Nic sits down with Amy Jordan, founder of Pilates Addiction and creator of the WundaFormer, to explore what it really takes to build a Pilates empire without losing your purpose.

From leaving a career in entertainment marketing to opening her first studio with every penny she had, Amy shares the courage, creativity and conviction behind her journey.

They discuss equipment innovation, studio ownership, scaling through franchising, leadership boundaries, inclusive culture and the mindset required to grow sustainably.

Amy opens up about developing new Pilates apparatus, launching revolutionary home equipment and the lessons she learned about slowing down, building strong foundations and letting go of control.

She also shares her experience of facing cancer during Covid and how movement became part of her healing.

This episode is for Pilates teachers, studio owners, movement educators and entrepreneurs who want to innovate, scale and lead with integrity while staying connected to the true roots of the method.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Amy Jordan

02:02 Leaving marketing and opening the first studio

07:05 Taking the leap and investing everything into her business

11:05 Expanding beyond the reformer

14:02 Sketching and inventing the WundaFormer

19:14 Opening multiple studios and building strong teams

29:22 Balancing athletic flow with classical principles

31:03 Reinventing props for better alignment at home

35:17 Building online reach and global impact

39:16 Designing a revolutionary home Pilates machine

43:01 Franchising Pilates Addiction and scaling with integrity

48:56 Leadership boundaries and empowering teams

50:52 Reflecting on what she has created

54:16 Quick fire questions

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Sitting all day is quietly reshaping our bodies and our confidence, and this episode explains exactly how to change that.

In this conversation, Kerrie-Anne Bradley shares the story behind the Move at Your Desk Method and why she believes small, consistent movement breaks can transform not just your posture, but your mindset too.

Kerrie-Anne reveals how Pilates principles can be applied in the real world, even while sitting at your desk. She and Nic explore the link between stress and posture, why “shoulders back and down” might be doing more harm than good, and how taking up more physical space can shift your confidence at work.

Kerrie-Anne explains how movement improves energy, focus and productivity, and how her simple four-step system helps desk workers build sustainable movement habits without needing an hour-long workout.

If you sit at a desk for hours on end, work with clients who do, or are interested in working with corporates as a Pilates teacher, this episode is for you.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro to Kerrie-Anne

00:30 The mission behind Move at Your Desk

01:37 Kerrie-Anne’s journey to discovering Pilates

03:30 Discovering Pilates as a new mum and managing sciatica

06:11 How Pilates creates space in the body and builds confidence

10:45 Taking the leap into teacher training

14:17 Mentorship lessons and making Pilates feel human and fun

16:11 Creating a corporate desk movement method

18:36 Common desk body patterns and rethinking good posture

22:35 Bringing Pilates principles into daily desk habits

24:05 Helping clients move between sessions and build accountability

25:21 The four-step Move at Your Desk system explained

27:37 Workplace culture and leadership that supports wellbeing

29:34 How Pilates teachers can break into corporate wellness

38:05 Quick-fire questions

43:57 Where to connect with Kerrie-Anne

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We’re back with Part 2 of the amazing conversation with Dr Brent Anderson to go deeper into what is really happening behind the scenes in the Pilates world.

They’re chatting about education standards and what it actually means to take responsibility as a movement professional.

Brent shares why teaching principles matter more than teaching protocols, and how to assess clients based on their real goals rather than assumptions.

They explore the growing conversation around Pilates governance, post Covid training standards, and the gaps that still exist in protecting both teachers and consumers.

Brent also reflects on leadership, bias and how we create safe, mature learning environments in the Pilates industry.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Part 2 of the podcast

01:06 Teaching principles over protocols and the core Polestar framework

04:25 Nic’s story with Pilates

08:49 Questions to uncover what a client really needs

13:36 Critical reasoning and the importance of listening

18:44 Bridging physiotherapy and Pilates teaching

23:54 Education standards and governance

35:10 Quick fire questions

40:33 Defining the types of Pilates for clarity in research and practice

42:23 Brent’s new podcast

45:49 Bias and navigating difficult conversations

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In Part One of this incredible two part interview, Nic sits down in California with Dr. Brent Anderson, physical therapist, educator and founder of Polestar Pilates.

Brent shares how science has reshaped the way Polestar teaches core control, why positive movement experiences matter more than perfection, and how Polestar Pilates was born.

The conversation goes deep into the emotional and spiritual power of movement. Brent reflects on how alignment creates presence, how presence builds internal locus of control, and why Pilates has the capacity to create life changing shifts far beyond the studio.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introducing Dr Brent Anderson of Polestar Pilates

01:41 Polestar’s culture of collaboration

04:43 Blending science, compassion and evolving movement research

05:29 Theory of core control

08:18 Teaching reformer to mixed levels and applying the 80 percent challenge rule

11:25 Swarm intelligence and precise cueing

14:37 Going from novice to expert

18:24 Brent’s early movement background

22:24 Why Polestar was born

26:24 Pilates as a catalyst for life change through body, mind and spirit alignment

28:10 The power of collective presence

33:09 Teaching as inquiry, mindfulness in class and internal locus of control

37:35 Moving beyond dogma

42:43 Subscribe for Part Two

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A Pilates body has nothing to do with aesthetics and everything to do with awareness, strength and freedom in your own skin.

Nic sits down with Brooke Siler, author of The Pilates Body, to explore what the phrase “Pilates body” really means and why it has been so widely misunderstood.

Brooke discusses her early training with Romana Kryzanowska, the direct lineage back to Joseph Pilates, and the responsibility of carrying a method forward without losing its philosophy.

Brooke explains why breath is the missing piece in so much modern Pilates, the misunderstood concept of tension and release, and how true control builds empowerment in life.

They explore classical vs contemporary Pilates, the explosion of reformer Pilates, why mat work is still important, and what it means to stay rooted in the method while teaching in a modern world.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to Brooke

02:05 What the Pilates body means

09:46 Discovering Pilates and training with Romana Kryzanowska

12:09 What Romana was really like

15:36 Becoming a teacher

20:12 Romana’s lessons and stories about Joseph Pilates

24:09 What is misinterpreted about breath and control

28:31 Understanding tension and release

30:36 Classical vs contemporary Pilates

32:37 Breath as the foundation of powerful movement

34:39 Staying true to the method during the modern Pilates boom

39:21 The story behind writing and revising the book

44:12 Why mat work is essential and more relevant than ever

47:27 Responsibility as a teacher and Pilates for life and sport

53:04 Quick fire reflections and how to work with Brooke

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Pilates as we know it today would not exist without Kristi Cooper and the bold decision she made in 2009 to put the method online before anyone believed it would work.

While in LA, Nic got the chance to visit Kristi Cooper in her gorgeous house in Santa Barbara to discuss the story behind Pilates Anytime and the evolution of online Pilates education.

In 2008, at a time when YouTube videos were limited to ten minutes and Pilates was still seen as exclusive and studio based, she was asked a simple question: why not put Pilates online?

They dive into Kristi’s early journey with Pilates at just 13 years old, her training with Rael Isacowitz, and her passion for preserving the lineage of the method through the Pilates Legacy Project.

The conversation explores classical versus contemporary Pilates, inclusivity across styles, the rise of athletic reformer trends, and the balance between staying true to the method while responding to modern data and member demand.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro to Kristi
01:03 The original idea behind putting Pilates online
05:04 Kristi’s introduction to Pilates at 13 and how it changed her life
07:00 Training with Rael Isacowitz and stepping into teacher training
09:52 Launching Pilates Anytime in 2009
12:50 The Pilates Legacy Project and preserving the history of the method
19:05 Inclusivity across classical and contemporary styles and managing industry competition
23:54 Responding to trends while protecting the integrity of Pilates
25:29 Building community through workshops, emails and connection
26:34 Creating new content while managing a vast online library
28:20 The depth of Pilates education and the challenges facing modern teachers
29:09 Observation, mentorship and what makes a great Pilates instructor
31:03 How teachers are selected for Pilates Anytime
36:23 The educational role of online platforms in an unregulated industry
40:38 The future of online Pilates
42:24 Quickfire questions

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Pilates is EVERYWHERE right now, but not everything being labelled Pilates is safe or rooted in the original method.

Nic sits down with Victoria Batha Cuomo aka the Pilates Snob, for a thought-provoking conversation about the current state of the Pilates industry.

They explore how social media has both helped and harmed Pilates and why misinformation spreads so easily.

Victoria explains why a lack of regulation around education has created major issues for both teachers and clients, and why safety and understanding the system as a whole matters more than trends on Instagram.

They also discuss Victoria’s ‘WTF Wednesday’s’, the Pilates Transparency Project, and the original Pilates lawsuit.

Episode timestamps

00:00 Introducing Victoria aka The Pilates Snob

00:31 How social media is shaping the Pilates industry for better and worse

02:59 Victoria’s first experiences with Pilates and athletic training

05:27 Becoming a Pilates teacher

08:42 The realities and gaps in Pilates teacher training

21:06 WTF Wednesday and calling out unsafe industry trends

25:30 Common misconceptions about Pilates online

29:02 What the Pilates Transparency Project is really about

33:27 Breaking down the original Pilates lawsuit

38:06 Where Pilates education is falling short today

41:58 Pilates Snob University and mentorship for teachers

46:21 Quick fire questions

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Pilates is not meant to be rushed, trendy, or reinvented every week, and this conversation explains exactly why.

Nic sits down with Tracey Mallett in her California studio for an honest conversation about movement, teaching, creativity, and what it really takes to build a long and sustainable career in Pilates.

They explore the evolution of Pilates, classical and contemporary work, and the challenges facing new instructors in a trend driven industry.

Tracey speaks openly about confidence and trust in the teaching space, why simplicity often leads to better classes, and how understanding the foundations of the method allows for true creativity.

They also discuss social media presence as a Pilates teacher, suffering from burnout, and the pressure to constantly show up online.

Timestamps

00:00 How Pilates first entered Tracey’s life 

08:25 Building a long term career in Pilates 

12:40 How the Pilates industry has changed over the years 

27:42 Social media, confidence, and personal growth as a teacher 

34:05 Advice for anyone wanting to show up online 

39:46 Barre, Pilates fusion, and how movement has evolved 

49:35 Where Pilates education is heading next 

58:31 Finding balance between work, ambition, and personal life 

01:00:44 Quick fire questions

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The difference between a good Pilates class and a great one often comes down to how and when you cue.

After receiving such a positive response from our previous episode on class planning, Nic is back for a solo episode that goes deep into the art of cueing.

Cueing completely changes the experience a client can have in a Pilates class, and Nic shares her advice on the different types of cues you can use to deepen their overall experience.

She discusses verbal cues, imagery, tactile feedback, breath and observation.

Nic explores why less can often be more when it comes to cueing, how to avoid overwhelming clients with information, and how thoughtful language can help people feel safer, more grounded, and more connected to their bodies.

Timestamps

00:00 Goals for the new year

03:01 Why cueing deserves deeper attention

03:53 How class structure supports better cueing

04:31 Understanding cueing as an art form

07:58 Using verbal cues clearly and effectively

16:10 Imagery and anatomical cueing explained

22:59 Exploring tactile cueing and appropriate touch

27:07 Teaching through observation and presence

32:55 Shifting from negative to constructive cueing

35:22 The importance of noticing within a class

39:01 Using breath as a flexible cueing tool

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Teaching Pilates becomes a whole different experience when clients bring pain, injuries, and complex diagnoses into the room, and this episode shows how to handle those moments with confidence rather than fear.

In this episode of Beyond the Reformer, Nic is joined by physiotherapist, Pilates teacher, and author Samantha Wood for a deep and practical conversation about teaching Pilates in rehabilitation settings.

Together, they explore what it really means to support clients living with pain, injuries, chronic conditions, and complex movement histories, without stepping outside the scope of a Pilates teacher.

Samantha breaks down common misconceptions around rehab-informed teaching, the role of research in Pilates, the growing evidence supporting Pilates within medical and rehabilitation settings, and how teachers can collaborate more effectively with physiotherapists, osteopaths, and doctors.

Timestamps

00:00 Introducing Samantha Wood

01:41 How Pilates teachers can approach pain and injury with confidence

04:07 Samantha’s journey into physiotherapy and discovering Pilates

06:26 Why Pilates fits so well into rehabilitation work

08:04 Teaching, writing, and expanding education for Pilates professionals

20:12 Why research matters in Pilates and what the evidence shows

25:49 The future of Pilates within medical and healthcare systems

32:31 Practical approaches to client assessment

35:45 Adapting sessions for chronic pain and long-term conditions

38:18 Using Pilates to support autoimmune disorders

39:59 Collaborating effectively with medical professionals

44:03 Why continued education is essential for Pilates teachers

54:50 Understanding pain and how to talk about it with clients

58:16 Connecting with Samantha

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