What Moves Us

What Moves Us-Episode 10- Natalie Reina

In today's episode, I reflect and summarize lessons and themes from the interviews this season! I cannot say it enough, but I am so grateful for everyone's contributions, support and love!! 
Throughout the episode, I mention a few studies which you can find listed below. I am not going to list all of them because I looked over quite a few!! I also had to find articles that describe the studies because I could not share them from the site I was using!
 
Hope Molecules:
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/kelly-mcgonigal-491/
Practicing Coping with Stress Hormones While Working Out: https://www.apa.org/topics/exercise-fitness/stress
Flow State and Life Satisfaction: https://web.p.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=1&sid=aac0b886-94fb-4c3f-a7e7-8d7ad2c7f93a%40redis
Spirituality & Mental Health: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.963708/full
 
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What Moves Us- Episode 9- Yummy Stardust

In today's episode, we sit down with Yummy Stardust, a pole dancer, community leader and sex work advocate to learn about how finding pole dancing changed her relationship with herself and her mental health! Yummy details her experience growing up as an immigrant in Los Angeles, paying her way through college as a 911 operator, finding dance, becoming a mother and eventually discovering pole dancing. Yummy opens up about her family dynamics and shares openly about her mental health journey! Be sure to check her out on Instagram at instagram.com/yummy_stardust/ and follow the United Pole Artists page that she co-runs at instagram.com/upartists/. 
 
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What Moves Us- Episode 8- Natalie Grace

In today's episode, we sit down with Natalie Grace, an intuitive dancer, heartrepenuer (heart-centered business owner) and student working towards her Master's of East-West Psychology with a certificate in Spirituality. Join us as we learn about Natalie's transformational experience finding dance and how it has impacted the way she lives her life! You can connect with her at instagram.com/natalieberkowitz/.
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What Moves Us- Episode 7- Zachary Simon

Join us today as we sit with Zachary Simon (he/him) aka Zach, a B- Boy and PsyD candidate, passionate about working with black men and children. Zach shares his experience trying to reconcile his personal and professional life. He opens up about why community is so important to him and what it meant for him growing up. Plus, he details his journey into breaking and how it has impacted him as a clinician! 
Be sure to check him out at instagram.com/danielz.zack/.
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What Moves Us- Episode6- Nicolas Lyan

In today's conversation, Nicolas Lyan (he/him) aka Nicky an 8-time world calisthenics champion, talks about finding his way into calisthenics after leaving Beirut, Lebanon in order to create the life he knew that he was destined to live. Additionally, Nicky gets real about his recovery from substance misuse and eventual bicep tear that threatened his calisthenics career. Nicky is real, passionate and on a mission. You don't want to miss this!
Check him out at instagram.com/nicky.makes/. 
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What Moves Us- Episode 5- Manuel Quirola

In this episode, we sit down with Manuel Quirola (he/him), an amazing chef, surfer and shuffler. Come along as we learn about his life history, passions and perspectives on how movement has benefitted his mental health. Be sure to check him out at instagram.com/surfmanupch/!
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What Moves Us Episode 4- Monique Paul

Today, we are joined by Monique Paul (she/her) aka Mo, an amazing boxer, calisthenics athlete and mover! In today's episode, we learn a little about Mo's background, training mentality and how she connects mental health to movement. Additionally, Mo gets real about her own growth journey and how though it at times has been painful, it is bringing her closer to who she wants to be. Be sure to check her out on Instagram, at instagram.com/mo_reps310/. 
 
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What Moves Us- Episode 3- Sandeep Iyer

Come along as we talk to Sandeep Iyer (he/him), a multi-passionate mover who found his most authentic self through communities of movers and people in love with the process of trying! In this conversation, Sandeep shares his journey growing up in Nepal and India, moving to the United States and trusting the universe to get him to who and where he needs to go. Sandeep has a calming, warm and loving presence that helps all feel welcomed! You can find more information on Sandeep at instagram.com/sandeepthemeditationguy and check out his podcast "Getting Deep with Sandeep" on Spotify! 

What Moves Us- Episode 2- Joseph Kim

Today, we are joined by Joseph Kim (he/him) aka Blissful Joey, an incredible dancer, calisthenics athlete and embodiment coach. During this conversation (which spanned over two recordings) Joey discusses his background, the influence of culture on his beliefs, his love of movement and his philosophy on coaching his clients! Be sure to check him out on Instagram at instagram.com/blissfuljoey/

What Moves Us- Episode 1- Giovanni Solano

In this episode, we sit down with Giovanni Solano (he/him), an incredibly talented calisthenics athlete who walks us through his history of movement training and how it has impacted his mental health. To see his amazing skills, check him out at instagram.com/driftag/. I guarantee you've never seen anything like this!