Science of Slink: The Evidence Based Pole Podcast with Dr. Rosy Boa

In this episode we are joined by Kelsey Britt, who in addition to being a yoga teacher is also a somatic sexuality educator! We talk about her movement history, how she came to be a sexuality educator, and what her job is as a somatic sexual educator. Kelsey also shares ways to be present in your body and how to give yourself permission to explore! You can find Kelsey Britt’s here https://www.kels...

In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Tia Ukpe-Wallace, DPT, who in addition to being a pelvic health physical therapist is also a pole teacher! We talk about what the pelvic floor is, common problems (and what to do about them!), when to seek professional help and specific things for pole dancers to consider about their pelvic floors. You can find Dr. Tia and make appointments to work with her at h...

This week we've got a quick little bonus episode to talk about the effect that different body proportions have on pole dance: what moves are harder or easier if you have a higher or lower center of gravity? Or for shorter versus longer arms, torso and legs? If you're interested in finding your exact center of gravity, you can use this exercise designed for physics students. Stroink, Gerhar...

In this episode we're joined by strength & flexibilty coach Britta Paulin to talk about cross-training for pole. We discuss the relationship between strength and flexibility, off seasons, the psychology of coaching, what pole students should know about anatomy and cycles of pole tricks. You can find Britta online at on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/its.britta/ and on her website A...

This week we talk about rest including what rest is, what counts as rest and how often you should rest. I also go into depth about some of the symptoms of overtraining (which in my experience is actually pretty common in pole dancer!) the fitness/fatigue model. A big thank you to everyone to submitted questions! Herring, S. A., Ben Kibler, W., Putukian, M., Berkoff, D. J., Bytomski, J., Carson, E....

This week we’re joined by circus researcher and physical therapist Stephanie Greenspan (DPT,OCS,NCS) to talk about her research, including a recently published year-long study of circus artists & injuries that includes polers! We talk about the current state of research in the area, what they’ve learned from the data so far and some (maybe surprising!) takeaways for polers. - Read the study: h...

This week we're joined by personal trainer and functional strength coach Theresa Racicot, who has been helping train circus artists since 2002 (that's before the first pole studio even opened, depending on how you measure it!). We cover a lot in this episode, including discussing hypermobility, functional strength & diet culture. You can find Theresa and Reimagym at https://reimagym.co...

This week join Rosy Boa she dusts off her PhD for a mini literature review on the science of flow! You may have heard about "flow state" before: it's a well studied psychological state where you're totally focused on the task at hand, enjoying yourself and not self-conscious at all. If you're looking to tap into that in your dance you absolutely don't want to miss this on...

This week we're joined by Angela Prescott PT, DPT, CMPT, CMTPT, CSCS (aka the Acro PT!) for a really wonderful discussion. We talk about thoracic (AKA middle back) mobility, what fascia are are how they affect your pole dance, why you shouldn't roll out your IT band, continuing to pole dance as we age, what PTs are and what sort of training they get and, as promised, bras and breathing. Yo...

WAIT! Before you listen to this episode, please participate in Ginger’s study. It takes just a minute & you’ll be helping create more Pole Science: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbc5LkX4sSV-ARA3WxIBeCPATVXNeEqQa-DiKU62kS875TsQ/viewform This week’s episode we chat with Ginger Vanhoozer about her research on pole from a public health perspective, how surveys work (and sometimes don’t...

This week we're joined by Maria Haralambis (M.Ed., NASM CES, FMT, Ph. D. Student) to talk about dance science. We discuss what is dance science is & how it’s done (as well as some areas for improvement), the importance of anatomy while learning dance and the harms of “push” culture. You can find Maria on Instagram as @the.dancescientist or on her website: https://www.thedancescientist.net...

Today we’re joined by Dr. Hannah Sansavath, ND, to talk about red (and green!) flags in pole and aerial movement, tendonitis, when to see a doctor and pain in pole. Please note Dr. Sansavath is a doctor but not your doctor and the content of this podcast is not medical advice. If in doubt, please see a doctor! You can find Dr. Sansavath at acemedseattle.com or on Instagram as @suriyoaerial. Sign u...

In this episode I talk about 9 RED FLAGS to look out for when you’re reading scientific research, including a couple that are specific to pole research. (Plus a couple of rants about the practice of doing science–sorry, I can’t help myself. 😅) Sign up for the Pole for Pleasure Challenge here: https://www.slinkthroughstrength.com/pole-for-pleasure-challenge   Studies I mentioned:  Whitehead, K., &...

In this episode we're joined by former professional circus performer and athletic therapist Yasmine Mucher for an overview of what every pole dancer (or other artistic athlete) needs to know about how to take care of their body. From nutrition, hydration and sleep to managing stress and persistent (but wrong!) exercise myths, we cover a TON in this episode. You can find Yasmine at https://www....

In this episode we're joined by pole dancer and personal trainer Rachel Lovitt (CPT, FRCms) to talk about what exercise science is, some common myths and misconceptions and some tips that you can apply today to help enhance your pole dance and movement life more generally. You can find Rachel at https://linktr.ee/mindfulmovementandliving. If you're interested in joining Rachel and me for o...

This week, by request, I talk more in depth about my own pole journey, why I started my studio, what evidence-based pole is and why we should all care about it. Studio website: https://www.slinkthroughstrength.com/ The Evidence-Based Pole Podcast aims to help pole dancers feel better on and off the pole by talking with experts and diving into relevant scientific research to find evidence-based ins...

What is trauma and what are some ways it might affect pole dancers in particular? What are some do’s and don’ts for creating pole spaces where everyone can thrive? What does “trauma-informed” mean and what questions should you ask as student if a teacher or studio says that they are? And what can pole students do to make pole spaces more inclusive and welcoming? We cover all of this and more in th...

Today we're joined by aerial coach and educator Lauren Kehl to talk about--among other things--how aerial artists have benefited from more evidence-based instruction, how to build body awareness and grace and what all pole & aerial students should know about anatomy. More places to find Lauren: - https://www.instagram.com/laurenkehl - https://www.laurenkehl.com/ The Evidence-Based Pole Pod...

How do you know if you're eating enough to fuel your pole dance? What's the difference between a nutritionist and a dietician (and when should you see one)? Do you need supplements? We’ll cover all of that and more in this episode, where we talk with Tatanya Long (MS, RD, LD). Blog posts: http://fuelingcircus.com/fueling-blog/ Contact Tatyana: http://fuelingcircus.com/fueling-blog/ CORRECT...