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Back to EpisodesA Year of Pilates Conversations Changed How I Think About Teaching
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Beyond the Reformer turns 1!! 🥳
In this special solo anniversary episode, Nic marks one full year of Beyond the Reformer by sharing her honest reflections on everything she has learned over the past year.
She opens up about nearly quitting the podcast, the challenge of doing too much as a studio owner and educator, and how a year of conversations with some of the most respected Pilates professionals in the world has genuinely changed her perspective.
A huge thank you to every single one of you who has supported the podcast over the past year. The community that has been built is more than anything Nic could have imagined, and she cannot wait to continue bringing you these conversations.
Timestamps:
00:00 Reflecting on one year of the podcast
07:08 The reality of doing too much
10:13 Bringing a journalism mindset into podcasting
14:31 Putting yourself out there and asking for opportunities
18:30 Understanding classical vs contemporary Pilates
22:39 Why your personality is your superpower
24:16 Finding your reason for teaching Pilates
26:01 How to choose the right teacher training
30:28 What presence really means in teaching
35:35 Humility and the importance of continuous learning
41:01 Rethinking failure and challenge in classes
45:07 What’s next for the podcast and community
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