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Moving Conversations

Brian Richey and Nora St John
Pilates
Low Back Pain
Fitness
Mobility
Exercise Programming
Nutrition
Movement Professionals
Osteoporosis
Rehabilitation
Exercise
Proprioception
Hamstrings
Hip Replacement
Weight Loss
Sacroiliac Joint
Breathing Techniques
Human Movement
Strength Training
Shoulder
Personal Training

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 programmi... more

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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 l... more

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Last episode we learned about mirror neurons and the vagus nerve and other ways the brain and body connect with Anne C. Bishop, a neuroscientist and Pilates teacher. Today Brian and I discuss ways to bring the brain into training through clarifying i... more

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Anne C Bishop, creator of Brain Body Connect has spent over two decades deciphering the connection between neurology and teaching movement. In this episode, she introduces us to mirror neurons, polyvagal theory and other concepts from neurobiology an... more

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As movement teachers, our role is to tell clients what to do, how to move and (ideally) how to move better. This often involves correcting their movement patterns through verbal cueing, manual cueing or adding props. In this conversation, Brian and N... more

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Recent Guests

Anne Bishop
Movement educator with a neuroscience focus and founder of Body Brain Connect
Body Brain Connect
Episode: How the Brain influences Movement with Anne C Bishop
Elizabeth Larkam
Renowned Pilates educator and researcher
Balanced Body / Handspring Publishing
Episode: Intelligent Reformer Class Programming with Elizabeth Larkam
Madeline Black
Pilates educator, author, and longtime teacher
Madeline Black Pilates
Episode: Madeline Black- Assessment, Analysis, Fascia and Movement
Matt McCulloch
Pilates instructor and rehabilitation expert
Kinected Studio
Episode: Kids and Sports with Matt McCulloch
Lindy Royer
Physical therapist and educator specializing in movement and personal mastery.
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Episode: Begin with the Destination in Mind
Kelly Leonardi
Balanced Body Master Educator and long-time ballerina
Balanced Body
Episode: Pilates and Dance with Kelly Leonardi
Helen Vanderburg
International presenter and owner of a fitness club in Calgary
Episode: Breath! With Helen Vanderburg
Eric Franklin
Movement educator and creator of the Franklin Method
Franklin Method
Episode: The Power of Imagery with Eric Franklin
Jennifer Gianni
Expert in prenatal fitness and author
Fusion Pilates
Episode: Pregnancy! With Jennifer Gianni

Hosts

Brian Richey
Co-host with extensive experience in Pilates, fitness, and movement, known for practical coaching and studio leadership.
Nora St John
Co-host and movement professional, contributing movement educator and studio facilitator with a focus on accessible coaching.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Next-level knowledge!

    This podcast helps me take my practice (fitness and well-being for women 45+) to the next level with a deeper understanding of the body and how to create positive change. I love how they are not dogmatic like so many others in the health space, but remain open to new findings and experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fuzzer buzzer
    United Statesa year ago
  • So helpful

    I look forward to Tuesdays to hear the latest episode of Moving conversations. Brian & Nora are very informative. The different topics they discuss are so helpful in training clients. Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abninja1
    United States2 years ago
  • Informational podcasts

    Great information provided in these podcasts. Brian & Nora are very interesting to listen to. They are very knowledgable and make the podcast easy to understand. They give new ideas to help clients. I really enjoy listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abninja1
    United States2 years ago

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Hosts are knowledgeable, open-minded, and easy to listen to.
Very informative and practical guidance for training clients.
Content stays accessible while delivering new ideas for movement and rehab.

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How the Brain influences Movement with Anne C Bishop
Q: What does Polyvagal Theory mean in the context of movement coaching?
Anne explains the vagus nerve as the 10th cranial nerve, its role in sensing safety and regulation, and how practitioners can use breath, sounding, and other strategies to move clients toward a regulated state that is conducive to learning.
Madeline Black- Assessment, Analysis, Fascia and Movement
Q: How much do you combine manual work with movement in your sessions, and how do you balance the two?
Madeline describes starting with quick, expert assessments, then using a mix of manual work and movement-based interventions. She uses devices like the Pilates apparatus as another set of hands to facilitate gliding and organizing tissue, then progresses to strengthening and functional loading so clients can apply changes in daily life.
Kids and Sports with Matt McCulloch
Q: How did you get into youth sports?
It evolved organically as I became interested in development stages after having my first child and wanting to offer them a well-rounded movement experience.
Pilates for Kids with Melissa McNamara
Q: Do you feel like you have a good sense of the different age groups in kids Pilates, and what specific needs they have?
Melissa outlines that she groups kids into specific age categories, developing tailored approaches that consider their developmental stages and physical abilities.
Pilates for Kids with Melissa McNamara
Q: How did you get interested in movement?
Melissa shares that as a child, she hated movement until a peer encouraged her to engage more actively, which led her to discover her passion for running and eventually Pilates.

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The show centers on movement, fitness, and Pilates with practical guidance for movement professionals. Hosts Brian Richey and Nora St John discuss topics like gait, fascia, rehab, youth movement, and performance, often blending clinical insight with hands-on coaching stories. Guests tend to be movement educators, therapists, and Pilates practitioners who share decades of experience and actionable workflows. The tone is open-minded and practical, prioritizing sustainable movements, injury prevention, and client education over flashy trends. It's especially useful for listeners who want better programming, clearer coaching cues, and real-world strategies they can apply in studios, clinics, or gyms.

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Recent guests on Moving Conversations include:

1. Anne Bishop
2. Elizabeth Larkam
3. Madeline Black
4. Matt McCulloch
5. Lindy Royer
6. Kelly Leonardi
7. Helen Vanderburg
8. Eric Franklin

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