How to Make Time for Ballet When Your Life Is Already Full | Ep 118 | After Class

If you've ever felt like ballet is the first thing to get dropped when life gets busy, this episode is for you. I'm joined by Rebecca Holden, a fellow adult dancer who is also a wife, a mom to a son with autism, and a full-time manager and someone who has figured out how to make ballet a consistent, guilt-free part of her life. We get into the real, stuff: how she protects her training days when everything else is competing for that time, how she deals with burnout, and how she navigates taking breaks. Rebecca is also someone who dances at the same studio as her son who participates in an inclusive movement program there, and that part of the conversation is so special. 🥹 In this episode: The difference between balance and juggling and why it matters How to plan your week so that class actually happens Why lowering the barrier to show up is the key to consistency How to protect your training time without guilt when you're a parent or caregiver Communicating with your family so that your training feels supported Why over-training can be just as much of a problem as under-training, and how to find your sustainable middle The unexpected gift of dancing alongside your child If your life is full and ballet keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list, Rebecca's perspective might be exactly what you need to hear. ☺️ CHAPTERS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 1:04 Why Ballet Is Worth Prioritizing 3:22 Balance vs. Juggling 6:18 How Rebecca Plans Her Week 9:06 Protecting Your Training Days 16:32 Burnout and Knowing Your Limits 19:30 Letting Go of Mom Guilt 28:21 Practical Tips for Fitting Ballet In 38:40 The Mindset Shift That Makes It Sustainable CONNECT WITH REBECCA 👇🏼 Instagram:   / rebeccavholden   TikTok:   / rebeccavholden   📱 Follow Hannah on Instagram:   / thebusybunhead   🩰 Explore blog posts, merchandise & resources for adult ballet dancers like you: https://thebusybunhead.com/ 🎙️ Podcast produced by Mission Bridge Media: https://www.missionbridgemedia.com/ #AdultBallet #BalletForAdults #AdultBalletDancer #BalletPodcast #BalletJourney #DancePodcast #BalletInspiration #BalletLife #BalletTips #AdultBeginnerBallet #TheBusyBunhead