Curiosity on the Move is a curiosity-driven podcast exploring how new activities keep our minds and bodies vibrant - especially in mid-life and beyond. The show invites listeners to discover the joy, challenge and unexpected lessons of learning something new at any age.
I took a candle-making class at Charleston Candle Co., and it made me realize I’d never wondered where any of it comes from. In this episode, I sit down with the owner, Kristen Schwiers, to discuss what it takes to grow a handmade business in Charleston. Charleston Candle Co. began in 2016 in a small apartment kitchen. Now, ten years later, it’s family-owned and still hand-pours every candle in small batches.
29 Sept 2026
The Wheel Doesn't Care What You Meant To Do
I sat down at a pottery wheel expecting to learn a skill. What I got was a humbling lesson in letting go and being playful. Terrace Clay Studio instructor Jo Merry joins me to talk about the mindfulness practice of throwing clay and why a perfect pot doesn't have a story.
15 Sept 2026
Surf's Up! Riding Waves with Isla Surf School
Two lessons in, I sat down with Shane Granigan, Director of Operations at Isla Surf School, to talk about the school, teaching philosophy, and what it takes to go from wobbly to standing for a beginner like me. Come along as I surf Folly Beach!
1 Sept 2026
Sip & Script: Learning Calligraphy with Janice McGill
I traded my usual first-timer nerves for a calligraphy pen and a great crowd at Indigo Reef Brewing. After the class I sat down with Janice McGill, owner of Scripted Bliss and instructor with Sip & Script, and she walked me through the art of modern calligraphy. I also dug into a little history on how this centuries-old art form got here.
18 Aug 2026
My Sound Bath (and Reiki Session) with Sacred Soma
One guest, two experiences. I attended a sound bath and followed it up with a reiki session with Christian McClellan of Sacred Soma. If you've ever been curious about either practice but weren't sure what to expect, this episode is for you. Come join me as we talk about what happens when the bowls (or the hands) do the work.
4 Aug 2026
The Art of Bonsai
I took a beginner bonsai class, then sat down with the owner of Lowcountry Bonsai who taught it. We talk about his company, the craft, the philosophy behind the art and what it means to work on something that outlives you. It's so much more than "tree in container".
21 Jul 2026
A Tale of Two Kayak Trips: Shem Creek and the Spider Lilies of Landsford Canal
This episode is really two kayak trips in one. First, I head out onto Shem Creek with Dave from Nature Adventures for an early morning paddle through a wildlife-rich creek I'd never explored before. Then, I take you somewhere completely different: Landsford Canal State Park, home to the largest population of rocky shoals spider lilies in the world — a rare flower I have a personal connection to. Two very different trips on the water, and two very different reasons they mattered.
7 Jul 2026
Running Lessons: Ten Weeks with Fleet Feet
Fleet Feet's 5K training program gave me a lot of things — a training plan, some solid shoes advice, and more than a few humbling Saturday mornings. But the biggest lessons came from the people: the instructor who's been coaching beginners for years, two mentors who know exactly what it feels like to be where we were, and a fellow first-timer who kept showing up just like me. Whether you're a runner, a reluctant one, or just running-curious, there's something here for you.
26 May 2026
Happyland: A New Musical Takes Root in Charleston History
Join me as I talk about Happyland, a new musical by Toby Singer making its debut this June inside the historic Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim synagogue — the very place where its story unfolded nearly 200 years ago.
I sat down with director Linda Eisen, dramaturg Robin Shuler, and actress Langley Cornwell to talk about what it means to perform history in the room where it happened, why this story matters right now, and how to get involved in local theater.
Happyland runs June 4–14 at KKBE, 90 Hasell Street, Charleston. Tickets and information at happylandmusical.com.
12 May 2026
Not Your Mother's Aerobics: The Rise of Bungee Fitness
In this episode, I strap into a bungee harness at Fly High Bungee Fitness in Mount Pleasant to find out what happens when group fitness goes airborne. I have a lovely conversation with a Fly High instructor, as well as a fellow participant, and I dig into why this franchise has built such a following in the Charleston area with the owner. Whether you're a boutique fitness regular or someone who hasn't worked out since the step class era, this one will have you jumping for joy.
28 Apr 2026
Come Hungry: Inside Charleston's Chef's Collective
Today we're heading into one of Charleston, South Carolina's most unique culinary spaces — Chef's Collective, a hands-on cooking school and commissary kitchen that is unlike anything else in the area.
I stumbled upon Chef's Collective while looking for a genuine hands-on cooking experience in Charleston — and I'm so glad I did. I speak with chef and owner, Katie Williams, and partner, chef, and my Thai Street Food cooking class instructor, James Neal, about starting the business and the teaching energy that makes total beginners feel like they belong in a kitchen.
Come hungry! Leave inspired.
14 Apr 2026
Courtside Conversations
In this episode, I spend time with my tennis pro, Jeff Short, and a group of women from my team, talking about the game, what keeps us coming back, and how tennis fits into our lives today. From strategy and mindset to friendship and fun, these courtside conversations go beyond the basics of the sport.
This isn’t just about tennis—it’s about the connections we build, the challenges we take on, and the ways we continue to grow, both on and off the court.
31 Mar 2026
Fire and Iron: A Day at the Forge
This episode takes you inside the forge at Charleston Adventure Forest, where I tried blacksmithing for the first time. I had a fascinating conversation with a working blacksmith, and learned about two pieces of Charleston history you need to know: Philip Simmons, the legendary ironworker whose gates and balconies still decorate the historic district, and the American College of the Building Arts — the only college in the country that grants a bachelor's degree in the traditional building trades. The iron is hot. Let's go!
17 Mar 2026
Stick, Ball, and 3,000 Years: Discovering Hurling in Charleston
In this episode I'm sitting down with Ryan Finn, President of the Charleston Hurling Club, to talk hurling and camogie — two of the fastest, most athletic, and most surprisingly accessible sports you've probably never considered trying. We cover the sport's remarkable history, how it almost vanished entirely, and how it ended up thriving right here in South Carolina with players who have zero Irish heritage.
3 Mar 2026
Petals & Play: Finding Creative Joy in Flower Arranging
In this episode of Curiosity on the Move, I explore what happens when we give ourselves permission to play, experiment, and make something with no outcome other than delight. Sometimes curiosity blooms in the most unexpected places.
17 Feb 2026
Defying Gravity: My Introduction to Aerial Yoga
I went from nervous beginner to aerial yoga convert in just a few classes. Join me as I talk with instructor Harper and owner Lauren about building trust in the hammock, defying gravity, and why this practice is already changing what I thought my body could do.
3 Feb 2026
Sliding into Curling
Over the age of 50, I decided to try curling—and discovered a sport that's equal parts strategy, community, and fun. In this episode, my instructor and I break down why this low-impact, high-strategy sport is ideal for curious adults ready to try something new.
3 Feb 2026
Off the Walls: Discovering Padel
I had no idea what padel was until I stepped onto a glass-walled court and tried it myself. Join me as I learn this fast-growing sport from scratch and figure out why it's popping up all over.
3 Feb 2026
My American Mahjong Obsession
What started as a random work event turned into a weekly obsession. I sit down with my mahjong instructors to talk strategy, community, and why this tile game has people in Charleston coming back to the table week after week.
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