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In this joyful and enlightening episode of Make Your Mark, Kay Suthar welcomes the radiant Hannah Romanowsky—dancer, certified functional nutrition consultant, and creator of Dance & Dish—for a powerful conversation that reawakens our connection to food, culture, and movement. Hannah blends her background in dance anthropology and holistic nutrition to help busy business owners heal their gut, op􀆟mise their energy, and make food joyful again. From cooking with intention to dancing in your kitchen, she reminds us that nourishment is about more than
what’s on your plate—it's about how you feel while you’re preparing it. You’ll discover ancient traditions where dance and food were sacred rituals, practical steps to reclaim your health as a business owner, and why dancing in the kitchen might just be your new business strategy. This is an episode that will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and hungry for both good food and a good beat.

What to Expect in This Episode:
(00:00) – Kay introduces Hannah and the fascinating mix of dance and nutrition
(01:11) – From ballet to Central Asian rituals: Hannah’s journey into dance anthropology
(02:06) – What dance reveals about healing, culture, and community
(03:53) – Why food and movement have always been intertwined
(05:28) – Ancient traditions: from heartbeat drums on cooking pots to balancing tea in dance
(07:35) – Reclaiming lost rituals in a fast-paced, modern world
(08:39) – The truth about modern eating habits and how to reconnect to nourishment
(09:02) – Gut health: why even “healthy” food doesn’t help if you’re not absorbing it
(09:45) – Why you should aim for 30 different plants (yes, really!)—and how to make it fun
(10:25) – Simple swaps and easy steps to prepare food at home
(11:48) – What a vibrant, healing plate really looks like—and how to make salads exciting again
(12:59) – The power of homemade dressings, healthy fats, and smart ingredients
(14:47) – Why every body is different and nutrition is never one-size-fits-all
(15:50) – Coaching clients through allergies, sensitivities, and healthy dessert swaps
(17:37) – Gut issues decoded: from leaky gut to autoimmune triggers
(18:42) – Why sleep might be the most underrated health strategy of all
(20:00) – Healthy food as self-love: prep tips to avoid impulse eating
(21:52) – Where to find Hannah’s resources, recipes, and online gatherings
(22:50) – The healing power of dancing in the kitchen (yes, really!)
(24:26) – Hannah’s show Dancing in the Kitchen—a beautiful blend of cooking, movement, and joy
(25:53) – Final thoughts and Kay’s heartfelt encouragement to reconnect with food and fun

About Hannah Romanowsky:
Hannah Romanowsky is a dance anthropologist, certified functional nutrition consultant, and the creator of Dance & Dish, a platform that fuses traditional wisdom with modern wellness. With a background in performance and ethnology, she brings together movement, food, and cultural rituals to help people heal, nourish, and thrive. Through her recipes, workshops, and signature show Dancing in the Kitchen, Hannah reminds us that the kitchen is a sacred space for joy, creativity, and connection.

Connect with Hannah:
Website: https://danceanddish.com
TV Show: Dancing in the Kitchen (available on YouTube and Patreon)
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/danceanddish
Monthly Event: Hannah’s Kitchen Happy Hour on Zoom (details on website)

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MYM 210 | Dancing in the Kitchen: Hannah Romanowsky on Food, Culture & Joyful Healing

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