Recovering Perfectionist Podcast

Welcome back to Season 10 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Dr. Anna Kjose ("Dr. Anna"), a licensed psychologist who specializes in performance psychology for ballroom dancers, performing artists, and other high-performing individuals. Drawing from advanced training in performance psychology, expertise in trauma and the mind-body connection, and firsthand experience as a competitive ballroom dancer, she helps performers develop the psychological skills needed to thrive both on and off the competition floor. She earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, where she developed expertise in trauma, emotional regulation, and the mind-body connection. She is also a founding member of a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of performing artists. Dr. Anna's philosophy is rooted in the belief that exceptional performance and psychological well-being are not competing goals—they strengthen one another. Ballroom dancing presents unique psychological demands because success depends not only on individual excellence, but also on the ability to cultivate healthy, resilient dance partnerships. Helping ballroom dancers build the psychological foundations of performance excellence—through Self, Partnership, and Performance.

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Welcome back to Season 10 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Samanta Ruiz Giler, is a communications leader and entrepreneur focused on building brands and shaping corporate image with social impact at the core. She helps startups and global companies define their identity, craft clear narratives, and scale purpose-driven strategies that drive both growth and reputation. With experience spanning public service and the private sector, she’s led large-scale campaigns, managed cross-functional teams & supported the launch of tech-enabled solutions across international markets.

Today, Samanta is the Co-Founder of Moosa, a tea brand blending wellness, sustainability, and community impact. She has a passion for sharing her deep South American agricultural roots with the world and the wonderful selection of fruit that grows there. Our hand-selected fruit blends are loaded with vitamins, fiber, & immune system support. A straightforward alternative to tea, coffee, and sugary drinks. Moosa Nature edible fruit teas are a one-of-a-kind beverage you can brew, drink, and eat. Enjoy hot tea, cold iced tea or infusions.

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Welcome back to the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast for our 100th episode and the premier of Season 10!

In this episode, Christine discusses where it all began January 3, 2021 over 5 years ago and all the major milestones that have happened since. Now 100 episodes later in season 10 what she's learned and how she's showing up for herself differently these days through consistent and intentional action and filling her own cup first.

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Welcome back to Season 9 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Ryan Lockhart, born and raised in the United States, a dedicated ballroom dance professional for over 20 years. Alongside his wife, Danelle, he has been dancing and competing for more than 11 years. Together, they are two-time Fred Astaire National Open Professional American Rhythm Champions and have been finalists at numerous prestigious competitions across the country, including Open Professional American Rhythm World Finalists.

Based in San Diego, California, Ryan and Danelle own and operate the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Carmel Mountain Ranch and organize events for the San Diego Fred Astaire Region.

Known for their dynamic speed, powerful partnering, and distinctive style, they are recognized as one of the most unique and captivating couples on the dance floor.

In addition to his dance career, Ryan brings over 23 years of martial arts training in Kenjitsu, influencing his movement with precision, discipline, and a refined sense of timing that sets his performance apart.

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Welcome back to Season 9 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Steve Vasco, a performance mentality diagnostic specialist and founder of Peak Mind Mechanics.

With over thirty years coaching dancers, athletes, executives, students, and creative professionals, he helps high performers build sustainable excellence through system-level diagnostics—identifying how breakdowns in identity, focus, emotional control, and execution cascade into performance inconsistency. He developed the ReFrame System®, a four-part framework designed to stabilize performance under pressure and through transition. His new book, InStep, is out now.

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Welcome back to Season 9 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Philip A. Croatan, a health scientist, physiologist, and CEO reshaping 21st century whole person healthcare. As Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Clinical Director of Proprioceptive Solutions, he co-founded the first Movement Hospital in La Jolla, CA, an outpatient healthcare system mirroring the operational scale and revenue diversity of in-patient hospitals, designed to unite rehabilitation, applied science, human performance, nutraceuticals, regenerative medicine, and credentialing within a single interdisciplinary framework to elevate community health status across North America.

Philip holds dual Master of Science degrees in Kinesiology, one in Orthopedic Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise and one in Sports Metabolism, and is a Doctor of Health Sciences candidate formally trained in Osteopathic Principles. His broader research interests explore the relationship between physiology, environmental conditions, and human performance adaptation.

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In this episode, Christine chats with Dr. Meena McCullough, Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 15 years of clinical experience working exclusively with dancers. Meena is the creator of Body Spring, a dance-focused physical therapy and movement education company dedicated to helping adult dancers move better, feel more stable, and stay in the dance longer. Body Spring bridges the gap between rehabilitation and high-level dance performance. The work focuses on fascia, joint mechanics, and whole-body connection, addressing the underlying patterns that lead to stiffness, pain, instability, and recurring injuries.

The goal is simple: to help dancers age athletically, move with confidence, and keep doing what they love.

Meena also invented the The Dance Foot Posture System™, a structured, fascia-based training system created specifically for adult dancers who want to improve performance without pushing through pain or stiffness.

Unlike generic foot exercises or balance tools, this system teaches dancers how to restore internal support from the ground up by retraining foot posture, pressure management, and joint sequencing. The result is better balance in heels, cleaner technique, improved connection through the legs and core, and fewer injuries over time.

Designed for Ballroom, Latin, Smooth, Rhythm, Country, and social dancers, the system is time-efficient, easy to integrate into daily practice, and appropriate for dancers who started later in life or are returning after injury. Many dancers report noticeable changes in how they feel and move within minutes, with deeper, lasting improvements developing over several weeks.

This system is not about doing more. It is about preparing the body so technique can actually land.

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Welcome back to Season 9 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with our newest Dance Wellness Community Ambassador, Nina Fisher. Born in Ukraine, Nina moved to the Netherlands at the age of 10.  After high school she moved to one of the most international places; Monte Carlo where she graduated with a Masters of Science in Hedge Funds and Private Equity. She spent 15 years working in finance between Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the U.K (London) and Switzerland (Geneva) where she met her amazing husband Evan. They later moved to the U.S. where Nina became an attorney.

Her life had absolutely nothing to do with dance, but one night Nina saw a video of Nino Dzneladze dancing the Paso Doble and she couldn’t sleep that night. All she could think about was how Nino moved. As any attorney does, Nina did her research. She learned about International Latin and discovered her next inspiration: Anna Kovalova.

Shortly thereafter Nina found her coach Slava Viskanov and started her dance journey at the age of 41. Now 9 months later she's at the studio 6 days a week. Dance has completely taken over her life and changed it for the better. She had the absolutely honor of training with the legendary Anna Kovalova and soon she will be training with the women, who with just one dance, changed her entire life: Nino Dzneladze.Nina's first competition was Hawaii Star Ball. The competition, the location, it was pure magic. She won everything including Best of the Best and did her first interview with SEN 1 Media. Little did she know what it meant winning Best of the Best because her next and only second competition would be Ohio Star Ball. She cried when she walked into that ballroom, it was overwhelming. Nina won Ohio. Apparently it was a big deal but all she could remember was how it made her feel dancing there. Then she flew to Vegas to compete at Holiday Dance Classic. Had the best time ever, met incredible dancers, met dancers that followed her journey on social media. She won again. Nina knows that consistent training has a lot to do with this but one judge told her that her passion for dance shows and that's just as important.

But Nina is still at the very early stages of her journey and she has a lot to learn. Some say she's delusional thinking she could be this incredible dancer considering she started at 41, some say she's obsessed, but Nina says: “I found my true calling and I consider myself extremely lucky because some people never find it.”

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In this episode, Christine chats with our newest Dance Wellness Community Ambassador and first one to represent Ballet, Ian Parsons. Ian is an internationally recognized ballet educator, choreographer, and former professional dancer whose career spans elite classical performance, commercial theatre, and advanced professional training. A double graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School, he completed both the Professional Ballet Program and the highly selective Teacher Training Program for Former Professional Dancers, earning the Betty Oliphant Award for Excellence in Teaching.

As a performer, Ian danced with The National Ballet of Canada and Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, working with choreographers including James Kudelka, John Neumeier, Jiří Kylián, and Jean-Christophe Maillot. His career also includes appearances in the feature film adaptation of Les Misérables, the Olivier Award–nominated West End revival of Cabaret, and the UK and European tour of Cats, with the distinction of performing at the Olivier Awards at the Royal Opera House.

Following his performing career, Ian developed an extensive teaching and leadership practice across Canada, the UK, and the United States. He joined the artistic faculty of Canada’s National Ballet School, where he taught across all levels of the Professional Ballet Program, from foundational training through to stage-ready repertoire. During his tenure, he created the school’s formalized pas de deux curriculum and served as Manager of the International Exchange Program, overseeing international placements for more than 100 students annually. His students have gone on to perform with companies including The Royal Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Dutch National Ballet, Boston Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet, Houston Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, The Washington Ballet, Miami City Ballet, and The National Ballet of Canada, among many others.

In addition to his work at NBS, Ian has taught and choreographed for professional training programs and institutions in Canada and the UK, including Performers College, The School of Ballet Theatre UK, Chantry School, Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, and the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, with choreography presented by Youth America Grand Prix and conservatory-level programs across North America and Europe.

Ian’s teaching philosophy is grounded in classical rigor, musical clarity, and long-term dancer development. Shaped by years of institutional teaching, curriculum design, and mentorship, his work centers on maintaining uncompromising technical standards while supporting dancers as whole artists, with an emphasis on sustainability, agency, and artistic longevity. Ian is currently the Artistic Director of Ballet Theatre of Phoenix and Convergence Ballet, and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.

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In this episode, Christine chats with Elena Grinenko, owner of KB Tax Advisor and the newest vendor partner of the Dance Wellness Community. Her journey is truly one-of-a-kind for an accounting firm owner, as she initially carved a career as a Professional Ballroom Dancer—Elena proudly holds the titles of Two-Time World Champion, as well as United States and Russian National Champion. Her early interest in accounting manifested when she earned a Math and Geometry Degree in Eastern Europe. During this time, Elena began assisting her mother with the financial intricacies of her business. Upon accepting a job offer in the USA based on her extraordinary abilities in Ballroom Dancing, her expertise in both dance and business flourished. Elena became the owner of several enterprises simultaneously, including a Ballroom Dance Studio, a Talent Agency, a Dance Competition, and an internationally renowned Dance Camp Series. Armed with this wealth of business experience, Elena seized the opportunity to start KB Tax Adviser and contribute to the success of others. Her goal is to transcend traditional tax services by providing personalized assistance. At KB Tax Adviser, they not only handle taxes but also strive to help clients comprehend the intricacies of running a business. She assists them in navigating the legalities involved in both opening and closing their enterprises.

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In this episode, Christine chats with our newest Dance Wellness Community Ambassador, Max Sinitsa, 3x World Smooth Vice-Champion, Co-Owner of Brooklyn Dancesport Club LA and LA Dance Festival & Organizer of the famous LA Dance Camp. Max was born in Kiev, Ukraine into a dancing family. His mother danced in the city theater, and his father was part of the Kiev Music Hall. Max began ballroom dancing as an after school activity at the age of 8 until he was 12. Then his family immigrated to Los Angeles and after a long 5 year break from dancing he continued on with his passion. From 2015-2020 Max Danced with Tatiana Seliverstova and their duet became truly successful. They innovated in Smooth, dancing in every major final throughout America and England. Today he continues to follow his passion through his teaching and educating the next generation. His extremely successful LA Dance Camp can also be found twice a year at Brooklyn DanceSport Club LA, of which he is a co-owner and in 2026 he will launch LA Dance Festival as a co-organizer!

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Welcome back to the Season 8 Finale of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community!

In this episode, Christine chats with our first ever Youth Ambassadors, Reagan To and Daniil Babenko, U.S. National Champion dance pair in both ballroom and Latin styles. Daniil is a former junior champion of Ukraine who partnered with Reagan, an accomplished U.S. dancer who also has an acting career, including voicing characters in Squid Game & Elemental. The duo has gained significant social media attention & their videos have amassed over 500 million views on social platforms, making them one of the most influential dance couples of their generation. They travel all over the world for dance...known for their versatility, unique & elite performances, excellent work ethic & dedication to their craft.

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In this episode, Christine chats with our newest DWC ambassador, Tatiana Seliverstova, born in Chisinau, Moldova, she began her dance journey at just seven years old, quickly rising to become Vice World Champion, European Champion, and the most decorated National Champion in Moldovan history. At 19, she boldly moved to the United States, where she achieved unparalleled success as a 3x World Smooth Vice Champion, and 3-time British Open Champion. Recognized as a Master of Sport of Moldova, Tatiana is celebrated for her visionary choreography that has redefined the American Smooth style on a global scale. As an official NDCA adjudicator, she shares her passion & expertise with dancers worldwide, inspiring the next generation through her teaching, choreography, and judging. Tatiana’s story is one of dedication, artistry, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, leaving an undeniable mark on the dance world.

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In this episode, Christine chats with Jacob

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In this episode, Christine chats with our newest DWC ambassador, Yuki Haraguchi, born in Tokyo, Japan. She started gymnastics & music lessons at the young age of three. Later she started ballroom and moved to England where she furthered her dance education. During that time she graduated from King’s College London and took lessons from World-Class Latin & Ballroom coaches. In 2007, she moved to the USA to begin competing in the International Latin style and soon after dominated American Rhythm. Yuki went on to win many titles including World Exhibition Champion 2023, 2-time US National American Rhythm Vice-Champion, US National Theater Arts Vice Champion, OSB American Rhythm Champion.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC ambassador, Dominic Seigler, a certified dance teacher, professional, and competitor with nearly 20 years in the ballroom industry. What makes Dominic unique is his holistic approach to teaching. He believes that dance technique alone is not enough — having the right mental and emotional outlook is just as important as the physical side of dance. Through his work, he helps dancers develop resilience, confidence, and perspective, empowering them to grow both on and off the dance floor. Now based in California, Dominic continues to teach, choreograph, and compete in the professional smooth division while sharing his passion for ballroom and mental health worldwide.

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In this episode, Christine chats with Angela Perez creator of Galaw Dance & Pilates. She is a professional ballroom dance instructor with over 15 years of experience, specializing in West Coast Swing, Latin, and social partner dancing. She began her career in Las Vegas and now shares her passion for movement in New York through dance and Pilates. Angela’s teaching style is playful, welcoming, and rooted in helping students feel confident, connected, and inspired—on and off the dance floor. Hence her company name GALAW (Grow Authentically, Live & Wonder)

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Laura Cantu, Holistic Freedom Coach and multitalented artist, visionary, and humanitarian. Throughout her life, she has felt an overwhelming desire to explore the mysteries of the unknown and to expand her awareness and experiences. By allowing her perspective to shift and change, Laura has learned to unleash her imagination and use it to guide her through creative processes. She passionately follows her dreams and has achieved high levels of success in her various careers. As a professional dancer, Laura won six national titles and placed fourth in the Professional Argentine Tango World Championships. She also stretched her creative muscles as a visual artist with drawings that toured across the globe. Adding to her diverse accomplishments, Laura earned her master’s degree in Oriental Medicine in 2012, which has afforded her opportunities to assist many along their journeys to realizing wellness.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC ambassador, Antonio Núñez who grew up in New York where he was heavily involved in Salsa, Merengue, and many of the Caribbean's African rooted folkloric dances. As he got older his mother pushed him into ballet, modern, and later hip hop. He learned ballroom dancing as a teenager and quickly became certified to teach at only 17 years old. Ballroom quickly replaced most other dance styles as Tony's passion, when he realized just how impactful this style can be to the soul and psyche of all of his students. Tony has had the privilege of dancing with some of the most beautiful artists and through their partnerships have received many incredible accolades and experiences including; US Professional 9 Dance finalist, World Smooth finalist (Moscow, Russia), United States Mambo Bronze Medalist, World Salsa Champion (San Juan, PR), Choreographer, Coach and Performer for Infinite Flow (an inclusive dance company that pairs professional dancers with disabled dancers Los Angeles, CA), Professionally certified Instructor of Barricchi Movement and Art (a ballroom take of proprioception awareness Hong Kong, China). Having a diverse background of professional, competitive, and social dancing with a street flare, Tony strives to put authenticity in all he teaches and performs. With his degree in Education, he has been teaching now for 23 years. His background in Education, affords him the opportunity to inspire people on a deeper level. For him, dancing (particularly partner dancing), is the vehicle that brings true self awareness and therefore ultimate fulfillment regardless of the background, orientation, gender or ability.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner Kim Watson, MSN, FNP, one of Colorado’s premier Cosmetic Nurse Specialists, with over 30 years of experience in reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. Nationally recognized as a trainer for Galderma and Allergan, she has educated thousands of aesthetic injectors and is sought after by dermatologists, surgeons, and clinical peers across the country.

Kim is the founder of the first official DanceSport Medical Team, providing medical and aesthetic services—such as IV therapy, B12 shots, and emergency care—at national ballroom dance competitions. Kim and her team are always ready and on deck for their clients, which includes TV personalities, Dancing with the Stars talent, and world-class ballroom athletes.

Her holistic and grounded approach is shaped by years of diverse experience—from emergency ambulance care and owning a cosmetic clinic in Colorado Springs to working with Olympic athletes and rodeo cowboys. This unique blend of expertise makes her a truly one-of-a-kind medical professional, ready for any situation.

When not in the clinic, Kim enjoys ballroom dancing and exploring the Rocky Mountains by mule.

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In this episode, Christine chats with Jordan Handel (a.k.a. J.Handel) who has propagated a vibrant myriad of musical styles from the California coastal culture that shaped his journey into the realm of DJing in 2010. Since, his commitment to creating tailored sonic experiences across diverse environments continues to refine the way he shares sound and space with people. Since 2015, Jordan has called Las Vegas home, balancing a versatile presence DJing across the city in clubs, lounges, restaurants, and special events. He also holds ample Wellness collaborations with Rooted Lounge, Action Mastery, Breath House, Shakti Sanctuary, and The Self Nourished. All while maintaining a steady presence as an event coordinator through his companies Subtle Sol & Subtle Bass. 

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC ambassador, Ásta Sigvaldadóttir, born in Iceland, who started dancing at a very young age. She has lived and danced in Denmark, England, Poland, Russia before coming to the US 13 years ago. Ásta officially began her professional career in Latin at 23. She became a national champion and world finalist before moving to American Rhythm for the last couple of years with Andrew. Since retiring from professional competition, Ásta is currently based in NJ and teaches all over the world. Her newest passion project is Rhythm Lab, founded with Andrew, exploring the fundamentals of Rhythm & providing accessible resources, instructional videos & engaging articles that will help you build a solid foundation in rhythm dance.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC ambassador, Andrew Escolme, originally from England, Andrew started dancing when he was 10 years old and has trained and competed at the highest level since the age of 12. He has won the UK & British National Championships and was representative of England at numerous World and European Championships. Since moving to the United States in 2016 he has won the United States Professional Rising Star Rhythm Championship and has consistently placed in the top 10 of Top Teacher circuits such as the United States Dancesport Series and the World Dancesport Series. In 2024 he achieved the title of British Open Blackpool Dance Festival Professional American Rhythm Champion and lectured at the BDC World Dance Congress.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Kasia Kozak, one of the most respected and sought after dancers and choreographers in America. She is a world class judge and national coach working with many of todays top professional and pro-am couples. She is originates from Poland, where she become Polish Junior Champion and moved to the United States at the age of 16. One of the highlights of her brilliant career was becoming one of the first USA couples to win the prestigious Blackpool Open Rising Star Latin Championship. She also became Show Dance Champion and Latin Couple of the year as well as being 6 time US National Professional Finalist. Through a variety of entrepreneurial projects her goal in her post-competitive career is to share her passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of dancing with as many people as she can.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Oreste Alitto, a dedicated Business Coach for independent professional ballroom dancers. With extensive experience in the dance industry as an accomplished Professional Ballroom Dancer and Pro Am teacher, Oreste specializes in helping dancers achieve a six-figure income through strategic business development. His approach integrates essential skills in communication, marketing, and sales, tailored specifically to the unique needs of dancers aiming to elevate their professional careers.

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In this episode, Christine chats with her Freedom Coaches business partner, Maggie Tatum, to discuss founding the Dance Wellness Community and what she brings to the party as one of the practitioners. Christine is an Entrepreneur, World Pro/Am Champion Ballroom Dancer, Podcast Host & Performance Coach for High Achievers. She has been a dancer for over 20 years, managed a dance studio for 5 years and created sales training programs for multiple corporate teams. In 2019 she created Freedom Mindset Academy and followed up with hosting the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast. Christine’s mission with launching the Dance Wellness Community is her two worlds (dance & wellness) coming together to bring effective solutions & resources to an industry that gave her so much to be thankful for.

Welcome back to the Season 7 finale of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast in partnership with the Dance Wellness Community! In this episode, Christine chats with Sarah Nolan, professional Latin Dancer and Co-Owner of Brooklyn Dancesport Club LA Edition. Born and raised in New Zealand, Sarah competed on the small but competitive ballroom and latin scene throughout New Zealand and Australia.

After receiving many national titles throughout all age divisions, she also made appearances on morning children's shows and  the 2nd season of New Zealand's Got Talent. 

Sarah then moved to London at 19 to continue to work with the top dance teachers in the world, and after two years she moved to the United States.

After meeting Nikolai in Blackpool, and moving across the globe to America, they now both call los Angeles home.
They compete and work at the highest level, As well as competing and representing California all over the United States, they also represent the USA when overseas.
In the first three years dancing together, they are three time national Finalists in the USA in the Amateur division, and are now competing in the Professional division, and are in the top 6 in America.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Louis Bar, seven-time World Champion Ballroom Dancer and acclaimed coach and choreographer. Louis Bar, invites you to join his extraordinary journey of rhythm and elegance. The Visionary Co-Founder of Wow Anyone Featured on Las Vegas News and Named One of the Top Men in Vegas. Let me tell you about the WOW FACTOR that Louis Bar brings to the table. As a renowned choreographer, he has lent his expertise to Olympic ice skaters, Vegas shows, and numerous ballroom dancers worldwide. Louis’s charismatic personality exudes joy and fun, leaving a lasting impact wherever he goes. His expertise in developing a personal brand speaks volumes and can help you expand your opportunities in and out of the dance industry.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Amber Haider, an educator, coach, fitness professional, mom of 4 and pro/am ballroom dancer, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Life Coaching certifications. When she turned 40, Amber had a coaching business she was growing and her kids were all in school so on a whim, she decided to try ballroom dancing. Amber credits the Life Coaching tools she was using in her practice for her ability to navigate the ups and downs of ballroom dancing. She has learned that our mind drama is what limits our ability to express our talent and training to the fullest. Many dancers start out loving it, and then somewhere down the line they find themselves miserable. When she coaches you, she leverages joy, but also wants you to be really, really good at dancing! So she remove interferences like self doubt, comparison, and negative self talk and increases confidence, resilience, and mental and emotional control.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, M’balia Tagoe, a life-long dancer, having performed in Ghanaian dance, ballet, modern, and jazz as a youngster before turning her focus to ballroom as an adult. She was moved to begin her financial efficiency coaching work as a result of challenges she herself faced trying to navigate the financing of her dear mother’s care due to progressive cognitive decline. The experience highlighted to her how inadequate conventional financial education is and how to better set herself and her family up for financial success during challenging times. Through her journey, she discovered how to be prepared not only for life’s challenges, but for how to capitalize on life’s opportunities. It became her passion to educate and coach others about these powerful financial strategies that are not commonly known. M’balia brings her considerable problem-solving and communication skills from her three decades of experience as an engineering and construction project manager to bear in her coaching work, guiding business owners, individuals, and their families to achieve their financial goals with certainty. She truly believes that everyone can Be A Financial Icon.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Christine Y Matsumoto, a Performance Coach and Physical Therapist. She specializes in sports and orthopedic performance training for dancesport athletes. As a competitive ballroom dancer for almost two decades, Christine understands not just the physicality required for dancing but also what requirements are necessary to maintain a sustainable and long-lasting competitive career.  She works with dancers to improve their physical capabilities so that their artistry and expression can show through.  Her speciality includes optimizing physical performance, injury management and prevention, as well as solving problems for dancers that are holding them back from what their bodies can truly achieve.

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In this episode, Christine discusses her stress-free pregnancy and how she protected her peace through it all. She's sharing all her tips, tricks & resources. No more being surrounded by traumatizing pregnancy and birth stories. This was a wonderful experience and you can have that too!

Christine's 4 major steps:

Surrender to the process: new sensations, discomfort, trusting your body

Protect your peace: don’t share everything with everyone, save your energy and protect your space

Do the next right thing: don’t try to do 3rd trimester things in 1st trimester, be present

Build a positive support team: that puts you first, and is there for you no matter what, this is your moment!

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Michael Reeves, a business consultant specializing in the ballroom dance industry. He consults dance studio owners and managers to fully develop their own profitable, sustainable, satisfying business. Early in his career, Michael learned there’s a lot to the dance business itself and to be successful, one must be committed to building a positive, friendly and innovative environment for clients and employees. Teaching has always been his primary passion in my 40+ year career in the dance industry. Michael's definition of a successful business is one that is both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling.

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In this episode, Christine chats with DWC practitioner, Ricci-Lee Hotz, MS, RDN, LDN. Her company, A Taste of Health, offers individualized nutrition counseling and weight management services for a wide range of clientele by a registered dietitian nutritionist. Her philosophy is evidence-based, custom nutrition recommendations focusing on moderation & variety and fitting her clients favorite foods into a healthy lifestyle. Ricci-Lee has a passion for working with athletes & dancers, as well as, individuals with eating disorders, gastrointestional conditions, compromised gut health, body image issues and allergies.

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Welcome back to the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast. It's SEASON 7 and this season we have partnered with the Dance Wellness Community!

In this episode, Christine gives a major life update! That's right, she's in her mama era and finally ready to share about the newest addition to her family. She introduced the Dance Wellness Community mission & values and discussed what you can expect from this season.

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Welcome back to Season 6 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Pam Yang, a strategist and marketer turned Executive Coach. Pam's mission is to create more work-life joy so we can help solve our world's greatest problems. Her coaching and speaking help people be their fearless selves so they can be the brave leaders of their lives, careers, and communities. In a past life, she dreamt of being NBA Commissioner, which led to 16 years in brand strategy and marketing at the NBA, ESPN, Nike, and R/GA. She no longer wants to be Commish and is now focused on leveraging curiosity, compassion, and care to save our world.

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Welcome back to Season 6 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine brings back her friend Chris, a pastor & hosts a youtube channel called The Mad Pastor. Together they discuss transitions through major life changes and the key to life being grief (but not in a bad way ;)

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Chris Haden is the pastor of Kindred UMC in the Winter Park area of Orlando, FL. Their approach to church focuses on emotional and spiritual health, self awareness and a connection to greater purpose.

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/themadpastor

Welcome back to Season 6 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Julie, a former lawyer who unlocked her fullest potential through the power of micro-dosing. With a background in science, she began researching the impact of micro-dosing & how it could be used to break through glass ceilings. Julie took herself on a guided micro-dosing journey using the best of her spirituality/personal development tool box. She created a guided micro-dosing program that maximizes the impact of all of the amazing changes that psilocybin produces in your brain when paired with intentional learning. She has helped 100s of clients all over the world overcome their limiting beliefs & achieve what they never thought could be possible through the power of micro dosing + integration practices.

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CONNECT WITH JULIE: www.juliecyvonne.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/juliecyvonne

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Kristen Jenna, a manifestation coach who helps people release blocks around self worth, and crack their hearts open to deeper fulfillment & ease in their lives. She hit rock bottom 4 years ago, and dedicated her life to following her intuition & doing whatever it took to manifest the life she knew she was truly worthy of. When all of her manifestations & entire vision board showed up in a matter of months, she decided to dedicate her life to teaching others to do the same: to step into their power, and manifest the blissful, abundant lives we are all more than worthy of. She founded Pursuit of Bliss which is now a 7-figure business which has helped thousands of people learn to manifest in their own lives.

APPLY for FREEDOM MINDSET ACADEMY: https://www.freedommindsetacademy.com/the-academy

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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pursuitofbliss_

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Welcome back to Season 5 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Laura Yewchuk, a birth & motherhood mindset mentor living in Ottawa Canada with her husband, two dogs and thriving happy, hilarious 10 month old son. She gave birth to her baby boy, all 9lbs 4oz of him in December 2021 at home, naturally with no medication, experiencing pleasure and power all within a 9 hour labor. It was exhilarating and empowering, easily one of the best experiences of her life and she wants more women to access a similar feeling for their births and motherhood. Laura has a deep passion for all things mindset, nature, natural and nourishing. She feels deeply called to support women on the way to and through motherhood heal unresolved emotions and traumas, overcome limiting beliefs and subconscious blocks so that they can feel confident and trust in themselves and their intuition more strongly than any external source or narrative and truly be in a place of self leadership on their matriarchal journey.

APPLY for FREEDOM MINDSET ACADEMY: https://www.freedommindsetacademy.com/the-academy

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INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.new.earth.matriarch

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Recovering Perfectionist Podcast!

In this episode, Christine chats with Ashley Gordon, CEO of The Quantum Coach Co. and creator of the Badass Manifester brand and podcast with almost a million downloads and counting. Ashley and her team help coaches start, grow, and scale their businesses, master the craft of coaching, and step into their Big Coach Energy. Ashley is also the founder of the Quantum Coaching Academy, an immersive, internationally-accredited 6-month certification program that trains the next generation of world-class coaches and leaders in eight life-changing modalities, including Quantum Life Energy Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, EFT Tapping, Reiki Level 1 Energy Healing, and Hypnotherapy. Ashley lives for the ripple effect of helping others master the craft of coaching so they can provide life-changing transformations for their clients to fully embody their highest potential.

APPLY for FREEDOM MINDSET ACADEMY: https://www.freedommindsetacademy.com/the-academy

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