Dance To Heal Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 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 rel...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 meth...

Send us Fan Mail 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 resu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 abo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 b...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, als...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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, p...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Danc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Vi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 thro...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ba...

Send us Fan Mail 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 e...

Send us Fan Mail 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 yours...

Send us Fan Mail For those who have experienced trauma in whatever form, the journey to moving on is always a struggle. However, in the natural course of our lives, every time we close a chapter, it also yearns for a form of closure. While our consciousness can only process so much, it's hidden part will always be waiting to be recognized.    In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny welcomes D...

Send us Fan Mail When we dance as an exercise, we accept it as a function of fitness. However, there are dances like belly dancing, that we appreciate as an art form or a way to commune with our inner self. There are pioneers of movement who realized that in that in-between form and function, we can develop our inner strength.  In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny is joined by Oreet, the founde...

Send us Fan Mail We perceive the limitations of dance and movement along the edges of our consciousness within the reaches of what our body can do. Behind that veil, our psyche is also reacting to that connection with our inner self, along with hidden injuries and forgotten wounds.   In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny is joined by Amanda Rose on a scholarly and empathetic dialogue about dance...

Send us Fan Mail Dance and movement have many essences, but the most significant are those that help inspire us and others to get through the day. In all the trials of life, we always reflect on how we went through adversity in retrospect; but in that instant, when we're pushing against the tides, being present in the moment is the way to survive.  In this episode, join our host, Jenny Cohen...

Send us Fan Mail As people began to understand the language of music that talks to their soul, dance as an expression became an extension of instinct. In between these lines of silent conversation, people discover a path to find their true self, paving the way for a lot of possibilities, including healing from within.    In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny welcomes Zoe Jakes, a founding member...

Send us Fan Mail Dance as a performing art requires a certain amount of transformation as the artist performs. The wisdom in transformation through these movements is a lesson best experienced to be learned.  In this episode of Dance to Heal, join our host, Jenny Cohen as she welcomes Sadie Marquardt, a world-renowned Bellydance performer and mentor. Together they talk about their experiences on h...

Send us Fan Mail In any form of dance and movement, training is a way of life. You have to work your body, whether by external advisers or by yourself. While it is natural for training to impose a level of discomfort, when do we say it's time for our body to rest?   In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny is joined by her son, Daniel Rei Cohen as they talk about his experiences growing up wit...

Send us Fan Mail We think of dance mostly as a form of representation of each culture, but it can also be a vessel of heritage handed down to succeeding generations. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny welcomes Kapua to the podcast, as they talk about the role of dance in his life and his artistic pursuits. In between their stories, we discover the essence of dance as a heritage.    What to ex...

Send us Fan Mail Movement, in any form, always comes with change, purpose, and direction. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny pays tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrating her life and survival, and standing in memory of her sisters who did not make it. Together with her daughter, Ariella, they discuss the behind the scenes of families who have went through the same ordeal. Ariell...