DTH 154 | The Art of Living Part 1 with Special Guest Alexandra Beller

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On this episode of the Dance to Heal Podcast, host Jenny C. Cohen and special guest Alexandra Beller begin their conversation about how art impacts healing. Part 1 focuses on defining the creative process and the art in everyday life. Tune in next week for Part 2!

Alexandra’s Gift: https://www.alexandrabellerdances.org/free-resources

Jenny invites you to join her FREE monthly T.R.U.S.T. Masterclass
Saturday July 25th at 5pm MST
Register Here: https://movetobloom.com/
(And don’t worry if you missed this month’s masterclass, the link above will still work for future masterclasses - click the link above to see the date and time for the next masterclass).

Speak with Jenny: https://call.jennyccohen.com

Episode Breakdown:
(00:00:00) - Podcast Intro
(00:00:40) - Alexandra’s Background & Episode Focus
(00:04:41) - The Challenges & Gifts of Menopause
(00:06:51) - Why is Dismantling Habits Important?
(00:10:41) - Trusting Yourself, Creativity, & Shame
(00:16:00) - Finding Joy in What You Need & The Creative Process
(00:20:51) - Alexandra’s Upcoming Books & What They’re About
(00:25:11) - End of Part 1 & Podcast Outro

About Alexandra Beller
Alexandra Beller (MFA, CMA) is a choreographer, director, educator, and former member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. As Artistic Director of Alexandra Beller/Dances, she has created over 40 dance theater works internationally. Her teaching spans Princeton University, Laban Institute, and global residencies. In theater, she’s worked Off-Broadway and regionally, with credits including Lincoln Center and A.R.T. Alexandra is currently writing two books: The Embodied Conductor (Oxford 2027) and The Anatomy of Art (Bloomsbury, September 2026). She blends somatic practice, rigorous inquiry, and creative freedom to help artists deepen their process and unlock new possibilities.

Website: www.alexandrabellerdances.org
Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-beller-0a56a57/  and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8suG0TLGKqufov8IpqLrKw

About Jenny C. Cohen
Jenny C. Cohen is a visibility and embodiment mentor who helps high-achieving women silence their inner critic and lead with bold, soul-led presence. She’s the creator of the Spotlight Confidence Formula, a signature method that transforms fear into unapologetic self-trust and magnetic leadership.
A former award-winning dancer (aka Aaliyah Jenny) turned global movement expert, Jenny brings over 20 years of experience in performance, psychology, and somatic coaching. She’s also a multi-time #1 international bestselling and award-winning author, and the host of the Dance to Heal podcast ranked in the top 10% globally.
With her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy as well as her certifications in Datura Style (Certified Teacher), YOGABODY (Yoga Instructor, breath coach), WERQ dance fitness and Master Practioner in Triple Trauma Aware certified Evolved NLP & Hypnosis (New Avalon), Jenny presents a multidisciplinary approach to heal so you can thrive. The Dance To Heal Podcast with Jenny Cohen is ranked in the top 10% of podcasts in the world.

Jenny’s Book: https://a.co/d/0ifODyR 

Website & Social Media
https://www.jennyccohen.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyccohen 
https://www.facebook.com/jenny.dance18 
https://www.youtube.com/@dancetohealpodcast 
https://instagram.com/jennyccohen/

Interviews & Press Release
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2vIR2x_lYY 
https://thriveinsider.com/articles/jenny-c-cohen-on-motherhood-worthiness-wake-up-calls-and-what-it-really-means-to-be-present/ 
https://fox5sandiego.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/745915792/atticus-publishing-presents-jenny-c-cohens-inspirational-new-book-outside-in-recovery/#:~:text=Cohen%20was%20motivated%20to%20write,thrive%20in%20their%20new%20normal


~Intro & Outro Music Credits~
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Composer: Keys Of Moon
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