Best Dancemom Podcasts (2024)

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The Tales of Lacey Fletcher & Addie Hall 46:07

3d ago46:07

46:07

"Pikachu?! It's Tinky-Winky! And actually Tinky-Winky was the purple one and Po was the yellow one. You are all over the place!" argues Stephen as Christi discovers if there's one line she shouldn't cross t's Stephen's nerdiness (it's ok Christi, Po was actually the red one!). An in depth-analysis of Tinky-Winky's purse might not be the spookiest t…

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The Third Wave 47:22

10d ago47:22

47:22

"I think people want to belong to something," Christi postulates as she picks up the pieces from last week's episode on cults to try and get to the heart of what makes groupthink tick. To better understand this phenomenon Christi has brought a true story for this week's episode that's sure to raise a few hairs every time you have to remind yourself…

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Crazy for Cults 54:05

17d ago54:05

54:05

"At one point if I was in that compound I'd be like, 'Look I get it. I'm your spiritual wife... but I gotta go.'" Stephen jokes, but it gets to the heart of the matter on what makes his chosen topic for this week episode, Cults, so fascinating. Why do people join and stay in cults? How do you convince 900+ people to take their lives for a stupid ca…

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The Corpse Bride 41:25

24d ago41:25

41:25

"Florida, we need to have a talk." jokes Stephen as this week's story takes us to Key West where nothing ever wild happens! Just kidding, because even if nothing else weird ever happened in Key West this story would be enough to forever mark the city. It's certainly got both Christi and Stephen shaking in their boots as there's a level of macabre i…

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New Orleans Spirits 1:05:40

1M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

"She literally shoved someone's head into the mirror and it cracked and fell off the wall; then the bar had to replace it. You took me willingly to this bar? Oh yeah it's great!" If there's one thing Christi and Stephen can't seem to avoid it's haunted bars and houses around New Orleans. It wasn't enough that there were vampires, but now there's gh…

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NOLA Vampires 58:02

1M ago58:02

58:02

"When I did Christi's Couch, the most popular stories were always when I covered dark stuff," says Christi Lukasiak, though as a listener of Christi's Couch that may not come as too much of a surprise. You may know Christi as a Dance Moms OG, but she's also VERY into the dark and creepy side of things. What better way to explore those topics than w…

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Ballet For The 21st Century - Austin Crumley 57:46

1+ y ago57:46

57:46

Our teaching practices in the studio are far behind in many ways + Austin Crumley is leading the charge in bring our teaching methods into the 21st century with culture, corrections, + concepts. Instagram @austincrumley Ballet Reeducation Courses More tips + info at www.alignfitnessbyallie.com Instagram + Youtube @alignfitnessbyallie…

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Working Through Injury - Leah Bueno 44:59

2y ago44:59

44:59

Knowing how to work when you have an injury is a skill we all need to aquire. This is also a team life event, + Leah is a pro at working with dancers through injury. IG @thepilatesdancer www.performancepilatesrehab.com More info at alignfitnessbyallie.com IG @alignfitnessbyallieBy Allie Christensen

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Turnout - The Inner Life of Ballet - Alicia Head 1:04:48

2y ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Master Teacher, + creator of The Inner Life Of Ballet is discussing the misunderstandings of turnout + how she approaches teaching turnout. You can Learn more about Alicia on Instagram at @innerlifeofballet Upcoming workshop dates for Inner Life of Ballet "Turnout From the Ground Up" Oct. 8 & 9 "Arabesque From the Inside Out" Feb. 4 &5, 2023 More d…

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EP79: Finding Inspiration in the Face of Trauma with Brooklinn Khoury 1:21:39

2y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

“I remember looking up at myself for the first time. And my cousin kept saying, ‘I’m going to fix this. I'm going to fix this.’ And I literally looked at her and I was like, ‘How are you going to fix this?’ That was the first time I realized my whole upper lip was not there,” shares Brooklinn Khoury, close family friend and professional skateboarde…

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EP78: Loving Yourself Into A Healthy Body with Kelley Nemiro 49:42

2y ago49:42

49:42

“We can't ever hate ourselves into a body that we love, but we can love ourselves into a body that we love,” shares Kelley Nemiro, certified holistic health coach, pilates instructor, and founder of Wellness by Kelley. Through her coaching membership program, Kelley helps women live healthier lives by teaching them how to balance their hormones fro…

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EP77: Being A Co-Creator With The Universe with Briana Borten 40:58

2y ago40:58

40:58

“The more we bring everyone's gifts and potential into the world through giving them the tools that they need, the more we all benefit,” explains Briana Borten, Spiritual Mentor. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Briana Borten to talk about the healing properties of energy work, listening to signs from the uni…

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EP76: Coffee with Christi 44:01

2y ago44:01

44:01

Every Monday on her Instagram stories, host Christi Lukasiak takes time to do an “Ask Me Anything” with her followers, and this week she’s bringing it to Christi’s Couch. In this episode, Christi answers listener questions and gives her advice on the topics most frequently asked to her. Take a moment to have a coffee with Christi as she answers som…

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EP75: Mental Health Struggles - You're Not Alone 33:02

2y ago33:02

33:02

“I just want to encourage anyone out there who struggles, you are not alone. Get therapy. Go seek help. Find the things that work for you,” shares host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi talks about her personal mental health journey which began with a misdiagnosis and changed dramatically when she was properly diagnosed …

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EP74: Listening to Your Universe with Allyson Byrd 1:02:56

2y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

“The only thing that our universe is bringing to us is an amplification of our own thoughts, our own feelings and our own daily behaviors,” shares Allyson Byrd, money mindset strategist. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Allyson Byrd to talk about mindset change, imposter syndrome, and unlocking abundance by l…

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EP73: Everyday Safety with TikTok’s Mom Friend Cathy Pedrayes 1:02:03

2y ago1:02:03

1:02:03

“Communication is so important and it's probably one of the most important things you can do for your safety,” shares Cathy Pedrayes, safety guru, author, and everyone’s favorite TikTok mom friend. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Cathy Pedryes to talk about everyday safety and security measures that are easy…

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EP72: Radical Responsibility with Scout Sobel 1:05:01

2y ago1:05:01

1:05:01

“Our minds will keep us in our comfort zone, no matter how painful that is, because the unknown is so scary and so difficult to conceptualize for all of us,” explains Scout Sobel, founder of Scout’s Agency and author of The Emotional Entrepreneur, a guidebook for navigating the emotional challenges of launching, running, and scaling a business. In …

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EP71: Clearer Skin with CLEARstem 50:04

2y ago50:04

50:04

“There's this huge market for people that have dual skin concerns, and nothing that addresses it,” shares Kayleigh Clark, co-founder of CLEARstem, a skincare company that combines anti-aging and anti-acne solutions into one product line while also providing skincare education. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with…

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Creating iuSui- Aleth Berenice 54:05

2y ago54:05

54:05

Professional dancer Aleth Berenice, shares about taking dance on to, + under the water as she created the dance film iuSui. Instagram @_iusui More information from Align Fitness visit Instagram @alignfitnessbyallie www.alignfitnessbyallie.comBy Allie Christensen

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EP70: Simple Solutions for Home Organization 1:01:51

2y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

“Whatever the space is you're working on, you are emptying it 100%. If you're not emptying first, it’s like you just keep putting a bandaid on it,” shares Ria Safford, CEO of RíOrganize, a luxury home organization business. Ria is the go-to celebrity home organizer with clients all over the United States. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak i…

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EP69: How To Get Universal Laws Work In Your Favor 55:44

2y ago55:44

55:44

“When good people are doing good things in the world, it ripples out and it touches a lot of people,” shares host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi introduces the concept of universal laws by explaining the first five laws and how they can work in our favor. Universal laws are energy-related laws that we can’t physically…

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EP68: Need More Money? Listen to This 46:47

2y ago46:47

46:47

“It’s so important for us to get to the root of these beliefs,” shares host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi breaks down common limiting beliefs and misconceptions about money that could be holding you back. When thinking about limiting beliefs, we have to consider where those beliefs come from. As children, we are cons…

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Body Bank Account 21:42

2y ago21:42

21:42

What is your body bank account + what is it telling you? This might be my favorite analogy to understand what your body is telling you. This can guide your technique, workouts, + relaxation! DANCER STRONG™ Program is open for enrollment! Learn more at www.alignfitnessbyallie.com/dancerstrong Instagram @alignfitnessbyallie…

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EP67: Human Design Explained! 1:05:46

2y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

“Human design is essentially your energetic blueprint,” explains host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi explains the basics of human design, a concept that combines astrology, quantum physics, chakras, biochemistry, and the Kabbalah Tree of Life to explain individual human behavior. Human design is evaluated through a bo…

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EP66: Understanding Your Soul Through Astrology 1:17:41

2y ago1:17:41

1:17:41

“I feel like my contribution to this ridiculous time we're living in is to give people back a sense of self-love,” says Debra Silverman, Celebrity Astrologer and Psychotherapist. In today’s episode, host Christi Lukasiak is joined in conversation with Debra to discuss the role astrology plays in psychotherapy. Over the last 45 years of studying ast…

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EP65: What I Learned As A New Mom 49:06

2y ago49:06

49:06

“You do what you need to do to keep yourself sane and you do what you need to do to keep that baby alive and healthy,” says host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi reflects back on her experience of the early days of motherhood and shares with listeners some of the viable lessons she learned along the way. Becoming a mom …

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EP64: True Crime - The Linda Brown Story 1:14:38

2+ y ago1:14:38

1:14:38

“If you really loved me, you would do this.” These bone-chilling words were said by David Brown to his daughter Cinnamon as he tried to convince her to shoot his wife. David was a master manipulator with a long history of grooming and abusing young girls. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, host Christi Lukasiak takes listeners on a true crime jour…

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Becoming A Choreographer - Lindsay Folkman 57:49

2+ y ago57:49

57:49

Award Winning Choreographer, Lindsay Folkman speaks to her "unconventional dance training" + her path to creating stories on stage that leave the audience feeling emotions they didn't know they could feel in a theater. LindsayFolkman.com AlignFitnessByAllie.com @alignfitnessbyallieBy Allie Christensen

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EP63 : Six Steps To Having A Miracle Morning 52:07

2+ y ago52:07

52:07

“We are going to put your best foot forward and we are going to create this peace around your day instead of being in this reactive, jumping up, making a coffee, running out the door vibe,” shares host Christi Lukasiak. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, Christi explains the six steps to creating a morning routine that will change your life. The w…

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EP62: Seven Things I Wish I Knew When I Graduated From College 46:31

2+ y ago46:31

46:31

“Life is like swimming across an ocean. You’re never gonna make it if you never have time to take a moment to stop and relax,” explains Christi Lukasiak, Dance Moms star, motivational speaker, and mindset coach. In this episode of Christi’s Couch, host Christi shares the top seven things she knows now that she wishes she had known when she was youn…

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The Confident Dancer - Kirsten Kemp 59:05

2+ y ago59:05

59:05

High Performance Coach Kirsten Kemp offers highly specialized support to optimize mindset, emotional wellness + career strategy for dancers. This is a women every dancer should know More info at www.theconfidentdancer.com Instagram @kirsten_theconfidentdancer www.alignfitnessbyallie.com Instagram @alignfitnessbyallie…

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EP61: Mother of the Year, Diane Downs 1:02:06

2+ y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

In 1983, Dianne Downs claimed a "bushy-haired stranger" shot her and her three children, killing her 7-year old daughter. What we find is an underlying story about a mother so selfish, she would attempt to murder her own children for her own selfish reasons. If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and s…

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EP60: Sharing Something Personal 36:28

2+ y ago36:28

36:28

Christi is getting personal this week as she shares an unexpected life update. Buy your 2022 Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin Follow Christi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Check out Christi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christilukasiak Watch Christi's latest YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/chr…

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The Whole Dancer - Jess Spinner 40:27

2+ y ago40:27

40:27

Looking at our bodies in one piece, Holistic Nutrition and Life Style Coach Jess Spinner shares some easy wins to being our healthiest self. Visit thewholedancer.com for more information + free courses IG @thewholedancer Youtube More info from Allie at www.alignfitnessbyallie.com IG @alignfitnessbyallie.com…

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EP59: The Secret to Growing a Wildly Successful Business with Lindsay Pinchuk 1:09:58

2+ y ago1:09:58

1:09:58

Have you ever needed something, whether it was a group, a product or a service that simply didn't exist and you thought to yourself "I should do that!"? Today's guest, Lindsay Pinchuk, did exactly that and grew her idea into a million dollar business. Join us on the couch as Lindsay shares her secrets, dishes invaluable advice and shares her own pe…

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EP58: Level Up Your Life IMMEDIATELY 53:09

2+ y ago53:09

53:09

Today, Christi shares a secret that will change the quality of your life TODAY. Join us on the couch as we discuss the little thing that may be causing BIG trouble for you. If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a rev…

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EP57: The Murder of Kacie Woody and the Tinder Swindler 58:21

2+ y ago58:21

58:21

On this episode of Christi's Couch, Christi shares a terrifying story that every parent and child should hear. If you've benefited from this episode be sure to tag me @christilukasiak on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word! Also, be sure to leave a review on iTunes. XO, Christi Kacie Woody Foundation: https://kac…

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Nutrition For Hypermobile Dancers - Kristin Koskinen 1:00:34

2+ y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Hypermobility seems like a structural issue, but IS DEEPLY effected by your nutrition. I'm speaking with a Dance Registered Nutritionist Dietitian who specializes in hypermobile athletes. IG @kristen_koskinen_rdn www.eatwellpros.com IG @alignfitnessbyallie www.alignfitnessbyallie.comBy Allie Christensen

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EP56: The Great Resignation with Sam D'Addario 58:51

2+ y ago58:51

58:51

Millennial Sam D'Addario (and resident badass) joins Christi on the couch to discuss the Great Resignation and why it's happening. Christi and Sam also compare the lessons learned between two generations in their first real careers. What has changed in twenty years and what is exactly the same? Tune in to find out! If you've benefited from this epi…

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EP55: How to Actually Let Go of the Past 53:13

2+ y ago53:13

53:13

This week on the couch, we discuss actual ways to let go of the past. These tried and true methods will help you open up space for new beginnings. This is definitely not one to miss! Join me Sunday, January 30 at 11:00am on Facebook for a live discussion about this week's episode: https://www.facebook.com/events/348903750571493 If you've benefited …

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EP54: Flirting with 2022 with Amanda Marit 1:06:57

2+ y ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Amanda Marit is a spiritual coach and BOSS business owner. Today, she joins us on the couch to talk about how you can leverage your intuition and feminine energy to make 2022 your year! About Amanda: Amanda Marit has coached individuals in all walks of life, including celebrities and public figures (all under NDA, of course.) Amanda works with her …

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Building Resilient Dancers - Amy Saloner + Lisa Spencer 51:12

2+ y ago51:12

51:12

These professionals have combined their knowledge of nutrition + mental health to serve the dance world + their parents! Sign up for their workshop IG: @resilientfamily_resilientteen @lisaspencernutrition First workshop Our workshop is Wednesday February 16th 2022 at 5pm PST More dance tips at @alignfitnessbyallie…

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EP53: The Thing That's Holding You Back From Reaching Your Resolution 47:52

2+ y ago47:52

47:52

Ever wonder why New Year's resolutions are so hard to keep? There's one tiny detail that 99% of people get wrong and I'm sharing it today! You definitely need to hear this one. Join me LIVE on Facebook Monday, January 10 at 11am ET: https://www.facebook.com/ChristiLukasiak Email Christi at hello@christilukasiak.com Follow Christi on IG: https://www…

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5 Elements To A Successful Week 28:43

2+ y ago28:43

28:43

These components of a dancers week are tried + tested. I pulled together the 5 most successful habits to add to anyones week to be your best dancing self in the studio, + your best human self out. More content on Instagram at @alignfitnessbyallie Online Programs + Privates at www.alignfitnessbyallie.com…

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Work Paying Off - Alexandra Farber 45:07

2+ y ago45:07

45:07

Good things don't come easy, but they can be FUN + enjoyable! Alexandra is a shining example of that as she shared with us what training has looked like coming back into the studio IG @farbie IG @alignfitnessbyallie More info on training at www.alignfitnessbyallie.comBy Allie Christensen

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EP52: Holiday Survival Guide 54:48

2+ y ago54:48

54:48

Holidays aren't always tinsel and mistletoe....sometimes we just need to survive. This week, Christi shares the best tips for surviving the holidays and bringing back the joy! Email Christi at hello@christilukasiak.com Follow Christi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/christilukasiak Grab your Begin Planner: https://www.christilukasiak.com/begin-wait…

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EP51: Easy Ways to Make Your Holidays Magical 1:00:45

2+ y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Join Christi on the Couch as she shares unique and easy ways to make your holidays magical for both those you love and yourself. With everything from how to give the perfect gift to the best post-Christmas idea EVER, you definitely DON'T want to miss this episode! Email Christi at hello@christilukasiak.com Follow Christi on IG: https://www.instagra…

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Ballet State of Mind - Macyn Vogt 41:02

2+ y ago41:02

41:02

Professional Dancer Macyn Vogt did not have the traditional ballerina start + she is sharing how she translated her athletic mind set into ballet. Macyn's IG Ig @alignfitnessbyallie https://www.alignfitnessbyallie.com/By Allie Christensen

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EP50: The Secrets of Feminine Power with Gina DeVee 58:19

2+ y ago58:19

58:19

This week, Gina DeVee joins Christi on the couch. Gina went from being a broke psychologist to a multi-million dollar women’s empowerment and lifestyle brand with Divine Living. She has dedicated her career to helping women connect spiritually, start profitable businesses, and create wealth from a feminine perspective. She shares so many tips to un…

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EP49: Thanksgiving Traditions You Didn't Know You Needed 51:42

2+ y ago51:42

51:42

This week, we hear embarrassing Thanksgiving stories and Christi shares some amazing ideas how to make your Thanksgiving special. Get 10% off their first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/couch More podcasts at WAVE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/artist/wave-podcast-network/1437831426 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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