Supporting Through Illness: Care, Boundaries, and Staying Human

When illness enters your life or your work, support can become complicated — especially in spaces built on care, connection, and showing up for others.

In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah and Chris share an honest conversation about what it means to support clients, caregivers, and yourself while navigating serious illness — without losing boundaries, professionalism, or humanity.

They reflect on what support actually felt like, what didn’t, and how they learned to hold clear limits while continuing to teach, run a studio, and show up for their community. This episode explores normalcy as dignity, consent on both sides, the invisible weight caregivers carry, and the loneliness of leadership during crisis.

This is not a how-to episode. It’s a reflection — grounded, personal, and human — for movement teachers and studio owners navigating hard seasons.

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Systems, Safety Nets, and What Holds You When Life Breaks Open

When life doesn’t go according to plan, what actually holds your business, your team, and your community together?

In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, we reflect on what we learned when circumstances forced us to slow down — and what became visible when we did. This is a conversation for movement teachers and studio owners who want to think about sustainability before a crisis makes the decision for them.

We talk about resilience not as personal toughness, but as something shared — the systems, people, and values that make it possible to pause, adapt, and continue without everything falling apart.

Who this episode is for

• Studio owners thinking about sustainability and continuity
• Movement teachers balancing responsibility with real life
• Anyone curious about what resilience actually looks like in practice

A question to reflect on

If you had to step away for four weeks, what would break first?

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🎙️ Teaching, Training, and Living With Cancer — Part 1

In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Christian shares the beginning of his experience living with cancer and how it reshaped his relationship with his body, his work, and the way he understands strength.

This is not a story about “pushing through” or staying positive at all costs.
It’s an honest conversation about adaptation, uncertainty, and learning to work with a body that no longer behaves the way you expect it to.

We talk about identity, productivity, and the quiet pressure movement professionals often feel to perform strength — even when their own bodies are asking for something different.

For teachers and studio owners, this episode opens an important discussion: how do we support clients — and ourselves — through illness with care, boundaries, and respect, without trying to fix, motivate, or minimize the experience?

This is the first part of a series exploring what illness teaches us about training, recovery, patience, and leadership — not as theory, but as lived experience.

Who this episode is for

• Movement teachers working with clients navigating illness or major health changes
• Studio owners leading teams through uncertainty
• Anyone rethinking what strength, progress, and sustainability really mean

How to Know When It’s Time to Pivot: Lessons From Our Crisis and Studio’s Relaunch

A framework for teachers and studio owners to reassess, realign, and rebuild with clarity.

Every movement professional reaches a moment when something feels “off.”
Sometimes it’s a quiet resistance. Sometimes it’s a deep fatigue. A crisis. And sometimes, it arrives all at once.

In this relaunch episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah shares why she and Christian paused, reassessed, and began reshaping their work and lives after years of building a studio, a team, and an online platform — while slowly losing themselves in the process.

This episode isn’t about dramatic reinvention.
It’s about noticing earlier, listening more closely, and making thoughtful changes before burnout decides for you.

We explore why regular check-ins matter, how misalignment often hides in plain sight, and what it looks like to take responsibility for the systems we create — personally, professionally, and as leaders in the movement industry.

This conversation sets the tone for the next chapter of The Pilates Exchange: one rooted in sustainability, clarity, and honest reflection.

In the next episode, Christian and Hannah share the full story of the pivot that reshaped everything.

Resources Mentioned

🌀 The Burnout Spiral — Reflection & Recovery Guide
👉 https://www.performance-fit-online.com/burnout-spiral-reflection-and-recovery-guide

This episode is for anyone navigating the world of hip replacements—whether you’re a movement teacher facing surgery, a curious student, or a trainer working with post-op clients.

I share my own journey from hip arthroscopy to anterior hip replacement, and we’ll cover:

• How to know when it’s time to consider surgery
• Pre-surgery physical and mental prep
• The real recovery timeline and what surprised me
• Understanding the differences between anterior, posterior, lateral, and SuperPATH surgical approaches
• Finding a surgeon who understands your profession
• Adapting your practice and teaching afterward
• Growth mindset and what resilience really looks like in healing

📌 Why This Matters:

As movement professionals, we rely on our bodies—not just to work, but to teach through example. But when that body needs help, knowledge is power. This episode empowers you with perspective, practical tools, and maybe even a little courage.

📎 Mentioned in This Episode:

• What I wish I knew before the surgery
• Pre-hab and Rehab tips
• Questions to ask your surgeon
• How to support clients after hip replacement

📣 Call to Action:

If this episode resonated, share it with a friend or student who might need to hear it. And if you’re going through this journey yourself—send me a message. You’re not alone.

 In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah explores the subtle (but powerful) shift from class leader to coach—and why it matters more than ever in today’s wellness world.
You’ll learn how to deepen your connection with clients, foster long-term growth, and create a movement experience that’s about more than just reps and flows. Whether you're brand new or decades into your teaching career, this episode will help you teach with more presence, confidence, and clarity.

In This Episode:

• The difference between class leaders and transformational coaches
• What clients actually remember from a session (hint: it’s not perfect transitions)
• How to use presence, reflection, and intentional cues to guide growth
• Simple coaching tools you can use in your next class
• Why growth mindset is your greatest teaching tool—and how to cultivate it

Download the Free Resource:
Need help navigating burnout? Grab your copy of our Burnout Reflection + Recovery Guide here:

Burnout Spiral Reflection and Recovery Guide

Perfectionism is sneaky. It whispers that we’re not ready, not enough, not doing it right. But what if the pressure to be perfect is actually holding you back from being a truly powerful teacher?
In this episode, Hannah explores how perfectionism shows up in teaching—and how to release it in favor of presence, growth, and joy. You'll walk away with real strategies to shift your mindset, reset your inner dialogue, and connect more deeply with your clients (and yourself).
Whether you're a new instructor or a seasoned pro, this episode will remind you: You don't need to be perfect to make an impact.

What We Cover:

• The hidden ways perfectionism shows up in teaching
• What clients really remember (spoiler: it’s not flawless transitions!)
• What perfectionism is costing you—and how to reclaim your energy
• The mindset shift from fixed to growth (with examples to reframe your self-talk)
• How to teach with confidence, even when things aren’t “just right”

Want more?

Download the Burnout Reflection & Recovery Guide — a free tool to help you reflect, recover, and reset your boundaries
Burnout Spiral Reflection and Recovery Guide

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What’s the difference between delivering a class and truly transforming someone’s experience through movement? In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah explores the subtle (but powerful) shift from class leader to coach—and why it matters more than ever in today’s wellness world.
You’ll learn how to deepen your connection with clients, foster long-term growth, and create a movement experience that’s about more than just reps and flows. Whether you're brand new or decades into your teaching career, this episode will help you teach with more presence, confidence, and clarity.

In This Episode:

• The difference between class leaders and transformational coaches
• What clients actually remember from a session (hint: it’s not perfect transitions)
• How to use presence, reflection, and intentional cues to guide growth
• Simple coaching tools you can use in your next class
• Why growth mindset is your greatest teaching tool—and how to cultivate it

Download the Free Resource:
Need help navigating burnout? Grab your copy of our Burnout Reflection + Recovery Guide here:

Burnout Spiral Reflection and Recovery Guide  (edited)

• Health Workshop link: Optimal Health | Performance Fit Online
• Waitlist Perfitly You Barre Teacher Training: Barre Teacher Training
• Warteliste Barre Ausbildung: Barre Ausbildung
• Free Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes
• Free Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips
• Free Creativity Masterclass: mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclass
• Train the Trainers: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers
• Connect with Us: [email protected]
• Performance Fit Pilates:

Burnout doesn’t always show up in a blaze—it often sneaks in quietly, disguised as “just a busy week.” In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah opens up about how burnout affects movement professionals and studio owners, how to spot the early warning signs, and what to do when you realize you’re heading down that spiral.
You’ll hear relatable stories, actionable strategies, and compassionate advice to help you reclaim your energy and your passion for teaching.
This episode is especially for anyone who’s been feeling exhausted, uninspired, or unsure how to set healthy boundaries in this demanding (but beautiful) line of work.

What We Cover:

• What burnout really is—and why it’s so common in the wellness world
• Early signs you might be ignoring (or explaining away)
• How to set boundaries that stick—from no-shows to last-minute texts
• Tools and tech that help you automate and protect your time
• Why joy, curiosity, and connection are your best burnout prevention
• Your free download: The Burnout Reflection & Recovery Guide

Download the Burnout Reflection & Recovery Guide
This companion resource includes reflection prompts, signs to watch for, and simple recovery tools.
Get it here: Burnout Spiral Reflection and Recovery Guide

• Health Workshop link: Optimal Health | Performance Fit Online
• Waitlist Perfitly You Barre Teacher Training: Barre Teacher Training
• Warteliste Barre Ausbildung: Barre Ausbildung
• Free Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes
• Free Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips
• Free Creativity Masterclass: mailchi.mp/pilates-studio-nuernberg/creativity-masterclass
• Train the Trainers: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers
• Connect with Us: [email protected]
• Performance Fit Pilates: pilates-studio-nuernberg.com
• Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: @‌performance_fit_pilates
• Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: @‌PerformanceFitPilates
• Hannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher

Feeling stuck isn’t failure—it’s feedback.

In this solo episode, Hannah dives into the common (but often quiet) experience of plateaus in Pilates, barre, and movement practice—and what to do when your clients hit them.

You’ll learn how to spot when someone’s motivation or progress has stalled and discover science-backed strategies from sports psychology to reignite momentum, reframe growth, and strengthen the coach-client connection.
Whether you’re a teacher, studio owner, or passionate mover yourself—this episode will remind you that progress is rarely linear, but it’s always possible.
Links and Resources:

• Train the Trainers: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers/
• Perfitly You® Barre Teacher Training: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/barre-teacher-training/
• Perfitly You® Barre Trainer Ausbildung: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/de/barre-trainer-ausbildung/
• Optimal Health Workshop: https://performance-fit-online.heymarvelous.com/product/79265
• Perfitly You Inspire Membership
• Free Creativity Challenge for Pilates Teachers: https://my.marvelouspages.com/performance-fit-online/free-creativity-challenge
• Free Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: https://performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes
• Free Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: https://performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips
• Connect with us at: [email protected]
• Performance Fit Pilates: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com
• Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/performance_fit_pilates
• Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDvzuZtali0B3uWzVcwOH1Q
• Hannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-teutscher/

If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something more—more creativity, more energy, more connection in your teaching—this episode is for you.

In this follow-up to our popular episode on adding modalities to your Pilates business, we dive deep into the power and possibility of Barre Teacher Training. Hannah shares her personal story of falling in love with barre, what inspired her to create the Perfitly You® method, and why this training is transforming how teachers lead, cue, and connect with their clients.

💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Hannah’s professional dance background shaped the Perfitly You® barre method
• Why barre offers more than just a great workout
• The biggest gaps in typical barre teacher trainings—and how this one fills them
• How the program blends science and artistry for truly empowered teaching
• Who this training is for (spoiler: not just dancers!)
• The emotional and professional growth teachers experience through the program
• A behind-the-scenes look at the online and in-person training options
• Real talk: What if you’re nervous or feel like you’re “not ready”?

🌟 This training is for you if you want to:

• Teach with clarity, confidence, and creativity
• Learn how to cue, correct, and structure your own classes
• Embrace inclusive, body-positive teaching for all levels
• Build a sustainable business doing what you love

📌 Join the Waitlist

Get early access to the next round of Perfitly You® Barre Teacher Training, plus an invitation to the virtual open house and exclusive early bird discounts.

English: Barre Teacher Training - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah Teutscher

German: Barre Trainer Ausbildung - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah Teutscher

Links and Resources:

• Train the Trainers: Train the Trainers - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah Teutscher
• Perfitly You® Barre Teacher Training: Barre Teacher Training - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah Teutscher
• Perfitly You® Barre Trainer Ausbildung: Barre Trainer Ausbildung - Performance Fit Pilates - Hannah Teutscher
• Optimal Health Workshop: Optimal Health | Performance Fit Online
• Perfitly You Inspire Membership
• Free Creativity Challenge for Pilates Teachers: Free Creativity Challenge
• Free Ebook – 100 Pilates Class Themes: 100 Pilates Class Themes
• Free Ebook – Top Teaching Tips: Top Teaching Tips
• Connect with us at: [email protected]
• Performance Fit Pilates: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com
• Performance Fit Pilates on Instagram: Instagram (@performance_fit_pilates)
• Performance Fit Pilates on YouTube: Performance Fit Pilates
• Hannah Teutscher on LinkedIn: https://www.linke