Yes You Can
Episodes
Movement, Mental Health, and Becoming a Global Coach with Monica Marczuk
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your master plan falls apart on day ten?If you're Mon Marczuk, you stay anyway. You figure it out. You go from fired Emirates...
From Sydney to AARMY: Alicia Portelli on Hard Classes, Hard Chapters, and Refusing to Give Up
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the career you want keeps saying not yet?If you're Alicia Portelli, you open your own studio, close it when the universe make...
Authenticity Over Everything: Building NYX Cycle with Holland Scattergood
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your dream studio says no? If you're Holland Scattergood, you email back, ask what it would take, go get the experience, and...
Theme Classes, Real Talk
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hot take: There’s no real argument about using themes as a fitness instructor.Themes aren’t a personality trait or a crutch. They’re a tool. In ...
The Coaching Skill No One Talks About (But Every Instructor Needs)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hannah pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked skills in group fitness: how to coach different types of learners in the ...
Happier Than Ever: My Coming Out as Queer Story
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, I open up about coming out publicly at age 36—and how it’s transformed my life. Along the way, I chat about why I unapo...
Playlist Like a Pro: Hacks Every Fitness Instructor Needs
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of spending too much time on playlist prep? In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to hacks and tools to help you build high-energy, seamless play...
Top 4 Qualities of Lead Instructors (and How to Hire One)
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it takes to become a lead instructor?Or- if you're a studio owner- how to hire one?In this episode, we discuss leadership in bou...
Masterclass: 5 Keys to Fitness Instructor Mastery
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BLACK FRIDAY SALE ON NOW: 25% OFF ALL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING INSTRUCTOR MAGIC. Use code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout! Ever wondered how some fitness instruc...
Grief and loss and how to keep showing up: a personal episode
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating life's toughest moments and still finding the strength to move forward and show up —how do we do it? On this heartfelt episode of t...
Zax Fit on what studios are *actually* saying, instructors vs. owners, and performative choreo
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zack Schares is a fitness consultant and trainer who just embarked on a 38-city road trip tour of North American indoor cycling studios. He is shari...
Playlists don't lead to waitlists (and actually does)
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*INSTRUCTOR MAGIC IS NOW OPEN - USE code YESYOUCAN to get $50 off and enroll today!* This real-talk episode might just be the thing you need to:Quit ...
Whose job is it to promote classes? Studios vs. Instructors and other hard topics
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever said, "My studio doesn't promote me," or..."My instructors don't promote my studio"?In this episode, I share my exp...
Fitpros & Finances: the Pay Transparency Project
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what group fitness instructors get paid? Or... if what you're getting paid is "industry standard?" To my knowledge, there...
How to master taking hard feedback and being called the 'easy' instructor
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt the sting of being called 'the easy instructor'? Or, on the other hand, "the hard" instructor?Whatever the label, taking...
Building Energy and Community in Your Classes
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a quick, strategy-packed episode where I coach fitpros LIVE on how to electrify their fitness classes and build an unbreakable community ...
Empowering Fitness Brands: Alexa Cawley on Marketing and Community Building
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Did we just become best friends?"Alexa Cawley is one of my favourite voices in the fitness and wellness space, full-stop. From her role op...
My Top Ins and Outs of 2024: Trends I love and Hate
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WHAT A YEAR. In 2023 - the podcast grew beyond my wildest dreams with some of the BEST and most amazing guests... and we had the most amount of downlo...
5 Signs You're Ready for the Podium
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever stared at the podium and wondered, 'Could that be me?' In this episode, I share a bit on my road to the podium (rejection, can...
The Secret to Using Silence in Your Class to Motivate: Webinar Q&A Excerpt
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're filling the silences in class with unnecessary catchphrases? Feel awkward when there's no cheering, so you overuse the...
Unlocking the Cycle of Fitness and Mental Health with Courtlyn Fazakas
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for an inspiring and captivating episode with Courtlyn Fazakas, creator of the Life on the Court platform, Wheelhouse Cycle Club Motivator, ...
Creative Inspiration vs. Copycats: How to Give Credit as a Coach or Creator and What to Do if Your Work Has Been Plagiarized
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creative Copycats, Plagiarism, and Drawing the Line Between Inspiration and Imitation as a Coach and CreatorHave you ever felt the sting of seeing you...
When to Quit: Burnout, Breaks, and Toxic Studios
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're dragging yourself to the studio (or your workplace) and have a deep feeling that you might be "done" with teaching... This ep...
Zack Schares: Making Noise in the Fitness Industry
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an unfiltered and insightful 90-minute guest interview with the one and only Zack Schares from ZaxFit: a Global Fitness Consultant, Lulule...
Community > Competition in the Fitness Industry
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My take on Community > Competition in the Fitness Industry? Sometimes, it's bullshit. Stay with me: I don't think it should be. In fact, ...
Mindset Mastery with Ryan Jones: Instructor Magic Masterclass Excerpt
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Instructor Magic Masterclass Series! Every round of Instructor Magic, I hire expert fit pros to deliver Masterclasses as Guest Coaches ...
House of Ride Founders Harry French and Felicia Paris on Teaching at Multiple Studios, Indoor Cycling Trends, and Taking Control of Your Fitness Career
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harry and Felicia are the co-founders of House of Ride, a vibrant community collective that brings together indoor cycling instructors from various ba...
5 Steps to Building Big 🔥 Energy in Small Classes
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Hannah answers the *MOST* asked question from Instructor Magic students...How to build fire energy when you have a small room.I ...
Movement + Connection: Creating the Experience MX with Founder, Mariana Salazar
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm so thrilled to welcome today's guest, the incredible Mariana Salazar. Mariana is a certified group fitness coach and creator of The Expe...
Senior SoulCycle Instructor Ryan Jones on Authenticity and Mindset on the Podium
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Musical Theatre to the SoulCycle Podium: Ryan Jones has always carved his own unique path to serving others and developing an authentic voice of ...
10 Things Affecting Your Class Numbers (and What to Do About Them)
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the HARDEST jobs we have as instructors or coaches is to look at how many people sign up for our classes and figure out what’s going to make ...
⚡ [Leadership Masterclass] Scaling Your Studio to 7 Figures with Christa Gurka
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is so good, friends. Guest: Christa Gurka, Founder and CEO of Pilates in the Grove and Business Coach for Fitness Professionals + Wellne...
How to Not Hate Your Period + Feel Better with Holistic Nutritionist Jenn Foster
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel out-of-control, ravenous, exhausted, or just plain DEPLETED? For women, this will happen pretty predictably once a month- rocking our routi...
Why You Need a Hustle Season
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hear me out: I'm not here for the glamorization of hustling 365. And, also: an unpopular opinion of mine is that everyone who's after a big ...
Ugly Growth and Becoming Wild + Worthy with Subconscious Freedom Coach Andrea Kauenhowen
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could forgive yourself and realize you did exactly what you needed to survive? What if you could dig into your grief and use it to create...
5 Things to do Before Spending (Wasting) Time Playlisting
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Instructor Magic closes tonight at midnight- use code FEB50 for your final offer to slide in before the next round!* I might have juuuuust ruffled so...
{Live Workshop for Instructors} 5 Keys to Fitness Instructor Mastery
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it, friend. For the first time, I'm sharing an audio version of my free workshop and masterclass: 5 Keys to Fitness Instructor Mas...
Instructor Magic Masterclass: Room Leadership with Kristina Girod
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Instructor Magic WaitlistInstructor Magic FREE Masterclass: 5 Keys to Fitness Instructor Mastery (February 12 and 13)Ever wish you could rewind some o...
✨ Boundaries + Being Brave in Building your Best Life with Anna Eadie: Hygge Coach and Fit Pro
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Eadie (Klassen) is a Hygge Coach + Wellness Practitioner and Motivator at Wheelhouse Cycle Club who helps others build lives they've always ...
Opening 2 Studios in 3 Years: Entrepreneurship + Champion Mindset with Flo Weinstein
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it takes to open a fitness studio? Or, er... two?Flo Weinstein is the Founder of Champion Spin in Tennessee: a spin and fitness studi...
🎉 Every Body Belongs on a Bike: Inclusive Fitness with Jordan Reichert
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jordan Reichert believes every BODY belongs on a bike (and hey, so do I!). As the lead instructor at a Cyclebar studio, Jordan faced rejection- more t...
Creating safer spin spaces: why I'm not playing Kanye West in my rides.
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This quick episode is mostly for my fellow instructors, coaches, and fit-pros who make playlists (DJs, you too!) In it, I talk about my decision to e...
Social Media Therapy: Get Booked & Busy Without the Burnout
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you have no idea what to post on social media? Like the algorithm is out to get you? Or that the only way to keep up is to post conte...
Fit Pros: Your Body is Not Your Business Card with Brittany Werhle
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by the $10k Course Formula Masterclass by Hannah Pratt. Reserve your seat HERE.Ever heard the *heinous* expression your...
From Failing the Bar Exams to a $30k Launch: Piper Riley Thompson, Ontario Bar Exam Coach
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a masterclass in failure, resiliency, and monetizing your magic? Piper Riley Thompson is a friend AND client who shares exactly how she crea...
The 3 People Who Need to Launch an Online Course
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do Fit Pros, Waitlisted Service Providers and Industry Superstars have in common? They should all launch an online course (or coaching program, o...
4 Ways to Sell Better: the Episode to Help You Love Sales
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has been *a minute*, friends! This episode is sort of like the chicken soup version of my life update: everything I've been up to along with...
How Online Offerings are the Key to Doubling Your Salary in 2022
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, hear me out.Are you in the time-for-money trade? (Not sure? The answer is probably yes). This means you get paid for your time, instead of your ...
How Grief Gives You Permission to Be Brave & Go After Your Dreams
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grief as permission to be brave... what!? Yep, I did find a silver lining. And this isn't toxic positivity either friend- this is the straight up...
Humble, Hungry, and Confident: Building Power & Flow with Kristina Girod
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whew. This episode has been one in the making for months, and the result of a manifestation of a trip and a dream to meet Kristina Girod, CEO and Chie...
5 Keys to Fitness Instructor Mastery
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're juuuust hitting the podium or are a seasoned pro looking to level up...There's 5 areas of development that are CRUCIAL to adv...
Indoor Cycling, Motherhood and Mental Health with Olivia Retter
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Yes You Can podcast I interview Olivia Retter on her journey to becoming the fitness instructor of her dreams alongside becomin...
Harnessing ADHD as your Superpower: How My Diagnosis Changed My Life
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that ADHD is diagnosed in women later in life? Or that research shows that people with ADHD are more likely to become, and might even mak...
5 Signs You're Ready to Become an Instructor
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Instructor Magic mini-series continues! Do you ride the front-row and lock eyes with your instructor? Are you counting in the beat drop alongside us? ...
Money, Honey. Money Mindset Shifting from Shame to Empowerment
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Money, honey.It makes the world go 'round, and yet- it can be veiled in secrecy and shame- especially for those who missed out on the whole finan...
Instructor Mastery Series: How Visualization is Your Key to Confidence
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that simply visualizing your success would make it happen?(Would you spend a few minutes with your imagination?)Spoiler: it's ...
Instructor Mastery Series: How to Deliver Motivation from Quotes
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is part of a mini-instructor focused series leading up to my free masterclass: Your Three Steps to Fitness Instructor Mastery; How Master...
Discover Your Enneagram & Change Your Life
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast I choose guests who help my listeners and I flex our learning muscles with the end goal of unearthing blindspots and leaning into ou...
Find Your Voice with Sara Davis from VOX Fit
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fitness pros: ever feel like your voice is stuck in your throat? Or no matter how many times you clear it, that knot still feels like it's stuck?...
Organizing, Mental Health and Three Tips to Love Your Space
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Year, New You? I disagree. We LOVE the you- just as you are. But atomic habits have helped me in my life, and I've brought in an expert to te...
Spin Journey Series: Casey Lanxon's Motivator Story
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I'm joined by my good friend and fellow Wheelhouse Motivator Casey Lanxon to talk about his journey to the podium.Listen as we commi...
How to Fail Better with Lindy Norris
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now more than ever are we all connected in loss, grief, and failing. Lindy Norris, an award-winning marketer and community connector gives an update o...
My Spin Journey: Rider to Motivator
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in how to become an instructor? My journey definitely wasn't linear, and had some rejections/failures along the way. From the humbling...
Stop Procrastinating Now
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have an endless list of to-dos that feel insurmountable?Are you parked or plateaued on the road to your dreams or goals? Do you just need to FO...
PAIN DURING THE PANDEMIC
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Unprecedented times" are bringing major changes for us all. In this episode, Hannah talks about what that means for her, how to navigate yo...
A Girl Has Got to Eat
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A 12 year journey out of an eating disorder learning how to eat intuitively, regaining my relationship with food and my body. Topics discussed: fitnes...
'A' is for Anxiety: identifying triggers, overcoming attacks, and stopping the cycle
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt a physical manifestation of fear, even when there was no imminent danger? A fear that creates a sinking pit in your stomach, heart-...
The F Words: Fear and Forgiveness
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up fam, today we talk about the big F words: fear and forgiveness. I talk about how I work through both by sharing stories of my own challenges...
Getting Through Grief: How to Live After Love and Loss
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Yes You Can podcast: a place to heal and grow and laugh after being broken open.In this first episode, Hannah talks about mental health...