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Beth Closes The Ballet Studio | "The Music and the Mirror" (514)
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- That Was Us
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 5408
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Summary
On today’s episode of That Was Us, we’re diving into Season 5, Episode 14: "The Music and the Mirror." As Beth questions her future after the collapse of her dance studio, Kate searches for purpose and confidence, Kevin reflects on the life he’s building with Madison, and Toby struggles with feeling lost after losing his job. In this episode, the hosts chat about: * Chris’s journey from competitive tennis to pickleball * Mandy’s evolving relationship with music and finding her way back to singing * Parenting, communication, and helping kids navigate big emotions and boundaries * Beth’s emotional journey as her dance studio struggles through the pandemic * Randall learning that sometimes support means showing up rather than fixing the problem * Kevin’s disastrous movie screening and growing doubts about his future with Madison * Rebecca and Kate’s emotional reconciliation and the healing of old wounds * Toby’s struggle with unemployment, pride, and asking for help They’re also joined by Abby Romeo and her mother Christine, from Love on the Spectrum, to discuss: * How This Is Us helped them better understand one another * Abby’s experience as a Gestalt thinker and why the show's flashback structure resonates with her * The importance of openness and representation when talking about autism * Abby’s songwriting process and how music helps her process her experiences And a friendly reminder, you can catch new episodes of That Was Us every Monday, a day early, exclusively on Hulu. Available on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts on Tuesdays like usual! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - Don’t just take my word for it – go grab one for yourself.…