Welcome to another episode of The Curious Midlife Podcast! Today, we have a special treat for all you movement enthusiasts out there. Our guest is Marlo Fisken, a force of nature in the realm of dance and human movement. She's an innovator, educator, and the mind behind Flow Movement, a unique approach to dance and movement that focuses on fluidity, creativity, and holistic health.

In this episode, we dive deep into the philosophy behind Flow Movement, a concept Marlo has cultivated over years of professional and personal exploration. From breaking down societal norms about which parts of the body are deemed appropriate to move, to offering a glimpse into her own weekly movement routine, Marlo provides a comprehensive look at what it means to truly live in your body. This isn't just about dance or fitness, it's about redefining the narrative of movement as a holistic, health-first endeavor that is deeply entwined with our sense of self.

Marlo shares her insights on how to get started with your movement practice, while walking us through some of the drawbacks of being such a high performer. There is so much to unpack in this episode, and it was truly a pleasure to bring such a unique and dynamic perspective to the podcast. Enjoy!

Guest - Marlo Fiskin Links: 

Instagram: @marlofisken

YouTube: @flowmovement

Website: https://flowmovement.net/aboutmarlofisken/

Host - Julie Angel’s Links: 

Website: https://julieangel.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_angel_phd_movementsnacks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085517745475

Book a call with me!  drjulieangel@gmail.com

Key talking points of this episode: 

[1:27] Introduction to Marlo and her movement journey. 

[5:00] The power of dance and starting movement at a young age. 

[8:00] How Marlo evolved into different forms of movement. 

[11:45] Looking at change as a form of expansion instead of failure. 

[12:50] Common themes across Marlo’s work. 

[16:00] Why moving certain parts of our body feels ‘off limits.’

[23:00] What a week of movement looks like for Marlo. 

[33:31] How nature impacts Marlo’s movement practice. 

[38:00] How nature helps us connect with the flow state during movement. 

[43:00] The physical stress of doing too much movement.

[45:00] The importance of getting down on the floor and making movements smaller. 

[50:20] How movement transfers into everyday life. 

[54:00] Learning your limits and taking a health-first approach to movement. 

[56:26] How movement and identity are interconnected. 

[57:08] Where Marlo is heading on her journey right now. 

[1:05:00] Marlo’s movement advice. 

[1:12:00] Where you can find Marlo and closing thoughts.