Science of Slink: The Evidence Based Pole Podcast with Dr. Rosy Boa

Mar 07 2025 59 ep. 32 mins 69
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Hi! I'm Rosy Boa and I'm a pole dance teacher, personal trainer and proud meganerd. In the Science of Slink podcast we'll read pole dance related research and talk to experts to learn evidence-based insights you can use to improve and accelerate your pole dance journey. This podcast is a production of Slink Through Strength online pole studio, which can be found at slinkthroughstrength.com.

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The Neuroscience of Pleasure in Pole Dance

Mar 07 2025 23 mins  
In this episode of 'Science of Slink,' Dr. Rosy Boa delves into the neuroscience behind pleasure, particularly in the context of dance. She explains the hedonic system, how pleasure systems function, and the specific attributes that make dance so enjoyable. Dr. Boa also shares practical takeaways for dancers to enhance their pleasure in dancing, and announces upcoming Q&

Distributed creativity: What's special about freestyling together?

Feb 21 2025 20 mins  
Welcome to 'Science of Slink,' the evidence-based pole podcast with Dr. Rosy Boa. In this episode, Dr. Boa explores the concept of distributed creativity and its implications for improvisational dance. She shares personal experiences from her dance journey and the impacts of dancing with others versus dancing alone. Dr. Boa discusses foundational theories of distributed cog

Can Pole Dance Help You De-stress?: The Science Behind Exercise and Stress Reduction

Feb 07 2025 23 mins  
In this episode of 'Science of Slink,' host Dr. Rosy Boa explores the evidence-based research surrounding the question 'Can pole dance help you de-stress?' Dr. Boa reviews various studies on how exercise, particularly aerobic activities like freestyle pole dancing, interact with the body’s stress systems to reduce stress. Topics include the physiological mechanisms like the HPA a

Concussions & Pole Dance with Laruen McIntrye

Jan 24 2025 42 mins  
On this episode we're joined by Lauren McIntyre, a certified athletic trainer & clinical specialist at the NYU Langone Medical Center’s Harkness Center for Dance Injuries. (IG: @harknesscenterfordanceinjuries) In this episode, we talk about: What concussions are, how often they happen in dance & why they can be so ard to catch What to do if you think you might

Habits vs. Goals - How to build consistency as a home pole dancers

Jan 10 2025 16 mins  
Are you struggling to stay consistent in your pole practice? In this episode, Dr. Rosy Boa explores the science of habits and goals and how they can help you build a sustainable routine. Learn why habits happen automatically, how cues play a role, and why nearly half of your daily actions are driven by routine. Discover how goals can support habit formation and how to create system

Movement for Every Body: Play, Power, and Pole With Dr. Marcia Dernie, DPT

Dec 26 2024 41 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of Science of Slink! This week Dr. Rosy Boa sits down with Dr. Marcia Dernie and talks about all things movement, play, and pole. Dr. Marcia is a DPT, yoga teacher, powerlifter, and strongwoman. Marcia and Rosy discuss how embracing play fosters emotional regulation, social connection, and self-expression. They highlight the importance of community

Tips and Advice for Plus Size Pole Dancers

Dec 12 2024 23 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of Science of Slink! This week Dr. Rosy Boa explores the science and social aspects of pole dancing, focusing on how the practice can be inclusive for all body types. She discusses why it’s essential to find supportive instructors and environments that uplift, not shame, and acknowledge that experiences may differ for polers in larger bodies. She

Does pole dance make you stronger?

Nov 29 2024 19 mins  
Dr. Rosy Boa dives into the science behind pole dancing, discussing the physical adaptations required for the sport. She clarifies the specific strength requirements for pole dancers, emphasizing the importance of specialized training over general fitness. Through examining recent studies, she highlights how pole dancing improves core, upper body strength, and grip strength, while

How to Stay Motivated as a Home Poler

Nov 15 2024 19 mins  
Welcome back to another episode of Science of Slink! Today we are talking about how to stay motivated as a home poler. In this episode I talk about the most common motivation that men and women have for exercising, how home based exercise programs compare to center based programs, and how motivation can change depending on your age. I also talk through how to build self-efficacy as

3 Tips for Starting (or returning!) to Pole Dance

Oct 31 2024 17 mins  
In this episode, Rosy discusses three important tips for those who are either new to pole dance or returning after a long break. The episode covers the importance of easing into the practice gently, understanding realistic timelines for bodily adaptations, and exercising with friends or a virtual buddy to stay motivated. Link to the warm up video she mentioned: https://www.y