Is our emphasis on risk and safety when it comes to movement impacting our health? Are people choosing simply not to move for fear they will injure themselves? In this episode Cel has an enlightening conversation with Lena Starzyńska where they share their learned experiences and thoughts on the topics above. Lena is a movement and Pilates instruct…

Calling all parents who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and like life is totally out of control. In this episode, Cel speaks to the incredible Kim Hartwell about her experience of becoming a mother and hitting rock bottom before realising that some simple changes to how she approached climbing the mountain of motherhood with compassion and coping…

In this cheeky bonus episode of Love at First Sight co-hosts Han and Cel chat about the different yoga teacher training courses offered around the world. They share their regrets with their own YTT decisions, and offer listeners advice about how to find the right course for them. If you want to know the pitfalls that many yoga students fall into wh…

Are you considering taking collagen? Do you regularly jump on the latest fad diet? Are you worried about sustainable fish consumption? Do you have children that seem to only eat beige food? Do you want to know what to look out for when choosing a qualified nutritional professional? If the answer to any of these questions (and plenty more) is yes, t…

In this episode new co-host Hannah chats with Maude Hirst about her career journey from being a super successful actress to a meditation practitioner with a wealth of experience in how meditation can encourage healing; physically, mentally and spiritually. About Maude Maude Hirst is a Meditation Expert, Founder, Coach, Author, and Speaker, speciali…

In this solo episode Celest shares some wisdom on the subject of pain. Whether it’s your own, your students', your parents', this episode contains heaps of information about the science of pain. If you’re listening live and you love what you learn in this episode, you may be interested in signing up for the FREE Alba Yoga Academy Yoga Injuries and …

"Hey there! Welcome to the newly revamped Love at First Science Podcast! As you may know already I'm Celest, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to my amazing friend, Hannah Barrett. Together, we're on a mission to dig deep into people's passion, whether that's through the human body, science, business, art or spirituality." In this first revamped ep…

In this episode Celest chats with Elodie Frati about her career as an Osteopath specialising in performing arts and as yoga teacher and anatomy educator. About Elodie Elodie is a yoga teacher and osteopath specialising in treating performing artists. Originally from France, she moved over to the UK to train at The Northern School of Contemporary Da…

In this episode Celest chats with Kirsty Gallagher about how we can align our lives to the moon, astrology and tune in to the energy of the universe to maximise our practice and enjoyment of our precious lives. About Kirsty Kirsty Gallagher is a lunar goddess, soul guide, moon and spiritual mentor and the Sunday times bestselling author of Lunar Li…

In this episode Celest chats with Amanda Bisk about her experience as a professional pole vaulter, yoga instructor and a sufferer of chronic fatigue. About Amanda Amanda Bisk is a former Australian pole vaulter, exercise physiologist, personal trainer, elite athletics and gymnastics coach, and qualified yoga & Pilates teacher. Along with her partne…

Today on Love at First Science we have something a little bit different for you. If you're fascinated with anatomy and you're someone who enjoys helping others, this episode, with just Celest alone, will help you take a holistic approach to history taking. In this episode, Celest helps you to zoom out and consider a wider range of reasons why someo…

In this episode Celest discusses the power of breathwork with the one and only Stuart Sandeman. Stuart shares his very personal experience of discovering the magic of breathwork after losing his girlfriend to cancer. About Stuart Stuart Sandeman is a breathing expert, performance coach and Sunday Times best-selling author of ‘Breathe In Breathe Out…

In this episode Celest discusses the often neglected part of our anatomy that is FEET! Her guest is Gourgen Gevorgyan of My Foot Function and their conversation includes how we can proactively prioritise our feet and the impact that will have on all aspects of our physical health as well as specific advice on how to manage various conditions and ev…

In this episode Matt and I chat over how years of using and abusing his body eventually led him to yoga where he explored his curiosity for understanding his unique path to feeling better. About Matt Yoga instructor Matt Giordano gives credit to an influential figure from his teenage years – his high school art teacher – for sparking within him the…

Today I'm delighted to welcome Scott Robinson (aka The Brain Guy) onto Love at First Science where we enjoy a deep exploration of how to balance and align the mind, nervous system and our core truths. About Scott Scott is a senior lecturer with the Academy of Applied Movement Neurology, a master healer and a mind aligned with both truth & limitless…

Welcome to part 2 of episode 38 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Eric Cobb dives into the neuroscience of headaches! Are you struggling with headaches on a regular basis? Dr. Cobb is back on the podcast to talk about the holistic way to approach headaches and why medication isn’t always the best solution. He introduces the differen…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 38 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Eric Cobb dives into the neuroscience of headaches! Are you struggling with headaches on a regular basis? Dr. Cobb is back on the podcast to talk about the holistic way to approach headaches and why medication isn’t always the best solution. He introduces the differen…

Welcome to part 2 of episode 37 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr Perry Nickelston dives into how vascular health impacts headaches. Do you want to know how you can influence your pain perception by simply rubbing your collar bone? Dr. Perry is back on the podcast talking about headaches and jaw pain. He is an expert on the lymphatic…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 37 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr Perry Nickelston dives into how vascular health impacts headaches. Do you want to know how you can influence your pain perception by simply rubbing your collar bone? Dr. Perry is back on the podcast talking about headaches and jaw pain. He is an expert on the lymphatic…

Welcome to part 2 of episode 36 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mike Golden about the spinal cord as it is more than you could ever imagine. Mike Golden is back on the podcast explaining more about the spinal cord. He starts by talking about his journey in personal training and coaching and being a part of Z-health. He loves breaking …

Welcome to part 1 of episode 36 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mike Golden about the spinal cord as it is more than you could ever imagine. Mike Golden is back on the podcast explaining more about the spinal cord. He starts by talking about his journey in personal training and coaching and being a part of Z-health. He loves breaking …

Welcome to part 1 of episode 35 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Tony Rhine speaks into how the brain is in charge of every kind of output whether it be sensation, feeling, thoughts or behavior. The connection between pain in your body and the function of the brain is deeply connected. In this podcast Tony Rhine brings some insight int…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 35 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Tony Rhine speaks into how the brain is in charge of every kind of output whether it be sensation, feeling, thoughts or behavior. The connection between pain in your body and the function of the brain is deeply connected. In this podcast Tony Rhine brings some insight int…

Welcome to part 2 of episode 34 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Svenja Borchers speaks into science behind proprioception and how the brain and spinal chord work together to sense the body in space. Do you want to learn more about the important part that proprioception plays for your body and brain? Svenja Borchers is a neuroscien…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 34 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Svenja Borchers speaks into science behind proprioception and how the brain and spinal chord work together to sense the body in space. Do you want to learn more about the important part that proprioception plays for your body and brain? Svenja Borchers is a neuroscien…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 33 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Ben Rein speaks into science behind Psychedelics, including the current research on its mechanisms in the body and how it affects behavior. Do you want to learn more about empathy and the effect of psychedelics? Dr. Ben Rein is a researcher in the field of neuroscienc…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 33 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Ben Rein speaks into science behind Psychedelics, including the current research on its mechanisms in the body and how it affects behavior. Do you want to learn more about empathy and the effect of psychedelics? Dr. Ben Rein is a researcher in the field of neuroscienc…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 32 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Meredith Weiss speaks into misconceptions around scoliosis and loading the spine, as well as how you can address movement differences with Scoliosis. Do you know what scoliosis can teach everyone? Meredith Weiss is a physio that specializes in this vast and intriguing top…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 32 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Meredith Weiss speaks into misconceptions around scoliosis and loading the spine, as well as how you can address movement differences with Scoliosis. Do you know what scoliosis can teach everyone? Meredith Weiss is a physio that specializes in this vast and intriguing top…

Welcome to part 2 of episode 31 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Kate Brandon speaks into myths and misconceptions in yoga from the perspective of a Physiotherapist. Understanding pain is a big part of Kate Brandon’s work. She talks about her family and how she got into yoga and Physiotherapy. In this podcast she explains how you can i…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 31 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Kate Brandon speaks into myths and misconceptions in yoga from the perspective of a Physiotherapist. Understanding pain is a big part of Kate Brandon’s work. She talks about her family and how she got into yoga and Physiotherapy. In this podcast she explains how you can i…

Welcome to part 2 of episode 30 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mukta Chauhan speaks to the newfound science around the core and pelvic floor debunking misconceptions in the field. Do you want to know the connection between opera singing and pelvic floor issues? Then sit back and relax while Mukta Chauhan shares the importance of all …

Welcome to part 1 of episode 30 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Mukta Chauhan speaks to the newfound science around the core and pelvic floor debunking misconceptions in the field. Do you want to know the connection between opera singing and pelvic floor issues? Then sit back and relax while Mukta Chauhan shares the importance of all …

Welcome to part 2 of episode 29 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Jenna Leser speaks to slowing the aging process through her research on bone density. Do you know the importance of bone density for your overall health? Jenna Leser is a Pd.D. student in molecular medicine and she shares her findings related to bone density on the podcas…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 29 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Jenna Leser speaks to slowing the aging process through her research on bone density. Do you know the importance of bone density for your overall health? Jenna Leser is a Pd.D. student in molecular medicine and she shares her findings related to bone density on the podcas…

Welcome to part 2 of episode 28 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Adam Husler speaks to how to excel as a yoga teacher. Adam Husler is a yoga educator who loves to equip students with a deeper anatomical knowledge, giving them the why behind every move they make. He shares his incredible journey from working in law, doing sport, to find…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 28 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Adam Husler speaks to how to excel as a yoga teacher. Adam Husler is a yoga educator who loves to equip students with a deeper anatomical knowledge, giving them the why behind every move they make. He shares his incredible journey from working in law, doing sport, to find…

Welcome to part 2 of episode 27 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Lizette Pompa discuss time under tension and so much more. Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to get your daily movement in? Lizette Pompa shares her journey through Yoga and how it got her into resistance training. She discusses how weight training can add to an…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 27 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Lizette Pompa discuss time under tension and so much more. Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to get your daily movement in? Lizette Pompa shares her journey through Yoga and how it got her into resistance training. She discusses how weight training can add to an…

Welcome to part 1 of episode 26 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Anna Mathur and I talk about burnout, how to face internal and external challenges and the importance of taking time to notice your own narrative and to have the courage to sometimes say no. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- …

Welcome to part 1 of episode 26 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Anna Mathur and I talk about burnout, how to face internal and external challenges and the importance of taking time to notice your own narrative and to have the courage to sometimes say no. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- …

Welcome to episode 25 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Michael James Wong and I talk about meditation and how it can help a society in which we are groomed to always be quick. We’ll also address the topic of what is the best meditation for you, and you’ll discover what Grandma Spaghetti, Avocados and Toothbrushes all have in common wit…

Welcome to episode 25 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Michael James Wong and I talk about meditation and how it can help a society in which we are groomed to always be quick. We’ll also address the topic of what is the best meditation for you, and you’ll discover what Grandma Spaghetti, Avocados and Toothbrushes all have in common wit…

Welcome to episode 3 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Cathy Madeo and I talk about Cathy’s journey and how after a severe spine injury she started to question the narrative behind the yoga world and how she faced the many challenges she had in life. ----------------------------------------------------------…

Welcome to episode 3 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Cathy Madeo and I talk about Cathy’s journey and how after a severe spine injury she started to question the narrative behind the yoga world and how she faced the many challenges she had in life. ----------------------------------------------------------…

Welcome to episode 2 of the “Intelligent Movement” series on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Garrett Neill and I talk about gamification cues, motivation, dopamine, neuroscience, pain and growth mentality. --------------------------------------------- Topics covered: - Who is Dr. Garrett Neill - Cues’ Gamification - Be the Buttler - M…

Welcome to episode 2 of the “Intelligent Movement” series on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Garrett Neill and I talk about gamification cues, motivation, dopamine, neuroscience, pain and growth mentality. --------------------------------------------- Topics covered: - Who is Dr. Garrett Neill - Cues’ Gamification - Be the Buttler - M…

Welcome to episode 1 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Amir Zandinejan - The Beard and I - Celest Pereira - dive into the intricate world of fitness. Amir shares its insightful understanding on what is a nourishing training. ------------------------------------------------------- Topics covered: - Amir’s sto…

Welcome to episode 1 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Amir Zandinejan - The Beard and I - Celest Pereira - dive into the intricate world of fitness. Amir shares its insightful understanding on what is a nourishing training. ------------------------------------------------------- Topics covered: - Amir’s sto…