What are the ways in which personal narratives, self-perception, and mentorship influence an individual’s path to growth and transformation? If you want to know someone, have a conversation with them. But if you want to know who they really are, have a conversation with their partner. Thomas Droge and Brenda Read more…
How can personal experiences with Aikido and wellness practices be used to help others improve their lives through self-awareness, physical health, and personal growth? Unexpectedly inheriting an Aikido school may sound overwhelming, but Cara-Michele Nether took it in stride. She sits down to share her journey in Aikido and acupuncture, Read more…
How can diverse physical practices and creative disciplines inform and enhance each other to foster personal growth and adaptability? 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 Read more…
How can movement practices like Parcon Resilience foster connection, empathy, and anti-racism in diverse communities? 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 Read more…
How can inclusive coaching practices and a focus on empathy improve learning and growth for diverse groups in movement disciplines like parkour? 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. Read more…
What can be learned from training parkour and engaging with challenges of height about composure, awareness, and personal growth? 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 Read more…
What role does tantra, authenticity, and interpersonal communication play in enhancing personal growth and human connection? TK 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 Read more…
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.
What role should a national governing body play in shaping the growth and development of Parkour? Collaboration among diverse voices is shaping the future of Parkour through the USPK. This episode explores the US Parkour Association’s (USPK) efforts to address competition, coaching certifications, and international pressures. The association adopts a Read more…
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 Read more…
What drives the creation and refinement of spaces and objects for parkour, and how do personal and communal experiences influence this process? 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 Read more…
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…