First on the Dance Floor

First on the Dance Floor

By Patricia AnneHealth & FitnessMental Health
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First on the Dance Floor episodes

  • S1e8: Intentionally Single = Intentional Relationships
    This episode is all about the nitty gritty, societal and cultural expectations we internalize regarding our romantic relationships; perfect for Valentine’s Day, right? Join Elissa and I on the dance floor for our conversation about being intentionally single (she’s the expert!), self care, knowing your worth, and just generally chatting about common misconceptions. CONTENT ADVISORY: adult themes and language
    1 hr 20 min
  • S1e7: I’m in Therapy Because My Inbox is Insane! (Part II)
    Part II of the conversation between myself and my favorite Virgo + NYC journalist, Sam. This second half picks up where we left off on the myth of, "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life," and expand on our experiences with and opinions on workplace boundaries, sick + vacation time guilt, and crippling self-narratives. 
    CONTENT ADVISORY: Adult language, brief mention of alcohol abuse.
    Resources from this episode:
    Book: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski, PhD and Amelia Nagoski, DMA
    Book: How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell
    42 min
  • S1e6: I’m in Therapy Because My Inbox is Insane! (Part I)

    Sam, fellow college alumnus and friend, is a journalist living and working in NYC and shares with us how working her “dream job” became the biggest problem in her life due to general workplace expectations, eroded boundaries between work and a personal life (what personal life?!), and what she’s doing to feel whole again. Join us on the dance floor for Part I of this incredibly relevant discussion on resetting expectations and setting boundaries in the workplace, especially for those millennials and Gen Z out there! 

    Part II will be up next Sunday :) 

    CONTENT ADVISORY: Adult language

    45 min
  • S1e5: The Trail Mix Experience
    Kristopher Espiritu - Filipino American outdoor education enthusiast, knowledge sponge, and reluctant savorer of trail mix - joins us on the dance floor for the 5th episode in this season. On his way to become certified in helping others utilize the replenishment nature offers, Kristopher tells us of his journey to where he is, sharing parts of his experience he rarely shares: the expectations of immigrant parents, his anxiety and mental wellness, failures and successes in and out of nature, and how psychedelics truly expanded his perception. Come join us! 
    CONTENT ADVISORY: depictions of alcohol and drug use. 
    Resources mentioned in this episode: 
    Podcast: The Fifth Dimension - Compassionate Growth with Kris Espiritu 
    Book: Nature Fix by Florence Williams 
    Website: Environmental Education Certification with California AEOE (Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education) 
    Website: JRNI (pronounced journey) Life Coaching 
    Website: Forest & Nature Therapy
    1 hr 11 min
  • S1e4: I’m Alone for the Holidays

    In this episode I talk about being solo for the holidays, how weird all of these emotions are, COVID bringing it all down, and just want to support everyone bearing this great emotional load.

    CONTENT ADVISORY: Adult language

    Referenced in this episode:

    • Youtube: This Is Water by David Foster Wallace (but I mess up the name on the cast)
    • Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. 
      • 25 min
    • S1e3: My Strong, Beat-Up Body (and Soul)

      In this episode, I have an extremely candid conversation with T about her experiences as a new mom, where she courageously shares about birth trauma, body changes, and crazy thoughts and emotions she had (and still has!) with the pre and post birth of her precious baby girl. 

      CONTENT ADVISORY: themes in this episode include adult language, descriptions of traumatic birth experiences, detailed descriptions of anatomy, sex, alcohol consumption, and opinions of the individual shared for the purpose of sharing their experience. Listener discretion is advised!

      1 hr 1 min
    • S1e2: Holiday Dinner

      My sister, Melissa, joins me on the dance floor in this episode to discuss how our family shows disapproval of partners and ways families could better support one another to cultivate trust. 

      CONTENT ADVISORY: We talk about some of the less-than experiences within our family and partner-related abuse and trauma.

      57 min
    • S1e1: Growing Up Loud

      Hello! I’m Patricia and in this first episode, I share with you my story of growing up loud, and touch on a few things folks don’t normally chat about :) 

      CONTENT ADVISORY: Alcohol, drug use, sex is mentioned in this episode.

      24 min

    About First on the Dance Floor

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    Too many folks are taught it’s impolite, inappropriate, or just not okay to talk about the tough, sticky, or weird stuff in our lives, when, if we did talked about it, we’d realize how much we aren’t alone. In this podcast, I’m going to do just that, hoping to inspire and encourage people to become more comfortable “getting out on the dance floor” when it comes to these topics!