Up the Pole S2E3: Emily of Altius Pole Studio

12/11/2025 29 min
Up the Pole S2E3: Emily of Altius Pole Studio

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Episode Synopsis

Emily of Altius Pole Studio in Bend, Oregon, talks with host Amy Bond about how opening her studio in the middle of the pandemic was a surprisingly good idea. They discuss how trauma-informed teaching can make students feel safer. Can you ever truly create a safe space? What makes for a good pole instructor? How do you even know if you can afford to open your own pole studio? Emily and Amy dig into all these questions in Episode 3 of Up the Pole Podcast, Season 2.