TuTu Thin: A Podcast for Dancers | Be a healthy dancer/athlete in mind, body and spirit.

Dr. Niva Piran is an award-winning author, researcher, teacher, and mentor. She is Professor Emerita at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist, and a school consultant. A Fellow of the American and Canadian Psychological Associations and the Academy of Eating Disorders, Dr. Piran developed and implemented the first day hospital program for eating disorders (in 1984) and spearheaded eat...

LINDSLEY ALLEN is a versatile and accomplished artist who has combined successful careers as a Creative Producer, Director, Choreographer and Actor who began her career as a professional dancer. She has blended her commercial success and her artistic depth into a wide range of work from film, television, commercials, music videos to theater and stage.   Lindsley is most known for her work as an or...

Lainie Munro is a New York City based performer, choreographer, and teacher.  Most recently she performed in "Beetlejuice" (Maxine/ Juno) on the Norwegian Viva, sailing throughout Europe and the Caribbean.  Other credits include the Cameron Mackintosh production of "My Fair Lady" (First National Broadway Tour), which played 26 cities across the USA including the Kennedy Center;...

Michael P. Levine, Ph. D., is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, where he taught 33 years. In the field of eating disorders his commitment to research, writing, and advocacy focuses on the intersection between sociocultural risk factors, prevention, and community psychology. He has authored two books and three prevention curriculum guides, and he has co-edited thr...

Rivka Levin is a clinical psychology PhD candidate, researcher, and therapist-in-training whose work integrates research, clinical practice, and lived experience. Her clinical training centers on eating disorders, neurodivergence, and gender diversity, and she has published research on orthorexia and the relationship between ADHD and eating disorders. She is currently completing her doctoral disse...

Ryan Lenkey is a professional ballet dancer and teacher based in Santa Barbara, CA. He began training at 9 years old and has gone on to perform with companies including Ballet West II, Texture Contemporary Ballet, and State Street Ballet, where he has been a company member since 2021.  He has also performed internationally, including with English National Ballet at London’s Royal Albert Hall. In a...

Carolyn Costin is an eating disorder clinician, author, and international speaker  acclaimed for her expertise, passion and accomplishments.    In her early twenties, Carolyn recovered from anorexia nervosa, earned two masters degrees, became a teacher and began her career as a psychotherapist. A passionate and dedicated educator Carolyn taught high school and community college for 8 years and bro...

In this episode, Dawn talks about the recent win of Alysa Liu and how she skated for herself and the love of her sport and not the Gold Medal.  Many times our desire to achieve the highest score or be the best has an impact on our mental health.  Did Alysa's break from skating help her come back with a renewed perspective on her sport and her desires?  Do you take breaks from your sport or da...

Jacque Mular, LMFT, RDN, brings over 25 years of expertise in healing relationships with food, body and mind. With dual master's degrees in Nutrition and Psychology, she integrates science and compassion as both a therapist and dietitian. Grounded in Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size, Jacque empowers clients to rediscover trust and joy in eating. Her trauma-informed approach, enriched...

I’ve been teaching in L.A. and around the world for more than 20 years. I began teaching at The Edge in Hollywood when I first arrived in California in 1993 (from Boston, where I was the first hip hop teacher ever!), and then moved on to teach in the other major studios in L.A. like: Millenium, and Debbie Reynolds.  My name spread and soon people were traveling overseas to take my Hip Hop dance cl...

Described as “resolutely incapable of being one dimensional” Frankie Tan’s is a fearsome artist and entertainer whose work explores the intersection of environment, body, joy, and grief. As the queer multicultural spawn of three worlds, they have performed nationwide, and been prominently featured as an aerial circus artist with Cirque Berzerk, Ultra Music Festival, Kaimera Wanderbeasts, and other...

Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND , is a nutrition therapist in private practice with forty-three years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size®. She is the co-creator and co-author of Intuitive Eating , now in its 4th edition (5th edition in process), the Intuitive Eating Workbook (now in its 2nd edition) and The Intuitive Eating...

Anneliese Guerin originally started dancing in her hometown of Spokane, WA. She started her professional ballet training at Pacific Northwest Ballet School in 2014. After training for two years at PNBS, she was accepted to San Francisco Ballet School. She trained in the school for two years and was then promoted to the San Francisco Ballet School Trainee Program.  During that time, she choreograph...

Nia Lonette, a talented dancer, model, and choreographer originally from Temple Hill, has been working in the entertainment industry for 10+ years. Nia has had the gift of shifting between working not only in front of the camera but also behind. As the talent she has had the privilege of collaborating with artists such as Usher, Beyonce, Kali Uchis, Kem, and prestigious brands like Tiffany & C...

Kari Brunson Wright, Josh Spell, and Rachel Coates talk about their new Ilumn Collective app that is defining how mental health and coaching can be accessible for dancers, dance educators and parents. Join the podcast as we talk about perfectionism, body image, compassion and resilience for the dancer.  Kari Brunson WrightAfter nearly a decade dancing with Pacific Northwest Ballet and thirteen yea...

Galit Friedlander is a Los Angeles-based choreographer, dance educator, and certified personal trainer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. She has worked on projects including PRINCE’s Welcome 2 America Tour, Pharrell’s Happy video, and served as the lead choreographer for the WNBA’s LA Sparks’ SparKids dance team for six seasons. As the creator and host of the DanceSpeak podcast, Ga...

Dr. Bar is a highly qualified and experienced physician with double board certification in Internal Medicine and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Bar completed her Fellowship at Stanford Medical Center and worked as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford Medical Center. Dr. Bar provides expert care around the medical complications of malnutrition, eating disorders and disordered eating, wi...

Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CEDS-S is a seasoned nutrition therapist and recognized leader in the field of eating disorders. Founder and Executive Director, Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative, FEED: IOP, CONNECT and CONCIERGE programs in New York. She is the founder and host of the Chats in the Living Room support groups and podcast. Sondra specializes in treatment and training of the collaborat...

From a spirited tomboy to a celebrated ballerina, Roni Mahler’s journey is as captivating as her performances. In this episode, Roni shares about her love of the Yankees, Mickey Mantle and all her experiences as a young ballerina on the road.  This interview will make you want to buy her new book.  In Tomboy Ballerina , she shares the triumphs, heartbreaks, and backstage moments that shaped a rema...

Sherry Lin is a registered dietitian and dancer from Chicago, IL. She provides a holistic, non-diet approach to help clients experience greater joy and fulfillment in life and in their relationship with food. Sherry is committed to meeting clients where they're at, and walking alongside them as they discover what “healthy” means for them. She values cultural awareness and nuance, diversity an...

Josh Spell is a licensed social worker in the state of Washington and currently works in private practice in Seattle. Before beginning his practice, Josh worked in the field of eating disorders and generalized behavioral health settings. He earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Washington and received his undergraduate degree from Seattle University. Josh was a dancer with...

As we close our 3rd season and the 75th Episode, we want to thank you for being a listener of our program and hope you find the information helpful.   This episode explores the "D's" of the Eating Disorder and integrating them into the Healthy self.  Full Recovery is possible and I hope this is helpful to you in your journey.  Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin Podcast Please...

DERRYL YEAGER Founder and Artistic Director of Odyssey Dance Theatre As a professional dancer for over two decades, Derryl Yeager has had experience in every style and medium. He received his BFA and MFA degrees at the University of Utah while becoming a principal dancer with Ballet West. He then went on to perform in the Broadway Shows A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls, and Cats and has appeared in numer...

Dr. Elena Kapustina found her true calling and completed her PsyD in Clinical Psychology after earning her MBA and spending years working as the CFO for major corporations. She founded Iris Healing® to holistically work with dual diagnosis patients in order to create a more sustainable recovery. From managing 1,000 employees to creating a top of the line treatment center, Dr. Kapustina harnesses h...

Juli Shamash is a former elementary school teacher turned stay-at-home mom. After tragically losing her 19-year-old son Tyler from fentanyl poisoning in 2018, she and another grieving mom started Moms Against Drugs, a nonprofit to help other grieving parents. Juli is currently focusing on her family’s new non profit, Drug Awareness Foundation. She is working to promote fentanyl awareness and drug...