Arianna Ciccarelli Shimits, MA, CMPC joins the show to have a talk with Demi about the evolution of her career from professional dancer to sport and performance psychology. During her intense career as a professional ballet dancer, Arianna was struggling with body image, confidence, performance anxiety, and perfectionism. From there, she realized the power and importance of the mental component of performance. In an effort to manage the mental load, she began to dive deep into the world of performance psychology. She recognized the relatability of these issues amongst herself and her peers, and set out to bring this type of mindset training accessible to other athletes and performers.
