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The Expecting Aerialist at the intersection of the aerial athlete’s lifestyle and motherhood. I share the stories of women from all over the world about their prenatal and postpartum journeys touching on topics such as pelvic floor dysfunction, diastasis recti & C-section recovery and postpartum mental health. Some guests are everyday women turned badass hobbyists and others are professionals currently performing for Cirque du Soleil. I ask the key questions - How did they get back to what t ...
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They're two girls who danced together in high school who reconnected. They look at each other’s lives wondering who’s grass is greener. Kelli stayed in Ohio to move up the corporate ladder all the while raising four kids and Kerry took off to LA to dance professionally. Life can be lived in so many ways and K&K are curious about HOW. They ask their guests - What is the key to their success and why does that look different on everyone? How did they pivot when they came to a crossroad in their ...
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A podcast on the science of circus training and performing. Each episode hones in on different areas of practically applied research to use in your own circus training. If you're curious about a subject or question related to circus training, email your questions (which WILL be answered) to: koz.circ@gmail.com. If you've got comments or feedback, see the email above! Check out aaronkoz.com/thoughts for long-form posts looking at the research and how it applies to circus and aerial training.
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We pick up the story after her third miscarriage in this episode. I’m sure you’re on the edge of your seat as I was recording this interview. Sarah brings us to the present time with her epic story in becoming a mother. Find her @paperdollmilitia Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or…
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It’s a wrap on Season 4! KK debrief and will be back before you know it for Season 5. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: kerry@grandrevecreative.com The Expecting Aerialist Podcast See omnystudio.c…
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At thirty-eight, her and her husband began the journey of beginning a family and it did not go as planned. Sarah joins us in her twenty-eighth week in her fifth pregnancy to share the pain, growth and beauty of the last few years of her life. Find her @paperdollmilitia Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Or…
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He spent his life and heart as an educator and is now an author of My Teacher Doesn’t Like Me and Married In His Hand. Dr. Percy saw how it effected students when their teacher didn’t truly believe or care in them and has made it his life’s work to teach educators how to do better. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Gras…
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She’s a physio and aerial hobbyist who works with aerial, acro & cheer athletes in the UK. We dive into preventative tips for healthy shoulders as well as shoulder dyskenisia and dislocation recovery. Beth just had ACL surgery herself and is launching a podcast called Growth Thru Movement. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll I…
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She’s a mom, author and creator of Living HIPP. Pam helps people find peace, imperfect balance and wellness through coaching, speaking and digital courses. Her and Kelli talk about specific strategies including alcohol-free living, setting boundaries and seasonal goal setting. Find her at Living HIPP Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com G…
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She’s back for a check in after a hernia repair and tongue tie release. Jessica underwent myo-functional therapy for her tongue and also gives guidance on infant tongue ties. Find her @matrescence_ot Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Am…
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Kerry experiences some racism on her east coast trip and Kelli preps for a long awaited summer. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: kerry@grandrevecreative.com The Expecting Aerialist Podcast See om…
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Aaron grills me this time on the trends I’m seeing with my guests. We discuss the how pregnancy creates or increases an anterior pelvic tilt, how shoulder participation in inversions can pick up the slack while the core is recovering and how using functional movement principles can help mom’s prevent injury when picking up a toy while holding a tod…
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Who doesn’t need a circus podcast crossover?! Kerry is the host of The Expecting Aerialist, LA-based aerial silks coach, and more. We nerd out on weight training for pregnant people and about pelvic floor health for every human. There's a lot of good stuff in here with some references to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, rece…
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Her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at 41 so Trista started to get screened via mammograms, ultrasound and MRI as early as 21. After years of screening and taking a hard look at her risk factors, Trista opted for an elective double mastectomy followed by reconstruction. Find her @tristabelakila Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Ge…
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Who doesn’t need a circus podcast crossover? Aaron’s the host of CircSi, coach and more. We nerd out on weight training for pregnant people and about pelvic floor health for every human. He feels like a brother from another mother. This is part one of our conversation. Find him @circkoz Listen to our crossover episode on CircSi Podcast Subscribe to…
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One trip is sexier than the other, two guesses which one. K&K debrief on the busyness of life. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: kerry@grandrevecreative.com The Expecting Aerialist Podcast See omn…
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When nothing really goes as planned and you also have Rheumatoid arthritis to manage. Brittney is back to give us a postpartum update. She ended up with a a horrible cold the last month of her pregnancy, an unexpected C-section, trouble with breast feeding and a big RA flareup. Find her @ra_aerialist Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around S…
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Beth HCPC, MCSP, (in the US this would be kind of akin to DPT) and I discussed pain science and how it comes into play for professional and recreational circus artists and aerialists answering these questions below: Pain perception - how do you describe and define pain? What is the bare minimum you think a circus artist, coach, and physio should kn…
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She shattered her ankle and broke the tibia coming down into the mat at the wrong angle while practicing. Lucy is currently a few months past her surgery and just beginning weight bearing exercise. We talk about both our injuries and the painstaking process back to health. Find her @aerialucy Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Rol…
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Her son Hudson was born with a rare genetic syndrome called Koolen-de Vries. Kaci shares their journey which led to founding Stone Wall Meadows, TN which provides belonging, growth and job to individuals with special needs and disabilities and their families. Find her @stonewallmeadows KdVS is characterized by congenital malformations, developmenta…
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Bean is sick and K&K are super tired this week. We’re blaming it on the eclipse! K&K download the week’s grind and what we’re watching. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: kerry@grandrevecreative.co…
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At one point, she owned five studios, four yoga and one aerial studio. Annika currently has two yoga in Sydney, AUS and tells us how she does it all with two kids under 5. Find her @ninyoga_ Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reac…
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She just wrapped seven seasons of tv show and literally grew up in the public eye and also on set instead of elementary school. Mallory shares with us what it what like moving back and forth to LA, dealing with social media and what’s next now that she’s moved back home to Texas. Find her @malloryjamesmahoney Check out our website: greenergrasspodc…
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She owns a pilates studio in Southern California, is a mom of two and a dancer. We talk about perinatal Pilates, a day in her busy life and geek out on her pilates equipment. Find her @Ilovemypilates Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Am…
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K&K debrief on spring break. The preschool petri dish is proving to be a formidable adversary for Kerry & Bean and Kelli hasn’t skipped a beat with work and her hustle. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast …
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She’s the mom of four, a pilates trainer and co-owner of Aerium in San Antonio, TX. We discuss how they started a studio in the pandemic, how she balances everything plus homeschooling her seven year old daughter. Find her @the.aerial.ninja Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio…
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The Brother’s Sun on Netflix is a drama/comedy gangster episodic show with a fully Asian ensemble cast. Ron plays Frank Ma, one of many roles he has played on tv and in film. He gives a master class on guiding the room in an audition instead of being at a casting director’s mercy and we discuss how even though Hollywood is shifting to more inclusiv…
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She’s a registered dietitian and endo-warrior with a speciality in endometriosis and all the ways it affects women including with fertility issues. Find her @endo.fertility.dietitian Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL SILKS on Amazon Reach me on …
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While waiting for a guest, K&K debrief the week at 11pm easter time. Kelli was a trooper pushing through even with a morning that would start at 5:45am. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: kerry@gra…
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She’s an Austin-based trapeze specialist who’s created her own circus company, Cirque Vida. She’s a former Cirque du Soleil performer and is currently three months postpartum with her second child and gives us a debrief on her experience. Find her @circus_xochitl_ Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order y…
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Her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer at 41 so Trista started to get screened via mammograms, ultrasound and MRI as early as 21. After years of screening and taking a hard look at her risk factors, Trista opted for an elective double mastectomy followed by reconstruction. Find her @tristabelakila Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Si…
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Her own battle with infertility and her frustrations as a research scientist motivated her to found Million Marker which makes mail-in test kits for toxic chemical exposures and provides education about healthier living. As an ardent believer in disease prevention, she wants to provide personalized preventative strategies to everyone. Get resources…
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She’s a straps aerialist in Phoenix, AZ who also suffers from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It took five cycles of ovulation medication and a year and a half to get pregnant. Crissy is currently in her third trimester, continuing to coach her students and also just starting a home renovation. Find her @crissyscurious Silks Level 1 Teacher Tra…
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Kelli’s oldest son is getting married and she has a new podcast with Hugh & Grace that just launched. Kerry gets her students ready for their annual performance. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: …
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You'll just have to listen to this one for the full description but below are some key take-aways! Takeaways: Incorporating variability and creativity in circus training and teaching is essential for skill development AND personal expression. Pedagogical approaches should be rooted in beliefs about learning and should align with the values of the c…
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She’s created Coco the Shop which brings beautiful & affordable clothing to women online while acknowledging how motherhood fits in, how bodies change and how perfection doesn’t exist. This boutique is about empowering women and staying inspired with fashion. Find her at Coco the Shop Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener G…
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She was diagnosed with gestational hypertension at 37 weeks. Heather was induced unsuccessfully in the hospital for three days only to get sent home. On the second try, she ended up with an unplanned C-section due to the baby’s heart rate dropping. Heather trained until her 3rd trimester and talks about coming back to her practice. Subscribe to the…
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K&K debrief Kerry’s family trip to Hawaii and Kelli explains why she’s in a tiny town in New Hampshire. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: kerry@grandrevecreative.com The Expecting Aerialist Podcas…
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Nicole Harvey is back to talk about Crohn’s disease which she’s suffered from since age 19. She’s been through a roller coaster of flares while also giving birth to her three girls since then. Nicole is now in remission and we discuss how anxiety plays a role, how she navigates vacations and how it affects her training. Silks Level 1 Teacher Traini…
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This conversation explores the concept of movement optimism and its application in circus and aerial training. The discussion covers topics such as biomechanics and performance in circus, the task-based approach to training, managing pain and injury, and addressing beliefs about joint misalignment. The importance of individual differences in traini…
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She’s a trapeze specialist who became pregnant at the height of her aerial strength. Kalina wanted a home birth free of interventions but after 36 hours, she was still at 6 cm. We talk about traumatic birth and recovery from C-section. Find her @kalinasuter Silks Level 1 Teacher Training starts April 1, 2024 Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head …
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Kerry met her at her most vulnerable moment in a doctor’s office with a shattered ankle and leg and has been a mentor since. Margo is currently President of USC’s Academic Senate, is the co-director and co-founder of the Cedars-Sinai/USC Glorya Kaufman Dance Medicine Center and Professor at USC Kaufman. She earned her PhD from Stanford University a…
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What do you do when you get your baby home and they refuse to sleep in the way that all the books and doctors say they should - facing up, swaddled & alone in their bassinet. It’s a good question that doesn’t have a good answer. SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is something that all new parents this day and age are very aware of and there’s not a…
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Kelli visits the Magic Kingdom sans kiddos for the first time ever and Kerry asks Kelli to help her navigate drama at the studio. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: kerry@grandrevecreative.com The …
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She was sent to a wilderness camp for teens by her parents when her behavior took a turn after their rocky divorce. Instead of getting snatched out of her bed in the middle of the night, her parents sat her down and asked her to go willingly. Brooke agreed then spent the next 13 weeks hiking and living in the wilderness without any essentials inclu…
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She and her husband are Duo Rose Trapeze in the Chicago-area. Sylvie’s second baby boy is just three months old and she experienced a fast progressing labor with both pregnancies. She’s already performed eight weeks postpartum and we talk about her ongoing process back to her trapeze. Find her @duorosetrapeze Silks Level 1 Teacher Training starts A…
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She created a pop up circus show last fall in Los Angeles and walks me through, how she did it, the challenges and her next steps. Sarah’s a dancer and aerialist who realized that her heart was really on the other side making and producing the show. Her company is Madmann’s Playground and she’s also involved in operating the Toledo Show, a long run…
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Bean & Kerry survive the first week of early morning drop offs, Kelli navigates icy roads and mocktails replace cocktails for Dry January. Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Newsletter HERE Part of the Digitent Podcast Network Find us at: IG: @grandrevecreative Twitter: @grass_podcast Email: kerry@grandrevecreative…
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Her life-long love of animals led her to a life of advocacy. Jamie volunteers at a farm sanctuary and educates us on what happens to farm animals after they serve their purpose in the food industry. Watch out for those tugging heart strings. Find her @rootsandwingswellness Mentioned in today's episode: Harmony Farm Sanctuary The Gentle Barn Boochac…
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She trained until 40 weeks in her pregnancy and experienced online bullying about her prenatal aerial posts. Natalie owns Skylab Aerial Studio in Ho Chi Minh City. We chat about the challenges of opening an aerial studio in her part of the world. Find her @nataliengochoang and @sky_lab_aerial Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Rol…
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She’s also a yogi, social media manager and a toddler mama in Jacksonville Beach FL. Kylie had her rainbow baby in a 24 hour home birth and we discuss exactly how it felt and how her training came into play. She struggled with DMER - Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex which is characterized by a wave of negative or even devastating emotion just prior t…
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This time of year brings both joy and anxiety, Greener Grass resident spiritual guide, Pastor Josh of More Life Church in K&K’s hometown is back to give us guidence in navigating this holiday season and gives his annual Christmas blessing. Find his book When Heaven Seems Closed Check out our website: greenergrasspodcast.com Get the Greener Grass Ne…
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