Movers Mindset

How does one balance pursuing multiple creative and physical endeavors while maintaining long-term growth and curiosity? Practical insights into climbing, gymnastics, and writing illuminate the shared themes of persistence and adaptability. "My real goal is to get people thinking about how to apply all these different kinds of steps to their own training or injuries or whatever they are working on...

What role does curiosity play in shaping movement, interactions, and personal growth? The nuanced relationship between uncertainty and opportunity defines how we engage with challenges. "If you protect yourself from all uncertainty, maybe you are protecting yourself from falling down a well or getting eaten by a bear, but you're also protecting yourself from love." ~ Flynn Disney (8:05) The conver...

What unique insights and challenges arise from participating in World Chase Tag and how do they intersect with the broader culture and practices of parkour? This discussion explores the tension between preserving authenticity and adapting for mainstream appeal in parkour competitions. "Being playful, goofing around, is part of keeping your head in the game. And if you lose that playfulness, that's...

What insights and experiences are shared about balancing personal life, professional commitments, and community involvement in Parkour and humanitarian work? The journey from Washington, DC, to sabbatical in Scotland highlights the value of rest and self-reflection. "You don’t need to earn a break; you’re allowed to just take time off and breathe and enjoy your life a little bit." ~ Adrienne Touma...

What makes bike racing a unique and transformative experience for individuals and communities? Bike racing is Joan Hanscom’s life; from racing for fun, to professionally organizing races, to running an entire bike racing organization, Joan has done it all. She talks about all things bike racing; from how she got started, to organizing, to the challenges facing women in the sport. Joan discusses he...

What insights can be gained from a 15-year journey with Parkour, including its challenges, influences, and personal growth? Parkour becomes a lens to explore passion, longevity, and the evolution of personal practice. "The thing with Parkour, we don't have enough money in our industry right now to care enough about rehab and pre-hab… strength and conditioning and everything." ~ Callum Powell (18:4...

What role do movement and Parkour play in personal growth and self-discovery? The journey from childhood play to structured Parkour reveals profound insights into discipline and self-development. "In order to be free, you have to do what you feel is the right thing, not just what you want to do the whole time." ~ Pedro Bessa (21:28) The conversation examines the transition from casual exploration...

How does an obsession with movement shape personal practices and creative expression? Exploring movement extends beyond physicality into music, art, and mindfulness. "I try to listen to whatever my heart tells me to be doing." ~ Andrew Obenreder (5:37) The conversation explores Andrew's lifelong obsession with movement and its far-reaching impact on personal and creative practices. Movement, in th...

What challenges and insights arise from navigating menopause, maintaining health, and balancing creative pursuits? Selene Yeager doesn’t shy away from topics other might avoid; in fact, she is leading the conversation around menopause. She shares her journey into creating a podcast about menopause, and her own experiences with menopause. Selene explains her thoughts on diet, nutrition, health trac...

What role does movement, particularly parkour, play in fostering personal growth, connection, and creativity? Playing tag on national television was never something Mike Araujo imagined when he started training parkour. He discusses his path in parkour and the opportunities he’s gained from it. Mike shares his experiences with World Chase Tag, and his thoughts on competition. He explains his perso...

How do the experiences of deafness, architecture, and parkour intersect to influence design and accessibility? While it’s not immediately apparent that Jade Amber Ragoshke is unilaterally deaf, it is a defining factor for her life and work. She shares her experiences with deafness, learning about it, and adapting to it. Jade discusses architecture and her ongoing research into the connections betw...

What motivates and defines meaningful conversations in podcasting, and how does preparation and intentionality shape these interactions? Doing the ‘same’ thing over 100 times seems like a lot, but feels like much less when each time is a unique and valuable experience. Craig discusses the process he uses to create space and have authentic conversations with each guest. He unpacks the idea of ‘prun...

What drives personal growth, resilience, and connection in the face of challenges like health conditions and cultural transitions? Diagnosed at age 18, diabetes has simply been a fact of life for Josh Wit. He discusses traveling to Germany and his experiences training and living with diabetes. Josh unpacks why he loves workshops and training with community. He shares stories of how diabetes affect...

How can modern individuals reconnect with their environment and integrate practices like farming, movement, and philosophy into their lives for personal and societal benefit? Farming is André Miller’s way of life, a way that connects him physically to the land that feeds him. He discusses his relationship with athletics and his introduction to Systema. André unpacks how he came to his personal phi...

How can movement practices and interactions with nature inspire personal growth and improve physical and mental well-being? Going to a gym doesn’t cut it for Kyle Koch; His movement is guided by being in nature and responding to his environment. He recounts his movement journey from beginnings to rediscovery, and explains his current training. Kyle shares his insights on learning to interact with...

How do individuals navigate transformation and mindset shifts in their personal and professional lives, and what role does reflection and intentionality play in fostering deeper connections and growth? Transformation is often thought of as a particular turning point, but Vivian Carrasco views it as a daily practice. She discusses stillness, shifting your mindset, and her touch stones. Vivi unpacks...

How can individuals use movement, mindfulness, and intentional living to transform their lives and overcome challenges? Against all odds, Howard ‘Cosmo’ Palmer survived serious heart problems in his childhood to become a healthy, active athlete into his 40s. he describes his childhood health journey and its effects on his life. Cosmo discusses his thoughts on changing your habits, and his personal...

How does an individual's experience with movement and community influence their personal growth and perspective on life? Moving to a different country and starting over is a challenge that Renae Dambly embraced. She shares how parkour and movement fit into her life, and how she takes care of herself, especially after moving to Germany. Renae unpacks her perception of herself vs other’s viewpoints,...

What role do discipline, intuition, and personal transformation play in practicing and teaching yoga? Mark Balfe-Taylor prefers to ‘go with the flow’ rather than plan everything out… it just so happens that his ‘flow’ led to a successful career as a yoga teacher and trainer. He shares his thoughts on teaching yoga, and the journey he embarked on to get there. Mark discusses the lessons he learned...

How does one integrate diverse movement practices, personal philosophies, and life experiences to create something unique while addressing challenges like pain and injury? Not quite fitting in can seem negative, but it is what inspired Amy Slevin to create something new. She unpacks the role movement holds in her life, and how she came to create FlowMotion Yoga. Amy discusses her thoughts on pain...

What lessons and insights can be drawn from mountaineering, personal growth, and facing challenges? Climbing Mt Everest and the 7 Summits is a huge accomplishment, for John Beede, it’s only the beginning of the story. He discusses his book  The Warrior Challenge: 8 Quests for Boys to Grow Up with Kindness, Courage and Grit , and his reasons for writing it. John shares his experiences from mou...

What are the intersections of movement practices, leadership, and cultural anthropology? ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’ is a statement that Alex Pavlotski lives by as a cartooning ethnographer. He explains ethnography and anthropology, and shares his thoughts on parkour and where it’s headed. Alex discusses leadership and his project Word Magick, as well as his goals for an illustrated thes...

What role does intentionality play in effective communication and personal growth? Although she is officially an ‘expert’ in communication, Angie Flynn-McIver simply considers herself constantly fascinated by it. Angie Flynn-McIver discusses intention; What it is, coaching it, and practicing it. She shares her own stories of intention, coaching, and travel, and gives advice on finding your guiding...

What inspires the integration of movement disciplines, performance art, and endurance challenges to create a meaningful cultural and personal impact? Is parkour about athleticism, or performance art? To David Banks, it is both at once. He shares his movement journey and inspirations, from martial arts to parkour to drama. David unpacks some of his projects, including the Movement Card and his vari...

How do personal practices in movement, mindfulness, and creativity interconnect and influence an individual's approach to life and challenges? At first glance, Adam Echa is a jack of all trades, but all of his practices and interests are connected. He shares the role of music in his life, his interest in photography, and his experiences riding bicycle deliveries in New York City. Adam discusses hi...