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Pole Performance Podcast

Bridging the gap between pole dance & exercise and sport science. Hosted by Dr. Emily Rausch a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who specializes in helping pole dancers learn how to not f*ck up their bodies and unf*ck them when they do. 

  1. 171

    [On Resistance Training] Bodyweight Training is Not Enough for Pole Dancers

    Celebrate me no longer being married to a f*ckass man with a FLASH SALE July 6-10.  50% off all my offerings Connect with Dr. Emily:Website - i have tons of resources for you!Instagram

  2. 170

    Structuring Your Training Means Not Skipping Steps

    Webinar on building a training planConnect with Dr. Emily:Website - i have tons of resources for you!InstagramOther episodes on training planstraining more isn't helping you progresstraining load vs injury riskthe best training plan

  3. 169

    Stop Sabotaging Yourself

    Webinar on building a training planConnect with Dr. Emily:Website - i have tons of resources for you!Instagram

  4. 168

    Train Like You Might Crash

    Register for How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders Pole DancingConnect with Dr. Emily:Website - i have tons of resources for you!Instagram

  5. 167

    Training Load vs. Injury Risk

    Chatting about acute:chronic training load and how tracking it can help increase your progress & decrease your risk of injury. Register for Strong on Stage!Spreadsheet to track training load (very detailed & nerdy)Connect with Dr. Emily:Website - i have tons of resources for you!Instagram

  6. 166

    4 Mistakes Pole Dancers Make When Putting a Performance Piece Together

    Register for Strong on Stage!Connect with Dr. Emily:Website - i have tons of resources for you!Instagram

  7. 165

    Training More isn't Helping You Progress

    More training isn't better.  Better training is better.  Let's chat about what that actually means and what it looks like for your weekly schedule. Masterclass on structuring your training  Listen to the end of the episode to get a coupon code. Instructor course info & sign up! Enrollment is open until 4/12

  8. 164

    Hypermobility & Your Pole Training

    Chatting about hypermobility & how it can affect your pole training. Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  9. 163

    Reflecting on 9 Years of Pole Dancing

    Today is my 9 year pole anniversary!  I yapped about some things I would have done differently when I first started and shared some goals for the future. Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  10. 162

    Are your students physically ready for what you're teaching?

    Chatting about physical preparedness & exercise periodization. SIGN UP FOR MY FREE INTENSIVE FOR INSTRUCTORS: THE POLE READINESS FRAMEWORKConnect with Dr. Emily:Website Instagram

  11. 161

    Are you being an irresponsible pole instructor?

    Being a pole instructor comes with a lot of responsibility, beyond knowing how to demo tricks.  Your students will look to you for guidance on their training.  What you tell them will have a profound impact on their longevity in this form of movement. Low Flow SummitInstructor Course Info & Interest List 

  12. 160

    POTS & Training

    Chatting about the different types & presentations of POTS and how to navigate training if you have this condition.Connect with Dr. Emily:Website - see courses for instructor course info.Instagram

  13. 159

    You Don't Have to Lose Weight to Get Better at Pole

    WARNING: I talk about losing Samson at the beginning.  Skip to 6:30 to not hear about him leaving me. Chatting about how the idea that losing weight/being in a smaller body is the only option for getting better at pole.  It's not. Connect with Dr. Emily:Website - see courses for instructor course info.Instagram

  14. 158

    Are you Peeing Your Pants in Class?

    Chatting about core & pelvic floor dysfunction and sharing strategies to help with it.Connect with Dr. Emily:Website - see courses for instructor course info. Instagram

  15. 157

    Using Your Body’s Energy Systems to Improve Your Pole Performance

    Chatting about the body's energy systems and ways you can use them to improve your pole training. Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  16. 156

    How to Set Realistic Pole Goals

    It's that time of year! Are you setting SMART pole goals for yourself? I chat about how I approach goal setting in this episode.Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  17. 155

    Starting Pole Dancing? Here’s What Beginners Need to Know

    For my new pole babes! Here's what I want you do know before you sign up for your first class. Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  18. 154

    Are you frustrated with your progress?

    Chatting about a common pain point across all levels of pole dancers: the expectation that you'll achieve a certain trick in XX timeframe. Join my small group coaching pod, the Pole Progress Collective Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  19. 153

    How I Prepare for Photoshoots

    Hi Friends!  Taking photos is one of my favorite things and I've created a procedure to make photoshoots both more efficient and less stressful for myself that I share in this episode. Pole Progress Collective (small group coaching) informationConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  20. 152

    The Best Training Plan

    Spoiler Alert: there's not one "best" or "right" way to train. Things mentioned: Black Friday Sale!  All of my offerings will be discounted November 28-December 1st. 2026 Coaching Pod - add your name to the interest list!

  21. 151

    All About the Low Back

    Chatting about the low back & answering your questions from my IG story. Injured? Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  22. 150

    All About the Knee

    Want to reduce your risk of lower body injuries?  Join me for my upcoming masterclass: How to Not F*ck Up Your Lower Body Pole Dancing. KneePads: https://www.beeskneeskneepads.com/  use code: DREMILY to save $$Injured? Schedule an Assessment with MeLooking for a DIY rehab plan for the hamstring (or shoulders)? I got you! Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  23. 149

    What NOT to do for a Hamstring Injury

    Chatting about the hamstrings and what not to do if you injure yours. Want to reduce your risk of lower body injuries?  Join me for my upcoming masterclass: How to Not F*ck Up Your Lower Body Pole Dancing. Injured? Schedule an Assessment with MeLooking for a DIY rehab plan for the hamstring (or shoulders)? I got you!  Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  24. 148

    You're an Athlete. Train Like One.

    A rant about the common delusion that pole dancers aren't athletes and don't need to train like one. Injured? Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  25. 147

    Ways Pole Dancers Get Injured

    Injured? Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  26. 146

    Performance Debrief

    I performed over the weekend and wanted to share some thoughts about the experience. Here's a link to watch it. 

  27. 145

    Strong >> Skinny

    A rant about the trend of being super skinny becoming popular again & how it will negatively impact your pole performance.Join the interest list for my upcoming courses.Injured? Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  28. 144

    I'm Performing! How I'm Organizing My Training

    Injured? Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  29. 143

    3 Mistakes Pole Dancers Make with Their Training

    Enroll in How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders Pole DancingInjured? Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  30. 142

    [On the Shoulder] Anatomy & Biomechanics

    Join the interest list for How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders Pole Dancing. Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  31. 141

    Periodization & Progressive Overload in Pole

    Yapping about how to apply these exercise & sport science principles to your pole training. Instructor course is open for enrollment through April 6th. Join the interest list for How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders Pole Dancing. Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  32. 140

    [On Intensives] Preparing Physically & Mentally for Pole Camps

    Join Pole Prep - Free Virtual Workshop on Warm-Up CreationSchedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  33. 139

    [On Restarting] Operation: Leave the Floor/Actually Train Tricks Again

    Yapping about why I stopped training tricks & the restarting journey. Instructor Course Information - Join the interest listSchedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  34. 138

    [On Injuries] Pole Instructors Role & Responsibilities

    Chatting about how pole instructors role/responsibilities with their student's injuries. Instructor Course Information - Join the interest listSchedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  35. 137

    [On My Education] How Combine my Chiropractic & Pole Dancing Knowledge

    Clearing up some misconceptions about my educational background & work experience. Instructor Course InformationSchedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  36. 136

    [On Individual Training Sessions] Order of Operations

    Yapping about how to organize your individual training sessionsShop my birthday sale!Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  37. 135

    [On Pain] What Every Pole Dancer Needs to Know About Pain

    Yapping about the misconceptions about pain. *Save the date for my birthday special - Jan 20-24*Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  38. 134

    [On Sensations] When should you continue an exercise & when should you stop?

    Chatting about ways to determine if you should continue with an exercise and ways to modify it before completely giving up on it. Join the interest list for the pregnancy & postpartum courses.Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  39. 133

    [On Rest & Recovery] Your Studio Closing for the Holidays is a Good Thing

    Chatting about the benefits of programming in rest & recovery to your training plan. Join the interest list for the pregnancy & postpartum courses.Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  40. 132

    On Struggling to Do the Thing

    Yapping about how I'm handling saying I want to do something (record podcast episodes) but not actually doing it consistently. Join the interest list for the pregnancy & postpartum courses. Books:Atomic HabitsTiny Habits

  41. 131

    Case Study - Inversion Ankle Sprain

    Have you ever ate shit in your heels?  Let's chat about what happens with an inversion ankle sprain and the rehab afterwards. Join me for How to Not F*ck Up Your Lower Body Pole Dancing! A 3 week prehab course covering the hips/hamstrings, knees, ankles/feet. 

  42. 130

    Phases of Injury Recovery + Rehab Planning

    Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

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    Are you (unintentionally) limiting your students progress?

    Chatting about the benefits of structuring your classes. Join me for Structured Success - a 2 day virtual mini-course about this topic. Schedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  45. 127

    Educational Requirements for Pole Instructors

    While there may be no standard prerequisites to become a pole instructor, having a baseline education about these topics is essential if we want to reduce the number of injured pole dancers. [Interest List] How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole DancingSchedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  46. 126

    Is How Pole Taught the Reason Why Injury Rates are so High?

    [Interest List] How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole DancingSchedule an Assessment with MeConnect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  47. 125

    Reducing Injuries Through Cross-Training

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  48. 124

    What You Need to Know About Pole Training

    Chatting about Training Principles Flash Sale: 50% off all webinars & downloads July 6-12th!1:1 Coaching is streamlined.  Learn more here. Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  49. 123

    What do You Look for in a Pole Studio?

    Join Unraveling the Myth of Flow - free online summit. Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

  50. 122

    It's Not Willpower. It's a Habit.

    Chatting about the myth of motivation, staying consistent and building a habit.Join Unraveling the Myth of Flow - free online summit.  Connect with Dr. Emily:WebsiteInstagram

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Bridging the gap between pole dance & exercise and sport science. Hosted by Dr. Emily Rausch a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who specializes in helping pole dancers learn how to not f*ck up their bodies and unf*ck them when they do.

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Bridging the gap between pole dance & exercise and sport science. Hosted by Dr. Emily Rausch a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who specializes in helping pole dancers learn how to not f*ck up their bodies and unf*ck them when they do. 

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