Épisodes

  • Connecting Mind, Body and Movement with Tom McCook

    Connecting Mind, Body and Movement with Tom McCook
    Dec 30 2025
    Tom McCook joins us once again for an in depth discussion on how to improve movement patterns through education, connection and awareness. Tom’s wide ranging experience in Pilates, yoga, athletics, coaching and meditation makes him a powerful agent of change for his clients and students. Understanding what is important to a client, educating them about how their body works and connecting the purpose of the exercise to the clients goals create the best outcome. Join us for a conversation to inspire your teaching.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

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

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    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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    1 h
  • Embodied Empowerment with Tom McCook!

    Embodied Empowerment with Tom McCook!
    Dec 23 2025
    In this episode we revisit our first interview with Tom McCook from Center of Balance for an inspiring discussion on creating change through engaging clients in the process, focusing on functional movement and paying attention. Using functional anatomy as a foundation, we discuss how client education, instructor curiosity and creativity help clients take charge and create lasting change from the inside out.

    Check out Tom’s latest information and offerings:
    https://linktr.ee/tommccook

    Tom McCook/Mentorship Program 2025-dates/TBD (More info coming soon!) If interested, please email:info@centerofbalance.com


    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: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    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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    1 h et 5 min
  • Working with Osteoporosis

    Working with Osteoporosis
    Dec 16 2025
    Working with a client with osteoporosis and managing their expectations can be challenging as a Pilates instructor or personal trainer. Client’s are often not given much guidance by their medical professional and are left on their own to figure out if their current workout routine is helpful or potentially dangerous. Our job is to keep them safe while doing our best to slow, halt or reverse their condition. In this episode we discuss strategies for minimizing risky moves like loaded flexion while working to improve posture, strength and bone density. We hope this conversation provides a starting point for better program design for your clients with osteoporosis.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

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

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    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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    1 h et 3 min
  • Osteoporosis and Exercise

    Osteoporosis and Exercise
    Dec 9 2025
    Today we are lookinga back and repeating a hot topic we discussed back in May. We are wading into a very controversial topic, osteoporosis, where guidelines for exercise tend to be vague at best. Today we touch on what it is, some general guidelines and ways to keep clients active when flexion and rotation are contraindicated. Join the conversation to see if we can make progress at developing a better answer for clients who are recently diagnosed and trying to figure out how to stay active. This is part 1, in next week’s session, we discuss programming and client management strategies.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

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

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    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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    1 h et 2 min
  • Pilates for Kids with Melissa McNamara

    Pilates for Kids with Melissa McNamara
    Dec 2 2025
    Melissa McNamara is a Stott Pilates instructor trainer with a passion for working with kids of all ages. Join us for a fascinating discussion about how to engage kids in Pilates, tips and tricks for working with different age groups and how Pilates, taught with fun in mind, can nurture a lifelong love of movement. Melissa is the author of “Pilates for Kids” and provides classes and resources for instructors looking to teach Pilates to children. Brian and I learned so much from this session not just about teaching kids but also about how to use simple props and storytelling to enhance our work with any client.

    Website: macpilatesforkids.com
    macpilates.com
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@macpilates
    IG@mindartcore
    Etsy shop for book purchases: macPilates.

    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: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    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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    1 h et 6 min
  • Pilates and Dance with Kelly Leonardi

    Pilates and Dance with Kelly Leonardi
    Nov 25 2025
    Kelly Leonardi, a Pilates instructor, educator and professional ballerina joins us today to talk about the intersection of Pilates and dance which have been strongly intertwined since the beginning of the method. Many of the elders who worked with Joe and kept the work alive and growing after he died were dancers and both emphasize precision, control and moving from the center. In this personal episode, Kelly talks with us about her journey from dance to Pilates and how the two disciplines have enriched her life, improved her dancing and created a successful career filled with the joy and passion of moving well.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

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

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    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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    58 min
  • The Sacroiliac Joint - Strategies for Success

    The Sacroiliac Joint - Strategies for Success
    Nov 18 2025
    The sacroiliac or SI joint connects the ilium to the sacrum and the lower body to the spine. When it is hyper mobile it can cause discomfort in the low back, hip and leg. In this episode we discuss two case studies and strategies for helping clients manage this complex condition.

    Moving Conversation Socials 
    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions: Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6
    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    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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    1 h et 2 min
  • Footwear Controversies

    Footwear Controversies
    Nov 11 2025
    Barefoot? Arch support? Anti-pronation? Zero drop? Fitness footwear is often chosen based on dogma, the latest fashion or internet influencers and may or may not be what your feet actually need to be happy. Putting dogma aside, in this episode Brian and Nora discuss the many variables in fitness footwear and strategies for finding what works best for you.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

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

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    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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    49 min