If you've ever wondered about your relationship with alcohol, this episode is a must listen. Katie Tomaszewski and Jenna dive into a deep conversation surrounding sobriety and being "sober curious," a new-ish term coined by author, Ruby Warrington. Katie is a seasoned Pilates Pro, who found herself questioning her own relationship with alcohol after some life changes. Today, she runs a group called "Drynamics" that helps others go through this process of investigation with support. This episode ...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 47 min
We continue our event in Ann Arbor Michigan with a panel of esteemed studio owners. In this episode, we speak about some of the challenges that the Pilates Profession faces and how, as studio owners, we navigate these challenges. We also talk about the exercises we would bring with us if there was a Zombie Apocalypse. It's called balance :). Thank you to Elaine Economou and Move Wellness for hosting this live event as well as to our panel including Lynette Rasmussen , Tamara Aprea , Melissa Fran...
Jun 27, 2019•56 min
Conversations where hands are thrown up in the air, tears are shed, snorts of laughter are abundant and the connection is strong are my reason for podcasting. My conversation with Kelly Kane was more like a rebirth of purpose and reaffirmed why I started Pilates Unfiltered. Kelly Kane studied Pilates with Romana Krazanaska & Hila Paldi, completing her certification with The Pilates Institute. She has studied BodyMind Centering™, Continuum Movement™, Iyengar Yoga, and has done extensive Cross...
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 55 min
It's a community episode week and we're bringing you part one of a beautiful panel of studio owners in Ann Arbor, Michigan! In this spirited conversation, we take a deep dive into inquiry surrounding the Pilates community in Ann Arbor, the challenges within the role of owning a studio owner, changes we'd like to explore in the profession and setting examples by working together. Thank you to Elaine Economou and Move Wellness for hosting this live event as well as to our panel including Lynette R...
Jun 13, 2019•42 min
From the cacophony of working in big cities to teaching Pilates in Turks and Caicos, Kira Lamb's story is a multifaceted adventure in teaching, moving and life! In this beautiful conversation, Jenna and Kira connect through a deep dive of inquiry behind some of the stories that formed the driving forces behind Kira's gifts as a teacher of movement as well as many of the ways that our practices shift to meet the different stages of our lives. Get ready to think, laugh and be inspired! Remember to...
Jun 06, 2019•1 hr 38 min
In this week's community episode, Jenna gives away some impactful secrets regarding her journey to becoming an online entrepreneur. If you've ever dreamed of bringing your teaching online through an online studio or program that lives on the interweb, this episode will surely offer you some #jennagems! (In fact, Jenna was reprimanded by her online colleagues for giving away SO much in this episode, but she loves her PUP audience so much and therefore, you're getting all of the secrets!!) Listen ...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 5 min
This week's episode is a must-listen for all teachers of movement. Beth is a Pilates pro who works within the world of academia, teaching university-level movement, health education, and Pilates classes and coordinating the Mind-Body Fitness programs at the Auraria campus in Denver, Co. She works in collaboration with the LGBTQ Student Resource Center and the Phoenix Center at Auraria, an office dedicated to assisting people who experience Interpersonal Violence. Because of the unique nature of ...
May 23, 2019•1 hr 50 min
In this week's passionately inspired episode, Jenna shares a helpful reminder for scheduling in breaks to your professional life. Her interview with Gary Calderone, author of The Pilates Path To Health, goes deep about how the method carries us beyond the boundaries of the studio and even the body itself! Be prepared to be challenged in your beliefs about just how far Pilates can take you in this charged conversation! Remember to leave us a review on iTunes to help people find us! Gary's Book: T...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 23 min
This week I get raw and honest about some of the most meaningful mistakes I've made as a Pilates studio owner. I'll share the mistake as well as the lesson I learned from the experience. I know that many of you will relate! Stay tuned for Part II in a few weeks where I'll cover the same subject with regards to taking my work online. It's my hope that sharing these stories will help you with your own journey through business ownership and teachers, not to worry - this episode is universal to the ...
May 02, 2019•49 min
This week we welcome Mary Peacock to the pod. After years of weight training and pursuing the traditional fitness path, Mary found that she was just not doing her body justice. In 1999, she began dabbling in Pilates and a year later was studying in studios across the U.S. with trainers from all over the world. Mary trained for over a decade under Romana Kryzanowska, her daughter Sari, and granddaughter, as well as Romana’s carefully selected Master Teachers and Teachers. She has also studied wit...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 35 min
We continue with the recording from our LIVE event in New Jersey this week. In this episode, we hear from the audience members, both teachers and enthusiasts, and even some former guests! We're joined by longtime podcast sponsor and friend, Ellen Atkins to hear her story of how she brought her business, "The Suburban Monk" to life. We also discuss the spirit aspect of the mind/body/spirit trifecta with former guest, Raven Marderosian of Shivaya Wellness. In the second part of the episode, we get...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 5 min
In Episode 87, we dive deep into the subject matter of our relationship with ourselves - in movement, in teaching, and in life with Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle. It's one that you will want to get the pen and paper out for and possibly the tissues, too. Wendy is an international leader in embodied movement. Her "movement pedigree" includes working with top leaders in both the Pilates realm as well as somatics and structural integration. The culmination of this rich background of work is a tapestry of ...
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 42 min
It's PUP LIVE in New Jersey!!! We traveled to @purepilatesnj for a special @teach_from_the_heart_live and Pilates Unfiltered LIVE weekend! Jenna spoke to owner, Carol Crincoli about the ups and downs of owning a studio, making changes to the business model and launching a product to serve the Pilates Profession. We also played an energetic game of "Never Have I Ever - Pilates Style!" and the conversation was so rich that we split the episode into two parts. Stay tuned for our next community epis...
Apr 04, 2019•57 min
This episode has been a long time coming. Chantill Lopez is a movement explorer, educator, and mentor and has made a 20-year career teaching Pilates; it still makes her smile. Her work focuses on teaching from the whole-person and whole-body perspective, drawing from brain-based learning frameworks, motivation and communication science, somatic and humanistic psychology, and other emerging models such as the polyvagal theory. She is the founder of the education company, Skillful Teaching , the c...
Mar 28, 2019•1 hr 38 min
It's our first INTERNATIONAL PUP LIVE EVENT, broadcasting from Wellington, New Zealand. In Episode 84, Jenna speaks with the founder of The Healing Place, Lizz Santos about her dream to start a business that serves the Pilates community by hosting educators from across the globe. Lizz is a passionate enthusiast who seeks to fill a niche in the New Zealand Pilates community and was Jenna's host for the weekend. We also play a rousing game of "Never Have I Ever" - Pilates-style and dive deep into ...
Mar 21, 2019•1 hr 22 min
The motivation for teaching as well as life abounds in this beautiful episode with Conni Ponturo, owner of Absolute Pilates Upstairs based in Woodland Hills, California. Jenna and Conni discuss the behind the scenes processes of the Pilates Teacher's Mindset, how to access and choose joy and everything in between! Conni is a leading authority in the field of pain-free living, which includes the power of creating a harmonious connection of mindset, emotions, and body. Respected for her unique app...
Mar 07, 2019•1 hr 32 min
In this week's community episode, we discuss changes to our Facebook Forum to bring the communication more into alignment with the purpose of the group and the show. We'll hear some spirited audio from the toddlers who take classes with Jenna, strategize through a write-in question about working in a class with clients who have special considerations and hear from members of our community who called in to share about their favorite Pilates word - we know, it sounds tame, but you'd be surprised t...
Feb 28, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Our guest this week is Pilates Pro, Jo McDonald. This conversation is rich, eye-opening, warm and thought-provoking. We talk about the origins of Jo's practice, which were initially steeped in a love for movement vs a need for a Perfect Education process. We also explore how curiosity led her to find a professional pathway that continues to provide her with inspiration and growth. Studio Owners - there are LOTS of great tips on running a cohesive staff within your studio environment :). Special ...
Feb 21, 2019•1 hr 26 min
It's our second Pilates Unfiltered LIVE Event episode. Jenna interviews Veronica Colwell, the owner of Vero Pilates about the culture in Long Beach, owning a studio remotely and considerations for thinking about opening a studio. The, we join the community in a spirited discussion about our professional roles, questions we should be asking, and the things that light us up. We are even joined by clients at the event who drop some pure movement GEMS! Join us at our next event at Pure Pilates in Ne...
Feb 14, 2019•1 hr 19 min
In this week's opener, we talk about the climb from burnout to fulfillment. Also, Jenna sings to her coffee... we may need an intervention... My guest this week is Heather Erdmann of Pure Body Studio and Pure Body Teacher Training in Houston, TX. Heather and Jenna get completely unfiltered about business, mentorship, and teacher training. It's a must-listen for studio owners, as well as those looking for perspective about their education, teaching and career pathway. Community Question: What is ...
Feb 07, 2019•1 hr 47 min
It's a community episode this week and Jenna is here with some chuckle-worthy tales of when Pilates fails you... We have THREE call-ins this week and a #jennagem about the allure of being "better" and how present-moment-perspective may offer us the best experiences of all! Workout Of the Week: Kids Mat Challenge: Precision USE CODE: COMMUNITY for a free 30-day trial! Community Shoutout: Aligned Living Studios www.tamaraledesma.com Alabama Summit Sandy Hinton Hotline: 331.240.1655 Email: coachjz@...
Jan 31, 2019•57 min
Episode 77 opens with Jenna sharing a story of how self-kindness led to a socially awkward encounter with one of her favorite Hamilton actors... You'll have to listen to find out more! Our guest is Pilates Pro, Clare Dunphy Hemani. Listen in to hear about Clare's journey from the fitness trends of the 80's to finding a "home" within the Pilates Method. Clare tells some funny anecdotal tales of group exercise trainings and shares about her early days with Romana Kryzanowska at Dragos. Listen to h...
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 36 min
It's here! Our very first LIVE event is now on the pod! I visited Katie Girardi, owner at Core Pilates in Hilton Head, South Carolina and talked about the beautiful community at her studio, what keeps her turning the key every day and then we turned it to the audience......let's just say, things got UNFILTERED!!! Make sure to play along in our "Never Have I Ever" game and enjoy going behind the scenes in this fun and interactive episode! Check out the link below to get your tickets to the next e...
Jan 17, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Weeeeeeee'rrrrrrreeeee BACK! And we're coming in hot with Pilates Pro Andrea Mitchell of The Mitchell Method. Andrea is a multifaceted professional who brings an individualized approach to her teaching philosophy and overall outlook on life. In our conversation, we speak about energy, reiki, akashic records, suicide, infertility, parenthood and of course, teaching Pilates! It's a juicy episode that you won't want to miss! Subscribe and listen on iTunes , Spotify , Google Play and Tune in. OR vis...
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr 43 min
In the last episode of 2018, Jenna shares about realizing a shift in her Pilates career paradigm. We hear from community members about introducing new exercises to a client's repertoire and enjoy a special #jennagem about setting intentions for the experiences we wish to have as opposed to goal-based expectations. Oh! and in true PUP style, there is a Christmas Parody to share :). Thank you to all of our guests, sponsors and especially our listeners for another wonderful year of Pilates communit...
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 3 min
This week, Jenna poses the question to the community: "How do YOU introduce a new exercise into your client's practice?" Call me and let me know how you strategize, consider, and implement new movements with ease into your client's practice! My guest this week is Pilates professional, Amy Hershey. Amy has developed a program that's specifically geared toward educating Pilates Teachers about Lyme disease and the effects it can have on a client's movement practice. Jenna and Amy discuss owning a s...
Dec 13, 2018•1 hr 43 min
A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE PODCAST TODAY! Pilates Unfiltered is now offering PMA CEC's for a select number of our guest interviews. To access the page to listen, take a quiz and receive your CEC's, visit www.pilatesunfiltered.com and click on the menu link labeled "Get Your CEC"s." This week's episode is an exciting one with call-in answers to our question of the week - "What do you do when you don't know what to teach?" We also hear a #jennagem surrounding getting to know the best version of di...
Dec 06, 2018•54 min
We're back after the holiday with a question for the community, a workshop of the week and a fantastic interview with one of the hidden gems of our industry: Elaine Economou of Move Wellness in Ann Arbor MI. In this episode, we discuss supported serendipity, which is the process of preparing yourself through hard work to meet the opportunities that are presented to you in your business. This one is a must-listen for studio owners, teachers, and entrepreneurs. Get your pens ready!!! You'll get an...
Nov 29, 2018•1 hr 54 min
Happy Thankgiving to our US listeners. This week is a replay of one of our favorite BONUS episodes from 2017. It's our Listenerpaloooza! We'll hear our listener's answers to our "questions of the week!" Topics like firing clients, raising prices and non-pilates conversations in a session are at the top of the list. We even have our very first CLIENT RANT! It was so interesting to go back and hear the show from over a year ago. Please excuse the overuse of the phrase "guys" - I've since shifted m...
Nov 22, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In this week's community episode, Jenna discusses the wildfires in California. Please see links below to donate to the victims and members of the Pilates Community. In our #jennagem, Jenna discusses the limitations of being told "You are enough." It's an interesting conversation that we hope you'll weigh in on through the hotline: 331.240.1655. Special Thanks to our Sponsors: Pilates Anytime , Lesley Logan , 8th Avenue Rail , Keep Simple Design Charitable Donation Links For The California Wildfi...
Nov 15, 2018•38 min
