The Move Well Be Well podcast
Episodes
84. How Shame Shapes the way you Move, Eat and Live
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how shame can fuel everything from overtraining to our career choices- and how it can keep us stuck in patterns and habits...
83. Muscle Matters: Why women need weight training
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Catherine and Leah discuss weight training for women and why it matters. Catherine chats about how her Weights & Reformer class b...
82. Leah's "Kinda Curious" Workshop series for inquisitive movers
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah introduces her upcoming workshop series "Kinda Curious", designed for inquisitive Pilates movers who love to explore beneath the...
81. Witches, Words and What's Ahead for 2026
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are back for Season 5! We're chatting intentions, goals, why February is suspiciously short and the power of language (with a little PhD insight fr...
Bonus Episode: Solo Travel, Slowing down and Retreats with Sarah Shannon
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Catherine is joined by Sarah Shannon founder of WILD & FREE Retreats in Portugal. GLOW x WILD & FREE collaborated in No...
80. Tips to stay moving in December
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season Finale- Leah and Catherine chat about how to keep moving in December and how to avoid the "all or nothing" mentality. Those small habit...
79. Social Media: Why we no longer post movement videos
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine chat about the natural evolution of their social media accounts. Both of them reminisce about having lots more mov...
78. Creating Nourishing Movement & Meaningful Change-What does this actually mean?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss their add in a local magazine. They dissect what they mean by the tagline in this advertisement, explainin...
77. WTF FOOTWORK
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the benefits of footwork, from grounding at the start of class to the benefits of pelvic hip dissoci...
76. "You are doing Pilates WRONG!"- how to actually connect to your pelvic floor
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine chat about when technique, alignment and awareness matters. Catherine talks through the common error she see's amo...
75. Can Breathwork enhance your Pilates Practice?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Catherine chats about her recent breathwork training and the impact that has had on her teaching style. She describes this natural ev...
74. The business of Pilates, behind the scenes & studio updates
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine catch up after a little break. Leah discusses the reality of running two Pilates studios and managing several staf...
73. "As much as necessary, as little as possible"
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leah and Catherine chat through the concept "as much as necessary, as little as possible"- Brent Anderson Polestar Pilates. In the fit...
72. Client concerns- "I want toned ABS"
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine delve into a common client concern. Firstly, they discuss the word "toned" and what that really means. The reality...
71. Class planning for new teachers
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is for you if you are a new Pilates teacher and struggle with class planning. Leah and Catherine discuss things to consider as a new teac...
70. Things we don't say as Pilates teachers
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss things they never say as Pilates teachers:"Squeeze your glutes"- Catherine describes the difference betwee...
69. Insights into class planning
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine share insights into class planning so that you can deepen your understanding into why you are doing what you do. T...
68. The anxiety of returning to exercise
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the anxiety that surrounds returning to movement. Leah shares her personal experience returning to a yoga ...
67. Tidbit Thursday- How to improve your posture
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss posture. There is no "good" or "bad" posture- it is not a fixed state. Dynamic posture is the concept of o...
66. Navigating Knee Pain during Pilates
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss how to navigate knee pain during your Pilates class. Knee issues can range from acute injuries to more chr...
65. Tidbit Thursday: Planks
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tidbit Thursday is our new short series where Leah and Catherine discuss a specific exercise, what muscles are involved, how it relates to moving in n...
64. Pilates Propaganda we are not falling for
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leah and Catherine delve into the current social media trend "Pilates Propaganda we are not falling for". These includeYou need cute m...
63. Client concerns- "I can't feel my Core"
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the concern "I don't feel my core". They delve into factors such as alignment, consistency and breathing t...
62. Tidbit Thursday: Bridging
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tidbit Thursday is our new short series where Leah and Catherine discuss a specific exercise, what muscles are involved, how it relates to moving in n...
61. What is the most important thing about Pilates?
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine return for Season 4. They chat about the most important thing in Pilates. Spoiler alert- there is no ONE most impo...
60. Letting go of "All or nothing" mindset
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this season finale, Leah and Catherine reflect on their podcast journey to date. They discuss one of their "OUTs" for 2025- "All or nothing" thinki...
59. Nourishing Movement: What does your body need in this moment?
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss nourishing movement. They chat about nourishing your spine and how to gift your spine with multi-direction...
58. The "MOVE & MANIFEST" Journal Club
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Catherine talks about the new monthly event at Glow- the "Move & Manifest" Journal Club. Manifestation is a fierce belief in poss...
57. "OUTs" for 2025
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss their "OUTs" for the year ahead. -Fitness Wearables: Catherine discusses why she is getting rid of objecti...
56. "INs" for 2025
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss their "INs" for the year ahead:Nourishing MovementTrusting myselfCreativityManifestingAnd of course- would...
55. Advice to your younger self: Leah
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-bite size episode, Leah describes the main piece of advice she would offer to her younger self starting off her career as a Pilates teach...
54. Stiffness is not always a problem
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the "mobility spectrum" and why stiffness is not always a problem. They chat through the terms "stiffness"...
53. Flexibility VS Mobility
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the nuances between flexibility, mobility and stretching. They define each term and then discuss how it re...
51. Training for Women: How to structure your training based on your age
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss how to structure your training based on your age. They chat through the following age groups:Teens-20s: Wo...
50. Debunking Myths around Training for Women: PART 2
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine continue to debunk myths around training for women. The discuss#3 "Fasted training burns more calories"- a common ...
49. Pilates for Men, optimising performance & enhancing recovery with Colm Skehan
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Catherine chats with Colm Skehan- Online Fitness Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coach. Colm describes his personal experience ...
48. Debunking Myths around Training for Women: PART 1
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine debunk the following 2/5 myths:"Cardio is best for weight loss"- They discuss why this is not true and how focusin...
47. How to get the most out of your strength class
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine chat about how to get the most out of your strength class. They discuss 3 main tips:Pre-workout intentions SnacksP...
46. "Can we do the fancy Insta/Tiktok Pilates today in class?"
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss "Social Media Pilates" and why some of these exercises are not always suitable for a group class environme...
Episode 45. How to restore your routines after holidays
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss this "back to school/routine" time of year. Firstly, they chat about reframing your mindset around your br...
Episode 44. Mat Pilates is back!
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine talk about Mat Pilates. They discuss the differences and challenges around Mat Pilates. They also chat about the f...
Episode 43. How to get the most out of your group Pilates class
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leah and Catherine discuss how to get the most from your group Pilates class. They outline 3 tangible ways you can make your class mor...
Episode 42. Full Moon Women's Circle
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine chat about the new Full Moon Women's Circle event in the studio. Catherine discusses the history of Women's Circle...
Episode 41. September reset: Setting yourself up for success
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After some math deliberation, Leah and Catherine discuss how to get back into routine after summer. They delve into the importance of mindset- particu...
Episode 40. Season 2 Reflections
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine reflect on Season 2 of The Move Well Be Well Podcast. They chat about the challenges they faced recording this sea...
Episode 39. Debunking myths of core training- ABS and more!
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine debunk the myths around core training. Catherine describes what your core is and how it functions. They chat throu...
Episode 38. Exercising WITHOUT specific goals: is there any point?
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine chat about exercising WITHOUT specific goals and how sometimes having goals can act as a barrier to your progress,...
Episode 37. Cultivating Curiosity in Movement with Jenna Zaffino
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah chats to Jenna Zaffino- Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Small Business Consultant, Movement Motivator and so much more!Th...
Episode 36. Breathwork and Body Scan
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Catherine guides you through a short breathwork practice and body scan meditation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Episode 35. How we speak to ourselves can impact our health and well-being
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode builds on previous episode around building a better body image (Episode 22). Leah and Catherine delve into the topic of negative self-tal...
Episode 34. Would you rather? The Pilates version
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine play with a quick fire round of their usual "would you rather" quiz, more pilates and less weird than usual! Host...
Episode 33. How Meditation and Breathwork can support your overall well-being
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the Meditation, Breathwork and Stretch class at Glow. They also discuss some other mellow classes at the s...
Episode 32. Scar tissue: Healing from surgery and how that can impact your movement
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Catherine delves into the importance of scar tissue management after surgery. She discusses breast surgery and the impact of scar tis...
Episode 31. How to choose the best class style for you
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the many different class styles at Glow and how you can choose the most suitable class for wherever you ar...
Episode 30. Pilates for Runners- taking care of your tendons
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-bite series, Leah and Catherine will answer common questions from clients. This week they discuss how Pilates can supplement your running...
Episode 29. Group Pilates: How much do you need to share about your injuries and medical history?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss how they navigate individual injuries and medical history information within a group class content. They d...
Episode 28. Managing flare-ups of chronic conditions: long- covid, chronic pain and fatigue
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss managing flare-ups of chronic conditions. Catherine talks about her Long Covid experience and her challeng...
Episode 27. The Growth of Glow Pilates
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the expansion of Glow Pilates and opening a second location. Leah describes how things differ this time ar...
Episode 26. Ease of Movement does not mean easy
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leah and Catherine discuss the concept of "ease of movement", what that means and why it's important. They chat about our unique boney...
Episode 25. The power of Rest and Recovery
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine delve into rest and recovery. Catherine opens up about her Long Covid experience and how that forced her to slow d...
Episode 24. Body image, diet culture and healing your relationship with food with Dr. Emilia Thompson
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Catherine chats with Dr. Emilia Thompson PhD, Registered Nutritionist and Founder of ETPHD Coaching. They delve into body image, diet...
Episode 23. Body autonomy and how it relates to movement
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Body autonomy is a cornerstone of our Glow Pilates ethos. In this episode, Leah and Catherine delve into this topic and share examples of how they try...
Episode 22. How to build a better body image
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join Leah and Catherine as they explore the large topic of body image and how it applies within our studio- Glow Pilates. They delve ...
Episode 21. How to make sustainable changes and embracing a slow start to 2024
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leah and Catherine are finally back for Season 2! In this episode they delve deep into the topic of New Years Resolutions and goal setting. They discu...
Episode 20. Reflections from Season 1: The vulnerability in being visible
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine reflect on the journey that is The Move Well Be Well Podcast. They discuss how it started and the initial goal of ...
Episode 19. The Power of Pilates: Aimee's journey
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine are joined by the wonderful Aimee. She discusses why she started Pilates, her experience with movement and why our...
Episode 18. How do we plan and structure group Pilates classes?
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss class planning at the studio. They emphasize the importance of starting each class with familiar movements...
Episode 17. The subtle but significant benefits of movement
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the subtle benefits of movement and exercise that are often over-looked. These include time to oneself, he...
Episode 16. Q+A. Pilates and weight loss, Pilates at home and how to get started in studio.
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine delve into the huge topic of Pilates and weight loss. They discuss the nuances around these questions and why Pila...
Episode 15. How to set and achieve your goals
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss goal setting. September often means getting back to routine after summer holidays and a natural time to re...
Episode 14: CARE@home. Aileen's cancer rehab journey
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss CARE's new resource CARE@home. Catherine describes what is it, how it works and who it helps. It is a 3 ph...
Episode 13. Pilates for rehab: Kristi's journey
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristi describes how Pilates helped her through her rehab and recovery from a hip fracture. She discusses the conversative approach i...
Episode 12. The Mind-Body Connection: Time to stop shaming ourselves
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss the mind-body connection. They delve into the physical impact of shame and negative self-talk, highlightin...
Episode 11. Q + A: Pilates and your Pelvic Floor, injuries, rehab and how to add more challenge to your class
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine answer client questions about how many Pilates classes to do per week, pelvic floor health and Pilates- strengthen...
5 Minute Breathwork Meditation
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Catherine guides you through a short 5 minute breathwork meditation. Take 5 minutes for yourself to bring awareness to the sens...
Episode 10. Tara's journey to teaching Pilates
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leah and Catherine are joined by Tara, fellow Pilates instructor at Glow. Tara chats about her background in exercise and movement, ho...
Episode 9. Does how you breathe matter?
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine delve into breathwork, breathing patterns and movement. The breath can be a useful tool- it can help facilitate ea...
Episode 8. What is Cancer Rehab?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Catherine delves into cancer rehab and how it is important for people with cancer. She describes where she sits within the scope of ca...
Episode 7. Where should I feel this?
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristi Hogan (Pilates Instructor) joins Leah and Catherine to chat about her background and how she ended up in the world of Pilates....
Episode 6. The realities of running a Pilates studio: a week in the life of Leah!
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah outlines her week as studio owner, director, manager, Pilates instructor and everything else in between! This opens up a bigger ...
Episode 5. Class styles: Why choose a mellow stretch class over a challenging strength class?
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Leah and Catherine as they discuss class styles at Glow. They explore the benefits of moving at a slow gentle pace, and how mellow paced classes ...
Episode 4. What happens at Glow Pilates and why movement matters!
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the episode, Leah and Catherine discuss class styles at Glow Pilates, mat versus reformer Pilates and how the reformer can offer feedback and enhan...
Episode 3. Pilates, the fitness industry, diet culture and body image
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss their approach to movement and where they sit as Pilates teachers within the fitness industry at large. Pi...
How we became Pilates teachers
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine share how they became Pilates teachers. They discuss their backgrounds with dance, movement, mat pilates and how t...
Episode 1. What does Move Well Be Well mean to us?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leah and Catherine discuss what "Move Well Be Well" means to them. They share their own relationships with movement and exercise and ...