<p>In this episode we talk about how a passion can turn into a powerful tool for healing and connection, this episode is for you. I sit down with Jenny C. Cohen, host of the Dance to Heal podcast, as she shares how dance helped her reclaim her body and joy through midlife, motherhood, and even breast cancer. You&#39;ll pick up the story behind her show&#39;s rebrand, practical tips for growing a podcast, and favorite tools that make production smoother. We also chat about staying visible online and creating deeper listener connections. Tune in for thoughtful, down-to-earth advice and inspiration.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect With Jenny C. Cohen<br>Website: <a href="https://danceandheal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://danceandheal.com</a><br>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dancetohealpodcast</p><p><br></p><p>If My Podcast Story speaks to you, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a moment, leaving a review helps more people discover the stories shared here. Your support truly means a lot.</p><p>There&#39;s more to every story than what you hear on the episode. Join the My Podcast Story newsletter to receive thoughtful takeaways, episode extras, and personal notes that don&#39;t make it into the show. It&#39;s a quiet way to stay inspired between listens.</p><p>Sign up here: <a href="https://mypodcaststory.com/join" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mypodcaststory.com/join</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Kicking Things Off: Jenny’s Story<br>01:06 Discovering Dance in Adulthood<br>02:42 Life as an Occupational Therapist<br>03:32 Teaching Movement Without Doing It<br>04:16 Immigration and Artistic Sacrifice<br>05:20 Raising Athletes at Home<br>05:38 From Broadway Dance to Belly Dance<br>06:31 Finding Empowerment Through Belly Dance<br>07:09 Dancing Through Breast Cancer<br>08:01 Healing: Outside In vs. Inside Out<br>08:40 How the Podcast Evolved<br>09:00 Embracing Alternative Healing<br>10:02 The Five Senses in Dance<br>10:26 Why the Podcast Changed Focus<br>10:29 Early Days and Getting Found<br>11:14 Launch Hurdles and SEO Lessons<br>12:05 Breaking Down Podcast Production Costs<br>13:00 Shifting From Outsourcing to Family<br>13:43 Redesigning With Visibility in Mind<br>14:54 What Actually Gets You Found<br>16:10 The Power of Owning Your Name Online<br>17:13 Behind the Scenes of Launching<br>18:20 The Tools and Platforms That Helped<br>19:52 Repurposing, Clips, and Shorts<br>21:02 Why She Pays for Certain Tools<br>22:00 Comparing Zoom, CapCut, Riverside<br>23:26 Riverside’s Editing and Workflow Perks<br>24:08 Design, Transcripts, and Production<br>25:17 Automation, AI, and Content Creation<br>25:17 Going Live and Multistreaming<br>26:15 Why OBS Isn’t Always Worth It<br>27:02 Time Versus Money in Podcasting<br>28:45 Jenny’s Guest Invitation Process<br>29:12 Current Publishing and Editing Workflow<br>30:23 Keeping in Touch With Guests<br>31:23 Podcast Name: Why It Matters<br>32:35 Growth at PodFest and Community<br>33:26 Rebranding With Personal Meaning<br>36:53 Growing Audience Through SEO and Shorts<br>37:38 Solo Episodes and Finding Your Voice<br>38:03 Hosts Deserve the Spotlight, Too<br>39:49 Growing as a Host and Speaker<br>41:19 Technical Fumbles and Rolling With It<br>42:55 Podcasting Is Never Perfect<br>44:51 Looking to the Future: VR and More<br>46:46 On Building Community and Offerings<br>48:01 The Value of a Newsletter<br>49:51 Plans for Monetization<br>50:27 Thank You and Where to Listen</p><p></p>