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Ep 45: How We Form and Move with Joanne Avison Aug 04, 2015

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Joanne Avison, author of Yoga, Fascia, Anatomy, and Movement, talks with me about fascia and why it has been overlooked historically (which includes a fascinating tour through the history of anatomy and its relationship to the Catholic church), how we form embryologically and what implications that has for biomechanics vs. biotensegrity (or biomechanics vs. biomotion), what that changes when we think about movement and the language we use about movement and the body,

ep 44: Stand Up Kids with Juliet Starrett Jul 21, 2015

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Juliet Starrett talks about the non-profit she and her husband Kelly have founded, Stand Up Kids, which aims to spread movement rich classrooms throughout the nation. They've started with their children's public school in California, which this August aims to be the first chair-free school in the United States. How can standing desks create a movement-rich classroom environment instead of just replacing old furniture with new furniture? Hear the key details that make that possible. How is a movement rich classroom environment and equality issue for boys and/or children with ADHD?How can you make this happen in your community?

ep 43: Making Classrooms Movement Friendly Jul 07, 2015

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ep: 42 Physical Disempowerment of Infants and Children with Kathleen Porter Jun 23, 2015

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How have our "advances" physical disempowered infants and children? What long terms costs does that have? How might the epidemics related to poorly functioning nervous systems be linked to or influenced by this? How do we send the message that what is "out there" is more important than what is "in here"?What are some of the movement-related predictors and therapies for autism spectrum disorders?

ep 41: The Long Body with Frank Forencich Jun 09, 2015

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Frank Forencich and I talk about "the long body". A Native American term about how we are massively connected with the biological and social world around us. Where does the human body begin and end? Why is our perception of ourselves as isolated units dangerous? Why do we have nervous systems?Are we currently living in an alien environment?What are some of the features of our culture that make is a "short culture"?How is technology changing our nervous systems and our relationships? How has stress changed since paleo times?

Ep 40: Navigating Pain with Neil Pearson May 26, 2015

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Ep 39: Natural Born Heroes with Christopher McDougall May 12, 2015

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Ep 38: The Bliss of Your Biology with Ged Sumner May 05, 2015

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Ep 37: Embodied Mindfulness with Jamie McHugh Apr 21, 2015

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Where are we teaching critical sensing skills (instead of just critical thinking skills)? What is true physical education? Are classical meditation forms incompatible with modern life and the modern mind? How do we use the expressive capacity of our bodies to connect as communities of humans?

Episode 36: Barbara Loomis: Uterine Wisdom Feb 10, 2015

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Barbara Loomis talks about the surprising symptoms that can spring from uterine malpositioning- urinary incontinence, constipation, fertility issues, and even knee pain with ovulation. We also talk about the normal movement of the uterus, what we can do to keep it in as happy a position as possible, and some of the cultural things that contribute to a malpositioned uterus. Additionally we talk about the risks of hysterectomies, and the controversies that spring up around whether or not women should lift- if that affects uterine issues or contributes to problems in pregnancy. .

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