Episodes

  • The Power of Imagery with Eric Franklin

    The Power of Imagery with Eric Franklin
    Sep 30 2025
    Today we are joined by Eric Franklin, creator of the Franklin Method which brings imagery in all its forms into teaching and improving movement. Learn how imagery can enhance performance, minimize discomfort, improve mood and create vitality all through the power of the mind. Imagery is an incredibly valuable tool for teaching movement and Eric provides several examples you can apply right away. Expand your mind and your teaching in this episode!

    Eric Franklin's Invitation and Coupon:

    Anyone joining the Level 1 Training through your show will receive a $500 USD discount.
    The code PILATES500 can be applied to either full tuition or the deposit.

    https://franklinmethod.com/onlinelevel1


    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    59 mins
  • Connecting Mind, Body and Movement with Tom McCook

    Connecting Mind, Body and Movement with Tom McCook
    Sep 23 2025
    Tom McCook joins us once again for an in depth discussion on how to improve movement patterns through education, connection and awareness. Tom’s wide ranging experience in Pilates, yoga, athletics, coaching and meditation makes him a powerful agent of change for his clients and students. Understanding what is important to a client, educating them about how their body works and connecting the purpose of the exercise to the clients goals create the best outcome. Join us for a conversation to inspire your teaching.

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    1 hr
  • Movement Analysis

    Movement Analysis
    Sep 16 2025
    Brian and I have spoken at length(!) about posture, alignment, balance, mobility, strength and coordination but we haven’t put it in the context of how you as a mover or movement teacher take that information and use it with your clients. In this episode we connect the dots between what you observe, how you identify key elements to improve and how you help the client feel the change so they can incorporate it into their everyday lives. This may be the most useful of all our episodes because this is the secret sauce to effective and efficient teaching!

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • What is Neutral Lumbopelvic Position? It Depends…

    What is Neutral Lumbopelvic Position? It Depends…
    Sep 9 2025
    Lumbopelvic positioning or “neutral spine” has spawned more conversations and controversies in the Pilates world than perhaps any other single topic. Today Brian and Nora break down what it is, why it is useful and how to adjust it for the client in front of you. Join us for a deep dive into the subtleties of lumbopelvic positioning and ways to adapt it for pain relief and more efficient and comfortable movement for our clients and ourselves.

    Moving Conversations LIVE in Southern California!
    September 13 – 14, 2025
    Blue Moon Pilates
    24194 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA
    Course include: Movement for Low Back Conditions, Training Upper Body Stability and Pilates and Osteoporosis
    Register through Blue Moon Pilates at:
    https://bluemoonpilates.com/workshops
    We look forward to seeing you there!

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    57 mins
  • Creating Balance through Asymmetrical Moves

    Creating Balance through Asymmetrical Moves
    Sep 2 2025
    Bodies are rarely symmetrical in terms of strength, mobility or coordination and sometimes asymmetries are the root of injuries, pain or poor performance. We started the discussion about working asymmetrically with the back body in the last session so in this session, we wanted to be more specific about why, when and how to incorporate asymmetrical exercises into your programs. How do I identify imbalances? After I have identified them, what do I do? Do I add more reps? More sets? What about cueing? Refining your ability to work asymmetrically can be a true game changer for your clients.

    Moving Conversations LIVE in Southern California!
    September 13 – 14, 2025
    Blue Moon Pilates
    24194 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA
    Course include: Movement for Low Back Conditions, Training Upper Body Stability and Pilates and Osteoporosis
    Register through Blue Moon Pilates at:
    https://bluemoonpilates.com/workshops
    We look forward to seeing you there!

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    59 mins
  • Balancing the Back Body

    Balancing the Back Body
    Aug 26 2025
    We talked about the glutes two weeks ago but what about the rest of the back body? Today we dive into how posture is influenced by joint structure, mobility and habit and discuss how to create balance in the erector spinae and the hamstrings using asymmetrical exercises. Bringing all the elements of the posterior chain into as much symmetry as possible can alleviate a variety of symptoms from the neck to the knees. This episode includes exercise variations that are simple to do and deliver profound results.

    Moving Conversations LIVE in Southern California!
    September 13 – 14, 2025
    Blue Moon Pilates
    24194 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA
    Course include: Movement for Low Back Conditions, Training Upper Body Stability and Pilates and Osteoporosis
    Register through Blue Moon Pilates at:
    https://bluemoonpilates.com/workshops
    We look forward to seeing you there!

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    59 mins
  • Pregnancy! With Jennifer Gianni

    Pregnancy! With Jennifer Gianni
    Aug 19 2025
    Jennifer Gianni, author of “A Movement Educator’s Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth” joins us today to bring her 30+ years of experience working with pregnant and post natal women to you. Her understanding of pregnancy will open up a whole new way of thinking about the pelvis and the pelvic floor for all your clients, not just pregnant women. Starting with a detailed description of what the pelvis and the pelvic floor have to do during childbirth, Jennifer breaks down key movement principles and simple exercises like walking and breathing to prepare your clients or yourself for a safe and effective delivery.

    Jennifer's Information:
    Insta: @jenniferpaigegianni - @fusionpilatesedu
    FB @jennifer.gianni.33 - @fusionfitnessonline



    Links
    Book Purchase Link: https://is.gd/5UrbNA (or wherever you buy books)
    Book Event Tour: https://fusionpilatesedu.com/assets/book-event/
    Fusion Teacher Training: https://fusionteachertraining.com/
    FusionPilatesEDU: https://fusionpilatesedu.com/

    Book tour locations and dates:
    https://fusionpilatesedu.com/assets/book-event/



    Moving Conversations LIVE in Southern California!
    September 13 – 14, 2025
    Blue Moon Pilates
    24194 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA
    Course include: Movement for Low Back Conditions, Training Upper Body Stability and Pilates and Osteoporosis
    Register through Blue Moon Pilates at:
    https://bluemoonpilates.com/workshops
    We look forward to seeing you there!

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Glutes- Hero or Villain?

    The Glutes- Hero or Villain?
    Aug 12 2025
    Are stronger glutes the answer to your prayers or causing your low back and hip pain? It depends…The glutes play an essential role in low back and hip health so today we wanted to dive into how, when and why to train them. We discuss underactive glutes, overactive glutes, the relationship between glutes and hamstrings, how range of motion in hip extension affects gluteal activation, the relationship between the glutes and the core and give you lots of practical exercises for effectively assessing and training this critical area.

    Moving Conversations LIVE in Southern California!
    September 13 – 14, 2025
    Blue Moon Pilates
    24194 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA
    Course include: Movement for Low Back Conditions, Training Upper Body Stability and Pilates and Osteoporosis
    Register through Blue Moon Pilates at:
    https://bluemoonpilates.com/workshops
    We look forward to seeing you there!

    Moving Conversation Socials 

    Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:
    Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain
    https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com
    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/ 

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7
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    59 mins