{"podcast":{"title":"The Brainy Ballerina Podcast","slug":"the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194","podcast_index_feed_id":6926194,"rss_url":"https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/8eetcbDq.rss","website_url":"https://thebrainyballerina.com","image_url":"https://media.zencastr.com/image-files/65e9ecbdad8337c985a311c2/c74b191a-d40c-4b25-88b6-e1e09731b3b9.png","author":"thebrainyballerina@gmail.com","episode_count":114,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T18:18:01.511393+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194"},"episode":{"title":"89. Self-Care for Dancers That Actually Works","slug":"89-self-care-for-dancers-that-actually-works","published_at":"2026-02-09T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/89-self-care-for-dancers-that-actually-works","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/LCE9rQtN","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/6985009cab7b5d6375e03f98/size/43250157/audio-files/65e9ecbdad8337c985a311c2/e03e0c26-8cfb-4d62-ad7f-5843b472ad30.mp3","summary":"Self-care gets marketed as bubble baths and spa days. But for dancers, real self-care is often much less glamorous and much more powerful. In this solo episode, I break down what sustainable self-care actually looks like for dancers who want long, healthy, fulfilling careers. From sleep and hydration to decision fatigue, physical therapy, and getting off social media, this conversation focuses on the small, proactive habits that protect your body, brain, and soul. Because true self-care isn't reactive; it's the daily basics that make everything else easier. If you've been feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly playing catch-up with your health, this episode is your reminder to go back to the foundations. Resources mentioned in this episode: Self Care for Dancers Blog Post: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/blog/self-care-for-dancers-that-actually-works Join the Brainy Ballerina Book Club: https://www.thebrainyballerina.com/the-brainy-ballerina-book-club The Lazy Genius: https://amzn.to/45Kuxty (affiliate link) Brick: https://getbrick.app [https://getbrick.app/] Related episodes: BONUS: The Impact of the Ballet World's Obsession with Weight with Dr. Stephanie Potreck [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XG2hitKA9GTmlviUxs1bH?si=8_KB_7csQP6QLT7SQzIurg] 23. A Holistic Approach to Strength Training with Wendy Reinert [https://open.spotify.com/episode/71e3a5XFHbTwkYPkBIMJVu?si=4Xq0EqyzQ0qHkPsKdxBdhA] 25. Nourishing Dancers: a Conversation on Nutrition, Body Image, and Eating Disorders with Registered Dietitian Monika Saigal [https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Y6xGmA8ebPSCt1V0lNh8s?si=EslZMEu1SIGw-I1u8ADixw] 68. Fueling the Mind-Body Connection with Registered Sports Dietitian Lisa Rivera [https://open.spotify.com/episode/0h2EzZQgxVm1lIY1m4fqvo?si=iXsftgUeSD…","meta_description":"Self-care gets marketed as bubble baths and spa days. But for dancers, real self-care is often much less glamorous and much more powerful. In this solo ep…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1802,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/episodes/89-self-care-for-dancers-that-actually-works/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-brainy-ballerina-podcast-6926194/89-self-care-for-dancers-that-actually-works.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}