

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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Feb 22, 2023 • 24min
Episode 26 (part 1): Reframing Life with Anna Mathur
Welcome to part 1 of episode 26 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Anna Mathur and I talk about burnout, how to face internal and external challenges and the importance of taking time to notice your own narrative and to have the courage to sometimes say no.
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Learn More About Anna Mathur Anna is a mum of three, and a Psychotherapist, Author and Speaker. She is a warm communicator with a passion for taking therapy out of the therapy room. Whether sitting with a client in her living room, talking as a podcast guest, or addressing an audience of 1,000 in a seminar, her desire is to empower, encourage and equip people. Her hope is that through words, spoken or written, people will experience light-bulb moments, learn about themselves and be able to find more freedom and enjoyment in life.
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Check out & learn more with Anna Mathur Anna Mathur’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annamathur/ Anna Mathur’s Website https://www.annamathur.com/
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My Socials: Celest’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celestpereiraphysio/Celest’s Website https://www.celestpereira.com/

Feb 15, 2023 • 25min
Episode 25 (part 2): Meditation - Even if you have no time with Michael James Wong
Welcome to episode 25 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Michael James Wong and I talk about meditation and how it can help a society in which we are groomed to always be quick. We’ll also address the topic of what is the best meditation for you, and you’ll discover what Grandma Spaghetti, Avocados and Toothbrushes all have in common with meditation.
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Learn More About Michael James Wong
Michael is the founder of Just Breathe and a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness. He is an author, speaker, community leader and meditation teacher who is dedicated to expanding the conversation around the mind and mental health. Michael is internationally recognised for his work in the wellness community as both as an advocate and entrepreneur. He writes books about hope and is the voice behind the Just Breathe meditation app.
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Check out & learn more with Micheal James Wong
Michael James Wong’s Instagram
Michael James Wong’s Website
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram Celest’s Website

Feb 8, 2023 • 27min
Episode 25 (part 1): Meditation - Even if you have no time with Michael James Wong
Welcome to episode 25 on the “Love at First Science'' Podcast where Michael James Wong and I talk about meditation and how it can help a society in which we are groomed to always be quick. We’ll also address the topic of what is the best meditation for you, and you’ll discover what Grandma Spaghetti, Avocados and Toothbrushes all have in common with meditation.
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Learn More About Michael James Wong
Michael is the founder of Just Breathe and a leading voice in the global movement for modern mindfulness. He is an author, speaker, community leader and meditation teacher who is dedicated to expanding the conversation around the mind and mental health. Michael is internationally recognised for his work in the wellness community as both as an advocate and entrepreneur. He writes books about hope and is the voice behind the Just Breathe meditation app.
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Check out & learn more with Micheal James Wong
Michael James Wong’s Instagram
Michael James Wong’s Website
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website

Jan 31, 2023 • 29min
Episode 24 (part 2): Yin, Yoga and Movement with Cathy Madeo
Welcome to episode 3 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Cathy Madeo and I talk about Cathy’s journey and how after a severe spine injury she started to question the narrative behind the yoga world and how she faced the many challenges she had in life.
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Learn more about Cathy Madeo:
Cathy Madeo is a yoga expert, entrepreneur, social media influencer and founder of Cathy Madeo Yoga, a global online yoga school educating and empowering thousands of yoga students and teachers worldwide. Cathy creates high quality online courses and 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings for all levels of yoga practitioners. Cathy’s deep knowledge of alignment draws students who want a solid foundation of the asana practice, her passion for living a yoga life brings those seeking a spiritual connection through the yoga practice, and her dedication to developing yoga teachers into the best version of themselves, keeps students and teachers alike coming back for years. Students from all over the world train with her to deepen their yoga journey and gain a mentor. Cathy Madeo Yoga’s mission is to transform lives through the practice of yoga.
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Check out & learn more with Cathy Madeo:
Cathy Madeo’s Website https://www.cathymadeoyoga.com/
Cathy Madeo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathymadeoyoga/
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celestpereiraphysio/
Celest’s Website https://www.celestpereira.com/

Jan 24, 2023 • 29min
Episode 24 (part 1): Yin, Yoga and Movement with Cathy Madeo
Welcome to episode 3 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Cathy Madeo and I talk about Cathy’s journey and how after a severe spine injury she started to question the narrative behind the yoga world and how she faced the many challenges she had in life.
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Learn more about Cathy Madeo:
Cathy Madeo is a yoga expert, entrepreneur, social media influencer and founder of Cathy Madeo Yoga, a global online yoga school educating and empowering thousands of yoga students and teachers worldwide. Cathy creates high quality online courses and 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings for all levels of yoga practitioners. Cathy’s deep knowledge of alignment draws students who want a solid foundation of the asana practice, her passion for living a yoga life brings those seeking a spiritual connection through the yoga practice, and her dedication to developing yoga teachers into the best version of themselves, keeps students and teachers alike coming back for years. Students from all over the world train with her to deepen their yoga journey and gain a mentor. Cathy Madeo Yoga’s mission is to transform lives through the practice of yoga.
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Check out & learn more with Cathy Madeo:
Cathy Madeo’s Website https://www.cathymadeoyoga.com/
Cathy Madeo’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cathymadeoyoga/
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My Socials:
Celest’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celestpereiraphysio/
Celest’s Website https://www.celestpereira.com/

Jan 16, 2023 • 26min
Episode 23 (part 2): Stepping outside the current narrative of Movement with Dr. Garrett Neill
Welcome to episode 2 of the “Intelligent Movement” series on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Garrett Neill and I talk about gamification cues, motivation, dopamine, neuroscience, pain and growth mentality.
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Topics covered:
- Who is Dr. Garrett Neill
- Cues’ Gamification
- Be the Buttler
- Motivation & dopamine
- Growth Mindset
- Pain
- Neuroscience
- Final message from Garrett
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Learn More About Garrett Neill:
Hello my name is Garrett. I was born, raised, and have lived in beautiful Orange County of Southern California for over 30 years. Since elementary school I’ve known that I’ve wanted to be an educator. Almost every person in my family has worked in education as school teachers and administrators, so you can say that teaching is in my blood. At first I thought I would make a great History teacher, but my path quickly diverged into the realm of anatomy, biomechanics, & neuroscience.
For over the past 5 years I have been overjoyed to share my continuously growing knowledge of the human body. I have always had a passion for helping and inspiring others, which stemmed from my previous jobs as an ocean lifeguard and as a tutor. Today I work to helps others through lectures, personalized tutoring, & as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
A lot of my work and care come from the techniques and systems I have had the honor of studying. I am inspired and utilize Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS Part A & B), Functional Range Conditioning (FRC & FRA), I teach Yoga & Kinstretch, and am a senior writer for the online magazine Shut Up & Yoga.
I strongly believe that everyone has the capability to learn about and master their own anatomy, explore functional and fundamental movements that better both life & athletic performance, and continue to adapt & grow stronger to help manage what ever life throws at them.
I share a lot of free content and lead discussions on my Instagram & Facebook Page. I also post yoga classes on my Youtube.
Part of my mission is to deliver high quality & well informed information in what I post in an effort to help others have access to this easily.
I personally have benefited a lot from what others share and I plan to keep my content free for the foreseeable future.
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GARRETT NEILL’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Garrett Neill
Garrett Neill's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/drgarrettneill/
Garrett Neill's Web
https://drgarrettneill.com/
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CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/celestpereiraphysio
Celest’s Website
https://www.celestpereira.com/

Jan 8, 2023 • 32min
Episode 23 (part 1): Stepping outside the current narrative of Movement with Dr. Garrett Neill
Welcome to episode 2 of the “Intelligent Movement” series on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Dr. Garrett Neill and I talk about gamification cues, motivation, dopamine, neuroscience, pain and growth mentality.
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Topics covered:
- Who is Dr. Garrett Neill
- Cues’ Gamification
- Be the Buttler
- Motivation & dopamine
- Growth Mindset
- Pain
- Neuroscience
- Final message from Garrett
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Learn More About Garrett Neill:
Hello my name is Garrett. I was born, raised, and have lived in beautiful Orange County of Southern California for over 30 years. Since elementary school I’ve known that I’ve wanted to be an educator. Almost every person in my family has worked in education as school teachers and administrators, so you can say that teaching is in my blood. At first I thought I would make a great History teacher, but my path quickly diverged into the realm of anatomy, biomechanics, & neuroscience.
For over the past 5 years I have been overjoyed to share my continuously growing knowledge of the human body. I have always had a passion for helping and inspiring others, which stemmed from my previous jobs as an ocean lifeguard and as a tutor. Today I work to helps others through lectures, personalized tutoring, & as a Doctor of Chiropractic.
A lot of my work and care come from the techniques and systems I have had the honor of studying. I am inspired and utilize Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS Part A & B), Functional Range Conditioning (FRC & FRA), I teach Yoga & Kinstretch, and am a senior writer for the online magazine Shut Up & Yoga.
I strongly believe that everyone has the capability to learn about and master their own anatomy, explore functional and fundamental movements that better both life & athletic performance, and continue to adapt & grow stronger to help manage what ever life throws at them.
I share a lot of free content and lead discussions on my Instagram & Facebook Page. I also post yoga classes on my Youtube.
Part of my mission is to deliver high quality & well informed information in what I post in an effort to help others have access to this easily.
I personally have benefited a lot from what others share and I plan to keep my content free for the foreseeable future.
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GARRETT NEILL’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Garrett Neill
Garrett Neill's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/drgarrettneill/
Garrett Neill's Web
https://drgarrettneill.com/
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CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/celestpereiraphysio
Celest’s Website
https://www.celestpereira.com/

Oct 26, 2022 • 26min
Episode 22 (part 2) - How to train like a badass with Amir Zandinejad
Welcome to episode 1 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Amir Zandinejan - The Beard and I - Celest Pereira - dive into the intricate world of fitness. Amir shares its insightful understanding on what is a nourishing training.
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Topics covered:
- Amir’s story and how he created Beard the Best You Can Be
- Training for aesthetics vs training for health
- Myths perpetuated in the fitness community
- Don’t skip the basis of the training
- How to train in a nurturing way
- Train your end ROM
- What is strength
- Final message from Amir
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Learn More About Amir Zandinejad, the Beard!
My Name Is Amir Zandinejad but people call me The Beard. I'm 35 years old. I am a NSCA certified personal trainer and I have been training clients in the Bay Area for the last 10 years, while training myself for last 15 years. The majority of my work today revolves around highly specialized joint-specific strength training, viewed through the lens of evolutionary biology, adhering to scientific principles. Other aspects of my work I prioritize include aerobic training, gut health & nutrition, sleep & recovery, and stress management. I’m passionate about what I do, and I love sharing my beliefs on the many layers of health and performance with my clients and students. We're all capable of so much, on many levels. All it takes is knowledge, direction, and consistency. I want to help people on their road towards optimal health and happiness Read more about me here -------------------------------------------------------
AMIR - THE BEARD’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Amir Zandinejad, the Beard
Amir Zandinejad, the Beard's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beardthebestyoucanbe/
Amir Zandinejad, the Beard's Web https://beardthebestyoucanbe.com/
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CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celestperei...
Celest’s Website https://www.celestpereira.com/

Oct 18, 2022 • 20min
Episode 22 (1st part) - How to train like a badass with Amir Zandinejad
Welcome to episode 1 of the “Intelligent Movement” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Amir Zandinejan - The Beard and I - Celest Pereira - dive into the intricate world of fitness. Amir shares its insightful understanding on what is a nourishing training.
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Topics covered:
- Amir’s story and how he created Beard the Best You Can Be
- Training for aesthetics vs training for health
- Myths perpetuated in the fitness community
- Don’t skip the basis of the training
- How to train in a nurturing way
- Train your end ROM
- What is strength
- Final message from Amir
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Learn More About Amir Zandinejad, the Beard!
My Name Is Amir Zandinejad but people call me The Beard. I'm 35 years old. I am a NSCA certified personal trainer and I have been training clients in the Bay Area for the last 10 years, while training myself for last 15 years. The majority of my work today revolves around highly specialized joint-specific strength training, viewed through the lens of evolutionary biology, adhering to scientific principles. Other aspects of my work I prioritize include aerobic training, gut health & nutrition, sleep & recovery, and stress management. I’m passionate about what I do, and I love sharing my beliefs on the many layers of health and performance with my clients and students. We're all capable of so much, on many levels. All it takes is knowledge, direction, and consistency. I want to help people on their road towards optimal health and happiness Read more about me here -------------------------------------------------------
AMIR - THE BEARD’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Amir Zandinejad, the Beard
Amir Zandinejad, the Beard's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beardthebestyoucanbe/
Amir Zandinejad, the Beard's Web https://beardthebestyoucanbe.com/
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CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/celestperei...
Celest’s Website https://www.celestpereira.com/

Jun 29, 2022 • 59min
Episode 21 - The Neuroscience of Spinal Disorder with Maté Bene
Welcome to episode 4 of the “Neuroscience series” on the “Love at First Science” Podcast where Maté Bene and I dive into the neuroscience of spinal disorders.
Topics covered:
Máté Bene’s story;
Pain and disc herniation
Biomechanical vs neurological approach
Pain and MRIs
Patients’ mindset
Pain and childhood
How pain travels from the skin to the brain
Movement and pain
Chronic pain
Fear avoidance cycle
Pain and meditation
Final message from Máté Bene
LEARN MORE ABOUT MÁTÉ BENE!
Maté Bene is a Physiotherapist, freelance educator and Director of Bene Spine Academy ( BGA ) which provides resources for physios, trainers and yoga teachers about spine prevention and movement therapy. His aim is to continually develop the training programs to incorporate the current research findings into the clinical reasoning process and practice of movement therapists.
MÁTÉ BENE’S SOCIALS
Check out & learn more with Máté Bene:
Máté Bene’s Website for professionals
Máté Bene’s Website for patients
THE BOOK!
If you want to deepen your knowledge on Hypermobility, you can buy my book Too flexible to feel good HERE
CELEST’S SOCIALS
Celest’s Instagram
Celest’s Website