The Artist Athlete Podcast

Aleksei Goloborodko shares wisdom on how to gain flexibility without getting injured and talks about his unique approach to the art of contortion. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete Follow him on Instagram: @galexey94kid

One of the pioneers of aerial silks, Ginger Alverez talks candidly about her career trajectory and where she sees the art form going next. ------------------------------------------------ Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------------------ People mentioned in this interview who have previously been interviewed: Isabelle Chasse - Episode 80  Christine Van Loo - Episode 67  

“If you want to change who's in the audience, you need to change who's onstage.” is the firm credo under which circus director Billy Alwen and his collaborators built Extraordinary Bodies- which focuses on representation for disabled circus artists. --------------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete --------------------------------------------------- Extraordinary Bodies Website: https://www.extraordinarybodies.org.uk/ Watch Humans: https://youtu.be/rgRGN08_W30 Cirque Bijou: https://www.cirquebijou.co.uk/ Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/oct/05/circus-extraordinary-bodies-human  

Youngstage is one of the largest platforms for artists under the age of 27. But why the age cut off? This is just one of the many topics addressed in this week's interview with Nadja Hauser, the founder of Youngstage Festival. ---------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------- www.young-stage.com www.nadjahauser.ch  

Hear a deep dive into the creative process of one of the most prolific circus directors of our time.  ------------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------------------- Recommended Reading Towards A Poor Theatre by Jerzey Growtowski Theatre and It's Double by Anton Artaud ‘The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction' by Walter Benjamin https://web.mit.edu/allanmc/www/benjamin.pdf Hear interviews with artists who have worked with Circa Lauren Joy Herley - 69 Lewis West - 61 Freyja Wild- 50  

Introducing an iconic interview with the legendary Olga Pikhienko. The darling of Cirque du Soleil during its “heyday,” Olga talks about her flexibility, creative journey, and the power of positive thinking. ---------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ---------------------------------------- Instagram: @olgaupsidedown https://www.olgapikhienko.com/  

Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist and recreational aerialist. Shannon McKenna is a professional aerialist with a love for promoting conversations about mental health. Here's an interview about grief.  ------------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------------------- For tickets and information about Touching Two Worlds visit: https://www.touchingtwoworlds.com/circus   To learn more about Sherry, visit here website: http://www.sherrywalling.com Nami: https://www.nami.org/   Performance Psychologists: Dr. Veronique Richards - episode 128 Dr. Kip Matthews - episode 14   Circus Specific Eating Disorder Specialist:  Dr. Jodie Richardson - episode 110   

Together with her twin sister, Serenity, and independently, Elsie Smith has a performing and teaching career spanning over 3 decades and revolutionized the way recreational aerial arts is taught. ----------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ----------------------------------- New England Center for Circus Arts https://necenterforcircusarts.org/ Nimble Arts http://nimblearts.org/

Today's guest parties hard and makes art even harder- Elena Brocade insists on living life on her own terms, and as a result, has revolutionized the art of aerial storytelling and quick change.  --------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete --------------------------------------------- Website:  http://www.elenabrocade.com Instagram: elena_brocade Elena's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/elenabrocade Shayna Swanson's interview is episode 26  

Erika Lemay, one of the “New Queens of Circus,” tells tales of growing up fast, perfectionism gone right, and coming back from injury.   ------------------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------------------------- Web site: www.erikalemay.com Instagram:  http://instagram.com/erika.lemay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ErikaLemayOfficial/ LEMAlab™ whose mission is to help performers have a long and injury-free career: www.LEMAlab.eu and has launched the first supplement on the market specifically created for flexibility and injury prevention. The Book Almost Perfect — The Life Guide to Creating Your Success Story Through Passion and Fearlessness, available in your favourite bookstore online and off.  

Today we talk to fire artist, hula-hooper and mega content creator Grace Good. After amassing over 8 million followers on TikTok, Grace is leading the way into the twenty-first century. We talk to her about how she gets brand deals and how she keeps her stage shows, street shows and online content fresh.  -------------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete -------------------------------------------------- Grace's website: https://www.gracegoodcirque.com/ Episode 88 with Lisa Lottie: https://www.theartistathlete.com/episode-88-for-the-love-of-hula-hoops-with-lisa-lottie

Dominique Jando has been involved in the circus world for half a century and he has OPINIONS. This episode is challenging, insightful, and hopefully will spark wonderful conversations. --------------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete --------------------------------------------------- http://www.circopedia.org/index.php?oldid=37746  

Dr. Veronique Richard Ph.D. does extensive research in how creativity impacts physical performance- her favorite research subjects: circus artists. Listen in to find out her findings and mindset shifts that you can make to change how you train.   ---------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ---------------------------------------- Train Your Mind to Train Your Body: mental performance workshop  https://www.crowdcast.io/e/train-your-mind-to-train-2   Read more of Dr. Richard's research https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354952303_Creativity_in_Motion_Examining_the_Creative_Potential_System_and_Enriched_Movement_Activities_as_a_Way_to_Ignite_It   Watch Canadian Synchronized Figure Skating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQWHndxamZE

Marco Motta has carried his culture with him from the streets of Brazil to the stage of Paris, but it hasn't been an easy journey. He is still fighting prejudice and oppression with the greatest weapon he has: his art. ------------------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------------------------- Marco's Website: https://marcomottaart.wixsite.com/artist Instagram: @ marcomottaart   Asnuci https://www.facebook.com/Asnuci-nuevos-ciudadanos-por-la-interculturalidad-190535224651479/ Courage Collective https://www.partnershipfunds.org/project-1-the-collective-courage-fund

Can a circus artist be great if they are all skills and no concept? What if they're brilliant artists but have no technical ability? Jay Gilligan grapples with this and more on this week's episode. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------------------------------------ Get your ticket! https://www.reflexshow.com/ Interview referenced in podcast http://www.juggling.org/people/interviews/gilligan.html Jay's Podcast https://www.juggle.org/object-episodes-1/  

Martin Frenette has been an aerialist for 17 years and hopes to do 15 more! He talks about how the industry has changed and what makes an act great. --------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete --------------------------------------- Martin's signature act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu40N0DO3xI Instagram: @martinfrenetteonstage

A trapeze star turned circus coach and sexual harm prevention educator in one of hopefully MANY conversations we can have about making the circus safer. ------------------------------------------------ Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------------------ CRISIS HELPLINES https://www.rainn.org (USA) https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services (Canada) https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/rape-and-sexual-assault (United Kingdom) https://www.1800respect.org.au (Australia) Other Resources Watch Adie's Tedtalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/adie_delaney_an_aerialist_on_listening_to_your_body_s_signals Check out Adie's Youth Circus School in Tasmania: https://circusstudio.net.au/ Instagram: @the_circus_studio Instagram Account to anonymously report experiences to the circus community:  @victims_voices_circus Advocacy and Education for Children in Sport http://safe4athletes.org/ Center for Non-Violent Communication https://www.cnvc.org/ Therapeutic interventions for peodophilic tendencies https://troubled-desire.com/en/   Recommended reading: The Body Keeps The Score  by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

Closing out 2021 with one of the most widely requested aerial duos- Girls Gone Rope! Eve and PJ talk about creating a duo rope act, the difference between festival and contract performing, and the importance of getting rid of Stressica. ----------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ----------------------------------------------- GGR Showreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNpf4IuD4vA IG: @girls_gone_rope

Many people dream of running away to join the circus, but today's guest, who spent 6 years performing with Cirque du Soleil wanted to run away FROM the circus. What happened next was something she never could have imagined. ---------------------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ---------------------------------------------------------- My interview in Corine's podcast: https://www.corinemoments.com/

Ulzii Kee was at one time one of the best mongolian contortionists on stage with Cirque du Soleil, but at what price? -------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete -------------------------------------------- Follow: @ulziikee https://www.amicusmongolia.com/mongolian-traditional-art-contortion.html https://eurasianet.org/mongolia-contortionists-aim-for-unesco-recognition

Viktor Kee is so much more than juggling. In this episode we discuss owning your work, inspiration and of course, what Viktor is up to next! ---------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ---------------------------------------- Francis Brunn: http://www.juggling.org/fame/fbrunn/index.html Dralion:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d0JtIqcc2E “Light”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vipk5JAnBF0

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.  ----------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ----------------------------------- http://www.kingstoncircusarts.com/ https://www.sinsinvalid.org/ https://graeae.org/ https://tangledarts.org/  

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. --------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete --------------------------------- 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  

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! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------------------------------------ Links: circusboss.com/gigpayguide youneedabudget.com Books: Profit First but Mike Michalowicz

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.) ------------------------------------------------------ Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ------------------------------------------------------ Books by White Guys that Shante mentions: Steven Pressfield Seth Godin James Clear  

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. ------------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete  

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.  --------------------------------------- Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete --------------------------------------- For more on Elena:  IG: @elena.panova.trapeze Online: http://www.circopedia.org/Elena_Panova

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.   Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete 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

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.   Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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.   Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete --------------------------------------------- For more on Elena: Instagram: @hoopsact_elenalev The Iconic Act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rycHQRzQxHA

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. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete ----------------------- 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/  

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. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete -------------------------------------- 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/

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. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete -------------------------------------- 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/

This episode deals with grief and circus. It is dedicated to Raphael Cruz and it's for anyone out there who is struggling with loss.

Ooops! Last week's episode was Part 2! Sorry about that y'all!

Francisco Cruz went from flipping around with his friends to touring some of the top stages in the world with his friends. While on the surface, his path seems like one of straight forward success, this interview reveals the twists, turns, and trials of an acrobat.  

If you're an aerialist or pole artist who has ever been injured (or tried to pretend you weren't) this episode is for you! Dr. Simone Muscat is a physical therapist who specifically treats our tiny and extraordinary subset of the population. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete insta: @thepole.physio website: http://www.simonemuscat.physio

After studying and working for companies in Montreal, Canada, aerialist Sabine returned to her hometown of Capetown, South Africa during the pandemic. In collaboration with students from Zip-Zap Circus, friends from school, and her father, Sabine created a fabulous made-for-video circus show, called Moya. Check it out by following this link:  https://www.quicket.co.za/events/131310-moya-an-acrobatic-art-film/#/ Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete Follow Sabine: @circusbean Follow Zip-zap Circus: @zipzapcircus http://www.zip-zap.co.za

Expert rigger Delbert Hall explains everything you need to know to figure out if what you're hanging on is safe. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete Check out his online course:  https://hallriggingacademy.thinkific.com/courses/aerial-rigging-safety Episodes about rigging and safety- Episode 1 with Rigger Brett Copes Episode 28 with Rigger Kaz

Rachel Strickland is an artist and business coach who helps creative entrepreneurs. She runs The Audacity Project, a program for creatives who want to step up their game, but what makes her so special is she comes from the world of circus, so she knows what it's all about. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete IG: @the_artist_athlete http://www.rachelstricklandcreative.com IG: @rachelstricklandcreative

Susan Voyticky has a singing and swinging lyra act that will knock your socks off and it makes no logical sense. This episode is all about following your heart. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete Instagram: @the_artist_athlete www.voyticky.com www.theunclejrproject.com

Krin Haglund is a clown, circus director, and the first female cyr wheel performer and she uses every part of her to create- from her humor, to her skills, to her hair (or lack thereof).  Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete  Instagram: @the_artist_athlete  www.krinhaglund.com IG: @krinhaglund

Marion Crampe explains her life as a movement artist and shares her story. This episode is guaranteed to inspire you to dream big and work hard. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete Instagram: @the_artist_athlete Marion Crampe is online at: Marioncrampe.com Instagram: @marioncrampe

John Gilkey's influential performance style defined Cirque du Soleil's clowning style. This interview is a funny, upbeat, and surprising look at how this comedy master transforms himself and his students in ways both ridiculous and sublime. https://www.theidiotworkshop.com/ https://www.johngilkey.com/ Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete Instagram: @the_artist_athlete

It's episode 100 and The Artist Athlete Podcast is celebrating it with our most ambitious project yet! Today, we're interviewing Victor Fomine, a legendary coach who invented swinging trapeze in Russia and introduced it to the world. Thanks to everyone who made this episode possible! Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartistathlete/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_artist_athlete/    String quartet playing in the streets of Paris - lmartins on freesound.org licensed under CCBY 3.0

In this two part repeat, Veronica Blair tells the story as one of the premiere aerialists in the USA and how she tells the stories of the contribution African American circus performers who came before her. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartistathlete/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_artist_athlete/ 

In this two part repeat, Veronica Blair tells the story as one of the premiere aerialists in the USA and how she tells the stories of the contribution African American circus performers who came before her. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartistathlete/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_artist_athlete/ 

Benjamin Domask-Ruh spends a great deal of time thinking about circus- what it is and what it might not be and in a rare break from her normal role as interviewer, Shannon can't help but chime in. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartistathlete/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_artist_athlete/ 

Kristina started training contortion at age 31 and now runs Fit & Bendy, a thriving contortion studio in Hollywood, CA.  Hear her unusual story and pick up some pearls of wisdom along the way! Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartistathlete/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_artist_athlete/  Other episodes for bendy people:  Serchmaa Byamba #23  Catie Brier #35 Micah Walters #63 Philip Tigress #8

This week we continue the journey of following Ron Oppenheimer in his first year as a professional circus artist. Follow his journey from the beginning on Episode 21! Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartistathlete/  Instagram: @the_artist_athlete Instagram: @ronoppenheimer

It is impossible to feel sad after Marawa Wamp skates through- she is a performer and business woman who holds multiple world records in hula hoop and roller skating and runs a thriving online business, I Want To Go To Paradise. Enjoy her tales of peas stabbing and pandemic success on this episode. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: theartistathlete Instagram: @the_artist_athlete Follow Marawa on IG: @marawa Marawa's amazing store, I Want To Go To Paradise: https://www.iwanttogotoparadise.com Here's a rabbit slam dunking a basketball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNJmeXb4Y0A I couldn't find the pea stabbing record, but here's the pea BLOWING record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxtuyqV2o8U

The delightful Genevieve Bessette made history when at 12 years old, her coach measured the length of her leg and manufactured for her a steel hoop to perform on. Today, this apparatus is known around the world as the aerial hoop, the cerceau, or lyra. This episode is all about innovating, who gets credit for it, and how to continue to be creative, even when you're an adult with bills to pay. Please won't you be a Patreon?: http://www.patreon.com/theartistathlete 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. Find her online: www.theartistathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theartistathlete/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_artist_athlete/