She Speaks She Leads

From Perfectionism to Power: Healing Through Kind Movement

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In this episode of the She Speaks, She Leads podcast, host Michelle Fragias engages with Andrea Gaze, a movement expert and former professional ballet dancer. They discuss the importance of women in speaking, the transition from cruel to kind movement, and the impact of perfectionism on personal growth. Andrea shares her journey of rediscovering movement as a healing practice and emphasizes the significance of intuitive incremental movement. The conversation highlights the need for effort, commitment, and consistency in achieving wellness through movement, while also providing resources for listeners to explore further.

Takeaways

  • Women face significant barriers in public speaking opportunities.
  • Mindful movement can be a powerful tool for healing.
  • The transition from cruel to kind movement is essential for well-being.
  • Perfectionism can hinder personal growth and movement.
  • Intuitive movement is often overlooked in modern life.
  • Effort, commitment, and consistency are key to successful movement practices.
  • Movement should be about how it makes you feel, not about perfection.
  • Finding the balance between challenge and nurture is crucial in movement.
  • Expert guidance can significantly enhance movement practices.
  • Your personal story and experiences are powerful tools for connection.

    • Sound Bites

    • "Only 30% of speakers are women."
    • "I went from cruel to kind movement."
    • "Movement is the dance of life."

      • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction to She Speaks, She Leads Podcast

      01:18 The Importance of Women's Voices in Speaking
      01:44 Meet Andrea Gaze: A Journey Through Dance
      03:05 From Cruel to Kind Movement
      07:47 Overcoming Perfectionism in Movement
      10:24 Intuitive Incremental Movement
      15:33 Effort, Commitment, and Consistency in Movement
      20:03 Connecting with Andrea: Resources and Closing Thoughts

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      https://www.instagram.com/andreagazeAPT
      https://www.facebook.com/aptpersonaltrainingandpilates

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