How can people maintain discipline, stay motivated, and effectively manage distractions to pursue personal growth and self-improvement? Dan Edwardes explains the value of playing games, and unpacks what motivates him. He discusses the struggle of choosing where to spend your time and energy, and the difficulty of distractions. Dan shares his insights on parkour’s relationship to self efficacy, and the power and importance of storytelling. When asked: How do you manage to get up every day and kee...
Oct 16, 2019•56 min•Season 3Ep. 63
How do movement, coaching, and family intersect to shape personal growth and relationships over time? Chris Rowat and Shirley Darlington-Rowat discuss serendipity, coaching, and Chris’s work with the fire brigade. They share their thoughts on raising kids, setting aside time for family, and training and moving together. Shirley and Chris share their current struggles, some stories about their past, and how parkour has affected their relationship. "You should both be able to enjoy your lives. So ...
Oct 09, 2019•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 62
How can experiences with injury and recovery inform sustainable parkour training and coaching practices? Dan Timms describes his journey with injury and recovery, and how it helped to shape his thoughts about sustainability. He discusses training methods, the forces involved in parkour, and his approach to coaching. Dan unpacks Parkour UK, what it is, what it does, and his involvement with it, before sharing his insight on designing parkour parks. "You see where this is going already. This one d...
Oct 02, 2019•58 min•Season 3Ep. 61
How can personal passion projects and unconventional pursuits outside the classroom enhance teaching effectiveness and foster authentic connections with students? Andy Fisher discusses being a teacher, why he loves it, and how his pursuit of his passions relates to the classroom. He shares his unique and unexpected movement journey before explaining how all of that relates to the passion projects he regularly pursues, such as the Thronin and Hero Forge projects. Andy discusses his thoughts on ef...
Sep 25, 2019•51 min•Season 3Ep. 60
How can the integration of psychology and movement practices contribute to mental wellbeing and personal growth? Kasturi Torchia describes her role with Parkour UK, and how she came to be involved in mental wellbeing and psychology studies. She discusses her family and how they impacted her journey, before unpacking the Esprit Concrete method she has developed. Kasturi shares some of her goals and what she is working on with Esprit Concrete, and discusses the yearly Les Dames du Movement event. ...
Sep 18, 2019•51 min•Season 3Ep. 59
How does the relationship between creative hobbies, personal challenges, and coaching shape the practice and development of movement disciplines? Georgia Munroe explains her interest in music and how that relates to her parkour practice, as well as how she became interested in parkour. She discusses the challenges and goals she is working on, before sharing her experiences with motion capture and Ninja Warrior. Georgia unpacks her thoughts on coaching, her personal journey of improving as a coac...
Sep 11, 2019•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 58
How does engaging in movement practices like Forró and parkour contribute to personal growth, emotional development, and professional coaching? Naomi Honey shares her experiences learning the Brazilian dance of Forró, and how it relates to her other movement practices. She unpacks her work as a life coach; what that means, how it works, and why she loves it so much. Naomi wraps up by discussing her thoughts on her current interests, the idea of success, and self talk. "[It's] amazing. I'm the ch...
Sep 04, 2019•36 min•Season 3Ep. 57
What motivates someone to engage deeply in coaching, creativity, and physical training, and how do personal struggles and life experiences shape this engagement? Charlotte Miles shares her motivations for coaching, why it’s important to her, and how it fits into her life. She digs into more difficult topics; energy and emotional recovery, personal struggles, and her experiences with mortality and grief. Charlotte discusses how parkour affects her life, her definition of success, and finishes wit...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 56
Craig discusses the origin story and inspiration behind the '3 words' question that ends each Movers Mindset episode. He explains its purpose, and the unexpected power of the question as each guest brings their own history, story, and identity to their answer. Craig shares his own three words, before sharing his personal favorite answer from a guest. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/55 --- Hello👋 I'm Craig Constantine . In the Movers Mindset podcast, I talk ...
Aug 23, 2019•4 min•Season 3Ep. 55
How can addressing personal fears and vulnerabilities through movement practices lead to deeper personal growth and stronger community connections? Gogoly Yao explains his background and the journey that led him to where he is now. He discusses how he first encountered parkour, and his work on Esprit Concrete with Kasturi Torchia. Yao shares his current challenges and what he is working on, and discusses his training with Esprit Concrete team member Georgia Munroe. "My focus in training has neve...
Aug 21, 2019•44 min•Season 3Ep. 54
How can a coach ensure their students surpass their own skills and preserve the essence of parkour over generations? Andy Pearson unpacks why he considers himself a failed coach, and dives into what he believes his job as a coach to be. He shares his insights on where to look for coaching and training inspiration outside of parkour, before going through the litany of injuries he’s had, and explaining how they have shaped his training. Andy discusses his current training and how he expects it to ...
Aug 14, 2019•52 min•Season 3Ep. 53
What drives someone to transition from a traditional career path into a freelance life focused on parkour photography and videography, and what insights can they share about this journey? Steve Zavitz shares his passion for parkour photography and film: from his transition to freelancing, his process, and what he likes to create. He discusses the changing style and culture around parkour videos, and the impact social media has had. Steve reflects on the evolving culture, audience, and growth of ...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 52
How can Parkour principles be adapted to improve the health, mobility, and confidence of seniors? Sean Hannah takes us deep into curriculum development; how he researches, the importance of games and fun, and developing with specific audiences in mind. He discusses his role in designing the curriculum for the PK Move Study with Marymount University, and the specific challenges it presented. Sean shares advice on coaching and designing for adults and seniors, before unpacking his current personal...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 51
What are the unique roles and collaborative processes behind the production of Movers Mindset podcast episodes? In our special 50th episode, the Movers Mindset team gets together to discuss what we do, and how far we've come. Each team member explains what they do in the team, and how all of our roles fit together. We talk about working remotely, the freedoms and challenges that come with it, and some of the strategies we use to help with that. The team discusses favorite episodes, things we've ...
Jul 24, 2019•1 hr 50 min•Season 3Ep. 50
What are the strategies and philosophies that guide building inclusive, innovative communities and leveraging multidisciplinary skills for growth? Ryan Ford shares his thoughts on his Parkour EDU program, various coaching methods, and his experience of building a community. He discusses the idea of a talent hotbed, how and why it occurs, and how to apply those ideas, before delving into the world of crypto-currency. Ryan explains what crypto currency is, why he’s so interested in it, its potenti...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 49
What does it take to balance creative passion, personal growth, and professional responsibility while navigating life's unpredictable journey? Amos Rendao reflects on what music means to him, flowing vs planning, and the benefits and importance of journalling. The conversation turns to the idea of success and what that means, before moving to Aikido, and information activism. Amos shares his insights on diet and nutrition, his journey with injuries and recovery, and how he manages self talk. "Jo...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 48
How does moving to Brighton and experiencing injury influence an athlete's approach to training, recovery, and personal growth? Lynn Jung discusses Brighton, what it means to her, and how moving there affected her life. She unpacks how she approaches training, her movement background, and her journey of injury and recovery over the past few years. Lynn shares how she came to freerunning, her current projects, and her involvement with Storm Freerun and xDubai. "Then I moved to England where I did...
Jul 03, 2019•40 min•Season 3Ep. 47
What role does fear, physical limitations, and personal motivation play in pursuing movement-based activities as one ages? Jean Lam reflects on how she became interested in fitness and eventually joined the industry, her love of movement, and what sports and activities she is involved in now. Jean discusses corrective exercise, and shares her insights on programming, motivation, and scope of practice. She goes into injury and rehab, before explaining how she keeps up with coaching best practices...
Jun 26, 2019•29 min•Season 3Ep. 46
What leads someone to transform personal passion for parkour into a career in coaching and movement education? Frank Mejia discusses PK Move and Urban Evolution, and the path to how and why he became a coach. He reflects on his experience with World Chase Tag, explaining the game and its intricacies. Frank shares his thoughts on travel and the role it’s played in his journey, before wrapping up with his thoughts on competition. "Teaching is such a privilege. It’s so much fun to bring people up a...
Jun 19, 2019•36 min•Season 3Ep. 45
What factors contribute to the longevity and success of community-driven parkour programs? Rosy Noguchi discusses her involvement in PK Move, coaching, and why she is passionate about what they are doing. She shares her thoughts on the DC Women’s community, and why it’s been successfully running for 6+ years. Rosy reflects on the benefits of traveling for parkour, and closes out with her experiences with gender and intergenerational training in parkour. "I just thought it was cool, man. You're o...
Jun 12, 2019•25 min•Season 3Ep. 44
Craig unpacks the philosophical motivations behind the podcast, discussing movement as an intellectual path, going beyond the physical. He delves into the importance of learning from experts, pushing human potential, and pursuing mastery. Craig explains his goal of fostering discussion and sharing ideas, and invites listeners to join in that goal. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/43 --- Hello👋 I'm Craig Constantine . In the Movers Mindset podcast, I talk wit...
Jun 07, 2019•5 min•Season 3Ep. 43
What makes the DC metro Parkour community unique, and how does it integrate diverse philosophies and populations to sustain and grow the practice of Parkour? Victor Crittenden digs into the DC Metro Parkour community, explaining what it is, who is involved, and why it is unique. He discusses the various definitions, ethos, and approaches to parkour, and how each shows an important piece of the parkour puzzle. Vic shares his thoughts around the governance of parkour, and finishes with the importa...
Jun 05, 2019•43 min•Season 3Ep. 42
What experiences and practices shape the transition from structured movement disciplines to embodied, intuitive forms of movement and healing? Weena Pauly-Tarr shares her history of dance, her brief encounter with parkour, and how those experiences have led to where she is now. She unpacks her work with somatic therapy, and the profound changes motherhood has brought to her life and practice. Weena reflects on her current interests in embodiment and impulse, and discusses her search for what is ...
May 29, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 41
What role does competition play in shaping the growth and community of Parkour? Michael ‘Frosti Fresh’ Zernow discusses his career, passion for community building, and his experiences with the Red Bull Art of Motion competition. He shares his views on competition in general, his unique perspective on how parkour has grown, and the potential it has as it continues to grow. Frosti explains his involvement in the United States Parkour association, his love of collaboration, and how he’s found and f...
May 22, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 40
What impact does practicing Parkour have on personal transformation and navigating the challenges of motherhood? Teresa Vazquez-Dodero describes the changes and sacrifices of motherhood, both in body and mind. She explains her initial experiences with parkour, how the community drew her in, and her views on defying stereotypes in parkour. Teresa discusses her unique perspective of risk, her studies in multiculturalism, and finishes by sharing the benefits of parkour for all ages. "I would descri...
May 15, 2019•35 min•Season 3Ep. 39
What role does overcoming obstacles through movement play in personal growth and community building? Marcus Lincoln shares his experiences both as a participant and an organizer of the Texas Winter Jam, and the importance the event holds for the national and local communities. He explains his ideas on challenge mindset, and his approach to both training and coaching. Marcus discusses his plans for traveling, the impact travel has had on him, and the adventure of learning new languages. "Parkour ...
May 08, 2019•35 min•Season 3Ep. 38
What motivates someone to blend parkour, yoga, and play into a movement practice that fosters creativity and personal growth? Lauren Messeck describes her work with the Parkour Visions project, Movement for All, and her personal project, Yoga Move. She discusses her interest in climbing, bare feet versus minimalist shoes, and her background in the performing arts. Lauren reflects on her voice over work, and expresses her passion for helping people to rediscover play. "I can engage with the world...
May 01, 2019•59 min•Season 3Ep. 37
What are the inherent challenges of growing and monetizing a Parkour community without losing its core values and spirit? 35 episodes and 2 years later, Adam McClellan returns to Movers Mindset. Adam deserves a large measure of credit because he was willing to be the original guinea pig for this crazy experiment. Our first interview was a simple Q&A style but in this episode we have an in depth conversation about the cycles a community goes through, the nature of parkour, and the type of peo...
Apr 24, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 36
What impact can parkour have on recovery and personal growth after a serious health challenge? Nancy Lorentz opens up about her experience fighting cancer, and the role that parkour played in her recovery. She unpacks how her recovery inspired the idea of PK Move, and shares her ‘parkour origin story.’ Nancy discusses her thoughts on parkour’s growth and spirit, PK Move’s current goals, and finishes with her insights on how to attract older individuals to parkour. "[A]t the time of the diagnosis...
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 35
What factors contribute to the success of PK Move’s mission to make Parkour accessible to underserved communities and older adults? PK Move founders Nancy Lorentz, Jean Lam, and Rosy Noguchi sit down to discuss everything PK Move; how they started, the challenges they face as a non-profit, and the unique relationship they have with their community. The team explains PK Move’s mission, the specific groups they serve, and the programs they run, including their PK Silver seniors program. They unpac...
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 34
