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Welcome to Holistic Dance Wellness… The podcast for dancers, dance parents, and dance teachers who want healthier, stronger, more resilient dancers without burnout or injury.Hosted by Carlee Bigelow, dance instructor, dance mom, and holistic health practitioner, this podcast blends dance science, holistic health education, and real-life dancer recovery strategies to support the whole dancer — body, mind, and nervous system.If you’re raising, teaching, or training a dancer, you know the pressure: long rehearsals, competition seasons, injuries, exhaustion, and the constant push to do more. But what if the key to better performance isn’t more practice, it’s better recovery?This podcast focuses on holistic dancer health, helping dancers recover smarter, prevent injuries naturally, and build lifelong wellness habits that support both performance and longevity.Inside each episode, you’ll learn practical, easy-to-understand strategies you can actually use — whether you’re a competitive dancer, recreational dancer, dance parent, or dance educator.Topics you’ll hear on Holistic Dance Wellness include:• Dance recovery routines for sore muscles and fatigue• Injury prevention strategies for dancers• Essential oils for muscle recovery and relaxation• Holistic wellness for dancers and athletes• Nutrition and hydration tips for dance performance• Electrolytes and hydration support for active dancers• Gentle mobility and recovery movement routines• Sleep support and nervous system regulation• Natural approaches to dancer wellness including aromatherapy, herbal support, and holistic care• Dance parent education and support strategies• Overtraining prevention and burnout recovery• Mind-body wellness for dancersThis podcast is designed to help dancers stay strong, flexible, and energized — not just for one season, but for years to come.You’ll also gain insight into how recovery supports performance, why rest is not weakness, and how small daily wellness habits can make a huge differen