Ever wondered about the enigmatic figure whose fitness philosophy we all adore? This episode is an is an enlightening exploration into Joseph Pilates, the flawed yet visionary human behind our beloved exercise system. We start with an intimate look at his personal battles, from childhood ailments to the relentless pursuit of physical excellence. His story is not just one of overcoming adversity but also of strict principles and mysterious personal history. We shed light on elements often left in the shadows, like his internment during WWI, where he developed the foundational exercises of Contrology that evolved into today's Pilates, and the stories and legends we have been told.

Get ready to unravel the intricate tapestry of Pilates' life, including the pivotal role women of color played in his legacy, being the only two individuals he personally certified. We stroll through his New York days, where alongside his partner Clara, they cultivated an unconventional gym environment. We take a candid look at his business acumen, or lack thereof, his unique teaching style, and the controversies that arose regarding his behavior and the non-trademarking of his name. This chapter paints a complete picture of a man whose influence on the dance and celebrity communities was as profound as it was complicated.

As we wind down, we will talk about the reverberations of the Pilates trademark dispute and what it means for the divide between classical and contemporary Pilates. I share my personal evolution of the practice into what I call  Sensulates, which honors the essence of Pilates while fostering a liberating approach to movement. This isn't just about fitness; it's about a holistic experience that can enhance one's quality of life, including their sex life. Through personal stories and testimonials, we delve into how embracing this method opens doors to a world of intuitive movement and wellbeing. Join me in this transformational journey, where we honor the past and celebrate the future of movement.

Plus a closing tangent for my fellow hyper focused, neurodivergent friends at the end on my latest obsessions: color theory, and kibbe.

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Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

It is an absolute honor to have Mychele Sims on the podcast. You might have seen Mychele on Pilates Anytime, or moved with her in Groov3, or seen her brand Get2Werk. We discuss saying yes to life, tips for new instructors, finding movement that works for you and navigating social media.

Connect with Mychele on Instagram and checkout her website.

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Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

This week's episode is inspired by the recent uptick in popularity of cycle syncing. If you are an OG listener of this podcast, you know we have been into it before it became trendy, and we will be into it after as well. A recent article came out criticizing cycle syncing for women's fitness. And it it inspired me to get into it. 

PS there's a few life updates in the first half of this episode. Skip to 11 mins in if you want to get straight to the topic at hand!

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Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

My skin has been something I have thought and worried about for more than 11 years. I want to share my experience with hormonal acne, everything I have tried and where I am at today with it. This episode is not to give you skin care advice, it's to share my experience and hopefully give you some ideas on how to become more loving to yourself.

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Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

I am so thrilled to welcome an OG RPS member and energy EXPERT onto the podcast today. So many gems in this one. Enjoy! 

How to connect with Sue:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 203-299-6325
• Instagram: @element_50
• Set up a personal shopping experience at the rock shop click here.

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Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud.


Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

The age old question. Is pilates all I really do? It it enough for your goals? Let's get into it.

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Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

It's been a little bit since I recorded a pod, and this episode will get into why. Let's chat burnout, how to know it's time to make a change, and I will also get into my experience working at a corporate vs boutique pilates studio. Happy listening, thank you for being here.

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Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

Back with another hot girl life hacks episode! We will chat about health, happiness and productivity tips. The stuff I am loving lately that has made my life better. Can't wait to share with you! Some of what we talk about is behavior based, but I have product recommendations too and those you can find on my Amazon store here.

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Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud.


Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

I am so excited to have my friend and colleague on Hot girl Pilates to chat all things online biz, instagram, creative process, tech, failure and more. Lena has been a wonderful and supportive friend of mine in the movement world, and we have grown so much together. So happy to share this valuable convo with you!

Connect with Lena:
Instagram
Website

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Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris

I had no idea that getting a dog would make me a better pilates instructor, but I have learned so much from training Valentino. Let's talk about motor learning, positive reinforcement and more!

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Don't forget, you're a BAD B! Stand SO tall & proud.


Music: OH YEAH
Musician: Philip E Morris