Your First Step to Putting Your Well-Being First - with Michelle Loucadoux + Kristin Deiss of Danscend

If there were ever an episode to get me super AMPED - this is the one! Maybe its because of my psychology degree background, or maybe because I'm obsessed with Michelle and Kristin.. the founders of new company Danscend. Mindset is so important. Our self-talk matters. This episode we are joined by the lovely minds behind Danscend to talk all things mental health. We really get into how important it is to take care of your mental health while you pursue a dance career (or just in life, for that matter!). The entertainment industry is hard enough already - it's time to stop being so hard on ourselves and start taking the right steps to taking care of our body, mind and soul.MNTR MGMTWebsite@mntr.mgmt@justinementer DanscendWebsite@DanscendDanscend’s mission is to bring mental wellness to the forefront of dance training by providing a space for education, application, and community to dancers, educators, and professionals. Danscend was created to open the doors of the dance studios and begin to foster conversations that will create future generations of healthy dancers and dance educators – inside and out.Michelle Short Michelle Loucadoux has been a professional dancer and educator for over thirty years. She danced on Broadway, in ballet companies, and on film and television and has traveled the world empowering young dancers. Michelle is a published author, has a master’s degree in business, and is passionate about creating a space for a more compassionate and inclusive dance community. Kristin Short Kristin Deiss is a dancer, educator, yogi, and mom living her best life through helping others improve theirs. She holds an MA in History, an MFA in Dance, and is currently the Chair of the Commercial Dance Program at Hussian College, Los Angeles. Having battled a JIA diagnosis that changed the trajectory of her dance career, Kristin is dedicated to helping dancers better cope with the challenges of their art form.Hey y'all! I'm Justine, the voice behind the DC:U pod and MNTR MGMT. After 15+ years in the industry as a choreographer, dancer, producer, educator and more, I'm now working closely with dance artists on professional development, business skills and digital enhancement. Curious? Book a free 1:1 Career Call. You can also help support the podcast! Subscribe and receive exclusive member benefits --> Pod Producer/SupporterConnect with me on Insta @mntr.mgmt