Movers + Mavericks

This is Tiffany Soi and welcome to this conversation for my WeMove series: “Living beyond Limits & Mental Resilience”. I am very pleased to be sharing my dialogue with Niraj Shah:  Niraj is the founder of Mind: Unlocked, one of London's leading mental well-being communities. They are developing evidence-based, practical, digital tools to help people around the world optimise their mental well-being and mindset. He is also European Co-Chair for Silicon Valley’s Transformative Technology Lab - the largest global community of entrepreneurs using technology to raise mental health, emotional well-being and human thriving.  Niraj is a man who encapsulates the themes of this series through his own story - which I frankly find quite shocking, as becomes evident as I process the circumstances in real-time and find myself somewhat unresponsive and blank! - but moreover, he has taken his personal life trauma & his deep founded fascinations to actively drive transformation in the mental health & resilien

Hello everyone, this is Tiffany Soithongsuk, or Tiffany Soi as I may be better known, and I am so pleased to be hosting this Friends of WeMove podcast themed Living Beyond Limits & Mental Resilience: an exploration into other’s personal relationship through these themes, not to mention their movement journey. First off, I am supremely grateful to Chris & James for asking me to enquire into these ideas, after having been a guest on the WeMove podcast myself way back in Episode 10 [http://www.wemovemagazine.com/podcasts/2018/7/31/tiffany-soi-climber-astro-physicist]In order to introduce this series, I thought I would briefly recap that conversation that has led to here: we covered my personal history as as an athlete, more recently as a competitive climber, formerly as a young gymnast with real Olympic goals; my life as a female astrophysicist in science & STEM industries, whilst simultaneously upholding thespian passions; and also being a mixed race woman (at a time where there were few). Within th

Friends of weMove guest podcast series. This weeks episode has Tony Riddle interviewing Josie Taylor on a Positive Parenting approach to raising our kids.

Friends of weMove guest podcast series. This weeks episode has Tony Riddle interviewing Yehudi Gordon on the subject of what happens at birth can stay with us for life.

Hi there and welcome to the weMove podcast. I’m befuddled to know where to start with this intro. I discovered Santina Giardina Chard on instagram searching for instagram inspiration for my Astanga practice. I’ve done a variety of sports and movement things up until now and often I would get to a fairly proficient level and then move on. I did it with my main love, climbing when I was getting to that point where I could get much better. And this has been a pattern for me in many things through my life. Astanga yoga was a little bit different, my sister suggested I give it a go, being a fairly good judge of my character and so alongside Crossfit and dabbling with climbing I gave it a go. Now Astanga has been and still does get a bad rep, and I should say as pretty much all sports and practices do. But that is not where I am coming at it from. Nor am I coming at it from the heavily entrenched dogma that comes with any practice that makes practitioners feel better and give them a salvation. I used to be on of th

Friends of weMove guest podcast series. This weeks episode has Tony Riddle interviewing Katarina Riddle on the subject of raising Children Natures Way.

Thoughts on Nick Littelhales podcast with Chris and James

Hi there and welcome to the weMove podcast. This podcast we talk about something that makes us feel good, we as a society struggle to get enough and it is perhaps the most ignored and forgotten point in our day where we process, recover and regenerate our bodies and minds. I’m talking about sleep.Chris and I caught up with the professional athletes go to sleep coach who are looking for the marginal gains which separate them from the rest, he is called Nick Littlehales and is ideas and concepts have been used by the GB cycling team, Man City football club and many others that we are not able to divulge. Having recently become a parent, the first question I am asked in jest is “are you sleeping?” Well since applying the simple ideas Nick outlines, we as a family have improved our sleep no end. We now understand our sleep cycle and rhythm so that we all, yes that’s all sleep through. I should say subject to teething but that’s not sleep.It blew me away how and is so obvious that understanding and following the r

Why have we got an assessment application to attend C.H.E.? That is a question we have been asked. The C.H.E. is a fast track to developing potential and as the proverb goes “If you want to go fast; go alone. But if you want to go far, then go together.”To go both far and fast requires a blend, as an individual you have to be ready and as a group the dynamic must be just so that everyone connects and combines supporting each other through the journey.What do you need to have to both go far and fast? Well this is not like picking teams at school where those picked last weren’t good at the game. Because the game of being a complete human requires a mindset that is ready to learn and develop, that is curious about there being more in the metaphorical tank.And that is why we called on experts to co create the C.H.E. with us, and one of those experts is Damian Fearns (coach, trainer and therapist) who works with some of the worlds largest organisations and individuals to support them in realising their potential a

In our culture, we often live vicariously through others who are living their own adventure safe in our comfortable bubble working 9 to 5 “buying things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t like”.  The Hero’s journey theorised by Joseph Campbell begins with the “Call to adventure.” A calling within ourselves that there is something more to give. They come regularly and we can go one of two ways: Refuse the call, get back to work and stop fantasising about our dreams. Or we can take the call and make the leap into the unknown.The latter correlates with our own journeys and also the podcast with Jamie Ramsay. “Successfully” working in the City, he knew there was something more to give and he did what many choose not to. He resigned and followed a curiosity within himself. That has led him around the world by foot and wheels challenging himself to physical adventures but also the mental adventures that come with following your heart. If you have an inkling there is more you can do th

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast. Why do we do this stuff, what is it about us humans that want to see what’s beyond the mountains or obstacles in front of us, how do we get meaning from doing what we do and why are emotions so important to the whole performance, growth and progression of our lives? All of these are questions we asked ourselves and are themes that emerge from conversations we have with our guests.When we meet characters who have achieved great things or are operating in the zone of their potential, there is something that feels very connected within them. Like the dots have lined up and they are able to navigate scenarios be they in sport, business or life with a seeming ease. Now this isn’t to say it is easy for them but they are comfortable in situations that others might not be. Not reckless or dangerous, just able to be present, connected and whole. Like they have integrated practice and theory to the point where in the moment they can create more time to perform. And it is the

Follow your passion and remember that everything has to be done to learn. Jamie Ramsay was like many of us, head down, following the footsteps of those around us and the conditioning of our environment but rarely make the leap into adventure for fear of the unknown. AS Jamie points out “the whole idea of adventure is that you have no idea what is going to happen, and that you overcome whatever challenges appear. That is what gives you the opportunity to grow and become.As long as you’ve got your health, adventure is not a barrier. But you do need to look after yourself, keep the variety in what you do, resist the temptation to continually keep your head down. And most importantly pass on the learnings you discover to others through inspiration to do the same.Reflecting on his podcast it was the idea that coming back and doing the work is the part that gives you the results, and that is a concept that we hear consistently from those who have achieved things that others admire and it is with first hand experien

This weeks thoughts on comes from our recent site visit for our September event the Complete Human Experience. or C.H.E.This is the next leg of the weMove journey where we are bring together the minds who have mentored Chris and myself with a group of like minded movers. This will be an 8-10 week program which begins with a 4 day immersive experience to share learn and discover what is holding you back and more importantly the keys to unlock potential. In terms of what we set out to do with weMove this is it, giving back to others to experience their potential and support them to reach their potential.Think a blend of Ted Talks, Do Lectures, Secret Cinema wrapped up in adventure and movement.If this is something you are interested in, click the banner on our website by going to wemove.world or wemovemagazine.com, complete the quick form and we will be in touch with the next stage of the screening process.

This weeks thoughts on we got in touch with Carl Faure about his experiences with building community and connection. Carls experience of this comes from starting the Stretch London yoga studios which have evolved over time to include yoga and movement, retreats and teacher training, that combine to create a very powerful, supportive and connected community who practice and teach there and further afield.We featured Carl in our podcast series and he talked further about his focus on the importance of building community within a practice to raise the level for everyone involved whilst nurturing and including newcomers and beginners. And from our experience it works!Thanks Carl, as always for your answers and for those who live in London or are passing through and are in need of a place to move with like minds then head over to Stretch on Broadway Market and get involved.And have you registered for the Complete Human Experience? This is our inaugural symposium where we will be co creating with The Rewire Project

Hey there and welcome to the weMove podcast, today we are with Tim and Jacko, the founders of the School of Calisthenics. I first met the guys when we were at the start of our respective journeys, weMove was just an idea, the School of Calisthenics was in embryonic stage and we met on the south coast with a bunch of aspiring and former athletes to learn the fundamentals of calisthenics under the tutelage of the guys. With a background in professional Rugby and S&C coaching for Olympians they are no strangers to the physical demands and needs of the body but when they discovered calisthenics, they discovered a new way of moving and more importantly creating resilient bodies that can be injury free and fully rehabilitated from full on shoulder surgeries. That combination sparked the idea for the School as a place for people to challenge their own limiting beliefs and as the guys call it “redefine your impossible”. And that idea is where we connected back then with the idea that if we can collectively and in

This weeks thoughts on we wanted to get into the nuts and bolts of the cold exposure we are so passionate about and we are fortunate enough to know Artur Paulins here in London. Artur is one of the first international teachers and instructors trained by Wim Hof and this ignited his interest in the power of the breath leading him to explore the various methods and modalities of breathing whilst integrating them with his work as a yoga teacher and movement coach. With a background in BJJ and the martial arts Artur is becoming a go to resource for breath and cold in London and beyond. And have you registered for the Complete Human Experience? This is our inaugural symposium where we will be co creating with The Rewire Project an immersive experience taking you out of our comfort zones, and into a world of growth and learning to upgrade how you perform in your practice and beyond.This isn’t like any retreat, festival or workshop out there, this is a culmination of the wisdom we have learned over the last 4 years

This episode of Thoughts on with me and Chris are our musings on how getting in the cold water has created a community and sense of connection like no other. It connects with our conversations with Sophie Hellyer, Artur Paulins, Leo Daniel Ryan, Tony Molina and Jamie Wheal. And have you registered for the Complete Human Experience? This is our inaugural symposium where we will be co creating with The Rewire Project an immersive experience taking you out of our comfort zones, and into a world of growth and learning to upgrade how you perform in your practice and beyond.This isn’t like any retreat, festival or workshop out there, this is a culmination of the wisdom we have learned over the last 4 years from the worlds innovators in movement, health and adventure. Register your interest by clicking the link in the bio or visit our website at weMove.world

This week we are back on UK soil and connecting with Sophie Hellyer, who we got to know through her love of the water, and in particular the cold water. Turns out she is also a surfer, activist, yogi and pretty much a complete weMover. We met her in London and as you do we got in the ponds in Hampstead for a bit of cold followed by pancakes at out go to spot in Hampstead LLS café, first shown to us by another like mind Tony Riddle aka thenaturallifestylist.With Sophie we talk about what it means to be living the movement life, peripatetic and accomplished at many things, but what we really spent time with was talking about the cold, how it seems to be drawing more people in, inspired by the Ice Man Wim Hof, Laird Hamilton and his crew with XPT, and also the eccentric British take on things which are the cold water lake swimmers which we also means us. Sophie, through her yoga retreats introduces her yogis to the delights of cold water, the connection with the self and others that it has the habit of doing. Fr

Thoughts on Sal Masekela Podcast with Chris and James

Community is a big thing, it brings connections and more importantly it is the glue that binds the people together to create something truly special. We talk about Deuce Gym a lot, but it is a place where people are drawn together to share, learn, and experience fitness and the power of community.It was through Deuce that we met todays guest on the podcast. Sal Masakela. Sal is one of the pioneers in connecting the wider world to the world of action sports through Transworld sport and later the X Games. He sums up the power of training to create a way of living and how he is training for life when he moves and we chat about dealing with life changing and inevitable episodes in our lives that lead us to reassessing how we have been in order to become who we are.There are many parallels in this podcast with others we’ve recorded with  who have experienced the deep connection with movement, transformation and seeking a truth in being themselves.