Episode 82: Dance, Dance, Dance
“Something about a dance class is very ritualistic; it’s very meditative, it’s exhilarating and joyful, but also very soothing.”— Jody (Kerzner) BrunerPrepare to hear a great excuse to turn up the volume on your favourite album or playlist. This episode of The Living Jewishly Podcasts is an instalment of What’s In Your Toolbox?, a podcast about mental health and the tools we use to heal. In this episode, host Bobby K reconnects with an old high school classmate whose irreverent and surprisingly wise yearbook message still resonates decades later.While Bobby and his classmate Jody developed their personal connection through their school’s dance class, Jody’s own connection to dance is much larger and more significant. From serving as an escape from a challenging and sometimes volatile family life as a child to helping her soothe her anxieties and ground herself as an adult, dance has become one of Jody’s most important mental health tools and passions.Tune in to hear her story… and then consider putting on your favourite music and some dancing shoes!“I’m trying to be more connected and to be more open about the challenges in my life.” — Jody (Kerzner) BrunerThis episode discusses:
- The power of dance and movement to heal not only the body, but the mind as well
- How dance has helped Jody to navigate many of the emotional stressors in her life
- Additional tools that help both Jody and Bobby deal with anxiety and depression
Highlights: 00:53 Intro01:54 Meet Jody(Kerzner) Bruner03:36 Yearbook message05:19 Dance in school07:10 Dance as an early escape08:53 Dance & divorce10:16 Jody’s other hobbies13:32 More tools15:07 Love where you live17:21 JAST20:35 Openness21:57 Being a grandmother & bobblehead24:49 Getting marriedLinks: No Magic Bullethttp://nomagicbullet.orgTo get in contact or learn more about Living Jewishly:Visit our website: https://livingjewishly.orgFollow us on Instagram: @living.jewishlyWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO2YEegjapKpQeXG6zh6tzwor send us an email at hello@livingjewishly.org.Shalom!