S11 EP5 Healing in Motion: The Impact of Dance Therapy

In this moving episode, Wendy welcomes Susan Rizzo, founder of The Andrea Rizzo Foundation, for a conversation on the healing power of dance therapy. Susan opens up about her journey of transforming grief into a mission of healing after the tragic loss of her daughter, Andrea. Wendy and Susan connect over their shared experiences of starting foundations inspired by personal stories, focusing on raising awareness for childhood cancer and supporting families through difficult times.

Susan also shares insights from her book, Drea’s Dream: An Unfinished Dance, offering heartfelt lessons on loss, love, hope, and the power of the arts in finding healing. Together, they reflect on the role of dance in their lives as a source of comfort, expression, and acceptance. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of the healing arts and the resilience in channeling grief into meaningful action.