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Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson

Guest: Carmen Curtis

Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions

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Extended Summary:

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Carmen Curtis — world-renowned aerialist, founder of AIReal Yoga™, and former UCLA gymnast — to explore the healing power of movement, vulnerability, and self-awareness. Carmen opens up about balancing motherhood and artistry, the challenges of asking for help, and the importance of honest conversations around hormones, anxiety, and self-care. She shares how aerial yoga became not just a fitness practice but a profound tool for healing, grounding, and emotional release — supporting everyone from athletes to mothers to those recovering from neurological conditions. With warmth and wisdom, Carmen reminds us that self-awareness is the foundation of healing, and that through compassion, movement, and community, we can rise into our fullest potential.