Conversations for the Moving Self

In this episode of Conversations for the Moving Self, Megan is joined by Laura, a dance artist, teacher, and Pilates instructor whose movement journey has stretched across dance, gymnastics, football, netball, running, and more. Together they trace how those early, wide-ranging experiences have shaped the way Laura moves and teaches today — a practice now rooted in dance, Pilates, and cross-traini...

In this episode of Conversations for the Moving Self, Megan and Summer Jupp - yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, cycle-conscious coach, and co-founder of Arkspace Wellbeing - explore the tenderness and honesty of practicing through injury, and how slowing down can deepen self-compassion. Together, they reflect on the quiet pressure to “perform wellness,” and the relief that comes when movement be...

In this episode, Megan is joined by Anna, whose movement journey has carried her from ballet and hip-hop to choreography, yoga, and long-distance walking. Now based in Montreal, she weaves together life as a dancer, studio owner, and single mother of three, grounding her creative practice in daily rituals of yoga, meditation, and care. Together they trace how travel, performance, and a powerful so...

In this episode, Megan speaks with Tina Afiyan Breiova, an Armenian and Czech movement director, performer, and educator, about evolving her practice toward sustainability and balance. Tina shares how her “Axis of Action” approach emerged from a need to maintain physical and mental well-being during the demands of immersive performance work. She describes shifting from large, structured practices...

In this episode, Megan and Mak reflect on the challenges of maintaining a consistent movement and well-being practice while moving frequently between locations. They discuss the balance between routine and spontaneity, and how adapting to new living and working environments can shape creative practice. The conversation expands into the dance industry—balancing technical skill with personal express...

Ella joins Megan to share her well-being practices, from recapitulation and journaling to the power of returning to a beginner’s mindset. They trace Ella’s movement journey—from discovering salsa at 14 to dancing professionally across salsa, samba, contemporary, circus, breakdance, and yoga—and her current studies in rolfing, exploring the connection between movement and emotional release. Togethe...

In this episode, Megan and Steffi dive into the adaptability required in a freelance career and how creative work shifts alongside personal needs. Steffi shares about a design project she’s working on and reflects on the ways different outlets—movement, martial arts, cross-training, and personal practice—bring balance and perspective to her freelance life. She also opens up about her strategies fo...

In Episode 2 of Conversations for the Moving Self , I’m joined by my childhood dance best friend, Stazia Ritch . We begin by reflecting on our friendship—how it’s grown across distance and through the many chapters of life. From there, our conversation moves into the dance between teaching and personal practice: how they intertwine, support each other, and yet remain distinctly separate. We also e...

In this episode of Conversations for the Moving Self , I’m joined by my close friend Charmaine Hiller . Charmaine is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice weaves together movement, dance, film, photography, visual art, and poetry. Her work is rooted in curiosity about the human condition and in creating spaces where people can connect, explore, and share vulnerability through art. We reconnec...