such as nutrition and diet, fitness and training, mindset, body image, confidence, rejection, auditions, mindfulness tools and the like, alongside interviewing professional dancers in the industry. Welcome!

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Lucy Christodoulou

Episodes

Why can't I stop thinking about and craving food? 25.06.2026 21:13

In this episode I unpack the WHY behind your food headnoise, obsessiveness and constant worry, alongside some tangible HOW steps to helping you break free from this cycle, both mentally and physically. Please share this to someone you know is struggling with this, or implement these tips for yourself. For performance coaching - dm me on instagram!

My Story. Professional ballet, challenging teens, eating disorders and more 30.01.2026 33:27

TW: If you're currently struggling with food and body, please reach out for support. In this episode I am raw and real discussing my story through dance, while navigating health problems, eating disorders, injuries, setbacks and more. From a teenager to my professional career, and now running two coaching businesses.

Quitting & leaving dance. The struggles and what to do next 15.12.2025 17:26

In this episode I unpack four of my major pillars for dancers who retire or decide to step away from the stage. At any level, leaving dancing is tough and difficult. It is a big part of our identities and hugely shapes our days and lives. I hope this episode gives you some peace as to what life can look like after dancing, and how to start that process x

Difficult dance teachers: Staying confident & in your power 22.07.2025 20:52

In this episode, we’re getting real about difficult dance teachers — the ones who push too far, leave you doubting yourself, or make you feel crappy! 🎭 If you've ever walked out of class questioning your worth, feeling crushed by harsh feedback, or wondering if it’s you or them — this is your episode. We will be dissecting your own responsibility, how to communicate, how to navigate the chal...

Mastering the Gap: Thriving Through Audition Season & Between Contracts 15.07.2025 15:51

Audition season and in-between contracts can be some of the most emotionally and financially draining times in a dancer’s life. In this episode, we unpack how to navigate these challenging seasons with clarity, confidence, and strategy. You'll learn how to maintain your mental edge, stay prepared for opportunities, reframe rejection, and avoid burnout in a hyper-competitive field. Whether you...

Fear of rejection in dance 02.07.2025 20:09

In this episode, I unpack the fear of rejection, how it impacts dancers’ self-worth, and how to build resilience when it feels personal. If you’ve ever felt not good enough, this one’s for you.

Welcome Back! Where I've been, inside BTB, what I have in store for you guys and more! 13.05.2025 18:13

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode I re-welcome you to the podcast and share a little on where I have been. Through a year of several health challenges, I took a break form the podcast, but we're back and I have some crazy cool things in store for you all! Thank you for tuning in x