The on this episode is Dana Traktenberg, Journey Pilates from Queens NY. Our conversation dives into Dana's story from chronic pain, trauma to healing with Pilates. Listen to Dana's inspiring story.

In this episode Allie Green and I discuss the the importance of voice and language with movement. Allie is a Somatic Educator, Pilates & Yoga Instructor.

Allie can be found on

IG soma_allie

alliesoma.com

Episode description:

Gwen Miller is the author of safe Movement for All Spines and the creator of The Dynamic Spine, an advanced continuing education curriculum for Pilates, yoga teachers and personal trainers.

In this episode Gwen and I chat about:

How her book became an inspiration for others to write

What is the difference between her book and her teacher education program

The Language of Healing:

Listening to our clients

Medical gaslighting

Movement heals and how fear affects us and our clients

Empathy and sympathy- what is the difference and why it matters

Effective communication

Nervous system co-regulation

Biases and microaggression and our role and responsibility

Creating a healing environment

Letting your light shine

Ego and humanity

Gwen can be found on

Facebook: Gwen Miller

Instagram: @gwenmillerstudio

Gwen Miller- YouTube

https://amazon.com/author/gwen_miller

Kersten Veronesi is a plus size Pilates instructor and Studio owner. We discuss Kersten's journey with health, Pilates student to Pilates instructor & studio owner.

Listen to her inspiring journey!

[email protected]

IG Kertan_Veronsei

IG peach.pear.pilates

In the episode Kiawana and I discussed the importance of slowing down. Rest and recovering are important to our health.

Listen to our conversation about some lessons learned about slowing down.

Kiawana can be contacted:

www.vafitvision.com

IG: vafitvision

FB: Kiawana Brinson-Clayton

In this episode I talk with Denise Bailey from Lubbock, TX. She is a personal trainer and an Advanced Pilates Instructor. Denise has a Home based Pilates Studio. In addition she also provides her services in the community in a local Pilates studio and a country club.

Denise and I discuss the Imposter Syndrome and how it shows up professionally and personally. The imposter syndrome holds many back form their full potential.

Denise can be contacted:

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Denise Bailey

IG: Denisebailey1923

In this episode June Hall and I discussed, "How Childhood Trauma Affects Adult Functioning." June is an LMSW, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. She has been practicing for over two decades. When not working with clients June enjoys art, writing, reading, meditation, and joyful movement that supports her emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical well-being.

June is on IG @junie138

Ivy Baron and I discuss the importance of Holding Space both for yourself AND your Clients!

Ivy Baron, MSW has been teaching movement since 2005 and is the owner of Requisite Pilates in Austin, TX.  Her ‘Judgement Free’ approach to Pilates is informed by her background in Social Work and social justice.  Ivy is dedicated to creating an inclusive movement experience where all folks, can explore movement that works for their unique bodies, especially those who have not felt safe and included in traditional settings.  She offers on-demand classes, 1:1 sessions, and private/small group consultations for Pilates instructors.

www.requisitepilates.com

[email protected]

Insta: @requisitepilates

YouTube: @pilateswithivy

Tami Lysher can be contacted at:

www.studiotpilates.com

[email protected]

Instagram: studiotpilatesmi

Facebook: Tami Lysher or Studio T Pilates

The guest on this episode is Lauren Thompson. She has written articles for Pilates Intel. Her most recent article, FAT. Lauren and I unpack the article through her experience and research. While applying the information to the Pilates industry.

Lauren Thompson currently resides in Olympia, WA and is the owner of Thrive Pilates & Movement Studio in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. She has been teaching Pilates and yoga since 2007 and holds an MA in Counseling and Guidance. Lauren brings a unique, holistic perspective to her clients with her extensive background in both how the body moves and how our minds process. Her ability to make connections between mind and body and people and their communities helps her clients to improve both physically and mentally to achieve optimal health.  

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Misty Lynn Cauthen and I discuss, "We all have Biases." Our biases inform us of many things. The conversation encourages listener to look within, where do your biases stem from? Biases inform how we talk about ourselves especially women and how we take care our ourselves. Listen to this up lifting conversation.

Misty Lynne Cauthen has been a Pilates instructor, owner of Dragonfly Pilates, Master Instructor for Balance Body, Mentor, and creator of Beyond the Bull$hit.

Misty Lynne can be found on IG @misttylynnecauthen Facebook: Misty Lynne Cauthen

Website: www.dragonflypilates.com

Tami Lysher is the creator of Embracing Change talking through Trauma, podcast. Embracing Change is for fitness enthusiasts and movement educators. Where we have hard conversations around trauma and related issues.

Also, Trauma Informed Movement, an online curriculum that is geared towards movement educators.

Tami can be contacted on IG @studiotpilatesmi @tamilysher Also, Facebook Tami Lysher

www.studiotpilates.com

email: [email protected]