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ROOT DOWN, RISE UP... Reimagine, Reinvent, Reestablish Your Relationship with Food
In today’s heartfelt conversation, Ellen sits down with Betsy Tanenbaum, the chef, creative heart, and author behind ROOT DOWN, RISE UP. Together, th…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
My First Retreat, the META War, and Other Random Updates (⚠️ trigger warning)
Episode 89
In this episode #89 of Confessions of a GroupX Instructor, Ellen pulls back the curtain on her very first WARRIOR retreat with 23 women in paradise, …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Let’s Talk About Stealing Programming 🛑
Episode 88
In this solo episode, #88, Ellen gets real about something that happens far too often in the fitness industry — instructors “borrowing” or flat-out s…
10 months, 1 week ago
🎙️ Episode #87 — How I Got Hacked, Part 2: How I Recovered My Accounts
If you haven’t listened to Part 1: How I Got Hacked, pause right here and go back to that episode first—it sets the stage for everything we’re diving…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Corrective Exercise — Moving Better, Teaching Smarter with Liz Filippone
Episode 86
In episode #86 of Confessions of a GroupX Instructor, Ellen sits down with Liz Filippone, a corrective exercise specialist who’s passionate about hel…
11 months ago
Why Some People Sweat More Than Others 💦
Episode 85
Ever wonder why some people barely glisten while others look like they ran through a sprinkler after one workout? In this episode, no. 85, Ellen brea…
11 months, 1 week ago
Hacked: How I Lost My Facebook Account Overnight
Episode 84
In this episode of Confessions of a GroupX Instructor, I share a very personal and devastating experience: my Facebook account was hacked and wrongfu…
1 year ago
My Go-To Mic for Group Fitness🎙️
Episode 83
Today we’re taking a quick but valuable dive into one of the tools that makes or breaks a group fitness class: the microphone. As instructors, our vo…
1 year ago
The Ultimate "Pyramid" Scheme with Nicole Printon
Episode 83
In this eye-opening episode, we unpack the history, politics, and science (or lack thereof) behind the original USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Once conside…
1 year, 1 month ago
Breast Implants, Botox, Biceps and Beauty #81
Episode 81
Getting older is a privilege—but let’s be real, it’s not always easy. In this candid conversation, Ellen de Werd dives into the complex feelings arou…
1 year, 1 month ago