Explore every episode of the podcast The Feis Fit Podcast
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| How To Walk Into Nationals Feeling Confident and How To Deal With The Feeling Of "Never Doing Enough" | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:26:46 | |
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 realistic goals, celebrating effort, and developing a growth mindset. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| How To Come Back From a ROUGH Feis | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:31:32 | |
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 there. Learn how to reflect and analyze your performance without being overly critical, seek emotional and physical support, shift your relationship with failure, and embrace the challenge of competing. For more on taking your dancing to the next level, check out our free dance video analysis through the link in the episode description. Keep it fit, fierce, and fabulous! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| All things dance...with the most epic collab ever! ✨ | 05 May 2023 | 00:43:32 | |
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. 💭 IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| How To Ask For What You Want In Dancing (…and in life!) | 21 Apr 2023 | 00:22:37 | |
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 confidence, rather than sitting on the sidelines hoping to somehow get what you need. Asking for feedback, support, and help when needed not only allows you to progress and improve as a dancer, but it also helps you build strong relationships within your community and instills confidence and assertiveness in you as a dancer and as an individual. Join us as we dive into the simple yet sometimes challenging concept of asking for what you want in order to achieve your dancing goals and beyond! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Competition vs. Improvement Goals...and why you need both! | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:14:16 | |
Get ready to step up your Irish dancing game with this exciting podcast episode! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Balancing Dance and The Rest Of Your Life...Without Losing Your Mind! | 20 Feb 2023 | 00:32:49 | |
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 she prioritizes and manages her time. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Don't do these things on feis day... | 11 Feb 2023 | 00:28:33 | |
You may have heard people say that's it's good to "learn from competitions" but how do you actually do that?! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Improving Your Timing and Rhythm With Musician and Feis App Founder Sean O'Brien! | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:34:51 | |
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 for you! Championship Irish Dancer, popular Irish Dance musician, and founder of The Feis App, Sean O'Brien is diving into the basics of rhythm and timing and how you can take your timing to the next level! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| The Inside Scoop on Getting Into Irish Dance Shows with Ciara Sexton and Scott Doherty! | 20 Jan 2023 | 00:44:57 | |
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 Doherty break down what it takes to get into top Irish Dance shows! If you’re a dancer with a dream of becoming a professional Irish Dancer, make sure to check this episode out! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Why I Don't Believe In "New Year, New You" and What I Do Instead... | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:10:41 | |
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 more helpful for myself and some of the dancers (and non-dancers) I’ve worked with! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Things I Wish I Understood While Competing... | 23 Dec 2022 | 00:18:04 | |
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! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| How to manage that feeling of never doing "enough"! | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:19:51 | |
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 retrospect this is kind of ridiculous…I crushed my to do, but also added to my to-do list as I went so in reality I was setting myself up for failure. There was no way I was going to complete every single task on a growing to-do list. And I know I’m not the only one who has felt this way before…where it’s like no matter how much you do, it still doesn’t feel like you’re doing “enough.” In this episode, we're diving into why this happens and how to let go of this mindset! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Transform Your Skills: Effective Practice Strategies for Real Results | 31 May 2024 | 00:17:43 | |
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 identifying key areas for improvement to mastering techniques with consistent, focused effort. Don’t miss out on these essential tips to transform your performance! Subscribe, leave a review, and share with fellow dancers. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| The Mental Side Of Injuries! | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:35:36 | |
We often talk about the physical side of injuries, but we don't talk quite as much about the mental challenges of getting injured and going through the recovery process. In this episode, sports and performance psychologist Bill Reid breaks down some of the dancers' biggest fears around injuries and how to start working through them. Bill is co-founder of Persistence Psych, which offers psychology services for elite performers to help them reach their full potential! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| I danced my best, worked hard, and still didn’t get the result I want…what now?! | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:26:59 | |
We are in full-blown Oireachtas season and this time of year there are dancers who are super excited, celebrating their success…and others who are extremely frustrated because they worked their butt off, put in so much time and energy, and still didn’t get the placement they wanted. It’s easy to talk about success and how great it feels to work hard and then see results pay off. If you watch my IG stories or other dance IGs during this time of year, you see dancers celebrating their successes with their trophies, sashes, etc. BUT what we don’t show or talk about quite as much is how much it sucks when you work your absolute hardest, dedicate time and energy to your dancing, and then don’t get the placement you want. That’s why today I want to talk about how to work through the feeling of working your hardest, improving a ton, going into competition day feeling confident, and still not getting what you want…because it happens ALL OF THE TIME. Let’s get into why this happens and what you can do about it! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| 4 Tools you can use to bridge the gap between what you think you are doing and what you are actually doing | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:19:13 | |
Getting the same comment all of the time even when you feel like you ARE doing it correctly? Watch your dance videos and realize you are dancing way differently than you thought?! This episode is for you! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| 4 Things You Need To Focus On Before The Oireachtas, That Most Dancers Forget! | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:14:41 | |
The Oireachtas is almost here! Here are 4 things that will help you gain a competitive advantage at the Oireachtas...that most dancers miss! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Getting Mentally Prepared For Nationals With Scott Doherty! | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:40:52 | |
You practice, train, and do everything you can to prepare for competition day. Competition day finally comes, and you start to FREAK OUT! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Unleashing Your Most Confident Self w/ Dr. Chelsea Pierotti | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:30:15 | |
Award winning dance coach and sports psychologist Dr. Chelsea is in the house giving you the down low on how to level up your confidence walking into competition day! This episode is great for dancers, parents, and dance teachers! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Everything you need to know about achilles tendonitis with Dr. Nina Geromel! | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:21:51 | |
Today I’m bringing on one of my favorite physical therapists, Dr. Nina, on the show to break down one of the most common Irish Dance injuries….Achilles Tendonitis! Dr. Nina Geromel is a physical therapist and athletic trainer who specializes in working with dancers! You can find her on IG @thepointedoc ! 💚 IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Flexibility 101 with Kendall from Body Kinect! | 11 Feb 2022 | 00:36:49 | |
Today we are diving into all things flexibility with Kendal from @trainwithkendall! Kendall is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a BASI Certified Pilates Instructor with a dance specialization. She is also a Certified Health Coach through Dr. Sears' Wellness Institute. Kendall works with dancers all over the United States on strength, conditioning, and flexibility to enhance performance and prevent injury. Kendall created BodyKinect to allow for accessible dance science education for dancers and dance educators. With her continued involvement in the dance community today, it becomes more evident that this type of education is necessary for future and current dancers to sustain a career in dance and learn more about their bodies. Website: BodyKinect: The Synergy of Science and Dance | Home Instagram: https://instagram.com/trainwithkendall IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Don't Make These 3 Stamina Training Mistakes... | 28 Jan 2022 | 00:11:27 | |
Today we're getting to the top 3 mistakes dancers make when it comes to stamina training and what to do instead! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| The 5 Key Traits of Good Sportsmanship! | 21 Jan 2022 | 00:24:38 | |
You’ve probably heard that it’s important to “be a good sport,” but what does that actually look like? What does good sportsmanship look like in the studio and on competition day? Part of a successful dance journey is developing these key character traits that will help you grow in every area of your life, far beyond the studio. Today, we’re breaking down 5 key character traits of good sportsmanship and why they are important! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Flawless to Fearless: Letting Go of the All-or-Nothing Mindset | 24 May 2024 | 00:22:58 | |
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 Jeanne as she dives into the transformative power of letting go of the "all-or-nothing" mindset. We're chatting about how shifting your perspective can turn you from stressed, inconsistent, and burnt out to calm, confident, and inspired. This episode is a must-listen for competitive dancers with perfectionist tendencies! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Fueling for Performance with Registered Dietician, Jenny! | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:22:11 | |
Today on the podcast, registered dietician and creator of Centre Stage Nutrition is answering all of your most asked dance nutrition questions. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Want to improve your stage presence? Listen to this! | 19 Nov 2021 | 00:20:05 | |
Today we’re talking about stage presence. There are lots of people in your competition. The judges have a LONG day of watching the dancing. In the midwest, we have competitions of over 100 people. That’s a crap ton of hornpipes. I’m someone who could literally watch dancing all day and still be obsessed, and I start getting antsy at the end of a hardshoe or set round One of the best things you can do is walk on stage and make the judges feel excited to watch you and with an heir of confidence that you’ve already achieved your goal. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| What to do (and what not to do) before this year's Oireachtas! | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:18:56 | |
I know this time of year, a lot of dancers start to freak out because the Oireachtas is so close. Today I'm covering some last-minute tips to get the most out of your last couple of weeks of training as well as common mistakes you don't want to make. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| 6 Strategies to to Stop Comparing and Start Competing | 03 Nov 2021 | 00:21:46 | |
I often see quotes on social media about how we should stop comparing ourselves. And although it’s a nice thought but can be hard to do. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Overcoming All Odds With Mikaela Christensen | 15 Sep 2021 | 00:45:29 | |
This is hands down one of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever heard and Mikaela is a ray of positive light so you do NOT want to miss this episode! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Behind the Adjudicator's Table With Laura Hopper | 13 Sep 2021 | 00:42:12 | |
Last week, I went on IG and asked you guys what you've always wanted to ask an adjudicator...then I took all of your questions and asked Laura! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Coming Back From Injuries with Colleen Robinson | 06 Sep 2021 | 00:22:08 | |
If you are a dancer who is in the process of coming back from an injury, this episode is for you! There is a ton of information about preventing injuries, healing from injuries, and the physical side of injures…but let’s be real, being injured as a dancer and coming back from an injury is super mentally taxing as well. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Why You Can Run A 5k, But Die In Your TJ... | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:20:47 | |
When it comes to stamina, it involves both physical and mental components. Want to take your stamina to the next level? You don’t want to miss this episode! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Goal Setting In A Subjective Sport With Kiera Duggan | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:32:47 | |
Today we’re going to be getting into goal setting and how to effectively set goals in a subjective sport with Feis Fit Athlete, Kiera Duggan! I brought Kiera on today to talk about this with me because she’s had a ton of experience in the competitive world of Irish dance and not only that, but she has come a long way in improving her mindset around competition in dancing. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| All of Your Dance Parent Questions Answered! | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:39:59 | |
Being a dance parent can be tough! In this episode, I’m bringing on special guests, social and emotional learning experts (and parents), Marie Weller and Paula Vertikoff, to discuss how parents can best support their children in competitive sports, how to help kids stay motivated and focused, and how to deal with competition anxiety. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Muscle Fibers 101, How To Improve Strength and Power In Your Dancing, and More! | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:20:12 | |
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. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| How to “Fit It All In” | 12 Aug 2021 | 00:17:20 | |
As a dancer, you have A LOT to juggle…. dance, school, work, homework, and that doesn’t even cover your other everyday responsibilities. In this episode, I’m breaking down 4 strategies to help you improve your time management and organization so you can fit in everything that is truly important to you in your life. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Got dance drama? Let's talk about creating a positive dance community! | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:20:36 | |
Feel like your dance group is always filled with drama? Or kind of toxic? In this episode, we're talking about how to put the end to the drama, negativity cycle in dance groups, and how to create a supportive, friendly, loving community. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| How to use competition as a learning tool | 27 Jul 2021 | 00:17:37 | |
CLRG Nationals 2021 is over and no matter how your results turned out, what's most important is what you learn from competition day to grow as a dancer. Listen in to learn 3 important actions you can take to make the most out of competition day. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| What you need to do to build confidence for Nationals this year! ✨☘️👑 | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:16:46 | |
You can often tell a great dancer before they even point their toe on stage. Why? The way they walk on stage exudes confidence. Want to know how you can become a more confident dancer for Nationals this year?! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| 5 Strategies To Get Yourself To Practice At Home (…even when you don’t feel like it) | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:35:34 | |
If you’re someone struggling to stay motivated right now or get yourself to stay consistent with practicing right now, you’re not alone. Especially with almost a year of lock downs, cancelled competitions, and other events...staying motivated can be tough. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Adopt a beginner's mindset to make 2021 your year! ⚡️ | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:30:14 | |
Remember your first pair of hardshoes? How you couldn't WAIT to put them on and practice?! Everything your teachers said, you listened to. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Mindfulness, Meditation, and Attaining Peak Performance With Zen Rince Creator Siubhan Clark | 16 Dec 2020 | 00:50:00 | |
You know when you leave a conversation with someone feeling energized, excited for life, and like your mind was opened in new ways? IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| How To Overcome Obstacles...even if they feel like gigantic mountains 🏔 | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:34:30 | |
Obstacles are everything you need to overcome and work through to get to what you want. Some obstacles are bigger than others. Like for example, covid has been really big obstacle for dancers in staying disciplined, teachers having adjust their businesses, parents having to figure out work/school schedules, and I know that just scratches the surface, but you guys get the point. Other obstacles are smaller like maybe getting stuck in traffic on your way to work or having a tough test at school. So today I want to talk about overcoming obstacles. Because if you want to reach your goals and you want to take your dancing to the next level, obstacles are going to pop up so you need to learn how to overcome them. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| The secret to achieving your goals...🤫 | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:24:28 | |
Today I'm filling you in on the one thing you need to do you absolutely need to do if you want to achieve your goals. If you are a dancer who knows deep down you want more for your dancing (and life), check out this episode now! 💛 IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Freaking Out About This Oireachtas?! Here's How To Prepare Mentally ✨ | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:22:11 | |
Preparing mentally for a big competition is a bit different for every single person depending on where you are at now mentally, your past experiences. your beliefs around dance and yourself, etc. BUT there are some strategies you use use to help prepare yourself for competition day. IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Struggle With Motivation During The Winter?! Here Are 5 strategies to help you out! | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:13:41 | |
If you’re having a hard time staying motivated to train during this time of year, you’re not alone! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Want to take your dancing to the next level? STOP doing this one thing... | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:13:44 | |
Ever find yourself picking up your phone to mindlessly scroll the gram when you know you need to drill that one hornpipe step you don't like? IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| ✨How To Build A Healthy Relationship With Competition ✨ | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:32:04 | |
We've had a bit of a break in competition in Irish Dance world so it's a great time to step back and examine your relationship with competition. Whether you are aiming to become a world medalist or simply want to do your best next year, check out this episode NOW! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| 5 Steps You Need To Take To Get In "Dance Shape" | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:45:09 | |
Want to get in dance shape but totally lost? Whether it be that you took a break from dance, are getting back into dancing as an adult, or maybe you've just always been out of shape....do not fear... I'm breaking down 5 steps you need to get back in dance shape! IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||
| Dying in your treble jig?! Here are 4 tips to improve your stamina! | 23 Jul 2020 | 00:22:42 | |
A lot of you are just getting back in the studio now so I’ve noticed a theme of messages in my inbox asking about improving stamina. So here’s we’re going to do today. I’m going to go into a little bit about the science behind stamina training and then give you 4 tips you need to improve your stamina! ✨ IG: @areyoufeisfit | |||