"I Knew It Before I'd Even Been There" | Strictly's Lauren Oakley On Recurring Dreams

Stuart sits down with Lauren to trace the journey from her mum teaching her to dance at age two to the Strictly main stage. They cover the Burn the Floor years, what really goes on backstage in the boys' dressing room, the dreams she can't quite shake, and the crossroads she's standing at right now. Throughout, Stuart reads the room from both sides, and Bett steps in with the message Lauren needs when she needs it.If you've ever wondered what really goes on behind the sequins, or felt a quiet pull toward the idea that someone you love is still close by, this one is for you.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Cold open: Tom Hanks, New Orleans and a haircut you can't miss(00:01:13) Intro: meet Lauren Oakley from Strictly Come Dancing(00:01:46) The Strictly tour and coming home to Birmingham(00:04:36) How dance started: mum, age two and the long road(00:13:00) Backstage at Strictly: pranks, dressing rooms and good vibes(00:16:50) The closest thing to a mistake on a 24-year-old show(00:21:00) Dreams about water and what they really mean(00:25:30) The pull toward New Orleans, and Bett's first visit(00:28:30) Stuart on losing his mum and finding hypnotherapy(00:31:00) Four cats, yoga and a husband met over a $1 corona(00:37:30) Bett comes forward: the crossroads, kids and what's next(00:51:00) Championships, titles and the longevity Stuart sees aheadGUESTLauren Oakley, Strictly Come Dancing professionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmayoakley/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenmayoakleyLISTENYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StuartMichaelPsychicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033cMvcyuZIDuS6xRqhdPHApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-to-the-living/id1896608417FOLLOW STUART MICHAELInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartmichaelpsychicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stuartmichaelpsychicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/stuartmichaelpsychic