Body Language: A Field Guide

Body Language Relationships with Queer Eye

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Indiana Pacers: A Study on Shape

Michael Jordan clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwwUUXz-A3w Pacers v. Wizards Highlights (the game I saw!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZAhjFIVwcM&t=210s Steph Curry (#30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjUF3Poct1g Giannis (#34) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYmTJFk3Xgc Joanne Carner (golf) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udq3uqlCGW8 Arm Knitting with Stacey (pee first!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNrLse3rSOA Ingleton Pottery (watch his hands, not the clay) https://www.youtub...

Case Study: Hugh Jackman

Here are the links for today's episode, I hope you can take a moment to check them out! Hosting the Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Terhj8mjPwY Interview on the Late show with Stephen Colbert: Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxc6adoUwzE Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM70YUm4znM Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v21ap7mfOrc Tap Dancing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE5ImXvMxII Interview with Juaquin Phoenix on Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2M6hRfCp...

CGI and Video Game Animation

I have been mildly aggravated by CGI and 3D animation for a while, and this week, I thought I'd just dive right in and analyze why CGI and video game characters look and move differently than real (real? live? actual? I don't know...) humans. Also, I think I said General Moff Tarkin instead of Grand Moff Tarkin, I hope all of the die-hard Star Wars fans out there will forgive my slip up. The book I mentioned is called Making Faces by Kevin Aucoin. It's available on Amazon....

Case Study: Helena Bonham Carter

Interview with Colbert P1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMcLnNLzckE Interview with Colbert P2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEkz3jpk4AY Interview with Colbert P3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z8VWkXh9N0 British Academy Film Awards, acceptance speech for Best Actress in the King's Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0POHntCMlv8 Correction: When I talked about mapping Space, I mentioned movement that is close to the body as “near space” and movement that is far away from the body as “far...

Paul Ekman, Micro Expressions, and NOT how to detect a lie

Links!!!! Interview with Paul Ekman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9i-9_QuetA&t=691s Alan Lomax’s Choreometrics project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMPOaqtPXKI Article on Birdwhistell and Lomax from ACE: https://www.culturalequity.org/alan-lomax/friends/birdwhistell Research on Botox and Depression https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0041010115300945...

The Woman King

Paul Eckman review next week! Also, I know I mentioned the Patreon page in the intro to this episode originally, but I just don't have time to keep it up to date. So, ignore what I said about Patreon. If I get to the point where I can put more time into it, I'll let you know!

Hobble Skirts and High Heels: How What We Wear Changes How We Move

Article on sleeve understructure: https://www.bustletextiles.com/post/the-magic-behind-puffy-sleeves History of the Mini skirt (VAM) https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-miniskirt-myth Bustle Article from Smithsonian Magazine: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/although-less-deadly-crinolines-bustles-were-still-pain-behind-180962919/ Robe a la Francaise video (with panniers) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACSksQmUERw Study of corsets and back braces: https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO199...

What Every BODY is Saying (DEBUNK) Part 2 of 2

Watch this one SEVERAL TIMES: Robin Williams Modern Dance https://www.google.com/search?q=robin+williams+birdcage+dance&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS897US897&oq=robin+williams+birdcage+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512l2j0i22i30i625l2j0i22i30j0i22i30i625l4.7711j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:41721358,vid:2FeudWNnMe4 Detecting Lies and Deceit https://www.amazon.com/Detecting-Lies-Deceit-Pitfalls-Opportunities-dp-0470516259/dp/0470516259/ref=dp_ob_title_bk For more information...

What Every BODY is Saying (DEBUNK) Part 1 of 2

Kicking off Season 2 by debunking What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro. What Every Body is Saying (amazon) https://www.amazon.com/What-Every-Body-Saying-Speed-Reading/dp/0061438294/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675603771&sr=8-1 Joe Navarro’s Webiste https://www.jnforensics.com/ 5-4 Podcast on Terry v. Ohio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/terry-v-ohio/id1497785843?i=1000469323083 Triune brain wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triune_brain Triune brain debunked a...

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Interview with Erick Rheam

Check out Erick's work here: www.erickrheam.com Support this podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage Enjoy (occasional) bonus content here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546 Happy Holidays!!

Interview with Marianne Sciucco of Alz Authors

Here is the Alz Authors website, there is a BOATLOAD of information and resources here, definitely check it out! https://alzauthors.com/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver Podcast with Elizabeth Miller: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/ Body Aware Grieving: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Aware-Grieving-Fitness-Trainers/dp/0692459189/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670294311&sr=8-1 Loretta Woodward Veney's Book, Being My Moms Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Moms-Mom-Daughters-Perspectiv...

Holiday Tips

Just a few tips for observing and using body language in the upcoming holiday season! Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage Join the FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546

Field Notes: Looking at Shape with the Indiana Pacers

Who knew a basketball game was the perfect place to observe Shape? Not me. Enjoy! Michael Jordan clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwwUUXz-A3w Pacers v. Wizards Highlights (the game I saw!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZAhjFIVwcM&t=210s Steph Curry (#30) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjUF3Poct1g Giannis (#34) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYmTJFk3Xgc Joanne Carner (golf) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udq3uqlCGW8 Arm Knitting with Stacey (pee first!) https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Field Notes: The Woman King and Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra

This week I share some of my field notes on The Woman King and the Indianapolis Symphonic Orchestra's performance of a Brahms concerto. Then I get a little pissy about racial inequality in the arts. Enjoy. Join the FB group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546 Support the show here: patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage

Interview with Janice Goldmintz

Janice and I talk about building resilience as a caregiver, and how that relates to human movement. Enjoy! Check out Janice’s website here: http://talkaboutaging.com/ Or her FB groups here: https://www.facebook.com/Janicecanhelp Find Janice on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicegoldmintz/ Last, but hopefully not least, you can check out the accompanying blog post here: https://www.fieldguidetobodylanguage.com/post/building-resilience-and-balance...

Exertion and Recuperation

Sometimes narrowing down on one topic is hard. So today, I covered 3 things on my mind; the arc of life, the cycle of exertion and recuperation AND generational gestures. Enjoy!

Interview with Dr. Deb Miller

Dr. Deb Miller and I talk about empathy! Check out her website here: www.drdebmiller.com Purchase her book through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Sorry-Committed-Infidelity/dp/173698201X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GT5LUZ4SQYE6&keywords=more+than+sorry&qid=1663786068&sprefix=more+than+sorry%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1

People Watching 101: Kinesthetic Empathy

This episode is all about how to take a movement you have observed and experience it in your own body. Check out the FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546 Support the podcast on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage In case you're interested here is an article on mirror neurons: Psychology Today Article on Mirror Neurons and Addiction https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-addiction/201907/look-in-the-mirror-neuron-empathy-and-addiction...

Interview with Communication Professor Karen Swett

Who better to have clear up some communication concepts than a communication professor? In this episode Professor Swett walks us through the process of communication, and a few other concepts that are key in understanding body language. Spoiler alert, Karen is also my sister.

People Watching 101: Observation Techniques

Observation techniques from the pro's. If you'd like to read more about observation, check out Beyond Words by Moore and Yamamoto: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Words-Movement-Observation-Analysis/dp/0415610028/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1W1CW64VUM1SW&keywords=beyond+words+carol+lynne+moore&qid=1660783286&sprefix=beyond+words+carol+lynne+moore%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1 You can support the podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage (I will be putting a free movement ob...

Personal Space and Safety

*CONTENT WARNING: Andy and I do, briefly, talk about how to be situationally aware in a shooting situation.* Well, my first interview was a little rough. Andy was an amazing guest, but I’m not convinced anything I said actually made any sense. Stay tuned to the FB group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546 I’ll write up something on Proxemics to try to clear things up. You can check out Andy’s resources here: https://www.thesecuredad.com/podcast Support the show on Patreon: http...

Your Greatest Communication Tool (Part 3)

This week I cover the neuromuscular patterns that help us move through space. For extra FREE content, join the FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546 If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do that on Patreon: patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage

All About Feet

Wether you're obsessed with or grossed out by feet, they contribute to how you move and communicate in a big way! For lots of free bonus content, check out the Field Guide to Body Language FB Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/652063172486546 Join me for Find Your Footing, or an online Pilates Mat Class here: www.voltagepilates.com Click book now to reserve your spot! Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/fieldguidetobodylanguage...

Your Greatest Communication Tool (Part 2)

This week I talk about the next two neuromuscular connections in the body, Core-Distal and Head-Tail, how they connect our body in very functional ways, and also influence our body language. If you're interested in any of the reading material I mention, here are the links.... Anatomy Trains, Thomas Myers https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Trains-Myofascial-Therapists-Professionals/dp/0702078131/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T49HQ0ERY5X4&keywords=anatomy+trains&qid=1657333158&sprefix=anatomy+trains%2C...

Your Greatest Communication Tool (Part 1)

This is the beginning of a three part series on understanding the human body. I'll be talking about how the body is connected and how the basic patterns of connection are reflected in out body language. Enjoy! For more information on Moshe Feldenkrais: https://feldenkrais.com/about-moshe-feldenkrais/ More on Ida Rolf: https://www.rolf.org/history.php More on F. Matthias Alexander: https://alexandertechnique.com/fma/ Support the project on Patreon and enjoy video content: https://www.patreon.com/...

Body Language Book Review

So, there isn't enough room to put links to all the books in the show notes - whoops! - but I did put ALL of the links in a post in the FB group. It's a public group, so feel free to join! How the Body Knows It’s Mind, Beilock https://www.amazon.com/How-Body-Knows-Its-Mind/dp/145162669X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1651712902&sr=1-1 The Meaning of Movement, Kestenberg Amighi https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Movement-Developmental-Perspectives-Kestenberg/dp/1138484636/ref=sr_1_1?...

Myth Busting "Good" Posture

Spoiler Alert!!!! There is no such thing as good posture. In this episode, I'll talk about what's really involved in posture and how is informs our body language. Here are the resources I mentioned: *Please remember to consult your health care provider before starting a movement practice. For Yoga: www.glo.com is a great website for yoga classes. They are an online subscription service with a wide range of classes available. I used it several years ago when they were only offering yoga, and I be...

My Scatterbrained Story

I wanted to take a little time in this episode to share with you why I get so excited about body language and how I came to realize what a big difference it can make in a relationship to understand the movement of others.