Learn how movement impacts mental and emotional well-being!

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In this powerful episode of the SmarterWellth Podcast, Jill sits down with dancer, entrepreneur, and movement educator CeCe Benson to explore how movement—especially dance—can be a radical form of healing, connection, and self-discovery.

- Discover how to use dance as a tool for self-trust and healing

- Explore the neuroscience behind movement and trauma recovery

- Get practical tips for building confidence in your body (even if you think you’re “not a dancer”)

⏱️ Chapters:

00:44 – What Midlife Really Feels Like

01:28 – The Power of Movement in Healing

01:32 – Reclaiming the Body Through Dance

02:53 – Identity Loss and Remembering Who You Are

06:36 – Navigating Shame and Therapy as a Mom

10:12 – Hormonal Shifts and the Mental Load

12:20 – How Faith Played a Role in Her Healing

16:47 – The Loneliness of Motherhood

21:03 – Creating Community for Women in Midlife

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🌐 Connect with CeCe

https://www.cecemariedance.com/

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

BrainDance by Anne Green Gilbert

Steezy App

Books:

10x is Easier Than 2x (by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy)

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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