This week, Jenna gives a recap of the Live Life Motherhood Conference. Her guest is Ken Gilbert, MA, is a Somatic Educator and Theatre Artist. Ken has practiced Body Contrology since 1994 to support his desire to be fully expressive through his body. Ken brings a multi-faceted, evolved perspective to his Pilates practice in his program of “Integrating Pilates” based on the fundamentals inherent of the work of Joseph H. Pilates, The Ron Fletcher Work™, and Nia® (Movement arts fitness, training, a...
Nov 08, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Jenna takes you on a behind-the-scenes trek through her personal experience attending and teaching at the 18th Pilates Method Alliance Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. You'll hear about some of the sessions she attended as well as her mat classes and MATAPALOOZA! There's also a #jennagem for teaching empowerment and a special shoutout to a community member! Congratulations to all presenters, attendees and the staff and board of the PMA for a memorable experience! All episodes referenced in this epis...
Nov 01, 2018•47 min
This week, Jenna shares about a "chaos-y" Monday (it's calming down - she promises!!) We hear a recap of the 10th anniversary of Pilates On Tour in Chicago and receive a reminder about the community questions that you can answer - see the notes below for more info. Our guest this week is Leah Stewart of Live Life Pilates. The conversation between Jenna and Leah extends beyond pre and post natal Pilates and into the realms of empowerment, confidence and community amongst women. You can join both ...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 30 min
This week Jenna announces a major milestone of the podcast. She also sings her praises for the Runity Program and gives some insight into her thoughts and feelings about continuing education. There is a special #jennagem this week that includes an assignment for YOU! You'll be completing an exercise to help you identify your beliefs surrounding the role of the Pilates Teacher and determine whether or not those beliefs are currently serving your teaching practice. Don't forget to check out our li...
Oct 11, 2018•48 min
This week Jenna shares some upcoming events, including the first Pilates Unfiltered LIVE recording in Long Beach, CA. Her guest this week is Jill Hinson of Core Studio in NC. The conversation spans downsizing her studio, centering in on the community she wanted to serve and forming a non-profit company called The Core Compassion Project. You'll hear some real talk about creating inclusive environments in both the pre-commentary as well as the interview. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Pilates An...
Oct 04, 2018•1 hr 24 min
On this week's community episode, Jenna shares about some major shifts for her family as well as her business and how she's managing some BIG changes within these realms. We catch up on current events, learn about how to discern whether the person who you thought was your mentor is actually the right fit for the job, and also hear the answers to our community questions! Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime , Profitable Pilates , 8th Avenue Rail , Fusion Pilates EDU Links (in order of ...
Sep 27, 2018•56 min
This week's episode welcomes esteemed teacher, Rael Isacowitz of BASI Pilates. Jenna and Rael share a conversation about the influence that one's physical environment has over the mind, body, and spirit of the Pilates Teacher. They take a deep dive into the untapped resource of the mind and how a connection to to the principles from a place of mindfulness can yield the largest impact that the Pilates Method has to offer. You'll definitely want to have your notebook handy for the gems that are re...
Sep 20, 2018•1 hr 37 min
It's our first Community Episode of the new format! Check in with upcoming Pilates events, listener call-ins and a special #jennagem to help you navigate through times of transition with grace. Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime , Lesley Logan , Naboso Technology , Fusion Pilates EDU Links: Hundred Handshake Book a Session With Mariska Breland POT Chicago Pilates Unfiltered Live Events - Book at team@jennazaffino.com...
Sep 13, 2018•47 min
This week we kick off the new format of the show with an interview with Benjamin Degenhardt! You'll hear all about the arrival of 360 Pilates online - the brand new home to the 360 Pilates catalogue. Jenna brings everyone up to speed on our new format, and gives the listeners a callout: call our hotline to answer the question "Where in the world is your Pilates studio?" Call 331-240-1655. References: 360 Pilates Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Sustaining | Pilates Anytime Interview | Lesley Loga...
Sep 06, 2018•1 hr 3 min
TRIGGER WARNING: The subjects of menstrual cycles, infertility, pregnancy, childbirth and hysterectomy are discussed in this episode. Jenna drops in for a bonus episode to share the story of her recent surgery. After a long battle with infertility, resulting in the birth of her son via emergency c-section, Jenna found pain to be riding side-car to her life. Thinking this was her "cross to bear" she sought out to manage pain through Pilates, bodywork and meditative practices. It was a serendipito...
Aug 16, 2018•55 min
Jenna has a candid check-in call with Carrie Pages, Anula Maiberg, Jessica Valant, and Lesley Logan. They discuss everything from setting your rates, to traveling, to social media. It's an insiders take on how professionals discuss their work and support each other's lives!
Aug 09, 2018•1 hr 17 min
We're pulling the curtain back on our own office! Jenna has a conversation with her Administrator, Melanie Neumeier, about the development of their working and personal relationship and share their secrets to growing successful, and collaborative support team in any business! Special Thanks to our Sponsor, Yoga Anytime
Jul 26, 2018•1 hr 38 min
In the finale episode, Jenna is joined by Pilates Anytime fixture, BASI faculty and friend, Meredith Rogers. The duo reminisce about how they cultivated a long-distance friendship, the importance of creating a space for client discovery and the future of the Pilates industry. In true finale fashion, there is also a game! Listen in as these two pros get personal about having an in-person and online career in the field of teaching Pilates! Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime , Profitab...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 36 min
This week, Jenna takes us on a recap of the first ever Momentum Fest, and shares her experience of a paradigm shift in the world of Pilates conferences. She is joined by Pilates Pro, Jeana Pfeifer for a raw and exposing conversation that builds awareness about teachers and movers in the LGBTQIA community. This talk helps us all assess how we may be practicing exclusivity without even knowing it and also offers simple tips to easily create inclusivity within our own studio walls. References: Ball...
Jun 28, 2018•1 hr 41 min
This week Jenna recaps the Polestar Experience with Dr Brent Anderson and shares a #jennagem on cultivating your message and teaching philosophy. Our guest is Saul Choza, of Winsor Choza Pilates. Jenna and Saul share their love affair with teaching, how they keep their inspiration going and talk about finding your voice within an established method of movement. This episode is inspiration on high! Roll Up Video Jenna & Saul Discuss Special Thanks to Our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime , Profitable...
Jun 21, 2018•2 hr
We're getting weird this week when Jenna dives deep into creating authentic social media feeds, being unapologetic with your weirdness and also unveils a new listener challenge called "MEME MY FACE!" Our guests, Cara Reeser and Jeremy Laverdure are ready to share the magic that happens when inspiration meets science with their new course offerings, Movement Science Made Simple. You'll hear the duo's history and how their collaboration is paving the way for new ways of considering movement for th...
Jun 14, 2018•1 hr 56 min
Jenna shares a simple teaching affirmation tool for Pilates teachers and gives us a recap on her NYC pilgrimage. She also discusses your personal movement story as being your greatest teaching device - and YES! There is homework for this #jennagem! Our guest this week is The Hybrid Of Masters, Jillian Hessel. We do a deep dive back to her serendipitous journey of working with some of the most memorable names of Pilates History. We'll hear how her beautiful journey set the foundation for her to c...
Jun 07, 2018•2 hr 5 min
This week we talk about managing the ego’s hold over our first impressions. Our guest this week is Carolyne Anthony of the Center for Women’s Fitness. We talk about changing the paradigm for pre and post natal movement programs and embracing menopause as a powerful opportunity for growth. Special thanks to our sponsors: Pilates Anytime , Profitable Pilates , Keep Simple Design , 8th Avenue Rail , WAPilates International Diastasis Recti Awareness Day Event Support Laura & Jon Grant with Soul ...
May 31, 2018•1 hr 44 min
Jenna recovers from her son's 4 yr old birthday pandemonium and reflects on a popular blog post posing the argument that anatomy knowledge is not necessary for teaching Pilates. We discuss the difference between calling out someone on the internet, calling in someone on the internet and the ramifications of both choices. Our guest is the diva, Diane Severino, a movement muse of Ron Fletcher's who ran his studio and laid the foundation for generations of Pilates Teachers to come! Diane's Classes ...
May 24, 2018•1 hr 51 min
This week we talk about the value of taking a movement sabbatical and the strategies to get back online with your practice. Jenna finally answers the question "How do you do it all?" and we get down and dirty with the biopsychosocial model of physical therapy with physio, Nick Hannah. The conversation covers the importance of client empowerment, updated relevant research and the stories behind Nick's popular instagram feed, @hannahmoves. OH - and there's also a little bit about the pelvic floor ...
May 17, 2018•2 hr 5 min
In this episode, Jenna shares a fail of the ego and also gives us an insider's peek into one of her Pilates sessions to listen to a creative strategy that she used to work with her client's mindset surrounding pain. We welcome Ingrid Thompson: a Business Mentor that specializes in working with health professionals to create, start, and grow a business. She and Jenna weave through the ins and outs of what it means to start, run, and maintain a successful business - particularly in the Pilates ind...
May 10, 2018•2 hr 3 min
It's the Season 6 Premiere! In our opening act, Jenna reviews the happenings over the break and introduces the expanded platform of conversations about all walks of Pilates Professional. We'll hear about upcoming events in the community, a #jennagem about choosing an archetype to model your teaching role after and the pièce de résistance: an interview with Kathryn Ross Nash! Learn about Kathy's Red Thread methodology, supporting teachers through movement-based courses and her definition of "Zen ...
May 03, 2018•1 hr 55 min
FLASHBACK!! In honor of the launch of Pilates Unfiltered Gives Back initiative, we are replaying the interview that started it all!! Listen to this fantastic conversation with Jenna & Elizabeth while you order your "Why Not?" shirt to benefit the PMA®'s Heroes in Motion® here: https://teespring.com/shop/why-not-pilates-unfiltered ........................................ Jenna explores the idea of considering sensations vs. positions and warms up her singing voice to introduce this week's gue...
Apr 26, 2018•2 hr 4 min
This is an extra-unfiltered bonus episode with Teresa Ellis of Pilates Barre & Jams. She and Jenna have a raw and honest conversation that started with a tone-deaf social media post and led to a beautiful conversation that was tough, but provided much opportunity for listening and learning. They cover topics from identity, to race, to privilege, to gender, to body image, to the Pilates/fitness industry, and more. This is a conversation not to miss!! References: Decolonizing Fitness Childish ...
Apr 18, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Did you miss us? We have a special Bonus Episode treat for you! In Episode 49, Jenna shared about how a post from Anula Maiberg had caused a triggered reaction. Jenna chose to own the trigger, call Anula and ask if it was ok to speak about it on that episode. In this episode, you get to hear the follow up conversation that touches on owning our reactions, having progressive and respectful conversations and agreeing to disagree. It's a juicy bonus between friends that celebrates individual expres...
Mar 29, 2018•1 hr 3 min
In the Season 5 Finale, we pay tribute to the legendary Mari Winsor! From those who have never met Mari to a few who were close to her, Pilates Professionals share their stories of how Mari's work has impacted their lives. Thanks to the miracle of technology, Jenna was able to ask a number of questions that Mari answered via email. Enjoy this tribute to a woman who forged the way for so many of us to do what we love to do for our career! Special Thanks to: Pilates Anytime , Profitable Pilates , ...
Mar 22, 2018•1 hr 36 min
IT'S A FLASHBACK WEEK! Have some fun this week listening to the #marchmatness man, Benjamin Degenhardt and Jenna from our Season 1 finale. New episode in your feed next week! It's the Season One Finale!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! We are tickled to have Benjamin Degenhardt join Jenna as her co-host for the closing episode of the season. This episode gets into the true spirit of Unfiltered: chock full of sincerity and giggles, Jenna & Benjamin open up about their perspectives about teach...
Mar 08, 2018•1 hr 23 min
This week we talk about shining a spotlight on what's really happening in our movement session. Our guest this week is Kaleen Canevari of The Fit Reformer. You're going to learn about all the best practices for taking care of your equipment, and how it's not as hard as you might think! Special Maintenance Guide from our Guest, Kaleen Canavari: CLICK HERE! Info on special Mari Winsor birthday benefit: CLICK HERE! Jenna's Interview with Breathe Education: CLICK HERE! Jennifer Golden Zumann GoFundM...
Mar 01, 2018•1 hr 44 min
This week we talk about how fortitude is the prelude for gaining strength. Our guest this week is Kyria Sabin Waugaman, Director of Fletcher Pilates International. She and Jenna reminisce about Ron Fletcher, discuss the evolution of professionalism in the industry, and about the moment you realize the universe has other plans for you. References: Remembering Ron Video on Pilates Anytime Special Thanks To: Pilates Anytime , Profitable Pilates , Pilates Education Institute , Health IQ , Pure Body ...
Feb 22, 2018•1 hr 56 min
This week we talk about celebrating milestones and finding inspiration in our surroundings. Our guest this week is the Pilates Nerd herself, Karen Shiel Ellis. Karen and Jenna talk about the balancing act of motherhood and business ownership, managing thyroid conditions, and the unexpected gem of her clothing line, The Pilates Nerd. References Hip Sobriety Stop the Thyroid Madness by Janie A. Bowthorpe The Adrenal Thyroid Revolution by Aviva Jill Romm How I Built This Podcast by Guy Raz Special ...
Feb 15, 2018•2 hr 10 min
