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Moving Conversations

Brian Richey and Nora St John

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

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59:17

New Moves!

Moving Conversations ·

2026/10/06

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 exercise for. 3) Is it safe for this client or class and 4) How might I need to adapt it for clients who are taller, shorter, tighter or looser. Whether you create new exercises to address a particular movement pattern, to add variety to a workout or to help a client in pain move more comfortably,

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60:15

Knee Replacements: A Practical Guide

Moving Conversations ·

2026/09/29

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 lays out general guidelines and time frames along with specific exercise examples and drills to help clients return to their activities with confidence. Moving Conversation Socials Email: movingconvos@gmail.comIG: @movingconvosFB: Moving ConversationsYoutube: @BrianRicheyBrianIG:

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59:00

Helping Clients in Pain

Moving Conversations ·

2026/09/22

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 pain, tips for helping them distinguish pain from discomfort and ways to help them create positive movement experiences. As instructors these clients can challenge us to remain optimistic and positive and we also include a few tips for helping you manage your own state when working with difficult

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60:38

Tendonitis - New Research and Training Techniques

Moving Conversations ·

2026/09/15

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 Baar out of UC Davis uses low load isometrics to rebuild and remodel tendons for optimum strength and resilience. His approach is immediately applicable in the Pilates or personal training environment and has broader applications for how we train. Moving Conversation Socials Email:

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59:09

Are You Sitting Down?

Moving Conversations ·

2026/09/08

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 setting, it can have profound and long lasting effects on their posture and tension patterns. Brian and Nora encourage you to uncover your clients’ daily environments and discuss simple ways to modify chairs, beds, workstations and cars to make them more comfortable. This one is filled with

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58:47

Anatomy in Motion

Moving Conversations ·

2026/09/01

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 curiosity alive. Building an internal model of the relationships between joints, muscles, connective tissue and the nervous system creates a toolbox for change. We hope to inspire you to stay curious and keep diving into the amazing world of movement science for inspiration and insight.Moving

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56:02

Balancing the Body

Moving Conversations ·

2026/08/25

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 joint stress, improve performance and decrease pain. In this episode, Brian and Nora discuss ways to work toward balance through modifying repetitions, changing resistance, mental focus and changing daily habits. We get asked about this all the time so here are a few strategies for you to

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59:17

Recovery- Returning to Life

Moving Conversations ·

2026/08/18

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 and giving up or pushing ahead too soon leading to reinjury. In this episode we discuss strategies for returning to running, strengthening the core and helping clients resume their lives whether they are a committed golfer, an obsessed pickleball player or a parent with young children.Moving

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58:29

Recovery: From the Beginning

Moving Conversations ·

2026/08/11

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 how to help them get out of pain and resume their activities. In this episode, we provide practical advice and guidance about timing, managing fear, staying optimistic and designing a progressive movement program for success.Moving Conversation Socials Email: movingconvos@gmail.comIG:

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54:42

How Reliable is Dr. AI ?

Moving Conversations ·

2026/08/04

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 both instructors and clients distinguish between reliable from suspect information. Consider the source, consider whether what they are saying makes sense and be aware that you or a client may not have the background to understand the complexities of what a short AI summary provides. Welcome to

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56:57

What Kind of Influencer Are You?

Moving Conversations ·

2026/07/28

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 at conferences or making social media posts, there are many ways to have a positive influence on your clients and your community. Join us for inspiration and support to all of you who are working to change the world, one exercise at a time!Moving Conversation Socials Email:

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62:39

Pilates Evolution with Troy McCarty

Moving Conversations ·

2026/07/21

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 King and Romana Kryzanowska, Troy has developed an engaged and precise teaching style that fully embodies the essence of the work while adapting it to the client in front of him. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from a true master teacher!Moving Conversation Socials Email:

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58:29

Preparing for Hip Replacement Surgery

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2026/07/14

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. In some cases, a strong program to prepare for surgery can decrease hip pain, improve functional capabilities and negate the need for surgery. Case studies and program principles are the focus of this episodeMoving Conversation Socials Email: movingconvos@gmail.comIG: @movingconvosFB: Moving

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62:39

Hip Replacement Followup

Moving Conversations ·

2026/07/07

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 with clients with posterior, posterior lateral, lateral or anterior surgical approaches. We also talk about what to do when a client comes to you very early in their post surgery journey rather than after a 6 week to 3 month course of physical therapy. This is not an uncommon occurrence and we

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61:26

Pilates and Hip Replacements with Beth Kaplanek

Moving Conversations ·

2026/06/30

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 be aware of and how to progress a client safely are essential skills for managing clients with this common condition. Beth Kaplanek has both a personal and a professional interest in the topic and discovered the benefits of Pilates after her first hip replacement 26 years ago! This

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58:07

GLP1 and Exercise Update!

Moving Conversations ·

2026/06/23

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 anti-inflammatory and heart protective effects as well as the challenges of muscle loss, fatigue and emotional impacts. With close to 10% of the US population on one of these drugs, understanding how they affect your clients in the studio is essential.Moving Conversation Socials Email:

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56:36

Menopause Managed with Dr. Diedra Manns DPT

Moving Conversations ·

2026/06/16

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, medication where appropriate alongand cognitive and emotional support. Today’s episode focuses on the myofascial effects of menopause and strategies for managing them to improve women’s ability to stay focused, energetic and effective during this part of the life span. To book a Complimentary

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59:30

Influencer or Educator?

Moving Conversations ·

2026/06/09

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 move, to influencers doing crazy things on Pilates equipment, it’s a wild world out there. Join Nora and Brian for some straight talk on the difference between an educator and an influencer and on how influencer culture affects all of us.Moving Conversation Socials Email:

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52:24

Walk Before You Run

Moving Conversations ·

2026/06/02

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 starting point when designing programs for challenging clients. Through case examples, client management strategies and assessment, we provide a framework to get you started. Moving Conversation Socials Email: movingconvos@gmail.comIG: @movingconvosFB: Moving ConversationsYoutube:

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50:23

Breath! With Helen Vanderburg

Moving Conversations ·

2026/05/26

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 variety of fitness modalities than anyone else we know. This conversation includes key ways to use breath to activate, balance, and restore the body and mind and provides practical examples for exploring and expanding the use of breath with your clients and classes.Moving Conversation

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