Podcasts about certified pilates instructor

We talk a fair bit about chronic pain on this podcast, friends, and some things have become abundantly clear. First, that chronic pain is not taken seriously if you live in a bigger body. Second, while movement is important, the fitness industry and diet culture rob movement of joy. In the place where chronic pain and diet culture meet, where do people who live with pain in bigger bodies go if they want actual advice that isn't simply “lose weight”? I've invited Dana Karen, or DK, Ciccone to join me for a conversation about this topic. DK is a certified Pilates instructor and is trained in pain reprocessing therapy through the Pain Psychology Center. She also wrote the book “You're Meant to Move: A Guide to Conquering Chronic Pain, Increasing Stress Resilience, and Reclaiming an Active Life” so this discussion is right in her wheelhouse.DK shares her personal journey from childhood struggles with food through yo-yo dieting along with chronic pain in adulthood. She knows from experience that clients need to shed the disappointment and grief in their bodies before they can make progress with chronic pain. We talk about the problem with going to the doctor over pain and being told to lose weight as an answer. It's devastating and diet culture contributes to the issue of chronic pain in bigger bodies. DK encourages movement with her clients, through Pilates, and operates a strictly weight-neutral environment and size-inclusive space. She's part of the Body Positive Fitness Alliance to promote that and I agree so much with her beliefs that diet culture, along with medical culture, dismisses chronic pain. It's a very open and revealing conversation, an important one, and I know you'll all appreciate it as much as I do.__About DK Ciccone:Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone is a certified Pilates instructor who helps people in pain improve strength, mobility, and well-being in a weight-neutral environment. She's also trained in pain reprocessing therapy through the Pain Psychology Center. Having begun her own journey with chronic back pain as a young teen, she has been exploring ways to help herself and others regain joy of movement for decades. After twenty years in the health sector, DK left a corporate career to follow her passion, later launching Movement Remedies, a chronic pain–focused Pilates studio in Boston, Massachusetts. Her first book, You're Meant to Move: A Guide to Conquering Chronic Pain, Increasing Stress Resilience, and Reclaiming an Active Life, was released December 2023.__Resources discussed in this episode:“You're Meant to Move: A Guide to Conquering Chronic Pain, Increasing Stress Resilience, and Reclaiming an Active Life” by Dana Karen Ciccone  Pass to try a free class__Learn more about Dana Karen (DK) Ciccone:Website: MovementRemedies.orgFacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeLearn more about Dr. Michelle Tubman and Wayza Health:Website: www.wayzahealth.comFollow me on Facebook and Instagram

Nicole Holst is an Intuitive Life Purpose Coach who helps busy women develop the confidence to take the leap and pursue what really lights them up to fulfill their true soul purpose. A small-town California girl with big dreams, Nicole turned four of her childhood passions into profitable businesses in New York City doing what she loves. She combines 20+ years of coaching experience in the physical, mental, and spiritual health fields as a Certified Pilates Instructor, Mental Health Professional, and Spiritual Advisor into her coaching programs for a unique mind-body-soul approach. Since 2005, Nicole has assisted thousands of people from all walks of life with making powerful transformations to fulfill their highest potential. She has assisted with rebuilding the lives of severely mentally ill homeless people from the streets to permanent housing, helped heal/relieve chronic pain in her Pilates clients by uncovering the root cause of their physical symptoms, and provides consistently validated readings to her repeat tarot clients release what's holding them back. She even has created and produced sold out off-Broadway shows! Nicole consistently empowers others to make powerful, soul-affirming changes in their lives. Her mission is for women to create the intentional lives their souls are craving to experience more freedom, ease, and fulfillment every day by living life on their terms. Learn more at https://www.followyoursoulpath.com/ Book a free 30 minute "get unstuck" strategy call with Nicole at https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/52895 Follow Nicole on Instagram: @followyoursoulpathcoaching Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/followyoursoulpath --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-leonard-olsen/support

This was a fun episode it going through the comparison of intuitive eating when you eat healthy foods versus intuitive eating when you eat processed foods.  www.couchtoactive.com  ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active, an online fitness studio that provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author, and host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds her degree in Education and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.

In this episode, follow Lyn in her weight loss journey. If you are new to the podcast, be sure to first listen to last week's episode "00-Lyn's weight loss journey" https://CouchToActive.com ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active, an online fitness studio that provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author, and host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds her degree in Education and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.

Here's where to start if you don't identify as an athletic type. https://CouchToActive.com ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active, an online fitness studio that provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author and host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds her degree in Education and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.

In this episode, follow Lyn in her weight loss journey. www.couchtoactive.com ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active, an online fitness studio that provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author, and host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds her degree in Education and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.

Stress eating is real, let's take a closer look at this topic and make progress today. https://couchtoactive.com  ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active, an online fitness studio that provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author, and host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds her degree in Education and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.

In this episode, follow Lyn in her weight loss journey. If you are new to the podcast, be sure to first listen to last weeks episode "00-Lyn's weight loss journey"   https://CouchToActive.com   ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active, an online fitness studio that provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author, and host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds her degree in Education and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.

Inspiration to help you take your next step today. Includes a 10-minute meditation at the end titled, You are here. https://CouchToActive.com   ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active, an online fitness studio that provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author and host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds her degree in Education and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.

Welcome to the Period Chats Podcast! In this episode, we discuss how to tailor your workouts to your menstrual cycle with our guest, Callie Jardine. Callie is a former competitive figure skater turned flow-workout lover and certified Pilates instructor who has her own online Pilates platform called Sweaty Studio. We dive into the benefits of cycle syncing and using variations like light workouts, stretching, sculpting, cardio, dynamic movement, and more for the four phases of the menstrual cycle. By observing your energy levels and cooperating with your body's natural ebb and flow, you can optimize your workout routine for better results. We also touch on the importance of working out for yourself and practicing wisdom in approaching your exercise routine to prevent injury. This intuitive approach to exercise can increase your enjoyment and positivity towards your workout goals. Don't forget to check out the book "Women Are Not Small Men" by Dr. Stacy Sims and follow Callie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/imsweatyandiknowit/. For more information, visit Sweaty Studio's website use code FUNK. What to learn more about eating with your cycle? Head over to Callie's podcast "Healthy but Human" where Callie and Kate talk food and nutrition!

Welcome to the Couch to Active podcast! A long-standing show featuring over 500 episodes. https://couchtoactive.com/podcast  ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active, an online fitness studio that provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author, and host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds her degree in Education and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.    

If you dread exercise, here's the first step to getting started. https://CouchToActive.com/start  ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active, an online fitness studio that provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author, and host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds her degree in Education and is a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.

In Episode 67 of Brewing Up Creativity, Danielle is joined with Kaila McManus, Wellness Enthusiast and Founder of The KM Method. Danielle and Kaila discuss the positive benefits pilates has on your mental and physical well-being.Catch What's Inside The Episode:Kaila's journey into discovering pilates, building her brand The KM Method, and becoming a pilates instructorWhat is pilates and its benefits to our body and mindBecoming in tune with our body and mind to find a method of exercise that works for youHow to integrate pilates into our daily routineFind & Learn More About Kaila:@kailaamcmanus @thekm.methodwww.thekm-method.comKaila McManus is a Certified Pilates Instructor, Wellness Enthusiast and Founder of The KM Method, an Online Pilates Platform. She shares her passion for exercise, healthy holistic living, nutrition, self-love and Pilates expertise with her clients and community. Her mission is to empower and educate you to connect to your body through movement to feel your best. She connects deeply with her clients and audience, inspiring them to fall in love with exercise and a healthy way of living. Her passionate personality and enthusiastic attitude are at the forefront of everything she shares and does.The KM Method Online Studio is offering you 50% off your first month which is a premium pilates studio with over 100 on demand workouts. Use the code CREATIVITY online at https://studio.thekm-method.com/  Find Brewing Up Creativity Online:Instagram: @brewingupcreativityPodcast Links: https://brewingupcreativity.buzzsprout.comWebsite: www.daniellelabontedesigns.com/podcastGet 50% OFF Your First Year With FloDesk Email Subscriptions by Using the Link Below or Click Here.https://flodesk.com/c/BREWINGUPCREATIVITYFind Danielle LaBonté, Our Host & Founder, Online:Website: https://www.daniellelabontedesigns.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellelabontedesigns/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellelabontedesigns/Subscribe to Our Monthly Creative Visionaries Newsletters Support the showFind Brewing Up Creativity Online:Instagram: @brewingupcreativityPodcast Links: https://brewingupcreativity.buzzsprout.comWebsite: www.daniellelabontedesigns.com/podcastGet 50% OFF Your First Year With FloDesk Email Subscriptions by Using the Link Below or Click Here.https://flodesk.com/c/BREWINGUPCREATIVITYFind Danielle LaBonté, Our Host & Founder, Online:Website: https://www.daniellelabontedesigns.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellelabontedesigns/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniellelabontedesigns/Subscribe to Our Monthly Creative Visionaries Newsletters Here

This podcast is the introduction to our new Kore Fitness podcast called Kore Kast. Introducing  your host Kris Harris, a Certified Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer. Welcome to our journey!Support the Show.https://www.kore-fit.comhttps://www.korecandlecompany.com

Special Guest Gordon Overbye is a Certified Pilates Instructor and a Lyra beginner.  Influenced by Brazilian instructors, Gordon has taken his training to the next level.  Developing an acrobatic repertoire and following the perspective of "human design", Gordon's insights offer his students body transformation, at any age.    Special Thank You from Gordon "I would like to express my gratitude for all the teachers I learned (keep learning from) - in my training, in conferences, on Instagram, in studio visits, from teachers I work side by side with every day, and from clients, I am nothing without them, the learning process keeps going on."   YouTube episode link https://youtu.be/pIZl3n4Fs88   FOLLOW ME!! Website https://shannonconfidential.com/ TikTok https://bit.ly/3zHvxeT BITCHUTE https://bit.ly/3I58y2Z Facebook https://bit.ly/2XRPDGH FF Instagram https://bit.ly/3gweWDU SC Instagram https://bit.ly/3i9yr6q YouTube https://bit.ly/3i6X6s4 Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confidential-conversations-with-shannon/id1515574757  FOLLOW GORDON!! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/goverbye Instagram https://www.instagram.com/goverbye/   SHOW NOTES Joe Pilates https://www.verywellfit.com/joseph-pilates-founder-of-the-pilates-method-2704455   Pilates on 10th https://www.instagram.com/pilateson10th/   Aline Campos https://www.instagram.com/studioalinennfisioo/   Pamela Figueiredo https://www.instagram.com/pamelafisiopam/      

Your eyes need to be opened. You need to be exposed to crucial information you need for your health and your family's health. I want you to think outside of the box. To look at things from a holistic, whole-body approach. I know you are struggling; you have some symptoms, and you have no idea what's going on. And you are frustrated. You go see a doctor and they tell you that everything is okay. It's not okay. There are some things that are absolutely wrecking your health as a woman, and you need to be informed! I'm joined today by Functional Nutritionist Hope Pedraza. We unpack the key symptoms that you are experiencing… Fatigue Inability to lose weight Constipation Bloating Brain fog Insomnia and then identify what is driving that symptom! What could be causing these ongoing symptoms? We are uncovering root issues and helping you pinpoint what is wrecking your health. This is a crucial conversation that will open your eyes. It's all happening today on the Healthy Harmony podcast. Our guest is Hope Pedraza. She is a Holistic Nutritionist, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Pilates Instructor, founder of InBalance studio and host of the Hopeful and Wholesome podcast. You can connect with Hope on Instagram @thehopepedraza Ready to continue the conversation? And get some additional support and accountability? Join us in our community Functional Medicine for Weight Loss - Body, Mind, Soul Wellness for Women. Click here https://www.facebook.com/groups/748795618938682 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirehealthyharmony/message

Find her on all of the platforms! Aevie Vielma is a Certified Pilates Instructor at Club Pilates. She is on Facebook as Ashley Vielma. I get to follow her in my classes and she guides us in finding our bodily connections to support our daily Pilates movements. She lost 60 pounds but she was not on a diet. She has a YouTube channel that will guide you toward an introduction in mat Pilates. If you have questions or need wellness support contact her at movewithaevie@gmail.com

Today I'm talking to Cassie Barnard from Embody Health, London. Cassie is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor passionate about health, nutrition and living a full life! She embraces a positive, non-judgemental attitude in her work with clients and is curious to understand your life journey. Cassie combines her unique education and training in nutrition, mindfulness and behaviour change to help clients effectively implement powerful and practical tools to cultivate self-kindness and body acceptance.  Growing up in sunny Perth, Western Australia, she has a down to earth attitude, and a kind and caring nature, making anyone feel at ease. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, Cassie obtained a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics from Edith Cowan University. She also holds a Diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Certified Pilates Instructor and is a Monash University Certified FODMAP clinician. Before establishing Embody Health London, Cassie worked as the Lead Dietitian at a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), supporting patients with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED).  In this episode, Cassie talks about all things Intuitive eating, including when to start this in eating disorder recovery, which Intuitive Eating Principles you can begin with and practical strategies to put these into practice.  She talks about the common pitfalls which people face when experimenting with Intuitive Eating and also explains some of the key research in this area. Cassie has genuine warmth and empathy, with an infectious passion for supporting people with eating difficulties, which radiates through this conversation. I hope that you enjoy the episode. To find out more about Cassie and Embody Health London: - https://embodyhealthlondon.com/ Instagram: @cassiebarnard_dietian; @embodyhealthlondon_ Mindy Gorman-Plutzer's Freedom Promise https://the-freedom-promise.mykajabi.com/say-goodbye-landing-page - simply register with the code PODCAST.

Today Corrie takes a break from teaching to sit down and chat with Maddy Cassidy, a toronto pilates instructor known for living a balanced lifestyle and showcasing this through her Tik Tok. Maddy talks about becoming a certified pilates instructor and getting to work at the infamous Sweat & Tonic in Toronto. She also sheds light on some personal issues she feels exist in the pilates and fitness space online and how she lives a balanced lifestyle. xx, Corrie Corrie's Instagram @corriexlifestyle Corrie's Tik Tok @corriexlifestyle Maddy's Instagram @maddycasssidy Maddy's Tik Tok @maddycasssidy

In today's episode of Money, Mindset and Manifestation Podcast Marley chats with her friend Kaila about healing your body and living in alignment. Kaila McManus is a Certified Pilates Instructor, Wellness Enthusiast and Founder of The KM Method, an Online Pilates Platform. She shares her passion for exercise, healthy holistic living, nutrition, self-love and Pilates expertise with her clients and community. Her mission is to empower and educate you to connect to your body through movement to feel your best. She connects deeply with her clients and audience, inspiring them to fall in love with exercise and a healthy way of living. Her passionate personality and enthusiastic attitude are at the forefront of everything she shares and does. They talk about: Why your workout is causing inflamation and you don't even know it How to heal body dysmorphia How to live in alignment How Kaila healed her acne + GIVEAWAY! And much more! Apply to work with Marley 1:1 Join freedom club waitlist Connect with Kaila: The KM Method The KM Method Online Studio Kaila's Instagram The KM Method Instagram https://www.thekm-method.com/selfcare Try Inward Breathwork FREE for 7days Want to get a FREE money Hypnosis? Add an honest review to Apple, what you think about the podcast and if it's helped you in any way Screenshot your review right away and send it to hello@marleyrose.ca Wait for the magic to arrive in your inbox! In case you missed her last episode! Follow along with Marley at @marleyroseharris or send her an email to Hello@marleyrose.ca!

“I kind of just innately knew that through Pilates, I was going to be able to feel better in my body,” says Caitlin Sullivan, a Certified Pilates Instructor and Holistic Hormone Health Coach. Beginning her career as a professional ballet dancer, Caitlin did not always love Pilates. After taking lessons from her ballet teacher, she finally started to appreciate the benefits of the practice leading her to create the menstrual and adrenal health program, The Spring to Life Method.Caitlin recognizes that many women put pressure on themselves to work out every day in the hopes of becoming skinny or seeing massive fitness results. However, excessive strenuous workouts can lead to hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, and burnout. Deeply understanding the complicated relationship we have with our bodies, Caitlin uses Pilates techniques and hormone health coaching to teach women that they're allowed to go easy on themselves and to prioritize feeling better about their bodies.Tune into this week's episode of Self-love for Breakfast for a sensitive conversation on feeling good in your body. Learn more about Caitlin's transition from ballet dancer to Pilates instructor, tailoring your workout to your menstrual cycle, and how to find contentment in your body at every stage of your fitness journey.Quotes • “I kind of just innately knew that through Pilates, I was going to be able to feel better in my body.” (12:40 - 12:47 | Caitlin) • “I decided to jump on ClassPass one day, and I got in this class just down the road at a different studio I'd never heard about before. And it just completely changed my life because the studio is a classical studio, which is more of the Pilates method. And within a couple of sessions with the teacher here who became my mentor, I felt completely different in my upper back, and I could move without pain. I started building strength and releasing some tension, and I knew that this was the route that I needed to go down.” (14:02 - 14:37 | Caitlin) • “Physical fitness is really about going inward and creating this communication within your body, and learning how to find balance and feel good.” (16:43 - 16:54 | Caitlin) • “The key is to find fulfillment, happiness, and contentment in your body now. Then, as you continue the process, things shift and change. That's okay. And it's okay to want that.” (18:07 - 18:21 | Chrystal)• “You don't always need to be pushing hard to get the best results that you're looking for to feel good.” (28:26 - 28:33 | Caitlin)• “​​I know how you start to feel victimized by your own body. But the moment that you take control of it and say, ‘This is not acceptable for me anymore,' that's when you start to make changes and feel better.” (32:55 - 33:11 | Caitlin) Connect with Caitlin Sullivan:Website | https://www.springtolife.co/membership-sales Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKg2rYex3S9XIg9fpyA0fVw Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/springtolifemethod/?hl=en Connect with Chrystal:http://chrystalrose.com/https://www.selflovebreakfastclub.com/https://www.instagram.com/xtalrose/https://www.instagram.com/selflovebreakfastclub/To join our Self Love Breakfast Club text community, text SLBC to 704-270-6577.Get Embodied with me & our community this month and BREATHE every day! Win prizes and go into 2024 chill AF. Signup here for free when you use code BADDIE: Breathworkbestie.com

“I kind of just innately knew that through Pilates, I was going to be able to feel better in my body,” says Caitlin Sullivan, a Certified Pilates Instructor and Holistic Hormone Health Coach. Beginning her career as a professional ballet dancer, Caitlin did not always love Pilates. After taking lessons from her ballet teacher, she finally started to appreciate the benefits of the practice leading her to create the menstrual and adrenal health program, The Spring to Life Method.Caitlin recognizes that many women put pressure on themselves to work out every day in the hopes of becoming skinny or seeing massive fitness results. However, excessive strenuous workouts can lead to hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, and burnout. Deeply understanding the complicated relationship we have with our bodies, Caitlin uses Pilates techniques and hormone health coaching to teach women that they're allowed to go easy on themselves and to prioritize feeling better about their bodies.Tune into this week's episode of Self-love for Breakfast for a sensitive conversation on feeling good in your body. Learn more about Caitlin's transition from ballet dancer to Pilates instructor, tailoring your workout to your menstrual cycle, and how to find contentment in your body at every stage of your fitness journey.Quotes • “I kind of just innately knew that through Pilates, I was going to be able to feel better in my body.” (12:40 - 12:47 | Caitlin) • “I decided to jump on ClassPass one day, and I got in this class just down the road at a different studio I'd never heard about before. And it just completely changed my life because the studio is a classical studio, which is more of the Pilates method. And within a couple of sessions with the teacher here who became my mentor, I felt completely different in my upper back, and I could move without pain. I started building strength and releasing some tension, and I knew that this was the route that I needed to go down.” (14:02 - 14:37 | Caitlin) • “Physical fitness is really about going inward and creating this communication within your body, and learning how to find balance and feel good.” (16:43 - 16:54 | Caitlin) • “The key is to find fulfillment, happiness, and contentment in your body now. Then, as you continue the process, things shift and change. That's okay. And it's okay to want that.” (18:07 - 18:21 | Chrystal)• “You don't always need to be pushing hard to get the best results that you're looking for to feel good.” (28:26 - 28:33 | Caitlin)• “​​I know how you start to feel victimized by your own body. But the moment that you take control of it and say, ‘This is not acceptable for me anymore,' that's when you start to make changes and feel better.” (32:55 - 33:11 | Caitlin) Connect with Caitlin Sullivan:Website | https://www.springtolife.co/membership-sales Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKg2rYex3S9XIg9fpyA0fVw Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/springtolifemethod/?hl=en Connect with Chrystal:http://chrystalrose.com/https://www.selflovebreakfastclub.com/https://www.instagram.com/xtalrose/https://www.instagram.com/selflovebreakfastclub/To join our Self Love Breakfast Club text community, text SLBC to 704-270-6577.

“I kind of just innately knew that through Pilates, I was going to be able to feel better in my body,” says Caitlin Sullivan, a Certified Pilates Instructor and Holistic Hormone Health Coach. Beginning her career as a professional ballet dancer, Caitlin did not always love Pilates. After taking lessons from her ballet teacher, she finally started to appreciate the benefits of the practice leading her to create the menstrual and adrenal health program, The Spring to Life Method.Caitlin recognizes that many women put pressure on themselves to work out every day in the hopes of becoming skinny or seeing massive fitness results. However, excessive strenuous workouts can lead to hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, and burnout. Deeply understanding the complicated relationship we have with our bodies, Caitlin uses Pilates techniques and hormone health coaching to teach women that they're allowed to go easy on themselves and to prioritize feeling better about their bodies.Tune into this week's episode of Self-love for Breakfast for a sensitive conversation on feeling good in your body. Learn more about Caitlin's transition from ballet dancer to Pilates instructor, tailoring your workout to your menstrual cycle, and how to find contentment in your body at every stage of your fitness journey.Quotes • “I kind of just innately knew that through Pilates, I was going to be able to feel better in my body.” (12:40 - 12:47 | Caitlin) • “I decided to jump on ClassPass one day, and I got in this class just down the road at a different studio I'd never heard about before. And it just completely changed my life because the studio is a classical studio, which is more of the Pilates method. And within a couple of sessions with the teacher here who became my mentor, I felt completely different in my upper back, and I could move without pain. I started building strength and releasing some tension, and I knew that this was the route that I needed to go down.” (14:02 - 14:37 | Caitlin) • “Physical fitness is really about going inward and creating this communication within your body, and learning how to find balance and feel good.” (16:43 - 16:54 | Caitlin) • “The key is to find fulfillment, happiness, and contentment in your body now. Then, as you continue the process, things shift and change. That's okay. And it's okay to want that.” (18:07 - 18:21 | Chrystal)• “You don't always need to be pushing hard to get the best results that you're looking for to feel good.” (28:26 - 28:33 | Caitlin)• “​​I know how you start to feel victimized by your own body. But the moment that you take control of it and say, ‘This is not acceptable for me anymore,' that's when you start to make changes and feel better.” (32:55 - 33:11 | Caitlin) Connect with Caitlin Sullivan:Website | https://www.springtolife.co/membership-sales Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKg2rYex3S9XIg9fpyA0fVw Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/springtolifemethod/?hl=en Connect with Chrystal:http://chrystalrose.com/https://www.selflovebreakfastclub.com/https://www.instagram.com/xtalrose/https://www.instagram.com/selflovebreakfastclub/To join our Self Love Breakfast Club text community, text SLBC to 704-270-6577.

Core and pelvic health is a hugely important, and deeply under-respected aspect of health - but especially women's health, and especially for post-partum women who have undergone drastic changes during pregnancy and childbirth. While pelvic physical therapy SHOULD be a standard of care for women who have given birth, more often we're just told that women who have had babies will “pee a little” when they sneeze or exercise, and to deal with it; while this is common, it's not normal and doesn't have to be a life sentence.   In today's episode with pelvic health physiotherapist Anita Lambert, Ashleigh asks her about: What it means to have diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, or other pelvic dysfunction issues Why pelvic health isn't JUST a pregnant woman's issue How to minimize pelvic issues before, during, and after pregnancy and child birth Why the common advice for women to “just do kegels” isn't a good idea How to improve pressure management and core strength for everyone And much more! Anita is a Registered Physiotherapist (Pelvic Health and Orthopaedic) with a focus on women's health, specifically prenatal and postpartum care as well as a Certified Pilates Instructor and Certified in Acupuncture. She graduated from McMaster University with an Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy in 2009. Anita is passionate about helping pregnant clients connect more with their body including pelvic floor plus keep you active and comfortable during pregnancy while you prepare for birth which will give you a head start on your postpartum recovery. She enjoys helping postpartum clients navigate their recovery and return to activities they love including exercise, sports and dance without pain and pelvic floor symptoms.   Learn more or work with Anita - check out her website https://www.holistichealthphysio.com/about and listen to her on the To Birth and Beyond Podcast https://tobirthandbeyond.com/podcast/   Please check out our newest show Sponsor, Palleovalley - they make my new favorite healthy snacks, 100% grassfed and fermented beef sticks and Superfood bars made with bone broth protein and packed with plant-based superfoods (while still managing to taste like a delicious, chocolatey treat). This company doesn't cut corners, they combine the best that plants and animals have to offer for our health, and it shows - learn more at paleovalley.com and use the code MMR to save 15% on anything you buy!   Learn more about Ashleigh, suggest an idea for the podcast, or sign up for one of her health coaching programs at ashleighvanhouten.com

In today’s episode Pete is joined by author, podcaster, fitness influencer and founder of Couch To Active, Lyn Lindbergh to discuss her business venture and why it means so much to her. Together they explore the benefits of beings active and the importance of being a kind, compassionate person and why love and relationships are the most important thing in our lives.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Getting active is the one thing you can do that will help your health that is free and has no ill side effects. Although there are all of the benefits associated with getting active, it remains the most underused tool that people use. If you are caught with a chronic illness which sees you in bed every day, it is even more important for you to be active but the barriers you have to get there are sometimes tough to overcome.   ‘Should’ is a word of frustration. If you are saying ‘should’ you are saying you are not happy with how things are in your life right now. There are some non negotiable ‘shoulds’ in life. We all should be kind, compassionate and caring to one another. As far as your own life goes, you should have the freedom to explore and do what makes a good life for you.   Love the people around you. When you see someone you love decline within themselves, you realise that life really comes down to relationships and love. These are the two things that only really matter at the end of it all.   We have issues as a globe that need solving and we have huge problems in the world that need to be addressed but overall, we are way more aligned in agreement on life in general than social media will lead you to believe. It is unfortunate that we have this sense of these huge divides. With listening, there is a way to find commonalities, build bridges and solve those issues.   When you really understand that you are nearing the end of your life and you come to think about your bucket list, the concept of skydiving, underwater sea diving and other wild tasks you may have previously put on it become meaningless.     BEST MOMENTS “With all of that, it grew me up and I am able to do what I am doing today.” “Do what makes a good life for you.” “I am right where I am supposed to be.” “There is such a need there, I would love to fulfil that need.” “In the end it is really love and the people in my life that really matters.”   ABOUT THE GUEST “I am Lyn Lindbergh, the author of the 6x award winning book COUCH to ACTIVE: The Missing Link that Takes You from Sedentary to Active,host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast, Blogger, Speaker, Coach, Fitness Influencer, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and President of COUCH to ACTIVE. I am also the author of the upcoming program, How to Start Exercising Again. I call myself "The Bad Couch Guru" because I believe life is more entertaining when you live it with a wink and a smile. I have a degree in Education, and I spent 20 years in fortune 500 corporations in Senior Management roles overseeing training programs for companies in technology, sales and marketing, customer care, banking, aerospace, and healthcare. A few of my previous clients are Microsoft, Boeing, AOL, Praxair Industrial Gases, Philips Healthcare, and T-Mobile. The training materials I oversaw were for corporate departments of 10,000 - 30,000 employees.”   Website: https://www.couchtoactive.com/about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynlindbergh Instagram: @LynLindbergh   ABOUT THE HOST The ‘Mighty Pete Lonton’ from the ‘Mighty 247’ company is your main host of ‘Fire In The Belly’. Pete is an Entrepreneur, Mentor, Coach, Property Investor, and father of 3 beautiful girls. Pete’s background is in Project Management and Property, but his true passion is the ‘Fire in The Belly’ project itself. His mission is to help others find their potential and become the mightiest version of themselves. Pete openly talks about losing both of his parents, suffering periods of depression, business downturn and burn-out, and ultimately his years spent not stoking ‘Fire In the Belly’. In 2017, at 37 years of age that changed, and he is now on a journey of learning, growing, accepting, and inspiring others. Pete can connect with people and intuitively asks questions to reveal a person’s passion and discover how to live their mightiest life. The true power of ‘Fire In The Belly’ is the Q&A’s - Questions and Actions! The ‘Fire In The Belly’ brand and the programme is rapidly expanding into podcasts, seminars, talks, business workshops, development course, and rapid results mentoring. 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In episode #80, Jill McCauslin and Chris Brown interview Lyn Lindbergh, an expert at creating real change in people's lives. She has three chronic health issues, but still she gets out and exercises every day. Those health issues fuel her compassion for people and her understanding of what it really takes to get moving when life gets in the way. Even with her physical challenges, she has completed the Seattle to Portland 200-mile ride six times, and has completed multiple half-marathons, 10 triathlons, and countless 5K runs. Lyn Lindbergh is the author of the book COUCH to ACTIVE: The Missing Link that Takes You from Sedentary to Active. She is the host of the Health and Fitness Motivation podcast. She is also a Blogger, Speaker, Coach, Fitness Influencer, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and President of COUCH to ACTIVE. She provides healthy coaching and motivation with one mission in mind -- to get us exercising in a way that helps us smile. During today's podcast we discussed: Her advice for women over 50 about starting out or for someone who is already active but wants to do more or try something entirely different  What to do if you have a chronic injury What's the right amount of cardio?  How to get motivated (Do what makes you smile. Even a small amount of movement helps.) She teaches for people who are blind and has found that her camera off zoom classes are popular with sighted people as well. What is Active? 1) Cardio when you get the blood pumping 2) Weight bearing working your muscles and skeletal system 3) Movement - the lymphatic system only pumps so moving is important 4) Flexibility - in your spine and your joints She encourages women starting out to do by doing a little bit to start. "When you try something new, do less than you think you can and give it 48 hours. Listen to your body. Your fastest path to fitness is to stay injury free." Lyn recognizes the fact that most of us have been in and out of fitness throughout our entire lives. She created her program to help others find a space where doing your best doesn't feel like a failure. Lyn feels that we need a place to help us get jazzed about our progress. In this motivational episode, Lyn says "Have compassion for yourself. Compassion is where it starts. Find your joy. Find the type of exercise that works for you. Think about what you enjoy and do that." If you are just starting out or starting back, Lyn suggests trying to work up to 150 minutes a week cardio and two times a week strength training. It's okay to break it down to what you are comfortable with, like 30 minutes five times a week. For links, visit our website: Becoming Elli Fit Strong Women Over 50

Show NotesLisa Byrne is an Exercise Physiologist, Certified Pilates Instructor and Movement Coach.  I noticed her creative posts on Instagram.   Lisa inspires me to find simple ways to keep moving.  She is studio owner and the creative force behind MoveMoreToday, Pilates for Sport, GardenCore and The Sidekick Stick®.  Based in Pennsylvania, she works with adults in her studio and online via zoom.  We talked about exercise and change.  Movement and mindset.  Key TakeawaysLook for any opportunity to moveWhen you feel better you do better3 barriers to fitness:  no time, unsure what to do, hate exerciseStep into the start, mix up movements Lace up and go for a walkLisa Byrne contributes regularly to:The Health Sciences Academy as Research AnalystBoomer-Living as their female Fitness DirectorRetire-Net.com as their Exercise and Fitness ExpertNational Association of Baby Boomer Women as their Fitness ExpertYou can find out more about Lisa Byrne below.  Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  | YouTube

When you love someone a lot, you have them on more than once!For me, the decision was easy as my friend Lesley really brings so much value to my life and I think she will bring some to you. Check out our first episode together about having an accountability partner on episode 40!As mentioned in my podcast, she is offering my audience a special offer on her deck of cards with the coupon code exclusive for you-  FITPOD (all one word). And I will be giving away a deck on my IG stories AND on my Amy Ledin Facebook page. Come join me!  Follow Lesley on InstagramOnline Pilates Mat & Reformer ClassesUse the code FITPOD for discount!Pilates Mat Flashcards Sign up for the next DAC BootcampFollow me on Social Media:Amy on IGAmy on Facebook Resources:AmyLedin.comLean Bodies Consulting (LBC)LBC University 

Lee Sowada, Co-Owner of Elevated Pelvic Health Clinic, dives into her expertise of pelvic health as a physical therapist & certified Pilates instructor. Lee discusses everything from common misconceptions of the pelvic floor to pelvic floor dysfunction. Lee Sowada is a Physical Therapist, Pilates Instructor and life-long learner. She earned her Doctorate at Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon and practiced in Denver, Colorado for a few years prior to settling in Northeast Wyoming. She specializes in treating pelvic conditions of all kinds for women, men and children. She is a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner and a Board Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist. She is also a Certified Pilates Instructor and has been teaching off and on for over 10 years. She is Co-owner of Elevated Pelvic Health in Gillette, Wyoming, a specialty pelvic PT clinic with a focus on Pilates-based rehabilitation. She is married and a mother of two children under the age of 4. Learn More: Elevated Pelvic Health Website Instagram | Facebook

Episode 199 - Kim Vopni - “The Vagina Coach” With a BA in Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness, a Restorative Exercise Specialist™, a Certified Personal Trainer, a Certified Pre/Post Natal Fitness Consultant, a Certified Fitness For Fertility Specialist, a Certified Pilates Instructor and a Hypopressive Method trainer, Kim is “where it’s at!” Website: www.vaginacoach.com Facebook/Instagram: @vaginacoach Twitter: @vaginacoach “Vagina! It makes people uncomfortable….it’s embarrassing, off limits, taboo…everyone needs to see a pelvic floor specialist.” “I look at birth as an event that we should be training for….training with specificity…with periodization.” -Kim Vopni VAGINA! There, I said it! Now that we got that out of the way, in this episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, you will hear from the amazing Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach! Joining us from Canada, Kim shares her story from growing up with no interest in ever becoming a mom to one of the most knowledgeable pelvic health educators in the industry. Whether you are thinking about one day having children, you are currently pregnant or you have recently given birth, taking charge of your pelvic health should not be an afterthought. And for all you men out there who train or work with female clients, it is imperative that you know the signs and symptoms of issues like pelvic organ prolapse to keep your clients safe. This episode is filled with tons of valuable information and resources to make sure your muff stays buff and your hoo ha stays healthy. Learn more about Kim, her course offerings, online challenges, and pelvic health programs by visiting her website, www.vaginacoach.com! Enjoy! Two Fit Crazies TFCpro@twofitcrazies.com www.twofitcrazies.com

When you think of any type of physical activity and mindset what is the first thing that comes to your mind? If you are like many, it is probably yoga. Today's episode of “Boss Mamas Mindset” is intended to expand your mind and invite you to consider the role Pilates plays on not just your body but your mindset and overall health and wellness. Today's discussion is with Nanci Reed, a Mindset and Pilates mentor with over a decade of experience. We talk about her story and how her passion for Pilates and Mindset was birthed. We also dive into why pilates and mindset and typical results her clients are able to achieve after working with her. I was also excited to hear more about what she has planned for her session as a guest expert in Zielo Daily - a 30 day dose of wellness program. We even do a little breathing exercise which blew my mind. And of course, we discussed her biggest mindset hurdle over the last year and how she was able to get through it. This is a great episode full of insight, authenticity, mindset tips and a little exercise to get you thinking about your breath differently. Tune in and leave a rating and a comment to let us know what resonated the most with you. More about Nanci Nanci has Certifications in Pilates, Movement Medicine, and Spiritual Life Coaching plus an advanced degree in Psychology. As a result, she knows that the body only achieves whatever the mind believes is Possible. She’s worked with over 1000 clients globally ranging from Hollywood A-Listers to preteen ballerinas, and specialize in using Pilates for injury rehabilitation. She’s owned Pilates & Self-Healing studios in both Los Angeles and the SF Bay Area. As a Certified Pilates Instructor and Mindfulness/Meditation Teacher, Nanci created her Signature approach called Intentional Pilates which is a Mind+Body +Soul Alchemy of Pilates + Practical Spirituality + Meditation for Self-Healing. Nanci specializes in creating tailored sessions for both private and group clients. Currently she teaches clients virtually via Zoom. Her favorite thing about health and wellness as an instructor is empowerIng each of her Heart-Centered clients to experience Self-Healing in whatever form(s) most Aligns with expressing their Healthiest Self! Learn more about Nanci Below: Visit her website: https://nancireed.com Connect with her via Instagram: https://instagram.com/nancibee Start a Conversation with her on Facebook https://m.facebook.com/nancipilates Connect with Zielo Studio, business and mindset coaching for boss mamas Visit Zielo Studio's website: https://www.zielostudio.com Check out Zielo Daily - a 30 day dose of wellness for boss mamas: https://www.zielostudio.com/offers/Bur82jnz/checkout Connect with Zielo Studio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zielostudio/ Connect with the host and CEO/Founder of Zielo Studio, Laura Kyttanen Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurakyttanen/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laura-kyttanen/support

Eugenia Richardson joins Joe and unpacks her journey from their shared roots in high school, teaching, cross country moves, discovery of Pilates to heal her back, following her dream to teach Pilates on the island of St. Martin/Sint Maarten and back to her hometown to be near her grandchildren. Eugenia continues to teach Pilates with her colleague Kate Wheeler at Crescent Trail Pilates in Fairport, New York. -> https://crescenttrailpilates.com/ Books referenced in this episode:Return to Life by Joseph Pilates -> https://amzn.to/3hTQET9 The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn -> https://amzn.to/32PNnOyWatch the Video version of this podcast -> https://youtu.be/aizXFNdPU5ISupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/titansot)

CBD "Cannabidiol" is a fast rising business in the areas of sex, health, pain and anxiety relief as well as beauty. Join me, Taylor Sparks, your host and Sex Goddess, as I discuss the business and benefits of CBD with the enchanting KymB. She takes us on her journey through her love of 420 and how CBD and the women in this business are making great strides in both the medicinal and recreational arenas. Kymberly Byrnes Bio: Kymberly Byrnes aka "KymB" is an advocate, influencer and cannabis powerhouse with her hands deep in the NYC cannabis scene, and has been setting growing and retail standards for cannabis since they were called nickel bags. Kym has been working adjacent to multiple principles of the cannabis industry and her early work helped set universal cultivation standards throughout the industry. Kym the Co-founder and CMO of TribeTokes, where she drives all the brands social and marketing strategy. She blends traditional marketing efforts, modern colloquialisms, and digital social culture to subliminally target customers and break into new markets in ways that many cannabis brands have yet to tap. Today Kym works with some of the most forward-thinking minds in the New York City cannabis scene: Kym sits on the Board of Directors for the Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo, one of the largest business leaders in The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition, a business-to-business trade show event for the legalized cannabis industry. She volunteers and is on the committee for the NYC Cannabis Parade and Rally, one of the longest running cannabis events in the world. Kym is the NYC Ambassador for Women Grow, and frequently serves as a High Times Cannabis Cup Judge. As a Certified Pilates Instructor and Lululemon Legacy Ambassador, Kym merges her passion for health and cannabis through her “Plant-Based Pilates” CBD fitness platform. On the patient advocacy side, Kym works with Nugg MD to help New Yorkers get their medical marijuana cards. Kym is passionate about the future of cannabis and the potential impact of cannabis for women, health applications and the growth of the industry. When she’s not educating the world on cannabis, you can find Kym working out, exploring and traveling and of course consuming some of the best cannabis and CBD in the world. Stay up to date with KymB via: Website: www.tribetokes.com IG: @tribeTokes @tribebeauty @cannabiswithkymb Promotional code: WAKEANDBAKE20 Stay up to date with Sisters of Sexuality via: Website: www.sistersofsexuality.com Email: sistersofsexuality@gmail.com Instagram: @sistersofsexuality Facebook: @sexysostour Twitter: @sistersofsex LIKE SHARE SUBSCRIBE SUPPORT REVIEW --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sistersofsexuality/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sistersofsexuality/support

This is the second half of my conversation with Sarah Dami, a wonderful Chicago Pilates teacher and mental health advocate. Listen in to learn what's driving her on the day-to-day . her advice for Pilates teachers, and her passion for mental health! Be sure you've also listened to part 1!  Sarah Dami is a Certified Pilates Instructor and teaches at Club Pilates West Loop & River North studios. She discovered Pilates in 2018 when she experienced multiple debilitating back spasms and then knew she had to prioritize her health. She quit her corporate job and followed her passion to help others discover the healing and performance power of Pilates! When she's not teaching, Sarah loves caring for her fur baby, Alexander Meowington, and attempting to bake a perfect sourdough. You can find Sarah Dami on Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGsarahdami or on the web here: https://bit.ly/Websarahdami  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest!  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Tobu - Good Times [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/YHSH9k9ooZYFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/goodtimesTrack: Tobu & Itro - Sunburst [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/4lXBHD5C8doSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oliviapodcasts)

This is the first half of my conversation with Sarah Dami, a wonderful Chicago Pilates teacher and mental health advocate. Listen in to learn how she found Pilates through physical therapy for her chronic back pain and her experience in a Club Pilates Teacher Training program! Be sure to listen to part 2 next!  Sarah Dami is a Certified Pilates Instructor and teaches at Club Pilates West Loop & River North studios. She discovered Pilates in 2018 when she experienced multiple debilitating back spasms and then knew she had to prioritize her health. She quit her corporate job and followed her passion to help others discover the healing and performance power of Pilates! When she's not teaching, Sarah loves caring for her fur baby, Alexander Meowington, and attempting to bake a perfect sourdough. You can find Sarah Dami on Instagram: https://bit.ly/IGsarahdami or on the web here: https://bit.ly/Websarahdami  Follow the podcast on Instagram @pilatesteachersmanual and on the web here: http://bit.ly/pilatesteachersmanual for the latest!  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for updates, and rate and review wherever you listen!  Email pilatesteachersmanual@oliviabioni.com with your feedback.  Support the podcast:    Boka toothpaste: 15% off of your first order! *http://bit.ly/bokaPTM*  Fabletics activewear: Get your first two pairs of leggings for $24! *http://bit.ly/fableticsPTM*   Kencko smoothies: $10 off your first purchase of this delicious, portable smoothie subscription! *http://bit.ly/kenckoPTM*  Package Free Shop zero waste shopping: $10 off your first order and go green! *https://bit.ly/packagePTM*  Ritual multivitamin: $15 off your first month of minty vitamins! First 10 sign ups only! *https://bit.ly/RitualPTM*  Episode Music:  This episode uses NCS music in compliance with https://ncs.io/usage-policyTrack: Tobu - Good Times [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/YHSH9k9ooZYFree Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/goodtimesTrack: Tobu & Itro - Sunburst [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds.Watch: https://youtu.be/4lXBHD5C8doSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oliviapodcasts)

Colleen Rosenblum shares about the many pivots she's made to get to where she is today.Colleen is a co-host of the podcast Hot Flashes & Cool Topics: a podcast for women in midlife and beyond.  They talk about everything and anything to do with this phase of life.  Colleen started her professional career as an attorney and practiced law for many years before deciding to be a stay at home mom.  As her children got older, she decided not to return to the practice of law and switched career paths to become a Certified Pilates Instructor.  She was then an instructor for many years before becoming a podcaster.  Colleen is a big proponent of following your own path and not doing what is "expected".  If you come up to a fork in that path, you can choose to find a new direction and that is what she has done.  Colleen is happily married to her high school boyfriend and has two daughters, 24 and 21. You can find Colleen at http://hotflashescooltopics.com/ Push or Pivot Podcast is hosted and created by Thea Charles.  Thea is a life coach that guides clients through the crossroads of their life by helping them define what they want and break down the steps to get there. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two boys. To learn more about Thea and the Push or Pivot Podcast visithttps://www.instagram.com/pushorpivot/Pushorpivot.com

The need to care for our body is a statement of truth and it is an ongoing process. What may vary however, is the approach which may be taken. Shari Hinkle is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Pilates Instructor and Hypnotist who has decided to use her expertise in providing a holistic, new perspective on body care.

This week I welcome Lyn Lindbergh - the author of the 6x award winning book COUCH to ACTIVE: The Missing Link that Takes You from Sedentary to Active. Lyn is also the host of the COUCH to ACTIVE podcast, Blogger, Speaker, Coach, Fitness Influencer, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor and Certified Group Fitness Instructor. BUT don’t worry - Lyn and I talk about way more than fitness. We talk about life and the challenges that crop up along the way. Enjoy this refreshing episode!   Get full show notes and more information here: https://annegrey.com/life-begins-at-40-006

Joining me is the beautiful, the brave, the ball of energy that is Siu Lim - she's a single mom of 4, a Certified Pilates Instructor, a Content Creator and also a Lululemon Ambassador. This episode was an emotional one for me as I listened through Siu Lim's story on her reversion to Islam, her experience with polygamy, her eventual divorce but also how all of this shaped the strong woman that she is today. By the end of it, my respect for Siu Lim increased a million fold and made me love her even more. (This episode is brought to you by aaplus.co)

This week in the #wednesdaywellbeing show I'll be chatting with internationally certified Personal Trainer Sam Blakey. Sam is the owner of Oobermama.   She built up a successful boutique fitness company, Ooberfit, shortly after qualifying as a PT in 2012, whilst living with her family in Singapore,.   Prior to returning to the UK, she had built up a reputation as the foremost pre and post natal coach there and her company was voted Best Fitness Provider in Singapore two years in succession, by a national magazine.  On returning to the UK in 2017, she settled in Harrogate and spotting a gap in the market, decided to focus on her pre and post natal specialisms.   As well as a woman's health coach, she is a Certified Pilates Instructor and one of only nine senior trainers with UKHypopressives.   Hypopressives is a unique core-restoring, low pressure breathing technique that helps clients safely reconnect the all important core muscles.  With five children of her own, Sam fully understands the toll giving birth has on mums and credits working alongside women's health physios in Singapore as invaluable in ensuring she could give these mums the most appropriate pre and post-natal workouts.  Sam also works with women with more severe rehab issues, such as abdominal separation, prolapse, bladder incontinence and poor posture, using Hypopressives to great effect.   “When I moved back to the UK, I decided to primarily focus on training women and particularly pre and post-natal fitness, drawing on the experience I had gained working alongside women's health physios and from leading Mums & Tums, Pilates, HIIT and Boxing FIT classes over the past six years. I love helping to give women a leg-up on their journey to fitness through carefully designed fitness programmes, videos and - as a former journalist - informative blogs.”  This week I'll also be talking with Laura Hellfeld, a nurse consultant, sleep practitioner, children's yoga teacher and the founder of koko pie families.   Her organisation supports the mental wellbeing of parents and caregivers. She specifically specialises in working with neuro divergent children and children who have experienced trauma.   Her work reaches a multitude of families and children who are looking for new ways to better connect and communicate within the family.   She teachers strategies that encourage and lift up children. We will be chatting about how you can better communicate with your children to support them through challenging times and we will be talking about the training she provides not just for parents but for care givers and therapists so they can create successful and inclusive practices. #wednesdaywellbeing #growth #development #amandajoytherapist #wednesdaywellbeing listen live at 8pm. www.radioshields.co.uk Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/AJHarrison27)

Terry Michael: Age 63 and feeling 23!! Certified Pilates Instructor, Hydration Specialist and Total Wellness Consultant, Terry Michaels love sharing what works for her to feel this way! Using a variety of healing modalities which synergistically work together such as Pilates, Access-Bars Consciousness, Vibrational Speakers and Meditation, Terry has earned a reputation for her "Shortcut to Healing". Her youth-full motto is: “Don’t count the days! Make the days count!” Website- www.TerryMichaelWellness.com Email- Terrybeachbody@gmail.com Facebook- www.facebook.com/TerryMichaelWellness Instagram- @Terrymichael55

Terry Michael: Age 63 and feeling 23!! Certified Pilates Instructor, Hydration Specialist and Total Wellness Consultant, Terry Michaels love sharing what works for her to feel this way! Using a variety of healing modalities which synergistically work together such as Pilates, Access-Bars Consciousness, Vibrational Speakers and Meditation, Terry has earned a reputation for her "Shortcut to Healing". Her youth-full motto is: “Don’t count the days! Make the days count!” Website- www.TerryMichaelWellness.comEmail- Terrybeachbody@gmail.comFacebook- www.facebook.com/TerryMichaelWellnessInstagram- @Terrymichael55

On your journey to a healthy lifestyle it can be very beneficial to hire a personal trainer. But, it is not easy to let down your defenses, push past your fears and put your trust in someone else. You don’t want a trainer who doesn’t listen to you, pushes you too hard or lectures you. The professional you are choosing to work with should be helping to guide your goals and adjusting your sights towards efforts that line up with your needs!!! They should meet you “where you are”.There are different interpretations of “Where you are”.Spatially: at your home or officePhysically: do you want to train for a Couch to 5K or an Ironman triathlonEmotionally: your life is crazy busy, you have been through hardships, you are a sleep deprived new momWe all have different needs. Trust your gut or intuition to assess whether the person you hired is meeting your needs. If they are not meeting you “where you are” find another professional who will.I want to share with you amazing professionals and their words of wisdom to help you build your own dream team of accountability and trusted resources.Interview : Juliana Fitzmaurice.Juliana writes a blog about health and fitness. She is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Pilates Instructor working for Homefit. After battling an anxiety and eating disorder for almost fifteen years she began to immerse herself in nutrition and lifestyle research. She’s found a simple, realistic approach to creating health and wants to share it with her clients and watch them flourish.Sampling of Lindsey’s favorite blog posts by Juliana.Personal Trainers Reveal Their Top Daily Habits. Interviews with personal trainers revealed three common factors: Hydration, Movement, Gratitude. https://julianafitz.com/personal-trainers-reveal-their-top-daily-habits/Too Hard to Change, Too Hard to Stay the Same. You need to choose your battles in your health and fitness journey. Use your professional trainer to guide you and be there when you need them to help you achieve small successes and continue on your journey. https://julianafitz.com/too-hard-to-change-too-hard-to-stay-the-same/What the scale doesn’t tell you.a. It cannot measure you strength, your metabolism, your happiness, your effort, your confidence, or your purpose.b. Use the scale to promote health, not judgementhttps://julianafitz.com/what-the-scale-doesnt-tell-you/Journal Question:Today it’s an easy question… are your professional resources meeting you where you are?Homework:Goal setting will always be part of your homework. Once a week write down your focus or goals for the week. Every Friday reassess them, tweak them or change them to fit your needs. It’s “Your journey, your way”.Links:Direction Not Perfection, Accountability and Coaching from your Wine-loving Dietitianhttps://braughlerbooks.com/store/books/direction-not-perfectionwww.healthaccountabilitycoach.comJuliana Fitzmaurice: https://julianafitz.comhttps://www.facebook.com/juliana.fitzmauriceHomefit: http://www.homefitconsulting.com/Lynda Ratliff Article in Health and Wellness magazine

Karyn Wong has been practicing Physical Therapy for 35 years. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She specializes in Oncology and Geriatrics. She is a Certified Lymphatic Specialist, as well as a Certified Pilates Instructor and Tai Chi Instructor for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. In this podcast we discuss how to plan for aging. Karyn shares with us easy ways to maintain strength, heart health, improve posture, increase flexibility and balance. Karyn draws from her years of experience as a Physical Therapist, but also share stories from her life to help us all know how to age well. In the podcast we discuss Karyn’s 5 components of Adult Fitness Program - Aka “The big 5”. Tune in to think about how to plan for aging, and what to do to live well. Message Beth in Instagram: @balancedbybeth if you’d like Karyn’s Adult Fitness Program in PDF form. She will be happy to send it to you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/balancedbybeth/support

About Lara:Lara Dalch is a health and lifestyle coach who helps women go from "formerly active" to confident, healthy, and powerful again.As a former entertainment marketing executive and busy entrepreneur, Lara understands the challenges of balancing good health with a busy schedule and is passionate about helping women harness the power of good health to fuel their lives through a realistic, “whole life” approach to health. Get Lara's free guide to discover three surprising ways to reactivate your most confident, healthy, and powerful you.Lara is a regular contributor to popular health and wellness website MindBodyGreen and has been a featured speaker at Microsoft, Flywheel Sports, Orangetheory Fitness, the University of Virginia, and the University of California, Berkeley. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia, is a Certified Pilates Instructor and received her training to practice health coaching via the State University of New York and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.Website: laradalch.comInstagram: @laradalch

Lisa Berman is a graduate of the California College of Physical Arts, a Licensed Massage Therapist and maintains an active professional affiliation with the American Massage Therapy Association. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and is a Certified Pilates Instructor thru the BASI Pilates Academy where she began her study with the CTTC course in 1996, through the Master Course, and was selected as an honored Torch Mentee, all under the direct instruction of her world-renowned Master Pilates Instructor, Rael Iscowitz. The latest addition to Lisa's toolbox is her study with ZHealth where she has completed The Essentials of Elite Performance, R Phase- Movement Re-education Specialist, I-Phase- Movement Integration Specialist, S Phase- Movement Performance Specialist, T Phase- Exercise Therapy Specialist & will continue her study of the neurology of movement and pain free living. She has engaged in tens of thousands of private training & hands-on bodywork sessions over the past decades... loving her "time in the trenches"... guiding clients from all walks of life to live healthier, happier & more empowered by knowing what to do for their own mind, body, and spirit. She has lead teams of Trainers, Pilates Instructors and Massage Therapists to million dollar performance, writes for various publications, speaks to groups encouraging a wellness approach to exercise and life, & continues to work with her own clientele at Studio 333 FIT, in Corona Del Mar, California.

Most people's new year's resolutions include a health goal. More often than not though, health goals that come out of new year's resolutions don't last. There is a start and stop roller coaster that can be defeating. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Lara Dalch, a health and lifestyle coach who helps women go from "formerly active" to confident, healthy, and powerful again. Lara is a regular contributor to popular health and wellness website MindBodyGreen. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia, is a Certified Pilates Instructor and received her training to practice health coaching via the State University of New York and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Sarah and Lara discuss mindsets that can support lasting health goals and share stories about their own ups and downs around health.

Women can be awfully good at getting in their own way. We have the skills, the knowledge, the drive, we’re ready to realize our dreams … and yet. We flail, we stall, or worst of all, we sabotage the success we so desperately want. How can we identify what we’re doing wrong and get on the path towards achieving our goals? Sometimes we just need a partner. We found that partner in Lara Dalch. Lara is a health and lifestyle coach to "women on the rise" – women who crave practical tools for feeling healthy, confident, and powerful again so they can have the career and life they really want.  As a former entertainment marketing executive and busy entrepreneur, Lara understands the challenges of balancing good health with a busy schedule and is passionate about helping women harness the power of good health to fuel their lives through a practical, “whole life” approach to health  Lara is a regular contributor to popular health and wellness website MindBodyGreen and has been a featured speaker at Microsoft, Flywheel Sports, Orangetheory Fitness, the University of Virginia, and the University of California, Berkeley. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia, is a Certified Pilates Instructor, and received her training to practice health coaching via the State University of New York and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. 1:26 Lara has had a very colorful and non-traditional career path. We asked her, how do you go from working at Comedy Central to health and lifestyle coaching? Perhaps not surprisingly, her own hectic lifestyle was the inspiration behind helping others get control of theirs. 3:01 Lara gives us a few more details on how her own improved life was her light bulb moment. “I stopped falling asleep at my desk!” Now she helps others be fully present – and awake – in their lives and work. 5:18 We wanted to know, how do clients know it’s time to seek help? If you’re saying things like, “I’m exhausted all the time,” or “My food is a disaster,” or if you feel like you’re just not “showing up” in work and life the way you want, you might need a Lara.  7:17 Lots of women (and men) undoubtedly fit the criteria of needing a Lara. What keeps us from getting the support we need? Lara says, “They’re afraid they’re not going to show up for themselves.” Hmmmm… having a great idea, getting all excited and prepped, then just not moving forward. Sound familiar? 20:00 Asking for help is often seen as a sign of weakness in modern times. But Lara says it’s one of the most courageous things a high-achiever can do. Lara takes us through the many ways we show we need support and the benefits of getting it. 21:30 On the surface, we should be getting healthier: we have more knowledge, more health care and treatment options…so why are we feeling so bloody awful? First, there is such a thing as “too much information” – Lara tells us how to stop looking outside your body when the answers lie within. 23:40 Lara sees herself as a “partner” in achieving optimal health and wellness – a partner to her client but also to the network of other supports in a woman’s life. Often we have tons of advice from lots of expert sources, but we’re missing the "practical know how" piece. It’s great to have a nutrition plan; even better if you know how to follow it. 25:00 Women over 40 have different challenges than their younger sisters, and they often seem much less doable in our 40s than they did in our 20s. According to Lara, there’s no reason to think you can no longer achieve your goals just because you’re older. The magic pixie dust that’ll get you there? Time. 27:02 Lara actually really enjoys working with women in the 40s and 50s. She gives us the low down on the special gifts women in midlife bring to the table. 27:58 We all know it’s true, even if we can’t seem to make it happen: women who are successful are those who are focused on integrating self-care into their lives. In her talk on the Five Powerful Habits of Women on the Rise, Lara details what successful women have in common. Here’s the good news: it’s all stuff you can have too. Lara shares the details. 30:52s Finally, we asked Lara what a woman should do if she’s considering finding herself a coach. “Be open to going a little out of your comfort zone,” Lara tells us. Openness to experimenting, tuning into your body in a new way, making the decision to move forward toward your goals, those are the beginning to your healthier, more fulfilled future. Want more Lara? Get her free guide to discover your unique way of getting in your own way when it comes to eating healthier, exercising more, getting more sleep, and kicking the habits that have gotten you out of shape and out of sorts.   Thank you to The Riveter for lending us the space to record today’s podcast! The Riveter is a new collaborative workspace built by and for women. The doors of the first location opened on May 1, 2017 with more to come. A community that amplifies women’s big ideas through shared resources and innovative connections, The Riveter offers dynamic programming in beautiful, light-filled spaces and invites members to focus on self-care with daily yoga and meditation. In a culture that embraces the glorification of busy and ignores self-care, The Riveter is a new way to work. If you’re in Seattle, be sure to check it out!

Lily is a researcher, speaker, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and a unique specialty in gestational diabetes. As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Certified Pilates Instructor, she is the first to advocate for a nutrient-dense, lower carb diet for managing gestational diabetes. Her book, Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, (and an online course of the same name), has helped thousands of women have healthy babies - and most without the need for blood sugar-lowering medication. What’s now been dubbed her “Real Food Approach” is currently being used in several research studies. Lily joined us on 2 previous episodes: episode 16 where we talked all about gestational diabetes and episode 25 where we talked about exercise during pregnancy! I’m excited to have Lily back on the show to talk about PCOS, and how to manage PCOS through diet and lifestyle changes! Topics discussed in today's episode What is the connection between PCOS and diabetes? What are some of the classic signs & symptoms of PCOS? How big of an impact can dietary changes make on your PCOS symptoms? Does a poor diet cause PCOS? How does PCOS impact the menstrual cycle? What is the link between PCOS, insulin sensitivity & diabetes? How is obesity related to PCOS? What foods cause insulin to spike? Is it possible to eat too much fruit? How does our consumption of carbohydrates impact our blood sugar? How does consuming soy products impact our hormone levels? Why is breakfast actually the most important place to start when balancing hormones? What can I eat for breakfast that is filling, nutritious, fast, won't spike my blood sugar, and will leave me feeling satisfied afterward? Connect with Lily You can connect with Lily on her Website and on Facebook and Twitter Resources mentioned Pilates Nutritionist | Lily Nichols Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach (book) | Lily Nichols Real Food for Gestational Diabetes | Lily Nichols Real Food For Gestational Diabetes (Book Review) | Fertility Friday FFP 016 | Real Food for Gestational Diabetes | Pre-conception & Pregnancy Nutrition | Lily Nichols FFP 025 | How Much Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy? | The Good, The Bad and the Uncomfortable | Lily Nichols FFP 009 | Sacred Fertility Foods | The key to having healthy babies and a healthy pregnancy | Sally Fallon-Morell PCOS Related Podcast Episodes FFP 022 | What is PCOS? | Healing PCOS Naturally | PCOS Diva Amy Medling FFP 029 | Learning to use Fertility Awareness after Coming Off  of the Pill | Managing PCOS Naturally | Jennifer Neff FFP 052 | Surviving Fertility Challenges | Infertility, PCOS & IVF | Kym Campbell FFP 060 | Treating PCOS Without Fertility Drugs | Conceiving Naturally With PCOS | Dr. Katherine Sherif FFP 072 | The Connection Between Eating Disorders, PCOS, & Fertility | Angela Grassi Join the community! Find us on the Fertility Friday Facebook Fan Page Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic Sponsored By This episode is sponsored by Circle + Bloom! Click here to receive 20% off Circle + Bloom products! Make sure to use discount code: FertilityFriday at checkout!  

Gia Marakas, certified Pilates instructor joins us this week. What is Pilates and how can it help me feel good? Is Pilates like Yoga? How does Mind/Body conditioning work with Pilates?

Gia Marakas, certified Pilates instructor joins us this week. What is Pilates and how can it help me feel good? Is Pilates like Yoga? How does Mind/Body conditioning work with Pilates?

Gia Marakas, certified Pilates instructor joins us this week. What is Pilates and how can it help me feel good? Is Pilates like Yoga? How does Mind/Body conditioning work with Pilates?

Gia Marakas, certified Pilates instructor joins us this week. What is Pilates and how can it help me feel good? Is Pilates like Yoga? How does Mind/Body conditioning work with Pilates?

Join us as we discuss everything about gestational diabetes with Lily Nichols. In this episode, you'll learn about what it is, if you're at risk, the screening options, nutritional ketosis, why the conventional nutritional guidelines for gestational diabetes fail and how to eat to prevent and better control gestational diabetes. Don't miss out on this very important information because your blood sugar levels have a tremendous impact over your health and that of your baby. Be sure to share this podcast episode with any of your pregnant friends to raise awareness about the most effective and natural method to manage gestational diabetes. Lily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified LEAP Therapist and Certified Pilates Instructor whose approach to nutrition embraces real food, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. Her popular blog, www.PilatesNutritionist.com, explores a variety of topics related to real food nutrition, digestive health, and pregnancy. Lily's book (and online program of the same name), Real Food for Gestational Diabetes, is the first to advocate for a nutrient-dense, lower carb diet for managing gestational diabetes.             TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Welcome & Updates [8:06] What is Gestational Diabetes [9:05] Carbohydrate Intolerance and Insulin Resistance [9:52] Who's at risk? [15:24] Why the conventional nutrition approach for gestational diabetes doesn't work? [21:31] Where does the mysterious 175 g of carbohydrates come from? [26:12] Fear of fat in the medical community [29:55] Screening Options for Gestational Diabetes [35:41] Declining the test and possible consequences [39:45] Is drinking the orange sugary drink dangerous during pregnancy? [45:10] Nutritional Ketosis in Pregnancy [52:47] Healthy Real Food Diet for Gestational Diabetes [55:09] Sample Meal Plans for Gestational Diabetes [57:50] 3 Top Strategies for Women with Gestational Diabetes (and women wanting to prevent it!) [1:01:01] Online Gestational Diabetes Course with Lily [1:05:30] Outro Shownotes: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes:the book and the online course Lily's website: RealFoodforGD.com Lily's blog: PilatesNutritionist.com Twitter: @LilyNicholsRDN Facebook: Pilates Nutritionist  

I'm happy to welcome Lily Nichols back to the show! If you didn't get a chance to tune into our first episode together, make sure to go back to episode 16 and listen in. In our previous episode, Lily and I talked about Gestational diabetes and how to address it through a real food diet instead of relying on medication. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, a Certified Diabetes Educator, a Certified LEAP Therapist, and a Certified Pilates Instructor. But today we're shifting the focus to an entirely different topic! In today's episode, we are delving into Lily's fitness background as a certified Pilates instructor and talking all about exercise during pregnancy. Lily has a unique and varied background that has given her the opportunity to work with pregnant women in many capacities. Lily breaks down the health benefits of exercise during pregnancy. Not only does exercise during pregnancy help to keep mom and baby healthy but it significantly decreases the risk of gestational diabetes not to mention the numerous additional benefits that Lily goes through during the show. Lily also outlines what exercises work best for women during different stages of pregnancy, and dispels many common myths about the level of exercise that is best for pregnancy. We talk about how much is too much, how much is too little and how to know where you fall on that continuum. This is a great episode for anyone wanting to get pregnant in the future or anyone who is already expecting! I think you'll enjoy this one! Topics discussed in today's episode What are the benefits of exercising during pregnancy for mom? How does exercise benefit the baby? What are the best exercises that women can do during pregnancy? Is it possible to "over-exercise"? The implications of exercising solely for the purpose of getting back that "perfect" "pre-pregnancy body" How to know when you should slow it down How to modify exercises for pregnancy What exercises you should NOT be doing while pregnant Why you can probably do way more than you think! Connect with Lily! You can connect with Lily on her website and on Facebook and Twitter! Resources mentioned The Pilates Nutritionist | Lily Nichols Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach | Lily Nichols Real Food for Gestational Diabetes | Lily Nichols Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by Sirc of (The Nock)

Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE, CLT is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified LEAP Therapist and Certified Pilates Instructor whose approach to nutrition embraces real food, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. She helps people with digestive issues heal from food sensitivities and helps pregnant women with gestational diabetes have healthy babies. Lily is the author of the new book Real Food for Gestational Diabetes: An Effective Alternative to the Conventional Nutrition Approach, a guide to an alternative to the conventional nutrition approach that embraces nutrient-dense and delicious foods that nourish you and baby without causing high blood sugar. Lily blogs over at pilatesnutritionist.com

Interview with Lily Nichols, RDLily Nichols is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified LEAP Therapist and Certified Pilates Instructor whose approach to nutrition embraces real food, integrative medicine, and mindful eating. Her practice focuses on digestive health, food sensitivities, and of course, prenatal nutrition. She's passionate about helping moms with gestational diabetes control their blood sugar using real food, mindfulness, and exercise. Her forthcoming book, Real Food For Gestational Diabetes, will be available in 2015. For more from Lily, including her free ebook, 33 Yummy & Healthy Pregnancy Snacks, visit PilatesNutritionist.com In this episode: Gestational Diabetes (GD) aka "carbohydrate intolerance" A1C test gives an average blood sugar of the past 3 months Testing in the first trimester can predict GD with 98% accuracy By the tenth week, there is a 3 to 3.5 percent increase in insulin production than normal Insulin resistance in the second and third trimester is the body's normal way of shunting glucose to the baby Why the current recommendations don't make sense The difference between nutritional ketosis and diabetic ketoacidosis How you can control you GD with diet Why medicine may be needed Why we don't have enough studies on ketosis and pregnancy Why the studies we do have are poorly designed Gluconeogenesis: Glucose can be made from fat and proteins

  Rick has been the Head Professional at Randalls Island Golf Center since 1998 and is the co-founder of the East River Golf School. Previously, Rick was the Head Professional at Smithtown Landing CC on Long Island. Rick is a Class "A" PGA Professional with over 22 years of experience. He is an authorized instructor of The Golfing Machine and one of only 62 worldwide with the designation, Master in Golf Stroke Engineering (G.S.E.M.). During his career, Rick has coached many professionals, men, women and juniors to championship levels. Rick has produced two instructional DVD's, Power Golf Dynamics and Shrink Your Score featuring Dr. Phil Lee, renowned Sports Psychologist. Rick is a frequent speaker for both professional and amateur organizations and has also hosted his own radio show, GolfTalk. Rick has written articles for numerous golf publications and has sat on the Metropolitan PGA Board of Directors.  Rick is a Certified Pilates Instructor, receiving his training from Core Pilates NYC, the premiere Pilates instruction studio in the country. Rick is also a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Professional Fitness Instructor.    Rick utilizes methods and techniques originally published in The Golfing Machine by Homer Kelley. He is a certified Golf Stroke Engineer Master. Private Instruction We offer private instruction for any skill level from beginner through advanced. All lessons include digital video, range balls during lesson, and clubs if needed. All private lesson students can access their swing on our database. All packages must be completed within 4 months of purchase. Instruction payments should be made directly to the instructor (all major credit cards, checks and cash accepted) For more information about lessons or gift certificates please call 631.428.4653. Mike & Billy also play the PGA Mystery Tour Player, Driver of the Day and Who Beats Whom.Visit the Golf Talk Radio sponsors and tell them GTRadio sent you they help make the show possible!  Slickstix.com, Avila Beach Golf Resort, Blacklake Golf Resort, Avila Lighthouse Suites and Aramco Mortgage.  Visit Golftalkradio.com for the latest show information, contests, videos and more!