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Mychele Sims has one of those “wait, how do these worlds connect?” careers: legal investigator, certified Pilates instructor, and dancer. In this episode, Joy sits down with Mychele for a conversation that reveals the surprising through-line between all three, and the skills of observing, listening, and interpreting human behavior with care and context.

Together, they unpack how Mychele’s “legal brain” and “movement brain” inform one another, from helping people breathe and stay calm in the legal realm to showing up with empathy in the Pilates studio. Mychele also shares why she prefers “body neutrality” over “body positivity”, and how that body-neutral framework can create a more grounded, sustainable relationship with movement and body image, especially for people who feel left out of mainstream wellness messaging and fitness instruction.

You’ll also hear a practical, values-driven discussion on accessibility in Pilates: what it really means to serve underserved populations through inclusive movement practices, why inclusive Pilates programming has to go beyond good intentions, and how Pilates instructors and movement professionals can design welcoming spaces, inclusive language, and accessible fitness training that welcome more bodies without making anyone feel like an afterthought.

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