THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

THE HARD CORPS PODCAST

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The ballet podcast where we get in ‘Hard Corps’ with dancers around the world, having open and honest conversations about the struggles and rewards of full time ballet training.

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Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

6. Grace Reid- What life is like as a Brit training at the Vaganova. Pt.1 25.01.2021

Hi everyone, welcome to part 1 of my conversation with Grace, a Brit living in Russia studying at the Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg. This was a super interesting conversation about living abroad, staying strong and so much more. You can find Grace on Instagram @gracedanoush, and her podcast ‘a good natter’, enjoy!

5. Social Media and its effects on how we perceive ourselves, w/ Sophie Poulain 18.01.2021

Hi everyone, in this episode I am joined by Sophie Poulain for a part 2! Where we get into the nitty gritty of social media and it’s effects on body image. You can find Sophie on Instagram @Sophieballerina02.

4. Finding the right place for you, competitions & overcoming health issues with Sophie Poulain. 17.01.2021

Hi everyone, in this episode I’m joined with Sophie Poulain, where we talk about her journey in ballet, through navigating competitions, training at home, and finding your ‘fit’ when it comes to training. You can find Sophie on Instagram @sophieballerina02

3. Audition chats with Rebecca Haw 04.01.2021

Hi everyone, welcome back to episode 3! In this episode I’m joined by Rebecca Haw, dancer with Semperopera Ballet Dresden where we chat about her journey and experience with auditions, her new programme ‘audition educator’ and so much more. You can find Becca on Instagram @missbeccahaw & @auditioneducator if you have any questions regarding auditions so don’t hesitate to get in touch!

2. Answering your questions on Body Image, Body Dysmorphia & Othorexia w/ Ellen Roberts 28.12.2020

Hi everyone, in this episode I’m joined with Ellen Roberts, also known as @humansindanceproject. In this episode we have an open conversation about body Dysmorphia, our feelings and experiences, answering your questions and lots more. You can find Ellen on Instagram @Elllenroberts, @humansindanceproject, it was amazing so have such an open conversation with a like minded dancer.

23.2020 round up & chit chats W/ JADE CAWTHRAW 21.12.2020

Hi everyone and welcome to season 2! This first episode is a lot more chatty and disorganised than usual, I am joined by my good friend Jade for a 2020 round up and a good general chit chat, so grab a snack and get comfy, or head out side for some fresh air. I hope you enjoy this very raw episode !

22. MARINA BULL 23.11.2020

Hi everyone, this is the eighth episode in my mini series, the Trauma Diaries, and the last episode of season 1! In this episode I am joined by Marina Bull, you can find her on Instagram @marinasremedial on Instagram, and marinasremedial.com.au for her website. In this series I speak to individuals who have opened up to me to talk about their trauma experienced during full time training at vocatio...

21. ANONYMOUS 16.11.2020

Hi everyone, this is the second episode in my mini series, the Trauma Diaries. In this episode I am joined by a dancer who will remain anon, In this series I speak to individuals who have opened up to me to talk about their trauma experienced during full time training at vocational school. I have included a disclaimer below: Disclaimer The content on this podcast is not specialist advice, only spe...

20: ISABEL FILBY 09.11.2020

Hi everyone, this is the 6th episode in my mini series, the Trauma Diaries. In this episode I am joined by Isabel Filby, you can find her on Instagram @bellaballerina_x. In this series I speak to individuals who have opened up to me to talk about their trauma experienced during full time training at vocational school. I have included a disclaimer below: Disclaimer The content on this podcast is no...

19. SASHA DREYER 02.11.2020

Hi everyone, this is the second episode in my mini series, the Trauma Diaries. In this episode I am joined by Sasha Dreyer, you can find her on Instagram @sashdrey, she also runs a a nutrition account which is @vitabloom_nutrition, which she has built alongside her study in nutrition and dietetics. In this series I speak to individuals who have opened up to me to talk about their trauma experience...

18. HATTIE ALLEN 26.10.2020

Hi everyone, this is the third episode in my mini series, the Trauma Diaries. In this episode I am joined by Hattie Allen, you can find her on Instagram @hatsallen, she also runs an Zine, which you can also find on Instagram @theanonymouszine. In this series I speak to individuals who have opened up to me to talk about their trauma experienced during full time training at vocational school. I have...

17. ISSY MOORE 19.10.2020

Hi everyone, this is the second episode in my mini series, the Trauma Diaries. In this episode I am joined by Issy Moore, you can find her on Instagram @issymoore. In this series I speak to individuals who have opened up to me to talk about their trauma experienced during full time training at vocational school. I have included a disclaimer below: Disclaimer The content on this podcast is not spec...

16. HARRIET WILLIAMSON 12.10.2020

Hi everyone, this is the second episode in my mini series, the Trauma Diaries. In this episode I am joined by Harriet Williamson, you can find her on Instagram @harrietwilliamson_, In this series I speak to individuals who have opened up to me to talk about their trauma experienced during full time training at vocational school. I have included a disclaimer below: Disclaimer The content on this po...

15. BECCA HARRIS 05.10.2020

Hi everyone, this is the first episode in my mini series, the Trauma Diaries. In this episode I am joined by Becca Harris, you can find her on Instagram @xxbecca1100xx or her blog ‘ A slice of Privilege, https://www.asliceofprivilege.com/’ In this series I speak to individuals who have opened up to me to talk about their trauma experienced during full time training at vocational school. I have inc...

14. Maddie Blessinger: The brain behind the insta post that went viral. 28.09.2020

Hi everyone, in today’s episode I am joined by Maddie Blessinger, the dancer who created something so powerful that blew up on our insta pages. I chat to her about her story, training and why she created the survey. You can follow her on Instagram @maddiebless, where you can find the link in her bio to take part in a more up to date survey. I hope you enjoy the episode, and make sure to share!

13. CONVOS WITH THE PROS: AUSDANCERSOVERSEAS 21.09.2020

Hi everyone! In this episode I am joined by Stephanie, the woman behind AUSDANCERSOVERSEAS, she is a registered Doctor, and Sports Nutritionist. We get into the nitty gritty on dancers Nutrition, hormonal health in dancers, the importance of periods, we also answer your questions and so much more! You can find her on Instagram as @ausdancersoverseas, on twitter and her website is ausdancersoversea...

12. CONVOS WITH THE PROS: Terry Hyde/ Counselling for Dancers 31.08.2020

Hi everyone, in this episode I am joined by Terry Hyde, also know as @counsellingfordancers on Instagram, where we speak about his career move from dance to psychotherapy, how to approach someone to speak about mental health, and how we as humans tend to deal with trauma. I hope you enjoy the episode. You can find Terry on Instagram @counsellingfordancers, counsellingfordancers.com for mor informa...

11. Amelia Chandulal-Mackay: We chat dancing in the USA, and transitioning out of the ballet world. 24.08.2020

Hi everyone, in today episode I am joined by Amelia Chandulal- Mackay, where we chat about her journey dancing in the USA, dancing in multiple trainee programmes, and the transition from the ballet world to ‘normal life’, and lots more as usual! You can find Amelia in Instagram @_amelia_alice_, I hope you enjoy the episode.

10. Kate Hester - we chat moving schools and finding what makes you happy. 17.08.2020

Hi everyone in today’s episode I am joined by Kate Hester, where we chat about her move from Ballet West to Central School of Ballet, how she decided to move, how she coped and what she learnt about herself from this, as well as chatting about the importance of being happy with you place of training. You can find Kate on Instagram on @kitri_kate, @kate.illustration_, as well as on YouTube as ‘ Kat...

9. Heidi Cecilie - Christensen- we chat all about the transition from school to company and more 10.08.2020

Hey everyone, in today’s episode I am joined by Heidi Cecilie - Christensen, where we chat about her experience moving from school to company, what she did to gain that company contract after being in a junior company, the start of Bakerina and delve into her experience with body dysmorphia. You can check Heidi out on Instagram @heidicbc_, @bakerina. I hope you enjoy the episode!

6. Ellie Hennequin- we chat about training, dancing with BRB and moving from school to a company. 20.07.2020

Hi everyone, in today’s episode am joined by Ellie Hennequin, where we chat about her time In training, her journey to Elmhurst and what it was like dancing with BRB as well as what it was like auditioning and then moving to Romania to fulfill a classical ballet contract. You can find her at @elliemhennequin on Instagram. I hope you enjoy this episode, make sure to share, like and subscribe and I...

5. Tabitha Moorse - We chat about mental health, the pressure to be thin and leaving ballet school. 13.07.2020

Hey everyone in today’s episode I am joined by Tabitha Moorse, we chat about our experience of dealing with mental health, the problem with the pressure to be thin in the ballet world, and what it was like for her to move from vocational ballet school to university to study Dance Science. If you want to go follow Tabitha check her out on Instagram @tabithaindia_ , Please like and subscribe on what...

4. Hannah Connor- We chat in depth about our experience with injury. 06.07.2020

Hey everyone in today’s episode I am joined by Hannah Connor, we chat about our injuries, how they occurred, how we felt during the dark times and how we came out of it stronger. Make sure to follow Hannah on Instagram @x_hannahconnor_x. I hope you enjoy the episode! There seems to be some audio issues, but still a great chat ❤️

3. Chloe Horton- We chat body image, leaving RBS & her experience at Grande Audition, and more. 29.06.2020

Hey everyone in today’s episode I am joined by Chloe Horton, where we chat about what it was like leaving the Royal Ballet School after being there for 7 years, dealing with multiple injuries and her audition experience, plus so much more! You can find Chloe on Instagram @chloe_horton_ and on YouTube as ‘Chloe Horton’. I hope you enjoy!

2.Grace & Ava Sautter: Food, Instagram and finding a balance with food & exercise. 25.06.2020

Hey everyone in today’s episode I am joined by Grace & Ava Sautter who cohesively run the Instagram account @thesauttersister, we get in depth about building an Instagram, cross training as a dancer and both their journeys with ‘health’. I hope you enjoy!

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