What are the challenges, structures, and opportunities involved in building and maintaining a transparent, community-driven national governing body for Parkour? Membership dues directly support a transparent, nonprofit structure designed to empower the Parkour community. This conversation goes into the structure, purpose, and vision of the United States Parkour Association (USPK), Read more…
How can one integrate personal growth, creativity, and leadership to inspire and connect with others? 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 Read more…
What is the purpose and vision of the United States Parkour Association (USPK), and how does it aim to shape the future of Parkour in the United States? USPK seeks to unite the Parkour community under a shared vision for safety, legitimacy, and inclusivity. This episode explores the purpose and Read more…
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.
How can public spaces be designed to integrate parkour features while balancing community needs and architectural aesthetics? 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 Read more…
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 Read more…
What are the key challenges and opportunities in creating a unified national governing body for the Parkour community in the United States? Experienced practitioners work to ensure the integrity of Parkour’s future through governance and cooperation. This conversation introduces the transition board members of the United States Parkour Association (USPK) Read more…
How can movement practices, particularly parkour, serve as tools for self-transformation and personal growth? 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 Read more…
How do personal experiences with movement practices and societal dynamics shape an individual’s perspective on gender roles, personal growth, and parenting? 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 Read more…
What can be done to better understand and improve the experience of women in parkour? Naomi Honey and Melissa Way discuss the importance of women’s experience in parkour, what that means, and how society impacts it. They dig into the unicorn syndrome, the polarization of genders, and how community leaders Read more…
How can people maintain discipline, stay motivated, and effectively manage distractions to pursue personal growth and self-improvement? 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 Read more…
How do movement, coaching, and family intersect to shape personal growth and relationships over time? Chris Rowat and Shirley Darlington-Rowat discuss serendipity, coaching, and Chris’s work with the fire brigade. They share their thoughts on raising kids, setting aside time for family, and training and moving together. Shirley and Chris Read more…