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Moving Conversations

Moving Conversations

NuevoNew Moves-Skill Building!10 de noviembre de 2026 · 51 min
Episodios
175
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Último episodio
10 Nov 2026

Sobre el podcast

Welcome to Moving Conversations, a podcast for movement professionals by movement professionals. Join Author and 2025 Personal Trainer of the Year Finalist Brian Richey and Balanced Body Content Creator Nora St John, with their combined 50 years+ of experience in Pilates, fitness and movement covering topics ranging from Pilates, fitness, corrective exercise, pre and post rehab, exercise programming, sports specific training, and of course any and all questions that come from you, the listener.
Join the conversation on:
Instagram: movingconvos
Twitter: @movingconvos
Email the show @ [email protected]

Episodios 175

  1. New Moves-Skill Building!

    51 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 20

    As part of our New Moves series, we are looking at why and how we modify, progress or create new moves. In this episode we explore the idea of analyzing a movement goal, identifying the skills needed to achieve …

  2. New Moves with Elizabeth Larkam

    1 h 5 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 19

    Inspired by our episode on creating new exercises, we wanted to invite a few highly creative movement educators to share their process.Next up is Elizabeth Larkam who has been creating moves to reflect the …

  3. TOYS! Our Top 5 Home and Travel Tools

    56 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 18

    Brian and Nora travel a lot and having easy to use and portable fitness tools keeps them working out on the go. In this episode we talk about our favorite toys for mobility, release work, strength, balance and …

  4. New Moves with Nico Gonzalez

    1 h 4 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 17

    On Nico’s app, Pocket Pilates, he has created an endless variety of skill building sequences in the Pilates environment. Today we discuss his excellent framework for creating variations, progressions and …

  5. New Moves- From Theory to Practice

    58 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 16

    In this episode, Brian and Nora talk about closed chain and open chain and how they impact muscle activation, joint stability and coordination. This conversation is an excellent example of our thought process …

  6. New Moves!

    59 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 15

    Everyone sees creative and occasionally provocative exercises on social media. Before teaching the exercise, we ask ourselves the following questions: 1) What is the purpose of the exercise. 2) Who is the …

  7. Knee Replacements: A Practical Guide

    1 hTemporada 4 · Episodio 14

    Brian has worked with many clients pre and post knee replacement surgery and I wanted to hear what his approach is, when personal training and Pilates are most useful and how to optimize recovery. This episode …

  8. Helping Clients in Pain

    59 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 13

    Working with people in pain is challenging for both instructors and clients. Taking advice from new advances in the science of pain, Brian and Nora discuss ways to redirect clients away from their focus on …

  9. Tendonitis - New Research and Training Techniques

    1 h 1 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 12

    Join us today as we discuss new research on an effective program for healing tendinitis. Whether you’re dealing with tendinitis in the ankle, knee, shoulder, elbow or other areas, this research from Dr. Keith …

  10. Are You Sitting Down?

    59 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 11

    In this episode we explore sitting, sleeping, working and driving to uncover common sources of discomfort in clients’ daily activities. When a client spends most of their day in a less than ideal ergonomic …

  11. Anatomy in Motion

    59 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 10

    This is essentially a love letter to how anatomy and kinesiology form the foundation of our movement practice and philosophy. Understanding the body in motion makes problem solving more fun and keeps our …

  12. Balancing the Body

    56 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 9

    Working with clients we often discover imbalances such as differences in strength and mobility between the sides, discoordinated movement patterns or misalignments. Creating a more balanced body can decrease …

  13. Recovery- Returning to Life

    59 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 8

    Regaining the ability to do everything one wants to do in life is the ultimate goal of recovery. Helping clients return to their activities with confidence requires guidance to keep a client from getting stuck …

  14. Recovery: From the Beginning

    58 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 7

    When and how do you start exercising after an injury or a surgery? Physical therapists and surgeons may provide guidelines but as movement professionals, we still have to figure out what our client can do and …

  15. How Reliable is Dr. AI ?

    55 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 6

    More and more clients are coming into the studio with information they have found using AI and internet searches. Sometimes the information is accurate and sometimes it’s not. This podcast is designed to help …

  16. What Kind of Influencer Are You?

    57 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 5

    What does it mean to influence someone? Whether you know it or not, if you work with people and help them grow, you are an influencer. Working with clients in your studio, teaching Pilates teachers, presenting …

  17. Pilates Evolution with Troy McCarty

    1 h 3 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 4

    Following up on our Educator or Influencer conversation, Troy McCarty joins us to discuss his Pilates history and the evolution of his teaching over the last 40 years. Steeped in the classical work from Bruce …

  18. Preparing for Hip Replacement Surgery

    58 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 3

    Preparing a client for hip replacement surgery can have a major influence on how well they recover. In this episode we discuss key principles to focus on for clients who are considering hip replacement surgery …

  19. Hip Replacement Followup

    1 h 3 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 2

    Following up on our in-depth conversation with Beth Kaplanek in the last episode, Nora and Brian provide more detail on the different kinds of hip replacements and what instructors should be aware when working …

  20. Pilates and Hip Replacements with Beth Kaplanek

    1 h 1 minTemporada 4 · Episodio 1

    Hip and knee replacements have been called “the surgery of the century” due to how frequently they are performed. As movement professionals, understanding what happens in a hip replacement, basic precautions to …

  21. GLP1 and Exercise Update!

    58 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 52

    As more and more people are taking GLP1’s such as Ozempic for weight loss, information on the benefits and downsides is changing at a rapid rate. Today Nora and Brian discuss some of the latest findings on the …

  22. Menopause Managed with Dr. Diedra Manns DPT

    57 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 51

    With 30+ years of clinical practice as a DPT, Pilates instructor and educator, Dr. Manns current project is assisting women through menopause with a whole person approach including movement, nutrition, sleep …

  23. Influencer or Educator?

    60 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 50

    Working with instructors and clients around the world, we see how influencers have changed the fitness landscape. From new teachers who want to be international presenters to clients wanting to do the latest …

  24. Walk Before You Run

    52 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 49

    Where do you start with a complicated client? How do you know what to focus on first? As a follow up to a previous episode “Begin with the End in Mind” Brian and Nora talk about strategies for finding a …

  25. Breath! With Helen Vanderburg

    50 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 48

    Breathing is a hot topic and we wanted to start the conversation with Helen Vanderburg, a world champion synchronized swimmer, gym owner, international presenter and a woman who has possibly taught a greater …

  26. Begin with the End in Mind : Program Design for Results

    58 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 47

    When working with clients with multiple issues, it can be easy to stop seeing the forest for the trees and get lost in the details of addressing each specific issue. In this episode we talk about how to make …

    Notas del episodio
    When working with clients with multiple issues, it can be easy to stop seeing the forest for the trees and get lost in the details of addressing each specific issue. In this episode we talk about how to make client sessions more effective by prioritizing specific skills and staying focused on them over time. This is how progress happens. We provided plenty of examples, tools and inspiration to support you in helping your clients make progress.

    Moving Conversation Socials

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    YouTube: @brianrichey

    Email: [email protected]
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
  27. Yes, Scapular Staility is Important!

    59 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 46

    We both grew up in an industry where keeping the shoulders away from the ears and scapular stability were a foundation of upper body strength. While helpful, this is a limiting understanding of functional upper …

    Notas del episodio
    We both grew up in an industry where keeping the shoulders away from the ears and scapular stability were a foundation of upper body strength. While helpful, this is a limiting understanding of functional upper body movement. Today we take a deep dive into the nuances of identifying, training and improving scapular mobility along with building a three dimensional understanding of upper body training. Join us for an enlightening conversation

    Moving Conversation Socials

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    YouTube: @brianrichey

    Email: [email protected]
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
  28. Facing Fear- Working with Challenging Clients

    59 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 45

    Fear is a common emotion in many clients and especially in those who are dealing with pain. As an instructor, learning to create trust, manage expectations, refer when needed and maintain your center with …

    Notas del episodio
    Fear is a common emotion in many clients and especially in those who are dealing with pain. As an instructor, learning to create trust, manage expectations, refer when needed and maintain your center with difficult clients are important skills to cultivate. Brian and Nora talk through several common scenarios, share case studies and encourage you to cultivate compassion without losing your center.

    Moving Conversation Socials

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    YourTube: BrianRichey

    Email: [email protected]
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
  29. AI meets Pilates and Fitness, What Now?

    59 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 44

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is entering all of our lives. What impact is it having in the movement space? Pros and cons, human versus machine, science versus personal touch. Brian and Nora provide a thought …

    Notas del episodio
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) is entering all of our lives. What impact is it having in the movement space? Pros and cons, human versus machine, science versus personal touch. Brian and Nora provide a thought provoking, wide ranging discussion of where the future of technology might impact our careers, our passion and our skills.

    Moving Conversation Socials

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    YourTube: BrianRichey

    Email: [email protected]
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
  30. Fitness Fads and Fundamentals

    1 h 2 minTemporada 3 · Episodio 43

    Brian just returned from a major fitness industry trade show and it got us thinking about fitness fads that come and go and fitness fundamentals that last through time. This conversation takes a look at how …

    Notas del episodio
    Brian just returned from a major fitness industry trade show and it got us thinking about fitness fads that come and go and fitness fundamentals that last through time. This conversation takes a look at how fitness and Pilates have evolved over the last 30 years. From group exercise to personal training to Pilates, the history of fitness reflects the growth of movement science and the growing sophistication of training techniques and equipment. Join us for a look at where we have come from!

    Moving Conversation Socials

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    YourTube: BrianRichey

    Email: [email protected]
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

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