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.
Episodes
27 episodes
Episode 27: Lessons We Never Wrote Down: The Unspoken Lessons Girls Learn in Aerial
[00:00] Introduction — Flourish Retreat in Italy[02:24] Empowering women through aerial arts K...
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Episode 27
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16:03
Episode 26: It's Your Duty to Check Your Booty
0:00 | Intro and Announcements CAASFlourish with
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20:25
Episode 25: The Space Between
Announcements:CAASFlourish Retreat in Italy with myself and Leah Grand...
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Episode 25
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17:17
Episode 24: From In the Wings to the Stage - The Hidden Soirée
AnnouncementsColorado Aerial Arts Summit (CAAS) — Fallon is teaching workshops with several other ITW company members!Fl...
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Episode 24
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23:57
Episode 23: Fix Your Face...please
Show NotesIntro & AnnouncementsCAAS - March 27-29th in Boulder, CoFlourish - June 19-26th A Creation Retreat in ...
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14:16
Episode 21: Turning Critique into Gold (There’s My Plug)
AnnouncementsThe Hidden SoiréeCAASFlourish- Retreat ...
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38:10
Episode 18: Dans le Rien: Moving Through the Nothingness
What happens when you find yourself in le rien—the nothingness between what was and what’s next? In this episode, I reflect on the meaning of dans le rien, where the phrase comes from, and how to navigate creative and personal...
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Episode 18
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16:04
Episode 17: Auditioning: From First Contact to Casting
🎙️ This Week on The Aerial AlchemistThis episode dives deep into the audition process—from preparation to presence—and how to show up with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.✨ Announcements
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35:53
Episode 16: When Your Body Betrays You
This episode is a conversation about what happens when the body you built your art around changes—through injury, illness, aging, or circumstances you didn’t choose. I share my cancer experience and how it forced me to adapt my aerial practice,...
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29:23
Episode 15: Rituals, Not Resolutions
Show Notes & Timestamps0:00 — AnnouncementsUpcoming auditionsThe Hidden Soirée
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Episode 15
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26:33
Episode 14: Level Up - How to Elevate Your Aerial Practice
Show Notes00:00 Welcome to The Aerial Alchemist01:36 Setting Intentions for Your Training 02:03 Rachel Strickland’s Desire W...
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31:54
Episode 13: Closing the Year, Opening the Door
As the year winds down, I’m taking time to reflect on what I accomplished, what challenged me, and what I’m calling in next. In this episode, I share my goals for the coming year and my word of the year—abundance—as a guiding inten...
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23:24
Episode 12: Why I Hate The Nutcracker (and Why It’s Time for Something New)
It’s Nutcracker season… so let’s talk about it.In this episode of The Aerial Alchemist, Fallon breaks down why The Nutcracker has become an outdated and creatively limiting tradition — from its messy origin story to the...
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18:10
Episode 10: From In the Wings to the Stage: Moonlight Elves
Intro & AnnouncementsPatreonAuditions- Email us your Headsho...
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26:15
Episode 9: From In the Wings to the Stage: Lil Darks Picnic
Step into the first installment of From In the Wings to the Stage, where I break down the real behind-the-scenes of my latest performance. In this episode, I’m sharing the story of my gig at Lil Dark’s Picnic—from how it came my w...
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Episode 9
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20:43
Episode 8: The Money Talk - How to price your gig work
In this episode, Fallon dives into one of the most important (and most misunderstood) topics in the performing arts industry: gig rates.From transparency to industry standards, this episode breaks down what goes into pricing, why it ...
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Episode 8
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28:13
Episode 7: Why Art Matters (and How You Can Help Artists)
⏱ Timestamps & Key MomentsIntro & Announcements Flouish Retreat in ItalyMoonl...
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27:01
Episode 6: How to Hold Space
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 heali...
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29:50
Episode 5: Rigging 101 - Staying Safe in the Air
Description: Rigging is the invisible foundation of aerial safety — but it doesn’t have to be a mystery. In this episode of The Aerial Alchemist, Fallon breaks down what rigging really means, the key components every ae...
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