
The Feis Fit Podcast
This is an Irish Dance podcast, where we teach you how to take your dancing to the next level, and crush your goals!
Episodes
68 episodes
The Hidden Mistakes Keeping Your Kicks & Clicks Low (And How to Fix Them!)
Dancers… if you’ve been stretching and stretching but your kicks STILL won’t go higher… this episode is for YOU! 👀🔥It’s NOT just about flexibility. If you’re relying only on passive stretching and wondering why your kicks and clic...
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10:31

Quieting Your Inner Critic: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Irish Dance
Have you ever felt like you don’t belong in the competition room? Like everyone else has it together, and you’re just waiting for them to realize you’re not good enough?Let’s talk about imposter syndrome—that sneaky inner voice te...
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22:05

🔥 Master Your Jumps: The Science Behind Higher, Sharper, and More Powerful Leaps 🔥
💥 Want to take your Irish dance jumps to the next level? In this episode, we dive deep into the biomechanics and training strategies that will help you jump higher, land softer, and perform with more control.Here’s what we cover:✅ Th...
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19:13

🎙️ From Struggles to Strategies: The Story of Feis Fit
Have you ever felt stuck in your Irish dance journey? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau, faced disappointment, or questioned if you’d ever achieve your goals. You’re not alone—I've been there too.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on...
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41:25

Flip the Script on 2024: Celebrate Your Wins and Crush 2025 Goals
As 2024 wraps up, are you focusing on all the things you didn’t accomplish—or celebrating everything you did achieve? 🙋♀️ It’s easy to dwell on the negatives (thanks, negativity bias!), but in this episode of the Feis Fit Pod...
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32:53

How To Walk Into Nationals Feeling Confident and How To Deal With The Feeling Of "Never Doing Enough"
In this episode of The Feis Fit Podcast, host Jeanne dives into the essential topic of building confidence by focusing on personal input rather than outcomes. As the North American Nationals approach, she offers practical tips on setting realis...
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26:46

How To Come Back From a ROUGH Feis
Welcome to the "Feis Fit Podcast"! In this episode, we dive into the most embarrassing feis stories and how to bounce back from them. Whether you felt you nailed it but things didn't go as planned, or nerves got the best of you, we've all been ...
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31:32

Transform Your Skills: Effective Practice Strategies for Real Results
In this episode, your host Jeanne dives into how to practice effectively to see real improvements and avoid mistakes dancers make. Whether you're a beginner or a champion dancer, you'll learn how to make every practice session count, from...
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Episode 56
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17:43

Flawless to Fearless: Letting Go of the All-or-Nothing Mindset
Hey there, Irish dancers! Are you ready to break free from the chains of perfectionism and embrace a more balanced, joyful approach to your dance journey? Then this episode of The Feis Fit Podcast is for you!Join your host Jeann...
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22:58

Muscle Fibers 101, How To Improve Strength and Power In Your Dancing, and More!
In today’s episode we’re talking about type I and II muscle fibers, how to get more power in your dancing, how many reps of an exercise you should do for maximum results, and the biggest mistakes dancers make in these areas. ...
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20:12

Struggle With Motivation During The Winter?! Here Are 5 strategies to help you out!
If you’re having a hard time staying motivated to train during this time of year, you’re not alone!It’s dark. Cold.And the Oireachtas high has worn off.But...It’s an exciting time of year because it’s one...
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13:41

How To Get In The Best Shape Of Your Life in 2024! 💫
New Years resolutions to get stronger, faster, and fitter are everywhere this time of year! That's why today we're diving into how to get into the best shape of your life in 2024. If you want to make 2024 the year you take your fitness to the n...
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15:51

Your Oireachtas Day Pep Talk!
Find yourself getting in your head about the Oireachtas?! Maybe it's your first Oireachtas or maybe you've done 15+...at the end of the day the Oireachtas can be nerve-wracking. So here's your pep to help you get focused on what ma...
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Episode 55
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14:39

Turn Your Fears Into Growth With The Power Of Positive Questioning
Life is full of challenges (both in and out of the studio). There is no way around it! In this episode, we are talking about how to use those challenges as fuel to help you grow as an athlete, dancer, and human with the power of positive questi...
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Episode 54
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18:19

wmh_X_0 creator, Oona is in the house! ✨
If you follow Irish Dance meme accounts, you've most likely come across wmh_X_0, Oona!Oona is a lover of Irish dance jokes, stories, and Samoyeds. Today Oona is sharing how her relationship with dance changed over time and some of the s...
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Episode 53
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17:05

All things dance...with the most epic collab ever! ✨
Imagine having dance trainers, a psychologist, a dietician, and a physical therapist all in a room to discuss improvements we can make in the dance industry. 💭That's exactly what we did! ✅ In this episode, we get into some ...
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43:32

How To Ask For What You Want In Dancing (…and in life!)
Today's episode is all about the importance of asking for what you want in your dancing (and in your life). As a competitive Irish dancer, it's crucial to remember that you have the power to advocate for yourself and pursue your goals with conf...
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22:37

Competition vs. Improvement Goals...and why you need both!
Get ready to step up your Irish dancing game with this exciting podcast episode!We're diving into the world of goal setting and how it can make all the difference in your dancing journey. We'll explore the crucial difference between com...
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Episode 51
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14:16

Balancing Dance and The Rest Of Your Life...Without Losing Your Mind!
Today we're speaking with special guest and Feis Fit Athlete Kathleen! Kathleen is a full-time teacher, competitive dancer, and mother to a toddler. In this episode, she shares her tips for fitting everything into her schedule, including how sh...
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Episode 50
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32:49

Don't do these things on feis day...
You may have heard people say that's it's good to "learn from competitions" but how do you actually do that?!Today we're talking about the DOs and DON'Ts on feis day.If you feel like you're riding an emotional roller coaster whe...
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Episode 49
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28:33

Improving Your Timing and Rhythm With Musician and Feis App Founder Sean O'Brien!
Ever watch a dancer at a major and feel completely moved by the sound of their set dance but aren't sure why?!Or do you receive timing comments in your treble jig at feis and aren't sure how to actually improve it?!This episode if...
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34:51

The Inside Scoop on Getting Into Irish Dance Shows with Ciara Sexton and Scott Doherty!
Do you have dreams of touring the world in Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Rockin Road To Dublin, or another Irish Dance show?!In this episode of the Feis Fit Podcast, world champions and professional dancers, Ciara Sexton and Scott Doher...
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44:57

Why I Don't Believe In "New Year, New You" and What I Do Instead...
Personally, the whole “new year, new me” movement totally stresses me out and I often find it does more harm than good. Although starting the 2023 with big new goals may be helpful for some people, I want to share what I’ve found mo...
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10:41

Things I Wish I Understood While Competing...
Competitive Irish Dance can be a WILD ride! Here are some of the things I would tell my younger self when it comes to competition!
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18:04

How to manage that feeling of never doing "enough"!
The other night I came home from a day full of clients and meetings and then I was up late answering emails and client messages…and when I finally finished for the day I said to my boyfriend, “I don’t feel like I’m doing enough.”Which in...
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