Intuition can be a tricky subject, because while we understand the concept of intuition intellectually, figuring out how to listen to & follow that “inner voice” can feel incredibly vague and mysterious in real life.But bridging this paradox of intuition is actually much simpler than we think...Marie & Julia begin this episode by clarifying what intuition really is and provide neuropsychological research to explain why it’s valuable to our health on all levels (mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual).  Yet despite it’s life-changing potential, so many of us go through life ignoring these “gut instincts”  which can unfortunately result in serious mental and physical health conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, burnout, and much more (hello paradox!).To bridge this gap, they discuss practical steps we can take to begin recovering & cultivating our innate intuitive capacity (because we are all born with this ability), and share their own personal stories of how intuition has played an important role in their platonic & romantic relationships as well as their movement practices. Julia reveals her recent episode of overstimulation & burnout as a result of ignoring her body’s cues, and how she struggled to maintain her rhythm with her intuitive movement practice . Together they wrap up the episode reflecting on the nuances of Julia’s relationship with her body & her movement practice, and highlight how her intuition was working to guide her back into alignment (hint — “sticking with it” is not always the answer). Marie provides new insight on how to deepen our connection with our intuition, and a new practice to play with in the meantime.You can join in on the guided movement practices & meditations on our YouTube channel here!Visit our website to learn more about the show, to share your experiences in your movement & embodiment journey, and to submit any questions you would like answered! We'd love to hear from you!https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomoveMARIE JANICEKMarie’s InstagramMarie’s websiteEvolnaThis Thing Called Movement PodcastJULIA SZPORBeing Better InstagramBeing Better websiteBeing Better TikTokBeing Better podcastMeant To Move is a special podcast collaboration dedicated to the power of movement and embodiment, co-created by Marie Janicek & Julia Szpor as part of the “Being Better” and “This Thing Called Movement” podcasts.

Meant to Move - The Importance of Intuition & Listening to Your Inner Voice

In our third installment of Meant To Move, Marie and Julia focus on the connection between embodiment and pleasure, and explore the obvious and not-so-obvious ways these aspects of our humanity are intimately linked.To start, this conversation kicks off by digging into the central channel of our embodiment: our movement & exercise practices, why so many of us find these practices to be unpleasant and uncomfortable (physically, mentally, & emotionally), and how prioritizing the sensations of our body over what our bodies “look” like (not just aesthetically, but when we move as well) helps us begin to cultivate more pleasure.In fact, when discussing how to cultivate pleasure in movement, Marie & Julia discuss how kids are some of their greatest role models. They are so beautifully proficient at prioritizing their enjoyment of every minute (or more honestly, every second) of their lives. And even in our adulthood, we can earn great rewards by nurturing our own inner child whenever we can.And as you probably expected when first reading the title of this episode, they steer this topic of pleasure into the realm of sensuality and sexuality (because let’s be real — these are key players in the field here). Both of these factors are key elements to our wellbeing, yet historically have been left out of these discussions (thankfully the out-dated sense of taboo is loosening its grip). They share their own personal stories of learning to enjoy their own bodies, masturbation, orgasm, and healing the shame and trauma that so many of us feel in this space.To bring us to the finish of this episode, Julia shares some recent insights and experiences in her movement journey, and Marie offers new ways to tune into a deeper sense of pleasure & play in our bodies and bring our embodiment practice to a new level.You can join in on the guided movement practices & meditations on our YouTube channel here!Visit our website to learn more about the show, to share your experiences in your movement & embodiment journey, and to submit any questions you would like answered! We'd love to hear from you!https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomoveMARIE JANICEKMarie’s InstagramMarie’s websiteEvolnaThis Thing Called Movement PodcastJULIA SZPORBeing Better InstagramBeing Better websiteBeing Better TikTokBeing Better podcastMeant To Move is a special podcast collaboration dedicated to the power of movement and embodiment, co-created by Marie Janicek & Julia Szpor as part of the “Being Better” and “This Thing Called Movement” podcasts.

Meant to Move - Practicing Pleasure through Sensuality & Embodiment

One aspect of moving our bodies that I dare say 100% of people can relate to is negotiating the pitfalls of PAIN.Experiencing pain in any form in our bodies, whether it’s acute or chronic, dull or sharp, expected or unexpected leads us into the territory of feeling disappointed by our bodies as they seemingly break down right under our nose. And well, let’s not beat around the bush here, the general consensus for most of us in this department is: pain means damage, and it's frustrating.But... what if that assumption isn’t entirely correct?Enter our guest for this episode: Charlie Merrill. As a licensed physical therapist and owner of Merrill Performance in Boulder, Colorado Charlie has devoted over 20 years of his life to developing a synthesized treatment of the mind and body to support people dealing with pain & injury in returning to a high level of performance, health, and vitality in their lives. Through his many years of study and experience, Charlie sees that pain and tissue damage do not always go hand in hand. In fact, having pain doesn't always mean there is something physically wrong.His combination of traditional hands on manual therapy care with a novel mind-body approach enables him to treat a wide range of clients including some of the world’s best athletes. Outside of his clinic, Charlie is actively involved in clinical research, consults in health technology, and serves on the medical advisory board for "The Better Mind Center". And if that weren’t enough, Charlie co-created the course "Beyond Pain Education" with Dr Howard Schibiner, MD, and regularly creates content appearing on Podcasts, his channel on YouTube, and on social media to support people in pain.Needless to say, I am honored to have been able to sit down with Charlie for this episode — he is a gem of a human with so much love for movement and the power it has to change our lives.What we discussThe breakdown of what actually happens in our bodies when we experience painScientific evidence of why pain does not always mean tissue has been damaged in the body (and the surprising revelation that this evidence has been around for over 20 years)Acute vs chronic pain, and understanding what these different types of pain meanThe strong correlation between pain & fear, and why this indicates that the brain is in charge of painUsing the bio-psycho-social sphere of our organism (hello mind-body connection!) to interpret the messages our pain is trying to alert us toOur brain can use physical pain to pull us out of feeling an intense emotion, especially when we don’t feel capable of being with some of our emotionsAll pain is real - but the key is to understand that our pain does not always mean tissue damage, and often is an important message being relayed through the pain-fear response that some aspect of our lives that needs attention (bio-psycho-social sphere)Acknowledging that we often find identity through movement, and allowing ourselves to see that h

Reframing Our Understanding of Pain with Charlie Merrill

Welcome to the second episode of Meant To Move — a special podcast collaboration dedicated to the power of movement and embodiment — co-created by Marie Janicek & Julia Szpor as part of the “Being Better” and “This Thing Called Movement” podcasts.Today Marie and Julia dig deep into the emotionally charged topic of: how to negotiate anxiety & insecurity surrounding our bodies & movement and exchange them for confidence and empowerment instead.Together they flesh out some of the biggest pieces of this puzzle,  like why movement often feels awkward (yes bodies are magical but they can also be weird), why so many of us are afraid of going to the gym (ugh please don’t look at me), and why moving in front of other people is so intimating (ahhh again please don’t look at me!).And while deconstructing these very real challenges in relationship to our bodies and movement, they share their own personal stories in navigating these waters of anxiety and insecurity, how they made the transition to feeling more happy & confident, and add detailed scientific explanations for how movement actually helps us regulate anxieties and insecurities.To wrap up, Julia shares her recent experiences (and exciting revelations!) with Marie’s recommended intuitive movement practices — how it felt, what was hard, what were the benefits, and what she would’ve done differently. Marie unravels the science behind Julia’s first two weeks of practice and gives and Julia (and all you listeners) a new set of recommendations to follow in trying out this episode’s practice.You can join in on the guided movement practices & meditations on our YouTube channel here!Visit our website to learn more about the show, to share your experiences in your movement & embodiment journey, and to submit any questions you would like answered! We'd love to hear from you!https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomoveMARIE JANICEKMarie’s InstagramMarie’s websiteEvolnaThis Thing Called Movement PodcastJULIA SZPORBeing Better InstagramBeing Better websiteBeing Better TikTokBeing Better podcast

Meant to Move - Turning Anxiety into Confidence

Welcome to Meant To Move, a special podcast series all about the power of movement and embodiment co-created by Marie Janicek & Julia Szpor as part of the “Being Better” and “This Thing Called Movement” podcasts.In this series, Marie and Julia come together to discuss all things regarding movement, embodiment, intuition, and body image to help you reach your goals regarding physical health, mental health, athletic performance, spirituality, emotions and relationships. Marie steps in as the movement expert here help you become more in tune with your body, and Julia as the layperson going on this journey with you and help you avoid beginner mistakes.In this first episode, Marie and Julia discuss some of the key reasons for why our relationship with our bodies can be difficult and often feel confusing. As we unravel these mysteries, Marie offers some practical guidance on developing a more sustainable and fulfilling movement practice. You can join in on the guided movement practices & meditations on our YouTube channel here!Visit our website to learn more about the show, to share your experiences in your movement & embodiment journey, and to submit any questions you would like answered! We'd love to hear from you! https://juliaszpor.wixsite.com/meanttomoveMARIE JANICEKMarie’s Instagram Marie’s website Evolna This Thing Called Movement Podcast JULIA SZPORBeing Better Instagram Being Better website Being Better TikTok Being Better podcast

Meant to Move - Healing Our Relationship with Our Bodies

There’s something incredibly magical about hearing success stories of entrepreneurs, but finding the ones where the road to success was centered on following the call of the heart and the subtle messages it sends are few and far between. Enter Kristin Sudeikis — choreographer, artistic director, and CEO/Creator of FORWARD__Space based in downtown NYC where music, dance, culture, fashion + meet n' move. In the wake of the pandemic, she’s been able to expand this magical combination through the FORWARD__Space Virtual Hub,  now available in 102 countries.As a lifelong dancer and lover of movement, Kristin has always been fueled by the intention and desire to bring people together to connect to themselves, the other and then the greater world around them. For her movement — and dance especially — provides space for us to be fully embodied and connected to the ever-present now. Along with all her responsibilities as a entrepreneur, Kristin continues to choreograph and teach nationally + internationally for stage, film, events, brand collaborations and video including (but not limited to) Ben Harper, Mumford & Sons, Ivy Park, NYFW, FKA Twigs x NIKE, Brooklyn Museum, and the OBAMA White House.What we discussThe importance of slowing down to hear the call of our heart, the call of our deep desires and potential evolutions, and the difference of stillness as a choice rather than an afterthoughtChallenging the idea of “leave your problems at the door” — instead of leaving them at the door, bring it all in with you into your movement practice — bring your WHOLE selfAppreciating the storytelling aspect of dance , and understanding the opportunity it provides for us to engage in a poetic conversation of mind and bodyThe correlation between the mental health epidemic and the increasing disassociation from our bodies, and how the rise of technology has also moved us out of our bodiesUnderstanding the balance of structure and freedom in movement space, and the importance of accessing both of these elements in our movement practicesEmotions as energy in motion, and understanding the role movement plays in helping us connect with our emotional energiesEnergetic Health and it’s ability to help us better understand the interconnected weave our of physical, mental, and emotional healthKristin’s process in following her passion, and the importance of trusting in yourself, your vision, your dreams independently of what anyone else says or thinksResourcesMarie’s websiteIG @mariejanicek Join Evolna's Intuitive Movement Virtual Studio with 14-Day Free Trial Evolna websiteIG @evolna_In this episodeMiller Marley School of Dance

Using Dance to create Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Energetic Harmony with Kristin Sudeikis

Sometimes, the best decision we can make for ourselves is to slow down, pause or stop. But in a world where “productivity” is a form of currency that we use to gauge and evaluate our worth, taking any of these actions can feel like death (and as you’ll discover in this episode, there’s actually a biological reason for that).In this solo episode, Marie returns to the airwaves to shares her personal journey in making the radical choice to stop and slow down.  She discusses the cultural, psychological, and biological factors that explain why these choices often feel so disorienting and uncomfortable, draws parallels to how the drive for productivity diminishes our capacity in both our movement practices as well as our life, and reframes our understanding of productivity through a more practical lens (hint: productivity isn’t all or nothing — it’s a spectrum!).Thank you so much for tuning in with us today! To show your support, leave a rating and/or review, and spread the love by sharing with your communities, families, and friends!To share your suggestions and inquiries for future episodes, or simply connect with Marie, feel free to reach out to marie@evolna.com .Marie's Resources:Marie's websiteIG @mariejanicekJoin Evolna's Intuitive Movement Virtual Studio with 14-Day Free TrialEvolna's websiteIG @evolna_

Changing our Relationship to Productivity: How 'Slowing Down' Helps us 'Speed Up’

Today we are excited to talk to Matt Bernstein, the founder of Ape Co Movement School, a movement school based in Colorado with locations in Denver and Boulder. Matt is a former professional firefighter and ski patroller, as well as a long time student of Ido Portal. He considers himself a life-long learner, playing as many instruments as he can, moving daily and finding as much ease as possible in the struggles of daily life. As a husband and father, he is deeply devoted to finding new ways to enhance the lives of not just his family and children, but to every human being who crosses his path. What we talk aboutThe importance of meeting people where they are at when teaching or sharing information of any kind, and making things relatable and accessible.How movement and its concepts are delivered is actually more important than the programming or movement content itself.Understanding the long-game in our movement practices, and seeing them as a long term life quality investment rather than following the "quick-fix" and "magic pill" promises.The richer your movement practice, the richer the benefits become — spanning beyond your physical prowess but especially influencing things like emotional and intellectual intelligence.How movement teaches us how to reach beyond the status quo and go after the big dreams we once believed were not possible.Understanding movement as a gateway to unlock what's hidden and unresolved in our psyche — and while it may not always be the medicine, it certainly opens us up to finding solutions to meet these lost parts of ourselves.The expansion our internal landscape feeds directly into the expansion of our movement capacity, and vice versa.Resources Evolna’s Virtual Portal 14-Day Free TrialEvolna's websiteIG @evolna_FacebookOur host's IG @mariejanicekGet in touch with Mattapecomovement.comIG @boulderbernstein @apeco_boulder @apeco_denverThank you for tuning in! Please leave a review and share with those you think would enjoy listening!

Using Movement as a Gateway to Unlock Hidden Potential with Matt Bernstein of ApeCo Movement

Welcome to a special new series of episodes on the This Thing Called Movement Podcast:The Inner CircleAs much as we love listening to interviews from experts and professionals about movement and wellness, there is also something especially powerful and magical about hearing the story of how a non-movement/fitness professional made an incredible transformation in relationship to their body.This new segment of the podcast features interviews with our Evolna community members who wanted to connect to movement and their bodies in a more authentic, integrated and powerful way.—Today’s episode features Saleena Sidhu: a long-time client of Marie Janicek and one of the first students of the Evolna Intuitive Movement practice.Saleena lives in New York, NY where she is Vice President of Saratoga Medical. She is a wife, a mother of two, and even in the midst of the demanding lifestyle of a New Yorker juggling career, family, and social demands, she still has found time to prioritize and devote herself to her personal health and self-development through movement.We are so in awe of Saleena’s story and the resonance of the many insights and pearls of wisdom shared in this episode, and hope it uplifts and inspires you within your own personal movement journey.What we discussThe arc of Saleena’s personal movement journey: how she began taking fitness classes in her mid-twenties with no prior fitness or athletic experience and the steps that lead her into the many rich and diverse movement practices she engages with todayUnderstanding fear as a natural part of the learning processAssessing where you are at and how you feel is the essential first step in setting up your movement and exercise practices, and a powerful tool to use in daily life situations as wellThe importance of more democratized movement education to empower people with the tools to better take care of themselvesHow movement (and intuitive movement) has influenced how she shows up as a professional, a wife, and a motherThe life-lessons movement has taught her that have become instrumental in helping create more ease and flow in her day to day lifeEvolna ResourcesEvolna's digital movement studio is live! Try our 14-day free trial + 20% off any subscription (code EVOLNA20)Evolna's website to learn moreFollow us on IG @evolna_Our host's IG @mariejanicekIn this episodeMovement Methodologies:Ido Portal GMB Animal Flow FRC (Functional Range Conditioning)Types of Movements:Back Lever Skin the Cat Pistol Squat Term Definitions:

Inner Circle: Saleena Sidhu on How Evolna Transformed Her Relationship to Movement

Marlo Fisken is a renowned movement professional, having taught over 22 years in more than 70 countries. She is most known for her innovative teaching methods and pole dance accolades, and was previously a professional dancer and model. Marlo began pole 15 years ago and is an international pole dance champion.Marlo is also the creator of Flow Movement, which offers online learning opportunities, in-person workshops, and the Floor Flow Teacher Training (the first virtual training will be happening later this year -- wait list open now). Flow Movement exists to share the benefits of flow-state movement experiences with ALL people. The Flow Movement approach is known to stimulate imagination, sensuality, connection, naturally fluid movement, and playfulness.Hailing from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Marlo is a Modern Dance graduate of the Virginia Governor’s School for the Arts and holds a B.S. in Anthropology and Public Relations from the University of Miami.What we discussMarlo's movement journey and her recipe for success rooted in following her fascination, rather establishing goals.The differences and overlap between sensuality and sexuality, and their presence in movement.How bringing awareness to our genitalia during movement practice is uncommon, yet game changing (and not necessarily sexual).Practices to begin connecting to genital awareness in movement.How sensuality influences and benefits our health and well-being.The connection between movement and sound vocalization.Embracing being mediocre or bad at things to explore and learn new practices.Evolna's Resources Join Evolna's Intuitive Movement Virtual Studio with 14-Day Free TrialEvolna's websiteIG @evolna_Our host's IG @mariejanicekIn this episodeMike Fitch's interview on This Thing Called MovementBook: Presence by Amy CuddyGet in touch with MarloFlow Movement Website IG @marlofiskenIG @flowmovement

Flow Movement and Sensuality's Role in Our Vitality with Marlo Fisken

In today's episode we dive into understanding the link between emotions and the body. Emily Wishall is a Certified Rolfer & Embodiment Coach based in Denver, Colorado, who is passionate about supporting women through the path from disliking their body to loving it. When you are not comfortable in your body, it affects everything — your confidence, career, relationships, you name it. Emily is publishing her first book this Fall 2021, Hating My Body Was My Greatest Gift (working title). What We DiscussHow emotions influence the physiological structure of our body: our fascia, our tissues and our posture.Changing Emily's relationship to movement from one that was punitive and focused on being skinny to one that was for joy, pleasure, and enjoyment.The importance of authentically connecting with our emotions versus suppressing, avoiding, or bypassing them.Why practicing embodiment is a game-changer in relationship to movement and your body.Examples of simple physical practices to deepen our mind-body connection and practice embodiment.Resources Join Evolna's Virtual Studio for FreeNewsletterIG @evolna_FacebookOur host's IG @mariejanicekGet in touch with Emilywww.wishallwellness.com: Join her newsletter & receive a free Find Peace In Your Body Now practice to stay in the loop.FacebookInstagramThank you for tuning in! Please leave a review and share with those you think would enjoy listening!

How Emotions Shape the Body's Physiological Structure, with Embodiment Coach Emily Wishall

Welcome back, friends! It's Mental Health Awareness Month and today we're shedding light on dance/movement therapy. We had the pleasure to interview Erica Hornthal, CEO of Chicago Dance Therapy, the premiere dance/movement therapy practice in the Midwest. She has 10+ years as a board-certified dance/movement therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor. Known as “The Therapist Who Moves You,” Erica has truly changed the way people see movement with regard to mental health. She has worked with thousands of patients aged 3-107 and is passionate about bringing awareness to the field of dance/movement therapy to mainstream culture.What we discussDebunking dance/movement therapy and how it differs from other types of therapy, specifically talk therapy;The mind-body connection vs. mind-body communication;Being mindful of our relationship to exercise relative to our varying nervous system states;Learning how to "invite the body in" — into the conversation with ourselves, into the self-reflective/awareness space;How the need for our bodies to be "comfortable", "familiar", "safe" can actually keep us in unhealthy patterns, because we are unwilling to withstand discomfort in service of improving our well-being;Moving our bodies is the bottom-up approach we need to address imbalances with our mental & emotional health;Finally, Erica leads us through a few movement practices you can implement right away to tap into your mind-body connection and shift your energetic state!Evolna resourcesEvolna's digital movement studio is live! Try our 14-day free trial + 20% off any subscription (code EVOLNA20);Evolna's website to learn moreFollow us on IG @evolna_Our host's IG @mariejanicekIn this episodeBook: The Body Keeps The Score, by Bessel Van der KolkRudolf Laban's Dimensional ScaleGet in touch with EricaIG @the.therapist.who.moves.youIG @dancetherapysummitFacebook: EricaHornthalThank you for tuning in! Please leave a review and share with those you think would enjoy listening :)

Healing through Dance/Movement Therapy

Our bodies are made up of 70% percent water, yet by and large we do not encourage movement practices that cultivate that natural fluidity. Bobbie Ellis joins us today for a very special episode in which we discuss the nexus of how fluid motion, sensation, and intuition all work together to create coherent alignment in our bodies and minds from the inside out.Bobbie has spent the last 37 years of her life devoted to understanding and connecting with the wisdom of the body. She is an esteemed teacher of Continuum Yoga and one of the founding members of the Continuum Teachers Association, having shared her work through prestigious organizations such as Omega Institute, Kripalu Center and Esalen Institute. We hope you find this discussion as revelatory and nourishing as we did, so without further ado, let's tune in!What We DiscussImportance of embracing softening in the body and how it is crucial to supporting our health;Links between our sensory perception and how they help foster our intuition;How when we take time to connect with ourselves, we actually create positive changes in the world around us;An accident that caused paralysis led her to the Continuum of Yoga, helping her heal and feel at home in her body;Continuum of Yoga vs other forms of Yoga; its focus on the process of creativity and inquiry, rather than goals;The process of teaching 70 to 90 year olds to continue to be flexible, mobile and inherently healthy;Being hard vs soft-bodied, and its impact on our mental & emotional health;Understanding how water in your body can be fluid or solidified, and how this affects your overall health and bodily aches and pains;How practicing the state of safety and trust in our bodies via parasympathetic nervous system is critical to our wellbeing.In this episodeHB Studio https://hbstudio.org/Soma with Bobbie Ellis, Resources for Embodied Living https://www.somactr.com/Continuum Teachers Association https://www.continuumteachers.com/Dr Fabian Garcia, NY Physical Therapist focused on lymphatic system http://fabiangarciadpt.com/Heart Math Institute https://www.heartmath.org/Get in touch with BobbieMovement & meditation: www.somactr.comFor ceremonies, like weddings, memorial services, eulogies and baby blessing: www.meaningfulceremonies.netFacebook : Soma with Bobbie EllisYoutube - Bobbie Ellis and/or The Continuum of YogaGet in touch with us at Evolna Evolna's websiteIG @evolna_FacebookOur host's IG @mariejanicek

Incorporating Fluid Motion & Somatics to Optimize Health with Bobbie Ellis

Hello Everyone! We are beyond honored to introduce today’s guest on the podcast, Ryan Hurst, Co-Founder and Head Coach at GMB Fitness. After a training accident ended his competitive gymnastics career, Ryan moved to Japan and competed in various martial arts until another injury made him reevaluate his priorities in life. Since then, Ryan has devoted his life to coaching others in strength and movement, but always lets his philosophy of “training for a healthy life” lead the way. He has lived in Osaka, Japan for the last 25 years, is a father to two young children, and the most important thing to him is to be able to play with them without pain or fear of injury. His mission is to show everyone that you can define your own fitness as a sustainable and enjoyable part of your life. He holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo, a purple belt in BJJ, and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast.What we discussHow Ryan's long history with gymnastics, martial arts and the outdoors shaped his mindset and work ethic;His move to Japan as a student and dedication towards the practice of Kendo and Judo;Meeting his business partners Andy Fossett and Jarlo Ilano, and the beginning of GMB Fitness;The importance of making fitness simple, accessible and efficient for each person's personal needs;Truly understanding the WHY behind your movement practice and how it helps streamline the path to results;Prevalent myths of fitness and how they actually limit our health & well-being;Significant benefits of being process-, rather than results-oriented in our movement practices.Resources Evolna's websiteNewsletterIG @evolna_FacebookOur host's IG @mariejanicekIn this episodeBook The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary ResultsBook Breath: The New Science of a Lost ArtGet in touch with Ryan HurstGMB Fitness WebsiteInstagramFacebookYoutubeThank you for tuning in! Please leave a review and share with those you think would enjoy listening!

Prioritizing Physical Autonomy and Efficient Training for Your Personal Needs with Ryan Hurst from GMB Fitness

Hello Everyone, today we’re going to take a trip down south and dive deeply into the world of our feet! We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist. Dr Emily is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration.What we discussThe problem with today's segregation of podiatry from the rest of our physiological health and movement practice, and how functional podiatry addresses this issue;Why feet are critical to our health and well-being;How sensory stimulation works and why it's a major component to our foot health;Advice on how to avoid excess stress on your body through your feet;How foot type impacts your overall energy disposition;For children, the importance of foot screens to curb childhood diabetes and obesity;Why foot health is brain health, and how integrating it into your lifestyle is the secret to longevity.Resources Evolna's websiteNewsletterIG @evolna_FacebookOur host's IG @mariejanicekIn this episodeBarefoot Strong Book By Dr. Emily SplichalWhat is interoceptionNaboso TechnologyGet in touch with Dr. Emily Splichalwww.ebfaglobal.comwww.dremilysplichal.comwww.naboso.comwww.barefootstrong.comIG @dremilydpm

The Secret to Longevity Begins with Foot Health with Dr. Emily Splichal

Hello Everyone! We’re so excited to share today’s episode with you, featuring Quinn Tew. Quinn is a fitness, nutrition and mindset coach who specializes in women’s health and has worked in the industry for 14 years. She is devoted to helping women harness their overall strength and resilience by embracing the physiological power of the female body.What we discussHow participating in aesthetics competition in the fitness industry led to self-judgement and an unhealthy relationship with her body;How pregnancy has shifted Quinn's relationship to her body by learning how to be more intuitive and listening to it;Syncing nutrition with the baby's physiological development process helped decrease her morning sickness, made her feel strong and capable and eliminated the risk of preeclampsia and gestational diabetes;The science of interoception and its impact on improving your relationship with your body;Understanding the menstrual cycle and infradian rhythm to harness the power of the female body and improve women's competitive advantageWhy scientific studies have historically been damaging for womenThe importance of optimizing rest and the REM cycleResources Evolna’s On-Demand App: 30-day trial for only $1 Evolna's websiteNewsletterIG @evolna_FacebookOur host's IG @mariejanicekIn this episodeEating for Pregnancy Book InteroceptionDr Stacy Sims23andmeInfradian RhythmDr Alisa VittiWomen’s Code book The Period Repair ManualInterview with Charlotte Mia Rose Get in touch with QuinnIG @quinn.tew Quinn.tew@gmail.comThank you for tuning in! Please leave a review and share with those you think would enjoy listening!

Building a Positive Relationship with Your Body During Pregnancy with Quinn Tew

Hello everyone! Today’s episode features long-time educator and fitness professional, Jason C. Brown. Jason is the founder of the Kettlebell Athletics certification program. He is passionate about humanizing our movement practices, namely simplifying them and adding more play and pleasure in the process.Today we discuss the problems behind the fear and intimidation motivations promoted in the fitness industry; why they fundamentally fail; how pleasure and play within movement practices fundamentally impact our mental and physical wellbeing. We’re excited to share Jason’s experiences and insights with you all!What we discussOn the kettlebell, running the certification and the authentic, natural patterning it offers;Problems that fitness is not addressing when it comes to health and well-being for the average person;How the fitness industry uses fear and intimidation to promote its services, scaring people into moving;Shifting from health metrics to more artistic, expressive forms of moving;Finding more pleasure within movement, providing sustainability and productivity, finding movement practice that excites you and makes you want to come back to it ;What happens in your brain happens in your body, what this means and how it impacts your longevity;The importance of play and being in your body, rather than necessarily working out;Considering movement a practice, rather than a workout;Jason’s work focus shifting from kettlebells to bringing back depth and awareness to one’s movement practice and life;Going back in time and practicing what turned us on and brought us joy in our childhood or adolescent years (is that cycling, basketball, running, etc?);Why art is such an important component of our humanity, health and movement practice;Specific lessons that movement has taught both Marie and Jason;How simplicity is inherently complex and why this matters in movement.Resources Evolna's websiteNewsletterIG @evolna_FacebookOur host's IG @mariejanicekIn this episodeKettlebell Athletics CertificationPavel TsatsoulineKrebs CycleGet in touch with JasonJason's websiteJason's IG @ironkimonoThank you for tuning in! Please subscribe, leave a review and share!

Art of Kettlebells & Simplicity in Movement with Jason C Brown

Hello Everyone! Today we are introducing a spicier subject on the podcast, pleasure and sexual wellness! We spoke to somatic sex educator, Charlotte Mia Rose, who is devoted to helping people find their path to a happier, healthier and more pleasureable sexuality. She and her partner Chris Maxwell Rose are the co-creators of Pleasure Mechanics, an online course platform teaching the techniques of sexual pleasure, as well as hosts of the Speaking of Sex podcast, which dives into erotic education.Today we talk about how something as simple as touch is underestimated and neglected, yet critical to our well-being; how shame inhibits our sexual health and steps we can take to dismantle its hold on us; and the power of pleasure in improving not just our sex lives, but also our overall health & happiness. We’re honored to share Charlotte’s seasoned expertise with you all, so without further ado, let’s tune in!More about Charlotte: Charlotte Mia Rose co-created PleasureMechanics.com with her partner in love and life Chris Maxwell Rose in 2006, devoted to generating online resources about erotic pleasure, joy and connection. They combine their body based expertise with game-changing cultural insights that provide a unique path to a happier, healthier and more pleasurable sexuality. Their soulful and effective online courses teach the techniques of sexual pleasure to a global community of over 10,000 members, and their podcast Speaking Of Sex offers hundreds of hours of free erotic education to anyone ready to expand their capacity for pleasure, love, arousal and connection. You can find all of their offerings at PleasureMechanics.comConnect with Charlotte: PleasureMechanics.comThe Erotic Essentials Course InstagramConnect with us:Evolna's websiteInstagram: @evolna_FacebookMarie's Instagram: @mariejanicek

Moving for Pleasure with Charlotte Mia Rose

We are so excited to share our interview with Helen Phelan! Helen is a certified pilates instructor, integrative health coach, and prenatal/postpartum corrective exercise specialist. She is a former professional dancer who struggled with body image and disordered eating for years- and when she became an instructor she was determined to find a way to share the empowering aspects of a movement practice without diet culture's toxicity, and her method and online studio, Helen Phelan Studio was born. Inspired by the intuitive eating movement, Helen's method is designed to enhance your self trust and intuition by creating workouts that connect you more deeply to yourself while challenging you physically and allowing space for self compassion. She's been featured in Huffington Post, Well and Good, Mind Body Green, InStyle Magazine and more. In this episode we discussed body neutrality (what it means & how it benefits us), the politics inherent within health & wellness, and how sensation-focused movement practices support our mental & physical health. It was an incredibly powerful conversation offering so many lightbulb moments, and definitely one of our favorite episodes to date!Where to find Helen:Helen Phelan Studio Start your free 10 day trial to HPS5 Step Guide To Stop Using Exercise as Punishment And Learn To Love Your Practice@helenvphelan on IGWhere to find us:Evolna's websiteInstagram: @evolna_FacebookMarie's Instagram: @mariejanicek

Body Neutrality & Sensation-Focused Movement with Helen Phelan

We’re thrilled to welcome today’s guest on the podcast, Dr. Kellen Scantlebury! Dr. Kellen is a certified strength and conditioning coach as well as a licensed doctor of physical therapy. He’s the founder and CEO of Fit Club, a NYC-based physical therapy and sports performance clinic. Dr. Kellen is incredibly passionate about movement and helping others reach their goals through manual therapy and prescriptive exercise.What we discuss: The pitfalls and shortcomings of traditional physical therapy;Hybridization of training & physical therapy; Why mindset is critical to our mental and physical health;How Fit Club has adapted to online physical therapy, delivering even greater outcomes and improvements for their clientele during the pandemic. Where to find Dr. Kellen and Fit Club: Dr. Kellen’s Instagram @dr.kelsFit Club’s Instagram @fitclubnyFit Club's WebsiteFit Club's FacebookFit Club's YoutubeResources:Evolna's websiteInstagram: @evolna_FacebookMarie's Instagram: @mariejanicek

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