The Movement Fluidity Podcast

In this episode, I interview Paritosh Joshi and Julia Pappageorge who are the co-authors of the paper “Reimagining Disability: A Call to Action” published in the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal. In the article, they compare the two main models of disability, the medical and social models. The medical model believes that people are not “normal” if they have a disability and blames them f...

I am excited to share that I will be participating in the FiveBoro bike tour in New York City this May. This 40 mile bike ride through all five boroughs is to raise money for Cerebral Palsy (CP) research. This is my first (of many) events like this to raise money for CP. I have not been on a bike in months, but I will be posting updates on my Instagram page if you’d like to see the training progre...

Shea Hammond is a player for the US Soccer Para 7-a-side Men’s National Team and for Clemson Paralympic Soccer. He was the youngest member of the men’s national team at age 16, and recently helped the team earn a bronze medal at the Para Pan American games while scoring four goals in the U.S.’s six matches. Shea helped to found the nonprofit organization called CPSoccer, a free soccer training pro...

Kicking off the new year with Bonner Paddock in episode 21! Bonner is a 5x world record holder and a NY times best selling author of “One More Step: Making the Impossible Possible”. All proceeds of the book go to Project Possible, a non-profit developing projects for disabled children globally founded by Bonner. In this episode we talk about our journeys of transforming shame around Cerebral Palsy...

My guest today is Sam Sahl, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at The Hun School of Princeton. Sam explains what he refers to as “adding value” as a coach, where he emphasizes that an athlete’s progress is contingent on the connection they have with you. He also describes how when people build strength, they can change the way they interact with their environment - this growth empowers peopl...

In today’s episode, I had the privilege to interview Jake Arens. Jake was born with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy (CP), he never allowed limitations to be put on him. Out of all of his incredible physical and mental accomplishments, he most recently hiked the Appalachian Trail (AT). This is no easy task for anyone, let alone for someone with a neurological condition such as CP. The AT is a hikin...

Episode 18 of the Movement Fluidity Podcast is here! This is a solo podcast where I talk about some new perspectives on Cerebral Palsy (CP) after my first month of graduate school. I am in my first semester in a Masters of Arts program in Motor Learning and Motor Control. One of my goals is to combine the knowledge from this course to improve my own physical capabilities to prove that anything is...

Back at it with another episode with Dylan Tanguay! Today we tell a story about our trip making it to top of Maine- the summit of Mount Katahdin in Baxter State Park. We took the Saddle trail from Roaring Brook which is a 10.4 mile out and back trail with an elevation of 5,268 feet. Luckily Dylan is an experienced hiker and climber, because my legs essentially stopped working after reaching the su...

Today my guest is Dylan Tanguay. Dylan is a personal trainer, gymnast, rock climber, a super smart guy, and a great friend.  We talk about strength and conditioning in terms of concepts as well as from a coaching perspective. We also dive into the importance of reading randomized control trials to avoid getting caught up in the trendy nonsense in the fitness world. The interview even takes a turn...

On Episode 15 of the Movement Fluidity Podcast we bring on Ian Markow from Markow Training Systems. Ian is an awesome guy who has a very extensive knowledge of all things human movement. I found out about Ian through his social media presence and online video video library called the Elite Video Membership. These classes combine Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), Postural Restoration (PRI), Gary...

In this Episode of The Movement Fluidity Podcast, I interview Richard Finn. Richard is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist, and author of Trigger Point Therapy Made Simple: Serious Pain Relief in 4 Easy Steps. He is an experienced Pain Relief Specialist with a history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Richard starts by explaining his story of how...

Here is the first episode of "Recent Thoughts" on the Movement Fluidity Podcast! These are short 5-10 minute episodes where I will be sharing what has been of interest to me in the field of Kinesiology, Motor Control, Health/Wellness, etc. This episode covers Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) which is an exercise methodology which originates from The Prague School in Czechoslovaki. Vladami...

Today’s guest is Lesley Hoey who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) where she works with the geriatric population, and is specifically interested in pelvic floor health. Lesley’s history includes skilled work in prevention, manual therapy, injury prevention, chronic pain, and fitness. This episode covers Lesley’s background and her holistic approach to training. The main focus for this episode...

In today’s episode, I interview Michael Leary who is a Human Development Coach here in Portland, Maine. Michael has been a role model for me in the last few months and I am super excited to bring him on the show. Enjoy this episode which is a Q&A style where we go back and forth about our experiences and perspectives on things. Some of the topics we talk about include our purpose in life, how...

Today my guest is Olivia McAnirlin, who I met during my undergraduate research work through INBRE at Colby-Sawyer College. Olivia is now a Ph. D. candidate and lab manager at the Virtual Reality and Nature Lab at Clemson University in South Carolina. There, they simulate the effects of being in nature for people who cannot safely spend time outdoors, such as the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disea...

Welcome back to the Movement Fluidity Podcast. Today’s guest is David Lesondak, who is one of the very brightest and most influential individuals in the world of Fascia. David is a manual therapist and an Allied Health Member at The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is also an author, and the host of the Body Talk Podcast, which was a ma...

In this episode I interview Mariana Barreto, the Founder and Director of We Flow Therapy. Mariana is a Manual Osteopath, Craniosacral Practitioner, and Physical Therapist originally from Venezuela, and now runs her practice in Canada. She uses an alternative therapeutic approach to Cerebral Palsy (CP) which focuses on the remodeling of the connective tissue or fascia. We talk about the impact on f...

In this episode, I interview Dr. Blair Voyvodic where he explains his invention, The Body Braid. This set of spiraling straps wraps around your entire body to act as an “extra set” of connective tissue, specifically working with the Spiral Line of fascia from Anatomy Trains. The Body Braid is especially useful for conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy where the connective t...

In this episode, I explain what movement fluidity means to me. Fluid movement is the key to athleticism and pain free living. I dive into the science of energy efficiency, biomechanics, muscular firing sequence, and more. Then, I share what has worked for me to turn my herky jerky movements into smooth and fluid movements. In Episode 1, I talk about my story of being born with Cerebral Palsy to co...

In this episode, I interview Charles Barnard, creator of the Growth Mindset Training Academy. Charles goes over a variety of topics involving having a mindset for success. He explains what the best in any field have in common, and how to get there. If you have ever wondered about how to use visualization and manifestation to reach your goals, this is the episode for you! If you enjoyed the podcast...

Episode Description In this episode, I explain how to use nutrition to improve the health of the brain. I explain the downfalls of the standard American diet, the 90% rule, and why there are better options to counting macronutrients. I also give you a few actionable tools to take away; replacing processed foods with added sugars and vegetable oils with healthy fats and natural sugars will improve...

In this episode, I explain how the mysterious organ known as our fascia can act as the connection between the mind and body. Using this knowledge will help with eliminating chronic pains, releasing built up emotions held in the body, and moving more fluidly.  If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on the platform of your choice! Now available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, an...

Episode Description In this episode, I explain the concept of neuroplasticity and how humans have the ability to change the circuitry in our brains. If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe and leave a review on the platform of your choice! Now available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, and Apple Music. Follow Charlie: Instagram: @movementfluidity @charlie.graffius Link to Non Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) htt...

In this episode, I explain my life’s story from being born with Cerebral Palsy to playing collegiate tennis. I paint the picture of my journey of using myself as a test subject to get to where I am today- a Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM CPT) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NASM CSCS). This introductory episode is to give a background of my drive and the future direction of...