Evolve Move Play Podcast

The body is not a machine, and the brain is not a computer. Hey everyone, welcome back to the Evolve Move Play Podcast. This week my guest is Paul Chek, a world-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness. Over the last three decades Paul has been an incredible force for reconnecting people to the beautiful, complex...

Welcome back to another episode of the Evolve Move Play podcast! This week my guest is Chloe Valdary, a public intellectual and writer who has been published by the Atlantic, New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Chloe is the founder of Theory of Enchantment which helps businesses fight racism systematically by combining the teaching of Dr. Martin Luther King with developmental psychology a...

This week on the EMP Podcast we have Rene Scavington and Tom Coppola from the Origins Parkour facility in Vancouver BC, and founders of the Sport Parkour League. Since the earliest days of parkour, there have been many different competitive formats that have come and gone, and Tom and Rene are two individuals who have really been at the forefront of creating a lasting competitive format for parkou...

Welcome back to another episode of the Evolve Move Play podcast! My guest this week is Kate Galliet, founder of Unbreakable Body and Fit For Real Life. Kate has spent the last two decades helping people overcome the physical and mental hurdles that come with cultivating a truly effective and sustainable healthy lifestyle and I think the message she shares with us in this episode is so important fo...

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Evolve Move Play Podcast. Today we are joined by the one and only Sebastien Foucan! For those of you who are not familiar, Sebastien Foucan is one of the original founding fathers of what became Parkour, Freerunning and Art Du Duplacement. You may have also seen his amazing parkour chase scene in 007: Casino Royale Sebastien is a very fun and thoughtful perso...

Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of the Evolve Move Play Podcast. In this episode I'll be interviewing the Mindful Mover himself, Philip Chubb! Philip specializes in teaching people strength development using gymnastic strength and barbell training, and he is highly influenced by the ideas of high intensity training and Nassim Taleb. I really enjoyed talking to Phil and I think that...

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play Podcast. This week our guest is George Brill! George is a young anthropologist and athlete who trains in ultra running, rock climbing, and freediving. I ran into his fascinating research on the Batek people of Peninsular Malaysia, who are famous for their unique social systems and egalitarianism as well as being one of the most capable tree-climbing cultures on...

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play Podcast! This week our guest is Max Henry, a veteran of the parkour scene and the author of The Parkour Roadmap. Max is a very thoughtful guy who has traveled all over the world and done extensive stunt work and worked at a very high level within parkour. I was initially interested in touching base with him also because he's taken interest in the philosophical...

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play Podcast! Today we’ve got our very good friend John Vervaeke back on the show to talk about speculative fiction and how many of the threads we’ve been exploring around the meaning making show up and are addressed in these powerful and influential narratives. I really enjoyed this conversation and I think that you’ll get a lot out of it, even if you don’t conside...

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play Podcast! Join us today as we talk with TMPST pro athlete Nate Weston about his recent passion project ‘Skull Chatter’. We’ll dive into the balance between creativity and competition as well as taking a look at Nate’s process of maintaining his drive and passion for freerunning while operating at the top levels of the sport. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out...

The role of a coach is so vital. The way we teach can make or break not only our students progress and success, but also their passion for their practice. Nick Winkelman is here today to show us how take our coaching to the next level for ourselves and those who look to us for guidance. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------------------------ 🗒️ SHOW NO...

Something incredibly interesting is happening in Southeast Asia and it may just spark some hope for dealing with Covid-19. Check out the 2nd half of our conversation with Spencer Wells today on the EMP Podcast. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------------------------ 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 07:00 - The Disease Drive (recap) 16:00 - America’s Existen...

Today we're joined by geneticist, anthropologist, author, entrepreneur, and adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Spencer Wells! He's going to help us take a closer look at human evolution and share his insights on the current state of the coronavirus pandemic. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) --------------- 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 05:47...

John Vervaeke is back on the podcast! Today we'll be having a balanced and thoughtful discussion on spirituality and how it can help or hinder us on our path to living a more meaningful life. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------------------------ 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 08:01 - The Spiritual Connection 25:10 - Pointing at God 35:45 - Spirituality,...

Where does movement intersect with meaning? Not all self transformation is positive and today we're talking with Brandon Douglass about how to cultivate a practice that leads to health, balance, and personal growth. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------------------------ 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 04:36 - The Age of the Pandemic 17:25 - The Future is...

You don't have to be injured to experience a great deal of physical pain. Dr. Perry is here to help us find out how to begin the process of healing our emotional traumas to live a free and healthy life. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------------------------ 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 03:31 - Play Prescription 10:06 - Pain and Balancing the Systems 19...

How can play and movement variability bring relief to those who are suffering from chronic pain? Dr. Perry Nickelston is joining us today to talk about the complex subject that is pain science, and how our thoughts and emotions play a bigger role in chronic pain than most people imagine. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------------------------ 🗒️ SHOW N...

Your movement practice should not only improve the health and function of your body, it should also feed your passion for life. K-Star is back for our 50th episode to talk about how to strike a balance between natural movement and conventional fitness so we can get the absolute best from both worlds. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ---------------------------...

A movement practice should be a continual source of health, learning and personal growth. But can it actually have the opposite effect? K-Star is on the podcast today to talk about this subject and more! 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------------------------ 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 05:14 - Finding New Challenges 09:45 - The Training Spectrum 20:13...

What does it mean to be your most heroic self? In today's episode we examine why it takes more than a warrior ethos to achieve heroism. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------------------------ 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 05:15 - Examining the Heroic Archetype 16:56 - The Problem of Hubris 22:49 - The Virtues and Agape 25:41 - Embracing the Feminine Hero...

Have you ever wondered why humans love music and dance? In this episode Simon Thakur helps us uncover what role dance played in the lives of our ancestors and how we used our bodies to tell stories before we had even developed speech. Check it out! 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) --------------- 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 05:59 - Aliveness in Martial Arts 21...

Is a nature connection practice possible even in the midst of quarantines and lock downs? Today we've got EMP coach and wilderness awareness mentor Kyle Koch on the podcast to give some insight how to develop a connection to nature, even if you're sheltered in your city apartment. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------ 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 04:37...

The coronavirus is wreaking havoc across the world, yet there are still some who believe extensive protective measures are an overreaction. That's ridiculous, and we have Erich Lin back on the show today to help us explain why. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) https://www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1 ➡️ Share this Video: https://youtu.be/yV6bgL...

In order to grow and find truth, we have to test our abilities against an opposing force. Whether you're a scientist, a business person, or a martial artist... the process of competition is vital in finding truth and value in your discipline. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ------------------ 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Intro 04:42 - The Answer Seeking Method 09:08...

Is your movement practice in need of some spring cleaning? Erich Lin has spent years cutting through the clutter of his strength training program and his philosophy can help you get more gains in less time, so you can spend more time practicing what you love. 👍 Liked it? Like it! ♥️ Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already) ---------------- 🗒️ SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Erich Lin Intro 05:28 - Philos...