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- 2023
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About Pole Adventures
"I want to love my body when I look in the mirror." "I want to feel beautiful, sexy and strong." "I want to challenge myself to go on epic adventures and be proud of myself." Are you in the same boat? If you're ready to embark on an incredible journey where self-love and fitness collide, you're in the right place. Join me, an insecure, judgement-sensitive, struggling beginner, where together we'll pole dance our way to confidence in a safe space. Welcome to the Pole Adventures Podcast, a curiosity, story driven exploration of how to tackle self-doubt, fears and trauma whilst doing frankly ridiculous things on a pole! Each episode, I'll interview leading experts in pole dancing, fitness, body health and more to help you discover your true potential, get out of your own damn way and finally nail those amazing moves. We'll cover everything you need to thrive in the pole dancing community including: - How to push your boundaries and prove to yourself the feats you're truly capable of - Overcoming setbacks with grit and tenacity - Prioritizing rest, recovery and managing (and avoiding!) injuries - Mastering the limits of your strength and flexibility - Encouraging internal and external harmony between your mind and body - Maintaining healthy habits on and off the pole - Developing your skills as a pole dancer from the ground up - The best resources, equipment and communities to support your journey - And so much more… The Pole Adventures Podcast is your one-stop destination for everything pole dancing, personal growth, and self-love. Whether you're an aspiring pole dancer, a seasoned performer, or simply someone seeking inspiration and motivation, this podcast is tailored to help you break free from your inhibitions and step into your most radiant, powerful self. Learn from the best. Connect with a supportive community. And embrace your inner explorer to discover the beautiful, sexy and strong person you already are. Subscribe now and let your adventure begin! P.S Join The Adventure & Get Your Pole Adventures Compendium, A Collection Of Resources To Support Your Pole Journey Here: https://poleadventures.com/compendium P.P.S Become A Guest Speaker Here: https://poleadventures.com/guestspeaker
- Publisher
- Where Self-Love Meets Fitness
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- health & fitness
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- en
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- 20 Sept 2023
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- 24 Jan 2024
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24 Jan 2024
Adventure #18: Healing Your Relationship With Food, Exercise & Your Body
I'm hungry... like all the time. As an orphan, I don't have a great relationship with food. So this doesn't pair well with wanting to get fit and lose weight😅 and I'm far from the only one who struggles with this! That's why I had a chat with Pam Moore on the Pole Adventures Podcast about Healing Your Relationship With Food, Exercise And Your Body! ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:03 Pam's fitness adventure 7:51 Pam's most embarrassing fitness moment 9:32 What is intuitive eating? 13:48 The misnomer of a 'healthy weight' 14:55 The 'rainbow' way of eating 20:46 Dealing with the struggles of your stomach being a bottomless pit 27:13 The freedom of intuitive eating and its effects on fitness 29:42 Why you should let your body do what it's going to do 33:25 Your food relationship might be connected with perfectionism 37:45 Incorporating intuitive eating with our training 42:22 If you're beating yourself up about food, remember this Pam is an occupational therapist turned award winning health and fitness journalist, intuitive eating coach, podcaster, author, personal trainer, six time marathoner and two time iron man finisher. She has such an incredible fitness background and helps people heal their relationships with food, exercise and their bodies. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/pammoore303/ https://linkin.bio/pammoore303 Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast)Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/)Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
17 Jan 2024
Adventure #17: How To Actually Understand And Use Your Core
Ever heard your pole instructor say 'engage your core'... but have no idea what it means?! Your core is complex, and so is the role it plays in movement. And guess what helps? Your breath. I spoke to Nicola Kraemer on the Pole Adventures Podcast about How To Actually Understand And Use Your Core, and you won't want to miss this! ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:05 Nicola's Pole Adventure 4:10 Nicola's most embarrassing aerial moment 6:26 What it ACTUALLY means to 'engage your core' 11:43 What it feels like to have an engaged core 14:12 If you're not breathing right, you're not using your core right 15:56 The 'balloon' technique to strengthen your breath 18:50 What a good breathing technique actually entails 22:32 The first step to properly improve your core and breathing 27:38 What 'breathing into your movements' means 29:27 What to do when you're in a position that makes it hard to breathe 31:41 Simple breathwork exercises to improve your technique 36:11 The number one core exercise for inverts 40:06 A word of encouragement for those with a 'weak core' 42:23 One last thing to remember… Nicola is a physiotherapist that specializes in working with pole dancers, aerialists, dancers and more by helping you finding movement patterns that are healthy and effective for your body. She also lives on a sailing boat and travels to teach in studios worldwide. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/aerialsea/ https://www.aerialsea.com/links Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
10 Jan 2024
Adventure #16: The Effort Equation: Encouraging Your Mind & Body To Accept Change
You can't half ass your training sessions... then complain you're not getting anywhere. Our bodies require a real incentive to make that 'change', which is so important to understand for any #polefitness (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/polefitness/) goal. I spoke with Alicia Archer on the #PoleAdventuresPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/poleadventurespodcast/) on the Effort Equation: Encouraging Your Mind & Body To Accept Change. As an instructor, she knows the best way to train is by combining specificity, effort, tracking and consistency. And today we'll be honing in on the effort part of the equation, or rather how to present the incentive for our bodies to change. ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:18 Alicia's Pole Adventure 3:10 Alicia's most embarrassing pole moment 3:52 The specificity, effort, tracking & consistency method 8:13 Why you need to incentivize your body 10:35 The primary pillar of recovery 11:28 Is it uncomfortable, or painful? 13:19 How to make meaningful improvements without injuring yourself 15:27 When you're really sensitive to pain… 18:08 How to change motivation into discipline 21:24 Dealing with comparison de-motivation 25:32 A key way to reframe your negative discouragement 30:33 The 'dissection' method to solve your flexibility problems 31:56 The common mistakes you're making with your training progress 36:58 Why it's great to be experimental Alicia is super passionate about fitness, flexibility and movement. After working in the dance industry she was quickly drawn to the circus arts and now specializes in combining body weight training with mobility and stretching techniques. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/kinkysweat/ https://linktr.ee/kinkysweat Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
13 Dec 2023
Adventure #15: Pursuing Flexibility When You Feel Like You Can't
Whether you aim to reach your toes or twist yourself up like a pretzel, flexibility training is tough in it's own right! But here's the thing, you CAN do it. Any age, ability, history, body type... flexibility is possible. I talked with Dani Winks on the #PoleAdventuresPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/poleadventurespodcast/) about Pursuing Flexibility When You Feel Like You Can't. ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:02 Dani's Pole/Contortionist Adventure 2:38 Dani's most embarrassing pole moment 3:36 Flexibility beginner or returning to it? Here's what to do 7:41 What part of your body you should train first 10:20 Do you struggle with the strength side of pole? Listen to this 12:16 Preventing flexibility injuries 14:18 When you have weaker parts of your body… 16:04 How to set realistic goals to help measure your progress 20:11 Combating comparison woes 22:25 If you feel like your progress is going up and down… 23:29 Sticking with your training schedule through the bad days 24:58 Are you making these common flexibility training mistakes? 28:48 You're NEVER too old to be flexible Dani Winks is a professional contortionist with over 11 years of experience teaching pole dancers, aerialists, circus artists and more, and she is a master at distilling these practices on her bendy blog. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.daniwinksflexibility.com/links https://www.instagram.com/dani.winks.flexibility/ Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
6 Dec 2023
Adventure #14: A Plan To Actually Stick With Your Pole Training
If you've ever tried to work towards a certain pole move, or your general strength & flexibility... but quickly lost the motivation, boy you're not alone! Especially if you're not naturally a 'fitness' person, you work at a desk or hate the gym, it can be really hard to work up the strength you need to pole and not plateau. I chatted with Andrea Plancarte on the #PoleAdventuresPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/poleadventurespodcast/) to help you create A Plan To Actually Stick With Your Pole Training. ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:23 Andrea's Pole Adventure 2:55 Andrea's most embarrassing pole moment 4:29 Assess your current fitness level with these basic movement patterns 6:56 The 'performance pyramid' fitness test 11:11 Key milestones you should be reaching 17:35 Identifying the different types of pain 21:27 Crucial 'on the pole' training 23:50 How to find the right balance of consistency & frequency 28:59 Combating training fatigue with 'phases' 30:58 Two ways to make sure you stay motivated Andrea Plancarte is a physical therapist specializing in pole and the host of the Invert Bend & Balance Symposium, and she helps dancers build up the strength and flexibility to nail all their dream skills safely. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/andreaplancartept/ https://andreaplancarte.com/links ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY DEC 6th - DEC 27th 2023❤️✨ 1 WINNER: 1x Strong To Climb: An 8 week program to help you progress from beginner to intermediate How To Enter: 1. Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) 2. Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) 3. If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
29 Nov 2023
Adventure #13: Using Pole & Nutrition To Build Up Your Fitness And Strength
Hands up anyone who's struggled with food😅✋ What we fuel our bodies with is critical to our output. It determines whether we have enough energy, recovery and strength to do the crazy stuff on the pole safely. I chatted with Stacey Shapiro on the #PoleAdventuresPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/poleadventurespodcast/) about Using Pole & Nutrition To Build Up Your Fitness & Strength, so don't miss this! ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 0:59 Stacey's Pole Adventure 5:40 Stacey's most embarrassing pole moment 10:20 When you suck at wrangling both fitness and nutrition 13:01 A crucial reminder to slow down 16:24 A tip to balance all your cross-training 19:04 This is the 'magic pill' that makes everything easier 19:59 The one thing you need to add more of to your diet 20:59 How to stay motivated with your training schedule 25:46 Focus on this mindset to personalize your nutrition 28:24 Should you use a food diary? 30:21 If you only remember one thing about your food, remember this Stacey's spent the past 12 years helping people heal their relationship with food and build healthier, stronger lives as an accomplished personal trainer, body builder and meal prep company owner. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/staceyqshapiro/ https://www.staceyquinnnutrition.com/ Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
22 Nov 2023
Adventure #12: How To Get In Tune With Your Body Through Movement Intention
Getting in tune with your body can be difficult... so why not try movement intention? I chatted with Britta Paulin on the #PoleAdventuresPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/poleadventurespodcast/) to discuss one of her specialities, movement intention, to help you explore how your unique body can be used to express beautiful movements. ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:07 Britta's Pole Adventure 3:42 Britta's most embarrassing pole moment 7:10 What IS movement intention and why you need to understand it 9:21 Achieve the movement you want by… 11:19 Here's the best starting point… 14:10 How to use movement as emotional expression 16:57 Discover the 'pre-downloaded' movements in your body 18:22 An exercise for exploring your body 23:26 Are you 'trying on' someone else's training problems? 25:28 What to do when you're not sure what part of your body to train 29:58 How to use movement intention off the pole 34:22 Why you should actually make the movement harder Britta Paulin is a strength and flexibility coach specializing in anatomy, physiology and psychology with an incredible background in pole, circus and the performing arts industry. She also has multiple gold medals, titles and world renowned awards under her belt. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/its.britta/ https://www.athleticartsbybritta.com/ Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
15 Nov 2023
Adventure #11: How To Create Compelling Pole Routines
A pole routine is much more than just slapping tricks together with music. It's about telling a story, conveying emotions, entertaining your audience. And you can create beautiful routines with just the beginner stuff! I chatted with Sergia Anderson on all things routine... ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:05 Sergia's Pole Adventure 3:55 Sergia's most embarrassing pole moment 5:13 The step by step process to choreographing a routine 8:01 The 'board' trick you HAVE to do before choosing your music 10:45 How to 'map' your choreo song 11:46 What to listen for in your chosen song 12:40 Why you don't have to plan your routine from start to finish 13:29 Two quick things to immediately inspire your routine 14:17 How to figure out the character you're going to play 15:53 How to determine the story you're going to tell 19:06 A simple way to balance the story and the tricks you want to do 20:38 One powerful way to help convey your story 22:37 How to juggle telling your story ON the pole 27:07 The top mistakes most polers make when creating routines 30:21 When you get creative block, here's what to do Sergia is the founder of The Vertitude Dance Studio with an incredible background across different dance styles, the 2013 US National Pole Champion and host of the Beginner Pole Summit. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/sergialouise/ https://www.poledancefoundations.com/takewhatyouneed ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY NOV 15th - DEC 6th 2023❤️✨ 1 WINNER: 1x Pole Routine Concept Creator Course How To Enter: 1. Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) 2. Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) 3. If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
8 Nov 2023
Adventure #10: Self-Love Through Redefining The Fat Mentality
Ever thought of yourself as fat, or been called fat? 'Fat' is a word that has had increasingly negative connotations these days, when it really doesn't have to. We don't need to box ourselves in with labels, or be unhappy with who we are and what we look like. The Pole Comedian and I chatted about Self Love Through Redefining The Fat Mentality on the #PoleAdventuresPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/poleadventurespodcast/) and it was really refreshing. ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:02 The Pole Comedian's Pole Adventure 1:41 The Pole Comedian's most embarrassing pole moment 3:32 The 'fat' mentality defined 7:03 Measuring pole progress through a body positive lens 8:25 How to combat negative self-talk and body image 10:29 A key mindset for self-acceptance 12:34 Adapting pole training for all shapes and sizes 15:25 A tip for reclaiming parts of your body you don't like 17:23 How you can use pole as a medium for self-love 20:33 Dealing with social media trolls 22:48 Why pole dancing is a 'trap'! ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/thepolecomedian/ https://www.youtube.com/@ThePoleComedian http://www.thepolecomedian.com/ ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY NOV 8th - NOV 29th 2023❤️✨ 1 WINNER: 1x virtual private lesson with The Pole Comedian How To Enter: 1. Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) 2. Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) 3. If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
1 Nov 2023
Adventure #9: Exploring Your Sensual Self Through Pole
For some, your feminine (or masculine) sensuality comes out naturally. And for others... not so much! While pole is a great way to build that muscle, it can also be pretty discouraging. That's why I chatted with Tia Jax on this episode of the #PoleAdventuresPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/poleadventurespodcast/) on how to Exploring Your Feminine Self Through Pole. ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:02 Tia's Pole Adventure 2:16 Tia's most embarrassing pole moment 4:35 Being 'sexy' when you feel awkward 7:47 How to build your body awareness 9:57 When you know the movement but can't make it look sexy 13:01 Feeling self-conscious about your moves? Try thinking about it this way 16:02 The best way to think about performing in front of a mirror 17:50 Sensual dance flow secrets you need to know 22:08 What you can do outside of pole to help your sensuality 24:45 And don't forget… Tia has nearly two decades of dance experience with a passion for erotic dance and she's been widely recognized for her slow and ethereal flow. She loves sharing her knowledge while still giving people the freedom to explore their own movement. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/tia_jax/ https://linktr.ee/tiajax https://www.tiajax.com/ ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY Nov 1st - Nov 22nd 2023❤️✨ 1 WINNER: $100 Gift Voucher For Any Of Tia's Workshops & Classes How To Enter: 1. Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) 2. Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) 3. If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
25 Oct 2023
Adventure #8: When You're Desperate To Do That Trick, But Your Body Is Not
Pole dancers, do you have that 'nemesis' trick? I have several😅 Inverts, mainly. It's difficult when you feel like you can do it, you know you can do it, and you really need to do it to progress... And yet for some reason, you just can't. I chatted with Dr. Emily Rausch on the #PoleAdventuresPodcast (https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/poleadventurespodcast/) about what to do When You're Desperate To Do That Trick, But Your Body Is Not. ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:12 Emily's Pole Adventure 4:48 Emily's most embarrassing pole moment 6:32 Do you have this 'toxic' pole mindset? 7:17 When you're totally frustrated with that pole move… 12:49 The 'building blocks' you need to finally get your invert 14:54 How to make the boring exercises interesting 16:35 How to set goals that keep us interested AND safe 18:33 When you should push yourself 22:13 Do we really need pole 'move' requirements? 25:45 What you can do at home so you don't get stuck on the pole 27:49 Sneak in cross-training when you're super busy (or at a desk all day) 31:30 If you remember nothing else, remember this Dr. Emily Rausch has an extensive background in exercise science, chiropractic therapy and all sorts of sports. However she realized from experience that there isn't nearly as much support for pole, aerial and circus specific related injuries and rehab, and became a specialist in the area. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.dremilyrausch.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.emilyrausch/ Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
18 Oct 2023
Adventure #7: Learning To Love Your Body
When you look in the mirror, do you love what you see? In a perfect world, we would all say yes. And especially in a sport that requires as much skin as possible for grip... healthy body image can be a tough pill to swallow. I chatted to Jessica Knapper about Learning To Love Your Body for this reason! ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:15 Jessica's Pole Adventure 3:06 Jessica's most embarrassing pole moment 4:09 If you've struggled with a body disorder, you're not alone 6:48 How pole helped her improve her body image 9:34 If you DON'T 'fit into' societal beauty standards… 13:43 How to deal with the perfections of social media 16:50 A 'must-follow' mindset for self-compassion and acceptance 19:16 Two pole-fluencers you need to know 22:11 When you SHOULD change something about yourself 26:42 Is your studio right for you? Jessica is the owner of Pivot Pole Studio who loves spreading the joys of pole with anyone who wants to get out of their heads and into their bodies, and prides herself on creating a non-judgemental, fun, and inclusive environment for anyone that doesn't feel welcome in other fitness or sports. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.pivotpolestudio.co.uk/ @pivotpolestudio @jessicarosepole ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY OCT 18th - Nov 8th 2023❤️✨ 1 WINNER: 3x in person classes at Pivot Pole Studio (Edinburgh, Scotland) How To Enter: 1. Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) 2. Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) 3. If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
11 Oct 2023
Adventure #6: Breaking Free From A Limiting Self-Narrative
The mental game is just as important (if not more) than the physical one. And that goes for any sport, including pole! Unfortunately, we end up telling ourselves things like, 'I'm bad at inverts', or 'I'll never get my splits'... And you know what? If you think that way, it will be that way. I talked with Seonaidh Jamieson about Breaking Free From A Limiting Self-Narrative, where you'll be able to get out of your head and back onto the pole! ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 2:28 Seonaidh's Pole Adventure 4:24 Seonaidh's most embarrassing pole moment 6:15 What IS a limiting belief story? 8:23 The one word that flips any self-doubt on its head 9:36 When your beliefs conflict with who you think you are… 11:01 How to start changing that story 12:45 Proof that our words shape our outcomes 14:02 Are you telling yourself one of these common limiting stories? 16:28 Fix your 'bad side' with this one simple trick 20:09 The first step to combating limiting pole beliefs 22:48 Do this in your everyday life to become more confident 25:19 Hit a plateau in your pole journey? Listen to this 27:11 What to do when you feel awkward being your own cheerleader 30:15 Non-exercising adult poler? You're probably making these harmful self-assumptions 35:26 An easy way to be kinder to yourself 36:36 One key mindset shift to stop comparison Seonaidh Jamieson is a pole confidence and mindset coach with a specialty in ADHD, the author of Why You Skipped Your Workout and the Doing Hard Shit Podcast, as well as a business coach and a fellow wildlife scientist. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ Email: Seonaidh@poleconfidencecoach.com (mailto:Seonaidh@poleconfidencecoach.com) Website: https://www.poleconfidencecoach.com (https://www.poleconfidencecoach.com/) Insta & FB: @poleconfidencecoach ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY OCT 11th - NOV 1st 2023❤️✨ 2 WINNERS: 1x 1hr pole confidence coaching session with Seonaidh 1x personalized hypnotherapy audio recording How To Enter: 1. Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) 2. Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) 3. If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
3 Oct 2023
Adventure #5 - Effortless Pole Dance Flow… Without Judging Yourself
*music turns on* "Okay, time to free dance!" - says every pole instructor ever who wants to freak out their students😭 Dancing without a routine can be terrifying. Finding your flow, not feeling awkward, actually making it look good... well, it makes me want to cry. But, it's an amazing skill to have. That's why Miglena and I had a chat to talk about it! You'll learn: ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:09 Miglena's Pole Adventure 7:55 Miglena's most embarrassing pole moment 10:40 How to find your flow as a pole dancer 11:35 The FIRST thing to work on for your flow 12:54 The best exercise to do off the pole 15:09 And the best principles to use *on* the pole 15:32 A quick tip to make your hands look less awkward 16:51 How to stop judging yourself in the mirror and get out of your head 21:39 Is there a point where it stops feeling awkward? 22:56 A trick to feeling comfortable in someone else's choreography 24:25 Pole improv strategies for beginners 26:29 The magic time frame for getting in your free dance flow? 28:57 An easy way to practice improv at home 30:26 How to stop freezing up 31:07 Why you shouldn't freestyle thinking about different moves 32:27 What to do when you forget everything you've learned 35:44 How to translate emotions to the audience through your dance 40:52 How to select the best music for your choreography Miglena the Pole Dancer is one of the 'go-to' experts for pole tutorials online, covering anything and everything. She specializes in putting the 'dance' back in pole dancing and is an expert in making every move appear absolutely effortless and fluid. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://thepoledancer.com/links/ https://www.instagram.com/miglena.thepoledancer/ ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY OCT 4th - OCT 25th 2023❤️✨ 1 WINNER: 1x Expressive styles lesson bundle to help you master your pole dance flow How To Enter: Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
27 Sept 2023
Adventure #4: Body Image As A Curvy Pole Dancer
Bodies come in every shape and size... but in a sport like pole dancing, it can be hard to love what you look like. Well, I chatted with the awesome Shemika Stanley about Body Image As A Curvy Pole Dancer and she shares not only how to love yourself, but celebrate you! ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:11 Shemika's Pole Adventure 2:17 Shemika's most embarrassing pole moment 4:39 A simple trick to build your body confidence 7:15 How to approach your pole mindset as a beginner 8:32 The attitude everyone should strive for 10:59 If being sensual is foreign to you, listen to this 12:28 How you can best cheer yourself and your fellow dancers on 16:21 Something you can do every day to be more mentally resilient 19:03 Why it's okay to validate yourself 21:04 A 'triple threat' of amazing pole advice Shemika is a pole instructor and founder of Body Love Movement, where she emphasizes self-love, embracing your uniqueness and sensuality. She helps people use pole as an outlet to feel strong, powerful and beautiful! ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://www.instagram.com/utterbeauty/ https://linktr.ee/Bodylovemovement ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY SEP 27th - OCT 18th 2023❤️✨ 1 WINNER! PRIZES: 1x Use Yo Meat: Intro To Inversions (4 week course) How To Enter: 1. Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) 2. Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) 3. If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
20 Sept 2023
Adventure #3: Poling Through Major Injury Setbacks
Poling is hard on the best of days... and even harder when you've injured yourself. Be it from pole, outside of pole, or something chronic, it sucks. I chatted with Colleen Jolly about Poling Through Major Injury Setbacks and she had some amazing advice for those returning, recovering, and even just preventing injury. ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:13 Colleen's Pole Adventure 4:42 Staying positive through tragedy 9:16 A different way to approach your 'bad' side 11:51 How to listen to your body 13:52 Strategies to return to pole after injuries (besides taking it slow) 15:14 Scared of hurting yourself again? Listen to this 18:13 Poling when you're afraid of heights 19:15 Competitive pressure vs just having fun 21:57 How to overcome the mental game 24:29 Colleen's most embarrassing pole moment 26:29 Sometimes listening to your doctor isn't the right thing to do Colleen is the author of Mobility For Pole, as well as the executive director of the world's first International Pole Industry Association and CEO of PoleCon, the original pole dance focused convention. ✨❤️Linky Links❤️✨ https://linktr.ee/colleenjolly (https://linktr.ee/colleenjolly) https://colleenjolly.com/ (https://colleenjolly.com/) https://www.instagram.com/colleenjolly/ (https://www.instagram.com/colleenjolly/) ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY SEP 20th - OCT 11th 2023❤️✨ 1 WINNER! PRIZES: 1x Mobility For Pole ebook How To Enter: Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
20 Sept 2023
Adventure #2: Pole Confidence Amidst Comparison
I can't help but compare myself every time I walk in the studio. No matter what mental exercise, it's always in the back of my mind... "I'm struggling, and everyone else is doing fine." Even if it's not true (which it really isn't). That's why talking with Deb Roach on Pole Confidence Amidst Comparison was such an inspiration. Despite being born with a congenital limb difference, she's totally rocked the pole world. ✨❤️Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:04 Deb's Pole Adventure 7:47 When Deb hit the point where she couldn't progress any further 10:45 What to do when it's hard to bring a good attitude to class 12:20 The 'shadow work' we need to do to stop comparing ourselves 15:29 When you can't afford private or class lessons… 17:55 Protecting yourself… as a daredevil 19:52 Deb's most embarrassing pole moment 21:59 An important 'tip' for the less-naturally-confident 23:42 How to love what you have Deb is the owner of Stargazer Studios, a three time international pole champion and has since toured the world performing, judging and teaching fellow pole dancers. Deb has done all of this despite being born without most of her left arm, so she has truly conquered great heights. ✨❤️Deb's Linky Links❤️✨ https://stargazerstudios.com.au/ (https://stargazerstudios.com.au/) https://www.instagram.com/debzillah/ (https://www.instagram.com/debzillah/) ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY SEP 20th - OCT 11th 2023❤️✨ 3 WINNERS! PRIZES (Claim between Nov till 30/01/2024 ): 1x 1hr private coaching with Deb 2x 45min private coaching with Deb How To Enter: Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com, and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
20 Sept 2023
Adventure #1: How To Connect With Your Body Through Pole
When I step up to the pole, I feel like I'm a newborn giraffe. I can't seem to get my body to do what I want it to. And I have NO idea how to 'speak to it' because I'm so stuck in my head. Which is why our very first Pole Adventure is with Myss Angie, as we chatted about How To Connect With Your Body Through Pole! ✨❤️ Join The Adventure❤️✨ 1:35 Myss Angie's Pole Adventure 3:42 The signs of pole confidence progression 4:44 The #1 thing to remember before stepping up to your pole 9:41 How pole helped Myss Angie cope with grief 10:56 Myss Angie's most embarrassing pole moment 12:32 A step by step process to connecting with your body 15:21 An off-the-pole body connection exercise 18:18 The secret for what to do when you're stuck in your head 20:36 How to tell you're getting 'better' at connecting 24:12 When you have trauma in the body… 28:23 The 'bottom' trick to get your body to trust itself again 29:29 Dealing with the fear of falling forward Myss Angie is the founder of Pole Art and The Pole Fit Method and has over a decade of experience teaching, performing, and empowering women to get more in touch with their bodies. She also has an extensive career as a nutrition coach, fitness trainer and mental health counsellor. ✨❤️Myss Angie's Linky Links❤️✨ https://linktr.ee/myss.angie (https://linktr.ee/myss.angie) https://poleart.co/ (https://poleart.co/) https://www.instagram.com/myss.angie/ (https://www.instagram.com/myss.angie/) ✨❤️EPISODE LAUNCH GIVEAWAY SEP 20th - OCT 11th 2023❤️✨ 3 WINNERS! PRIZES: 2x virtual or in person private with Myss Angie 1x 1 month unlimited Pole Fit Method classes How To Enter: Leave an honest review on any podcast platform of your choice (more platforms = more entries!) Email a screenshot of your review(s) to paris@poleadventures.com (mailto:paris@poleadventures.com), and mention the prize you’re entering for (enter for as many giveaways as you'd like!) If you've already left a review, share the episode to any relevant pole group and send a screenshot! Don't forget to grab your free access to the Pole Adventures Compendium (https://poleadventures.com/compendium), a collection of incredible resources to help you progress on your pole journey. And if you enjoyed today's adventure, make sure to leave a review so other explorers can embark on the journey with us. This is the Pole Adventures Podcast, and your next adventure awaits! Watch On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@PoleAdventuresPodcast) Follow On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/poleadventurespodcast/) Watch On TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@poleadventurespodcast)
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