The Aerial Alchemist
Where circus meets storytelling, wellness, and the magic of movement. Hosted by Fallon, founder of In the Wings, this podcast explores aerial dance, creativity, and the rituals that help us stay grounded while reaching new heights. From artistry to resilience, community to self-care, each episode offers inspiration for living boldly, moving with intention, and finding your own alchemy—both in the air and on the ground. Always… happy flying.
The Aerial Alchemist
Episode 6: How to Hold Space
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Description:
In this solo episode, Fallon explores what it truly means to hold space — especially within the worlds of dance, aerial, and performance art. Drawing from her own experiences with grief, loss, and creative healing, she offers perspective on presence, compassion, and the magic that happens when we stop trying to fix and start simply being.
Released just after Samhain and Día de los Muertos, this episode honors the thin veil between worlds and the importance of supporting one another through the cycles of life, death, and rebirth.
⏱ Timestamps & Key Moments
1:15 – Announcement: The Flourish Retreat
Fallon shares details about the upcoming Flourish Retreat with co-host Leah Grandstaff, a creative gathering designed to nurture artists, witches, and dreamers through ritual and restoration.
3:45 – Announcement: ITW Monthly Challenge Group
Join the In the Wings Monthly Challenge Group on Facebook — a supportive space for dancers, aerialists, and artists to stay motivated, inspired, and connected.
4:55 – The Concept of Holding Space
What it means to hold space for others — and why it matters in both art and life.
9:21 – The Importance of Nonjudgmental Presence
How offering understanding instead of advice can create the most healing kind of connection.
12:03 – Audacity Works
12:12 – Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak
14:05 – The Four Agreements
19:24 – Effective Communication in Grief
Navigating conversations around loss — what helps, what doesn’t, and how to hold space through words and silence.
26:28 – Practical Ways to Hold Space
Simple, tangible ways to practice presence — as a friend, an artist, or a witness — and why it’s vital in our creative communities.
27:46 – Self-Care and Holding Space for Yourself
Turning the lens inward: how to honor your own needs, set energetic boundaries, and give yourself the same grace you offer to others.
🌙 Resources & Mentions
- Flourish Retreat Information co-hosted with Leah Grandstaff
- Join the ITW Monthly Challenge Group on Facebook
- Unbound: A Woman's Guide to Power by Kasia Urbaniak
- Audacity Works Podcast with Rachel Strickland
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Connect with Fallon
📧 info@inthewingsaerial.com
🌐 www.inthewingsaerial.com