311. Do it scared, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
In this episode, Raphael talks with Natalie—a Pilates instructor who faced her fears, took imperfect action, and built a new life teaching Pilates.They explore:Why waiting to feel “ready” holds so man...
1 Kesä 202544min
310. Strengthening: Simpler (but not easier) than you think, with Nicole Mazurkiewicz and Raphael Bender
In this episode, Raphael and Nicole cut through the noise around strength training—and explain why it’s way simpler than most Pilates instructors think.They break down:Why you don’t need to chase “th...
25 Touko 20251h 7min
309. Why Some Instructors Light Up The Room - and How You Can Too, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
Charisma isn’t magic—it’s a skill you can practice. In this episode, we break down the four elements of charisma—technical expertise, body language, vocal tone, and emotional intelligence—and how each...
18 Touko 202555min
308. What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do, with Natalie Wilson & Raphael Bender
Not sure what to do when a client shares a diagnosis with you at the start of class? Here’s the simple framework to stay calm, take action, and lead like a pro.Summary:Raphael and Natalie break down s...
11 Touko 202546min
307. Why Pilates Should Look Ugly Sometimes, with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
Heath and Raph unpack why good form isn’t always desirable.They break down the difference between skill and strength training, explain when “ugly” movement signals progress, and share how to program s...
4 Touko 202555min
306. The Jibber-Jabber Episode - Why Your Cues Aren't Landing, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
Still saying “engage your core” or “axial elongation”? In this episode, Raphael and Natalie break down why so many Pilates cues are confusing, ineffective—or just made up. Learn what makes a cue actua...
27 Huhti 20251h 18min
305. Tonight We're Gonna Teach Reformer Like It's 1996, with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
Most of us were trained to teach using outdated methods designed for boutique studios in the ‘90s. But tonight it's 2025 and Pilates is different now.In this episode, we unpack why group teaching feel...
20 Huhti 20251h 13min
304. Reformer Faceplant! Who’s to Blame, and What to Do Instead, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
A client fell off a reformer—and Instagram exploded. Raph and Natalie unpack what really causes falls, why blame isn’t helpful, and how instructors can prevent injuries without turning class into a sn...
13 Huhti 20251h 9min
