TuTu Thin: A Podcast for Dancers | Be a healthy dancer/athlete in mind, body and spirit.

Mia Mormino is more than just a pop star in the making. Look a little closer, past the Los Angeles native's massive pop anthems, tens of millions of streams and views, sold-out live shows, and you'll find what every artist hopes for but few ever achieve: authenticity. What cuts through most in Mia's impossibly catchy and heartfelt music is a singular message of self-empowerment. It's an easy theme for lesser artists to pantomime unconvincingly. However, for this singer/songwriter, her difficult journey to get to that place of self-love is precisely what makes her message so genuine and her music so compelling.Mia's vulnerability and unwillingness to shy away from controversial topics undeniably make her a vital and relatable artist to her fans. Beyond the bravery that underpins her confessional songwriting style, Mia's unabashed exploration of an ever-widening array of genres and musical influences further positions her as an artist whose name you ought to know. From her music being featured in 300+ television shows and films, such as "Law & Order" and "Ginny & Georgia," to headlining iconic Los Angeles venues like The Roxy and The Viper Room, this is only the beginning of Mia's destined path to stardom. Be sure to keep your ear out for Mia Mormino, as she truly is changing the world with her art. Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Ashley Anna Martinez, MFN, RDN, LD is a Chef, Dietitian, and 3 x Professional Cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals. Her food philosophy is simple, "All foods fit". She has helped many dancers and professional cheerleaders reach their highest performance potential by providing her expertise in culinary and nutrition. Ashley has been dancing since the age of 5 and cheerleading since the second grade. She cheered at Ohio University in Athens, OH and received her Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition. She got her Master's in Nutrition through Bowling Green State University and her Culinary Arts Degree through The Midwest Culinary Institute. Ashley recently left her corporate job after over twenty years to pursue launching her own business, Nutrition for Cheerleaders. While working for one of the largest grocers in the United States, Ashley was awarded Retail Dietitian of the Year in 2017 and in 2018, received an Innovation Award through Progressive Grocer for her collaborative work on nutrition programs. Ashley will be auditioning for her fourth season and is looking forward to growing her new business and utilizing her talents to help dancers who aspire to go pro.  Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Roger Wright was morbidly obese his entire life, eventually reaching 325 lbs by his late 40s. Having failed at 100s of diets, food plans, nutritionists, etc and was one signed form away from having gastric bypass surgery, he came up with a completely unpredictable and "impossible" plan that shocked his wife, his friends and even himself. Roger's father ran the Boston Marathon in 1969 and he promised to one day run it. Even though he had never run a mile in his life, in June of 2008 at the age of 47 and failing health, he signed up for the 2009 Boston Marathon, running for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation, a disease his 9 year old niece Julia has. He had 10 months to change his life, had never run a mile in his life and didn't have a clue on how to train for a race, let alone a 26.2 mile marathon. In his first week of training, he was able to run 10 yards, before gasping for air, fear of a heart attack and having to stop. But he never gave up. On April 20th 2009, Roger lost almost 125 pounds (163 pounds) and ran all 26.2 miles of the 2009 Boston Marathon nonstop. In order to raise money for CF, he made a video chronicling his weight loss, eventually going "viral" with over 9 million views! Due to its popularity, he appeared on several TV shows including Dr Oz, as well interviewed for publication in numerous books, magazines and on websites. Many that were inspired by the video (renamed/reposted "The Most Inspiring Video You Will Ever Watch" by a friend) reached out to Roger for help with their own weight issues. Realizing he had an obligation to help others, he traveled around the world to run marathons with anyone willing to accept his challenge. In the 12 years since Roger ran his first marathon, he has completed 70 "Full" (26.2 miles) and Ultra (>26.2 miles) marathons. In March 2021, right after completing his 70th marathon and training for his 71st, Roger felt a pain in his right knee, eventually reaching a pain level of 8.5 out of 10. After an MRI revealed that he had numerous issues including a torn meniscus, a ruptured MCL and osteoarthritis, his orthopedist broke the devastating news that his running days were over. After a downward spiral that lasted well over a year, he did everything he could to find a solution and prove the doctors wrong. In a last ditch effort, Roger plunked down $7000 for stem cells in 2022. In May of 2023, Roger was able to run/walk 28.50 miles, again raising money for Cystic Fibrosis. Incredibly, the pain level in his knee after completing the 28.50 miles was essentially 0! Now at the age of 62 and after a few more physical setbacks, Roger is now back training to run his 71st marathon in the fall of this year (2024)! Join us as he shares his inspirational story of overcoming obesity and proving that anyone can make an "impossible" change if they never give up and believe in themselves.  Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Jamie Singleteary, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who loves to inspire andempower individuals on their journey to healthy purposeful living. She is agraduate of Ball State University with a B.A. in Telecommunications and ClarkAtlanta University with a M.A. in Clinical Counseling Psychology. Jamie beganher professional career in mental health in 2005 and has worked in multiplebehavioral healthcare settings over the years. From higher levels of structured care in hospitals to outpatient programming. Her work is her passion. She enjoys working with herclients on improving communication, resolving conflict, repairing relationshipsand growing through the struggles of life. Jamie is a former NFL cheerleader and uses her skills off the field to work with the NFL on ways to improve team morale, self esteem, professional relationships and social emotional learning. Jamie iscurrently the Director of Clinical Brand Development for Within Health.“I have an eclectic theoretical orientation. The therapeutic approaches I’m motivated by are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Mindfulness and Exposure Therapy. I navigate understanding and change by using relatable approaches and patience. Having a safe space for sharing and being heard is essential in this work. Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Lisa Lockwood danced with American Ballet Theatre for ten years, subsequently with Feld Ballet, and was an original cast member of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. A short list of the choreographers she worked with personally include Anthony Tudor, George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Natalia Makarova, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Glen Tetley, Eliot Feld and Sir Kenneth McMillan.Currently she teaches at Ballet Academy East. She worked at Steps on Broadway in the open program in New York from 1998. - 2024. She was also a faculty member and Ballet Chair for the School at Steps.  She has  taught at Broadway Dance Center, Ballet Hispanico, Alvin Ailey,  American Ballet Theatre, Julliard, Sarah Lawrence, High School For the Performing Arts, and is much in demand as a guest teacher all over the world: the Metropolitan Opera, The Royal Ballet School (Denmark), Joffrey Ballet, and Edmonton Ballet. She worked closely with Martine Van Hamel for 16 years in the summer Ballet Intensive at Kaatsbaan Dance Center. Additionally she teaches and coaches private students who are motivated to bring their ballet proficiency to the highest possible level. Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling, which has been published in seven languages.  She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an online resource with interactive and self-study courses for women around the world.  A pioneer in the field of eating psychology for over thirty-five years, she is currently the Founder and Executive Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii Eating Disorder Programs, which has a residential eating disorder treatment program on Maui.  Dr. Johnston provides virtual individual consultations and conducts workshops internationally.  She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating and body image.  You can find her at: Dr. Anita Johnston:https://dranitajohnston.com/FB/IG@dranitajohnston Light of the Moon Cafe:https://lightofthemooncafe.com/FB/IG: @lightofthemooncafe Ai Pono Hawaiihttps://aipono.comFB/IG: @aiponohawaii Free Food & Metaphor Guide:Lightofthemooncafe.com/bma  Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Colleen O'Callaghan has been a professional ballet dancer since the age of 16 and continues her remarkable journey at the age of 64. Her life's passion has been the art of ballet, where she has honed her skills and embodied the grace and discipline it demands.Today, Colleen's mission extends beyond the stage. Her goal is to share her knowledge and expertise with others, helping them to discover the transformative power of movement. With a profound understanding of body mechanics, Colleen teaches individuals how to sit, stand, walk, and lie down correctly, achieving a harmonious balance of body and mind through proper vertical alignment.Colleen's unique approach involves using the Zena Rommett Floor Barre Technique®, which emphasizes the importance of the floor as a teacher and the mind-body connection as a guiding force. With a strong internal focus on the mind, she encourages her students to listen attentively to what their bodies are whispering, allowing them to unlock their full potential.Join Colleen on this journey of self-discovery and wellness, and experience the profound benefits of her expertise in achieving a balanced and harmonious life." Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

The holidays are supposed to be a magical time of the year when you have the opportunity to spend time with loved ones and friend.s.  It can also be a very difficult time for those who struggle with eating disorders.  As a dancer, you may have had a long season of Nutcracker performances and then the anticipation of seeing family.  I have outlines some tips that I hope will be helpful to you during the season of joy. Happy Holidays and Happy 2024.   Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

  | In Mother, Men and Me: A Memoir of Anxiety, Anorexia and Affairs, Dawn Smith-Theodore unveils a potent saga of love, deceit, and resilience. Amid her personal battle with anorexia, convoluted romantic entanglements, and shocking family secrets, she finds refuge in dance. This memoir reveals the raw complexity of mother-daughter relationships, shedding light on how our familial bonds shape our lives and choices. Discover Dawn's journey from darkness to redemption in this compelling narrative. | Dawn Smith-Theodore,  is a respected psychotherapist and eating disorder expert with over twenty years of experience as well as being recovered from anorexia herself.  She was a professional dancer, a former flight attendant, and owned a dance studio in Los Angeles for twenty-five years. An esteemed author and host of the show "TuTu Thin: A Podcast for Dancers," Dawn provides insights from a dance professional's perspective, helping dancers and parents around the world navigate healthy living. | Unveil the Layers of Love, Lies, and Secrets Between a Mother and Daughter in this Riveting Memoir of Survival and Redemption Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

It is important for dancers to trust themselves and their body so having confidence and self acceptance is key in the recovery process. Surrounding yourself with community who knows your needs and how to support you. Dance is a passion so use it as a motivation to recover. Nourish your body as it houses your soul and it is your instrument. Using self care and  allow yourself to find balance in your life inside and outside the dance studio. Believe in yourself! Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

 Kelly Murtagh is a mom, Louisiana-native, and an award-winning actor, writer, producer, singer and children’s book author who works in film, television and theatre. Kelly is also a certified sound healer and breath-work facilitator. She has received multiple awards including the Best Actress Award at Festival South, and the Best Actress Award at the 48 Independent Short Film Festival. Kelly produced, co-wrote and starred in the feature-length film Shapeless, telling of her personal struggle with an eating disorder, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and internationally at the Raindance Film Festival and is now on VOD on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and streaming on Tubi.Kelly also regularly sings with her partner, musician and singer-songwriter, Will Dickerson in New Orleans and the southern California area. She also authored the children’s book Zoo Krewe about a magical journey through New Orleans where the littlest fans learn their ABCs with the help of some animal friends!  Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Allie Papazian is from Los Angeles, CA. She trained at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan and was a member of the inaugural class in the Alonzo King LINES Ballet BFA at Dominican University of California, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2010. While in college she danced professionally with Mark Foehringer Dance Project SF, and performed with Zhukov Dance Theatre for their 2010 and 2011 seasons. Upon graduation she joined the Compañía Nacional de Danza in Madrid, Spain. In her five years with the CND she has had the privilege of performing works by Nacho Duato, Mats Ek, Ohad Naharin, Jiri Kylian, Johan Inger, and Alexander Ekman among others. Later she joined ODC/Dance for their 2015/2016 season. After freelancing and working with numerous bay area companies including Post:Ballet, Kambara+Dancers and Dance Theatre of San Francisco she returned to ODC/Dance as a company member in 2019. Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Michael Patterson is the Artistic Director of the Patterson School of Ballet located in Erie, PA and is a former professional danseur with the Pennsylvania Ballet, now known as the Philadelphia Ballet. While at the Pennsylvania Ballet, Mr. Patterson danced many roles in works by George Balanchine, including The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Slaughter on 10th Avenue, Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, Western Symphony, Prodigal Son, and Agon to name a few. Other classics include Dracula, Cinderella, Taming of the Shrew, Giselle, and Le Fille Mal Gardee and Lew Christensen’s Con Amore.  He has also danced many roles by contemporary choreographers such as Trey McIntyre, Twyla Tharp, Jerome Robbins, Val Caniparoli, Matthew Neenan, and Christopher Wheeldon. Highlights from his professional career include the creation of the work Cellophane for Mr. Patterson by Brian Sanders, which was featured in the benefit performance, Shut Up & Dance. While a member of Pennsylvania Ballet Mr. Patterson had the opportunity to work with and perform Christopher Wheeldon’s Swan Lake at the Edinburgh International Arts Festival in collaboration with the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio where the Lord Provost honored them. Mr. Patterson’s students have been accepted to many prestigious ballet schools nationally and internationally, including the School of American Ballet (SAB), and have danced with or are currently dancing with Joffrey Ballet, Washington Ballet, American Repertory Ballet, Minnesota Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, Boston Ballet, and Netherlands Dans Theater. In 2010, Mr. Patterson was also the choreographer for the short film, “The Dance Lesson” by Chinonye Chukwu which was awarded a Princess Grace Award.   Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

It is my pleasure to welcome Jessica Wallis, Founder and Executive Director of Ballet in the City.  Jessica has produced and presented programming with dancers such as Ashley Bouder, Sonia Rodriguez, and Misty Copeland, at prestigious venues including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. She is a two-time honors graduate of The University of Akron, the founder of The Ballet in the City Scholarship, and was honored for her work with an official proclamation from the City of Cleveland. Ms. Wallis was presented with a Distinguished Alumni award by the Cuyahoga Falls Schools Foundation in 2018. Ballet in the City engages the best professional ballet dancers from across the globe. It produces and presents programming, performances, and events with these exceptional professionals, which bring the art up-close and personal to ballet enthusiasts spanning generations. The mission of Ballet in the City is to present professional ballet performances, educational opportunities, and events in cities around the nation, promoting and enhancing the culture of ballet, unique to each location.Ballet in the City will engage and inspire individuals in the art of ballet and communicate the relevance and value of ballet, the results of which will endure for future generations. Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

On this week's installment of the Tu Tu Thin Podcast, I have Sasha Gorrell, PhD joining me! Sasha Gorrell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and BehavioralSciences at the University of California, San Francisco. Her position is within the EatingDisorders Program where her clinical focus is in the treatment of adolescents with restrictive eating disorders, specifically in supporting their recovery in family-based treatment. She had an 18-year career as a professional dancer with Boston Ballet and American Ballet Theatre, which informs her current efforts to support the wellbeing of young dancers, and prevent the development of eating disorders in this high-risk population. In addition, her current research that is funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health uses behavioral data and neuro-imaging to investigate specific neurobiological risk and maintenance factors for problematic exercisebehavior in the context of eating disorders. Her overall research interests include exploration of bio behavioral mechanisms that promote our understanding of motivated behavior. This work includes better characterizing maintenance mechanisms and shared features of anxiety and eating disorders, and using this knowledge to adapt and develop evidence-based treatments. Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Lamont Brown is a New York-based performer and choreographer. He is originally from Long Island and is a graduate of the Dance Theatre Conservatory at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.Lamont’s performance career has taken him all over the globe. Recently seen in the 1st National Tour of “Mean Girls The Broadway Musical” as Martin J. and Understudied Aaron Samuels. He performed as Andy Lee in the national tour of “42nd Street”, featuring the iconic choreography by Randy Skinner. He worked on Norwegian Cruise Line performing Warren Carlyle’s choreography as a Tap Brother in “After Midnight” and was also seen co-starring in an Episode of Wutang: An American Saga and Riverdance at Radio City Musical Hall. His regional work includes “Hairspray,” “Singin’ in the Rain” and Jared Grimes’ new production of “42nd Street” at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts and Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago. He has been fortunate enough to work alongside some of New York’s most sought-after theatre choreographers, including Casey Nicholaw, Al Blackstone, Lorin Latarro, Jeff Whiting, Jason Sparks, Richard J. Hinds, Dewitt Fleming, Shannon Lewis, Mary Anne Lamb and Lisa Gajda.Alongside performing, he produces, directs, and choreographs his own work as the founder of The LBD Project. He has recently won Broadway World’s Best Direction and Choreography of Aida The Musical that played at Studio Theatre of Long Island in east Islip. Lamont is making waves with his work featuring precision jazz, tap, and hip-hop. As a choreographer, he is inspired by the Rockettes and classic Broadway styles. Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

I am thrilled to be airing the latest episode of the TuTu Thin Podcast because on this week's edition, Bob Schwarz will be joining me! Bob went from soccer coach to dancer dad.  While his 3 other boys were playing tennis, soccer, baseball and other sports, his third son discovered his passion for dance.  Bob shares his story of learning a new language…. DANCE and how he supported his son’s passion to become a professional dancer.  Bob is the father of 4 boys and the Director of Recreational Soccer and Coach for LAFC SoCal Youth in addition to his career in International Business. Bob loves working with young athletes and their parents as he guides them on and off the soccer field, tennis courts or on the ski slopes.   Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Nicole Farnsworth is a board-certified sports dietitian with the Female Athlete Program and Division of Sports Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is a clinical dietitian for Laura Moretti Nutrition, a group nutrition practice specializing in performance nutrition and nutrition counseling for eating disorders. Nicole is additionally a NASM-certified personal trainer. She has served as a sports nutrition instructor for the Institute of Rowing Leadership. She has been a part of the Female Athlete Conference Planning Committee since 2019 and served as a co-chair for the biennial, international conference in 2021 and 2023. Nicole works with athletes of all ages and competitive levels and specializes in working with athletes with low energy availability, disordered eating, and eating disorders. She is a former Division 1 heptathlete that is now enjoys running, hiking, and chasing after her almost 3-year-old.  Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

I feel honored to welcome Dr. Johanna O'Flaherty, PhD to the TuTu Thin Podcast. She is an expert in crisis management from a psychological perspective, and a renowned expert in the field of trauma, addiction and recovery. She was the Vice President of Treatment Services at the Betty Ford Center from 2006 to 2013, and then served as the CEO of the Las Vegas Recovery Center, Senior Fellow of Clinical Services, from 2013 to 2016. She is an Advanced Level Nationally Certified Addiction Specialist, a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), and a Certified Trainer for Critical Incident Crisis Debriefing Programs. She received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in California.  Dr. O'Flaherty developed and implemented Crisis Response Programs for Pan American World Airlines, TWA Airlines, and has facilitated the training of Crisis Response Teams for several other airlines as well.  In her role as Corporate Manager of Pan American Airways’ Management of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s), she was responsible for the oversight of bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspects of the 1988 Lockerbie disaster.  This experience led her to become a pioneer in the aviation industry, organizing, training and responding to aviation disasters, and facilitating trauma processing, grief counseling, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing.  In 1988, she also founded an educational program for chemically dependent women in Calcutta, India through Catholic Charities.  In 1996, she provided counseling services to the family members of 230 individuals who perished in New York on TWA Flight 800, the third-deadliest aviation accident in US history.  In 2000, she received the FBI’s “Exceptional Service in the Public Interest” award.  In 2001, Dr. O’Flaherty was again called to New York to assist with counseling airline employees and facilitated the Crisis Response training for the New York City Transit Authority after the terrorist attacks of September 11th. She has conducted Critical Incident Response training for the FBI and first responders. Dr. O’Flaherty provided counseling to the first and last responders (coroners) of the October 1, 2017 massacre at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, in which 58 people were killed and another 546 injured.  The incident is the deadliest mass shooting committed by an individual in the US, and reignited the debate over gun laws.  She is the author of two previous books: The Correlation Between Trauma and Addiction (2014) and Daddy Goes to Meetings (2015), maintains a consulting practice and an active schedule as a keynote speaker in crisis management and addiction.  Dr. O’Flaherty has been featured on CBS, ABC, NBC and CNN as well as several podcasts as an expert in field.  Dr. O’Flaherty lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group

Jennifer Milner is a ballet coach and certified Pilates trainer specializing in athletes, dancers and post-injury recoveries.  As a classical ballet dancer, Jennifer danced with several companies across the United  States before moving to New York to do musical theatre, most notably playing Meg Giry in The Phantom of the Opera.  After a knee injury ended a successful performing career, Jennifer became certified in the Pilates method of exercise, graduating from the Kane School of Core Integration under the renowned Kelly Kane, then mentored under the dance medicine pioneer Marika Molnar and certified in dance medicine through Ms. Molnar. She worked for Westside Dance Physical Therapy (the official physical therapists for New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet), and has trained a wide variety of clients, including Oscar winners, Olympic medalists, and dancers from New York City Ballet, the Kirov Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, Royal Ballet, and more. Jennifer has also studied with Lisa Howell, Marie-Jose Blom, and Eric Franklin.  Jennifer is a co-host of Bendy Bodies, a podcast devoted to athletic artists with hypermobility issues. She is a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science and presented at the world conference in Houston in 2017, Montreal in 2019, and at the virtual 2021 conference. She is a founding member of Dansemedica as well as a member of Doctors for Dancers and serves on the advisory board of Minding the Gap, an organization dedicated to improving mental health support in the dance world.Jennifer’s ability to move between ballet studios and cross-training venues, addressing biomechanical imbalances and technique dysfunctions in a practical strength-training way, has made her a sought-after guest speaker for dance schools and companies, and her many years of training dancers across the hypermobility spectrum have made her passionate about educating dancers and teachers on how to train hypermobility in a healthy and efficient way. Her website is www.jennifer-milner.com or you can find her on Instagram @jennifer.milner.  Thank you for listening to The TuTu thin PodcastPlease contact us through www.dawntheodore.comwww.tututhin.com IG @tutu_thin Facebook @tututhinTwitter @tututhinThank you to Matt Miller @ Smacky Media Group