#399: The Transparent Truth Behind Balancing Career, Relationships + Motherhood w. Lindsay Arnold Cusick
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Mimi Bouchard
4.4 • 953 Ratings
🗓️ 2 October 2023
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Summary
In this week's episode, Mimi welcomes the talented Lindsay Arnold Cusick, champion dancer, Dancing with the Stars contestant and new mom. Lindsay's life has been a whirlwind of dance, fame, and now the joys of motherhood.
Mimi and Lindsay discuss the challenges of balancing a thriving career with the beautiful chaos of motherhood. Lindsay opens up about the stark reality behind the facade of perfection, acknowledging the daily struggle and the art of "faking it till you make it." They explore how becoming a mom transformed Lindsay's approach to dance and wellness along with the unexpected challenges she faced in this journey, especially in the ever-demanding world of public visibility. Reflecting on her rise to fame, Lindsay shares how her unwavering passion for dance fuelled her journey and success. She reveals the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of changing circumstances, the significance of strong relationships and how crucial it is to listen to your instincts, even when it requires a significant shift in priorities and direction.
Topics
- Managing and balancing multiple roles like being a champion dancer, a new mom, and being in the public eye.
- How becoming a mom influenced and changed Lindsay’s approach to dance and wellness and the unexpected challenges faced while balancing motherhood and a high-profile career.
- Managing body image struggles and experiences dealing with comments about appearance in the public eye and the impact of social media on body image.
- Rising to fame quickly in the entertainment industry and the importance of staying grounded, family influence, and not losing oneself in the public eye.
- Keeping the passion alive while transitioning from a passion to a career using self-reflection, identifying strengths and likes, and leaning into personal passions.
- The importance of mindfulness, meditation, and wellness practices in maintaining balance and happiness.
- Overcoming fear, taking risks, and embracing change for personal and professional growth.
- The importance of staying true to oneself and not comparing one's journey to others.
- Lindsay’s creation and goals of "The Movement Club" fitness program and the significance of tailoring workouts for various fitness levels, especially during pregnancy.
- Wellness routines and habits beyond fitness including morning routines, sun exposure, and adaptability in wellness routines.
- Relationship advice and tips on keeping the spark alive and maintaining a strong friendship in marriage.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | I got pregnant and I could no longer do the career that I had for almost 11 years at that point. |
| 0:07.0 | I wasn't able to perform and dance with the stars that season and that was kind of the first time where everything with dance came to a halt, |
| 0:13.6 | which was definitely a big shock for me. |
| 0:16.4 | If you're not staying true to yourself, |
| 0:17.8 | then I don't think you're being successful |
| 0:19.5 | because you're not going to be happy, |
| 0:20.6 | you're not going to feel content, |
| 0:21.7 | and you're not going to be doing what you're meant to be happy you're not going to feel content and you're not going to be doing. |
| 0:24.3 | My name's Mimi Bouchard, founder of Superhuman, the transformational app that helps you |
| 0:29.8 | become your future self so that you can finally start attracting more joy, abundance, |
| 0:35.4 | health, wealth, and love into your life. And that's also my mission on this |
| 0:40.4 | podcast. Meet people whose lives have been transformed in big and small ways but |
| 0:46.4 | always for the better they tell me how they did it so that you can too. |
| 0:55.9 | Hello Lindsay, welcome to the show. I am super excited for our conversation today. |
| 0:59.6 | I'm so excited. |
| 1:00.8 | Thank you so much for having me. |
| 1:02.2 | I cannot wait for our chat, so thank you again. |
| 1:04.8 | Firstly, Lindsay, you are a champion dancer, a new mom, and you've been in the public eye |
| 1:10.7 | for a long time. |
| 1:12.8 | Let's kick things off by talking about how you manage |
| 1:17.0 | to balance all of these roles so gracefully. |
| 1:20.6 | What is the secret? |
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