{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Spins, Splits &amp; Self-Expression: Reclaiming Confidence, One Pole Dance Class at a Time","description":"What happens when a middle-aged woman (me!) discovers pole dancing for the first time? As it turns out, a hell of a lot of confidence, community, and fun! In this episode, we explore how the lessons we learn on the pole translate directly to life off the pole. A few highlights: ~ Learning and exploration are a lifelong pursuit ~ Goals can be fun. And if they're not, what's the point? ~ When you show up as your most authentic self, literally everyone benefits ~ You were made to do hard things ~ &quot;Because I want to&quot; is a whole reason to do anything. Period. Connect with today's guest, Cherry Poppins on  Instagram +&amp;nbsp;TikTok Buy Cherry's book: Talk to Me Nice, 90 Days of Affirmations and Advice If you're in Charlotte, take Cherry's Intro class! Beginners are welcome and encouraged! Use code CherryPBA for five dollars off your first class. ____________________ &amp;nbsp; If you'd like more info on working with me as your coach, visit me at&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/carriewren.com &amp;nbsp;   For potent life, relationship, and leadership tips, delivered monthly to your inbox:  http:\/\/eepurl.com\/duBlKb&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;     Find me on IG: @carrie.wren and&amp;nbsp;LinkedIn   (C) 2026 Carrie Wren ","author_name":"From Good Girl to Grown Ass Woman","author_url":"https:\/\/carriewren.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40697185\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40697185"}