About this episode

Brennan Stefanik discusses the importance of creating psychologically safe spaces in the performing arts with Emerson Valentina.

Content Advisory: The following episode contains conversations surrounding topics that may be triggering, such as eating disorders and suicide. In Episode 104, Brennan is joined by NYC-based performer and founder of the Broadway Mental Health Foundation, Emerson Valentina, as they discuss the hazards of some "traditional" musical theatre/ dance education, and the importance of creating psychologically safe spaces across the industry. For too long now, performers have been encouraged and deman...

People in this episode

Host: Brennan Stefanik

Guest: Emerson Valentina

Topics covered

• psychological safety
• musical theatre education
• performer well-being
• mental health
• dance education

Keywords

• psychological safety
• musical theatre
• mental health
• performers
• dance education
• eating disorders
• suicide

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadway Mental Health Foundation

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