Best Dianne Bondy Podcasts (2024)

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Pilates Teacher Self-Care 21:22

18h ago21:22

21:22

Teachers are such generous people who give so selflessly to their students and often forget to take care of themselves. In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, we discuss the importance of Pilates teacher self-care. Tune in to hear all about why you need to prioritize self-care, why you need to set clear boundaries about who you are capable of tea…

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Teaching as Performance 15:20

8d ago15:20

15:20

The role of teaching is both an art and a science. It encompasses many different aspects and skills, all put together to create an atmosphere conducive to learning, engagement, motivation, and inspiration! It’s important that we understand what skills we need, to do just that. Join Hannah as she dives deep into why aspects of teaching have some ele…

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Husband and Wife Pilates Team 20:11

22d ago20:11

20:11

Like any relationship, a business partnership with your spouse brings unique opportunities and challenges to overcome together. Today on The Pilates Exchange, Hannah’s husband and business partner, Christian Teutscher, joins us to talk about what it’s like to work with your partner in your business and teach with them full-time, 24 hours a day! We …

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Do We Need to Motivate Pilates Clients 30:37

29d ago30:37

30:37

Today on The Pilates Exchange Podcast, Hannah broaches a topic of discussion that has been popping up in a few different Facebook groups lately: do we need to motivate our clients? Is it part of our job as Pilates instructors to make sure that they stay engaged and keep coming to classes? Or does our job description end with generously sharing our …

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Pilates Imposter with Hannah Teutscher 39:56

1M ago39:56

39:56

The idea of imposter syndrome can feel intrusive and big. That feeling of shame, self-doubt, unworthiness, or that you are, in fact, unknowingly clueless. But is it possible, that some level of self-doubt is in essence, normal? Perhaps because of our passionate drive surrounding what we do? Join Hannah as she unpacks imposter syndrome in Pilates as…

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Pilates Police with Natalie Wilson 55:51

2M ago55:51

55:51

For a lot of us movement teachers and coaches, moving our bodies ultimately changed our lives leading to one of our biggest goals: to simply get our clients moving! Moving the body in different ways is truly a process of discovery. It’s about being curious and about seeing what it can or cannot do. The evolution of our industry is inevitable and to…

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Pilates, Scoliosis, and Raphael Bender 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

Joining Hannah on the Pilates Exchange podcast is exercise physiologist and Pilates instructor, Raphael Bender. He's the owner of Breathe Education, a company that specialises in training Pilates instructors to excel in rehabilitation and anatomy, as well as helping them build their businesses; all conducted online. In today's episode, we dive into…

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Pilates and Yoga with Dianne Bondy 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

Joining us for yet another tough, but much-needed and inspiring conversation, is Dianne Bondy, E-RYT 500, YACEP. Dianne is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga and Pilates instructor, and the driving force behind the Yoga for All Movement. Her groundbreaking approach to yoga transcends traditional boundaries, empowering individuals of…

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Music in Pilates Classes 19:32

3M ago19:32

19:32

This episode is the third instalment of our series exploring the role of music in pilates classes. Our first episode focused on the benefits of including music in your classes, while the second instalment covered all the reasons why you shouldn’t incorporate music into your teaching structure. During this conversation, we talk about both! Our prima…

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Why You Shouldn’t Use Music for Your Pilates Class 19:39

3M ago19:39

19:39

There is so much polarisation around whether or not music belongs in Pilates classes. This episode forms part two of our three-part series, which explores different viewpoints on the topic and focuses on why you might want to consider turning the music off in your Pilates class. Although these choices are deeply personal, today’s conversation explo…

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Why You Should Use Music For Your Pilates Class 23:29

3M ago23:29

23:29

Music in Pilates class has been hotly debated for years, and this episode forms the first installment of a three-part series exploring exactly that. We delve into the science supporting the use of music in your classes and explore the emotional benefits that make it a compelling choice. We also touch on some of the programming behind how to use mus…

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Pilates Evolution 25:54

3M ago25:54

25:54

The evolution of something is often defined as distinguishable differences resulting from modifications in successive generations. When we examine the movement and methodology of various disciplines, especially those with a long history, they no longer resemble their original forms. Movement evolves with each retelling of the story. Pilates and its…

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Say No to Cher and Yes to Yourself 18:05

4M ago18:05

18:05

Sometimes opportunities come our way, and it’s only later that we realize their implications for the rest of our lives. During this episode, your host, Hannah Teutscher, shares one of the crazier experiences of her dance career. While the details of this example might not resonate with your own experience, it illustrates a principle we could all be…

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Teaching Pilates When You Are NOT a Native Speaker with Christian Teutscher 17:30

4M ago17:30

17:30

Today on the Pilates Exchange podcast, we delve into the topic of teaching in a second language. Hannah and Christian Teutscher are both experienced in doing it and want to dive into a discussion on the good, the bad, and the embarrassing! Tune in for valuable insights on navigating Pilates instruction when not a native speaker. We unravel the chal…

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Scoliosis, Schroth and Pilates with Meredith Weiss 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Many movement professionals don’t yet know how valuable the principles of Schroth are in their daily teachings, especially for patients with scoliosis. So today, we decided to call on the internationally appointed SSOL Schroth Method teacher, Meredith Weiss, to help us gain a deeper understanding of scoliosis and how the Schroth Method ties into it…

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Size Diverse Pilates with Rachel Piper 55:36

4M ago55:36

55:36

How boring would we be if we all looked the same? We all carry abundance in certain parts of our bodies and today’s guest is passionate about changing the stigma surrounding movement for larger-bodied people. Rachel Piper is the owner of Size Diverse Pilates, a company focused on making Pilates accessible for all people. Tuning in, you’ll hear all …

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Consent and Tactile Cueing in Yoga and Pilates 52:00

5M ago52:00

52:00

Movement teachers have the power to help people move their bodies in a way that makes them feel alive! Joining us today is Rebecca Sebastian, a yoga therapist with more than 20 years of teaching experience, a yoga studio and apothecary owner, and the host of the Working in Yoga podcast to discuss tactile cueing and consent. Tuning in, you’ll hear a…

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Posture and Pilates 28:53

5M ago28:53

28:53

We're about to delve into a topic that may stir some debate, though its significance can't be denied. Exploring the subject of posture has the potential to alleviate a considerable amount of stress for Pilates teachers and that's precisely why we're tackling it today. Get ready to explore Posture and Pilates on today's episode of The Pilates Exchan…

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Questions to Ask Before You Sign Up For Pilates Teacher Training 49:41

5M ago49:41

49:41

There are so many different aspects to a teacher training program that can make or break the experience for you. But where do you start? What questions are important? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Tune into this episode of The Pilates Exchange to discover the crucial questions to ask to ensure your Pilates teacher training experience is inc…

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What Makes a Master Teacher 27:36

5M ago27:36

27:36

In the world of dance, yoga, and Pilates, the term "Master Teacher" often surfaces. But what exactly does it mean? At times, it appears to be a self-appointed title, as there's a lack of clear definitions or criteria to determine who qualifies as a master teacher. Today, Hannah embarks on a journey to explore her interpretation of what it means to …

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Keep Your Thoughts about Other Bodies to Yourself 21:05

6M ago21:05

21:05

In the fitness industry, there is often too much emphasis placed on being a certain shape and size. Even though there isn’t just one way to be strong, fit, and healthy, the images typically showcased in related marketing, social media posts, and education are still pretty clichéd: noticeably muscular men and slender women who “glow” rather than swe…

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Body Image Problem in Pilates 28:54

6M ago28:54

28:54

There is this idea floundering around the Pilates world that practising Pilates will transform your body into one akin to a professional dancer. You know, one that is thin, muscular, and hardly contains body fat. Which simply isn’t true, nor is it really even possible. Today, Hannah explores the idea of unconscious bias and its role in body imaging…

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Train the Trainers Alumni Audit with Natsu Sasaki 33:59

6M ago33:59

33:59

It can be hard to navigate life after a dance career, especially when it spans two decades. But finding direction can lead to great rewards. During this episode, Natsu Sasaki, a former dancer with a twenty-year legacy and founder of Natsu Face Yoga, joins us to share her wisdom. Tuning in, you’ll hear about her early introductions to the world of d…

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Pain Science and Pilates with Colleen Jorgensen 1:04:25

6M ago1:04:25

1:04:25

As teachers, we have the amazing opportunity to create spaces where growth, freedom, safety, and a spirit of play can thrive! Today, we embark on an in-depth exploration of pain as a complex phenomenon. Pain is a manifestation of the intricate processes within the nervous system, which processes information from various sources. Everything, from th…

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Let Yourself Be a Student 18:44

6M ago18:44

18:44

Making the transition from student to teacher can be a challenging process. You need to go from concentrating on yourself to focusing on leading an entire class and paying attention to every single student in the room! Plus, you’re now using your voice to communicate instructions to a large group of people, sometimes for hours at a time. There is a…

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Imposter Syndrome and Pilates 15:05

7M ago15:05

15:05

So many pilates teachers experience imposter syndrome whether it’s because of a lack of skills in the art of teaching or because we feel that we will never know enough to be good enough teachers. Have you ever felt this way? If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you! Tune in today as we delve into the different ways imposter syndrome shows…

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Exploring Different Tools for Teaching Advanced High-Level Students 19:20

7M ago19:20

19:20

Taking on a class or training session with an advanced student might sometimes evoke a sense of uncertainty regarding what we, as their instructors, can offer them. This can be especially true when their physical practice looks ‘already perfect.’ It’s in this space, that it’s important to remember that we are here to help people move, enjoy, and lo…

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The Biggest Cueing Mistakes We Make and How to Fix Them 19:56

7M ago19:56

19:56

As pilates teachers, we are bound to make some cueing mistakes from time to time, and finding ways to fix those issues can make for more effective, results-driven sessions. In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, we are delving into the biggest cueing mistakes teachers make and how you can fix them. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about how spending to…

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Ethical Social Media for Pilates 19:55

7M ago19:55

19:55

In our global society, social media often plays an integral part in our livelihoods and in our businesses. So, how can we as movement teachers and coaches make use of it in the most ethical way? Make sure you tune into this episode of The Pilates Exchange, where we delve into the big world of social media! Today, we share our thoughts on the ethics…

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Shame Free Teaching with Christian Teutscher 18:54

8M ago18:54

18:54

As movement coaches and teachers, we want to focus on creating environments that are shame-free and fun for all our students, no matter their age or competency levels! Our conversation today stems from the idea of how we grew up as dancers, with different teachers, all who inevitably had an influence on us. Whether that influence was on our psychol…

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Navigating the Critical Voice of Our Internal Dialogue 25:15

8M ago25:15

25:15

We are often so concerned with the physicalities of movement in our sessions, however, part of our role as movement teachers can be to create awareness of what is happening on the inside of the minds of our students. In this episode, we explore that inner critical voice, or inner monologue, that many of us have experienced. We talk about what to do…

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Cultivating Growth Mindset as Movement Teachers 33:44

8M ago33:44

33:44

As movement teachers, we know or have observed that growth is never linear and opportunities to fail greatly impact the growth trajectory. Today, we dive into a topic that is very much a pop culture phrase going around at the moment, the ‘growth mindset’. We explore what it means as it relates to movement teachers or studio owners and discuss what …

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Introduction to the Art and Philosophy of Movement 15:54

8M ago15:54

15:54

Welcome to The Pilates Exchange, a podcast that delves deep into the art and philosophy of beautiful movement mixed with evidence-based exercise science, where we challenge myths, explore concepts, and engage in healthy debate with intrigue and curiosity. In this, our first episode, you’ll meet our host Hannah Teutscher who talks about her backgrou…

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S2EP20: Reclaiming Your Energy with Caroline Shola Arewa 1:00:03

11M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Shola.co.uk Energy4lifecoach.comBy Dianne Bondy

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S2EP19: Blooming with Elyse Kaye 44:36

11M ago44:36

44:36

Bloom BrasBy Dianne Bondy

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S2EP18: Unapologetically Fat with Shannon Kaneshige 49:42

12M ago49:42

49:42

www.fringeish.com Shannon's Instagram Shannon's TikTok Shannon's YoutubeBy Dianne Bondy

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S2EP17: Liberation, Boundaries and Joy with Tony Nabors 50:44

12M ago50:44

50:44

Racial Equity Insights - https://www.racialequityinsights.com/ “If you have come here to help me you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” - Lilla Watson (Murri {Indigenous Australian} visual artist, activist and academic)…

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S2EP16: Black Girl Magic In Action with Dr. Angel Jones PhD 1:11:39

1y ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Dr. Angel Jones PhD Website Buy Street ScholarBy Dianne Bondy

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S2E15: The Murder of Tyre Nichols 26:06

1y ago26:06

26:06

Support the Tyre Nichols Memorial FundBy Dianne Bondy

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S2EP14: Ditching Diet Culture with Abby Langer 59:10

1y ago59:10

59:10

Abby’s Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/abbylangernutrition Amanda Thebe: https://www.instagram.com/amanda.thebe/ Dr Jen Gunter: https://www.instagram.com/drjengunter/By Dianne Bondy

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S2E13: What Does It Mean To Be Disabled with Christine Quaglia 1:34:48

1y ago1:34:48

1:34:48

TEDx - What The What; What words are and are not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QmprM3LsmM Charlotte’s Shadow by Dr. Anne-Marie DePape and Christine Quaglia MSW; illustrated by Kenzie Edge https://www.amazon.ca/Charlottes-Shadow-Dr-Anne-Marie-DePape/dp/1778164307By Dianne Bondy

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S2E12: Run For Your Life with The Fat Athlete Marci Braithwaite 56:09

1y ago56:09

56:09

The Fat Athlete: https://thefatathlete943825608.wordpress.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fat_athlete/By Dianne Bondy

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S2E11 Why Black Women Never Rest with Dr. Raquel Martin 55:03

1y ago55:03

55:03

How to leave spaces that you aren't not comfortable in and why you need to do that right now. Just because two people are black does not mean they understand one another. Working with individuals who resemble the individuals that oppress you. The difference between being assertive and being aggressive. Pregnancy for a white person vs a black person…

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S2E10: Everything You Know About Aging is Wrong 1:11:19

1+ y ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Becca Levy - Breaking the Age Code - find on Amazon Music or Amazon Books Ashton Applewhite - Let's End Agism TedxTalk Habit Stacking - and why it is the easiest way to start new habits.By Dianne Bondy

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S2E9: Meghan, Harry, Colorism, and Colonialism, 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

The each their own. I'm coming on here for an impromptu solo episode to share commentary on a think piece I discovered on social media recently that dives into a discussion about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's new Netflix docu-series. Have you seen it yet? Join me here and let's keep the conversation going. These topics will always be relevant an…

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S2E8: Having a Nice Day is a State of Mind 50:08

1+ y ago50:08

50:08

Medicine and health comes down to the patient and what their own treatment plan and level of care needs to be. It's not about fitting into a box. What does it mean to 'have a nice day?' and why does it seem like everyone says that to one another. Do actions that support what you want to work on for that day and how you want to feel. Accessing the r…

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Ep 33. Buddhism and Intuitive Eating with Jenna Hollenstein 1:06:58

1+ y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Intuitive Eating is an incredible approach for people seeking to heal their relationships with food and their bodies. But it's not without its challenges. In this episode I speak with the wonderful Jenna Hollenstein, who brings years of experience as a non-diet dietitian and meditation teacher to the table to help us understand how to tolerate the …

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S2E7: Building and Sustaining Community with Niya Bajaj 1:06:14

1+ y ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Living up to my parent's expectations..or not! the importance of building a community and then sustaining it. not just because we are friends but because we are a community whether we agree with one another or not. How 200-hour yoga teacher training is the gateway to your yoga education and teaching journey How yoga therapists integrate blend very …

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S2E6 Break Free From Food Guilt with Mya Kwon 47:35

1+ y ago47:35

47:35

The diet culture mindset. Three tips for anyone struggling to unlearn their body narratives and make peace with their body. Instagram: @foodbody.peace Website: www.foodbodypeace.comBy Dianne Bondy

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S2E5. Loving Yourself In The Interim 1:12:44

1+ y ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Limited spots remaining for Christa's Liberated Yoga Retreat in Ghana, June 13-22, 2022 - Check it out here: https://www.christajaninefit.com/liberatedyogaretreat Find Christa on Instagram, YouTube, and Peleton using the handle @christajanineBy Dianne Bondy

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