Movers Mindset

Any mind hell-bent on problem solving inevitably seeks challenge. Thea Rae discusses many things, including her movement background, coding, and stunt work. She unpacks the connections between her art, movement, aerial circus, and programming. Thea explains her varied interests: stunts, circus, cycling, climbing, and ice skating, and why cross training is so important to her practice. For more information on this episode, go to moversmindset.com/82 Movers Mindset Forum… Want to see, hear and learn more? …visit https://forum.moversmindset.com/ Movers Mindset focuses on movement as a mastery practice, and highlights the processes of discovery and reflection. The forum provides the opportunity to interact with and learn from podcast guests, athletes, experts, and like-minded others.

Andrew Suseno’s Parcon goes beyond the physical to create community and fight racism. Andrew discusses his family, ancestors, and their role in his identity. We explore what Parcon is, why he created Parcon Resilience, and his vision for the anti-racist work it does. Andrew unpacks various pieces of racism in modern America, how Parcon Resilience addresses it, and shares why the work he does inspires him. For more information on this episode, go to moversmindset.com/81 Movers Mindset Forum… Want to see, hear and learn more? …visit https://forum.moversmindset.com/ Movers Mindset focuses on movement as a mastery practice, and highlights the processes of discovery and reflection. The forum provides the opportunity to interact with and learn from podcast guests, athletes, experts, and like-minded others.

When she first learned about parkour back in ’06, Nikkie Zanevsky never dreamed it would lead to her quitting her day job and starting her own movement company. Nikkie sits down to reflect on her approach to coaching, structuring classes, and creating an experience for her students. She shares her own methods of learning and growing, and how it impacts her coaching. Nikkie shares her insights on success, inclusivity and gender in parkour, and the importance of starting before you’re ready.  For more information on this episode, go to moversmindset.com/80 Movers Mindset Forum… Want to see, hear and learn more? …visit https://forum.moversmindset.com/ Movers Mindset focuses on movement as a mastery practice, and highlights the processes of discovery and reflection. The forum provides the opportunity to interact with and learn from podcast guests, athletes, experts, and like-minded others.

Bryan Riggins discusses his motivation, goals, and process of training descents, and his experiences and relationship with fear. He shares how it relates to his love of coaching children, and the challenges he personally works on. Bryan unpacks his reasons for training parkour before delving into the many books that have influenced him and what is on his reading list. For more information on this episode, go to moversmindset.com/79. Movers Mindset Forum… Want to see, hear and learn more? …visit https://forum.moversmindset.com/ Movers Mindset focuses on movement as a mastery practice, and highlights the processes of discovery and reflection. The forum provides the opportunity to interact with and learn from podcast guests, athletes, experts, and like-minded others.

Tuline Kinaci openly discusses her experiences with tantra, explaining what it is, what it means to her, and how it relates to her goals with Lovecraft Collective. She shares her thoughts on the power of eye contact, radical honesty, and interpersonal communication. Tuline delves into her love of climbing, her relationship with movement, sexuality, and how the two are connected. Tantra: Sting and linen pants… What is it? Weaving light and sound with form – visualizations, chants, and physical body. Looks like meditating, and/or sex. But what does that actually mean?? Tantra interest from pursuing orgasms, found a book about it, eventually found a coach. Found her passion helping and healing people with sex, positive experiences, Fully embodied experiences in everything, not just sex. Lovecraft Collective; collective of all the people involved, creating connection and harmony; technically professional, in terms of money and exchange. Coaching with couples, individuals of all genders etc

Craig reflects on 2019, thanking the team, and the people who have helped along the way. He recaps what Movers Mindset accomplished in 2019; the podcast being just one area of focus. He shares some plans and hints for what's coming for 2020 and in season 4. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/77 Join the community! Want to do more than just listen? Join a community of like-minded movers where you'll gain access to exclusive content, interact directly with podcast guests, and more! Check out https://community.moversmindset.com/ Want updates by email? Join Movers Mindset's public email list, https://moversmindset.com/email

In the final episode about the US Parkour Association, the board discusses USPK's stance and role within competition. They share their ideas around coaching certifications, whether the board will create one, and what it will mean for existing certifications. The board address the Federation of International Gymnastics, and share what each of us can do to help parkour. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/76 Join the community! Want to do more than just listen? Join a community of like-minded movers where you'll gain access to exclusive content, interact directly with podcast guests, and more! Check out https://community.moversmindset.com/ Want updates by email? Join Movers Mindset's public email list, https://moversmindset.com/email

Craig discusses thinking of interactions as trades of value, whether or not money is used in the process. He explains how we trade directly and indirectly with others daily, and the effects of bringing third parties into trades. Craig talks about ways to trade directly with Movers Mindset; online, offline or by supporting the project financially. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/75 Join the community! Want to do more than just listen? Join a community of like-minded movers where you'll gain access to exclusive content, interact directly with podcast guests, and more! Check out https://community.moversmindset.com/ Want updates by email? Join Movers Mindset's public email list, https://moversmindset.com/email

Tyson Cecka unpacks his design process, how he began to build parkour obstacles, and where he finds inspiration. He discusses his current plans and goals, and explains why he doesn't consider himself a great artist or creator. Tyson shares his experiences with depression, how it's affected his life, and how he's working through it. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/74 Join the community! Want to do more than just listen? Join a community of like-minded movers where you'll gain access to exclusive content, interact directly with podcast guests, and more! Check out https://community.moversmindset.com/ Want updates by email? Join Movers Mindset's public email list, https://moversmindset.com/email

In this third episode in the series, the Board shares USPK’s funding model and where the money is coming from. They explain Committees and Special Interest Groups, the difference between the two, and their role in the organization. The board also discusses the importance of USPK, even for people who don’t feel parkour needs governing, and how to get involved and have your voice heard. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/73 Join the community! Want to do more than just listen? Join a community of like-minded movers where you'll gain access to exclusive content, interact directly with podcast guests, and more! Check out https://community.moversmindset.com/ Want updates by email? Join Movers Mindset's public email list, https://moversmindset.com/email

Brandee Laird discusses many things, including the recent Art of Retreat, being an introvert, and card manipulation. She shares her coaching philosophy, influences, and creating experiences, and reflects on the role of usefulness in her practice. Brandee explains how she handles dark moods, strives to expand her skill sets, and even recites some of her own poetry. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/72 Join the community! Want to do more than just listen? Join a community of like-minded movers where you'll gain access to exclusive content, interact directly with podcast guests, and more! Check out https://community.moversmindset.com/ Want updates by email? Join Movers Mindset's public email list, https://moversmindset.com/email

In this second episode, each of the board members explain what a national governing body is, what it does, why it’s important, and their specific vision for how USPK will work. They discuss USPK’s Board of Directors, who currently sits on it, and how it will function as the organization grows. They also delve into who USPK is meant to serve, who should join the organization, and how to do that. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/71 Join the community! Want to do more than just listen? Join a community of like-minded movers where you'll gain access to exclusive content, interact directly with podcast guests, and more! Check out https://community.moversmindset.com/ Want updates by email? Join Movers Mindset's public email list, https://moversmindset.com/email

Craig discusses the benefit of describing your practice, and why three words is an effective way to do it. He shares Movers Mindset's three words for the whole project, and unpacks each of them. Craig explains how Movers Mindset's three words are connected, and what they mean to the project. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/70 Supported by listeners! The podcast is made possible by voluntary subscriptions from listeners like you. To contribute directly in support of this podcast visit, https://moversmindset.com/support I understand that your time and money are valuable and limited. I can’t thank you enough for already spending some of your time listening—but I’ll try: Thank you for listening! I hope you see value in the podcast and will choose to also spend some of your money by voluntarily subscribing. Thank you for your support! And there's more… Want updates by email? https://moversmindset.com/email Want to do more than just listen? Join a community of like-minded mov

Colin MacDonald discusses his experience designing parkour parks, and what he’s learned from the process. He shares thoughts on his creative process and inspirations before explaining more about Landscape Architecture and the program he is in. Colin unpacks some of his personal design and build dreams, along with the realities that affect them, and explores the connection between sculpture and parkour design. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/69 Supported by listeners! The podcast is made possible by voluntary subscriptions from listeners like you. To contribute directly in support of this podcast visit, https://moversmindset.com/support I understand that your time and money are valuable and limited. I can’t thank you enough for already spending some of your time listening—but I’ll try: Thank you for listening! I hope you see value in the podcast and will choose to also spend some of your money by voluntarily subscribing. Thank you for your support! And there's more… Want

Craig goes beyond podcasting to unpack another piece of the Movers Mindset project; the Community. He discusses the elements that a community requires in order to be successful, and why we don't always succeed when creating community online. Craig explains the Movers Mindset community's purpose, and what you'll find inside the community. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/68 Supported by listeners! The podcast is made possible by voluntary subscriptions from listeners like you. To contribute directly in support of this podcast visit, https://moversmindset.com/support I understand that your time and money are valuable and limited. I can’t thank you enough for already spending some of your time listening—but I’ll try: Thank you for listening! I hope you see value in the podcast and will choose to also spend some of your money by voluntarily subscribing. Thank you for your support! And there's more… Want updates by email? https://moversmindset.com/email Want to do more than

The first in a four part series about the United States Parkour Association, the national governing body for parkour in America, this episode introduces each of the five members of the transition board. Each member discusses their background and why they are involved and passionate about USPK. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/67 Supported by listeners! The podcast is made possible by voluntary subscriptions from listeners like you. To contribute directly in support of this podcast visit, https://moversmindset.com/support I understand that your time and money are valuable and limited. I can’t thank you enough for already spending some of your time listening—but I’ll try: Thank you for listening! I hope you see value in the podcast and will choose to also spend some of your money by voluntarily subscribing. Thank you for your support! And there's more… Want updates by email? https://moversmindset.com/email Want to do more than just listen? Join a community of like-minded m

Rafe Kelley dives deep into his thoughts about the hero's journey and it's relevance to parkour. He shares his own journey and research into parkour and movement, finding meaning in practicing, and why he trains in nature. Rafe discusses parkour's power as a transformative practice, the spirit behind it, and what makes it unique. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/66 Supported by listeners! The podcast is made possible by voluntary subscriptions from listeners like you. To contribute directly in support of this podcast visit, https://moversmindset.com/support I understand that your time and money are valuable and limited. I can’t thank you enough for already spending some of your time listening—but I’ll try: Thank you for listening! I hope you see value in the podcast and will choose to also spend some of your money by voluntarily subscribing. Thank you for your support! And there's more… Want updates by email? https://moversmindset.com/email Want to do more than just list

Rebecca Brightly discusses the changing dynamics of going from Lindy Hop to motherhood and unpacks her parenting philosophy. She explains why she tolerates parkour and how the gender dynamics contrast with her experience in dance. Rebecca gives her thoughts on gender representation and why she wants women to see how capable they are. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/65 Supported by listeners! The podcast is made possible by voluntary subscriptions from listeners like you. To contribute directly in support of this podcast visit, https://moversmindset.com/support I understand that your time and money are valuable and limited. I can’t thank you enough for already spending some of your time listening—but I’ll try: Thank you for listening! I hope you see value in the podcast and will choose to also spend some of your money by voluntarily subscribing. Thank you for your support! And there's more… Want updates by email? https://moversmindset.com/email Want to do more than just

Naomi Honey and Melissa Way discuss the importance of women's experience in parkour, what that means, and how society impacts it. They delve into the unicorn syndrome, the polarization of genders, and how community leaders can help get more women involved. Naomi and Melissa tackle why women's only events are important, how to create a welcoming environment, and their experiences with unsolicited advice. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/64 Supported by listeners! The podcast is made possible by voluntary subscriptions from listeners like you. To contribute directly in support of this podcast visit, https://moversmindset.com/support I understand that your time and money are valuable and limited. I can’t thank you enough for already spending some of your time listening—but I’ll try: Thank you for listening! I hope you see value in the podcast and will choose to also spend some of your money by voluntarily subscribing. Thank you for your support! And there's more… Want updat

Dan Edwardes explains the value of playing games, and unpacks what motivates him. He discusses the struggle of choosing where to spend your time and energy, and the difficulty of distractions. Dan shares his insights on parkour’s relationship to self efficacy, and the power and importance of storytelling. For more information on this episode, go to https://moversmindset.com/63 Please support Movers Mindset!Want to do more than just listen? You’ll get access to exclusive content, interact directly with podcast guests, and more! Check out https://moversmindset.com/