The Brainy Ballerina Podcast is a podcast for aspiring professional ballet dancers who want to learn what it really takes to build a smart and sustainable career in the dance industry.
Former professional ballerina turned Dance Educator and Career Mentor Caitlin Sloan peels back the curtain of the professional dance world with open and honest conversations about the realities of becoming a professional dancer.
Along with sharing her industry knowledge, Caitlin interviews top dancers, educators and experts in the dance industry who share their stories to inform, motivate and inspire you to pursue your dance career with confidence.
Tune in each week for actionable tips and advice to empower you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in a professional dance career on your terms.
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The Brainy Ballerina Podcast is a podcast for aspiring professional ballet dancers who want to learn what it really takes to build a smart and sustainable career in the dance industry.
Former professional ballerina turned Dance Educator and Career Mentor Caitlin Sloan peels back the curtain of the professional dance world with open and honest conversations about the realities of becoming a professional dancer.
Along with sharing her industry knowledge, Caitlin interviews top dancers, educators and experts in the dance industry who share their stories to inform, motivate and inspire you to pursue your dance career with confidence.
Tune in each week for actionable tips and advice to empower you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in a professional dance career on your terms.
68. Fueling the Mind-Body Connection with Registered Sports Dietitian Lisa Rivera
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
54 minutes
2 months ago
68. Fueling the Mind-Body Connection with Registered Sports Dietitian Lisa Rivera
In this episode, I'm joined by registered sports dietitian Lisa Rivera, who brings her unique background in both dance and nutrition to the conversation. Lisa shares her personal journey of healing her relationship with food, how proper fueling transformed her dance career, and why she's passionate about helping dancers thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.
From understanding the mind-body connection to diving into gut health, brain function, stress management, and supplements, this episode is packed with practical insights to help dancers improve performance, resilience, and well-being.
Key Points in this Episode:
* Lisa's journey from struggling with body image as a dancer to becoming a sports dietitian.
* How nutrition impacts not just physical performance, but also focus, mood, and emotional health.
* The role of the gut microbiome and how it connects to brain function.
* Foods and habits that support gut health and mental clarity.
* Fueling strategies to manage performance anxiety and stressful rehearsal weeks.
* Supplements dancers should consider (like omega-3s and magnesium) and how to choose quality brands.
* Tips for traveling dancers to maintain digestion and energy on tour.
* One small step dancers can take this week to better fuel their body and brain.
Connect with Lisa:
WEBSITE: https://performancenutritioncompany.com/p/home
Register for Lisa's course 'Nutrition for Dancers' and receive 50% off with code BrainyBallerina50
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/nutritionco_for_dancers [http://instagram.com/nutritionco_for_dancers]
Links and Resources:
Get your copy of The Ultimate Audition Guide [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/theultimateauditionguide]
Set up ticketing [http://www.drttix.com/create-event] for your next event with DRT (Make sure to mention that The Brainy Ballerina sent you!)
Let's connect!
My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/]
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina]
1-1 CAREER MENTORING: book your complimentary career call [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring]
Questions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballerina.com
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
The Brainy Ballerina Podcast is a podcast for aspiring professional ballet dancers who want to learn what it really takes to build a smart and sustainable career in the dance industry.
Former professional ballerina turned Dance Educator and Career Mentor Caitlin Sloan peels back the curtain of the professional dance world with open and honest conversations about the realities of becoming a professional dancer.
Along with sharing her industry knowledge, Caitlin interviews top dancers, educators and experts in the dance industry who share their stories to inform, motivate and inspire you to pursue your dance career with confidence.
Tune in each week for actionable tips and advice to empower you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in a professional dance career on your terms.
