Moving Conversations

Brian Richey and Nora St John
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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 @ movingconvos@gmail.com

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Embodied Empowerment with Tom McCook!

    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

    1h 5m

  2. 16 DEC

    Working with Osteoporosis

    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

    1h 3m

  3. 9 DEC

    Osteoporosis and Exercise

    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

    1h 2m

  4. 2 DEC

    Pilates for Kids with Melissa McNamara

    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

    1h 6m

  5. 25 NOV

    Pilates and Dance with Kelly Leonardi

    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

    58 min

  6. 18 NOV

    The Sacroiliac Joint - Strategies for Success

    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

    1h 2m

  7. 11 NOV

    Footwear Controversies

    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

    49 min

  8. 4 NOV

    Creating a Vision when Movement is Your Calling

    Today we are going in a slightly different direction. It has been 20 years since Al and I started the Balanced Body Education department and I am reflecting on the many different ways a Pilates or fitness professional can practice our craft and support our community. If you are at a turning point in your career or are looking to create a vision for where you want to go and how you might get there, this episode is for you. Reaching your goals takes persistence, work and training but mostly it takes knowing where you are headed. Once you have defined your destination, the universe often aligns to take you there. 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

    56 min
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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 @ movingconvos@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Brian Richey and Nora St John
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Brian Richey and Nora St John
  • Show Website
    Moving Conversations

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