HEELING The Podcast

Burnout & Burlesque: Why Rest is the Most Underrated Act You Can Perform

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I’m sharing the raw reality of burnout after producing Dreamland Cabaret: A Retro Rendezvous and how I’m slowly & intentionally re...

Thirty & Flirty! 30 Lessons That Helped Me Glow TF Up!

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year baddies! This episode contains 30 fabulous lessons I've learned from my 30 years on this planet!Check out my Showgirl Starter Kit for j...

London/Paris Inspo: Recapping Karol G at the Crazy Horse & Moulin Rouge the Musical

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Giving you all the tea on my recent trip to London & Paris where I got to see Karol G perform at the Crazy Horse (OMG) and Moulin Rouge the musical!Ch...

The Life of a Showgirl: Summer Dreamland Recap, Taylor’s New Album Controversy, & What’s Next For Layla Lavender

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Check out my Showgirl Starter Kit for just $33! https://highvibeheels.mykajabi.com/offers/KA4NGwpA/checkout Join HIGH VIBE HEELS The Membership: ht...

How to Become a Burlesque Showgirl in Just 1 Year!

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Showgirl Starter Kit for just $33! https://highvibeheels.mykajabi.com/offers/KA4NGwpA/checkout Connect With Ashlyn & High Vibe Heels:https:...

Answering Your FAQ's: Costumes, Hilarious Performance Stories, Navigating Non-Supportive Partners, & More!

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm answering your most frequently asked questions that cover everything from my favorite dance heels, where I buy my costumes, how to...

A Peek Behind the Curtain: The Messy & Magical BTS of Producing Dreamland Cabaret Pt. 2

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join HIGH VIBE HEELS The Membership: https://highvibeheels.mykajabi.com/offers/hez6ZYTQ/checkout Connect With Ashlyn & High Vibe Heels:https://highv...

2025 The Year of Glamour: New Year's Intentions & Life Updates

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2024 was a WILD RIDE, but cheers to 2025 being glamorous AF! In this episode we get into my New Year's Intentions, how to set yourself up for success ...

Charging Your Worth as a Dancer/Performer/Artist

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever wanted to know how to set your rates as a performer, dance instructor, mentor, or online creator...this episode is a full deep-dive on ...

Sarah the Woodland Witch on Celebrating Samhain, Cozy Home Magic, & Ancestral Healing

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All Hallows' Eve is quickly approaching, and this is the perfect witchy episode to get you in the spirit! Sarah of the Woodland Witch is giving us all...

An Autumn Reset: Turning the Focus Inward & Prioritizing Yourself

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Selfish Girl Fall is the ENERGY we are embodying! In this episode, we are chatting all about how you can turn the focus back on YOU for the rest of 20...

How to Create a Memorable & Iconic Burlesque Act

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to create a Burlesque performance that stands out from the rest?? I give you my step-by-step process in this podcast episode bb!  Join SHOWGIRL...

Dreamland Cabaret: Producing My First Sold Out Burlesque Show!

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is such a special one because I'm sharing all about my experience producing my first Burlesque show, Dreamland Cabaret! I hope this episo...

My Dancing Isn't For You: A Rant About Objectification

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This needs to be said.... Dreamland Cabaret Tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dreamland-cabaret-tickets-885292613037?aff=oddtdtcreator High Vibe He...

Be Controversial BB!

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're scared to embrace your authenticity and show up as the absolute baddie that you are because you're  worried about what others think of you,...

What to Do When Nothing is Working

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When everything seems to be going wrong, or nothing is working out like you expected, this is the episode to get you back on track and shift your pers...

In My French Girl Spring Aesthetic Era

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Spring Equinox has passed, and I've officially entered into my French Girl Spring Aesthetic Era. Embracing the seasons is so healing & powerful! A...

A High Vibe Heels Glow Up

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

High Vibe Heels the Membership is getting a Spring makeover! More Burlesque & Heels classes are coming your way in this magical movement portal....  ...

Evana De Lune on the Business of Burlesque

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aussie Burlesque icon herself Evana De Lune is on the pod today babes and she is spilling all the tea on what it takes to succeed in the Burlesque...

Channeling Anger Into Magical Motivation

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When unexpected life sh*t happens, it's so easy to suppress our anger and not allow ourselves to FEEL it. But in this episode, I share about a recent ...

Healing Your Heart Chakra & Indulging in Love

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our Heart Chakra is the energetic center for  love, balance, connection, compassion, affection, empathy, and trust. If you're out of alignment, it ca...

Magnetize Your Manifestations

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel blocked in your manifestations, or feel like the things you desire are taking FOREVER to come through, this episode will help you magnetiz...

Gertie Garnet on Developing a Captivating Burlesque Act

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your gloves, your rhinestones, and your fans, because we learning how to create a perfectly tantalizing and magical Burlesque act today with the ...

Feel Like an Absolute Baddie in Your Body

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling like a Baddie in Your Body is an energyyyy honey! It's not about looking a certain way or doing a certain type of diet, workout, or fad wellne...

Callan Joy AKA Pole Angel on Queerness, Healing Through Dance, & Unapologetic Authenticity

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode with the Pole Angel herself Callan Joy is an absolute treat! We cover how Pole became Callan's full-time obsession & job, what it was lik...

My Hormone Healing Journey: Going Off Birth Control, Acne, Gut Health, & Trusting My Body

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have been on such a tumultuous journey with my hormone health in the last few years, and I'm so happy to say that I truly have NEVER felt better! In...

New Years Reflections & How to Make 2024 Delicious

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year High Vibe Baddies! I am so excited to start 2024 off with a sexy bang! In this episode, I dive into some powerful reflections from 2023...

Putting in the WERK with Heels Baddie Meg McNulty

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Megan McNulty is a Heels dancer/instructor, model, and co-founder of the Queens Collective in Salt Lake City. This babe started her Heels journey in H...

Conscious Motherhood, Reiki Healing, & Soulpreneurship w/ Alyssa Brieloff

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alyssa Brieloff is an energy healer and soulpreneur whose mission is to support you on your soul alignment journey. She also recently became a new mam...

Fake It Till You Make It w/ Dancer, Teacher & Choreographer Abria Pelka

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Abria Pelka is a sweet angel by day and Daddy on the dance floor by night ;) But really though, this sweet soul is an absolute powerhouse dancer, teac...

Burlesque L'Amour Founder Jordyn James on What it Takes to Build an Empowering Burlesque Empire

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is the founder of Burlesque L'Amour, a dance studio on the Sunshine Coast of Australia that focuses on spreading self-love, empowerment,...

Worthiness, Body Neutrality, & Sensual Empowerment w/ confiDANCE Alumni Nicole Wilson

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have one of my beautiful confiDANCE alumni on the podcast today! Nicole Lorraine Wilson was in my first ever round of CHM, and today on the pod we c...

Babe, Stop Putting Your Expanders on a Pedestal

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are seeing yourself as "less than" your expanders/inspirations, or that you are unworthy of showing up and creating art just because other peop...

What to Do When Your Confidence Disappears

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like your confidence has been low recently, and you aren't sure how to tap back into that confident AF energy...this episode is for you b...

A Capricorn’s Guide to Organizing Biz, Dance, & Life

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a lot going on! Especially if you have a biz/side hustle, or you're balancing teaching/performing/dancing...it's so important to be on top...

I Started a Pastel Candle Biz - Intuition & Following the Pings

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sooo....I'm a candle maker now babes! How did that even happen?? Find out where Whimsy Wix, my new creative biz, came to be and how my intuition and f...

How to Deal with Judgement & Negativity Online

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

People can be SOOOO judgy when it comes to our art, our business, our lifestyle choices; it can absolutely be brutal out there. But, I don't want the ...

Autumn Equinox, Transitions, Fall Favorites, & Letting Go

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Autumn Equinox represents deep transition, growth, and introspection. It's truly my absolute favorite time of year to get cozy, reflect, and set i...

What is Burlesque? The History, Misconceptions, & Assumptions

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many misconceptions about what Burlesque is...and what it isn't! So today, I'm breaking it all down for you in this episode: the history,...

My Italy Vacay Recap - Hot Travel Tips & Lessons From 2 Weeks in Europe

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What a whirlwind babes! I am back home from our 2-week Italy vacay, and so excited to update you on on the sexy, the ugly, and the absolutely MAGICAL ...

How I Turned Heels & Burlesque into My Full-Time Career

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm spilling all the tea about how you can turn your passion for dance into a full-time career! And even if you're not a dancer, you can apply m...

The Instagram ICK & How to Recover

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Babes, I have the Instagram ICK! The online landscape has felt really frustrating for me lately...and I know it has for so many of you. But in this ep...

Holistic Tarot, Mercury Retrograde, & Healing Chronic Pain w/ Nicole Gwendoline

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Gwendoline is on the podcast today to chat about one of my all-time fave topics...Tarot! Nicole is a Holistic Tarot reader that focuses on empo...

Rock Bottoms, Healing Religious Trauma, & Taking the Leap w/ CHM Alumni Caitlin Godwin

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have one of my beautiful confiDANCE alumni on the podcast today! Caitlin Godwin was in my first ever round of CHM, and it's so amazing to see her tr...

DANCECLUB Asheville Owner Kathleen Hahn on Experimentally Experimenting in Pole, Biz, & Life

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the pod I have Asheville's queen of pole dancing, the creator and head instructor at DANCECLUB Asheville...Kathleen Hahn! Kathleen has built ...

Life Updates - Creative Ruts, Post-Manifestation Guilt, Dance Injuries, & Changes

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to a brand new season of the pod bb's! In this episode, I give you babes a little life update, what I've learned during my break from pod...

Spiritual Uplevels, Empowering Mysticism, & Dispelling the Woo

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the finale of season 1 babes! Can you even believe it?? We have been doing this thing for an entire year, and I wanted to close out this season w...

Brinn Nicole on Divine Redirection, Aligned Partnership, & Pumpfidence

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Queen of Heels herself....Brinn Nicole is on the podcast today! What an honor to sit down with one of my greatest expanders in the dance industry....

The Anniversary Episode - What I've Learned From 1 Year of Marriage

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I can't believe our 1 Year Wedding Anniversary is here!!! (Cue the tears) Luke & I have learned so many lessons together in our first year as husband ...

Latino Culture, Healing from Sexual Trauma, & Fashion Inspo w/ Natalie Valeria

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of my best girls Natalie Valeria is on the podcast today to bring the Latina HEAT HUNNYY! This episode is so powerful; we cover everything from he...

My Obsession with EFT Tapping

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tapping (also known as EFT) is hands down my favorite spiritual practice that I use almost every single day. It IMMEDIATELY shifts my energy and allow...

Dreamy Branding & Turning Your Business Into a Vibe

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Branding is my absolute FAVE business topic. Creating a dreamy brand that aligns with who you are, what your mission is, and the product you're creati...

Why Your Dancing Isn't Improving

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we can feel stagnant or uninspired in our dance training. We aren't seeing the results and the growth that we desire, and it can feel frustr...

Camille Craft of Vital Mystic on the Art of Ritual

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You may have seen Camille Craft's dreamy ritual baths, moon ceremonies, and astrological  forecasts on her Vital Mystic Instagram page....pure magica...

5 Lessons From a Wild Week in Miami

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My Miami vacation was not at all what I thought it would be, but it was everything I needed! In this episode, I share all about how a trip that was su...

Human Design & Permission to Be Yourself w/ Kirsten Morrison

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kirsten Morrison is a Human Design reader, Certified Life Coach (NLP & Matrix Therapies) & a Level 2 Breathwork Practitioner. I had heard about human ...

Claudia Renée of Team Basework on Heartbreak, Purpose, & What it Takes to Be Successful in the Pole Industry

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Claudia Renée is a beautiful pole dancer and instructor based out of Las Vegas. I took one of her virtual floorwork classes recently and  fell in lo...

Erica Tanner of Dirtylicious Dance Fitness on Accessibility, Postpartum Recovery, & Entrepreneurship

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Tanner is the co-founder & creator of Dirtylicious Dance Fitness, an in-person and online dirty dance class focused on accessibility, confidence...

Ways to Romanticize Your Life for Ultimate Confidence

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Romanticizing life is about making every day magical. It’s about being the main character in your movie; slowing down and taking time to be fully pr...

Ditch People Pleasing for Good!

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Babe, do you find yourself pleasing others and putting their needs first...at your own expense? Then you just might be a people pleaser! But don't wor...

The Limiting Beliefs That Are Keeping You Stuck

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our limiting beliefs can keep us from achieving our goals, manifesting our desires, having successful partnerships, making money....they can literally...

Releasing Control, Putting Yourself First, & Embracing Ease w/ CHM Alumni Jacqueline Rivett

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jacqueline Rivett is one of my sweet confiDANCE Alumni; the wisdom, growth, and uplevels she experienced during and after the program are absolutely a...

Sacred Sisterhood & Cultivating Aligned Friendships

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Galentine's Day angels! Today we are chatting all about the importance of strong, aligned friendships. Before I started dancing heels & burlesqu...

Sexy Self-Love

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To me, self-love means taking care of your needs in a way that feels beautiful, nourishing, and inspiring. It's about putting yourself first bb! In th...

How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Social Media

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Social media can often feel like this incredibly complex, love-hate relationship. I have went through so many ups and downs with the apps; obsessing o...

Debunking the Starving Artist Myth & Making More Cash Money Honey!

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For so long, creative have been sold this "starving artist" mentality, which is absolutely, positively FALSE! You can be an artist, a business owner, ...

Creating a Hot AF 2023 Vision

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your vision is the first and most important step in manifesting the year of your dreams. When you are clear on what you want and you set goals that fe...

Creatrix Energy & How to Build the Biz of your Dreams!

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2023 is the YEAR OF THE CREATRIX! We are showing up, showing out, and sharing our unique gifts with the world....and my brand new course Creatrix Biz ...

Emma Rosa on Her Dance Journey, Leading with Purpose, & Magnetizing Our Manifestations

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are kicking off the New Year with one of my greatest  expanders, mentors, & inspirations....Emma Rosa! Emma is a dancer, creator, and activist who...

Lauren Younis From A Quartzy Life on Making Art, Burnout, & Finding Inspiration

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The artist behind A Quartzy Life, Lauren Younis, is on the podcast today to chat about all things creativity and healing. Lauren's work is highly reco...

Sound Baths, Spiritual Movement, & Trusting Yourself w/ Danielle Olsen

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Olsen is the creatrix of Zensuality Flow, which is an all-levels heels and burlesque class focusing on the connection of soul and body. Her c...

Traditions, Embarrassing Stories, & How to Have a Magical Holiday Season w/ Greta Smith Greenfield

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays baddies! Today I have my girl Greta Smith-Greenfield back on the podcast to chat about all the Christmasy, festive things. This time of...

How Astrology Gave Me Permission to Be Myself

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When I was really in the midst of my deep healing journey about 4 years ago, I discovered Astrology....and it CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER! Understanding m...

Mental Health, Grief, Anxiety, & Dance as Therapy

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This topic is so powerful babes...taking care of our mental health is one of the most important things that we can do! I've definitely had my own stru...

Creating an Iconic Alter Ego

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating an alter ego has been an absolute GAME CHANGER for my confidence & my dancing. I used to let the fear of failure or pushing myself out of my ...

Body Image, Disordered Eating, & How I Healed the Relationship with My Body

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My relationship to my body has not always been a good one. In fact, for many years, I had a TERRIBLE relationship to my body. I hated my body, I abuse...

Pleasure, Money, & Conscious Business w/ Mariah Anne

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mariah Anne is a business and pleasure mentor, focusing on helping healers make money online, while also experiencing more pleasure in all areas of th...

Sacred Sensuality vs. Sexuality & Why You Need Both

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is such a lack of understanding around sensuality & sexuality. This society throws so much under the umbrella term of sexuality, labels it bad, ...

Overcoming the Fear of Performing & Being Seen

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Performing has always been one of my greatest fears in my dance career. I have experienced severe stage fright and anxiety as long as I can remember.....

All Things Spooky, Cozy, & Witchy w/ Greta Smith-Greenfield

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost Halloween witches! Which means, I had to have the Queen of Spooky on the podcast to celebrate this magical time of year with you all....Gr...

Latin Ballroom Pro Hope Jackson on Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, & Duality

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You absolutely can thrive in motherhood, dance, and entrepreneurship....simultaneously! And today on the podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with ...

How to Embody Divine Feminine & Masculine Energy

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

All human beings have both Masculine & Feminine energies, but most of us tend to lean towards one or the other. However, it is absolutely possible to ...

Chinese Medicine, LA Heels Community, & Finding Balance w/ Alex Ferri

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Physical health, emotional health, spiritual health, and mental health are all ESSENTIAL parts of our overall well being and HEELING. In this episode,...

From Surviving to Thriving w/ confiDANCE Alumni Helen Joy

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Joy is one of my beautiful CHM alumni who harnessed the power of dancing in a heel, self-love, & deep inner work to completely uplevel her life....

Burlesque Dancer & Twerk Goddess Krystle Osby on Alter Egos, Judgement Free Dancing, & Healing Through Movement

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scientist by day & Burlesquer by night...Krystle Osby aka Rubi K Rose is on the podcast today! Krystle and I trained under the same Burlesque baddie W...

The Love Witch Mackenzie Eason on Relationships, Healing Heartbreak, & Clear Communication

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I interviewed Mackenzie Eason, my sweet friend, love witch, poet, relationship coach, and burlesque baddie. Mackenzie is known for...

Inclusive Wellness, Mental Health, & Cultivating Community w/ Jordan Friendly of Dancing for Donuts

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I interviewed the beautiful Jordan Friendly of Dancing for Donuts! Jordan is a former professional dancer turned wellness & lifest...

My Manifestation Process for Love, Abundance, Career, & More!

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I share all of my favorite manifestation tools that ACTUALLY WORK! I break down how to manifest, the biggest manifestation myths, ...

Why Mindset is the Key to Achieving Your Wildest Dreams w/ Pilot Savannah Raskey

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I had one of the most POWERFUL conversations yet on this show with my bestie Savannah Raskey (aka the Savy Traveler). Savannah is ...

Combining Heels & Fitness, Branding Yourself, & Moving Through Grief w/ Red Pumps Fitness Owner Evelyn Small

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I interviewed the incredibly talented Evelyn Small, the creator of Red Pumps Fitness Studio and Stiletto Snapback. Evelyn combines...

The Magic of Boudoir, Body Shaming, & Taking Your Power Back with Ariah Avery

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I interviewed one of my dearest friends Ariah Avery, boudoir photographer, dancer, & owner of Forest Photo. Ariah and I both exper...

How to Be More Confident On & Off the Dance Floor

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, I dive into all of my tools, rituals, and mindsets that help me to be my most confident self...on & off the dance floor!  TOPI...

5 Ways Dancing in a Heel Will Change Your Life

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I get into all of the ways that dancing in a heel has completely upleveled and improved my life, and how it can do the same for you! ...

The Mind & Body Connection with Pole Dancing Queen & Yogini Roxie Nebel

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I got to sit down with one of my dearest friends Roxie Nebel, an amazing Pole dancer & the creator of Yoga for Dancers. Roxie expe...

Empowering Women Through Sensuality, Burlesque, & Owning Your Authenticity with Winter Rose

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I had the amazing opportunity to speak with my dance mentor Winter Rose, SLC native Burlesque performer, teacher, & choreographer....

From Ballroom to Burlesque - My Raw & Unfiltered Dance Story

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Ashlyn Tori tells her ENTIRE, unfiltered dance journey. For over 10 years, Ashlyn has been part of the dance industry. And while h...