[Physical Mountain]

"You are only as young as your spine is flexible." - Joseph Pilates 

Reach out and touch someone. Join us as we explore the research and techniques used by the Genius of Flexibility Institute with one of their stretching trainers: Richard Gregston.

Today's Topics:

- Richard's story of personal healing and transformation

- How the Genius of Flexibility Institute was first begun

- What your body's flex level can tell you about your personality

Namaste,

Eric Deegear 🐘

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To learn more about the Genius of Flexibility Institute

https://www.thegeniusofflexibility.com/

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[Physical Mountain]

"No matter how busy I am, I find time for dance." - Kelli Berglund

Get your dancing shoes on! We are joined by Abby & Bryanna, owners of the brand new Mend Bodywork business. In the following discussion, we cover why A & B got into massage, how their background as dancer educators has affected their new venture and what their next goals are. This is your chance to get an inside look at the seeds of a new business as it takes off, fresh from massage school.

Today's Topics:

- The similarities between dance & massage

- How to avoid burnout

- What they wish they had known at the start of massage school

We don't have ads currently on The Happy, Successful Massage Therapist. You can support us by purchasing one of Eric's card games on his website: www.BrotatoGames.com

Namaste,

Eric Deegear

To connect with A & B:

Instagram: @mend.bodywork

Website: http://mendbodywork.squarespace.com/

[Physical Mountain]

“Yoga is not about touching your toes. It is what you learn on the way down.” – Jigar Gor

Get comfortable in Shavasana and open your inner ear as I am joined by Anna Noto for a discussion of hot yoga and massage. Anna is an instructor for Yoga Six, a local hot yoga studio here in Boise, Idaho. In this episode, we continue our journey up the Physical Mountain, exploring the connection between our bodies, minds and spirits.

Today's Topics:

- Accurate description of hot yoga session 

- The all-important breathwork

- How music affects hot yoga sessions

If you are interested in receiving business coaching from Eric, fill out an application at www.Deegear.biz for a free 20 min coaching session.

Namaste,

Eric Deegear

To connect with YogaSix:

Instagram: @yogasix_idaho

Website: www.yogasix.com

[Physical Mountain]

Howdy! My friend and coaching client, Chelsa Connolly, is the perfect person to talk with about how our human meat suits work. In this episode, we talk shop about the Physical Mountain and how we can connect to our bodies and those of our clients.

Today's Topics:

- Connection between Physical pain and our identity.

- The importance of intentional touch for massage. 

- Positioning and body mechanics for the therapist.

If you are interested in receiving business coaching yourself, fill out an application at www.Deegear.biz for a free 20 min coaching session.

Namaste,

Eric Deegear

To connect with Chelsa:

https://www.thebodymechanicsmassage.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebodymechanicstoolbox

[Physical Mountain]

In this episode, I enter the verbal ring with a lifelong friend of mine, Will Keetell. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu blue belt, martial arts enthusiast and digital arts animator.

Today's Topics:

- How martial arts is related to massage.

- The benefits of adding a martial art to your exercise routine.

- What Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is and how to get started.

If you are interested in receiving business coaching, fill out an application at www.Deegear.biz for a free 20 min coaching session.

Namaste,

Eric Deegear

Join my good friend Angela London and I for an interesting conversation on what being a Massage Therapist really means, what we do as therapists and the topic of animals being massage therapists or not. Elephants and snakes might just take your job! Angela is a body whisperer, death doula and public speaker. 

You are going to love it! 😋

P.S. Towards the end, we play my drinking card game that I created: Happy Hour - The Party Game. If you would like to check it out,  it's available for purchase at https://brotatogames.com/product/happyhour/ with free shipping!

Do you consider yourself controversial?

Come listen to my friend and fellow coach, Rebecca Brumfield , who joins me in a controversial conversation about controversy.  Rebecca is the creator of Badass Bodyworkers, a female-driven massage therapist group.  She has been a massage therapist since 2010 and is a cupping maniac!

You are going to love it! 😋

P.S. Towards the end, we play my controversial cannabis card game that I created: 420 - The Card Game. If you would like to check it out, it's available for purchase at https://brotatogames.com/product/420/ with free shipping! 

Meet my friend, Camden Forrey, a humble spiritual truth-seeker who I chat with about life, magic, and finding meaning.

Today's Topics:

- Impactful & Significant books for everyone's spiritual journey

- Finding inner peace

- Connecting with a higher purpose.

This episode was edited from a Mastermind interview that we did for the Massage Success Club. If you are interested in joining, you can apply at www.MassageSuccess.club

Namaste,

Eric Deegear

Welcome to The Happy Successful Massage Therapist Podcast!

In this episode, Eric introduces himself and shares his plans for the podcast going forward.