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Moving Conversations

Moving Conversations

By: Brian Richey and Nora St John
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Welcome to Moving Conversations, a podcast for movement professionals by movement professionals. Join Author and 2025 Personal Trainer of the Year Finalist Brian Richey and Balanced Body Content Creator Nora St John, with their combined 50 years+ of experience in Pilates, fitness and movement covering topics ranging from Pilates, fitness, corrective exercise, pre and post rehab, exercise programming, sports specific training, and of course any and all questions that come from you, the listener.
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Twitter: @movingconvos
Email the show @ movingconvos@gmail.comCopyright Brian Richey and Nora St John Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Pilates and Hip Replacements with Beth Kaplanek

    Pilates and Hip Replacements with Beth Kaplanek
    Jun 30 2026
    Hip and knee replacements have been called “the surgery of the century” due to how frequently they are performed. As movement professionals, understanding what happens in a hip replacement, basic precautions to be aware of and how to progress a client safely are essential skills for managing clients with this common condition. Beth Kaplanek has both a personal and a professional interest in the topic and discovered the benefits of Pilates after her first hip replacement 26 years ago! This conversation is packed with essential information and practical guidance on this important topic.

    Beth Kaplanek's information:
    www.bethkaplanek.com
    beth@bethkaplanek.com
    Link: polestarpilates.com/beth

    Moving Conversation Socials

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com

    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations
    Youtube: @BrianRichey

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-conversations/id1669504158?i=1000650467168 https://open.spotify.com/show/6cmgm8T0ZiC5wu6yhXrw9g
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • GLP1 and Exercise Update!

    GLP1 and Exercise Update!
    Jun 23 2026
    As more and more people are taking GLP1’s such as Ozempic for weight loss, information on the benefits and downsides is changing at a rapid rate. Today Nora and Brian discuss some of the latest findings on the anti-inflammatory and heart protective effects as well as the challenges of muscle loss, fatigue and emotional impacts. With close to 10% of the US population on one of these drugs, understanding how they affect your clients in the studio is essential.

    Moving Conversation Socials

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com

    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations
    Youtube: @BrianRichey

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-conversations/id1669504158?i=1000650467168 https://open.spotify.com/show/6cmgm8T0ZiC5wu6yhXrw9g
    #movingconversations
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    58 mins
  • Menopause Managed with Dr. Diedra Manns DPT

    Menopause Managed with Dr. Diedra Manns DPT
    Jun 16 2026
    With 30+ years of clinical practice as a DPT, Pilates instructor and educator, Dr. Manns current project is assisting women through menopause with a whole person approach including movement, nutrition, sleep, medication where appropriate alongand cognitive and emotional support. Today’s episode focuses on the myofascial effects of menopause and strategies for managing them to improve women’s ability to stay focused, energetic and effective during this part of the life span.

    To book a Complimentary 30-minute Menopause Clarity https://calendly.com/flourishwithdoctordiedra/30-minute-menopause-clarity-call
    Web: drdiedra.com
    FB: facebook.com/doctordiedra
    IG: instagram.com/drdiedra
    LI: linkedin.com/in/drdiedra

    Moving Conversation Socials

    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com

    IG: @movingconvos
    FB: Moving Conversations
    Youtube: @BrianRichey

    Brian
    IG: @fit4lifedc
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/

    Nora
    IG: nora.s.john.7
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moving-conversations/id1669504158?i=1000650467168 https://open.spotify.com/show/6cmgm8T0ZiC5wu6yhXrw9g
    #movingconversations
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    57 mins
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