How does the experience of transitioning between different roles—such as coach, business consultant, and relationship coach—shape perspectives on community, creativity, and personal fulfillment? For Maggie Spaloss, transitioning from coaching parkour into coaching relationships and intimacy felt like a natural progression. She discusses her connection parkour, and how it’s evolved from mom, to coach, to business consultant. Maggie shares her thoughts on coaching, and her transition into relation...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 123
What roles do movement, play, and internal-external balance play in human connection and self-expression? The balance between internal and external experiences shapes how individuals perceive and express themselves. "Let us have the capacity to lose the safety, and the illusion of the safety, that we are given in our century, to figure out that pain is our beautiful companion." ~ Sarah Mohr (16:32) The conversation explores the intrinsic human connection to movement and play, emphasizing how the...
Jan 27, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 122
How does movement, particularly parkour, serve as a reflection of one's mental and physical state while fostering personal growth and community connection? Movement reveals the intricate connection between physical challenges and mental states. "One thing I really love about parkour, and what it's been for me, is that it’s kind of a perfect mirror—I think, Dan Edwardes spoken about this a lot—but it’s a perfect mirror of who you are right now at this very moment." ~ Brandon Sandén (1:28) The con...
Jan 21, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 121
What is the relationship between physical movement practices like floor work, yoga, and breath, and how do these practices influence personal growth and teaching methods? Discover how confronting the hardness of the floor can transform both physical practice and personal resilience. "You want to be friends with the floor. You wanna caress the floor, you wanna melt into the floor. There's always you in relation to this thing." ~ Nika Jankovic (2:42) The conversation discusses the interplay betwee...
Jan 14, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 120
How do individuals decide what to share with others, and what strategies are effective for meaningful communication? The conversation explores the interplay between offering help and withholding it to foster personal growth. "Anything that, sort of, gets you out of the rigidity of pattern is what lights you up." ~ Joe Boyle (17:50) The conversation explores the complexity of communication, focusing on the tension between offering and withholding help. It examines whether sharing insights is alwa...
Jan 12, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 119
What strategies can be used to help individuals overcome personal and environmental barriers to achieve their physical and mental wellness goals? When Jim Bathurst first began his fitness blog in college, he never imagined it would lead to a successful career as a personal trainer and coach. He shares his journey from athlete to coach, and how he approaches helping people. Jim discusses setting and achieving goals, recharging his energy, and music. He reflects on changes with Beast Skills and Ne...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 118
What motivates and shapes the personal experiences and practices of someone who navigates both the parkour and climbing communities? Exploring mindfulness in movement reveals deeper insights into personal and communal growth. "It's interesting how it somehow reveals our own thought process. So the exact sequence of my feet in some stride up to something— or the exact way that I place my hands, reveals how I think about movement." ~ Oliver Thorpe (15:07) The conversation touches on the intersecti...
Dec 06, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 117
How can individuals integrate nature, education, art, and personal healing into creating positive change for themselves and their communities? Lindsey Kleinberg advocates for nature play in the most important way; practicing what she preaches. She shares her experiences raising her family through alternative and nature education, and why it’s important to her. Lindsey describes the benefits home gardening, self-care, and how she approaches creating change. She discusses books, blogging, art, and...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 116
What can be learned from reflecting on personal growth and authenticity through the lenses of podcasting and movement? Exploring the intersection of self-expression and discipline through creative mediums. "Experimentation was key for me. And I think it's just like, where are you finding the growth?" ~ Brandon Douglass (13:04) This conversation explores the themes of personal growth, authenticity, and creative expression, using podcasting and movement as central mediums. Topics include navigatin...
Nov 12, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 115
What influences the balance between seriousness and playfulness in physical training and movement practices? Physical challenges highlight the intricate relationship between personal growth and self-reflection. "I think that there is a lot of creativity for one— but also, just progression, that happens in the space of being playful, goofing around, and not taking your practice too seriously." ~ Alyssa Serpa (13:07) The conversation focuses on the interplay of seriousness and playfulness in Parko...
Nov 05, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 114
How does exploring one's center and asking questions influence personal growth and understanding? Asking the right questions transforms challenges into opportunities for growth. "I think that a way to find creativity and inspiration is, try to read something, try to see something that is not what you usually see, that is not what you usually do. Make yourself feel uncomfortable, and make yourself feel comfortable in the uncomfortable." ~ Sebastián Ruiz Jiménez (2:30) The discussion explores the ...
Oct 28, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 113
What lessons and insights can be drawn from personal experiences in Parkour and community development? Exploring how personal growth intertwines with professional experiences in Parkour and community development. "Getting things out there, 85, 90% done, and then there maybe being a few little fixes you do, is actually harmless compared to making people wait or never getting to the end of a project." ~ Chris Grant (15:49) The conversation explores the evolution of roles and responsibilities withi...
Oct 28, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 112
How does one balance pursuing multiple creative and physical endeavors while maintaining long-term growth and curiosity? Practical insights into climbing, gymnastics, and writing illuminate the shared themes of persistence and adaptability. "My real goal is to get people thinking about how to apply all these different kinds of steps to their own training or injuries or whatever they are working on and be able to do things for themselves." ~ Steven Low (15:59) This conversation weaves through the...
Oct 27, 2021•21 min•Season 5Ep. 111
What role does curiosity play in shaping movement, interactions, and personal growth? The nuanced relationship between uncertainty and opportunity defines how we engage with challenges. "If you protect yourself from all uncertainty, maybe you are protecting yourself from falling down a well or getting eaten by a bear, but you're also protecting yourself from love." ~ Flynn Disney (8:05) The conversation begins with an exploration of curiosity as a driving force behind personal growth and movemen...
Oct 25, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 110
What unique insights and challenges arise from participating in World Chase Tag and how do they intersect with the broader culture and practices of parkour? This discussion explores the tension between preserving authenticity and adapting for mainstream appeal in parkour competitions. "Being playful, goofing around, is part of keeping your head in the game. And if you lose that playfulness, that's when I get really worried that I won't be able to perform." ~ Olof Wood (15:20) The conversation ex...
Oct 21, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 109
What insights and experiences are shared about balancing personal life, professional commitments, and community involvement in Parkour and humanitarian work? The journey from Washington, DC, to sabbatical in Scotland highlights the value of rest and self-reflection. "You don’t need to earn a break; you’re allowed to just take time off and breathe and enjoy your life a little bit." ~ Adrienne Toumayan (4:59) The conversation begins with reflections on taking a sabbatical and the challenges of pri...
Oct 14, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 108
What makes bike racing a unique and transformative experience for individuals and communities? Bike racing is Joan Hanscom’s life; from racing for fun, to professionally organizing races, to running an entire bike racing organization, Joan has done it all. She talks about all things bike racing; from how she got started, to organizing, to the challenges facing women in the sport. Joan discusses her work at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, and the importance of outreach and the larger picture...
Sep 25, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 107
What insights can be gained from a 15-year journey with Parkour, including its challenges, influences, and personal growth? Parkour becomes a lens to explore passion, longevity, and the evolution of personal practice. "The thing with Parkour, we don't have enough money in our industry right now to care enough about rehab and pre-hab… strength and conditioning and everything." ~ Callum Powell (18:48) The conversation focuses on Callum’s 15-year journey with Parkour, exploring how his passion has ...
Sep 24, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 106
What role do movement and Parkour play in personal growth and self-discovery? The journey from childhood play to structured Parkour reveals profound insights into discipline and self-development. "In order to be free, you have to do what you feel is the right thing, not just what you want to do the whole time." ~ Pedro Bessa (21:28) The conversation examines the transition from casual exploration to structured training in Parkour, highlighting the importance of discipline, values, and self-disco...
Sep 23, 2021•24 min•Season 5Ep. 105
How does an obsession with movement shape personal practices and creative expression? Exploring movement extends beyond physicality into music, art, and mindfulness. "I try to listen to whatever my heart tells me to be doing." ~ Andrew Obenreder (5:37) The conversation explores Andrew's lifelong obsession with movement and its far-reaching impact on personal and creative practices. Movement, in this context, is not just about physicality but also integrates art forms such as music, painting, and...
Sep 01, 2021•21 min•Season 5Ep. 104
What challenges and insights arise from navigating menopause, maintaining health, and balancing creative pursuits? Selene Yeager doesn’t shy away from topics other might avoid; in fact, she is leading the conversation around menopause. She shares her journey into creating a podcast about menopause, and her own experiences with menopause. Selene explains her thoughts on diet, nutrition, health tracking, and cycling. She discusses her relationship with writing, and what she’s currently reading. "W...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 5Ep. 103
What role does movement, particularly parkour, play in fostering personal growth, connection, and creativity? Playing tag on national television was never something Mike Araujo imagined when he started training parkour. He discusses his path in parkour and the opportunities he’s gained from it. Mike shares his experiences with World Chase Tag, and his thoughts on competition. He explains his personal definition of parkour, sharing it with others, and his thoughts on how the community has changed...
Jul 09, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 102
How do the experiences of deafness, architecture, and parkour intersect to influence design and accessibility? While it’s not immediately apparent that Jade Amber Ragoshke is unilaterally deaf, it is a defining factor for her life and work. She shares her experiences with deafness, learning about it, and adapting to it. Jade discusses architecture and her ongoing research into the connections between architecture, parkour, and accessibility. She reflects on disability, designing for all people, ...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 101
What motivates and defines meaningful conversations in podcasting, and how does preparation and intentionality shape these interactions? Doing the ‘same’ thing over 100 times seems like a lot, but feels like much less when each time is a unique and valuable experience. Craig discusses the process he uses to create space and have authentic conversations with each guest. He unpacks the idea of ‘pruning’ your projects and how reflection is integral to the process. Craig shares his personal reasons ...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 100
What drives personal growth, resilience, and connection in the face of challenges like health conditions and cultural transitions? Diagnosed at age 18, diabetes has simply been a fact of life for Josh Wit. He discusses traveling to Germany and his experiences training and living with diabetes. Josh unpacks why he loves workshops and training with community. He shares stories of how diabetes affects his practice, and his thoughts on training and community. "I had to learn over a long period of ti...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 99
How can modern individuals reconnect with their environment and integrate practices like farming, movement, and philosophy into their lives for personal and societal benefit? Farming is André Miller’s way of life, a way that connects him physically to the land that feeds him. He discusses his relationship with athletics and his introduction to Systema. André unpacks how he came to his personal philosophy, and how it led him on the path to farming. He shares his thoughts on modern farming, and re...
Mar 10, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 98
How can movement practices and interactions with nature inspire personal growth and improve physical and mental well-being? Going to a gym doesn’t cut it for Kyle Koch; His movement is guided by being in nature and responding to his environment. He recounts his movement journey from beginnings to rediscovery, and explains his current training. Kyle shares his insights on learning to interact with the environment, and seeing others begin to train outside. He discusses the nervous system, the impo...
Mar 03, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 97
How do individuals navigate transformation and mindset shifts in their personal and professional lives, and what role does reflection and intentionality play in fostering deeper connections and growth? Transformation is often thought of as a particular turning point, but Vivian Carrasco views it as a daily practice. She discusses stillness, shifting your mindset, and her touch stones. Vivi unpacks her thoughts on transformation, and how podcasting fits into her journey. She shares her personal p...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 4Ep. 96
How can individuals use movement, mindfulness, and intentional living to transform their lives and overcome challenges? Against all odds, Howard ‘Cosmo’ Palmer survived serious heart problems in his childhood to become a healthy, active athlete into his 40s. he describes his childhood health journey and its effects on his life. Cosmo discusses his thoughts on changing your habits, and his personal intentions in the world. He unpacks the meaning behind his nickname and connection to cosmonauts, a...
Feb 17, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 95
How does an individual's experience with movement and community influence their personal growth and perspective on life? Moving to a different country and starting over is a challenge that Renae Dambly embraced. She shares how parkour and movement fit into her life, and how she takes care of herself, especially after moving to Germany. Renae unpacks her perception of herself vs other’s viewpoints, and publicly representing parkour. She discusses climbing, injury, competition, painting, and hitti...
Feb 10, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 94
