Best WEE Studios Podcasts (2024)

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99 - Cat Rock (Puppet Place, Count Duckula, Coldplay's The Weirdos) 1:06:16

1h ago1:06:16

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Cat Rock is a puppeteer, filmmaker and puppet builder who lives in Bristol in South West England. Disciplined in many styles of puppetry from hand and rod, to shadow, to table top to giant puppets, Cat is always looking to push the notion of what can be done with puppets. She’s a trustee at puppet place, a workspace …

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Pre-eclampsia, unplanned epidural & Emergency C-Section with Alicia Calderwood of Pure Vida Studio 39:07

7h ago39:07

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She opened Pure Vida Studio in North Carolina five years ago and upgraded to a newly built space in the last five months. It also happened to be during her first pregnancy. Alicia shares how the end of her pregnancy didn’t go to plan with pre-eclampsia, an unplanned epidural and emergency c-section. Find her @Alicia.calderwood Subscribe to the Blog…

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Upper Abdomen Pain Postpartum with Jeanie Pham 33:37

7d ago33:37

33:37

She describes it as charlie horse-esque pain in her upper abs postpartum. Jeanie is currently working with a physical therapist to relieve her symptoms. We discuss her unmedicated birth in a hospital and more. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERSTANDING AERIAL S…

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Birth Not Going to Plan with Julie Hopper 41:15

16d ago41:15

41:15

Coming at us from Columbus, OH, she gave birth to her first kid one month ago at 39 years old and it did not go to plan. Induced but not dilating, Julie ended up with an unplanned C-section. We also talk about SIDS anxiety, scar healing and the first week after surgery. Find her @flipzjhops Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll …

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Ep106: Josh & Leonard of Tumbleweed Studios 56:22

5d ago56:22

56:22

It's the return of Leo! Yup, Leonard Soosay is back! This time, he's joined by Josh Wei to talk more about their plans for 'Weed - Tumbleweed Studios, that is. The pair started Tumbleweed (conveniently located at The Esplanade) because they felt younger musicians needed a conveniently located jamming studio that's also affordable. And did we say it…

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Finding Your Niche in Aerial with Loren Pennington 45:38

7d ago45:38

45:38

She’s a boy mom who found her niche in teaching children beginning aerial in her community of Ventura, CA. We talk about how everyone has to start somewhere when teaching aerial, taking opportunities when they show up and how she started a kids aerial program. Find her @aerial.dance.mama Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It …

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98 - Luman Coad (Coad Canada Puppets, Teenage Mutant Turtles: The Next Mutation, Stargate SG1) 55:20

15d ago55:20

55:20

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Luman Coad is a puppeteer who spent several years as the director of The Storybook Theater at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland, California. He used the skills learned there to found his own puppet company Coad Canada Puppets, that produced over 30 different puppet shows and traveled around the world performing them. H…

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Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise with Erica Ziel of Knocked Up Fitness 44:55

14d ago44:55

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She’s the creator and owner of Knocked Up Fitness, an online platform that is chock full of digital resources for perinatal women. Pregnancy fitness is Erica’s speciality and she’s here to share her perspective on maintaining a healthy core, weight training, running and correcting postural issues after baby. Find her at Knocked Up Fitness Subscribe…

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Thriving After Hip Replacement with Lisa Shelly 34:06

21d ago34:06

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As a 53 year old, she was hypermobile and also going through perimenopause with hip pain and limitation of range of motion. Lisa tried everything including physical therapy and cortisone shots before pulling the trigger for a hip replacement. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or aud…

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Ep105: The Great Catch-up Episode 44:08

22d ago44:08

44:08

Chris and Kevin took time to catch up in this episode where they talk about the LCR schedule, money money money, our guitar-toting PM, Chris' new anime fetish – Bocchi The Rock!, and Kevin stacking up his Substack. They prattled on for so long we just had to cut it sho- ****** LINKS The Lion City Rock Playlist Power of Pop Substack Bocchi The Rock!…

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NICU & Fears of Cerebral Palsy with Renee Annie Lou Pratt 41:33

28d ago41:33

41:33

She ended up with an emergency C-Section, a NICU stay and an unknown amount of brain damage for her second child. We discuss the anxiety of reaching milestones for her kid and the shear amount of change the woman must go through in motherhood. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or au…

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Ep104: Bellied Star 50:58

1M ago50:58

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It's all about Star power! Bellied Star, that is. Young rockers Audrey, Ethan, Marco and Mitch have been making a splash on the scene in the last 18 months with their exuberant rock and energetic live performances. With their debut album, SPUT, just out, Bellied Star is keeping the Lion City rockin' with songs like 'Skinning', 'If You Mind' and 'Pe…

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Natural Birth & Gen Z Starting Families with Anna Novene 51:08

1M ago51:08

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She’s three months postpartum and a first time mom. Anna shares her experience with prenatal training, unmedicated labor and co-sleeping. 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 Instagram @kerrywee1 Greener Grass Podcast HE…

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Three Babies and a Circus Center with Emmy Moon of The Apollo Center 42:03

1M ago42:03

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Emmy & her husband opened The Apollo Center in Colorado thirteen years ago and have since then brought three girls into the world. She shares a day in their life, how her pregnancies went and how exactly she balances it all. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your copy, ebook or audio book of UNDERST…

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97 - Bob Mills (Disneyland, Children's Fairyland, Just Kids) 59:01

2M ago59:01

59:01

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Bob Mills is one of, if not the original Disneyland puppeteers, performing marionette shows at the park starting in 1957. Before that he puppeteered at Children’s Fairyland in Oakland, CA and before that he was the resident puppeteer and clown for the TV show Just Kids which broadcast every weekday in Hawaii. Bob wou…

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Ep103: Art Fazil (he's back!) 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

We're a few weeks late with this one, but hey, that's Life. Our guest is returning friend of the pod, Art Fazil, who's back to share more about what's been happening in his life, the Ramadan Moon album he recorded earlier this year, and what it takes for the Singapore scene to get off the ground. Again. *this episode was recorded mid-May ****** LIN…

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Mourning the Loss of a Birth Plan with Karissa Chen 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

When it’s not as magical as you thought it would be. Karissa’s a writer, aerial hobbyist & boy mom. She planned for a vaginal delivery but her baby came early in distress. After his heart rate dropped while in labor, she ended up with an emergency c-section and an amniotic embolism that put her life at risk. Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head …

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Balancing Act with Two Kids & Full Time Jobs with Anna Guastella 56:04

2M ago56:04

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She’s ten months postpartum with her second child and both parents will eventually be back to work full time. Anna talks about navigating the nuts and bolts of getting both kids in daycare and getting to her own job when it comes time. Find her @banannagram88 Subscribe to the Blog by Wrap Your Head Around Silks Roll It Out Registration Order your c…

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Six Months of Nausea with Sophia Herscu Owner of Commonwealth Circus Center 53:12

2M ago53:12

53:12

She’s a studio owner and studied & is involved in social circus with @circusup. We discuss the importance of social circus and the inclusion of underserved communities. Then we dig into her experience in pregnancy where she experienced six months of nausea & vomiting then jump in to what it’s like being around circus when you can’t physically parti…

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A Journey Through Multiple Miscarriages with Sarah Holmes of Paper Doll Militia - Part 2 46:12

2M ago46:12

46:12

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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A Journey Through Multiple Miscarriages with Sarah Holmes of Paper Doll Militia - Part 1 48:19

2M ago48:19

48:19

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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96 - Heather Henson & Craig Shemin Present: Movin' Right Along: Jim Henson's Washington Road To Stardom 1:25:01

2M ago1:25:01

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - On July 21, 2023 as part of the National Puppetry Festival at the University of Maryland, festival attendees were invited to take a bus tour of historical Jim Henson sites in Washington DC and the surrounding areas. The tour was hosted by Heather Henson and author Craig Shemin. Cheryl Henson was also along for the to…

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Hypermobility, Shoulder Health & Chronic Pain Management with Bethany Shum of Flexibility Matters 59:51

3M ago59:51

59:51

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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Hernia Repair & Tongue Tie with Jessica Peterson Motherhood & Infant Occupational Therapist 48:13

3M ago48:13

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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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Ep102: Orchard Road Special ft. Li Lin Wee, Shaiful Risan & KK Liew 1:30:08

3M ago1:30:08

1:30:08

Orchard Road – Singapore's most famous road! – is more than just a shopping belt. Back in the 1960s, it was the home of tea dance venues like the famous Golden Venus. In the 1980s, shopping malls like Far East Plaza and Centrepoint were hubs for scores of teens. And for four years running, Orchard Road was the site of Singapore's biggest street par…

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Anterior Pelvic Tilt, Inversions Postpartum & Breast Feeding Postural Imbalances with Aaron Koz of CircSi Podcast - Part 2 55:05

3M ago55:05

55:05

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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Ep101: Time of Rebirth (a review) 40:54

3M ago40:54

40:54

When The Observatory's debut album, Time Of Rebirth, was released in 2004, it was an eye-opening (ear-opening?) experience for listeners. Filled with rhythms and grooves, along with a smattering of the experimentation that the band would go on to do, it was lauded by critics. It was even picked as an album of the year by the media - well, one media…

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Prenatal Weight Training Contraindications & Pelvic Floor Health - Part 1 with Aaron Koz of CircSi Podcast 56:08

4M ago56:08

56:08

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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95 - Danny Montooth (Disney, Perception Studios, Geico) 1:11:55

3M ago1:11:55

1:11:55

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Danny Montooth spent several years as a puppeteer and Puppet Specialist at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. He is also a creator of and puppeteer for Perception Studios which streams weekly live on Twitch. I talk to Danny about working for Disney, his thoughts on streaming, and his jobs working on commer…

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Planned C-Section & Breast Feeding Troubles with Brittney Montalvo 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

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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Ep100: Shazza 58:12

4M ago58:12

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Who's that girl who blew up the Internet singing with Crash Adams? Why, that's Shazza, our Lion City Rock guest today! The singer has been making waves in recent times, and she shares all about her music journey so far: dropping her debut album last year, appearing on the Times Square billboard, and getting more than 20mil views online for her coll…

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Shattered Ankle with Lucy Abdullah Owner of Freedom Aerial 32:17

4M ago32:17

32:17

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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Running a studio with Annika Saigi Owner of Nin Yoga 41:41

4M ago41:41

41:41

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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Ep99: Steve Ferzacca 48:36

4M ago48:36

48:36

Anthropologist and author of Sonic City Steve Ferzacca joins us this week to talk about his book and why a Canadian academic (that's Steve, btw) ended up writing about the Singapore music scene. Along the way, he shares his memories of the late Jimmy Appudurai-Chua; gigging with a Straydog in Vietnam; and what money has to do with making music and …

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Prenatal Pilates with Athena Sterig Barbeito Owner of I Love My Pilates 50:40

5M ago50:40

50:40

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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Balancing Owning a Studio with Family Life with Claudia Torkelson Co-Owner of Aerium 28:17

5M ago28:17

28:17

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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94 - Melvin Campbell (Donkey Hode, Sesame Street, Duo Lingo) 52:58

4M ago52:58

52:58

http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Melvin Campbell is a puppeteer on the PBS Show Donkey Hode. Not only is he playing the show’s newest character Cousin Hode, he’s also composed music for the show and written a couple of episodes of the show as well. He’s also written for Sesame Street and The Not Too Late Show Starring Elmo. I talk to the incredibly …

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Ep98: Coming Up Roses 44:06

5M ago44:06

44:06

Everything is Coming Up Roses this week! The band have been busy over the past 12 months: they released a single, 'Utopia Reimagined: These Corners', saw personnel changes, did several gigs to hone their chops, and put together a new eponymous EP, which will drop on 5 April (or has dropped already, depending on when you hear this!). Singer and bass…

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Understanding Endometriosis with Cindy Dabrowska 51:00

5M ago51:00

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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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Starting a Circus Company with Xochitl Sosa of Cirque Vida 40:14

6M ago40:14

40:14

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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Ep97: What's Your Story (a review) 46:11

5M ago46:11

46:11

Back in 1994, Padres, a Singapore indie band - or you could call them a supergroup - released their debut EP, What's Your Story? It was a collection of thoughts about life and love and everything else the youth of Singapore were going through - but with electric guitars, bass and drums. But who were Padres? And what's their story? Only one way to f…

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Preventative Double Masectomy with Tristabel Akila 43:29

6M ago43:29

43:29

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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Getting Pregnant with PCOS and Teaching Straps Prenatal with Crissy Jung 47:27

6M ago47:27

47:27

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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Ep96: Lim Yu Beng 1:11:57

5M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Best known as an actor and theatre practitioner, Lim Yu Beng embarking on a new journey as a singer He chats about his debut album, Notes To Self and why he's made the leap into the world of music. Along the way, he also talks about... Why having good friends who support you is important Appearing in Zack Synder's Rebel Moon How not to get caught w…

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93 - Alex Evans (Bob Baker Marionette Theater) 1:03:11

6M ago1:03:11

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http://www.UnderThePuppet.com - Alex Evans is the Co-Executive Director and Head Puppeteer of The Historic Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles. Since the 1960’s The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has been entertaining audiences throughout Southern California. I talk to Alex Evans about his puppetry career, his role at the theater and a bit ab…

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Unplanned C-Section with Heather Berry 31:10

6M ago31:10

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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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Crohn’s Disease with Nicole Harvey 48:58

6M ago48:58

48:58

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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Ep95: Must we always mention "original music"? 49:45

6M ago49:45

49:45

It's a new year and a new series! Kevin and Chris are back with more about what makes the Lion City rock. Recently, there were several entries in the All Things New concert series that emphasised musicians playing original music. But why does it matter? What kind of music do audiences expect? And why is it only seen for music gigs and not others, s…

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36 Hour Home Birth Ending with a C-section with Kalina Suter 32:25

7M ago32:25

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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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SIDS Anxiety with Christine Peace 1:01:11

7M ago1:01:11

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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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