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On screen frenemies to real life besties, so of course we started a podcast! Stay tuned for your weekly questionable life lessons from Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit. Class is in session! PARTNERSHIPS: klaudia@pivotalconversations.ai

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This episode takes us straight into one of Dance Academy’s most chaotic shopping trips: Abigail and Tara getting trapped in an antique shop 🪞🚨

This week, we live-react to ‘Through the Looking Glass’ and unpack Christian’s bad-boy past, Abigail’s s... more

Dena’s away, so Alicia’s long-term Disney friend Nicole Gulasekharam is stepping in—and her audition stories deserve their own headlines 😂🎬

This week, we unpack Kelly Clarkson’s Pretty Woman shopping moment, Nicole’s unexpected path to starring al... more

We’re talking girl code, dating your bestie’s ex, toddler meltdowns and the parenting win Dena has waited nearly four years for. Plus, we’re handing ourselves a weekly report card—and introducing Big Sister Pen Pal with a listener dilemma that brings... more

We start with a heartfelt conversation about raising daughters in a world that still asks girls to protect themselves.

Then, the pop culture homework takes a turn: Kim Kardashian’s five nannies, Dena’s confession about getting help, and Rihanna keep... more

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Nicole Gulasekharam
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Tim Pocock
Dance Academy alum, actor
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Episode: The Night We Became Kat And Abigail Again | Life Lately
Sarah Davidson
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Episode: From Ballerina to Lawyer to Matcha Maiden | Sarah Davidson
Georgia Verry
Founder and CEO of Conscious Combat Club
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Episode: The Truth About Trauma, Dissociation & Why Your Body Remembers | Georgia Verry
Cleo Massey
Australian actress and podcaster
Cleo Massey
Episode: Midnight Hospital Runs, Missing Flights & Manifesting on Cleo Massey's Live Pod | Life Lately
Harrison James
Activist, survivor of child sexual abuse, author
Author of Transform Your Pain Into Purpose
Episode: Losing His Daughter, His Childhood And Nearly His Life | Harrison James
Joanna Werner
Producer of Dance Academy
Episode: We Finally Got Dance Academy Producer Joanna Werner To Tell Us What Really Went On Behind The Scenes
Sumedha Verma
Sleep psychologist and researcher
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Episode: The Psychology & Practice Of Healing Your Insomnia | Dr. Sumedha Verma
Emma Watkins
Dr. Emma Watkins, performer and advocate known for Emma Memma, formerly Yellow Wiggle
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Episode: The Emma “Memma” Watkins You Don’t Know: Life Behind The Wiggles Yellow Bow

Hosts

Dena Amy Kaplan
Actor and retreat facilitator
Alicia Banit
Actor and makeup artist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Next obsession

    Listening to it from the start 4 eps in and obsessed!

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    🤍💫💅🏼
    Australia2 months ago
  • interrupting

    let alicia tell her story in peace

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mads.77
    Australia5 months ago
  • Big love🫶🏻🫶🏻

    Love this podcast and love this friendship between this two gorgeous women!! ❤️🫶🏻Greetings from Germany

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimalicaasia
    Germany5 months ago
  • Safe Space Podcast

    If you want to listen to Besties finding their way in Life, inviting interesting people and also feel entertained this Podcast is perfect for You!

    If Dena reads this:

    I just wanted to tell you how amazing your Voice is. I grew up with the german Version of Dance Academy and now I want to rewatch it because of your voice. It is so calming listening to you. And no matter what other people might coment, you are so inspering and brave talking that openly about your past mental health struggles. Th... more

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    Mi_fel
    Germany5 months ago
  • Rubbish

    I feel sorry for any female who thinks learning from and listening to these two females is a good idea. Whilst Alicia does hold the space well, asks meaningful and insightful questions, Dena 🫤

    It think it’s sad that Alicia feels the need to be self deprecating towards herself to make Dena feel better about herself. There are many other higher quality podcasts out there worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Annie G 🦚
    Australia6 months ago

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A few reviewers find the lifestyle recommendations and wellness discussions privileged or overly alternative, and want more context.
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Dance Academy fans enjoy the nostalgia and behind-the-scenes stories, while many say the range of life topics keeps them listening.
Reviews praise vulnerable discussions of mental health, motherhood and personal struggles, and value hearing experiences that feel relatable.
Listeners often describe the hosts' friendship and candid, humorous conversations as warm, relatable and comforting.

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Q: Could I pursue something with him or is he completely off limits? What is the girl code here?
The hosts say it depends on the circumstances, including how painful the breakup was and whether the friend has moved on. They recommend speaking honestly with the friend before pursuing the relationship.
From Ballerina to Lawyer to Matcha Maiden | Sarah Davidson
Q: Can you tell our listeners by the way what we're talking about?
We discuss Sarah Davidson's incredible journey from ballet to law to content creation, her adoption story, and how her experiences shaped her approach to business, creativity, and mental health.
The Truth About Trauma, Dissociation & Why Your Body Remembers | Georgia Verry
Q: What are future plans for expansion and additional mental-health support within the program?
The team envisions in-house psychologists, psychoeducation components, collaborations with Deakin University and ENCASA, and online expansion to reach more clients while maintaining trauma-informed care.
The Truth About Trauma, Dissociation & Why Your Body Remembers | Georgia Verry
Q: How is the Conscious Combat Club funded and structured as a sustainable charity?
Georgia outlines funding sources (donations, corporate partnerships, small grants, and fee-for-service), the governance structure (board, constitution, theory of change), and the move from pop-up spaces to a dedicated studio to support long-term access.
The Truth About Trauma, Dissociation & Why Your Body Remembers | Georgia Verry
Q: What is it about martial arts that is healing, and how does the trauma-informed approach work in practice?
The discussion covers how martial arts can provide controlled exposure, body awareness, and a structured environment with gradual intensity, while avoiding re-traumatization by emphasizing safety, choice, and individualized pacing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Academy

What is Life Academy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations between longtime friends Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit, blending candid life updates with pop culture commentary, personal reflections and practical, often lighthearted advice. Recurring themes include motherhood, fertility, relationships, body image, mental health, wellness and the challenges of creative careers. The hosts also revisit their work on Dance Academy, sharing behind-the-scenes memories and reactions for fans of the series. Some episodes feature guests with varied careers and personal stories, while others are intimate co-host conversations or lively celebrity-news discussions. The distinctive appeal is the contrast between easygoing best-friend banter and frank discussions of difficult experiences, incl... more

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