The (Im)Perfect Cheerleader Podcast

This podcast is for aspiring, current and former professional cheerleaders and dancers. We talk all things professional cheerleading and dancing at the highest level. We give helpful tips, share insightful stories, give actionable steps and share the true beauty of the sport. If you want to be on the sidelines of an NFL, NBA or NHL game, cheering on the team then this is the podcast for you!

The (Im)Perfect Cheerleader Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Jasmine Neely, with 193 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jasmine Neely hosts The (Im)Perfect Cheerleader Podcast, a sports show with 193 episodes published.

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  Episode #191

  #190: Amber Desiree (AD) on Love Is Blind, NBA and NFL dance life

  Sep 3, 20261h 9mS9

  Amber Desiree, also known as AD, joins The PROformance Review for a wide-ranging conversation about her life before reality TV, her years as a New England Patriots cheerleader and Charlotte Hornets Honey Bee, and what it took to thrive in pro dance. She also opens up about Love Is Blind, the realities of public life, and how motherhood and marriage have reshaped her priorities. In this episode, AD shares the discipline, pressure, and sisterhood of pro dance, plus the confidence she gained from years of performing under pressure. Jasmine and AD also talk candidly about representation, body image, the grind behind the glamour, and what AD wants her daughter to learn about self-love. Follow Amber @ ⁠amberdesiree⁠ on Instagram, @ ⁠itsamberdesiree⁠ on TikTok and find her podcast What's The Reality (@ ⁠whatstherealitypod⁠ ) wherever you stream podcasts! Follow the @ ⁠proformancereviewpodcast ⁠ on Instagram, and subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts to get newly released episodes. Follow @ ⁠theprodancelab⁠ on Instagram and @ ⁠thepro.dancer ⁠ on TikTok for training tips, privates, classes, and group coaching programs.

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  Episode #189

  #189: What are you in class for?

  Aug 20, 202619 minS9

  In this solo episode, Jasmine discusses the various reasons why people attend dance classes, emphasizing the importance of understanding your 'why' and how it influences your growth and motivation. She also shares insights on performance, mindset, and personal development within the context of dance and performance arts. Key Topics Seven reasons for attending dance classes The importance of mindset and intention How to improve camera work and performance presence Memory retention and learning routines Using dance as an outlet for personal and professional life The significance of knowing your 'why' in dance Performance of the week: 'The Drama' movie analysis Inspirational verse from Proverbs 3:5-6 Episode with Honey Bees coach Ana Ogbueze: https://open.spotify.com/episode/34orDw2IWKxblfIHwODFaW?si=Fjv2vd_tSgy_BHwG37LrBA Follow @proformancereviewpodcast on Instagram. For dance classes, tips, and training follow @prodanceperformers on Instagram. For fun, follow @thepro.dancer on TikTok. 0

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  Episode #188

  #188: It's time for a new era...Goodbye ICP...Hello...

  Aug 13, 20265 minS9

  For five years, The I(m)Perfect Cheerleader has served as a resource for aspiring professional dancers and cheerleaders, offering audition strategies, mindset coaching, and behind-the-scenes insight into the pro dance world. When I started the podcast in 2021, it was meant for aspiring pro dancers around the world to find community, understand that their feelings are valid and that I understood what they were going through. We grew the podcast to nearly 200 episodes including interviews with former pros, industry titans, mindset coaches, former cheerleaders and coaches, etc. But now it’s time for a new era… Over the years, The (Im)perfect Cheerleader became something bigger, a place where performers shared the realities of pursuing excellence, building careers, navigating setbacks, and finding purpose beyond the stage. Today, that mission continues under a new name. Welcome to The PROformance Review , where we explore what it truly takes to perform at your highest level, in dance, entertainment, business, and life. The purpose of this name change is to bridge the gap between performers around the world. We all share a common love of performing at the highest level, letting our guards down, controlling our mindset as performers and being the best version of ourselves while asking the question: How do I perform at the highest level while building a life I actually want? I’ll be bringing on all types of performers like singers, musicians, actors, business professionals, and of course dancers of all realms of the business. There will be some cultural commentary as well since performers shape culture! It will still have that pro dance foundation that it started with, but under a new name. Thank you so much for listening this long, tuning into the The (Im)perfect Cheerleader podcast and providing your comments on episodes on all the platforms like Spotify, YouTube, Apple podcasts, Google, etc. So with that, Welcome to the PROformance Review podcast. Make sure to subscribe, so you get the newly released episode as soon as it’s posted. Much love, performers! Follow me on Instagram @prodanceperformers and send me a DM on you favorite takeaway from an episode.

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  Episode #187

  #187: Beyond the Field, TopCat alumni event

  Jul 23, 202639 minS9

  In this special live taping of The (Im)Perfect Cheerleader I am sitting down with TopCat alum at the Beyond the Field alumni event focused on three pillars: Rise, Rally, and Restore. We did a somatic yoga session, line danced, and connected with each other for recharging and resetting. As you can see in the video, alumni had booths set up to showcase their businesses and platforms. I had a chance to interview amazing alumni on site who shared their personal stories of how they rise, rally, and restore after TC life. Anyone can get something out of these conversations, so I hope you enjoy them! I want to give a special shoutout to Dr. Lenee Cook-Braxton and Cyndi Crosby for inviting me to be a part of this event and for letting me sit down with them. Special thanks also go DaWanda Bittle, Annalise Coleman and Hannah Grey Elrose for sharing the mic with me. If you are a TopCat alum, be on the lookout for more events by following CPFCAA on socials. I'll be teaching an alumni class soon! For current, aspiring, and former pros: I will continue teaching classes through August on Tuesday nights at 6 pm. Come join me! Resources and links: https://scarletibischarters.com/ https://www.holisticperformancecenter.com/ https://westkeptsecret.co/ https://www.sacredflowervibes.com/ Copyright-free music Free Music for Videos Music by Damien Sebe - just you - https://thmatc.co/?l=EEBD7E47 Follow @prodanceperformers on Instagram and @thepro.dancer on TikTok for more tips on everything pro dance.

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  Episode #186

  #186: An NCAA cheerleader's period recovery with Allison Yamamoto

  Jul 9, 20261h 16mS9

  The Role of Hormonal Health and Training Balance in Female Athletes with Allison Yamamoto Discover how hormonal health impacts athletic performance, recovery, and longevity. Join Jasmine Neely as she interviews sports nutritionist and founder of Koa Athletic Health, Allison Yamamoto, about managing training, nutrition, and mental health for women in aesthetic sports. Allison's Bio Allison Yamamoto is a sports nutritionist, certified run coach, and founder of Koa Athletic Health, who specializes in helping female athletes restore their hormone health and recover from RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). As a former NCAA cheerleader herself, she understands the unique pressures facing athletes in aesthetic sports and has personally navigated the journey from missing periods and chronic underfueling to full health restoration. She now works with female athletes across cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, and endurance sports, combining evidence-based research with her lived experience in the athletic community. Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Allison Yamamoto and her expertise in hormone health for female athletes 02:22 - The story behind Reds and how it relates to overtraining and under-fueling 04:16 - Systemic impacts of hormonal imbalance on performance and injury risk 07:05 - Recognizing overtraining and perfectionism in aesthetic sports 09:38 - Signs of under-recovery and strategies for effective rest 12:15 - Crafting optimal training and recovery routines for cheerleaders and dancers 14:10 - Understanding performance plateaus and the importance of rest days 16:17 - The mental health aspects: anxiety, mood, and hormonal connection 18:45 - The role of rest in muscle and performance resilience 21:03 - The significance of sleep and managing stressors outside training 23:25 - How training overload can stack stress and impair recovery 27:28 - Optimizing workout programming for dancers and athletes 30:20 - The benefits of moderate, enjoyable cardio modalities like walking and Pilates 35:00 - Nutrition strategies for game days and performance events 39:46 - Fueling tactics as part of athletic success and mental clarity 45:32 - Common myths about foods like bread and carbohydrates and their role in performance 52:21 - Overview of Allison’s comprehensive program for athletic health recovery 56:30 - Comparing athletic experiences in high school and college cheerleading 62:40 - Coach influence and team culture on athlete health and body image 68:24 - The importance of mental perspective on food, training, and recovery 75:43 - Best practices for cardio and high-intensity activities for dancers 77:28 - Small daily actions to improve refueling and recovery 78:17 - Allison’s reflection on imperfection and healthy self-expectations 80:49 - Connecting with Allison Yamamoto for support and resources Connect with Allison Yamamoto: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonyamamoto Website: https://www.koaathletic.health/ Substack: https://f4bqfi.subscribepage.io/?fbclid=PAVERFWAS43npleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAae4M7IDJqKGkb_z6zcNy38-lENeyiJCQa0zzcUyUkrLgt_zZK3SrkW8DTiApA_aem_P3X_9EcThJ1vbPtTcJ5tGQ

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