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Dancing into Brain Health

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Join host Magda Kaczmarska, dancer, researcher, Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health and executive director of arts and health nonprofit, DanceStream Projects, in uncovering the interconnections of dance, brain health and community. Each episode Magda brings together leading researchers, artists, advocates and thought leaders to illuminate the magical interconnections of dance and brain health and explore their influence on all aspects of our lives. * New Episodes every month! * Follow us on IG: @ dancestream_projects or email us at: magda@dancestreamprojects.com

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June 9, 2026

Dancing into Communication w/ Dr. Constantina Theofanopoulou

Dance has long been described as a universal language — a form of expression that transcends words, cultures, and generations. Through rhythm, gesture, and movement, dance allows us to communicate emotion, tell stories, and connect with one another in deeply human ways. Whether we are moving ourselves or witnessing others move, dance has a remarkable ability to draw us in, awaken something within us, and make us feel understood without a single word being spoken. But what if dance does more than communicate? What if it can actually help us speak? In this episode of Dancing into Brain Health, we explore the fascinating intersection of dance, neuroscience, and communication with dancer and neuroscientist Dr. Constantina Theofanopoulou. Her groundbreaking research investigates the neural substrates of speech and the ways movement — particularly dance — may support, strengthen, and even rehabilitate our ability to communicate. Together, we uncover how rhythm and movement may activate some of the brain’s deepest communication networks, opening new possibilities for understanding speech, connection, and the profound relationship between the moving body and the speaking mind. Visit our website for show notes and links to learn more: https://dancestreamprojects.org/dancing-into-brain-health-podcast To learn more about Dr. Constantina Theofanopoulou: <a href="https://www.constantinatheofanopoulou.com/">https://www.constantinatheofanopoulou.com/</a> Read more about the connection of dance, communication and speech“Dancing towards speech improvement: Repurposing dance for motor speech deficits in neurodegenerative diseases” <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/13872877241313304">https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10.1177/13872877241313304</a> “Impact of Amazonian Dance on Speech Performance in People with Parkinson’s Disease” <a href="https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01.12.699086v1.full">https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.01.12.699086v1.full</a> “Mobile brain imaging in butoh dancers: from rehearsals to public performance”<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39506628/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39506628/</a> Join Dr. Theofanopoulou’s Research Study - Investigating the brain mechanisms of a dance-based intervention in Parkinson’s Disease<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdhdt8B0KFXuF2UR7GZ-Fh-TDTb7psmbT9zsIIalPAza8Wyg/viewform">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdhdt8B0KFXuF2UR7GZ-Fh-TDTb7psmbT9zsIIalPAza8Wyg/viewform</a> This episode of Dancing into Brain Health was edited and produced Magda Kaczmarska and Hilary Brown-Istrefi. The music for this show is the title cut from the album, Critical Path by Joe Venegoni and Carl Weingarten.

May 28, 2026

Special Issue: More Good Days, Together - Mental Health, Brain Health & Community

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month 2026, DanceStream Projects executive director Magda Kaczmarska sat down with Mark Timmons, artist, advocate and person living with dementia, for a conversation about the intersections of mental health and brain health. Resources: Mental Health Month Action Guide<a href="https://mhanational.org/2026-mental-health-month-action-guide/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mhanational.org/2026-mental-health-month-action-guide/</a> Pathways To Wellbeing with Dementia: <a href="https://daanow.org/pathways/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daanow.org/pathways/</a> Mark Timmons Poetry: <a href="https://marktimmonsphotography.com/poetry/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://marktimmonsphotography.com/poetry/</a> About Mark Timmons: Mark Timmons is an active member of the Eden Alternative and serves as a leader within the Dementia Action Alliance (DAA). Since being diagnosed with dementia in early 2017 at age 48, he has drawn on his personal experience to inform his advocacy and leadership. As his condition has progressed, Timmons has focused on the creative arts, strongly supporting the link between artistic expression, movement, and brain health. He is a member of the Eden Alternative’s Speakers Bureau, is the longest-serving member of DAA’s Advisory Board and co-hosts several of DAA’s Virtual Engagement Programs and Discussion Groups. Mark also routinely collaborates with DanceStream Projects on artistic and advocacy projects.In addition to his work with DAA, Timmons is a photographer, writer/poet, and advocates for causes related to homelessness and mental health. You may find him in the garden, on a hike (always with his camera), or researching family histories. Content Note: This conversation includes personal experiences related to mental health, including discussion of suicide loss and eating disorders. We recognize that these topics may feel sensitive or activating for some listeners and readers. We invite you to engage with this conversation in whatever way feels most supportive for you, whether that means taking breaks, listening with support, or choosing to return to it at another time. Our hope is that this conversation offers compassion, connection, and a reminder that no one has to navigate these experiences alone. More than one billion people in the world live with mental illness. You are not alone. If you or someone you love is in crisis, please call or text 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.

May 4, 2026

Inclusive Design for Brain Health w/ Macarena Espina Díaz

Brain health is not merely the absence of disease; it is the sum of our physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being. Designing social and physical environments that support brain health as we age is essential to ensuring dignity, autonomy, and security across the lifespan. In this episode of the Dancing into Brain Health Podcast, we are joined by Macarena Espina Díaz, whose work centers on building precisely these kinds of supportive environments. With a focus on inclusivity and human-centered design, she cultivates social and physical spaces that uphold dignity and enhance quality of life for people living with dementia. Macarena brings together her expertise as an industrial designer and artist to bridge academic, community, and policy spheres. Through her work, she fosters meaningful dialogue, advances policy, and promotes environmental adaptations that expand equitable access to resources for people living with dementia in her home country of Chile. As an Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health at Trinity College Dublin, she collaborated with the University and local housing organizations to develop policy briefs, educational seminars, and design recommendations. These efforts contributed to envisioning Ireland’s first brain health–focused intergenerational housing community. Together, we explore the importance of inclusive design—particularly for those living with dementia—and consider how each of us can engage more intentionally with our social and physical environments to support brain health for all. Learn more about Macarena Espina Díaz:<a href="https://www.gbhi.org/profiles/macarena-espina-diaz">https://www.gbhi.org/profiles/macarena-espina-diaz</a> Read and watch more:<a href="https://www.viviendocondemencia.cl/">https://www.viviendocondemencia.cl/</a> Inclusive Design for People Living with Dementia in Chile[In Spanish/ En Español] <a href="https://www.canal9.cl/episodios/nuestra-casa/2021/05/05/viviendo-con-demencias-caja-de-herramientas-para-adecuar-el-hogar-de-quienes-viven-con-demencia">https://www.canal9.cl/episodios/nuestra-casa/2021/05/05/viviendo-con-demencias-caja-de-herramientas-para-adecuar-el-hogar-de-quienes-viven-con-demencia</a> [In Spanish/ En Español] The “Living with Dementia” toolkit free download via the following link | La caja de herramientas «Vivir con demencia» disponible para su descarga gratuita a través del siguiente enlace:<a href="https://www.uchile.cl/publicaciones/174559/caja-de-herramientas-viviendo-con-demencias">https://www.uchile.cl/publicaciones/174559/caja-de-herramientas-viviendo-con-demencias</a> [In Spanish / En Español] Launch and Discussion: "Let's Talk About Living with Dementia" | Lanzamiento y conversatorio "Hablemos de Vivir con Demencia"<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s18pImHoglg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s18pImHoglg</a> Inclusive Environments for People Living with Dementia from Rural Areas of Chile and their Families<a href="https://www.gbhi.org/projects/inclusive-environments-people-living-dementia-rural-areas-chile-and-their-families">https://www.gbhi.org/projects/inclusive-environments-people-living-dementia-rural-areas-chile-and-their-families</a> Fostering the Enjoyment of Eating through Inclusive Strategies for People Living with Dementia<a href="https://www.gbhi.org/news-publications/fostering-enjoyment-eating-through-inclusive-strategies-people-living-dementia">https://www.gbhi.org/news-publications/fostering-enjoyment-eating-through-inclusive-strategies-people-living-dementia</a> Tool Kit: Strategies to facilitate eating and swallowing in people living with early-stage dementia (2025)<a href="https://libros.uchile.cl/1494">https://libros.uchile.cl/1494</a> Caja de herramientas “Estrategias para favorecer la alimentación y deglución de personas con demencia en etapas tempranas”<a href="https://uchile.cl/publicaciones/217343/caja-de-herramientas-estrategias-para-alimentacion-y-demencias">https://uchile.cl/publicaciones/217343/caja-de-herramientas-estrategias-para-alimentacion-y-demencias</a> Built environments that foster lifelong brain healthBrain Health and Housing (Global Brain Health Institute – Trinity College Dublin and Respond Housing Association – Ireland)<a href="https://www.gbhi.org/projects/brain-health-and-housing">https://www.gbhi.org/projects/brain-health-and-housing</a> Bringing brain health home: the importance of housing and the urban environment for building this generation’s brain health<a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/23748834.2024.2327815">https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/23748834.2024.2327815</a> This episode of Dancing into Brain Health was edited and produced Magda Kaczmarska and Hilary Brown-Istrefi. The music for this show is the title cut from the album, Critical Path by Joe Venegoni and Carl Weingarten.

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What is Dancing into Brain Health?: Join host Magda Kaczmarska, dancer, researcher, Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health and executive director of arts and health nonprofit, DanceStream Projects, in uncovering the interconnections of dance, brain health and community. Each episode Magda brings together leading researchers, artists, advocates and thought leaders to illuminate the magical interconnections of dance and brain health and explore their influence on all aspects of our lives.

New Episodes every month! *

Follow us on IG: @ dancestream_projects or email us at: magda@dancestreamprojects.com
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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