Essence Embodied by Tyne Stecklein

Welcome to Episode 20 and the Season 1 finale of Essence Embodied.

Today I'm sharing a story from my entertainment career that still makes me laugh—and cringe—a little. After putting myself on tape for a television pilot that felt perfectly aligned with my real-life experience as a new mom, I received an email from my agent saying they no longer wanted to represent me.

Here's the twist: the very audition my agent didn't believe in led to a callback with the director, writer, and producer.

That experience became one of the greatest reminders that not everyone is meant to understand you —and that's okay.

In this episode, I reflect on some of the biggest themes we've explored throughout Season 1: rejection, authenticity, embodied self-worth, and trusting that the right people, opportunities, and relationships will recognize who you truly are. We talk about why rejection hurts so deeply, how to avoid making emotional decisions in difficult moments, and why what feels like rejection is sometimes divine redirection.

Whether you're navigating auditions, career uncertainty, the end of a relationship or friendship, or simply wondering why something you wanted didn't work out, I hope this conversation reminds you that not every closed door is a loss. Sometimes it's protection. Sometimes it's preparation. And sometimes it's simply making space for the people who truly see you.

Thank you for being part of Season 1 of Essence Embodied. Your support, messages, reviews, and time have meant more to me than you know. I can't wait to share what's ahead in Season 2.

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

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I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey! 

A single moment can reroute a whole life if we’re willing to notice it. This week, I’m joined by Jenny Robinson Clark, a former professional dancer and actress turned children’s book author, to talk about what happens when the path you thought you’d live starts to change and how that shift can become the most meaningful work you’ve ever done.

Jenny shares her journey from pursuing a career in entertainment in Los Angeles to choosing family when her mother faced a long battle with cancer. We talk about how that season transformed her understanding of ambition, success, self-worth, and what truly matters most.

Together, we explore perfectionism, comparison, rejection, and the importance of staying grounded in confidence, authenticity, and a deeper sense of purpose.

We also dive into spirituality, mindfulness, and the power of presence. Jenny shares the signs and synchronicities that followed a transformative Dr. Joe Dispenza retreat, including the message that ultimately inspired her children's book, Are You Here—a beautiful story that helps families navigate love, loss, grief, and connection beyond the physical world.

Along the way, we discuss meditation, anxiety, parenting, homeschooling, and the reality that grief and joy can coexist in the same season.

If you're navigating change, searching for creative clarity, healing from loss, or learning to trust life's unexpected redirections, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the path unfolding before you is even more meaningful than the one you originally planned.

Get your copy of Jenny's book, Are You Here, at her website: www.jennyrobinsonclark.com

Connect with Jenny on Instagram: @jennyrobinsonclark

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

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I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey! 

Meditation has been one of the most powerful tools in my life. It's helped me navigate stress, pressure, motherhood, and uncertainty, and it's something I often wish I had discovered a decade earlier during my performance career.

In this episode, I share how meditation transformed my relationship with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. I used to think meditation was about clearing my mind. What I've learned is that it's really about creating awareness—and in that awareness, we have the power to make a choice.

That shift from reaction to awareness has supported me through high-pressure performance jobs, postpartum seasons, and the beautiful chaos of raising three children. I also share how this practice has changed my parenting, allowing me to stay more calm, present, and grounded when emotions run high.

If you've ever struggled with anxiety, stress, overstimulation, or racing thoughts, this episode offers practical tools you can begin using today. I guide you through a simple meditation designed to help regulate your nervous system, cultivate gratitude, set an intention for your day, and create space for more peace, presence, and possibility.

I'm also so excited to open enrollment for upcoming online meditation and movement classes! I'd love to have you join us live or catch the replay! Book your class here: https://tynesteckleinartdesigns.com/shop/ols/products/meditation--movement-zoom-class

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

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I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey! 

Perfectionism can look like ambition, but more often it feels like pressure. It pulls us out of the present moment, disconnects us from ourselves, and convinces us that who we are right now isn't quite enough.

In this episode, I'm sharing my own journey with perfectionism as an actress, performer, and mother. We'll talk about how the pursuit of getting everything "right" can actually keep us from showing up authentically, whether that's in an audition, on stage, at a social event, in motherhood, or in our everyday lives. We'll also explore the connection between perfectionism, self-doubt, confidence, and the fear of being judged.

I also share a recent moment when I almost skipped a Hollywood event because I didn't feel polished enough, and what shifted when I chose to lead with my values instead of my appearance.

If you've ever felt like you need to be more prepared, more accomplished, more put together, or more perfect before you can fully show up, this conversation is for you. Together we'll explore practical mindset shifts to help you release the pressure of perfection, reconnect with your heart, build greater self-confidence, and remember that your presence will always be more powerful than perfection.

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

You can keep up with Tyne on instagram here:

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I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey! 

In this episode of Essence Embodied, I’m joined by movement coach Nicole Sciacca for a conversation on embodiment, self-trust, healing, and finding joy through life’s hardest seasons.

With over 25 years of experience in dance, yoga, mobility, and strength training, Nicole shares how a severe spine injury forced her to rebuild not only her body, but her identity. We talk about nervous system regulation, functional movement, discipline, people pleasing, perfectionism, and learning to trust yourself instead of constantly seeking external permission.

Nicole also shares more about her online platform, Sweat and Stillness, designed to make movement and wellness feel more attainable and sustainable in everyday life. She tells us about her upcoming June Fit 2026 program beginning June 4th, and generously offers listeners 10% off.

We also speak honestly about grief, God, spirituality, and resilience as Nicole opens up about losing her partner suddenly and the perspective shifts that followed. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about returning to yourself with more presence, compassion, and truth.

If you’re navigating burnout, grief, self-doubt, or simply wanting to feel more grounded in your body and life, this conversation is for you.

To keep up with Nicole, follow her on IG: @nicolesciacca  & TT: @thenicolesciacca

Listen to her podcast SHOCK AND Y'ALL: https://open.spotify.com/show/1KYIrPoL80pkTvGLI8TMyD?si=92094e9cfcb942d5&nd=1&dlsi=c024547837ff4112

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Use Code TYNE for 10% off June Fit 2026

2027 RETREAT to come: https://www.sweatandstillness.com/retreats

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

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I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey! 

In this episode, I’m joined by Jaimie Goodwin — professional dancer, mentor, movement coach, and So You Think You Can Dance alum — for a conversation about dance, mindset, injury recovery, authenticity, teaching and navigating the realities of a creative life.

Jaimie shares her journey from competitive dance to major opportunities in the entertainment industry, including the audition story that changed everything simply because she chose to show up. We talk about perfectionism, comparison, flow state, performance anxiety, and the inner dialogue that can either support dancers or hold them back.

She also opens up about multiple ACL tears, grief, recovery, and the mindset shifts that helped her reconnect to her body, purpose, and presence. We discuss working with dancers, injury prevention, cross-training, and why doing the “opposite” of what dance demands can help restore balance and longevity.

We also dive into motherhood, mentorship, rebuilding during transitional seasons of life, and the reminder that the present moment is shaping the future we’re creating.

If you’re a dance teacher, dancer, performer, creative, or anyone learning to trust themselves more deeply, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, encouraged, and inspired to keep showing up.

Learn more about Jaimie's offerings for dancers on her website here: 

www.jaimielmgoodwin.com

Join the dancers portal here- the level 1 membership free for a limited time!

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Keep up with Jaimie and The Dancer's Portal on Instagram here:

@jaimiegoodwin 

@thedancersportal

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

You can keep up with Tyne on instagram here:

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I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey! 

A Broadway contract. A dream opportunity. And a quiet inner knowing that said… not now.

In this episode of Essence Embodied by Tyne Stecklein, I share one of the most personal decisions of my career: turning down a role in The Cher Show on Broadway and choosing a completely different dream instead — motherhood.

After dancing for Cher at Caesars Palace, on tour, and even in Burlesque, I got the chance to audition for The Cher Show on Broadway. I made every cut as a dancer, singer, and actor, and was ultimately offered the job. It was flattering, exciting, and also deeply unsettling, because beneath the excitement I realized the dream I’d been chasing might not be the one I wanted most anymore.

In this episode, I walk through the exact process I used to find clarity: getting quiet, listening to my intuition, testing the doubt, visualizing what I truly wanted, and taking aligned action even if it surprised everyone around me.

If you’re navigating a big life decision, questioning a dream you’ve outgrown, or learning to trust yourself more deeply, this episode is for you.

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

You can keep up with Tyne on instagram here:

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I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey! 

In this episode, we talk about giving yourself permission to pursue your dreams, trust your ideas, and stop waiting for external validation to begin. Your voice has value, your movement has value, and your story matters.

I open up about the fears creatives face: rejection, self-doubt, comparison, and the inner voice asking, “Who do you think you are?” I share how I learned to move that voice aside, follow where the energy flows, trust my intuition, and keep showing up for the goals and creative passions that won’t leave me alone. Sometimes the dreams that keep returning to us aren’t random — they may be pointing us toward our purpose.

If you’re a dancer, actor, artist, entrepreneur, creator, or anyone navigating fear while chasing a big dream, this episode will remind you to trust yourself, own your authenticity, and take the next step forward.

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

You can keep up with Tyne on instagram here:

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I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey! 

In this episode, I sit down with actress and friend Mekia Cox to talk about building a career in the entertainment industry—and navigating the highs, lows, and many emotions of a creative life.

Mekia and I met backup dancing for Michael Jackson, and she has since gone on to have an incredible career! 

We discuss her character Nyla Harper on The Rookie, and talk about the audition process as well as on set experiences. Mekia shares her stories of trusting that the right roles will find their way to you.

We also talk about motherhood, balance, and the practical tools she uses to reset and keep moving forward.

If you’re an actor, dancer, or creative navigating auditions, casting, and consistency, this conversation will leave you feeling steadier, clearer, and inspired. 

Keep up with Mekia on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/mekiacox/

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

You can keep up with Tyne on instagram here:

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I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey! 

In this episode, I reflect on my time dancing for Michael Jackson—a dream I never could have imagined, and the heartbreak that followed.

What stayed with me most wasn’t just the opportunity, but the energy in the room: support, joy, and generosity, even in a space where competition could have taken over. It was a reflection of who Michael was and how he led.

I share one of my favorite memories—a fleeting moment during “Human Nature” that felt like time stood still, and taught me something I’ll never forget: we all have the power to make someone feel seen.

At its core, this episode is about presence. About how quickly life can change, and why being fully in it matters more than we think. Wherever you are on your journey, this is your reminder to be here for it.

Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!

You can keep up with Tyne on instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/tynestecklein?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr 

View her website here:

https://tynesteckleinartdesigns.com/

Join Tyne's email list here: https://shy-band-100.myflodesk.com/mrxyszsu5h

I'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey!