{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Finding Joy","title":"Be Unapologetically You: A Ballerina's Journey to Authentic Living","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ee26820a\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1763,"description":"What happens when life forces you to completely reinvent yourself in your thirties? Leadership coach and former principal ballerina Kerrie Alanen discovered that losing everything she thought defined her was actually the key to finding who she really was.In this thoughtful conversation, Kerrie shares her journey from the stage to the boardroom, revealing the research-backed practices that helped her transform a devastating career loss into authentic living. You’ll discover why being “unapologetically you” isn’t just feel-good advice; it’s supported by science at a cellular level, helping rewire your brain for long-term well-being.In this episode, we explore:(00:00) Why losing your identity can become your greatest gift(04:10) How success as a high performer nearly cost everything that mattered(07:31) When a hip replacement becomes the doorway to authentic living(11:40) Why the most resilient people ask this one powerful question about breaking points(15:21) How to embrace being weird and wonderful without losing connection(19:05) The “hot stove” moment: recognizing when your values are violated(22:34) Simple practices that support rewiring your brain for joy (hint: it’s not complicated)(26:21) What hugging teenage boys teaches us about savouring the good(27:39) The cellular science behind being unapologetically youLinks mentioned in this episode:Kerrie Alanen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrie-alanen-27607417/ The JOY JourneyThe JOY Journey is an online space for women ready to reconnect, reset, and grow – at your own pace or alongside a supportive community.What you get:10 emails each month with simple, research-backed toolsGuided meditations, journalling prompts, and practical techniquesOngoing support designed to help changes actually stickAccess to a dedicated app with all content anytimeCommunity option:Live sessions twice a month (1 hour)Reflect, write, and connect with others on the same pathFridays at 11:30 MTIf something in this episode...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/C0AMAKhVCXD91kaOeZLBOazRJBNS2qUuOGOA0S8vRdM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MzNl/MDBkMTk3N2ZiYzE4/NzBhZGY5NWQ0YTJm/Mjc0ZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}