Best Evolna Podcasts (2024)

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Meant to Move - The Importance of Intuition & Listening to Your Inner Voice 1:18:56

2y ago1:18:56

1:18:56

Intuition can be a tricky subject, because while we understand the concept of intuition intellectually, figuring out how to listen to & follow that “inner voice” can feel incredibly vague and mysterious in real life. But bridging this paradox of intuition is actually much simpler than we think... Marie & Julia begin this episode by clarifying what …

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Meant to Move - Practicing Pleasure through Sensuality & Embodiment 1:27:26

2y ago1:27:26

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In our third installment of Meant To Move, Marie and Julia focus on the connection between embodiment and pleasure, and explore the obvious and not-so-obvious ways these aspects of our humanity are intimately linked. To start, this conversation kicks off by digging into the central channel of our embodiment: our movement & exercise practices, why s…

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Reframing Our Understanding of Pain with Charlie Merrill 1:14:16

2y ago1:14:16

1:14:16

One aspect of moving our bodies that I dare say 100% of people can relate to is negotiating the pitfalls of PAIN. Experiencing pain in any form in our bodies, whether it’s acute or chronic, dull or sharp, expected or unexpected leads us into the territory of feeling disappointed by our bodies as they seemingly break down right under our nose. And w…

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Meant to Move - Turning Anxiety into Confidence 1:24:05

2+ y ago1:24:05

1:24:05

Welcome to the second episode of Meant To Move — a special podcast collaboration dedicated to the power of movement and embodiment — co-created by Marie Janicek & Julia Szpor as part of the “Being Better” and “This Thing Called Movement” podcasts. Today Marie and Julia dig deep into the emotionally charged topic of: how to negotiate anxiety & insec…

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Meant to Move - Healing Our Relationship with Our Bodies 1:13:50

2+ y ago1:13:50

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Welcome to Meant To Move, a special podcast series all about the power of movement and embodiment co-created by Marie Janicek & Julia Szpor as part of the “Being Better” and “This Thing Called Movement” podcasts. In this series, Marie and Julia come together to discuss all things regarding movement, embodiment, intuition, and body image to help you…

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Using Dance to create Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Energetic Harmony with Kristin Sudeikis 1:17:46

2+ y ago1:17:46

1:17:46

There’s something incredibly magical about hearing success stories of entrepreneurs, but finding the ones where the road to success was centered on following the call of the heart and the subtle messages it sends are few and far between. Enter Kristin Sudeikis — choreographer, artistic director, and CEO/Creator of FORWARD__Space based in downtown N…

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Changing our Relationship to Productivity: How 'Slowing Down' Helps us 'Speed Up’ 27:13

2+ y ago27:13

27:13

Sometimes, the best decision we can make for ourselves is to slow down, pause or stop. But in a world where “productivity” is a form of currency that we use to gauge and evaluate our worth, taking any of these actions can feel like death (and as you’ll discover in this episode, there’s actually a biological reason for that). In this solo episode, M…

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Using Movement as a Gateway to Unlock Hidden Potential with Matt Bernstein of ApeCo Movement 1:19:17

3y ago1:19:17

1:19:17

Today we are excited to talk to Matt Bernstein, the founder of Ape Co Movement School, a movement school based in Colorado with locations in Denver and Boulder. Matt is a former professional firefighter and ski patroller, as well as a long time student of Ido Portal. He considers himself a life-long learner, playing as many instruments as he can, m…

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Inner Circle: Saleena Sidhu on How Evolna Transformed Her Relationship to Movement 1:02:53

3y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Welcome to a special new series of episodes on the This Thing Called Movement Podcast: The Inner Circle As much as we love listening to interviews from experts and professionals about movement and wellness, there is also something especially powerful and magical about hearing the story of how a non-movement/fitness professional made an incredible t…

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Flow Movement and Sensuality's Role in Our Vitality with Marlo Fisken 1:08:19

3y ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Marlo Fisken is a renowned movement professional, having taught over 22 years in more than 70 countries. She is most known for her innovative teaching methods and pole dance accolades, and was previously a professional dancer and model. Marlo began pole 15 years ago and is an international pole dance champion. Marlo is also the creator of Flow Move…

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How Emotions Shape the Body's Physiological Structure, with Embodiment Coach Emily Wishall 1:10:55

3y ago1:10:55

1:10:55

In today's episode we dive into understanding the link between emotions and the body. Emily Wishall is a Certified Rolfer & Embodiment Coach based in Denver, Colorado, who is passionate about supporting women through the path from disliking their body to loving it. When you are not comfortable in your body, it affects everything — your confidence, …

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Healing through Dance/Movement Therapy 1:08:52

3y ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Welcome back, friends! It's Mental Health Awareness Month and today we're shedding light on dance/movement therapy. We had the pleasure to interview Erica Hornthal, CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy, the premiere dance/movement therapy practice in the Midwest. She has 10+ years as a board-certified dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professi…

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Incorporating Fluid Motion & Somatics to Optimize Health with Bobbie Ellis 1:11:34

3+ y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Our bodies are made up of 70% percent water, yet by and large we do not encourage movement practices that cultivate that natural fluidity. Bobbie Ellis joins us today for a very special episode in which we discuss the nexus of how fluid motion, sensation, and intuition all work together to create coherent alignment in our bodies and minds from the …

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Prioritizing Physical Autonomy and Efficient Training for Your Personal Needs with Ryan Hurst from GMB Fitness 1:06:55

3+ y ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Hello Everyone! We are beyond honored to introduce today’s guest on the podcast, Ryan Hurst, Co-Founder and Head Coach at GMB Fitness. After a training accident ended his competitive gymnastics career, Ryan moved to Japan and competed in various martial arts until another injury made him reevaluate his priorities in life. Since then, Ryan has devot…

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The Secret to Longevity Begins with Foot Health with Dr. Emily Splichal 1:01:13

3+ y ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Hello Everyone, today we’re going to take a trip down south and dive deeply into the world of our feet! We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist. Dr Emily is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/F…

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Building a Positive Relationship with Your Body During Pregnancy with Quinn Tew 48:46

3+ y ago48:46

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Hello Everyone! We’re so excited to share today’s episode with you, featuring Quinn Tew. Quinn is a fitness, nutrition and mindset coach who specializes in women’s health and has worked in the industry for 14 years. She is devoted to helping women harness their overall strength and resilience by embracing the physiological power of the female body.…

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Art of Kettlebells & Simplicity in Movement with Jason C Brown 46:34

3+ y ago46:34

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Hello everyone! Today’s episode features long-time educator and fitness professional, Jason C. Brown. Jason is the founder of the Kettlebell Athletics certification program. He is passionate about humanizing our movement practices, namely simplifying them and adding more play and pleasure in the process. Today we discuss the problems behind the fea…

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Moving for Pleasure with Charlotte Mia Rose 1:07:21

3+ y ago1:07:21

1:07:21

Hello Everyone! Today we are introducing a spicier subject on the podcast, pleasure and sexual wellness! We spoke to somatic sex educator, Charlotte Mia Rose, who is devoted to helping people find their path to a happier, healthier and more pleasureable sexuality. She and her partner Chris Maxwell Rose are the co-creators of Pleasure Mechanics, an …

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Body Neutrality & Sensation-Focused Movement with Helen Phelan 1:00:25

3+ y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

We are so excited to share our interview with Helen Phelan! Helen is a certified pilates instructor, integrative health coach, and prenatal/postpartum corrective exercise specialist. She is a former professional dancer who struggled with body image and disordered eating for years- and when she became an instructor she was determined to find a way t…

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Innovating Physical Therapy with Dr. Kellen Scantlebury 53:14

3+ y ago53:14

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We’re thrilled to welcome today’s guest on the podcast, Dr. Kellen Scantlebury! Dr. Kellen is a certified strength and conditioning coach as well as a licensed doctor of physical therapy. He’s the founder and CEO of Fit Club, a NYC-based physical therapy and sports performance clinic. Dr. Kellen is incredibly passionate about movement and helping o…

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Syncing Movement & Nutrition with Women's Infradian Rhythm featuring Claudia Germuga 1:17:26

3+ y ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Claudia is a movement and breathwork facilitator based in Brooklyn, NY. She creates holistic movement programs designed to attend to our physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual levels of being, drawing from multiple certifications in health coaching, nutrition, meditation and breathwork combined with her expertise as a dancer and fitness in…

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Microdosing Movement to Improve our Longevity with Dan Tatton & John Sinclair from Seven Movements 1:14:19

3+ y ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Today’s guests are Dan Tatton and John Sinclair of Seven Movements, a health company utilizing the concept of microdosing movement as a long-term health intervention. Both Dan and John are elite performance and health coaches, authors and serial entrepreneurs. They joined forces to found Seven Movements after Dan saw a problem in the fitness indust…

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Power of Music on Mental Health with Jamie Pabst, Founder & CEO of Spiritune 1:04:48

3+ y ago1:04:48

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Jamie Pabst is the Founder & CEO of Spiritune, a music-based app that utilizes principles of neuroscience and music therapy to reimagine music for health outcomes such as stress reduction, emotional regulation, productivity and performance. Jamie has always been fascinated by sound’s healing potential and devotes herself to helping others receive i…

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Cultivating Compassion, Resilience & Connection with Shweta Bhatt 1:13:23

4y ago1:13:23

1:13:23

Shweta Bhatt is a personal transitions coach helping others navigate significant life changes. After 6 years of working in finance with Fortune 100 executives and billion dollar budgets, Shweta realized her true calling was in helping people find more compassion, connection, and resilience within themselves as they navigate significant life changes…

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Balancing Masculine vs Feminine Energy in Movement with Paul Newell 1:07:22

4y ago1:07:22

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Paul Newell is a Life Movement Practitioner, Guide and Mentor, as well as a Men’s Wellness Facilitator. By combining his experience in Corporate America with the fitness/wellness industry and energetic awareness, Paul works with individuals and communities to enhance fulfillment and connection. As he practices presence, he applies multiple discipli…

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Building Community through Movement & Vulnerability with Echoed Voices 1:05:21

4y ago1:05:21

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Echoed Voices is a Greenpoint, Brooklyn-based community organization that began with a simple idea to clean the neighborhood. It has quickly grown into a large community with a greater mission to inspire and connect individuals to themselves and their communities at large. I sat down with its co-founders, Christina Émilie and Cristhian Chaparro, to…

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Power of Simplicity & Service with Gary Stockdale 53:17

4y ago53:17

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Gary Stockdale is a kinesiologist, functional movement and aquatic specialist based in Thousand Oaks, California, who devotes his practice to changing the relationships people have with their bodies. Gary has developed a strong understanding of movement foundations, joint mobility, functional gait and running mechanics. I'm thrilled to be able to b…

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Moving through Energy & Black Creativity with Candace Tabbs 53:41

4y ago53:41

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Candace Tabbs is a dancer and fitness professional whom Marie met studying Dance at Barnard College, Columbia University. Marie later got to know her work more deeply teaching together at Liberated Movement in NYC. Candace is soulful, wise, and has a beautiful way of helping people feel safe and supported in her presence. Given their similar backgr…

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Preparing for the Unpredictable with Annie Vo 1:03:45

5y ago1:03:45

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Annie Vo is a highly accredited fitness professional and a true veteran in the field. She has taken on many leadership roles during her career, including business founder and owner, Senior Instructor of RKC and Team Leader for PCC, and also services clients through her private personal training business in NYC. She is also studying for a master’s d…

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Unsustainable Nature of the Fitness Industry with Jason Hamera 1:14:36

5y ago1:14:36

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Jason Hamera is the Director of Education for Procedos, a training system based on increasing variability within movement patterns. He is highly intelligent, studiously thoughtful in all the choices he makes, and takes on his role as a leader in the fitness industry with great integrity and humility. His passion regarding the value of education and…

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Moving with Meaning with Marissa Hamera 57:40

5y ago57:40

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Marissa Hamera is a holistic health coach and Master Trainer for Procedos. Similarly to myself, Marissa also hails from a professional dance background and found her way into fitness through her recovery from a series of injuries sustained during her dance career. She is incredibly thoughtful in her expertise, generous in her service to others, and…

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Exploring the Movement of Consciousness with Miriam Van Groen 1:19:11

5y ago1:19:11

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Miriam van Groen is a fascinating human being, on the leading edge of facilitating some incredible and unconventional work. She specializes in Guided Tripping, an intentional practice that uses psychedelic substances as tools for opening awareness and creating fluid integration between blocked aspects of our consciousness. She observes and guides m…

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Nature & Culture of Climbing with Ara Morton 1:14:03

5y ago1:14:03

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Ara is an incredible climbing instructor and coach. I had the pleasure of meeting him this past fall and sharing movement practices, life stories, and exchanging so many different ideas about the relevance of movement in our lives. Ara has a particularly unique relationship with movement in the sense that climbing was a modality that took him compl…

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Living Inside of Your Authenticity with Tim Brainard 1:11:35

5y ago1:11:35

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Timothy is a trailblazer, completely upending the way we not only see the world around us, but most importantly how we choose to live in it. His invention and development of WholeSystem Human is a unique integration of the various methodologies and practices that Tim has put to use in his life in order to find his authenticity and live within it el…

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Building Resilience through Variability with John Sinclair 1:00:48

5+ y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

John is a highly accomplished sport and health engineer, educator, and businessman, devoted to helping people maximize not only sport specific performance optimization, but also in increasing life-span and longevity through health-oriented movement practices. For John, his principle focus in all of his work is health; how to promote better health i…

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The Journey Towards Mastery with Alisha Smith 1:02:32

5+ y ago1:02:32

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Alisha Smith is a highly-esteemed fitness professional, having worked across a multitude of roles and positions during her 15 years in the field. Currently, she is co-director of Integral, an aerial arts and movement studio in Sydney Australia, while also serving as a Master Instructor for Animal Flow. I am so excited to share this episode featurin…

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Embracing Vulnerability in Movement with Jessica McCarthy 1:12:11

5+ y ago1:12:11

1:12:11

Jessica McCarthy is a dancer, healer, teacher, and so much more. Her work centers around holistic integration using movement, plant medicine, and reconnecting back to ourselves through ancient rituals of our ancestors. Jess and I had so many commonalities we discovered in this episode, including our mutual love of nature, tree-hugging, and dancing …

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Enhancing Cognitive Functions via Movement with Ryan Glatt 58:30

5+ y ago58:30

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Ryan is a Brain Health Coach and Psychometrist working for the Pacific Brain Health Center. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a brain health coach and don’t know what a psychometrist is, it’s because Ryan is at the forefront of an entirely new approach to training, movement, and exercise. Rather than working with movement to create change i…

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Finding Authenticity & Joy with Matthew Tolstoy 1:00:45

5+ y ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Matthew holds many different titles: he is a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, a hypnotherapist, as well as a Strength Coach for the NYC Ballet. In addition to being an incredibly versatile and accomplished professional in the medical, rehabilitative, and performance realms, Matt is also a deep thinker. I am so honored that he gave his ti…

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Transformational Movement Experiences Through Community with Jules Bakshi 1:20:33

5+ y ago1:20:33

1:20:33

Jules Bakshi is a dancer, choreographer, holistic personal trainer, and a newly minted business owner. Her new movement/dance/fitness studio, GOOD MOVE, will be opening in Williamsburg Brooklyn spring 2019, where she is weaving together the movement experiences and practices that have had the greatest transformative affect in her life. She seeks to…

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Using Movement to Create Positive Change with Gary Stockdale 1:00:58

5+ y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Gary is a functional movement specialist who devotes his work and practice to changing the relationships people have with their bodies. His perspective goes so much deeper than just the anatomy and biomechanics of what’s limiting someone in their ability to experience their full capacity for athleticism and performance; he sees the connection betwe…

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Feminine Embodiment with Mia Goedecke 1:00:42

5+ y ago1:00:42

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Mia is an incredibly empathetic soul who is so deeply rooted in her passion for movement and its ability to transform our lives. As a personal trainer and enlightenment coach, Mia’s work centers on helping women get in touch with their femininity through their movement practices, and being able to embrace it deeper in their day to day as a result. …

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Opening the Mind through Movement with Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval 1:16:18

5+ y ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Elizabeth Chitty Sandoval is one of the wisest and most deeply empathetic people I’ve encountered. Her sensitivity to the many ways our bodies communicate with us allow her to draw incredibly sophisticated connections between movement and how it influences our lives. She works as a craniosacral therapist and structural integration specialist, and a…

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Exploration in Movement Artistry with Choreographer & Producer Tony Testa 43:50

5+ y ago43:50

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Tony Testa is a standout choreographer, director, and producer in the dance industry. His deep respect and appreciation for dance as an art form is truly mesmerizing, and with that he continues to be an active observer, philosopher, and lifelong student of the medium as his work with movement expands. I am so grateful that Tony took the time to cha…

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Interconnected Nature of Dance & Life with Choreographic Duo Shaina & Bryan Baira 1:01:38

5+ y ago1:01:38

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Shaina Branfman Baira and Bryan Strimpel Baira are a choreographic and teaching duo with a unique perspective on the medium of dance. For them, dance and life are in fact the same thing. They approach their work in dance as a multifaceted form of research to shape deeper understandings and better inform the decisions we make as human beings relatin…

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The Archetypes of Movement with Matthew Retallack 1:13:58

5+ y ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Matthew Retallack is one of the sharpest and most deeply focused fitness professionals I have met in my lifetime. His background working as an osteopath and a personal trainer coupled with his interests in mixed martial arts yoga create his incredibly unique perspective on movement and its connection to the body and our life. One of the standout el…

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Building Confidence through Movement with Venus Lau 47:20

5+ y ago47:20

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Venus Lau is an incredibly passionate and accredited Personal Trainer and based out of L.A. One of the distinguishing elements that Venus brings to the table in her movement work is her emphasis on connecting Mind, Body, and most importantly, FUN! She brings so much humor and joy into her online presence, her programs, and all the various communiti…

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Trusting the Body's Wisdom with Chandler Stevens 54:10

5+ y ago54:10

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Chandler Stevens is an incredible movement coach whose work centers around how embodiment translates into the rest of our lives. Through his self-created practice of Ecosomatics, he helps his clients feel at home in their bodies so they can show up as the greatest version of themselves in all areas of their lives. He thinks deeply about big and sma…

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Allowing Curiosity to Lead with Yoo-Sun Park 47:17

5+ y ago47:17

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Yoo-Sun is a woman who wears many hats and has worked in several industries. A professional violinist, a SLT Master Instructor, and last but certainly not least, she is an entrepreneur. I had the pleasure of meeting her during her co-creation and development of a whole new kind of social media platform, DIEMlife. Her passion for helping people achi…

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Leaning into Exploration with Kate Galliett 56:38

5+ y ago56:38

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Kate Galliett is one of the most accomplished and seasoned movement coaches in the fitness industry. She wholeheartedly focuses on helping people realize the unlimited potential of their bodies as well as their overall movement capacity. Along with instilling a vibrant sense of exploration and curiosity within her coaching programs, Kate herself co…

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