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Bridging the gap between pole dance & exercise and sport science. Hosted by Dr. Emily Rausch a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who specializes in helping pole dancers learn how to not f*ck up their bodies and unf*ck them when they do.

Location:

United States

Description:

Bridging the gap between pole dance & exercise and sport science. Hosted by Dr. Emily Rausch a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who specializes in helping pole dancers learn how to not f*ck up their bodies and unf*ck them when they do.

Language:

English


Episodes
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POTS & Training

2/20/2026
Chatting about the different types & presentations of POTS and how to navigate training if you have this condition. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - see courses for instructor course info. Instagram

Duration:00:45:21

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You Don't Have to Lose Weight to Get Better at Pole

2/5/2026
WARNING: I talk about losing Samson at the beginning. Skip to 6:30 to not hear about him leaving me. Chatting about how the idea that losing weight/being in a smaller body is the only option for getting better at pole. It's not. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - see courses for instructor course info. Instagram

Duration:00:20:05

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Are you Peeing Your Pants in Class?

1/29/2026
Chatting about core & pelvic floor dysfunction and sharing strategies to help with it. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website - see courses for instructor course info. Instagram

Duration:00:40:26

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Using Your Body’s Energy Systems to Improve Your Pole Performance

1/16/2026
Chatting about the body's energy systems and ways you can use them to improve your pole training. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:27:59

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How to Set Realistic Pole Goals

1/8/2026
It's that time of year! Are you setting SMART pole goals for yourself? I chat about how I approach goal setting in this episode. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:55:11

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Starting Pole Dancing? Here’s What Beginners Need to Know

1/1/2026
For my new pole babes! Here's what I want you do know before you sign up for your first class. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:31:11

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Are you frustrated with your progress?

12/13/2025
Chatting about a common pain point across all levels of pole dancers: the expectation that you'll achieve a certain trick in XX timeframe. Join my small group coaching pod, the Pole Progress Collective Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:28:49

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How I Prepare for Photoshoots

12/5/2025
Hi Friends! Taking photos is one of my favorite things and I've created a procedure to make photoshoots both more efficient and less stressful for myself that I share in this episode. Pole Progress Collective (small group coaching) information Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:56:01

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The Best Training Plan

11/25/2025
Spoiler Alert: there's not one "best" or "right" way to train. Things mentioned: Black Friday Sale! All of my offerings will be discounted November 28-December 1st. 2026 Coaching Pod - add your name to the interest list!

Duration:00:29:37

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All About the Low Back

10/27/2025
Chatting about the low back & answering your questions from my IG story. Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:40:55

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All About the Knee

10/18/2025
Want to reduce your risk of lower body injuries? Join me for my upcoming masterclass: How to Not F*ck Up Your Lower Body Pole Dancing. KneePads: https://www.beeskneeskneepads.com/ use code: DREMILY to save $$ Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Looking for a DIY rehab plan for the hamstring (or shoulders)? I got you! Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:29:24

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What NOT to do for a Hamstring Injury

10/11/2025
Chatting about the hamstrings and what not to do if you injure yours. Want to reduce your risk of lower body injuries? Join me for my upcoming masterclass: How to Not F*ck Up Your Lower Body Pole Dancing. Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Looking for a DIY rehab plan for the hamstring (or shoulders)? I got you! Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:34:33

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You're an Athlete. Train Like One.

9/29/2025
A rant about the common delusion that pole dancers aren't athletes and don't need to train like one. Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:19:44

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Ways Pole Dancers Get Injured

9/26/2025
Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:26:07

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Performance Debrief

9/15/2025
I performed over the weekend and wanted to share some thoughts about the experience. Here's a link to watch it.

Duration:00:36:37

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Strong >> Skinny

8/1/2025
A rant about the trend of being super skinny becoming popular again & how it will negatively impact your pole performance. Join the interest list for my upcoming courses. Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:17:51

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I'm Performing! How I'm Organizing My Training

7/11/2025
Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:23:51

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3 Mistakes Pole Dancers Make with Their Training

5/2/2025
Enroll in How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders Pole Dancing Injured? Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:23:27

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[On the Shoulder] Anatomy & Biomechanics

4/18/2025
Join the interest list for How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders Pole Dancing. Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:43:19

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Periodization & Progressive Overload in Pole

4/4/2025
Yapping about how to apply these exercise & sport science principles to your pole training. Instructor course is open for enrollment through April 6th. Join the interest list for How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders Pole Dancing. Schedule an Assessment with Me Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram

Duration:00:42:03