Hold the Granola

BREAKING THE BELLYDANCE MOLD | Ep. 8 - Stacey McPartlin

Stacey McPartlin [//www.staceymcpartlin.com] is a multi Award-winning Fusion Dancer, Instructor, Performer and Choreographer from Dublin, Ireland. Stacey has been studying and performing internationally for the past eleven years and has trained with bellydance superstars around the globe. Stacey is the first and only Datura Style Bellydance instructor in Ireland and holds qualifications in fusion bellydance, pilates and fitness. In addition, Stacey is also a Majorette, Fire Performer, Actor, Contemporary dancer and member of award-winning Burlesque troupe La Folie Deshabille. She is also the Director of Polaris Fusion Dance company and a member of international touring trio Dubrikato. On this episode we dove into breaking the bellydance mold. Each dancer in this genre find their idols, and eventually goes through the process to define themselves and dance as themselves on stage. Watch Stacey's latest performance "Cry Little Sister" [https://youtu.be/FppyaAOcG1Y] and follow her on social media! Class information below. Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/StaceyMcPartlinArtist] | Instagram [//instagram.com/staceybellydance] | Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL7nnGxZ5kZgoHRbciRIt2w] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support [https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support]

SHADOW WORK AS DANCERS | Ep. 7 - Sahteen

Sahteen [https://www.instagram.com/sahteendancer/] is a fusion dancer based in Bordeaux, France. After being part of La Luna del Oriente for six years in Dijon, her hometown, she began studying fusion dance in 2012. She studied with Angélique Julia in Bordeaux and was part of her troupe Ausatinrouge until 2018. After being part of 2016’s professional track at Tribal Umrah Festival [https://www.instagram.com/tribalumrahfestival/] in Viareggio,  Sahteen felt further inspired to dive into her development as a fusion dancer. Being directed by Rachel Brice [https://www.instagram.com/rachelthebrice/] for a week and studying with highly qualified dancers made her hungry for more knowledge. That’s how she got to study with Alexis Southall, the Orchidaceae tribe [https://www.instagram.com/orchidaceae.collective/], and more recently, Kami Liddle [https://www.instagram.com/kamiliddle/]. Aesthetically, Sahteen is inspired by the gracefulness and sensuality of MENAHT dances, but also by the boldness and high energy of house dance and dancehall. In this episode we unpack doing shadow work as dancers, including decolonization of our language within MENAHT (Middle Eastern, North African, Hellenic, and Turkish) dance. We also dived into development of self within this style of dance and Sahteen's self-empowerment by connecting with Black and POC dancers around the world. Dancers mentioned in this podcast include Ebony [https://www.instagram.com/ebonydances/], Sadira [https://www.instagram.com/ladyliquid_s/], and Alexis Southall [https://www.instagram.com/alexis.southall/]. Pro track Tribal Umrah 2016 performance : https://youtu.be/ae2OPMsI0DA [https://youtu.be/ae2OPMsI0DA] Sahteen @ Infusion Emporium 2019 : https://youtu.be/OLRwiIbW0SM [https://youtu.be/OLRwiIbW0SM] Juniper Project @ Infusion Emporium 2019 : https://youtu.be/GbrUYm_lGnk [https://youtu.be/GbrUYm_lGnk] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support [https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support]

CONSENT AND BOUNDARIES | Ep. 6 - Sydney Jones

As a person that works with bodies on a daily basis, this topic that frequents my mind, we’re going to talk about CONSENT AND BOUNDARIES with my friend Sydney Jones [https://www.goddesssydney.com/]. Sydney is a long time practitioner of yoga, a lifelong dancer, a healer and a Pro Dominatrix. Goddess Sydney is a natural born dominant, who has been a lifestyle  BDSM Fetishist for the better part of 20 years, and a professional Domme for 7 of those years. In this episode we’ll be discussing how her background as a holistic health professional, reiki practitioner and movement student shaped her pathway as a lifestyle and Professional Dominatrix. She believes that BDSM is in its nature highly spiritual and that her experiences in both yoga and BDSM can inform each other in the most natural and serendipitous ways. "I am a statuesque Cherokee and Sicilian Goddess, with exquisite features that deserve worship and admiration. With a sensual heart and a sadistic mind, I embody dominance, power, and grace as is only natural. A true cunning woman, I will overwhelm you, bringing you to your knees with as little as a glance. I've always been aware of My dominant and powerful energy, and learning the skills of Female Domination made Me a true master of tease and denial. Intrinsically a Temptress, I will captivate your every breath and reveal how deeply you crave to submit to My desires. The journey I take you on will change your perception and way of being, as you oscillate between the pain and pleasure I give to you. I live for Power Exchange, and enjoy watching your desperation as I endlessly taunt, humiliate, and deny you, exposing your carnal desires. Psychologically dominating, I will make a game of accessing the deepest recesses of your mind and place Myself inside, making it impossible for you to forget Me." You can find Goddess Sydney on Twitter [https://twitter.com/goddesssydneyj] and on IG at @theegodesssydney [https://www.instagram.com/theegoddesssydney/] Books recommended by Sydney: The Mistress Manual by Lorilei [http://wonder-woman.info/ds/The%20Mistress%20Manual%20-%20Lorelei.pdf] S&M 101 by Jay Wiseman [http://wonder-woman.info/ds/SM%20101-%20A%20Realistic%20Introduction%20-%20Jay%20Wiseman.pdf] The New Topping Book [https://anarchistbooks.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/dossie-easton-and-janet-w-hardy-e28093-the-new-bottoming-book.pdf] and The Ethical Slut by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy [https://www.akpress.org/ethicalslut.html] The Seductive Art of Japanese Rope Bondage by Midori [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-seductive-art-of-japanese-bondage_midori/355855/#isbn=1890159387&idiq=10280173] The Ultimate Guide to Bondage: Creating Intimacy through the Art of Restraint by Mistress Couple [http://wonder-woman.info/ds/The%20Ultimate%20Guide%20to%20Bondage%20-%20Mistress%20Couple.pdf] The Lady of the House by Sally Stanford [https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Lady_of_the_House.html?id=wXJCAAAAIAAJ] The House of Pain: The Strange World of Monique Von Cleef, The Queen of Humiliation: An Autobiography and a Message to All Human Slaves [https://www.amazon.com/dp/081840163X/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_ZrCwFb9VBNANX] The Trainer by Laura Antoniou [http://lantoniou.com/book-3-the-trainer/] Harriet Marwood, Governess [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H5NFUA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_qtCwFbJGS5YCR] Intro music by Bomb 💣 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support [https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support]

COREPOWER YOGA | Ep. 5 - Erica Jacobs

Humor me real quick, imagine talking to a fellow female coworker about menstruation and masterbation, and then getting fired for it. That's just one part of this episode. Today we are talking about the problematic behemoth that is COREPOWER YOGA, with a very special guest, Erica Jacobs [http://www.whatseatingericajacobs.com]. Erica is a movement teacher, writer and a meaning maker in Los Angeles with a knack for taking everything personally and dancing like everyone is watching. As a survivor or sexual, verbal, psychological and emotional abuse, Erica has explored the deeper layers of trauma through the lens of Eating Psychology, 12-Step Recovery and Anti-Racism, all in an effort to discover what “hurt people hurt people” truly means on a cultural, historical and interpersonal level. An extroverted introvert, Erica can usually be found taking a mid-day long drive along the California Coast, armed with a great playlist and an even greater desire for truth, connection, sushi and plenty of alone time. Follow Erica on IG @whats_eating_erica_j [https://www.instagram.com/whats_eating_erica_j/] and listen to her podcast What's Eating Erica Jacobs [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-eating-erica-jacobs/id1437735913#episodeGuid=fb6e8736-d7c0-4a7a-bc0a-27ce6ee147f7] and on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/7f2342lyRqzsAoOHi9rfqM?si=Tyt96X7eRPCb8Lucu95qmA] too! In this podcast we mention Skill in Action by Michelle Cassandra Johnson [https://www.michellecjohnson.com/blog/2018/6/4/what-is-skill-in-action]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support [https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support]

MENTAL HEALTH AND YOGA | Ep. 4 - Dene Selkin

Have you ever caught yourself saying "yoga is my therapy?" On today’s episode we are examining MENTAL HEALTH and YOGA, the therapeutic benefits of yoga and why your asana practice may not be an effective replacement for therapy. My friend and guest for today is Dene Logan Selkin [https://www.deneselkin.com] MA, AMFT, RYT is a therapist, a yogini, a tenacious wisdom seeker and a California soul through and through. In her work with clients, she is known for her nurturing presence and authenticity. Dene specializes in offering tools for moving through anxiety, understanding our addictive patterns and communicating more effectively in our relationships. She is passionate about facilitating group immersive experiences, retreats and is also co-host of the podcast, Cheaper than Therapy. Find Dene Selkin on IG at @deneloganselkin [https://www.instagram.com/deneloganselkin/] and find tools for wellness @flowhousetherapy [https://www.instagram.com/flowhousetherapy/]. I'm sure you want to hear her talk more, so head over to her podcast @cheaperthantherapy [https://www.instagram.com/cheaperthantherapythepodcast/] to have your therapy sessions demystified. We also mentioned in this podcast the TAT LAB [https://www.tat-lab.com/about/] and Holly Whitaker of Tempest [https://www.jointempest.com]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support [https://anchor.fm/hold-the-granola/support]