In this episode of Passion for Dance, Dr. Chelsea speaks with Ashley Mowrey, a mindset coach, former dance teacher, and part of the Embody Dance Conference team. They discuss the mental and emotional challenges dancers face, such as perfectionism, body image issues, and performance anxiety. Ashley shares her journey from being a competitive dancer to becoming a mindset coach, and how her experiences fuel her passion for helping dancers thrive. She explains the unique approaches of the Embody Dance Conference, emphasizing mental health and whole-person training. Listeners will learn about practical strategies to improve self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion in dance.   Embody Dance Conference: https://www.embodydanceconference.com/   Connect with Ashley Mowrey:  https://www.ashleymowrey.com/   Other Episode Resources: https://passionfordancepodcast.com/232   Episode Breakdown: 00:22 Meet Ashley Mowrey: Mindset Coach and Dance Advocate 00:56 Diving into Perfectionism and Mental Health in Dance 02:20 Ashley Mowrey's Dance Journey and Mental Health Struggles 06:07 Addressing Perfectionism and Negative Self-Talk 12:06 Building Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation 18:57 Supporting Younger Dancers and Body Image Issues 21:38 Embody Dance Conference: A New Approach to Conventions 36:16 Final Thoughts and Life Lessons from Dance 37:22 Conclusion and Contact Information  

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