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

The TuTu Thin Podcast will explore the complex relationship between dancers, athletes, their body and eating disorders, explaining how eating disorders can too easily develop in this driven, perfectionistic yet vulnerable population. TuTu Thin also explores the relationship between the dancer/athlete and the drive for perfection. How can the dancer/athlete develop healthy eating patterns in a world where there is expectation to have a strong, yet thin body. How can the dance teacher, choreographers, coaches and parents identify who may be struggling with an eating disorder? Coaches and dance teachers can promote healthy body image, but what is their responsibility if a dancer/athlete is exhibiting signs of having an eating disorder? Both prevention and treatment of eating disorders for the dancer/athlete are examined as well as how to return them back to their passion for dance or their sport. There will also be interviews with dancers, athletes, and those who work with them to promote wellness in mind, body and spirit.

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

Going For Gold

March 19, 2026 • Dawn Smith-Theodore, MA, MFT, CEDS • Season 4 • Episode 13

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In this episode, Dawn talks about the recent win of Alysa Liu and how she skated for herself and the love of her sport and not the Gold Medal. Many times our desire to achieve the highest score or be the best has an impact on our mental health. Did Alysa's break from skating help her come back with a renewed perspective on her sport and her desires? Do you take breaks from your sport or dance? If so, do you feel like it has an impact on your performance.

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