<description>Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In today’s conversation we are joined by the one and only Tim Shieff!

In the late 2000’s Tim was one of the best and most well known parkour athletes in the world, and in today’s discussion we will be hearing about the personal and professional struggles he faced that would lead him on a tumultuous journey for a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. 

Along the way Rafe will share parallels of his own journey for personal health and healing, including the role that childhood trauma plays in physical ailments and injury,  therapeutic practices he’d employed to overcome these issues, and the deep work that has been required to repair and rejuvenate his closest relationships. 

They will also talk at length about the way all of this has evolved their understanding of human movement and the way that they view their roles as coaches and mentors. 

This is a very rich discussion that you won’t want to miss out on. 

If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and check out Tim’s work at the links provided below. 

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - The Search for Fulfillment
19:15 - The Disillusionment at the Top
32:19 - Leaving Veganism
45:34 - Rafe’s Own Story  
53:55 - MDMA, Psilocybin and Family Trauma 
01:15:46 - The Weck Method, Rope Flow &amp; Body to Object Practices 
01:27:46 - Biomechanics, Movement Strategies, and the Biopsychosocial Model


TIM’S LINKS
- Web: https://www.wayoftherope.com/
-IG: https://www.instagram.com/timsgym
-IG: https://www.instagram.com/wayoftherope/
-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tims_Gym

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- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - https://www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement
- Twitter: @rafekelley - https://x.com/rafekelley
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- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

EMP | Work With Us
-Seasonal Retreats: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/Retreats
-Weekend Workshops: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/weekend-workshops/
-Online Courses: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/courses/</description>

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

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Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In today’s conversation we are joined by the one and only Tim Shieff!

In the late 2000’s Tim was one of the best and most well known parkour athletes in the world, and in today’s discussion we will be hearing about the personal and professional struggles he faced that would lead him on a tumultuous journey for a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. 

Along the way Rafe will share parallels of his own journey for personal health and healing, including the role that childhood trauma plays in physical ailments and injury,  therapeutic practices he’d employed to overcome these issues, and the deep work that has been required to repair and rejuvenate his closest relationships. 

They will also talk at length about the way all of this has evolved their understanding of human movement and the way that they view their roles as coaches and mentors. 

This is a very rich discussion that you won’t want to miss out on. 

If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and check out Tim’s work at the links provided below. 

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - The Search for Fulfillment
19:15 - The Disillusionment at the Top
32:19 - Leaving Veganism
45:34 - Rafe’s Own Story  
53:55 - MDMA, Psilocybin and Family Trauma 
01:15:46 - The Weck Method, Rope Flow & Body to Object Practices 
01:27:46 - Biomechanics, Movement Strategies, and the Biopsychosocial Model


TIM’S LINKS
- Web: https://www.wayoftherope.com/
-IG: https://www.instagram.com/timsgym
-IG: https://www.instagram.com/wayoftherope/
-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tims_Gym

EMP | Visit Us Online
- EMP Website: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com
- EMP Substack: https:///evolvemoveplay.substack.com
- IG: @RafeKelly - https://www.instagram.com/evolve.move.play/
- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - https://www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement
- Twitter: @rafekelley - https://x.com/rafekelley
- YT Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_con...
- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

EMP | Work With Us
-Seasonal Retreats: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/Retreats
-Weekend Workshops: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/weekend-workshops/
-Online Courses: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/courses/

The Search For Healing And Meaning With TIM SHIEFF | EMP Podcast 143

<description>Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In today’s conversation we are joined once again by Flynn Disney, a parkour athlete and coach who has spent the last several years integrating theory and practice within movement and psychology. Much like our work at EMP, he’s embarked upon a journey to establish an ecology of practices for himself and his students that works to understand the vast amount of scientific, somatic and philosophical information that has been compiled, and translate it into actionable practices that can bring people into deeper levels of knowledge, wisdom and meaning in life. 

Throughout our chat we’ll touch on the importance of play as well as sensitive awareness for achieving a sound and healthy mind/body, the various approaches one might take upon the path of self cultivation, and the oftentimes difficult balance that must be obtained between hard work and rest. 

If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and check out Flynn’s work at the links provided below. 

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Flynn’s Background, Dog Training, Conflict &amp; Play
16:39 - Anxiety, Sensitivity &amp; Awareness
39:06 - The Presence of Joy
56:42 - The Engineer &amp; The Gardener
01:15:53 - The Necessity for Rest
01:23:37 - Work and Tension
01:35:27 - Confidence Practice and Flynn’s Events

FLYNN DISNEY
-IG: https://www.instagram.com/flynndisney/
-Substack: https://flynndisney.substack.com
-Website: https://www.flynndisney.com/

EMP | Visit Us Online
- EMP Website: www.evolvemoveplay.com
- EMP Substack: evolvemoveplay.substack.com
- IG: @RafeKelly - www.instagram.com/evolve.move.play/
- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement
- Twitter: @rafekelley - twitter.com/rafekelley
- YT Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_con...
- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

EMP | Work With Us
-Seasonal Retreats: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/Retreats
-Weekend Workshops: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/weekend-workshops/
-Online Courses: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/courses/</description>

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In today’s conversation we are joined once again by Flynn Disney, a parkour athlete and coach who has spent the last several years integrating theory and practice within movement and psychology. Much like our work at EMP, he’s embarked upon a journey to establish an ecology of practices for himself and his students that works to understand the vast amount of scientific, somatic and philosophical information that has been compiled, and translate it into actionable practices that can bring people into deeper levels of knowledge, wisdom and meaning in life. 

Throughout our chat we’ll touch on the importance of play as well as sensitive awareness for achieving a sound and healthy mind/body, the various approaches one might take upon the path of self cultivation, and the oftentimes difficult balance that must be obtained between hard work and rest. 

If you enjoy the conversation, be sure to like, subscribe, and check out Flynn’s work at the links provided below. 

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Flynn’s Background, Dog Training, Conflict & Play
16:39 - Anxiety, Sensitivity & Awareness
39:06 - The Presence of Joy
56:42 - The Engineer & The Gardener
01:15:53 - The Necessity for Rest
01:23:37 - Work and Tension
01:35:27 - Confidence Practice and Flynn’s Events

FLYNN DISNEY
-IG: https://www.instagram.com/flynndisney/
-Substack: https://flynndisney.substack.com
-Website: https://www.flynndisney.com/

EMP | Visit Us Online
- EMP Website: www.evolvemoveplay.com
- EMP Substack: evolvemoveplay.substack.com
- IG: @RafeKelly - www.instagram.com/evolve.move.play/
- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement
- Twitter: @rafekelley - twitter.com/rafekelley
- YT Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_con...
- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

EMP | Work With Us
-Seasonal Retreats: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/Retreats
-Weekend Workshops: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/weekend-workshops/
-Online Courses: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/courses/

Finding Balance In Training And Life With FLYNN DISNEY | EMP Podcast 142

<description>Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In today’s conversation, Kyle Koch and I delve into the transformative power of embodied movement practices and deep nature connection. As senior coaches and facilitators of Evolve Move Play, we share our journeys from feeling uninspired in the modern world to discovering profound meaning and connection through parkour, natural movement, and ancestral skills.

Kyle and I discuss the integral role of physical practices in shaping one's character, and how the reciprocal opening that occurs between self, others, and the environment is fundamental to falling in love with life itself. We explore the limitations of fitness modalities born in isolation from nature, and how the immersive "Ecology of Practices" we've developed invites practitioners into a more holistic and integrated way of being.

We also tackle some of the challenges facing today's younger generation, from the attention-hijacking algorithms of social media to the scarcity of free play and embodied role models. Kyle and I make a compelling case for getting this work out to more adults, who can then pass it on to the children in their lives, and help restore a more grounded and nourishing way of relating to self and world.

For anyone yearning for deeper connection and a movement practice that touches the soul, this episode is an inspiring call to step outside the box and embrace our full human potential. 

If you are interested in furthering this journey of discovery and transformation make sure to check out our in-person events kicking off for the 2024 season. 

https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/weekend-workshops


TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Kyle's Journey: From IT to Embodiment
07:05 - Evolving Evolve Move Play: Merging Nature and Movement
17:37 - Facilitating Connection Through Movement and Dialogue
30:32 - Movement as a Vehicle for Character Development
37:42 - Technology's Impact on Human Capacities and Childhood
47:35 - Cultivating Embodied Play and Falling in Love with Being
54:15 - Navigating Attention-Hijacking Paradigms
59:49 - Upcoming Events and Closing Thoughts

EMP | Visit Us Online
- EMP Website: www.evolvemoveplay.com
- EMP Substack: evolvemoveplay.substack.com
- IG: @RafeKelly - www.instagram.com/rafekelley/
- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement
- Twitter: @rafekelley - twitter.com/rafekelley
- YT Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1
- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

KYLE KOCH
-IG: @trottingsparrow - https://www.instagram.com/trottingsparrow/</description>

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In today’s conversation, Kyle Koch and I delve into the transformative power of embodied movement practices and deep nature connection. As senior coaches and facilitators of Evolve Move Play, we share our journeys from feeling uninspired in the modern world to discovering profound meaning and connection through parkour, natural movement, and ancestral skills.

Kyle and I discuss the integral role of physical practices in shaping one's character, and how the reciprocal opening that occurs between self, others, and the environment is fundamental to falling in love with life itself. We explore the limitations of fitness modalities born in isolation from nature, and how the immersive "Ecology of Practices" we've developed invites practitioners into a more holistic and integrated way of being.

We also tackle some of the challenges facing today's younger generation, from the attention-hijacking algorithms of social media to the scarcity of free play and embodied role models. Kyle and I make a compelling case for getting this work out to more adults, who can then pass it on to the children in their lives, and help restore a more grounded and nourishing way of relating to self and world.

For anyone yearning for deeper connection and a movement practice that touches the soul, this episode is an inspiring call to step outside the box and embrace our full human potential. 

If you are interested in furthering this journey of discovery and transformation make sure to check out our in-person events kicking off for the 2024 season. 

https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/weekend-workshops


TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Kyle's Journey: From IT to Embodiment
07:05 - Evolving Evolve Move Play: Merging Nature and Movement
17:37 - Facilitating Connection Through Movement and Dialogue
30:32 - Movement as a Vehicle for Character Development
37:42 - Technology's Impact on Human Capacities and Childhood
47:35 - Cultivating Embodied Play and Falling in Love with Being
54:15 - Navigating Attention-Hijacking Paradigms
59:49 - Upcoming Events and Closing Thoughts

EMP | Visit Us Online
- EMP Website: www.evolvemoveplay.com
- EMP Substack: evolvemoveplay.substack.com
- IG: @RafeKelly - www.instagram.com/rafekelley/
- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement
- Twitter: @rafekelley - twitter.com/rafekelley
- YT Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1
- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

KYLE KOCH
-IG: @trottingsparrow - https://www.instagram.com/trottingsparrow/

Cultivating Character Through Movement and Nature with KYLE KOCH | EMP Podcast 141

<description>Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with Alexander Beiner, a journalist, author, and co-founder of Rebel Wisdom. Our conversation explores the potential role of psychedelics in addressing the complex challenges facing humanity today, referred to as the "meta crisis."

Drawing upon personal experiences, scientific research, and philosophical insights, we dive into topics such as the distinction between complicated and complex problems, the importance of embodiment in healing and growth, and the impact of metaphysical beliefs on culture and behavior. Alexander shares his powerful journey with psychedelics, including an MDMA experience that helped him process deep-seated trauma.

We also delve into the shadow side of psychedelic therapy, the challenges of growing up in the counterculture, and the importance of approaching these powerful substances with humility and responsibility. Throughout our conversation, we grapple with the promises and perils of psychedelics as tools for personal and collective transformation.

Whether you're a seasoned psychonaut or simply curious about the cutting-edge of consciousness research, this episode offers a wealth of insights that will leave you pondering the nature of reality, the complexities of the human psyche, and the transformative potential of psychedelics. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that will challenge the way you think about personal growth, societal change, and the future of our planet.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction and Defining the Meta Crisis 

01:49 - The Role of Psychedelics in Addressing the Meta Crisis 

07:46 - Complicated vs. Complex Problems 

10:34 - The Importance of Embodiment and the Lessons from the Body 

21:22 - The Influence of Metaphysics on Culture and Behavior 

33:32 - Personal Experiences with MDMA and the Therapeutic Potential 

50:44 - Acceptance and Surrender in Psychedelic Experiences 

58:08 - Growing Up in the Counterculture and the Dangers of Spiritual Bypassing 

01:07:08 - Psychedelics, Personality Change, and the Death of the Ego 

01:25:24 - The Shadow Side of Psychedelic Therapy and the Importance of Integration

EMP | Visit Us Online

- EMP Website: www.evolvemoveplay.com

- EMP Substack: evolvemoveplay.substack.com

- IG: @RafeKelly - www.instagram.com/rafekelley/

- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement

- Twitter: @rafekelley - twitter.com/rafekelley

- YT Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1

- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

 ALEXANDER BEINER

-Web: 

https://www.alexanderbeiner.com/

-IG: @alexaner_beiner - https://www.instagram.com/alexander_beiner/

-Book: The Bigger Picture - https://www.amazon.com/Bigger-Picture-Psychedelics-Sense-World/</description>

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with Alexander Beiner, a journalist, author, and co-founder of Rebel Wisdom. Our conversation explores the potential role of psychedelics in addressing the complex challenges facing humanity today, referred to as the "meta crisis."

Drawing upon personal experiences, scientific research, and philosophical insights, we dive into topics such as the distinction between complicated and complex problems, the importance of embodiment in healing and growth, and the impact of metaphysical beliefs on culture and behavior. Alexander shares his powerful journey with psychedelics, including an MDMA experience that helped him process deep-seated trauma.

We also delve into the shadow side of psychedelic therapy, the challenges of growing up in the counterculture, and the importance of approaching these powerful substances with humility and responsibility. Throughout our conversation, we grapple with the promises and perils of psychedelics as tools for personal and collective transformation.

Whether you're a seasoned psychonaut or simply curious about the cutting-edge of consciousness research, this episode offers a wealth of insights that will leave you pondering the nature of reality, the complexities of the human psyche, and the transformative potential of psychedelics. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that will challenge the way you think about personal growth, societal change, and the future of our planet.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction and Defining the Meta Crisis 

01:49 - The Role of Psychedelics in Addressing the Meta Crisis 

07:46 - Complicated vs. Complex Problems 

10:34 - The Importance of Embodiment and the Lessons from the Body 

21:22 - The Influence of Metaphysics on Culture and Behavior 

33:32 - Personal Experiences with MDMA and the Therapeutic Potential 

50:44 - Acceptance and Surrender in Psychedelic Experiences 

58:08 - Growing Up in the Counterculture and the Dangers of Spiritual Bypassing 

01:07:08 - Psychedelics, Personality Change, and the Death of the Ego 

01:25:24 - The Shadow Side of Psychedelic Therapy and the Importance of Integration

EMP | Visit Us Online

- EMP Website: www.evolvemoveplay.com

- EMP Substack: evolvemoveplay.substack.com

- IG: @RafeKelly - www.instagram.com/rafekelley/

- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement

- Twitter: @rafekelley - twitter.com/rafekelley

- YT Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1

- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

 ALEXANDER BEINER

-Web: 

https://www.alexanderbeiner.com/

-IG: @alexaner_beiner - https://www.instagram.com/alexander_beiner/

-Book: The Bigger Picture - https://www.amazon.com/Bigger-Picture-Psychedelics-Sense-World/

Psychedelics and Healing the Meta-Crisis with ALEXANDER BEINER | EMP Podcast 140

<description>Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow movement coach, Jason C. Brown. Jason, an old-school kettlebell and functional fitness expert, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of physical play and movement.

We dive into a wide range of topics, from the perils of social media for coaches to the disappearance of free play among children. Jason and I discuss strategies for reintroducing play and risk-taking into our lives and the lives of our students. We also explore the concept of embodied faith and how physical wrestling can help us cultivate it.

Throughout the conversation, we touch on the importance of roughhousing, the orthopedic cost of different practices as we age, and the value of learning from practitioners who actively engage in the physical practices they teach and have skin in the game. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that will challenge the way you think about movement, play, and personal growth.

EMP | Visit Us Online
- EMP Website: www.evolvemoveplay.com
- EMP Substack: evolvemoveplay.substack.com
- IG: @RafeKelly - www.instagram.com/rafekelley/
- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement
- Twitter: @rafekelley - twitter.com/rafekelley
- YT Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1
- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

JASON C. BROWN
-IG: @ironkimono - https://www.instagram.com/ironkimono
-YT:  @KettlebellAthletics - https://www.youtube.com/@KettlebellAthletics
-Web: https://www.jasoncbrown.art/

00:00:00 - Introduction and catching up
00:02:37 - Social media's toll on coaches
00:13:35 - Perils of the attention economy
00:22:27 - Rediscovering non-professional joys
00:30:40 - The disappearance of free play
00:37:26 - Reintroducing play and risk-taking
00:48:56 - Aging and the orthopedic cost of practice
00:57:04 - The importance of roughhousing and body-to-body play
01:13:31 - Cultivating embodied faith through physical wrestling
01:24:54 - Learning from practitioners with skin in the game</description>

Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow movement coach, Jason C. Brown. Jason, an old-school kettlebell and functional fitness expert, shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of physical play and movement.

We dive into a wide range of topics, from the perils of social media for coaches to the disappearance of free play among children. Jason and I discuss strategies for reintroducing play and risk-taking into our lives and the lives of our students. We also explore the concept of embodied faith and how physical wrestling can help us cultivate it.

Throughout the conversation, we touch on the importance of roughhousing, the orthopedic cost of different practices as we age, and the value of learning from practitioners who actively engage in the physical practices they teach and have skin in the game. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that will challenge the way you think about movement, play, and personal growth.

EMP | Visit Us Online
- EMP Website: www.evolvemoveplay.com
- EMP Substack: evolvemoveplay.substack.com
- IG: @RafeKelly - www.instagram.com/rafekelley/
- FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement
- Twitter: @rafekelley - twitter.com/rafekelley
- YT Subscribe: www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1
- Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/rafekelley

JASON C. BROWN
-IG: @ironkimono - https://www.instagram.com/ironkimono
-YT:  @KettlebellAthletics - https://www.youtube.com/@KettlebellAthletics
-Web: https://www.jasoncbrown.art/

00:00:00 - Introduction and catching up
00:02:37 - Social media's toll on coaches
00:13:35 - Perils of the attention economy
00:22:27 - Rediscovering non-professional joys
00:30:40 - The disappearance of free play
00:37:26 - Reintroducing play and risk-taking
00:48:56 - Aging and the orthopedic cost of practice
00:57:04 - The importance of roughhousing and body-to-body play
01:13:31 - Cultivating embodied faith through physical wrestling
01:24:54 - Learning from practitioners with skin in the game

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