Derek Hough On The Dark Side Of Success, Elite Discipline, Loneliness At The Top, & His Wife's Health Battle

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#974: Join us as we sit down with Derek Hough – Emmy Award-winning choreographer, actor, and television personality best known for his groundbreaking work on Dancing with the Stars, where he won a record six Mirrorball Trophies as a professional dancer before becoming a judge. Renowned for his innovative choreography, magnetic stage presence, and relentless discipline, Derek has built a career that extends far beyond the ballroom – from global tours and film to acclaimed live productions including Hairspray Live! and Singin' in the Rain. In this episode, Derek opens up about his journey from childhood to becoming a world champion dancer, discovering identity and purpose through movement at…