Evolve Move Play Podcast

Jonathan Pageau, an expert in symbolism and religious art, joins the podcast to discuss the intersections of technology, our relationship with nature, and spiritual quests. They explore the challenges and opportunities of digital advancements, the pursuit of meaningful values, and the role of nature in understanding ourselves. They also touch upon topics like true freedom, leadership dynamics in teams, the religious nature of ideologies, and the dilution of Christianity.

Ethan Hsieh, director of community development at the Vervaeke Foundation, explores the philosophy of movement, impact of theater on personal development, and the nuances of cognitive science. This episode challenges the boundaries between body and mind, discussing embodiment, movement culture, love, relationships, and the transformative power of movement. The conversation also highlights the connection between skateboarding, punk culture, and the need for belonging, as well as the impact of capitalism on relationships. They delve into the power of storytelling and exemplifying virtue, while discussing their philosophical lens for physical practices and transformational coaching.

Warren Farrell discusses the complexities of male roles in modern society, challenging traditional perceptions of male privilege. Topics explored include the gender pay gap, career considerations and parenting dynamics, the quest for gender balance, the role of fathers and paternal parenting styles, and modern gender roles towards mutual respect and understanding.

Warren Farrell, pioneer in exploring men's roles in modern society, discusses the evolving nature of masculinity. They explore topics such as the challenges of modern masculinity, the cultural and biological aspects of masculinity, redefining success for men, the balance between emotional expression and warrior-nurturer roles, and the future of masculine identity.

Ben Medder, a movement coach, shares his journey from IT to movement coaching. Topics include parkour, martial arts, natural movement, teaching movement, connecting with nature, climbing trees, evolving movement culture, and the future of movement education.

Rob Henderson, author of "Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class," shares his journey from foster care to elite academia. He discusses the evolution of masculinity shaped by military service and the concept of 'Young Male Syndrome.' Rob sheds light on how risk-taking behaviors differ between genders and the role of social media in exacerbating mental health issues among youth. The conversation also navigates the pressing societal expectations of masculinity and femininity in today's culture.

Paul Vander Klay, a returning guest, shares his thoughts on the ARC conference in London. Topics covered include critiques and takeaways from the conference, leaning into story, roughhousing and aspirational masculinity, capacity of ages, and the importance of long-term relationships. The podcast delves into strategic thinking, the power of storytelling in education, and exploring liberationism in relationships. Monogamy, Christianity, and love as the foundation for building coalitions are also discussed.

Joseph Bartz, from an artistic family, explores various physical practices including parkour, martial arts, and wilderness training. He discusses the deep meaning obtained through developing a robust ecology of practices and how building a skillful body enhances physical abilities and strength of character. The conversation also includes topics like the philosophical implications of movement, transformative nature of physical practices, separation as a metaphor in parkour, ethics in practices, the complexities of capoeira, the dilemma of fitness influencers, reimagining movement culture, and skill development in movement culture.

EMP | On Sale Now - EMP UK & US Weekend Workshops: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/workshops - Online Natural Movement Courses: https://learn.evolvemoveplay.com/choose-your-own-adventure1672680678329 Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play Podcast! Today we’re joined by the one and only Leo Urban. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, Leo is a professional parkour athlete and YouTuber who has garnered a huge following on social media by displaying his amazing skill at moving in trees, competing in World Chase Tag, and performing incredible urban free-solo stunts around the world. Recently Leo’s turned his attention to highlighting the incredible wildlife and indigenous peoples who live in the deep jungles and forests of places like the Amazon, India, Morocco and more. Through these adventures he’s working to bring awareness, not only to the delicate and beautiful natural spaces he visits, but also how human beings are built to move and thrive in these spaces. During this conversation we’ll talk a lot about Leo’s work, his philosophy, and the vital importance that nature plays in nourishing the mind, body and spirit of the human animal. I really enjoyed having Leo on the show, and hopefully we’ll be able to continue our chat in the near future. If you also enjoy the conversation, be sure to support the channel with a like, subscribe, and share. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Workshop Ad 01:45 - What is the Primal Approach 09:00 - Leo’s Beginnings 16:31 - Bringing Parkour into Nature 21:47 - Returning to the Natural World 36:35 - The Treerunning Community & Biodiversity 41:45 - Escape Eschatology / Nature and Spirituality 55:42 - Signs of Progress / Looking Toward the Future 01:11:54 - Leo’s Travels, Great Apes and Nature Connection 01:35:53 - Social Media & Primal Movement EMP | Visit Us Online - EMP Website: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com - IG: @RafeKelly - http://www.instagram.com/rafekelley/ - FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - https://www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement - Twitter: @rafekelley - https://twitter.com/rafekelley - YT Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1 - Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/rafekelley LEO URBAN IG: https://www.instagram.com/leo.urban/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@LeoUrban

EMP | On Sale Now - EMP UK & US Weekend Workshops: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/workshops - Online Natural Movement Courses: https://learn.evolvemoveplay.com/choose-your-own-adventure1672680678329 Welcome back to the Evolve Move Play Podcast! Today we’re joined by Jim Rutt, a tech entrepreneur who has been one of the leading founders of the Game B movement which is an attempt to build a meta-stable social economic operating system to avoid some of the problems our civilization is currently facing. In this conversation we’ll be taking a look at what exactly makes up our current “Game A” society, what are the inherent problems that come with it, and how does a “Game B” society propose to alleviate those issues. I really enjoyed having Jim on the show, and hopefully we’ll be able to continue our chat in the near future. If you also enjoy the conversation, be sure to support the channel with a like, subscribe, and share. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Workshop Ad 01:43 - What is Game A? 14:49 - Game B, the Counter Culture and Social Capital 22:37 - Transactional Amorality 32:38 - Game B’s Central Principles 37:48 - Balancing the Game Theory Problems 45:33 - The Self Worth Esteeming 51:02 - Sacred Nature 1:00:20 - The Flaw of Escapism 01:07:16 - The War Problem & the Theory/Practice/Theory Loop EMP | Visit Us Online - EMP Website: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com - IG: @RafeKelly - http://www.instagram.com/rafekelley/ - FB: @RafeKelleyMovement - https://www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement - Twitter: @rafekelley - https://twitter.com/rafekelley - YT Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1 - Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/rafekelley JIM RUTT Web: https://www.jimruttshow.com/ https://www.game-b.org/ https://www.gameb.wiki