Liz and Lee present two inspiring and powerful interviews in the second episode of our Back to School series. They sit down with Molly Shaw and Christopher Capel of Communities in Schools and discuss how they are helping students and families most impacted by the coronavirus crisis. In their conversation with Ginger McAdams, a first grade teacher at Charlotte Latin School, Liz and Lee learn the power of resilience, silence and community. Ginger shares a realistic approach to heading back to (hom...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Going back to school in the fall should be a fun and exciting time for children, but with COVID-19 and required changes to help keep everyone safe, parents are left scrambling for answers. Liz and Lee sat down with Head of Charlotte Country Day School Mark Reed to ask some of your biggest back to school questions.
Jul 23, 2020•30 min
On today’s episode of Hilliard Studio Podcast, Liz and Lee talk to author James Nestor about his new book, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art , which was published in May 2020 through Riverhead/Penguin Random House. James talks to Liz and Lee about the science behind breathing and how to control it. Learn more about James at mrjamesnestor.com .
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Hilliard Studio Method is finally on Tik Tok and Liz and Lee are trying to figure out what it’s all about! They discuss what’s in store for the studio as Phase Three approaches, how Corona Fatigue is getting real, Liz’s skincare secret weapon, and when a fact is, in fact, not a fact.
Jun 25, 2020•30 min
Liz and Lee take a romp through childhood sports, play and expectations in the light of postponed sports during Covid 19 and how movement, play and team sports shaped who they are today. Remember to sign up for streaming workout classes via Zoom at hilliardstudiomethod.com .
Jun 16, 2020•22 min
Liz and Lee welcome Rebecca Fallon MS, MHWC, a psychologist and Director of Wellness Services at Sotile Center for Resilience. Their conversation explores meditation, mindfulness, compassion and guilt and how we can be more fully present especially in uncertain times. With a physical and mental practice of forgiving our selves for self-criticism, we can approach life with a greater sense of awareness and compassion for our family, friends and the broader world around us. Visit Sotile Center for ...
Jun 04, 2020•52 min
Phase Two Pivot, Keep on Dancing! As North Carolina moves into Phase Two of the reopening process, Liz Hilliard and Lee Kennelly give you the latest update on Hilliard Studio Method, including when in-person classes might resume (and where!) and how you can stream workouts online in the meantime. Plus, Lee and Liz talk about how the arts and creativity have helped them adjust during quarantine. Finally, get up out of your seat as Lee and Liz lead you through a quick and refreshing five minute lu...
May 27, 2020•30 min
This week Liz and Lee talk candidly about what resonates as real and what doesn’t in the midst of our continued uncertainty during this time of quarantine. They chat relationships and how they are navigating the fear of the unknown and how mindfulness will play a role in our new normal. They cap it off with a celebration of birthdays and life. Sign up for live streaming HSM classes at hilliardstudiomethod.com
May 20, 2020•36 min
With the first steps towards reopening business around Charlotte upon us, Liz and Lee give you the information that you need to know right now about the plans for HSM. Spoiler alert: you can now enter the store for retail sales, and if all goes well, we'll resume limited in-person classes May 22. Tune in now to get the details! Stick around for some deep conversations after that. Lee and Liz speak about Ahmaud Arbery, the role of religion in their lives, and what we can learn from Disney charact...
May 11, 2020•34 min
Today, Lee and Liz sit down with Madison Kennedy, one of Hilliard Studio Method's trainers, and swimmer for the USA National team. A professional swimmer for more than a decade, you can catch Madison at your next HSM class leading the workout. In this episode, Madison talks about her career as a swimmer, her experience at the Olympics, body image issues, and the five things *she's* been enjoying about quarantine. Make sure to visit hilliardstudiomethod.com to take 10% off your retail order throu...
May 04, 2020•48 min
If you've been to a Hilliard Studio Method class before, you know that it's not something you ease into. In fact, there is no beginner or introductory course (Liz explains why in this episode). Everyone who steps into HSM, or has streamed one of our online streaming classes, feels a decent amount of burn at some point. If you've been on your third set of wall squats and you are wondering why you would ever do these things to yourself, today's episode is for you. Liz and Lee talk about body consc...
Apr 27, 2020•24 min
Long-time friends of Hilliard Studio Method Page and Jake Fehling join Lee and Liz in today's episode of the podcast. For those of you familiar with HSM, you probably know Jake and Page from being one of the most engaging couples in the city. From anchoring one of Charlotte's top news stations to leading marketing for a mortgage company to hosting their own podcast, the Fehling's are not shy people. Today's episode lets you sit in on a conversation with Jake and Page as they talk about how they'...
Apr 20, 2020•51 min
During the recent pink moon, hosts Lee Kennelly and Liz Hilliard discussed a wide range of topics as we continue through quarantine. And just like always, the conversation get real! In today's episode of Hilliard Studio Podcast, the ladies talk about the inspiration of the dragon in the HSM logo, Liz's thoughts on applying for the PPP loan, astrological signs (guess who's a Taurus and who's a Aquarius?), and how the two of them approach the gap in their age. Remember to take 10% off your order o...
Apr 13, 2020•29 min
We check in with Lee and Liz as we enter three weeks of quarantine in Charlotte. Despite the temporary closure of HSM, Liz and Lee talk about how their lives have changed. One thing that hasn't changed? The ladies' love of wine. But with all the extra time on your hands, can too much of a good thing be bad for you? Liz and Lee discuss. Finally, stay fit with a quick and easy at home workout based on your core and planks.
Apr 06, 2020•23 min
We are absolutely blown away at the response we got to the launch of Hilliard Studio Podcast. To celebrate, we figured why not release another episode? Tune into today's episode for a quick Q&A with hosts Liz Hilliard and Lee Kennelly. Need to keep the HSM flow going despite being stuck at home? Sign up for our online streaming classes, live now at hilliardstudiomethod.com! Click this link to get a special rate (just $19 per month) as our thank you for tuning into the podcast: https://stream...
Apr 01, 2020•16 min
As of today, Hilliard Studio Method has been temporarily closed for almost two weeks due to the effects of COVID-19. We have planned to launch a podcast for a while now, and we figured, what better time than while we are all at home? Because even if we are required to social distance from each other, we still need to be connected with each other. You can expect healthy living tips, workouts, candid conversations, and much, much more. Please subscribe to Hilliard Studio Podcast wherever you get y...
Mar 30, 2020•19 min
Hilliard Studio Podcast is your source for all things happening in the Hilliard Studio Method world. Located in Charlotte, NC, and hosted by studio owner and manager Liz Hilliard and Lee Kennelly, Hilliard Studio Podcast gives you candid conversations and healthy living tips. Listen now to find out more!
Mar 01, 2020•1 min
