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Movers Mindset
by Craig Constantine
Hello, I'm Craig Constantine. In this podcast I talk with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it. This podcast is part of the Movers Mindset project, which is dedicated to exploring motivations behind movement and its fundamental place in society. Interested?
Episodes
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Remodeling with Sean Hannah
What does it take to stop avoiding pain and instead use it as a guide for rebuilding the body? The same movements that caused injury can heal it when performed slowly, partially, and with intention. "What we try to do is get people to understand that if you have pain, if you have a limitation…
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Subtraction with Nima King
What happens when you stop trying so hard and learn to find power through subtraction rather than addition? Wing Chun training in a Hong Kong living room involves hours of standing still with no sparring, forcing practitioners to confront inner demons and abandon Western goal-seeking mentality....
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«Partage» with Stany Foucher
What new formats and practices best transmit Art du Déplacement’s culture—beyond technique—so practitioners can reflect, connect, and grow together? Art du Déplacement’s culture is deepened through «partage», reflective practice formats, and distinctive training like vision work and night…
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Curiosity with David Wilson
How can older adults reclaim movement as a joyful, empowering part of life despite pervasive cultural narratives about aging? Letting go of perfectionism opens the door to playfulness and self-compassion. "If I can be more compassionate toward myself, I can let go of this addiction to competence...
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Empowering with Nina Ballantyne
What makes parkour jam spaces unique, and how do they shape the experience of movement, community, and accessibility? A church, a jam space, and a parkour gym—what do they have in common, and why does it matter? "The empowerment, and the kind of liberation to not care what other people think…
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Insight with Cristina Latici
What makes a great movement coach, and how do they balance structure, intuition, and individual learning styles to help students progress? Teaching movement is as much about reading people as it is about teaching physical skills. "You have to wait— you just have to wait and see. It's not always…
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MiST with Iron Gump
How can mindfulness and meditation be integrated into physical training to enhance strength, mobility, and self-awareness? Iron Gump joins Craig Constantine to share how meditative strength training bridges the gap between physical exertion and mindful awareness. "This is what you were talking...
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Freerunning with George McGowan
What motivates and shapes the mindset behind an individual's pursuit of excellence in parkour, both in terms of personal practice and contributions to the broader movement community? George McGowan discusses his journey through Parkour and his philosophical approach to movement, sharing insights…
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Perspective with Jamie Holmes
What strategies can individuals use to manage administrative tasks efficiently while maintaining their creativity and productivity in other pursuits? Jamie Holmes joins Craig to discuss life's admin tasks, her journey through holistic healing from melanoma, and insights into the world of circus...
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Perspective with Giles D’Souza
What is the interplay between embracing personal challenges and letting go of unnecessary burdens in shaping a fulfilling life and practice? Giles D'Souza shares his journey from navigating the bustling streets of Mumbai to finding tranquility in movement, as he and Craig Constantine unravel the...
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Awareness with Anna Bezuglova
What role does sacred practice play in daily life and how can it transform mundane activities into meaningful experiences? Anna Bezuglova transforms the mundane into sacred practice, challenging our perceptions of daily life and movement with insights from her unique journey and teaching...
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Breath with Julie Angel
What insights can movement and breathwork practices offer about self-awareness, adaptability, and the interplay of emotional, physical, and creative aspects in our lives? Julie Angel describes her multifaceted approach to movement, breath–work, and life as 'everything everywhere all at once,'...
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Rasa with Andrew Suseno
What is the purpose and impact of the Moving Rasa initiative, particularly in fostering personal transformation, collective identity, and community resilience? Andrew Suseno joins Craig to describe how Moving Rasa transforms trauma into collective healing and empowerment through movement,...
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Perspectives with Jeremy Fein
What are the motivations, challenges, and thought processes involved in creating, pausing, and potentially evolving a podcast while balancing other professional and personal interests? Jeremy Fein, a coach who embraces the power of conversation, joins Craig to talk about the complexities of...
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Collaboration with John Baker
What themes or insights emerge from the discussion about the intersection of movement, art, and personal exploration? John Baker discusses his approach to blending traditional and digital media in art, emphasizing exploration and his love for movement, while exploring the possibility of combining...
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Resilient with René Scavington
How does one navigate and sustain motivation through personal and professional challenges in long-term creative and athletic pursuits, while balancing innovation, personal growth, and community impact? René Scavington joins Craig to discuss the evolution of parkour, his new film and his ongoing...
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Communication with Vincent Thibault
What are the connections between movement as a language, mindfulness, and personal development? Vincent Thibault joins Craig to discuss the dance between movement and mindfulness, and the balance of effort and ease in training Art du Déplacement. "You don't have to pretend that you're in top…
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Intentional with Chris Garay
What is the role of discipline in shaping personal practices and fostering a sense of community within movement-based activities? Chris Garay joins Craig to discuss balancing varied practices, and how much discipline is actually required for intentional growth. The conversation revolves around...
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Mindset with Rodrigo Pimentel
What can individuals learn from the experience of recovering from a severe physical and mental challenge, such as a stroke, and how can they apply those lessons to their own lives? Rodrigo Pimentel discusses his catastrophic stroke, and his journey back from the near-death experience. "This is...
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Growth with Hayley Chilvers
How can individuals use movement and embodied practice to foster personal growth, connection, and creativity, especially in contexts of teaching, coaching, or personal exploration? Hayley Chilvers joins Craig Constantine to dissect the essence of movement, and to unravel the intricate balance...
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Faith with Soisci Porchetta
What are the essential components of a meaningful movement practice, and how do internal and external elements contribute to personal growth and self-awareness? Soisci Porchetta joins Craig Constantine to discuss the significance of the unexpected, creative expression, and faith in transformative...
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Punk with Amina Shareef Ali
What is the relationship between identity, values, and the practice of parkour as both a personal journey and a broader social phenomenon? Amina Shareef Ali joins Craig Constantine in a conversation ranging from punk rock to social movements, intertwined values, and the role of parkour in…
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Solo with Bane
What are the benefits and challenges of training alone in parkour compared to training within a community or group? Craig Constantine and Bane free-dive into the world of training alone, where challenges are intrinsic and progress is incremental. "Your movement is your own. It's so personal in...
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Matrix with Ryland Lanagan
What drives adults to embrace a parkour-based fitness program, and how can it contribute to their physical, mental, and emotional well-being? Join Craig Constantine and Ryland Lanagan as they discuss Ryland's journey towards longevity, where functional fitness and the sheer joy of movement lead…
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Intentional with Auraiya Madrid
What is the relationship between creativity, resilience, and adaptability in pursuing diverse interests and entrepreneurial endeavors? Auraiya Madrid highlights the significance of creating meaningful relationships, embracing creativity, and being intentional in her practice, offering insight…
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Inspiration with Evan Beyer
How does personal growth through creativity, movement, and coaching shape individual identity and inspire community connections? I want to see the world and get a well-rounded view of what's happening… You can read the news, watch the news all day, but you're going to get a biased opinion. ~ Evan...
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Cycles with Patrick Oancia
How can movement and philosophy intersect to foster self-awareness, transformation, and a deeper understanding of the human experience? This conversation between Craig Constantine and Patrick Oancia revolves around the importance of structure and exploration in movement practices. "I wanted to…
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Healthy with Rodrigo Stavale
How can movement and mindset be used as tools for healing, growth, and fostering connections in both personal and community contexts? Rodrigo Stavale and Craig Constantine dip into several topics, including podcasting, children’s learning, and the power of unconventional teaching methods. Stavale...
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Recovery with Eric Rubin
What is the impact of physical injuries and personal loss on an individual's identity, community engagement, and resilience, particularly within the context of parkour and movement practice? Join Eric Rubin and Craig Constantine as they reflect on the role of uncertainty in recovery and the need…
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Balance with Alex Lukens
What strategies and practices can be employed to effectively balance physical, emotional, and mental well-being in personal and professional life? Craig Constantine and Alex Lukens discuss movement practices and personal growth as they explore the notions of finding balance, and the importance of...
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Revelation – with Dr. Evelyn Higgins
How can transformative personal experiences and advancements in addiction biology contribute to understanding and addressing addiction as a multifaceted issue? From hiking across Spain to unraveling the biological roots of addiction, Evelyn Higgins reveals her personal and professional...
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Still-mind with Martin Svenselius
How can one balance the physical, mental, and social aspects of movement practices while teaching and maintaining personal growth? The conversation explores how movement practice evolves from playful beginnings to structured teaching. "I prefer the term still mind… because I want the— however...
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Women’s Parkour Movement – with Alice Popejoy, Gabby St. Martin, and Adrienne Toumayan
What are the goals, challenges, and experiences shaping the Women's Parkour Movement and its annual gatherings? Volunteer organizers reflect on the balance between leadership, inclusion, and community building in parkour. "For me, the women's parkour movement space is much, much more about the...
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Adam Dipert: Space juggling, physics, and changing your perspective
What insights can be gained from exploring human movement, physics, and juggling in weightlessness? Adam Dipert is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Physics at North Carolina State University and has wowed audiences as a professional circus performer for nearly twenty years. He started studying...
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Alan Tran: Journaling, reflection and looking ahead
How does the process of reflection and self-improvement shape personal growth and teaching methodologies? Alan Tran is a parkour coach and collaborator from Raleigh, North Carolina. He’s the founder of Enso Movement and is a director for both the Art of Retreat and the United States Parkour...
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Play with Kel Glaister
How does play and movement intersect with personal growth, mental health, and the practice of Parkour? Exploring how Parkour connects to mental health and play reveals deep personal insights. "It's all about play. And I think that making— I love strengthening and I love building— you know…
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Challenge with Seth Ruji
What drives personal growth and the mindset necessary to embrace challenges in physical and mental practices? A journey of self-improvement unfolds through insights on goal-setting, risk assessment, and personal evolution. "Through parkour, I've been able to open up my perspective on life a ton…
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Perspectives with Robbie Corbett
What are the challenges and opportunities in advancing Parkour as a sport, a community activity, and a professional field? The conversation explores the evolution of Parkour and its integration into schools and professional spaces. "The idea is we want a place that they can be creative, and not...
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Ryan Mallon: Bushwacking, Parkour and making your own path
The journey from New Jersey to Asheville reveals how a Parkour athlete reshaped his movement training in the wilderness. Ryan Mallon is a parkour athlete, coach, rock climber, and general outdoorsman. His personal journey includes being an American Parkour sponsored athlete, and an APK…
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Investigation with James Adams
What role does problem-solving and creativity play in the intersection of programming, parkour, and personal growth? The discussion reveals how creativity and self-discipline shape one's approach to challenges in life and movement. "Sometimes the right thing to do is to walk away from the problem...
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Christian Anderson: Exploration, influences, and creating
How do personal exploration, creativity, and cultural influences shape movement practices and artistic endeavors? Christian Anderson is a parkour coach, athlete, teacher, martial artist, and movement artist. He created his own parkour teaching program, pursues weapons training, and is an artist…
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Incomplete with Janne Laurila
How does movement influence personal change and adaptability in life? Movement evolves from a tool for improvement to a means of adapting to life’s challenges. "I think that when I started doing Parkour, the movement was a kind of like— it was constant exploration. […] But as more time has gone…
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Longevity with Bryce Clarke
How is Parkour evolving as a practice and community in New York City and beyond? New York City's architecture naturally creates countless Parkour challenges waiting to be discovered. "The way that these kids will surpass us one day is going to be amazing." ~ Bryce Clarke (8:48) The conversation...
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Calmness with Tori Kubick
How does practicing contortion influence mental calmness and overall life perspective? Contortion is not just about physical flexibility but a mental practice of finding calmness. "The only way to do it, was to be calm. You can't— It's physically impossible to do it anxious. There's just no way.…
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Chase with Frank Mejia
How has participation in World Chase Tag and related activities influenced the personal training practices, community dynamics, and professional development of its participants? World Chase Tag is transforming the perception of traditional playground games into a high-stakes global sport. "It...
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Dedication with Joseph Rizzo
How can Olympic weightlifting enhance performance and longevity in Parkour practice? Technical movements in weightlifting unlock unexpected benefits for Parkour athletes. "A lot of people think like, Oh, I'm just gonna push as hard as I can and, you know, get this bar overhead and basically…
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Awareness with Phil Lombardo
How can physical therapy integrate empathy, precision, and awareness to improve patient outcomes? Movement becomes a gateway to understanding the human experience in this exploration of therapy and wellness. "Curiosity, awareness, and precision are things I think about every single day in my…
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Play with Nick Anastasia
What motivates and shapes the approaches and philosophies of movement practitioners in how they train, coach, and engage with spaces? Designing obstacles and spaces inspires exploration and unique physical expression. "It's just a more, sort of complicated way of, hanging out with your friends…
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MaryBeth Gangemi: Environment, ‘natural movement,’ and breathing
What are the key insights into natural movement, breathing, and how they connect to overall well-being? MaryBeth Gangemi’s experience as a social worker has had a profound affect on how she approaches her movement practice and working with clients. She shares her own movement journey, from city…
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Softness with Josh Nierer
What inspires and informs the practice and teaching of movement, particularly focusing on softness and adaptability, in Parkour? Training barefoot and the choice of footwear reveal unexpected connections to movement fluidity. "I was always a very power hungry— Very, how far can I jump? How big of…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hello, I'm Craig Constantine. In this podcast I talk with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it. This podcast is part of the Movers Mindset project, which is dedicated to exploring motivations behind movement and its fundamental place in society. Interested?
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Hello, I'm Craig Constantine. In this podcast I talk with movement enthusiasts to learn who they are, what they do, and why they do it. This podcast is part of the Movers Mindset project, which is dedicated to exploring motivations behind movement and its fundamental place in society. Interested?
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