040: Questions from the Community: Exploring Empathy and Connection

"Before we can connect with others, you know, we've got to connect with ourselves and that's easier said than done, isn't it? You need to try and work out what makes you tick before you can really expand that reach and connect with others on that authentic level."

SARAH PERRY

In this episode of The Shapes in Motion Podcast, Sarah Perry and Stephen Moynihan respond to listeners’ questions exploring empathy, connection, and authenticity within creative practice. From daily habits and creative influences to rest, risk, and personal growth; they reflect on how connection and self-awareness shape both the work and the artist.

In a thoughtful and light conversation, they explore empathy as a skill that underpins collaboration and communication across movement and performance. Alongside this, they share glimpses of the everyday, from morning coffee rituals and the quiet satisfaction (or resistance) of making the bed to time spent cooking and even a bit of tennis, revealing how these small, human moments contribute to a more sustainable and grounded creative life.

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Chapters

Introduction and Morning Rituals

Influences on Creative Identity

Unexpected Skills and Hobbies

Overcoming Creative Blocks

The Importance of Connection Beyond Work

Finding Balance Through Movement and Rebound

Taking Risks in Creative Identity

Embracing Personal Growth and New Ventures

Exploring New Creative Paths

Pursuing Personal Goals and Self-Understanding

Links:
Edith Hall's Lectures on Aristotle - https://www.durham.ac.uk

Yin Yoga by Paul Grilley - Yoga Studies - with Paul and Suzee Grilley

Peloton Bike - https://onepeloton.com

To get in touch with Sarah visit www.sarahperrymovement.com and follow @sarahperrymovement on Instagram.
To get in touch with Stephen visit www.stephenmoynihan.net and follow @stmoynihan on Instagram.