The Becoming mBODYed Podcast
How safety and belonging cultivate embodied creativity, curiosity, and authenticity.
Episodes
9 episodes
The Transformative Impact of Embodied Education with Brian Kai Chin (Part 2)
In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland, along with guests Karen Cubidis and Brian Kai Chen, delve into the transformative power of embodied education in the performing arts. They discuss the challenges of navigat...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:14:31
Building Community Through Self-Connection
In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland and guest Karen Cubides delve into the evolving landscape of leadership, inspired by Brene Brown's insights on empathy and connection. They discuss the importance of self-co...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:05:25
Embodying Creativity in the Arts with Brian Kai Chin
In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland, along with guests Karen Cubides and Brian Kai Chin, delve into the intersection of music education, creativity, and the importance of belonging. They explore Brian's unique...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:06:50
The Relationship between Curiosity, Play, Attention, and Movement.
In this episode, Shawn and Karen discuss the role of curiosity, trial and error, and external focus in learning and movement. They use Karen's son's experience of learning to walk as an example of how the body naturally learns and adapts. They ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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55:28
Balancing Mastery and Recognizing Humanity
SummaryIn this episode, Shawn and Karen discuss the concept of Becoming mBODYed and its importance in the performing arts. They explore how safety and belonging are central to this work and how it can help artists thrive. They also delv...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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53:20
mBODYed Belonging: Recognizing and Valuing Your Unique Voice
In this episode, Shawn and Karen continue discussing embodied belonging and its impact on creativity. They explore the importance of recognizing and valuing one's unique voice and creative output before seeking validation from others. They also...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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52:15
From Perfectionism to Authentic Expression
"Movement is the direct pathway from imagination to performance. For reasons we may not be able to explain, these pathways get blocked. Becoming mBODYed will help you open these pathways, leading you to find the authentic expression of y...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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48:10
Introducing Becoming mBODYed
In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland and guest Karen Cubides discuss the concept of belonging and its connection to Shawn's personal story. Shawn shares his journey of self-discovery and finding his place in vari...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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45:06