In this empowering episode of The Strong Sunflowers Podcast, Gisselle sits down with Austin’s own Monica Landois—the radiant creator behind Dance with Monica ATX—to explore the transformative power of joyful movement. 💃✨

From her journey as a fitness instructor to becoming a dance teacher who champions body positivity, healing, and self-acceptance, Monica opens up about how dance became her medicine for both body and mind. Together, G and Monica dive into what it means to move with joy, to embrace your body at every stage, and to let go of other people’s opinions so you can fully step into your authentic rhythm.

Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just moving to the beat in your kitchen, this episode is your reminder that movement is for everyone—and that community, confidence, and connection are waiting for you on the dance floor.

✨ Key Themes:

• Healing through movement and self-expression

• Building community through dance

• Redefining fitness as joy, not punishment

• Parenting, body image, and modeling self-acceptance

• Letting go of fear and embracing your true self