Ep. 165 May Monthly Mailbag

Ep. 168 Loves Music...Loves to Dance

Welcome to The Dancing Housewife Podcast — where we explore the art, heart, sport, and science of ballroom dance. Whether you're a competitive dancer, social dancer, dance parent, pro-am student, or simply someone who loves the ballroom world, this podcast is designed to inspire, educate, and entertain. Each episode features conversations, stories, insights, and practical tips about ballroom dance, competition life, mindset, etiquette, confidence, growth, and finding joy both on and off the dance floor. From the beauty and artistry of movement… to the athleticism and discipline required to succeed… to the mindset and lifestyle behind the scenes… The Dancing Housewife Podcast celebrates every part of the ballroom journey. ✨ Visit the blog for more ballroom dance inspiration, resources, and encouragement at thedancinghousewife.com [thedancinghousewife.com] 📧 Have a question, topic suggestion, or want to connect directly? Email me anytime at: thedancinghousewife@gmail.com [thedancinghousewife@gmail.com] If you enjoyed this episode, click LIKE, drop a comment, share it with a friend, be sure to subscribe and as always... Happy Dancing!

Ep. 167 the Inner Critic... Kill It With Kindness

Welcome to The Dancing Housewife Podcast — where we explore the art, heart, sport, and science of ballroom dance. Whether you're a competitive dancer, social dancer, dance parent, pro-am student, or simply someone who loves the ballroom world, this podcast is designed to inspire, educate, and entertain. Each episode features conversations, stories, insights, and practical tips about ballroom dance, competition life, mindset, etiquette, confidence, growth, and finding joy both on and off the dance floor. From the beauty and artistry of movement… to the athleticism and discipline required to succeed… to the mindset and lifestyle behind the scenes… The Dancing Housewife Podcast celebrates every part of the ballroom journey. ✨ Visit the blog for more ballroom dance inspiration, resources, and encouragement at thedancinghousewife.com 📧 Have a question, topic suggestion, or want to connect directly? Email me anytime at: thedancinghousewife@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, click LIKE, drop a comment, share it with a friend, be sure to subscribe and as always... Happy Dancing!

Ep. 166 The Bedhead Advantage

Welcome to The Dancing Housewife Podcast — where we explore the art, heart, sport, and science of ballroom dance. Whether you're a competitive dancer, social dancer, dance parent, pro-am student, or simply someone who loves the ballroom world, this podcast is designed to inspire, educate, and entertain. Each episode features conversations, stories, insights, and practical tips about ballroom dance, competition life, mindset, etiquette, confidence, growth, and finding joy both on and off the dance floor. From the beauty and artistry of movement… to the athleticism and discipline required to succeed… to the mindset and lifestyle behind the scenes… The Dancing Housewife Podcast celebrates every part of the ballroom journey. Visit the blog for more ballroom resources at thttps://thedancinghousewife.com Have a question, topic suggestion, or want to connect directly? Email me anytime at: thedancinghousewife@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, click LIKE, drop a comment, share it with a friend, be sure to subscribe and as always... Happy Dancing!

Ep. 165 May Monthly Mailbag

Ep. 165 May Monthly Mailbag In this month’s mailbag T Dancing Housewife answers a listener’s question about spiraling after mistakes and discusses the concept of catastrophizing - a cognitive distortion that turns small missteps into “disasters,” increasing anxiety and eroding confidence—especially under judging pressure. She emphasizes that one moment doesn’t define a heat, most people don’t notice what you obsess over, and judges focus on overall quality and consistency. She teaches the “three Cs” method—catch, challenge, change—plus an in-the-moment reset (name it, return to the body, give the brain a helpful job) and a post-competition cutoff ritual to close the loop and regain perspective and joy. 00:00 Mistake Spiral Mindset 00:25 Mailbag Question Setup 01:28 What Is Catastrophizing 02:02 Why Dancers Do It 02:50 How It Hurts Performance 03:28 Showdance Lifts Fear Loop 04:17 Bedtime Replay Trap 04:48 Reality Check Perspective 05:21 Three Cs Reframe Method 06:16 In The Moment Reset 06:39 Post Comp Cutoff Ritual 07:06 Wrap Up And Call To Action

Ep. 164 2026 Spring Ballroom Box Unboxing and Mental Prep for Competitive Confidence

In this week’s episode, The Dancing Housewife and Duffy Betterton unbox the 2026 Spring Ballroom Box, themed around confidence and preparation before stepping on the dance floor. The conversation then shifts to the mental side of dance with a quick 4 step mental prep routine and a bonus a three-step mental recovery routine to help you reset, reframe and refocus after mistakes. Click on the link below to grab your free downloadable mental resource guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZQDXqXkofl469gcKfUcJ0exW4BZ5UE0D/view?usp=sharing [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZQDXqXkofl469gcKfUcJ0exW4BZ5UE0D/view?usp=sharing] And don’t forget to visit www.ballroombox.me [www.ballroombox.me] to subscribe to the Ballroom Box and shop for great products for ballroom dancers. Be sure to use coupon code BBHOUSEWIFE at checkout to receive a special 10% discount exclusively for The Dancing Housewife Podcast fans!