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Podcast: Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
Episode: Millions Watched Me Dance — No One Saw My Trauma I Derek Hough
Description: What if one of the greatest choreographers and dancers of our time found mastery not in movement… but in stillness?This week on Finding Mastery, we’re joined by Derek Hough—four-time Emmy Award winner, six-time Dancing with the Stars champion, and one of the most respected dancers and choreographers in the world.This conversation isn’t just about dance. It’s about self-discovery, emotional resilience, and the quiet power of going inward.Derek opens up about the intense challenges he faced growing up—from early trauma and feeling like an outsider to finding belo...