Welcome to a Magical Nutcracker Story on 12/9, the 12th Season of the 9th Episode of the Growth, Grace, & Gratitude podcast! Host Ari talks with incredible Principal Dancers of Miami City Ballet Nathalia Arja & Samantha Hope Galler. We discuss our journeys in ballet, highlighting the balance between personal life & professional demands, the role of parenting, & the need for support systems. Both dancers share their aspirations & the unique culture of Miami City Ballet, emphasizing the importance of community & authenticity in the art form.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the World of Ballet

03:54 Magic of The Nutcracker

06:38 Balancing Dance & Mental Health

19:01 Finding Community Outside Ballet

33:23 Role of Parents in Dance

34:15 Navigating Social Media's Impact

36:48 Experiences with Miami City Ballet

Get ballet tickets for the Nutcracker in December: www.miamicityballet.org

Nathalia Arja (@nathaliaarja on Instagram) was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At 14, she began dancing with the Compania de Ballet do Rio de Janeiro. At 15, she received a full scholarship to attend Miami City Ballet School where she trained for 3 years. She joined Miami City Ballet in 2009 & was promoted to principal soloist in 2016. In March 2020 Nathalia was promoted to Principal dancer!

SAMANTHA HOPE Galler (@lifeisadebut on Instagram) was born in Bedford, Massachusetts. From 2004-2008, she attended Boston Ballet School & was awarded the PAO Merit Scholarship. From 2009-2014 she was privileged to perform corps de ballet, soloist & principal roles in Alabama Ballet.  In May 2014, she joined Miami City Ballet & in October 2023 was promoted to Principal dancer!

Ari hosts the Growth, Grace, Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, columnist, & author who grew up performing at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, & at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa to Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman, our guests are diverse & motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness & success!

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Ballet YouTube: @BalletDaily

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In this enlightening conversation, Ari Bliss and Indra Rinzler explore the spiritual journey, emphasizing the importance of living in the moment and understanding one's true self beyond societal narratives. They discuss the Enneagram as a tool for self-discovery and how astrology intertwines with personality, offering insights into personal growth and happiness. Indra shares valuable perspectives on achieving inner peace and the significance of recognizing our personality traits while also transcending them. The episode concludes with offers for free astrology and Enneagram resources to help listeners on their journey!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Spiritual Journey

01:54 The Nature of the Spiritual Journey

05:33 Understanding Happiness & Inner Peace

07:30 Astrology and the Enneagram: A Spiritual Tool

18:08 Exploring Personality Types and Their Impact

25:15 The Interplay of Personality and Spiritual Growth

31:10 Conclusion and Free Offers for Listeners

Indra Rinzler is a lifetime spiritual seeker. He’s a healer, teacher, and offers life readings for clients. Astrology and the Enneagram of Personality are the main modalities that he shares. He’s been studying astrology and spirituality for fifty years. He first learned of the Enneagram of Personality in 1999. His focus is to help clients to awaken up to who they really are. He works to help people to live beyond their conditioned stories and to live more in the moment. https://indrarinzler.com

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Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa to Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us:

The Podcast: Growth Grace Gratitude

YouTube:@GrowthGraceAndGratitudePodcast

Instagram: @growthandgracemindset

Ballet YouTube: @BalletDaily

And get your typewriters, paintings, empath awakening poem books, emotional support guidebooks, essay help & tutoring services via ⁠: growthandgracemindset@gmail.com⁠⁠ Share, comment, & rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for tuning in!! 🤗

In today’s episode of the Growth, Grace, & Gratitude podcast, host Ari engages with Bill Hulseman, a writer & former educator, as they explore many unique themes of identity, the impact of grief, and burnout. Bill shares his personal journey of navigating grief and the importance of creating safe spaces for self-expression. The conversation emphasizes the need for compassion & the transformative power of community in fostering personal growth.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Identity Reconstruction

10:37 Navigating Grief & Professional Burnout

20:31 Impact of Birth Order on Identity

31:10 Compassion & Healing: A Dual Journey

33:24 Finding Community

38:15 Belonging/Safety: Foundation of Thriving

39:49 Embracing Change: Self-Discovery

45:04 Education & the Arts

Bill Hulseman is a writer, ritual designer, & former educator whose work explores identity, belonging, & personal agency. His debut book, “six to carry the casket and one to say the mass,” is a collection of personal essays examining the identities we inherit, the traditions we navigate, & the power we have to shape our own narratives. A former middle school principal, teacher, & campus minister, Hulseman holds degrees in religious studies, the comparative study of religion, and education leadership. His time in Catholic schools gave him both a profound appreciation for faith and a firsthand understanding of the tensions between personal identity and institutional tradition. BillHulseman.com

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Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa to Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us:

The Podcast: Growth Grace Gratitude

YouTube:@GrowthGraceAndGratitudePodcast

Instagram: @growthandgracemindset

Ballet YouTube: @BalletDaily

And get your typewriters, paintings, empath awakening poem books, emotional support guidebooks, essay help & tutoring services via ⁠: growthandgracemindset@gmail.com⁠⁠ Share, comment, & rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for tuning in!! 🤗