Pole Performance Podcast

By Dr. Emily Rausch

What's Pole Performance Podcast about?

Bridging the gap between pole dance & exercise and sport science. 

Hosted by Dr. Emily Rausch a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who specializes in helping pole dancers learn how to not f*ck up their bodies and unf*ck them when they do. 

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Pole Performance Podcast episodes:

06.28.2024
What You Need to Know About Pole Training
Chatting about Training Principles Flash Sale: 50% off all webinars & downloads July 6-12th! 1:1 Coaching is streamlined. Learn more here. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
06.22.2024
What do You Look for in a Pole Studio?
Join Unraveling the Myth of Flow - free online summit. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
06.14.2024
It's Not Willpower. It's a Habit.
Chatting about the myth of motivation, staying consistent and building a habit. Join Unraveling the Myth of Flow - free online summit. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
05.31.2024
Hamstring Injuries
Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
05.25.2024
Planning Your Training
Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram Webinars: Pole Goals Structuring Your Training
05.03.2024
Hypermobility & Pole with Dr. Melissa Khoel DPT
Connect with Dr. Melissa on Instagram Ehlers Danlos Society Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
04.19.2024
Core & Pelvic Floor
Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders Pole Dancing
03.29.2024
Maintaining Consistency When You're Going Through It
Chatting about how I maintained being consistent with training when my life was a sh*tshow post divorce. Tiny Habits - book I referenced Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
03.22.2024
The Importance of Warm-Ups
Join me for Pole Prep! My 2 day FREE virtual workshop all about creating efficient science based pole warm-ups. Learn more & sign up here.
03.08.2024
[A Rant] Teach Beginner Level Tricks In Beginner Classes
Sign up for Pole Prep! A 2-day (March 25 & 28) virtual workshop for current and aspiring pole instructors who want to learn how to create an efficient warm-up backed by science. Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
03.01.2024
Eating Disorders & Their Impact on Athletes
It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week. I wanted to share my experience and some statistics about how eating disorders affect athletes. Resources: NEDA IOC Consensus Statement - RED-S
02.23.2024
Don't Train Like a Dummy
Join the Waitlist for How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole Dancing Structure Your Training Webinar Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
02.16.2024
How We Learn Skills & Effective Cueing
Join the Waitlist for How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole Dancing Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
02.09.2024
Pole Progressions - How to Ensure Student Success
Join the Waitlist for How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole Dancing Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
02.08.2024
New Course - How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole Dancing
Join the Waitlist for How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole Dancing Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
02.02.2024
New Course - How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole Dancing
Chatting about why I am launching an instructor focused course. Learn more about it and add your name to the waitlist! Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
01.26.2024
5 Tips for Beginner Pole Dancers
Let's work together ➡️ Pole Performance Program Application Birthday Special on Webinars & Downloads: Jan 22-26 Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
01.19.2024
Prioritize Your Training
Save the date for my birthday sale: Jan 22-26! All webinars & PDF downloads will be 35% off Episode about getting dizzy on spin pole. Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
01.12.2024
What to do if You're Struggling to be Consistent
Let's work together ➡️ Pole Performance Program Application Save the date for my birthday sale: Jan 22-26 Books Mentioned: Atomic Habits Tiny Habits Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
01.01.2024
2024 Ins & Outs
12.22.2023
Are you a sexy robot?
Chatting about how to move more fluidly. Interested in working with me to recover from an injury? ➡️ Pole Performance Program Application Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
12.15.2023
Take Radical Responsibility for Your Results
Comparison is human nature. It can also be a waste of time and energy. Listen to my thoughts on what you could do when you find yourself comparing your progress to others in class. Interested in working with me to...
12.08.2023
First Class After an Injury
Chatting about what I recommend when returning to pole after an injury. Interested in working with me to recover from an injury? ➡️ Pole Performance Program Application Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
12.01.2023
Have You Set Your Pole Goals for 2024?
Hello Friends! Chatting about the importance of setting goals for your pole practice so you can then structure your training to be successful in reaching them. I mention this webinar bundle of Pole Goals & Structuring Your Training. I do have...
11.17.2023
How to Not Let Fear Hold You Back
A common question/issue when learning a new skill. Let's chat about the science behind it. Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
11.10.2023
Chiropractic - is it a scam?
Chatting (low key ranting) about the chiropractic profession and why it gets a bad rap on the internet. Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
11.03.2023
Training Load & Pole Dancing
Let's chat about training load & pole dancing. Pole Goals & Structuring Your Training Bundle. Ways to work with me! Connect with Dr. Emily Instagram Website
10.27.2023
Wrist, Forearm & Elbow Part 2
Join my newsletter Hello Friends! Wrist, forearm & elbow concerns were the most common area of concern in a recent IG poll so let's chat about them. This is part 2, which is a deep dive into more of the injuries, rehab,...
09.23.2023
Wrist, Forearm & Elbow Part 1
Hello Friends! Wrist, forearm & elbow concerns were the most common area of concern in a recent IG poll so let's chat about them. This is part 1, covering more of the anatomy & biomechanics. In part 2, we'll deep dive...
09.15.2023
Bouncing Back After an Injury
Chatting about how doing your Meatsuit Maintenance will help you bounce back if you get injured. Join How to Not F*ck Up Your Hips Pole Dancing! We start Monday September 18th. Bremerton (Seattle Area) workshops: Shoulder & Hip. Portland workshop info...
09.01.2023
Social Media, Ego Death & Finding What You Like in Pole
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08.25.2023
Causes of Anterior Hip Pain in Pole Dancers
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08.04.2023
Being Deliberate with Your Training
Join the waitlist for How to Not F*ck Up Your Hips Pole Dancing!
07.29.2023
What's Limiting Your Front Splits
Work with me 1:1 in August Join the Waitlist for How to Not F*ck Up Your Hips Pole Dancing!
07.21.2023
Pole & Nutrition with Registered Dietitian Rachel Green
Hello Friends! We're back from a short break with a super education filled episode on pole & nutrition. Rachel Green is a Registered Dietitian and pole dancer. She shares TONS of tips & tricks in this episode so be sure to...
06.23.2023
Falling out of a Trick - Concussion Signs & Symptoms
Chatting about the signs and symptoms of a concussion. The Circus Doc (Dr. Emily Scherb) concussion discussion June 25 at 3pm PST. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram 1:1 coaching spots are available as of the recording of this episode! Learn more here.
06.16.2023
Injury Recovery Expectations
Chatting about managing expectations while recovering from an injury. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram 1:1 coaching spots are available as of the recording of this episode! Learn more here.
06.09.2023
Structuring Your Training to Achieve Your Goals
Short episode this week! Creation Day Application Goal Setting Workshop Structure Your Training Webinar
06.02.2023
Creating a Training Plan
Chatting about what you need to consider when creating a training plan. If you're interested in a Creation Day, please DM me on Insta! Podcast Episode about warm-ups Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
05.26.2023
Pole Photoshoots
I LOVE taking pole photos in general but there's a big difference between a leaning your phone up against a water bottle and a professional shoot. Here are some of my suggestions to make the most out of your time...
05.20.2023
Q&A from Instagram!
Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
05.12.2023
Safety & Pole with Dr. Jenny Poles
Y'all. I'm so pumped for this episode. Dr. Jenny is an Athletic Trainer and has her PhD in Rehab. She is so knowledgeable and we had a great time chatting about SO many topics. Please connect with her on Instagram...
05.03.2023
Emergency Preparedness in Pole
Are you prepared for a medical emergency or any type of emergency to occur at your studio? The recent passing of Michael Egan as a result of a cardiac event occurring at a PSO competition has highlighted that the majority of...
04.26.2023
Train Hard. Recover Harder. The Science Behind Sports Recovery.
Chatting about recovery strategies that will reduce your risk of injury and improve your pole performance. Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
04.21.2023
Components of a Warm-Up
Chatting about the details of a warm-up! The why, the components, what to do to improve performance and what not to do. The breathing course mentioned. *affiliate link* Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
04.09.2023
How to Engage Your Core
The factors that need to be considered when asking someone to "engage their core". The breathing course mentioned. *affiliate link* Connect with Dr. Emily: Website Instagram
03.28.2023
What have I learned in 6 years of pole dancing?
Hello Friends, I recorded this episode on my 6 year pole anniversary. I took a trip down memory lane and shared some things I wish I would have done differently. It flowed nicely in to the announcement that my 6-week...
03.14.2023
Common Shoulder Injuries in Pole Dancers
Part of of the series where I will be chatting about common injuries based on body region. In this episode, I talk about shoulder injuries.=. *not medical advice Join me for The Shoulder Clinic on March 23rd at 1pm. It's FREE!! Connect with...
03.03.2023
Half Blade/Half Silk Pole Intensive - Debrief
I spent 4 days at a low floor heels intensive in Feb and wanted to share about my experience! Facilitators (def recommend following): Natalya Nightshade & Judy Gray Sign up for the Beginner Pole Dancers Summit Join the Waitlist for How to Not...
02.17.2023
Common Head & Neck Injuries in Pole Dancers
The start of a new series where I will be chatting about common injuries based on body region. In this episode, I talk about head and neck injuries. *not medical advice Join the waitlist for How to Not F*ck Up Your Shoulders! Connect...

What's Pole Performance Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Pole Performance Podcast episodes:

What You Need to Know About Pole Training

What do You Look for in a Pole Studio?

It's Not Willpower. It's a Habit.

Hamstring Injuries

Planning Your Training

Hypermobility & Pole with Dr. Melissa Khoel DPT

Core & Pelvic Floor

Maintaining Consistency When You're Going Through It

The Importance of Warm-Ups

[A Rant] Teach Beginner Level Tricks In Beginner Classes

Eating Disorders & Their Impact on Athletes

Don't Train Like a Dummy

How We Learn Skills & Effective Cueing

Pole Progressions - How to Ensure Student Success

New Course - How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole Dancing

New Course - How to Not F*ck Up Your Students Pole Dancing

5 Tips for Beginner Pole Dancers

Prioritize Your Training

What to do if You're Struggling to be Consistent

2024 Ins & Outs

Are you a sexy robot?

Take Radical Responsibility for Your Results

First Class After an Injury

Have You Set Your Pole Goals for 2024?

How to Not Let Fear Hold You Back

Chiropractic - is it a scam?

Training Load & Pole Dancing

Wrist, Forearm & Elbow Part 2

Wrist, Forearm & Elbow Part 1

Bouncing Back After an Injury

Social Media, Ego Death & Finding What You Like in Pole

Causes of Anterior Hip Pain in Pole Dancers

Being Deliberate with Your Training

What's Limiting Your Front Splits

Pole & Nutrition with Registered Dietitian Rachel Green

Falling out of a Trick - Concussion Signs & Symptoms

Injury Recovery Expectations

Structuring Your Training to Achieve Your Goals

Creating a Training Plan

Pole Photoshoots

Q&A from Instagram!

Safety & Pole with Dr. Jenny Poles

Emergency Preparedness in Pole

Train Hard. Recover Harder. The Science Behind Sports Recovery.

Components of a Warm-Up

How to Engage Your Core

What have I learned in 6 years of pole dancing?

Common Shoulder Injuries in Pole Dancers

Half Blade/Half Silk Pole Intensive - Debrief

Common Head & Neck Injuries in Pole Dancers

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