If you have ever doubted the power of art to change lives, this episode will make you think again. It is a reminder that movement can be medicine, joy can be transformative, and community can be as important as any treatment plan. Above all, it shows how one person's calling can become a lifeline for thousands of others.

What if dance could do more than move the body? What if it could unlock joy, restore confidence, build community, and become a vital part of brain health? In this moving episode of Chatter That Matters, I sit down with Sarah Robichaud, founder and CEO of Dancing With Parkinson's, a program changing lives everywhere. What began with one class and one big idea has become a powerful national movement, helping people with Parkinson's and others reconnect with their bodies, their minds, and each other through music, imagery, storytelling, and dance.

Sarah shares her journey, from a young girl who knew she was meant to dance, to an artist and teacher who discovered a profound calling to help others find freedom through movement. She explains how dance can bypass limitations, spark new neural pathways, elevate mood, and create a sense of belonging that many participants describe as life-changing.

Later in the episode, Wayne Bossert joins the conversation to discuss the importance of brain research, the role Brain Canada plays, and why supporting brain health matters to you, to me and to RBC.

To learn more about Dancing with Parkinson's. https://www.dancingwithparkinsons.com/

To learn more about Women's Brain Health - https://www.rbcwealthmanagement.com/en-ca/insights/why-women-need-to-be-more-proactive-with-their-brain-health

Dancing with Parkinson's - Sarah Robichaud