Crux with Jessica John

Crux with Jessica John

A podcast about big pivots, beautiful diversions, and essential truths of life, and of course circus, with Circus Mobility founder Jessica John.

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August 26, 2025 67 mins

In this episode, Jessica discusses the "Shortcut or System" approach to aerial training. She emphasizes the need for a comprehensive system rather than random drills to avoid plateaus and injuries.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL HEAR:

-Jessica introduces her Conclave aerial training system, which integrates strength, mobility, proprioception, and nervous system regulation.

-She outlines the four archetypes of aerialists: over trainer, rand...

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In this episode, Jessica Jessica John discusses why intermediate and advanced aerialists often suffer from nagging shoulder injuries.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:

-aerialists’ shoulder issues stem from lack of preparedness, not motivation

-the need for specific off-apparatus training to build resilient shoulders

-the importance of isometric, eccentric, and fascial stretching exercises to strengthen muscles, tendons and fascia

-a f...

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In this episode, Jessica emphasizes the foundational nature of inversions, explaining how mastering them can enhance other aspects of aerial practice. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR: -the foundational nature of inversions, explaining how mastering them can enhance other aspects of aerial practice. -the physical requirements for inversions, such as compression, spine articulation, scapular stability, and arm strength. -the importan...
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In this episode, Jessica talks about how to craft an online offer that sells for aerial coaches scared to make the transition online.
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June 14, 2024 32 mins
In this episode, Jessica talks about why flow matters and why she decided to create an online flow summit just for aerialists and pole dancers.
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If you're an aerial or pole coach who is wondered what it takes to have true lasting results with your students, this is the episode for you. Welcome to Crux, a podcast about big pivots, beautiful diversions, and essential truths of life… and of circus. I’m your host, Jessica John, the founder of Circus Mobility. I was a CIA analyst who at the pinnacle of my career, fell in love with being upsidedown. In this life, it’s easy to f...
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Have you heard the phrase “aerial training age?” Do you know your training age? Aerial and pole instructors, do you know your students training ages? Join me for this discussion of how to adapt your aerial coaching for different levels to help students excel.
Aerial training, mobility, performance… Let’s chat, y’all!
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    Just starting out in aerial? There are eight things that I wishing I would have known when I was where you are today that would have saved me a world of hurt.
    Aerial training, mobility, performance… Let’s chat, y’all!
    Welcome to Crux, a podcast about big pivots, beautiful diversions, and essential truths of life… and of circus.
    I’m your host, Jessica John, the founder of Circus Mobility. I was a CIA analyst who at th...
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