Epi 106 – Interview with Julie Freedman Smith
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00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
00:43 – Meeting Blanca: Energy, Joy & Background
01:28 – Blanca’s Story: Massage, Canine Therapy & Dance
03:16 – Dancing for Joy, Healing, and Expression
05:01 – Music & Massage: Setting the Tone for Healing
07:30 – Customising Music for Each Client’s Needs
10:23 – Music vs. Silence: What Clients Really Need
14:12 – Navigating Client Music Preferences as a Practitioner
17:19 – Emotional Boundaries & Energy in Therapy Work
20:15 – A Powerful Story: When Two Wounded Women Met
24:04 – How Music Helped Hold Space for Deep Trauma
26:09 – Misconceptions About Music in Massage Settings
28:00 – Protecting Space: Boundaries, Safety & Music Choice
31:40 – Being Mindful of What Music We Choose—and Why
34:32 – Music as a Mirror: What Are You Really Listening To?
36:25 – Canine Massage & Music: How Dogs Respond to Sound
39:27 – Golden Retrievers & Relaxing Playlists
42:00 – Shelter Dogs, Chaos, and the Calming Power of Music
44:28 – The Future of Music & Massage Therapy
47:53 – Why Research Matters & Final Thoughts
48:43 – Outro & How to Connect with Blanca
In this rich and energetic episode, I am joined by the multi-passionate and deeply intuitive Blanca—massage therapist, holistic life coach, Zumba instructor, dancer, and certified canine massage therapist. With decades of experience in the healing arts, Blanca shares how music has always been her silent co-therapist—whether she’s working with trauma survivors, veterans, or even dogs.
Together, we dive into:
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From spa music to salsa, from trauma to trust, this conversation will inspire you to reflect on how deeply music moves through our bodies, memories, and healing journeys.
Blanca has dedicated her career to helping individuals understand the long-term effects of untreated childhood trauma; and how music, laughter and dance can provide a creative outlet for healing and transformation.
Blanca’s contribution to the personal growth world has helped individuals improve their quality of life; by helping them understand that life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.
She is fully bilingual, and her mission is to bring awareness and hope through speaking engagements and presentations.
Beyond her numerous achievements in the field, Blanca is an avid advocate for wellness through physical activity and loves to volunteer with different platforms related to helping survivors of sexual violence, animals in need and protecting the oceans.
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