Moms Who Pole

In this Moms Who Pole podcast, Andrea talks with other badass mothers in the aerial arts, fitness, and pole community about health and fitness, body image, and celebrating their passions while balancing motherhood, family obligations, and career life. We discuss the joy and challenges of balancing the busy lives moms lead with a love for dance, fitness, and aerial arts such as pole, lyra, acrobatic chair, and flexibility training. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women throughout their movement journeys. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole In this episode, Andrea talks with Erin ( @erinmcnalley ), fellow mom and pole dancer based in San Diego, CA, about caring for your body, the environment, and most importantly, being a mom. Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine! Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

In this episode, Andrea talks with Misty, owner and founder of Tribu Fitness and Dance, about approaching the art of pole dance and the pole dancer holistically to elevate their craft and discover hidden strengths. I am a mom who poles (aerial fitness) specializing in pole dance and fitness, acrobatic chair dance, Liquid Motion, and flexibility. This channel was created to provide a space for busy moms to find tips and tricks for balancing their busy lives, work, and family with their love for aerial arts, dance, and fitness. Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

Andrea sits down with Colleen Jolly, owner of International Pole Convention (Pole Con!), to discuss pole training styles and different approaches for different bodies. I am a mom who poles (aerial fitness) specializing in pole dance and fitness, acrobatic chair dance, Liquid Motion, and flexibility. This channel was created to provide a space for busy moms to find tips and tricks for balancing their busy lives, work, and family with their love for aerial arts, dance, and fitness. Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

In this episode, Andrea talks with Kristen Nichole, PhD, mom, and creator of Polecology, a platform for liberation through the art and psychology of sensual movement, about the importance of movement as a healing mechanism and balancing motherhood with her professional endeavors. In this Moms Who Pole podcast, Andrea talks with other badass mothers in the aerial arts, fitness, and pole community about health and fitness, body image, and celebrating their passions while balancing motherhood, family obligations, and career life. We discuss the joy and challenges of balancing the busy lives moms lead with a love for dance, fitness, and aerial arts such as pole, lyra, acrobatic chair, and flexibility training. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women throughout their movement journeys. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

In part 2 of this episode with Elisa, co-owner of United Pole Artists, Andrea and Elisa discuss goal setting for the year, how friendships in pole are made, enjoying the journey, and they decide to up their pole friendships through the exchange of phone numbers. In this Moms Who Pole podcast, Andrea talks with other badass mothers in the aerial arts, fitness, and pole community about health and fitness, body image, and celebrating their passions while balancing motherhood, family obligations, and career life. We discuss the joy and challenges of balancing the busy lives moms lead with a love for dance, fitness, and aerial arts such as pole, lyra, acrobatic chair, and flexibility training. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women throughout their movement journeys. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine! Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

In this episode, Andrea and Elisa team up again to discuss the importance of savoring the moment, enjoying the journey, and the pitfalls of prioritizing monetization over experience. Elisa is the co-owner of the widely known United Pole Artists community page on instagram. Andrea and Elisa love to talk so this is part 1 of a 2 part episode. Stay tuned! In this Moms Who Pole podcast, Andrea talks with other badass mothers in the aerial arts, fitness, and pole community about health and fitness, body image, and celebrating their passions while balancing motherhood, family obligations, and career life. We discuss the joy and challenges of balancing the busy lives moms lead with a love for dance, fitness, and aerial arts such as pole, lyra, acrobatic chair, and flexibility training. Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

Andrea talks with Ally, owner of Spin and Flow Studio in Ipswich, about the niche community of moms who pole dance, moving across the country with kids, the hilarity and horror of a toddler videobombing your pole video, and how to properly pack your pole for transatlantic flights. To learn more about Ally and her studio in the UK visit her instagram @allyrachelpole Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

Andrea talks with Ally, owner of Spin and Flow Studio in Ipswich, about the original inspiration for Moms Who Pole, and how niche the community of moms that like to pole dance is - like the hilarity and horror of a toddler videobombing your pole video. To learn more about Ally and her studio in the UK visit her instagram @allyrachelpole Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

In this episode, Andrea and Kat (founder of Polates) chat about the importance of oblique muscles in pole dance and aerial arts and ways to improve oblique strength. While this episode is a little more technical than others, they still find time to get a few mom jokes in and have fun. Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

In this episode, Andrea and Chelsea discuss memorializing a newly postpartum body, balancing competing priorities as a new mom, and preventing burnout in that wild first year of motherhood. Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

In this Moms Who Pole Series, Andrea talks with other badass mothers in the aerial arts and pole community about health and fitness, body image, and celebrating their passions while balancing motherhood, family obligations and career life. In this episode, Andrea sits down with Elisa (aka "Yummy_Stardust"), competitive pole dancer, co-owner of the long standing United Pole Artists page, and single mother of two, to discuss challenges and best practices for finding balance between family obligations and her passion for pole dancing. Andrea and Elisa also discuss the positive impact pole dancing has had on their approach to parenting and being role models for their children. To find out more about the diversity of the pole community visit the United Pole Artists' page: https://www.instagram.com/upartists To learn more about Elisa visit her instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/yummy_stardust Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

Andrea sits down with Athena Wolf, contortion coach and pole dancer, to discuss the fallacy of women’s bodies needing to “bounce back” after having a baby, as well as the importance of focusing on specific aspects of your training in order to achieve maximum results without suffering from burnout. Athena also shares her advise on training pole and flexibility while pregnant and soon after birth. I am a mom who poles (aerial fitness) specializing in pole dance and fitness, acrobatic chair dance, Liquid Motion, and flexibility. This channel was created to provide a space for busy moms to find tips and tricks for balancing their busy lives, work, and family with their love for aerial arts, dance, and fitness. To find out more about training flexibility and contortion with Athena visit her patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Athenawolf or on instagram: @shelastic_wolf Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: MAW4FGJSSVNNVRCU Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!

Andrea sits down with Kat, owner and founder of Polates®, to discuss the transition between the world of competitive pole dancing to motherhood, and her journey to create an injury prevention and conditioning curriculum in Polates®. Polates is pole dancing meets pilates training. Polates® was founded to address the gap between pole dancing and functional exercise. The classes incorporate a number of disciplines including Pilates, Barre and Yoga, to improve your strength, movement and focus, taking your pole performance to a new level. I am a mom who poles (aerial fitness) specializing in pole dance and fitness, acrobatic chair dance, Liquid Motion, and flexibility. This channel was created to provide a space for busy moms to find tips and tricks for balancing their busy lives, work, and family with their love for aerial arts, dance, and fitness. To find out more about Polates visit: https://www.polates.studio/ or on instagram: @polates Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebel License code: F2GTIEWTYS5YSOTH Support the Show. This most average mom-who-poles is fueled by copious amounts of afternoon coffee and a passion for supporting other women. Help me keep our space for busy moms and dance lovers alive through a small contribution here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MomsWhoPole Follow me on Instagram: https://instragram.com/@california_andrea Watch full length episodes and short tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@California_Andrea Keep on dancing, my friends, and remember: There's enough spotlight for all of us to shine!