Beyond The Studio
Beyond the Studio is a podcast hosted by Hayley
Dancer, educator, yoga teacher, business owner, and mum. Created to support families through movement, mindset, wellbeing, and real connection.
This is a space for parents, young people, and educators to feel seen, supported, and inspired. Through honest conversations, lived experiences, and expert guests from the worlds of performing arts, wellness, and education, we explore the real topics families are navigating today.. confidence, mental health, body image, social media, overwhelm, and more.
Each episode offers practical tools, thoughtful perspectives, and behind-the-scenes insight into why the arts and wellbeing play such an important role in shaping resilient, confident young people. Taking what we learn in the studio and bringing it into everyday life.
Listen on a walk, with a cup of tea, or on the school run, and come join the community beyond the studio. ✨
Beyond The Studio
Creating Space to Be Yourself: Identity, Confidence and Belonging | With Naomi
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In this episode of Beyond The Studio, Hayley is joined by Naomi, owner of NCD, for a conversation about identity, self-expression, and what it really means to feel like you belong.
Naomi shares her journey into dance and the values that sit at the heart of what she’s building, creating spaces where young people feel safe to express themselves, explore their individuality, and grow with confidence.
Together, they explore how difficult it can be for young people to stay connected to who they are in a world that often feels loud, curated, and comparison-driven, especially online.
This conversation touches on:
- The importance of self-expression and originality
- How comparison can impact confidence and identity
- Why community-focused environments matter so much for families
At its core, this episode is about creating spaces where young people don’t feel pressure to fit in, but feel supported to be themselves.