Mastering Your Mind Through Play - Michela Hoops

🎪 Hula Hoops, Healing & Festivals: Movement Therapy with Michela Hoops 🎪 This week on Wagwarn Abel, we sit down with dancer, movement psychotherapist, and all-round vibemaker Michela Hoops. From pineapple-on-pizza debates to emotional breakthroughs through movement, this one’s packed with wisdom, laughter, and festival energy. We talk: • How hula hooping became a healing tool • Angry dancing, self-compassion, and learning through movement • The psychology behind body language and emotional patterns • The UK festival scene, walkabout gigs & community connection • How to actually carry festival energy into daily life • Clowning, circus skills, and saying no to fire breathing Plus, Michela flips the mic in “Abel… Wagwarn?”, shares a special story in “You Had to Be There”, and drops her insights on movement, mindfulness, and living fully. This one’s a warm, grounding ride for the creatives, the movers, and the dreamers. support the show here: ko-fi.com/wagwarnabel instagram.com/michelahoops/ flowandrhythmpsychotherapy.com https://muzikstan.com/ 💬 Question for you lot: What’s one movement or activity that helps you reset emotionally? 👇 Wagwarn Abel Full Episodes – Thursdays at 6PM on YT #HulaHooping #FestivalCulture #MovementTherapy #WagwarnAbel #Psychotherapy #BirminghamCreatives #CircusLife #WagwanReallyThough #YouHadToBeThere #PodcastUK 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:20 Rapid Fire Questions 00:26 Pineapple on Pizza Debate 02:35 Hula Hooping and Movement Therapy 05:27 The Benefits of Movement Therapy 11:12 Circus Skills and Personal Growth 15:13 Learning and Overcoming Challenges 17:14 Diving into Advanced Yoga Poses 17:31 Discussing Warrior Poses 18:17 Engaging with the Audience 18:30 Shoutout to Johnny 18:43 Abel Takes Over as Interviewer 19:41 Abel's Piercing Story 20:34 Excitement for Upcoming Projects 21:43 Birmingham's Community Vibes 24:27 Festival Fun and Walkabouts 26:17 The Joy of Festivals 30:34 Self-Compassion and Positivity 33:07 Music Son Community Project 34:30 Final Plugs and Farewell