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Movement Detectivery Podcast

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by Monika Volkmar

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I interview movement and therapy professionals to understand their stories and uncover pearls of wisdom that will help anyone on the path to understanding their pain and movement problems. I hope you'll find inspiration for your own journey of getting out of pain. If you are seeking reasons to be hopeful or want to learn about some unique approaches to getting your body well again, you'll enjoy these insightful conversations. <br/><br/><a href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">monvolkmar.substack.com</a>

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Episode thumbnail for Pointe Work Should be Pain Free: A New-School Paradigm to Support Dancers' Bodies for Better Technique and Career Longevity, with Esther Juon and Lily Ewing

July 20, 2026

Pointe Work Should be Pain Free: A New-School Paradigm to Support Dancers' Bodies for Better Technique and Career Longevity, with Esther Juon and Lily Ewing

<p></p><p>Marlo Fisken is a dancer and movement educator that I admire. Marlo is the dance teacher I wished I had as a kid. I am amazed at the crazy moves she can do on the pole, and inspired by the healthy, loving relationship she has with her body, which shows up in her teaching philosophy.</p><p>I first encountered Marlo online in 2015 through my book and training program, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monikavolkmar.com/dance-stronger">Dance Stronger</a>. I wanted to speak with her because what she stands for is so refreshing. Her style of movement education is so refreshing because it gives permission for people n all types and sizes of bodies to discover (or rediscover) that movement can and should be fun, playful, weird, and expressive, and that even going to the gym can be an expressive, creative act that does not need to look like what anyone’s expectation of a workout should be.</p><p><strong>In our conversation, Marlo and I discuss:</strong></p><p>* Her journey getting into dance</p><p>* The main injuries and challenges she faced in her dance career and what helped her heal and move forward</p><p>* The value of distraction, having fun, and finding something you love while recovering from injuries</p><p>* Why play is an important concept in movement education for adults</p><p>* How to “design an environment” to foster better connection with your body when you can’t feel your body in motion</p><p>* How she manages her relationship with social media</p><p>* Her thoughts on conventional gym culture and fitness routines (and why its important to give permission to ourselves to do weird things in the gym)</p><p>And much more.</p><p>Our conversation gave me a lot to think about. I can see a lot in the way Marlo relates with movement, her body, and with her teaching that I can apply to myself and with my clients. I’m inspired to try to make my sessions more playful, and infuse more fun into my own movement practice.</p><p>I hope you enjoy this interview with Marlo Fisken.</p><p><strong>Where to find Marlo online:</strong></p><p>Marlo’s Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://flowmovement.net/">www.flowmovement.net</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/marlofisken/">@marlofisken</a></p><p><strong>Here’s a little more about Marlo Fisken</strong></p><p>I've always been immersed in movement. I've studied dance for 30 years and taught for 18 (not counting the many full-cast dance productions crafted in my childhood living room). I'm a graduate of the Virginia Governor's School for the Arts (as a modern dance major), and I have a degree in Anthropology and Public Relations from the University of Miami. Throughout my twenties, I lived in NYC and accumulated professional dance credits in movies, commercials, and TV. Simultaneously, I worked the fitness scene and seized every opportunity I could to learn about the human body. I'm probably most known as a pole dance innovator. I started experimenting with the pole 13 years ago--before there were mainstream competitions. Pole confirmed that I have a knack for circular movement and that I love bringing lightheartedness and spark to activities people tend to take (very) seriously. Flow Movement was born out of my desire to share the benefits of fluid, creative, dance-based movement with the world. Dance doesn't have to be complicated or intimidating, though it too often is. The Flow Movement approach invites all people to move with imagination, sensuality, and sensitivity and to become more comfortable being on and playing with the floor.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading Movement Detectivery! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Movement Detectivery at <a href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">monvolkmar.substack.com/subscribe</a>

Episode thumbnail for Marlo Fisken on the Unexpected Therapeutic Value of Play and Finding Lightheartedness in Injury Recovery

July 9, 2026

Marlo Fisken on the Unexpected Therapeutic Value of Play and Finding Lightheartedness in Injury Recovery

<p></p><p>Marlo Fisken is a dancer and movement educator that I admire. Marlo is the dance teacher I wished I had as a kid. I am amazed at the crazy moves she can do on the pole, and inspired by the healthy, loving relationship she has with her body, which shows up in her teaching philosophy.</p><p>I first encountered Marlo online in 2015 through my book and training program, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monikavolkmar.com/dance-stronger">Dance Stronger</a>. I wanted to speak with her because what she stands for is so refreshing. Her style of movement education is so refreshing because it gives permission for people n all types and sizes of bodies to discover (or rediscover) that movement can and should be fun, playful, weird, and expressive, and that even going to the gym can be an expressive, creative act that does not need to look like what anyone’s expectation of a workout should be.</p><p><strong>In our conversation, Marlo and I discuss:</strong></p><p>* Her journey getting into dance</p><p>* The main injuries and challenges she faced in her dance career and what helped her heal and move forward</p><p>* The value of distraction, having fun, and finding something you love while recovering from injuries</p><p>* Why play is an important concept in movement education for adults</p><p>* How to “design an environment” to foster better connection with your body when you can’t feel your body in motion</p><p>* How she manages her relationship with social media</p><p>* Her thoughts on conventional gym culture and fitness routines (and why its important to give permission to ourselves to do weird things in the gym)</p><p>And much more.</p><p>Our conversation gave me a lot to think about. I can see a lot in the way Marlo relates with movement, her body, and with her teaching that I can apply to myself and with my clients. I’m inspired to try to make my sessions more playful, and infuse more fun into my own movement practice.</p><p>I hope you enjoy this interview with Marlo Fisken.</p><p><strong>Where to find Marlo online:</strong></p><p>Marlo’s Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://flowmovement.net/">www.flowmovement.net</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/marlofisken/">@marlofisken</a></p><p><strong>Here’s a little more about Marlo Fisken</strong></p><p>I've always been immersed in movement. I've studied dance for 30 years and taught for 18 (not counting the many full-cast dance productions crafted in my childhood living room). I'm a graduate of the Virginia Governor's School for the Arts (as a modern dance major), and I have a degree in Anthropology and Public Relations from the University of Miami. Throughout my twenties, I lived in NYC and accumulated professional dance credits in movies, commercials, and TV. Simultaneously, I worked the fitness scene and seized every opportunity I could to learn about the human body. I'm probably most known as a pole dance innovator. I started experimenting with the pole 13 years ago--before there were mainstream competitions. Pole confirmed that I have a knack for circular movement and that I love bringing lightheartedness and spark to activities people tend to take (very) seriously. Flow Movement was born out of my desire to share the benefits of fluid, creative, dance-based movement with the world. Dance doesn't have to be complicated or intimidating, though it too often is. The Flow Movement approach invites all people to move with imagination, sensuality, and sensitivity and to become more comfortable being on and playing with the floor.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for reading Movement Detectivery! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Movement Detectivery at <a href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">monvolkmar.substack.com/subscribe</a>

Episode thumbnail for The Top Misconception That Keeps You From Resolving Chronic Movement Problems

June 26, 2026

The Top Misconception That Keeps You From Resolving Chronic Movement Problems

<p><p>Movement Detectivery is a listener-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p>So, what do I see as the #1 misconception that keeps people stuck in their patterns and pain?</p><p>You’ll just have to listen on to hear what I mean ;) hehe.</p><p>Whether you’re a professional in the movement and manual therapy space, or you’re simply hoping to get some helpful tips, strategies, and inspiration for your own journey to moving better, I believe the information I share in this episode will be super valuable for you/</p><p>You’ll learn just what is this BIG misconception so you can identify if you’re falling for it, and I’ll also provide some practical strategies and things to play with in your approach to working with your body that may help to serve you better in the long term. </p><p>So go ahead and have a listen! Because I can guarantee that you will relate with this discussion either as a person who has been-there-done-that, or finding yourself making this mistake right now. </p><p>And while you’re at it, in this episode I ask a question, and I’d love to hear your answer to it. Ready?</p><p><strong>Who was the last person you took advice from about something you should do to improve how your body feels, what was the advice, and how did it work out for you?</strong></p><p>I’d really like to hear your answer! Please shoot me an email or Instagram message back. (find me @monvolkmar on IG). In particular, I’m interested in the how did it work out for you part.</p><p>Trust me, this ties into todays topic. You’ll see what I mean when you listen to the episode. I also answer the question for myself in the episode for your informational and entertainment purposes. </p><p>Here’s some of the key points what I want you to remember from this episode:</p><p>* Beware of the dynamic at play when both giving and receiving advice. What kind of advice giver are you? </p><p>* Start to get curious about what YOUR inner wisdom feels like and how it communicates with you, and play with how you can bring that knowing into your movement and manual therapy practices.</p><p>* Beware of advice on social media and remember that you are unique and what works for one person is just an N=1 experiment, and might not be the thing for YOU.</p><p>* Remember that you can also get locked into a rigid belief system when you work with your own body, and sometimes its good to let someone else be a guide</p><p>* Remember that self-realization through honest inquiry is a key component of healing the body, and this needs to be done without someone else interpreting your story for you, that wisdom comes from you</p><p>* 5 different people might have pain in the same spot for 5 completely different reasons, requiring 5 completely different solutions.</p><p>* I hope that you’ll play with some forms of connecting with you inner wisdom both with movement and in more meditative, imagery based practices.</p><p>Things mentioned in this episode:</p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Os_trigonum">Os trigonum</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/your-inner-physician-and-you-9781556432460">Book: Your Inner Physician and You</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Health-Every-Size-Surprising-Weight/dp/1935618253/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=1233652366670744&#38;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rwemJRDmpVerJGw1vQxGrbDgqkz4xPaxyebg85ymk2ReTNHkPC245RRb2oFuFvDNU2EYMjBjRHAToVklHNdn5DNubtFLtkeRXJzRFDcK_fRYkVxvCZA-hh4n7k68Zch1HRhW3pf5s0nL0qi96aqNaq6DI9BUXOzM0LpVx1wYEaQg3d1CUqHFK9SrXhdXrWpRbR5-Xudt9DauKud6E0qTcyppFypuSFiXMHLhriS3Lsgd3YBoohY69CZzZdbVdSxoE1PtTyLYbH9ARDory1M1YS4iodSzUSQuGQN9-IMEPJw.tyBYnn1XdE9_63mayZXuOe_eWnpupm7iNCjwa7Fqxww&#38;dib_tag=se&#38;hvadid=77103446344809&#38;hvbmt=be&#38;hvdev=c&#38;hvlocphy=123257&#38;hvnetw=o&#38;hvqmt=e&#38;hvtargid=kwd-77103520367087%3Aloc-9&#38;hydadcr=15781_474101&#38;keywords=health+at+every+size+book&#38;mcid=94813799953437bea085fe6835e4812f&#38;msclkid=c3428077048b1e844af6ea4aba521d2f&#38;qid=1782431452&#38;sr=8-1">Book: Health at Every Size</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://shop.iahe.com/Workshops/SomatoEmotional-Release-1-SER1?_gl=1*18dqc9p*_gcl_au*Mzc4Mjk2ODY5LjE3ODEyMzk5NzI.*_ga*NTI3ODgzNTc1LjE3NTcwMjI3Mjg.*_ga_2NPCRHNTWG*czE3ODI0MzE1NDMkbzUkZzEkdDE3ODI0MzE1NTkkajQ0JGwwJGgw">Somatoemotional Release courses with Upledger International </a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="http://www.monikavolkmar.com/liberated-body-workshop">Liberated Body Program</a></p><p>Other Movement Detectivery Podcasts referenced:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com/p/interview-with-gary-ward-why-glute?r=p5zo9">Interview with Gary Ward</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com/p/interview-with-nina-chernick?r=p5zo9">Interview with Nina Chernick</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com/p/interview-with-jenn-pilotti?r=p5zo9">Interview with Jenn Pilotti</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com/p/interview-with-jennifer-price-finding?r=p5zo9">Interview with Jennifer Price</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com/p/what-are-the-best-shoes-the-system?r=p5zo9">What are the Best Shoes? The System I Use to Find Shoes That Work for My Body</a></p><p>Thanks for listening :) Let me know your thoughts, abuse, suggestions, and questions, and I may respond to them in an upcoming episode of Movement Detectivery.</p><p><p>Movement Detectivery is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Movement Detectivery at <a href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">monvolkmar.substack.com/subscribe</a>

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What is Movement Detectivery Podcast?

I interview movement and therapy professionals to understand their stories and uncover pearls of wisdom that will help anyone on the path to understanding their pain and movement problems.

I hope you'll find inspiration for your own journey of getting out of pain. If you are seeking reasons to be hopeful or want to learn about some unique approaches to getting your body well again, you'll enjoy these insightful conversations. <br/><br/><a href="https://monvolkmar.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">monvolkmar.substack.com</a>

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