TuTu Thin: A Podcast for Dancers | Be a healthy dancer/athlete in mind, body and spirit. ‪ ‬ Dawn Smith-Theodore, MA, MFT, CEDS

I am so excited to have Delaney Wilder on the podcast. Delaney is a 7x NFL Cheerleader and currently the Head Captain of the Cincinnati Ben-Gal Cheerleaders. She has represented the Ben-Gals on 2 oversea military tours, was elected 2022 Pro Bowl Cheerleader by her teammates and has cheered on the world's biggest stage - the Super Bowl.


Delaney is a Miami University graduate with two degrees - Communication and Family Science. She is currently studying to become a Certified Personal Trainer. From 9:00-5:00, she works as an Analyst for brands such as Coca-Cola and Colgate. Delaney is used to the busy lifestyle and says 'this lifestyle is all she's ever known.'


As Head Captain, Delaney is passionate about pouring into her teammates. She shows up every day with a smile and believes her attitude and leadership directly impacts each person's experience. She strives to make each practice, game and moment great.


In her spare time, Delaney enjoys strength training, family time and long walks with her French Bulldog, Ivy.
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Mia Mormino is more than just a pop star in the making. Look a little closer, past the Los Angeles native's massive pop anthems, tens of millions of streams and views, sold-out live shows, and you'll find what every artist hopes for but few ever achieve: authenticity. What cuts through most in Mia's impossibly catchy and heartfelt music is a singular message of self-empowerment. It's an easy theme for lesser artists to pantomime unconvincingly. However, for this singer/songwriter, her difficult journey to get to that place of self-love is precisely what makes her message so genuine and her music so compelling.



Mia's vulnerability and unwillingness to shy away from controversial topics undeniably make her a vital and relatable artist to her fans. Beyond the bravery that underpins her confessional songwriting style, Mia's unabashed exploration of an ever-widening array of genres and musical influences further positions her as an artist whose name you ought to know. 



From her music being featured in 300+ television shows and films, such as "Law & Order" and "Ginny & Georgia," to headlining iconic Los Angeles venues like The Roxy and The Viper Room, this is only the beginning of Mia's destined path to stardom. Be sure to keep your ear out for Mia Mormino, as she truly is changing the world with her art.




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Ashley Anna Martinez, MFN, RDN, LD is a Chef, Dietitian, and 3 x Professional Cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals. Her food philosophy is simple, "All foods fit". She has helped many dancers and professional cheerleaders reach their highest performance potential by providing her expertise in culinary and nutrition. Ashley has been dancing since the age of 5 and cheerleading since the second grade. She cheered at Ohio University in Athens, OH and received her Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition. She got her Master's in Nutrition through Bowling Green State University and her Culinary Arts Degree through The Midwest Culinary Institute. Ashley recently left her corporate job after over twenty years to pursue launching her own business, Nutrition for Cheerleaders. While working for one of the largest grocers in the United States, Ashley was awarded Retail Dietitian of the Year in 2017 and in 2018, received an Innovation Award through Progressive Grocer for her collaborative work on nutrition programs. Ashley will be auditioning for her fourth season and is looking forward to growing her new business and utilizing her talents to help dancers who aspire to go pro. 
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Roger Wright was morbidly obese his entire life, eventually reaching 325 lbs by his late
 40s. Having failed at 100s of diets, food plans, nutritionists, etc and was one signed form away from having gastric bypass surgery, he came up with a completely unpredictable and "impossible" plan that shocked his wife, his friends and even himself. 
Roger's father ran the Boston Marathon in 1969 and he promised to one day run it. Even
 though he had never run a mile in his life, in June of 2008 at the age of 47 and failing health, he signed up for the 2009 Boston Marathon, running for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation, a disease his 9 year old niece Julia has. 
He had 10 months to change his life, had never run a mile in his life and didn't have a clue on how to train for a race, let alone a 26.2 mile marathon. In his first week of training, he was able to run 10 yards, before gasping for air, fear of a heart attack and having to stop. 
But he never gave up. 
On April 20th 2009, Roger lost almost 125 pounds (163 pounds) and ran all 26.2 miles of the 2009 Boston Marathon nonstop. 
In order to raise money for CF, he made a video chronicling his weight loss, eventually
 going "viral" with over 9 million views! Due to its popularity, he appeared on several TV shows including Dr Oz, as well interviewed for publication in numerous books, magazines and on websites. 
Many that were inspired by the video (renamed/reposted "The Most Inspiring Video You Will Ever Watch" by a friend) reached out to Roger for help with their own weight
 issues. Realizing he had an obligation to help others, he traveled around the world to run marathons with anyone willing to accept his challenge. In the 12 years since Roger ran his first marathon, he has completed 70 "Full" (26.2 miles) and Ultra (>26.2 miles) marathons. 
In March 2021, right after completing his 70th marathon and training for his 71st, Roger felt a pain in his right knee, eventually reaching a pain level of 8.5 out of 10. After an MRI revealed that he had numerous issues including a torn meniscus, a ruptured MCL and osteoarthritis, his orthopedist broke the devastating news that his running days were over. 
After a downward spiral that lasted well over a year, he did everything he could to find a solution and prove the doctors wrong. In a last ditch effort, Roger plunked down $7000
 for stem cells in 2022. In May of 2023, Roger was able to run/walk 28.50 miles, again raising money for Cystic Fibrosis. Incredibly, the pain level in his knee after completing the 28.50 miles was essentially 0! 
Now at the age of 62 and after a few more physical setbacks, Roger is now back training to run his 71st marathon in the fall of this year (2024)! Join us as he shares his inspirational story of overcoming obesity and proving that anyone can make an "impossible" change if they never give up and believe in themselves. 






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Jamie Singleteary, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who loves to inspire and
empower individuals on their journey to healthy purposeful living. She is a
graduate of Ball State University with a B.A. in Telecommunications and Clark
Atlanta University with a M.A. in Clinical Counseling Psychology. Jamie began
her professional career in mental health in 2005 and has worked in multiple
behavioral healthcare settings over the years. From higher levels of structured care in hospitals to outpatient programming. Her work is her passion. She enjoys working with her
clients on improving communication, resolving conflict, repairing relationships
and growing through the struggles of life. Jamie is a former NFL cheerleader and uses her skills off the field to work with the NFL on ways to improve team morale, self esteem, professional relationships and social emotional learning. Jamie is
currently the Director of Clinical Brand Development for Within Health.
“I have an eclectic theoretical orientation. The therapeutic approaches I’m motivated by are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Mindfulness and Exposure Therapy. I navigate understanding and change by using relatable approaches and patience. Having a safe space for sharing and being heard is essential in this work.


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Lisa Lockwood danced with American Ballet Theatre for ten years, subsequently with Feld Ballet, and was an original cast member of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. A short list of the choreographers she worked with personally include Anthony Tudor, George Balanchine, Twyla Tharp, Natalia Makarova, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Glen Tetley, Eliot Feld and Sir Kenneth McMillan.
Currently she teaches at Ballet Academy East. She worked at Steps on Broadway in the open program in New York from 1998. - 2024. She was also a faculty member and Ballet Chair for the School at Steps.  She has  taught at Broadway Dance Center, Ballet Hispanico, Alvin Ailey,  American Ballet Theatre, Julliard, Sarah Lawrence, High School For the Performing Arts, and is much in demand as a guest teacher all over the world: the Metropolitan Opera, The Royal Ballet School (Denmark), Joffrey Ballet, and Edmonton Ballet. She worked closely with Martine Van Hamel for 16 years in the summer Ballet Intensive at Kaatsbaan Dance Center. Additionally she teaches and coaches private students who are motivated to bring their ballet proficiency to the highest possible level.


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