Nicole Sahrling, the video editor and marketing assistant for Papaya Talk Podcast, shares her untraditional journey from being a ballet dancer in Eastern Europe to attending community college and now transferring to UC San Diego. She discusses the challenges and decisions she faced, including taking a gap year and pursuing her passion for ballet. Nadia Herrera-Set, a gymnast, also shares her experiences and the parallels between ballet and gymnastics. In this episode, we’re exploring the themes of passion, fear, perseverance, and the impact of ballet and gymnastics on our personal growth. Nicole and Nadia also offer some advice for parents of children in ballet or gymnastics, includes being supportive, understanding the culture of the sport/art, and believing their children when they express pain or injury.

ballet, gymnastics, passion, fear, perseverance, personal growth, support, understanding, pain, injury

Takeaways

• Following your passion, even if it deviates from the traditional path, can lead to unique and valuable experiences.

• Both ballet and gymnastics require dedication, perseverance, and the ability to overcome fear and pain.

• Parents of ballet and gymnastics students should be supportive, understanding, and advocate for their children's well-being.

• The culture of ballet and gymnastics can be challenging, but it also teaches valuable life lessons.

• Embracing pain and challenges can lead to personal growth and gratitude for the opportunities and skills gained.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Nicole's Role in Papaya Health

02:58 Nicole's Journey from Ballet to Papaya Health

08:03 The Parallels Between Ballet and Gymnastics

14:57 The Challenges and Lessons of Ballet and Gymnastics

23:09 The Role of Parents in Supporting Ballet and Gymnastics Students

34:00 Nicole's Transition to UC San Diego and Nadia's School Year