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Getting Deep With SandeepGetting Deep with Nat🎙️ Welcome Back to "Getting Deep with Sandeep"!
After a hiatus, we're thrilled to drop a brand new episode that's bound to resonate deeply with you. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of personal journeys, aspirations, and passions with our special guest, Nat.
In this episode, we peel back the layers and uncover the essence of Nat's being. From her ambitions to her desires, and everything in between, we embark on a journey of self-discovery alongside her. Dive into her world as we explore her dreams, goals, and the driving forces behind her uniqu...2024-03-0853 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us S.2 E.10: Wrap Up with Natalie!!Welcome to the last episode of the season!!
Natalie Reina is a dancer, psychologist, and podcast host born and raised in Palmdale, California. Natalie has always loved moving her body and began at a young age playing outside and dancing. Natalie danced throughout high school and college on various teams and companies. After graduating from UCSB in 2015, Natalie danced with a professional dance company and has performed across California at events such as VIBE dance competition, various corporate events. music videos and even a movie! Natalie holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University an...2023-11-1947 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us S.2 E.9: Garrett MasumiyaGarrett Masumiya is a calisthenics and handstand practitioner who was born and raised on the West Side of Los Angeles. Because of his active environment, Garrett has always lived an active lifestyle, which varied from biking around, playing organized sports such as basketball, and going to the gym. After high school, Garrett attended UCI and upon his return to Los Angeles, discovered a huge love for calisthenics and the Venice calisthenics community. Currently, Garrett is working on a handstand a day for the year of 2023 among many other movement goals. Garrett is a dedicated athlete and one of the...2023-11-1046 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us S.2 E.8: Mike KitchellMike Kitchell (he/him) is an experimental acrobat who lives and works in Oakland, California. After growing up in the Midwest and going through a period of life where he felt totally disconnected from his body, Mike discovered yoga after learning about his favorite philosophers’ ideas about achieving the impossible and was intrigued by the pursuit of his handstand. Eventually, Mike found his way to the athletic playground, where he was able to pursue not only his handstands but also elements of acrobatics and parkour, which led him to where he is today! He teaches group classes, workshops, and pr...2023-11-031h 24
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us S.2 Ep. 7: Bruno BerastainBruno Berastain is a parkour and acrobatics practitioner who was born and raised in San Ramon, California as a first-generation Peruvian American. Growing up, Bruno was heavily involved in sports such as soccer and basketball, before eventually falling in love with hip-hop and rapping (which we did not talk about at all on this episode at all!) Bruno attended UCSB and after graduating, moved back up the the Bay Area, where he found Parkour and acrobatics, which became the focus of his movement practice for the past few years. In addition to movement, Bruno has run his own tutoring...2023-10-2758 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us S.2 E.6: Dr. Simon HowardDr. Simon Howard is a dynamic professor, hip-hop artist, and capoeira practitioner based in Miami, Florida. Raised between the deserts of Southern California, and coastal Santa Cruz, he first connected to movement through high school football and track and field. During this time, Simon pushed himself not only physically, but mentally through his self-exploration of race and identity as a young black man. After high school, Simon attended San Jose State Univeristy, as a first generation college student, where he cheered for a year, before moving straight into his Social Psychology PhD program at Tufts University. Following his doctorate...2023-10-201h 12
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us S.2 E.5: Maria Simone Rivadeneira EspinosaMaria Simone Rivadeneira Espinosa is a soccer player and runner who began making moves in December 1992. She was born and raised in Long Beach, CA and is the eldest of her parents who immigrated from Ecuador. After an active childhood spent dancing, playing soccer, & running, she attended UCSB, where she had the joy of meeting our esteemed podcast host the fall of their first year and have been friends & working women ever since. She currently works in Language Access creating multilingual spaces where all voices can be respected regardless of the language they are communicated in. Currently, the motivation...2023-10-1329 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us S.2 E.4: Nicole Sancheztoday we welcome Nicole Sanchez (she/her) a dancer and fitness enthusiast who was born and raised in Baguio City in the Philippines. Nicole began Filipino folk dancing at a young age but eventually found her way into other forms of dance such as pop, cheer, and eventually hip hop. At around age 19, when Nicole moved to the United States, she attended San Jose State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems engineering. While completing her degree, Nicole danced and performed with one of the most intense companies in the Bay Area (which is ho...2023-10-0636 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us S.2 Ep.3: Eliza LopezEliza Lopez is a queer, Mexican, non-binary artist, dancer, and therapist based in San Diego who grew up in Mexico and moved to a border town in Arizona at around 8 years old. Growing up, Eliza found themselves engaged in all kinds of movement ranging from baile folklorico, to sports such as tennis & karate, and eventually found their way to embodied movement. As Eliza got older, they decided to attend Arizona State University for their Master’s Degree in Social Work and now pride themself on supporting Queer, Trans, Black & Indigenous People of Color in their healing transformations. They love to...2023-09-2935 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us- S.2 E.2: Samantha MatsudaJoin as we talk to Samantha Matsuda (she/ they), a movement and visual artist currently practicing in Los Angeles, CA. She has a collection of 15 years of studio and competitive dance training & ventured into a professional career at seventeen years old. Since then she’s competed as a semi-finalist on season 14 of NBC’s America’s Got Talent, coached through Hip Hop International Las Vegas in 2013 and performed across the United States. Samantha has dedicated more than 10 years to teaching and mentorship; beginning as a teacher’s aid for Spark of Creation Dance Studio in South City, CA, to running h...2023-09-2248 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us S.2 Ep.1: Eric AubreiWelcome to the first episode of season 2 of What Moves Us!!
We are starting this season off with the incredible Eric Aubrei (he/him). Eric is a multi-passionate, highly talented individual who grew up in the Midwest. At just 10 years old, Eric discovered skateboarding and within a few short years, became a sponsored athlete. After facing some challenges that drew him away from skating, he discovered a love for creating music and eventually found his way back to skating. Additionally, after moving to California, Eric began doing calisthenics as a way to keep in shape during the...2023-09-1537 min
What Moves UsWhat Moves Us-Episode 10- Natalie ReinaIn today's episode, I reflect and summarize lessons and themes from the interviews this season! I cannot say it enough, but I am so grateful for everyone's contributions, support and love!!Â
Throughout the episode, I mention a few studies which you can find listed below. I am not going to list all of them because I looked over quite a few!! I also had to find articles that describe the studies because I could not share them from the site I was using!
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https://www.richroll.com/podcast/kelly-mcgonigal-491/...2023-04-1527 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us- Episode 9- Yummy StardustIn today's episode, we sit down with Yummy Stardust, a pole dancer, community leader and sex work advocate to learn about how finding pole dancing changed her relationship with herself and her mental health! Yummy details her experience growing up as an immigrant in Los Angeles, paying her way through college as a 911 operator, finding dance, becoming a mother and eventually discovering pole dancing. Yummy opens up about her family dynamics and shares openly about her mental health journey! Be sure to check her out on Instagram at instagram.com/yummy_stardust/ and follow the United Pole Artists page...2023-04-071h 01What Moves UsWhat Moves Us- Episode 8- Natalie GraceIn today's episode, we sit down with Natalie Grace, an intuitive dancer, heartrepenuer (heart-centered business owner) and student working towards her Master's of East-West Psychology with a certificate in Spirituality. Join us as we learn about Natalie's transformational experience finding dance and how it has impacted the way she lives her life! You can connect with her at instagram.com/natalieberkowitz/.
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Thank you!2023-03-3151 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us- Episode 7- Zachary SimonJoin us today as we sit with Zachary Simon (he/him) aka Zach, a B- Boy and PsyD candidate, passionate about working with black men and children. Zach shares his experience trying to reconcile his personal and professional life. He opens up about why community is so important to him and what it meant for him growing up. Plus, he details his journey into breaking and how it has impacted him as a clinician!Â
Be sure to check him out at instagram.com/danielz.zack/.
If you're enjoying this podcast, please be sure to like, s...2023-03-2430 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us- Episode6- Nicolas LyanIn today's conversation, Nicolas Lyan (he/him) aka Nicky an 8-time world calisthenics champion, talks about finding his way into calisthenics after leaving Beirut, Lebanon in order to create the life he knew that he was destined to live. Additionally, Nicky gets real about his recovery from substance misuse and eventual bicep tear that threatened his calisthenics career. Nicky is real, passionate and on a mission. You don't want to miss this!
Check him out at instagram.com/nicky.makes/.Â
Also, if you are enjoying What Moves Us, please give it a like, star, thumbs u...2023-03-171h 16What Moves UsWhat Moves Us- Episode 5- Manuel QuirolaIn this episode, we sit down with Manuel Quirola (he/him), an amazing chef, surfer and shuffler. Come along as we learn about his life history, passions and perspectives on how movement has benefitted his mental health. Be sure to check him out at instagram.com/surfmanupch/!
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2023-03-1035 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us Episode 4- Monique PaulToday, we are joined by Monique Paul (she/her) aka Mo, an amazing boxer, calisthenics athlete and mover! In today's episode, we learn a little about Mo's background, training mentality and how she connects mental health to movement. Additionally, Mo gets real about her own growth journey and how though it at times has been painful, it is bringing her closer to who she wants to be. Be sure to check her out on Instagram, at instagram.com/mo_reps310/.Â
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2023-03-0345 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us- Episode 3- Sandeep IyerCome along as we talk to Sandeep Iyer (he/him), a multi-passionate mover who found his most authentic self through communities of movers and people in love with the process of trying! In this conversation, Sandeep shares his journey growing up in Nepal and India, moving to the United States and trusting the universe to get him to who and where he needs to go. Sandeep has a calming, warm and loving presence that helps all feel welcomed! You can find more information on Sandeep at instagram.com/sandeepthemeditationguy and check out his podcast "Getting Deep with Sandeep" on...2023-02-241h 02What Moves UsWhat Moves Us- Episode 2- Joseph KimToday, we are joined by Joseph Kim (he/him) aka Blissful Joey, an incredible dancer, calisthenics athlete and embodiment coach. During this conversation (which spanned over two recordings) Joey discusses his background, the influence of culture on his beliefs, his love of movement and his philosophy on coaching his clients! Be sure to check him out on Instagram at instagram.com/blissfuljoey/
2023-02-1742 minWhat Moves UsWhat Moves Us- Episode 1- Giovanni SolanoIn this episode, we sit down with Giovanni Solano (he/him), an incredibly talented calisthenics athlete who walks us through his history of movement training and how it has impacted his mental health. To see his amazing skills, check him out at instagram.com/driftag/. I guarantee you've never seen anything like this!
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