Episode 49

Shut Down, Not Shaken Part 29 (Let's Dance)

Published on: 31st October, 2025

During times of stress, uncertainty, or shutdown, our minds often run nonstop, but our bodies hold the truth. In this episode, Cristin explores the healing power of movement through Kinesthetic Cognitive Therapy (KCT), a therapeutic practice developed by dance therapist Erica Hornthal that connects body awareness with emotional regulation and cognitive healing.

Whether you consider yourself a dancer or not, this conversation reminds us that movement is medicine. It’s not about choreography — it’s about allowing the body to say what words cannot.

Reflection & Integration Prompts

What emotions might my body be holding that my words haven’t released?

When was the last time I moved simply for joy?

What does my body need today? Rest, rhythm, or release?

How might I integrate small movements (walking, stretching, dancing) into my daily routines as acts of self-care?

What message might my body be trying to send me right now?

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About the Podcast

At Ease: For Colored Girls Who Fled Corporate When Six Figures Wasn't Enough

At Ease is a podcast for black women who have decided to trade hustling for fuller, bolder lives. Whether you quietly quit, took a leap of faith, pursued passion over a paycheck, or are building a side hustle, join Coach Cristin as we redefine success by re-shaping our minds. Cristin combines her lived experience and thought work to help women reconnect with their bodies, combat burnout, and build businesses.

About your host

Cristin Babb

Cristin is a certified professional coach, dynamic speaker, and international
presenter. As Founder of Cristin and Co., a boutique consulting and
coaching firm that leverages HR Solutions, Team Management, and Leadership
Coaching to help business owners build diverse teams and opt out of hustle culture. Some of her previous clients include Jelani Travel, Stephanie Dodier (Going Beyond the Food Academy), and Jefferson University College of Population Health.

When she’s not consulting or coaching, Cristin can be found at the playground
with her twin boys or traveling either solo or with a group of friends.

After earning her undergraduate degree in Marketing from Hampton University,
Cristin received an MPA from Old Dominion University. As a lifelong learner, she
has gone on to become a certified mediator and coach and most recently earned
a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the
The University of Southern Florida. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, she has led
workshops with hundreds of women and teens in Trinidad and Tobago and Cape
Town, South Africa.