Life Stories | Ep.251 | Liz Bayley

This week on Life Stories, I’m joined by physio, educator,and former professional dancer Liz Bayley. Liz shares her incredible journey from ballet classes atthree years old to performing internationally at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, travelling the world as a professional dancer, auditioning for Strictly Come Dancing, and eventually becoming one of the UK’s leading dance physiotherapists. We talk about burnout, self-employment, balancing ambitionwith wellbeing, and the realities of working with elite performers and athletes. Liz also gives a fascinating insight into dance medicine, injury prevention, hypermobility, and how psychology plays a huge role in recovery andperformance. Honest, inspiring, and full of brilliant stories andpractical lessons - this is a conversation about passion, resilience, and finding balance while chasing excellence. 🎧 Listen now and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments.