Pilates Unfiltered

This week, after being inspired by Ep. 17, Jenna discusses "The Art Of Listening" to each other and also to our clients.  Our guest is "hidden gem" Jeanne Reilly from Meant To Move Pilates and Yamuna Body Rolling.  Jeanne offers some great teaching tips from her background as a community counselor and gets real about the challenges that both the Pilates teacher and the Studio Owner face in trying to find their place within the industry.  It's an interview that has tons of takeaways, so get your notebooks ready!   The Blog Post that Jenna references in the opening segment can be found here: https://lonerwolf.com/the-art-of-listening/   This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored by: Pilates Nerd & Keep Simple Design

Jenna is filled with gratitude for the fact that you guys are doing what she's doing in the studio and talks about being in service of something that's unstoppable!  Then, she gets down and dirty with Christopher Roberts, Trey Fry, Nathaniel Lee and James Crader for our very first panel of Pilates Men! You'll learn what not to say (read sphincter) when teaching Men's class and also how to approach the opposite sex from a place of experience!  Don't miss this insider's peek into the minds of male Pilates teacher.    This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored by: Farm Girl Marketing Solutions

This week, the tables are turned when Trent McEntire steals the mic to find out the TRUE story behind one of our industry's rising stars.  You'll have to tune in to find out who is on the receiving end of the questions this week!   This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored by: Fletcher Pilates & Farmgirl Marketing

Jenna is wondering why there aren't Pilates pants, but arguably, it's about more than just pants! We also hear from industry fave and movement practitioner, (not instructor!) Madeline Black.  She shares her wisdom with us about the longevity of her career, the balance of self practice, the process of writing her book 'Centered,' and her current creative outlets.    This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored by: Buff Bones® & Keep Simple Design

This week we take a break from the political and "pilatical" and discuss getting creative with reward systems for ourselves and our clients.  Our discussion with Anula Maiberg and Lindsay Hanner is an important one.  We talk about the issues we deal with as teachers, as women and as an industry and begin to create ways in which we can shift the conversation to be inclusive and empowering.    This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored by: 360 Pilates

This week Jenna dives into the question "Is The Current Model Of The Pilates Studio Actually Working For Us?" with an "Analogy Menagerie!" She also interviews innovator, educator and thought leader, Heather Vaughan Southard, about her work with children and adults and the intention to invite their movement practice to transcend the exercises into self-concept, socioemotional development and healing from trauma.  It's a deep conversation, but one that will give you insight on dealing with client roadblocks, boundaries and also the potential of how deep your work can touch someone's life.    This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored by: The Suburban Monk & Farmgirl Marketing

Jenna shares a story of an unexpected email gift and talks about the importance of setting intentions, in addition to goals for your clients in the new year.  Our guest Julie Driver shares her story of recovery after a dramatic skiing accident, Jenna and Julie connect about their journeys to parenthood through IVF and also the idea of women supporting women.  It's an episode that is chalk-full of feels and you won't want to miss it!   This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored by: McEntire Pilates

Season 2 is here and chock full of industry innovators, gratitude and FUN!  Learn all about the #justshowup movement, started by Anula Maiberg and listen in as Jenna interviews Joseph Quinn, the founder/inventor of Pilates Metrics, the new app for Pilates Teachers that you WILL NOT want to miss out on!   This season is generously sponsored by: Pilates Anytime This episode is generously sponsored by: Fletcher Pilates International Conference

In this end of year episode, Jenna discusses online etiquette and reminds us that sometimes it's best to Just. Be. Nice.  She also speaks with Assistant Professor of Anatomy at Mercer University, Janine Chalk-Wilayto about life in the cadaver lab. You'll be surprised at how the lab can be a lot like the Pilates studio!   This episode is generously sponsored by: McEntire Pilates

Fa La La La La! Spend some time with Jenna, preparing out thoughts and desires for the new year, announcing our Season 2 sponsors(!!), sharing her 2016 Gift Guide and yes, she sings.....again.  This rousing rendition of the 12 Days of Christmas (Pilates-style) will have you excited for your holiday break this year!

We are filled with honor and gratitude to bring you this special Thanksgiving Day episode with a special conversation with Jonathan Medros, the author of the web article, "Why Are So Many Pilates Teachers Out of Shape?" Because this is a sensitive subject for most, we believe that this is conversation is all the more important to have. Pilates Unfiltered is all about engaging in respectful and empathetic dialogue and this conversation is no different! Also, Jenna shares a follow up story to her Pregnant Pig encounter (this time it's a monkey), and also shares her latest 'project,' Sounds of the Studio. 

It's the Season One Finale!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! We are tickled to have Benjamin Degenhardt join Jenna as her co-host for the closing episode of the season. This episode gets into the true spirit of Unfiltered: chock full of sincerity and giggles, Jenna & Benjamin open up about their perspectives about teaching and play a few games including Never Have I Ever! This latest rant sets a record for it's length and they go over every point!   This episode is generously sponsored by: Arcus by McEntire Pilates

The one and only Elizabeth Anderson is with us to share with us her passionate excitement and futuristic thoughts for the industry as well as clarifying the roles, goals, and innovative projects the Pilates Method Alliance is pioneering. Whether you're a member of the PMA or not, Elizabeth brings an informed and enthusiastic voice to the furthering of the method and every voice in it! Jenna explores the concept of the Golden Age of Pilates - whether it's already happened, is happening now, or is yet to come. We also have a frustrated caller who brings up the topic of clients who struggle with body dysmorphia.   This episode is generously sponsored by: 360 Pilates

Pregnant pigs and Pilates is on the forefront of Jenna's mind - she shares a story that ties back into her work in the studio. Shari Berkowitz joins the conversation to share her experience in how having questions without answers bridged her worlds of the classical work with Romana and her study of biomechanics and functional anatomy. She shares with us the background of The Vertical Workshop and she and Jenna relate over their attitudes of 'short hair, don't care' and more importantly, the role of anxiety in their lives. We also have a celebration on our hotline!   This episode is generously sponsored by: Teach Happy

In this episode Jenna explores the idea of "playing nice in the sandbox" as well as what it means to be a lifelong student. Speaking of students, we hear from a panel of 'fresh voices' - Pilates teachers who have been teaching for five years or less. They share with us their unique perspectives about the teacher training process and transitioning into the day-to-day with their clients. The newest generation is speaking..and we're excited to listen! This episode is generously sponsored by: Buff Bones®

Support is absolutely vital to our work as Pilates professionals. Trent and Jenna get to the heart of the support of equipment, supporting clients with significant considerations, and supporting other teachers in the industry. From confronting his diagnosis of cerebral palsy, to serving as the PMA Board President, to evolution of Arcus - Trent's thoughtfulness about movement and the body's potential will leave you feeling inspired and energized to get back into the studio! We also have a rant: clients who are "experienced" in Pilates, but are clearly lacking in the fundamentals and body awareness. This episode is brought to you by Farm Girl Marketing Solutions.   This episode is generously sponsored by: Farmgirl Marketing

Our fantastic panel of Pilates parents discuss the trials and triumphs of navigating being a teacher and studio owner while raising the next generation of movers! Whether you're a parent or not, these panelists share helpful insights into many of the challenges that all teachers face. From negotiating how time is divided, to evolving a personal practice, to developing a supportive schedule - these moms open up about what they've learned so far as well as everything that's still in process! This episode is generously sponsored by: Jimmy Bars and Teach Happy.

We discuss the importance of having a spectrum of voices in our industry and how each of them play an important role. Jenna re-"konnects" with Viktor Uygan to reminisce about their days together at The Hartford Ballet, the development of the Konnector®, as well as the unique landscape of the Pilates industry in Turkey. We get to the heart of the purpose of this show diving into the unification of the industry and the inspiration of colleagues around us on top of trying to juggle family and business! Our rant for this episode is about the complications of clients withholding pertinent health information.

Jenna talks about Dr. Brene Brown's Reckoning, Rumble and Revolution as it pertains to the world of Pilates. Our guest is Carey Sadler of River City Pilates in North Liberty Iowa. Carey tells us about how she educates her small town about the fact that Pilates is a thing and shares some of her social media secrets to connecting to the Pilates world at large.  This week's rant comes from your host as we ask the question "What the heck is a 'Pilates Body' anyway?"

We're going to Harvard University in our second episode to explore "How To Be Indespensible" as Pilates Professionals.  We hear from the multi-faceted Mariska Breland about her rise to Fuse Pilates Fame in Washington DC, her struggles with MS and her amazing continuing education course, Pilates For Neurological Conditions.   This episode is generously sponsored by: Teach Happy