The Artist Athlete Podcast

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Episode 119: Teaching The No Arm Inversion with Erin Ball Oct 25, 2021

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In 2014, in the middle of her circus career, Erin Ball’s life changed completely when she became a double below the knee amputee. After a year, she began a lifelong process of undoing ableism and sanism within herself and started relearning aerial arts. In this interview, she breaks down what it means to her to be disabled and gives suggestions on how the circus industry can become more accessible.

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This podcast is dedicated to CIRCUS. Aerialist, Shannon McKenna interviews guests from acrobats in Cirque du Soleil to circus therapists and everyone in between. Learn the backstage lives of those who flip, twist, sparkle, and shine under the big top.

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http://www.kingstoncircusarts.com/

https://www.sinsinvalid.org/

https://graeae.org/

https://tangledarts.org/

Episode 118: Make The Show You Want to See with Lyndsay and Josh Aviner of Hideaway Circus Oct 18, 2021

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Ever wondered how circus shows get made? Where do all the ideas and moneys come from? Josh and Lyndsay Aviner, independent producers who make circus shows and have a podcast about making circus shows, join Shannon on this crossover episode.

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LISTEN to Shannon’s interview on the Hideaway Circus Podcast

http://hideawaycircus.com/podcast/2021/5/20/episode-106-shannon-mckenna-the-artist-athlete

@hideawaycircus

Episode 117: Let’s Talk About PRICING with Ileigh Reynolds Oct 11, 2021

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A question that has plagued many aspiring professional circus artists for YEARS is “how much should I charge for this stuff anyway?” And today, Ileigh Reynolds, artist, event co-ordinator and founder of the online company Circus Boss is here to give you some answers! ------------------------------------------------------------------

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Links:

circusboss.com/gigpayguide

youneedabudget.com

Books:

Profit First but Mike Michalowicz

Episode 116: Mastering Instagram with The Movement Maestro Sep 20, 2021

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As circus artists, do we NEED social media in our lives? That’s the question this interview with Shante Coefield, physical therapist turned online entrepreneur, seeks to answer on this episode. Plenty of actionable tips and tricks to grow your social media presence in this episode (if that’s what you WANT to do.)

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Books by White Guys that Shante mentions:

Steven Pressfield

Seth Godin

James Clear

Episode 115: How To Be A Circus Celebrity with Aurelia Cats Sep 13, 2021

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GO WATCH THIS RIGHT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLgMEXCyeN0

Aurelia Cats created not only an act, but an iconic style of trapeze in the early 2000’s. This interview is full of stories of gluing fake nails onto the skin of her fingers, doing doubles until she was bleeding in China, and playing the role of the “bad” judge on Celebrity Circus. Additionally, Aurelia reflects on the business of circus- then and now- and how to move forward in this new circus landscape.

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Episode 114: Overcoming Psychological Blocks with Elena Panova Sep 06, 2021

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The famous Elena Panova originated swinging trapeze as it is today, but even this siren of the sky had to overcome fear and self-doubt to reach her greatest potential. Hear how she did it, and so much more.

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For more on Elena:

IG: @elena.panova.trapeze

Online: http://www.circopedia.org/Elena_Panova

Episode 113: How to Survive Your Worst Act with Rodleigh Stevens Aug 30, 2021

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Rodleigh Stevens is a fifth generation circus performer, but his journey to the big top was anything but easy. His father died when he was young and his mother forbade him from following in his footsteps. Hear how passion won out and Rodleigh’s advice for coaching.

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Find Rodleigh online:

http://www.yourcircuscoach.com

IG: rodleigh_stevens

Circus Barum:

https://gettotext.com/gerd-siemoneit-barum-the-circus-legend-has-died/

https://second.wiki/wiki/circus_barum

Episode 112: On Motherhood, Innovating, and Circling Back with Elena Lev Aug 23, 2021

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Elena Lev hit the world’s stages young with an innovative hula hoop act that became a Cirque du Soleil staple, meanwhile, off stage, she was navigating the challenges of motherhood, evolving as an artist, and developing her other interests, while feeding her passion for the circus life.

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For more on Elena:

Instagram: @hoopsact_elenalev

The Iconic Act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rycHQRzQxHA

Episode 111: Circus Now vs Then with Richie Gaona Aug 16, 2021

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Kicking off our four part series on iconic stars of the circus is Richie Gaona, a fourth generation circus performer who flew with one of the most successful flying trapeze families of the time: The Flying Gaonas.

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Resources:

Richie Gaona website: https://flyingtrapeze.com/

The Flying Gaonas documentary: www.Theflightfantastic.com.

Richie Gaona at the World Acrobatic Society: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRofvWvvZ4Y

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0304743/

Episode 110 Part 2: Eating Disorders in Circus with Dr. Jodie Richardson Aug 09, 2021

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What causes an eating disorder? Why do some people get them and some don’t? How do you know if you have one? Dr. Jodie Richardson, clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist, answers all of our questions and more.

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For more resources and support on Eating Disorders, please see the following links:

Dare to Fuel Performance - Training and consulting organization that educates and supports the sporting and performance arts environments in the prevention, management and treatment of eating disorders.

www.daretofuelperformance.com

Connecte Montreal Psychology Group – Blog posts from the Connecte psychology team on eating and weight-related issues and body image. https://connectepsychology.com/en/library/blog/body-image-and-eating/

Alexia de Macar Nutrition Sport & Performance: co-founder of Dare to Fuel Performance www.alexiademacar.com

ANEB - Non-profit organization offering various services including support groups, resources, listening helpline, and conferences for individuals suffering from eating disorders, and their friends and family. https://anebquebec.com/

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