61. DINO MALVONE on Breaking through the NYC Fitness Scene, Gratitude for Movement & Embracing your Authentic Self

Welcome to Season 2 of Mostly Balanced! Today we’re joined by Dino Malvone, founder of the SaltDrop and one of NY Mag’s Best Fitness Instructors in NYC. Dino was the first guest we ever had on Mostly Balanced and we are so excited to have him back! 

Dino fills us in on what’s changed since last year, including how he’s grown his team of instructors at the SaltDrop. We talk about the meaning behind phrases like “mindful movement” and Dino tells us more about why he chooses to find gratitude in his ability to move his body daily. 

Later in the episode Dino shares his experience being the only gay man in a large Italian family and what it was like coming out to friends and family. He gives advice for anyone going through something similar and opens up about dating, getting married, and going through a divorce. At the end of the episode we ask Dino’s advice on questions straight from our listeners.

To learn more about Dino's journey finding group fitness and his career path from Barre3 instructor to Studio Director to eventually founding the SaltDrop, listen to Episode 2 of Mostly Balanced. You can find Dino on Instagram at @dinomalvone or @thesaltdrop or head to the Saltdrop Website for a free week trial of their digital studio.

What we're trying this week:

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Mia's Pick: Welcome to the OC, Bitches

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