Curiosity on the Move

I sat down at a pottery wheel expecting to learn a skill. What I got was a humbling lesson in letting go and being playful. Terrace Clay Studio instructor Jo Merry joins me to talk about the mindfulness practice of throwing clay and why a perfect pot doesn't have a story.

Two lessons in, I sat down with Shane Granigan, Director of Operations at Isla Surf School, to talk about the school, teaching philosophy, and what it takes to go from wobbly to standing for a beginner like me. Come along as I surf Folly Beach!

I traded my usual first-timer nerves for a calligraphy pen and a great crowd at Indigo Reef Brewing. After the class I sat down with Janice McGill, owner of Scripted Bliss and instructor with Sip & Script, and she walked me through the art of modern calligraphy. I also dug into a little history on how this centuries-old art form got here. 

One guest, two experiences. I attended a sound bath and followed it up with a reiki session with Christian McClellan of Sacred Soma. If you've ever been curious about either practice but weren't sure what to expect, this episode is for you. Come join me as we talk about what happens when the bowls (or the hands) do the work.

I took a beginner bonsai class, then sat down with the owner of Lowcountry Bonsai who taught it. We talk about his company, the craft, the philosophy behind the art and what it means to work on something that outlives you. It's so much more than "tree in container".

This episode is really two kayak trips in one. First, I head out onto Shem Creek with Dave from Nature Adventures for an early morning paddle through a wildlife-rich creek I'd never explored before. Then, I take you somewhere completely different: Landsford Canal State Park, home to the largest population of rocky shoals spider lilies in the world — a rare flower I have a personal connection to. T...

Fleet Feet's 5K training program gave me a lot of things — a training plan, some solid shoes advice, and more than a few humbling Saturday mornings. But the biggest lessons came from the people: the instructor who's been coaching beginners for years, two mentors who know exactly what it feels like to be where we were, and a fellow first-timer who kept showing up just like me. Whether you're a runn...

Join me as I talk about Happyland, a new musical by Toby Singer making its debut this June inside the historic Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim synagogue — the very place where its story unfolded nearly 200 years ago. I sat down with director Linda Eisen, dramaturg Robin Shuler, and actress Langley Cornwell to talk about what it means to perform history in the room where it happened, why this story matter...

In this episode, I strap into a bungee harness at Fly High Bungee Fitness in Mount Pleasant to find out what happens when group fitness goes airborne. I have a  lovely conversation with a Fly High instructor, as well as a fellow participant, and I dig into why this franchise has built such a following in the Charleston area with the owner. Whether you're a boutique fitness regular or someone who h...

Today we're heading into one of Charleston, South Carolina's most unique culinary spaces — Chef's Collective, a hands-on cooking school and commissary kitchen that is unlike anything else in the area. I stumbled upon Chef's Collective while looking for a genuine hands-on cooking experience in Charleston — and I'm so glad I did. I speak with chef and owner, Katie Williams, and partner, chef, and my...

In this episode, I spend time with my tennis pro, Jeff Short, and a group of women from my team, talking about the game, what keeps us coming back, and how tennis fits into our lives today. From strategy and mindset to friendship and fun, these courtside conversations go beyond the basics of the sport. This isn’t just about tennis—it’s about the connections we build, the challenges we take on, and...

This episode takes you inside the forge at Charleston Adventure Forest, where I tried blacksmithing for the first time. I had a fascinating conversation with a working blacksmith, and learned about two pieces of Charleston history you need to know: Philip Simmons, the legendary ironworker whose gates and balconies still decorate the historic district, and the American College of the Building Arts...

In this episode I'm sitting down with Ryan Finn, President of the Charleston Hurling Club, to talk hurling and camogie — two of the fastest, most athletic, and most surprisingly accessible sports you've probably never considered trying. We cover the sport's remarkable history, how it almost vanished entirely, and how it ended up thriving right here in South Carolina with players who have zero Iris...

In this episode of Curiosity on the Move, I explore what happens when we give ourselves permission to play, experiment, and make something with no outcome other than delight. Sometimes curiosity blooms in the most unexpected places.

I went from nervous beginner to aerial yoga convert in just a few classes. Join me as I talk with instructor Harper and owner Lauren about building trust in the hammock, defying gravity, and why this practice is already changing what I thought my body could do.

Over the age of 50, I decided to try curling—and discovered a sport that's equal parts strategy, community, and fun. In this episode, my instructor and I break down why this low-impact, high-strategy sport is ideal for curious adults ready to try something new.

What started as a random work event turned into a weekly obsession. I sit down with my mahjong instructors to talk strategy, community, and why this tile game has people in Charleston coming back to the table week after week.

I had no idea what padel was until I stepped onto a glass-walled court and tried it myself. Join me as I learn this fast-growing sport from scratch and figure out why it's popping up all over.