Circuspreneur Podcast
Circuspreneur Podcast
Shenea Stiletto
Mental Health Research in Circus Arts with Dr. Melanie Stuckey - Circuspreneur Podcast Ep.103
38 minutes Posted Aug 1, 2025 at 3:24 am.
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#MentalHealth #CircusHealth #Research #CircusStudy 
In this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto interviews Dr. Melanie Stuckey, a researcher in human performance and social innovation at HUPR (Human Potential Research Centre) affiliated with the National Circus School in Montreal. Her main focus is on factors affecting human performance through the lens of inclusive, holistic well-being alongside social innovation to support the flourishing of individuals and communities. Melanie is the co-editor-in-chief of the Circus: Arts, Life, & Sciences journal, member of the Surveillance of Injuries for Research on Circus (SIRC) working group, and member of the Canadian College Research Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Community of Practice Planning Committee. She is also a former pole dance and circus artist and coach.