Dr. Emily Rausch

Pole Performance Podcast

Health EN ↓ 173 episodes

Bridging the gap between pole dance & exercise and sport science. Hosted by Dr. Emily Rausch a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who specializes in helping pole dancers learn how to not f*ck up their bodies and unf*ck them when they do.

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Dr. Emily Rausch

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[On Resistance Training] Bodyweight Training is Not Enough for Pole Dancers 03.07.2026 43:22

Celebrate me no longer being married to a f*ckass man with a FLASH SALE July 6-10. 50% off all my offerings Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - i have tons of resources for you! Instagram

Structuring Your Training Means Not Skipping Steps 26.06.2026 47:54

Webinar on building a training plan Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - i have tons of resources for you! Instagram Other episodes on training plans training more isn't helping you progress training load vs injury risk the best training plan

Stop Sabotaging Yourself 29.05.2026 25:29

Webinar on building a training plan Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - i have tons of resources for you! Instagram

Train Like You Might Crash 14.05.2026 27:40

Register for How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders Pole Dancing Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - i have tons of resources for you! Instagram

Training Load vs. Injury Risk 01.05.2026 29:22

Chatting about acute:chronic training load and how tracking it can help increase your progress & decrease your risk of injury. Register for Strong on Stage! Spreadsheet to track training load (very detailed & nerdy) Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - i have tons of resources for you! Instagram

4 Mistakes Pole Dancers Make When Putting a Performance Piece Together 24.04.2026 31:21

Training More isn't Helping You Progress 10.04.2026 35:50

More training isn't better. Better training is better. Let's chat about what that actually means and what it looks like for your weekly schedule. Masterclass on structuring your training Listen to the end of the episode to get a coupon code. Instructor course info & sign up! Enrollment is open until 4/12

Hypermobility & Your Pole Training 03.04.2026 54:14

Chatting about hypermobility & how it can affect your pole training. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Reflecting on 9 Years of Pole Dancing 28.03.2026 32:20

Today is my 9 year pole anniversary! I yapped about some things I would have done differently when I first started and shared some goals for the future. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Are your students physically ready for what you're teaching? 20.03.2026 37:19

Chatting about physical preparedness & exercise periodization. SIGN UP FOR MY FREE INTENSIVE FOR INSTRUCTORS: THE POLE READINESS FRAMEWORK Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Are you being an irresponsible pole instructor? 27.02.2026 18:13

Being a pole instructor comes with a lot of responsibility, beyond knowing how to demo tricks. Your students will look to you for guidance on their training. What you tell them will have a profound impact on their longevity in this form of movement. Low Flow Summit Instructor Course Info & Interest List

POTS & Training 21.02.2026 45:21

Chatting about the different types & presentations of POTS and how to navigate training if you have this condition. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - see courses for instructor course info. Instagram

You Don't Have to Lose Weight to Get Better at Pole 06.02.2026 20:05

WARNING: I talk about losing Samson at the beginning. Skip to 6:30 to not hear about him leaving me. Chatting about how the idea that losing weight/being in a smaller body is the only option for getting better at pole. It's not. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - see courses for instructor course info. Instagram

Are you Peeing Your Pants in Class? 30.01.2026 40:26

Chatting about core & pelvic floor dysfunction and sharing strategies to help with it. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - see courses for instructor course info. Instagram

Using Your Body’s Energy Systems to Improve Your Pole Performance 16.01.2026 27:59

Chatting about the body's energy systems and ways you can use them to improve your pole training. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

How to Set Realistic Pole Goals 08.01.2026 55:11

It's that time of year! Are you setting SMART pole goals for yourself? I chat about how I approach goal setting in this episode. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Starting Pole Dancing? Here’s What Beginners Need to Know 01.01.2026 31:11

For my new pole babes! Here's what I want you do know before you sign up for your first class. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Are you frustrated with your progress? 13.12.2025 28:49

Chatting about a common pain point across all levels of pole dancers: the expectation that you'll achieve a certain trick in XX timeframe. Join my small group coaching pod, the Pole Progress Collective Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

How I Prepare for Photoshoots 05.12.2025 56:01

Hi Friends! Taking photos is one of my favorite things and I've created a procedure to make photoshoots both more efficient and less stressful for myself that I share in this episode. Pole Progress Collective (small group coaching) information Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

The Best Training Plan 25.11.2025 29:37

Spoiler Alert: there's not one "best" or "right" way to train. Things mentioned: Black Friday Sale! All of my offerings will be discounted November 28-December 1st. 2026 Coaching Pod - add your name to the interest list!

All About the Low Back 27.10.2025 40:55

Chatting about the low back & answering your questions from my IG story. Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

All About the Knee 18.10.2025 29:24

Want to reduce your risk of lower body injuries? Join me for my upcoming masterclass: How to Not F*ck Up Your Lower Body Pole Dancing . KneePads: https://www.beeskneeskneepads.com/ use code: DREMILY to save $$ Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Looking for a DIY rehab plan for the hamstring (or shoulders)? I got you! Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

What NOT to do for a Hamstring Injury 11.10.2025 34:33

Chatting about the hamstrings and what not to do if you injure yours. Want to reduce your risk of lower body injuries? Join me for my upcoming masterclass: How to Not F*ck Up Your Lower Body Pole Dancing . Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Looking for a DIY rehab plan for the hamstring (or shoulders)? I got you! Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

You're an Athlete. Train Like One. 29.09.2025 19:44

A rant about the common delusion that pole dancers aren't athletes and don't need to train like one. Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Ways Pole Dancers Get Injured 26.09.2025 26:07

Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram