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93. What Dancers Can Learn from the 2026 Winter Olympics
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- The Brainy Ballerina Podcast
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- Mar 9, 2026
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- 3425
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Summary
In this episode, I'm joined by sports psychologist Dr. Chelsea Pierotti and personal trainer and coach Wendy Reinert to explore powerful mental performance lessons from the Winter Olympics. From autonomy and burnout to confidence, resilience, and handling mistakes, we break down what elite athletes can teach dancers about performing under pressure. Key Points in this Episode * The importance of autonomy and motivation in long-term performance * Why dancers need a support system or "village" * How to develop healthy confidence without arrogance * The role of failure and resilience in elite performance * Practical self-talk strategies dancers can use in training and performance Connect with Dr. Chelsea: HER WEBSITE: chelseapierotti.com [https://chelseapierotti.com/] INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/dr.chelsea.pierotti [https://instagram.com/dr.chelsea.pierotti] PODCAST: chelseapierotti.com/podcast/ [http://chelseapierotti.com/podcast/] Connect with Wendy: HER WEBSITE: Wendyreinert.com [http://wendyreinert.com/] ON BEING A DANCER: Beingadancer.com [http://beingadancer.com/] INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/onbeingadancer Related Episodes: 07. Becoming a Mentally Tough Dancer with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2QcvnTIuEN7hOUAXHncYLN?si=esr2WC-rRYKCawV9mZ-wSQ] 23. A Holistic Approach to Strength Training with Wendy Reinert [https://open.spotify.com/episode/71e3a5XFHbTwkYPkBIMJVu?si=BtMWLphWQS6SMes8VsNa3Q] Links and Resources: 1-1 Career Mentoring: book your complimentary career call [https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/career-mentoring] Let's connect! My WEBSITE: thebrainyballerina.com [http://thebrainyballerina.com/] INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thebrainyballerina [http://instagram.com/thebrainyballerina] Questions/comments? Email me at caitlin@thebrainyballeri…