We talk to 2 amazing performance artists who recently created an original dance/theatre piece called “Chalk” that portrays much of what they both went through in their individual journeys of infertility and miscarriage.  Women experiencing challenges with child bearing often feel a range of feelings, including shame, which too often makes this topic unspoken.  Today we speak about it.

In today’s episode we:

Bios:

Iowa native Kristin Marrs is a dancer, choreographer, and movement teacher. She is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Iowa Department of Dance, where she teaches a wide variety of courses across the dance and somatic curriculum. She is also a certified Alexander Technique teacher, and has a private studio in Iowa City where she works with students of all ages and abilities in improving alignment, breathing, postural tone, and ease of movement. She is a proud mama of two kids.  www.kristinmarrs.com

Anne Marie Nest-Pinero met Kristin at the University of Iowa while she was professor of voice and speech in the Theater Department. Prior to her career in academia, Anne Marie was a professional actor, working primarily in regional theaters and Shakespeare Festivals.  Anne Marie now works as an executive coach and communications consultant for the Fortune 500 and AM Law 200.  She is an Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework, trained mediator through Columbia University, and certified CTI coach. www.annemarienest.com

Past Episodes You Might Like About Women’s Health, Medical Systems & Well-Being  

Episode 122:  Nina Lohman: The Body Alone: A Lyrical Articulation of Pain

Episode 105: Kate O’Donnell: Ayurveda for Women’s Health

Episode 99: Cate Stillman: The Witch’s Cancer Journal 

Episode 88: Sam Ferm-LeClere: Healing with Chronic Illness

Episode 37: Can We Trust Other Women and Their Bodily Autonomy

Today’s Episode sponsored by:

Kate Moreland Coaching

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Heartland Yoga

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