Life Academy – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the very first episode of Life Academy with Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit —on screen frenemies turned real-life besties and your unqualified but enthusiastic guides through the mess and magic of modern life. You might know them from the beloved TV series Dance Academy, but now they’re teaming up in real life to dive into all the big things: motherhood, identity, relationships, and figuring it out as you go. 💬 In This Episode: Meet your hosts: Dena & Alicia — from TV drama to real-life sisterhood What inspired them to start Life Academy Reflections on their Dance Academy days and the wild ride since A sneak peek at the raw, real, and ridiculous conversations to come 👶 Why “Life Academy”? Because no one hands you a manual, and sometimes you need a laugh, a cry, or just someone to say, “Same.” Whether you're a Dance Academy fan or just looking for real talk with a couple of new mum mates — class is in session. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Dream work and recommendations: https://untamedbook.com

Buckle up for a wild ride through Tinseltown in this spicy second episode! Alicia and Dena take you behind the scenes of their outrageous LA adventures — from on-set secrets to unexpected celebrity encounters. 🎬 In This Episode: We spill the tea on our time in Los Angeles and how very different our lives are now Alicia dishes on working with Aussie icon Chris Lilley, and yes — we’re counting Home and Away heartthrobs too 👀 Dena shares juicy behind-the-scenes moments from working with Russell Brand and Jonah Hill We talk fame, freedom, and finding yourself (while possibly losing your phone in a bar) 🎓 Life Lesson of the Week: Knowing when to let loose and when it’s time to Irish exit — because balance is everything. Whether you're in it for the juicy goss, the nostalgia, or just a good laugh — this episode has it all. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recommendations and Dreamwork: TWERK AFTER WERK www.instagram.com/twerkafterwerk DHPC (Alicia's coaching) https://danhamillperformancecoaching.com

In this very special episode, we’re joined by the one and only Thom Green — aka Sammy from Dance Academy. That’s right… we’ve brought our bestie back from the dead (not literally… or is it?) for a hilarious, heartfelt, and slightly chaotic reunion. 💬 In This Episode: Thom spills on life after Dance Academy We lovingly interrogate him about old times, new adventures, and everything in between Alicia and Dena relive some of their most iconic moments with Sammy A few surprises and plenty of laughs along the way 👻 Life Lesson of the Week: Sometimes the best way to move forward is to reconnect with the past — even if it means summoning a fictional ghost. Whether you're here for the nostalgia or the nonsense, this is one reunion you don’t want to miss. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast www.instagram.com/thomgreen Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Dreamwork and Recommendations: Of An Age https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtfkhimcnLY Adolescence TV series: Netflix TUK Makeup kit: https://www.tukmakeup.com Compassion/Oracle cards: https://passaroundthesmile.com

This one’s a deep dive. In Episode 4, Alicia and Dena open up about their personal journeys with body image from the pressures of the entertainment industry to the profound transformations brought on by motherhood. 💬 In This Episode: How growing up in front of cameras and dance studios shaped the way they saw their bodies The silent struggles that came with constant industry expectations How becoming mothers reshaped their relationship with self-image The concept of “ego death” and why letting go of who we thought we were can be freeing 💡 Life Lesson of the Week: Your worth isn’t measured by a reflection or a role. This episode is honest, raw, and a reminder that you’re not alone in navigating self-love in a world full of mirrors. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Dreamwork and Recommendations: Raising Girls Who Like Themselves book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Raising-Girls-Who-Like-Themselves/dp/1760894362 Affirmation Meditation (deep listening) https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1qQUFvufXp4

You asked, we delivered! In this special bonus episode, Alicia and Dena hit rewind and take you back to where it all began, the very first episode of Dance Academy. 🎬 In This Episode: Behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard Hilarious memories from their first day on set What it was like watching themselves as baby ballerinas Reflections on how far they (and their characters) have come 💫 Why this episode is a must-listen: Whether you’re a lifelong Dance Academy fan or new to the series, this rewatch is packed with laughs, love, and a whole lot of nostalgia. Come for the throwbacks, stay for the sass. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast