Pole Adventures

Where Self-Love Meets Fitness
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"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

  1. 01/24/2024

    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 adventure7:51 Pam's most embarrassing fitness moment9:32 What is intuitive eating?13:48 The misnomer of a 'healthy weight'14:55 The 'rainbow' way of eating20:46 Dealing with the struggles of your stomach being a bottomless pit27:13 The freedom of intuitive eating and its effects on fitness29:42 Why you should let your body do what it's going to do33:25 Your food relationship might be connected with perfectionism37:45 Incorporating intuitive eating with our training42:22 If you're beating yourself up about food, remember thisPam 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, 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 YoutubeFollow On InstagramWatch On TikTok

  2. 01/17/2024

    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, 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 Follow On Instagram Watch On TikTok

  3. 01/10/2024

    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 goal. I spoke with Alicia Archer on the #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, 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 Follow On Instagram Watch On TikTok

  4. 12/13/2023

    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 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, 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 Follow On Instagram Watch On TikTok

  5. 12/06/2023

    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 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, 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 Follow On Instagram Watch On TikTok

  6. 11/29/2023

    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 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, 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 Follow On Instagram Watch On TikTok

  7. 11/22/2023

    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 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, 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 Follow On Instagram Watch On TikTok

  8. 11/15/2023

    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, 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 Follow On Instagram Watch On TikTok

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"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

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  • Creator
    Where Self-Love Meets Fitness
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Where Self-Love Meets Fitness
  • Show Website
    Pole Adventures