

Love At First Science
Alba Yoga Academy
Hey there! Welcome to the newly revamped Love at First Science Podcast!
As you may know already I'm Celest, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to my amazing friend, Hannah Barrett. Together, we're on a mission to dig deep into people's passion, whether that's through the human body, science, business, art of spirituality.
As you may know already I'm Celest, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to my amazing friend, Hannah Barrett. Together, we're on a mission to dig deep into people's passion, whether that's through the human body, science, business, art of spirituality.
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May 14, 2024 • 46min
Episode 47: Osteopathy and Yoga with Elodie Frati
In this episode Celest chats with Elodie Frati about her career as an Osteopath specialising in performing arts and as yoga teacher and anatomy educator.
About Elodie
Elodie is a yoga teacher and osteopath specialising in treating performing artists. Originally from France, she moved over to the UK to train at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, and fell into yoga over a decade ago as she decided to hang up her dancing shoes. She teaches many styles from Yoga Nidra, all the way through to Jivamukti and has also worked behind the yoga curtain, both as a studio manager, teacher trainer and head of teaching for Hotpod Yoga. She continues to teach anatomy on many reputable teacher training courses, as well as work as an osteopath in South London. She also lectures at the University College of Osteopathy.
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Learn more with Elodie
Follow Elodie on Instagram
Visit her Moving Dynamics website
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

May 7, 2024 • 51min
Episode 46: Lunar Living with Kirsty Gallagher
In this episode Celest chats with Kirsty Gallagher about how we can align our lives to the moon, astrology and tune in to the energy of the universe to maximise our practice and enjoyment of our precious lives.
About Kirsty
Kirsty Gallagher is a lunar goddess, soul guide, moon and spiritual mentor and the Sunday times bestselling author of Lunar Living.Kirsty has been a repeat guest on ITV's This Morning and Virgin radio and features regularly in publication such as Women's Health Magazine, YOU magazine, Stylist Magazine, Red, Soul & Spirit, Metro and more. She has been sharing the life-changing benefits of yoga and the moon for 13 years through classes, workshops and her monthly membership - Lunar Living.
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Learn More with Kirsty
Kirsty's website
Kirsty's Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Apr 30, 2024 • 43min
Episode 45: Managing Chronic Fatigue with Amanda Bisk
In this episode Celest chats with Amanda Bisk about her experience as a professional pole vaulter, yoga instructor and a sufferer of chronic fatigue.
About Amanda
Amanda Bisk is a former Australian pole vaulter, exercise physiologist, personal trainer, elite athletics and gymnastics coach, and qualified yoga & Pilates teacher. Along with her partner Adam, they run an online platform called Fresh Body Fit Mind, which is home to Amanda's follow along workouts, yoga & Pilates classes plus a plant based recipe library. Amanda calls Perth, Western Australia home and loves the beach, being outdoors, playing frisbee, food and her two sausage dogs Charlie and Willow.
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Learn More with Amanda
Amanda's website and wellness/workout subscription platform
Amanda's Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Apr 22, 2024 • 25min
Episode 44: History Taking with Celest
Today on Love at First Science we have something a little bit different for you.
If you're fascinated with anatomy and you're someone who enjoys helping others, this episode, with just Celest alone, will help you take a holistic approach to history taking.
In this episode, Celest helps you to zoom out and consider a wider range of reasons why someone might be struggling with a certain area of their anatomy.
My Socials:
Celest's Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 16min
Episode 43 : The Power of Breath with Stuart Sandeman
Breathing expert Stuart Sandeman shares his journey from loss to breathwork mastery, using intentional breathing to navigate life's challenges. The transformative power of breathwork in releasing emotional baggage, managing trauma, and promoting well-being is explored. Tips on using proper breathing techniques for relaxation and productivity are highlighted, emphasizing the global impact of personal transformation through conscious breathwork.

Apr 9, 2024 • 60min
Episode 42 : Gourgen Gevorgyan on the huge impact of foot function
In this episode Celest discusses the often neglected part of our anatomy that is FEET! Her guest is Gourgen Gevorgyan of My Foot Function and their conversation includes how we can proactively prioritise our feet and the impact that will have on all aspects of our physical health as well as specific advice on how to manage various conditions and even how to care for baby's tiny feet and toes!
About Gourgen
Gourgen Gevorgyan, a highly accomplished individual, is widely recognised as a co-founder of My Foot Function, a renowned company dedicated to revolutionizing foot health and biomechanics. With a strong foundation in sport science, particularly specializing in biomechanics, Gourgen has demonstrated an exceptional understanding of the intricate workings of the human body.
Gourgen's journey in the health and fitness industry spans over 13 years, during which he made significant contributions as an esteemed teacher. Throughout his career, Gourgen has consistently sought innovative solutions to enhance athletic performance and prevent injuries. His relentless pursuit of excellence has driven him to co-found My Foot Function, a groundbreaking venture aimed at reshaping the way we approach foot function and overall biomechanics. Leveraging his vast experience and expertise, Gourgen continues to play a pivotal role in the development of cutting-edge techniques and technologies that promote foot health and optimize performance.
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Learn More with Gourgan: My Foot Function Website
My Foot Function Instagram
My Foot Function TikTok
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 41 : Matt Giordano on feeling better in your yoga practice
In this episode Matt and I chat over how years of using and abusing his body eventually led him to yoga where he explored his curiosity for understanding his unique path to feeling better.
About Matt
Yoga instructor Matt Giordano gives credit to an influential figure from his teenage years – his high school art teacher – for sparking within him the curiosity and tenacity that eventually led him to yoga. It was Eileen Walk who told Giordano, “You are not allowed to say ‘I can’t.’ You must rephrase to a question: ‘How?'”
That inquisitive and unrelenting spirit laid the foundation for Matt to begin a devoted yoga practice. When coupled with his passion to understand the physics and subtle alignment of the body, Matt’s dharma as a teacher came into focus.
Originally from Sea Cliff, Long Island, Giordano spent 7 years developing his teaching style while living in Manhattan, where he taught at local studios (Pure NYC, Equinox). Matt now travels internationally to teach his signature technique-based style of yoga, educating yoga students on how to use their bodies in a profound and life-changing way. Well known for his ability to guide students deeply into postures with his refined attention to detail and precise action cues, Giordano is an adept guide for students of all levels at festivals, workshops, and in his weekly studio classes. His study of biomechanics and integrative mind-body techniques informs his teaching, as he draws upon wisdom from traditions of yoga, martial arts (Aikido and Tae Kwon Do), acrobatics, AcroYoga, and Thai Yoga Massage. Matt is known to inspire humble confidence, allowing students to find ease while expanding the edge of their comfort zones.
In 2016, Matt created and founded an international school of yoga that focuses on community, growth and authentic teaching, and he hosts trainings each year out of his home in northwest Connecticut.
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Learn More with Matt:Matt Giordano website
Matt’s YouTube
Matt’s Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 40 : Balance and align the mind, nervous system and your core truth with Scott Robinson
Today I'm delighted to welcome Scott Robinson (aka The Brain Guy) onto Love at First Science where we enjoy a deep exploration of how to balance and align the mind, nervous system and our core truths.
About Scott
Scott is a senior lecturer with the Academy of Applied Movement Neurology, a master healer and a mind aligned with both truth & limitlessness. Scott works directly with the mind, with the brain & the nervous system, as well as the subtle energetic anatomy to achieve balance, not only in the governing systems of the body, but across the whole experience of life.
Via the integration multiple healing paradigms into a singular holistic approach aimed at optimising nervous system function, as well as upgrading the subconscious programs of the mind. Scott’s work aligns: the mind with the core truth of the individual’s being & purpose, as well as aligning the nervous system in such a way as to meet with the requirements of any individual accessing their very best life.
Scott shares healing wisdom, truth & scientific understanding towards accessing one’s: greatest health, very best life & true limitless capabilities via 1:1 & group healing experiences, courses, retreats, podcasts & presentations.
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Check out & learn more with Scott:
The Brain Guy website
Scott’s YouTube
Scott’s Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
Episode 39 - Elevate Your Vibration with Katrina Razon
Today I'm delighted to welcome Katrina Razon onto Love at First Science and I hope you enjoy our conversation about the power of meditation and how we can elevate our vibration and heal.
Katrina Razon is a Yoga teacher, Founder of KSR Ventures, Director of the Wonderfruit Festival and moonlights as DJ Katsu. Through her multidimensional ventures, Katrina has fostered climate focused innovation, and supported startups across various industries that aim to create a better tomorrow for humanity and the planet. Katrina is a devoted Yoga teacher with a deep passion to connect practitioners to awakening body, mind and spirit to source. She has embarked on a noble mission to raise consciousness to inspire others to love themselves better through a commitment to joy.
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Check out & learn more with Katrina:
Katrina Youtube channel
Katrina's Instagram
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book

Dec 21, 2023 • 29min
Episode 38 (part 2): The Neurology of Headaches - Dr. Eric Cobb
Welcome to part 2 of episode 38 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Dr. Eric Cobb dives into the neuroscience of headaches!
Are you struggling with headaches on a regular basis? Dr. Cobb is back on the podcast to talk about the holistic way to approach headaches and why medication isn’t always the best solution. He introduces the different kinds of headaches and shares the difference between symptom control versus using different perspectives for treatment. He explains the anatomy that is connected to headaches and presents his treatment plan. Dr. Cobb talks about the three topics that influence headaches: diet, sleep, and water intake. He shares the role of movement, and he discusses why there is so much controversy about moving the body when feeling pain and especially headaches. He also talks about the importance of self-awareness and how listening to your body can change the perspective on pain. He describes the way massaging the head has an influence on headaches and he explains the role of using vision and vestibular drills to reduce the pain.
Learn More About Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Eric Cobb completed his chiropractic degree (magna cum laude) at the University of Western States in 1994. In 2003, he founded Z-Health Performance – a company that specializes in innovating advanced, neurologically-centered rehabilitative and sports performance programs based on emerging research. He and his team train fitness coaches, athletic coaches, therapists and physicians from all over the world. Dr. Cobb is passionate about blending emerging research with established protocols in an effort to provide practitioners with cutting-edge strategies aimed at maximizing training outcomes. With over 4,000 certified Z-Health professionals around the world, Dr. Cobb’s goal is to bring a neurocentric viewpoint into every clinic, gym and training facility. In addition to his teaching schedule, Dr. Cobb regularly consults with clients ranging from weekend athletes to international caliber competitors in a variety of sports. He is a life-long martial artist and combatives trainer with deep ties to the military and law enforcement communities where he provides consulting and hands-on training to increase fitness and performance for specialized units.
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Check out & learn more with Dr. Cobb:
Dr. Cobb's Instagram: Z-Health
Dr. Cobb's Website: Z-Health
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website
Too Flexible To Feel Good Book.