This week, I’m sharing what life has really looked like lately — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. It’s my first holiday season not performing with the Rockettes, and while that’s definitely part of the story, it’s only one layer of a much bigger season of change.
I talk about navigating new routines, hosting family, quick trips to Mexico, skincare updates (hello spironolactone + chemical peels), winter cozy rhythms, and the weird-but-freeing feeling of creating my own schedule. I also open up about the emotional waves that come with stepping away from something familiar, the pressure of answering “what are you doing now?”, and how being present through gratitude and muting-for-mental-health have grounded me through it all.
If you’re in a chapter that feels slower, different, or not neatly labeled, I think you’ll really feel seen in this one. It’s about change, identity, growing pains, joy, and learning to appreciate the unexpected parts of your season no matter what it looks like.
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In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Audrey to talk about her transition from the dance world into yoga, teaching, and wellness, and why yoga has become such an unexpected lifeline for dancers. We walk through what it felt like to step away from the identity of being a dancer, and how yoga helped her reconnect to her body in a way that wasn’t about performance, perfection, or being watched.
We dive into the physical and mental benefits yoga offers dancers: injury prevention, strength without strain, breathwork, grounding, and finally learning how to move for yourself instead of for someone else. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her release perfectionism, the surprises of becoming a yoga instructor, and why slowing down is often the hardest, but most transformative part.
Whether you’re a dancer, a former dancer, or someone craving a healthier relationship with movement, this episode explains why yoga is one of the best cross-training and self-care tools out there. It’s an honest conversation about identity, healing, confidence, and giving yourself permission to evolve.
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I’m joined by one of my longtime friends, Allison — a fellow dancer turned Pilates instructor and fitness educator. We talk about how our dance backgrounds shaped us, the chaos and confidence-building of college, and how finding the right community can change everything.
Allison opens up about her move to Pittsburgh, the winding road toward grad school, and what it really looks like to pivot into the fitness world. We dive into leadership, navigating self-doubt, and learning to trust when life pulls you in a new direction. We also get into the business side of teaching — the hustle, the burnout, and the joy — plus how COVID shifted the entire fitness industry. Whether you’re a dancer, current instructor, or someone dreaming of a career in fitness, this one’s packed with perspective, encouragement, and real talk about pursuing the path that feels right for you.
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Michaela — former collegiate dancer, seasoned NFL cheerleader for the Denver Broncos, and one of the most grounded, self-aware women I know. We dive into the very real journey behind her achievements: the quiet doubts, the long audition processes, and the moments she had to bet on herself even when things weren’t going “perfectly.”
Michaela opens up about early insecurities with technique, getting callbacked alongside dancers a foot taller than her, and the mental game of staying confident when she didn’t feel like the “obvious choice.” She shares what it’s really like navigating the Broncos audition circuit — including solo filming, obsessively rewatching submissions, and finding out she made finals in the bathroom during her teaching shift. We also talk about manifestation, gratitude, and why dancing from joy (instead of anxiety) changes everything — a theme woven throughout her story.
This episode is a reminder that the moments that feel like “setbacks” are often the exact ones building your resilience, clarity, and next opportunity. Michaela’s journey is such a testament to trusting timing, trusting prep, and trusting yourself.
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In this episode, I’m talking about the moments in life that absolutely sucked in real time… and why I’m genuinely grateful for them now. From getting rejected by the University of Arizona and my college BFA program, to not getting cast, getting cut at Rockette auditions, COVID flipping my plans, almost opening a Pure Barre studio instead of moving to New York, and even being “homeless” in the city for two weeks, I walk through how those plot twists ended up shaping my path in the best way.
I also share how I’m learning to be more present in everyday life—whether that’s walking into social situations without a negative script already in my head, noticing the little good things in chaotic seasons, or using journaling, reflection, and gratitude lists to reframe my day. If you’ve ever felt behind, rejected, or stuck in a moment that feels unfair, this is your reminder that there might be a future version of you who’s really, really grateful it happened.
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In this episode, I catch up with my friend Ryan to talk about his winding, very real journey through performing, teaching, and growing up. We get into everything from being adopted in Texas and raised in New Jersey, to studying theatre at Wagner, discovering Pure Barre (where we met, trained together, and eventually became lead teachers), and how those early New York years shaped our friendship.
Ryan shares what it was like juggling college theatre, the Disney College Program, every position at Pure Barre, and the pressure to hustle nonstop — and how all of that eventually taught him what burnout actually feels like. We talk about navigating post-grad life, finding stability in creative careers, learning what truly fuels you, and figuring out your worth so you are able to say no.
It’s honest, funny, nostalgic, and full of the kind of perspective you get once you’re on the other side of it.
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Join me and Tara Charvat while we sit down to look back on where it all started — from our childhood studios and college dance memories to navigating the transitions that come with growing up in the dance world. We talk about the pressure of perfection, learning discipline at a young age, and how those lessons followed us long after the costumes and competitions ended.
We also dive into how dance shaped our confidence, friendships, and identity, and how we’ve both learned to redefine success as our dreams evolved. It’s an honest and nostalgic conversation full of laughter, perspective, and the kind of real talk that reminds you it’s okay to change direction — even when the dream looks different than you pictured.
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In this episode, I get real about what it’s actually like to start over — from moving across states to rebuilding routines and figuring out who you are in the in-between.
I share the behind-the-scenes of every big move I’ve made — college, New York, and finally Texas — what each one taught me, the meltdowns along the way, and the unexpected magic that happens when you let yourself begin again.
This one’s for anyone standing on the edge of change — scared, curious, or craving something new.
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It’s the first solo episode — just me, a mic, and a whole lot of thoughts about letting go of control (and leftover Halloween candy). I talk about learning to deal with the things that don’t go your way, finding balance between frustration and peace, and how to reset when your brain won’t stop spiraling.
From Ratatouille costumes and overbuying candy to journaling, walks without headphones, and “it’s not that deep” energy — this one feels like a cozy catch-up with a friend who just gets it.
I also open up about how my Potentially Gabby brand started, how journaling helped me find my voice, and what it’s really been like trusting the universe in this new chapter.
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stay tuned for Wednesday <3
xox - Gab