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Heart of MotionHeart of MotionThe Athlete's Blind Spot: What Your Movement Patterns Can Reveal About Your PotentialWhat if the key to athletic breakthrough isn't training harder, but moving better? For athletes chasing performance goals, the path forward might lie in what's been there all along – your movement patterns.From the moment we first move in the womb to our latest workout, our bodies develop unique neuromuscular highways – patterns that govern how we organize and execute every movement. These patterns become our movement signature, as distinctive as our handwriting or walking gait. But unlike static signatures, these patterns directly impact our athletic potential, either supporting or sabotaging our efforts.This episode dives deep...2025-07-0732 minHeart of MotionHeart of MotionThe Marathon Mindset with Susanne MuellerSusanne Mueller, executive leadership coach and marathon runner, shares how the "marathon mindset" applies to success in both physical challenges and professional life.• Building consistency through regular physical activity creates mental resilience and healthy lifestyle habits• The true value lies in the preparation—not just the achievement itself• Mueller's 5K Formula for Success: Start, Team/Training, Evaluation, Pacing, Success• "Pole pole" (slowly, slowly): Sometimes slowing down is necessary to ultimately go faster• Cross-cultural awareness comes from meeting people where they are rather than where we think they should be• Physical movement can help women nav...2025-06-2331 minHeart of MotionHeart of MotionWhen the Reformer Holds You, Freedom BeginsWhat happens when movement becomes more than just exercise? For Amy Rost, founder of Arc Pilates in Cochrane, Alberta, Pilates transformed from a desperate attempt to heal her broken, exhausted body into a lifeline that would ultimately change her career path and impact an entire community."The reformer and the spring could hold me and my stress, and I had the freedom to move," Amy shares, describing her first Pilates session. That profound experience led her from a corporate career in disability management to becoming a leading voice in Canadian Pilates. Working while raising four children—including tw...2025-06-0932 minHeart of MotionHeart of MotionCreating Connections: How Movement Professionals Can Inspire Lasting ChangeNothing happens until something moves. This principle guides not just physical motion but meaningful evolutions in the lives of our clients. As movement professionals, we're not just teaching bodies to move differently—we're guiding people toward becoming their best selves.The stark reality is that 90% of people who start exercise programs quit within two years. What separates the successful 10% from the rest? After three decades teaching movement and Pilates, I've discovered four essential keys that unlock sustainable change and help people stay committed to their movement journey.First, connect with your "big why." Simon Sinek wa...2025-05-2618 minHeart of MotionHeart of MotionFinding Inner WisdomThe wisdom we seek is often already within us – but how do we access it? In this illuminating conversation with transformation coach and spiritual mentor Rachel Linnett, we explore how movement, creativity and self-love can becomes a powerful pathways to self-discovery, inner wisdom, and personal evolution.Rather than seeking transformation through prescribed programs promising a "new you," she guides us toward embracing and accepting all aspects of ourselves – even those parts we'd prefer to hide. This radical acceptance becomes the foundation for genuine growth and change.Drawing from 18+ years of experience coaching others and her own...2025-05-1241 minHeart of MotionHeart of MotionLiving YogaNothing happens until something moves. This conversation with Jen Steers, my sister and lifelong movement practitioner, reveals how physical practices become powerful tools for navigating life's complexities.From childhood outdoor adventures to competitive synchronized swimming, Jen's relationship with movement has always been about freedom and connection. When she discovered yoga, however, something unexpected happened—her busy mind quieted. The physical practice opened doors to philosophical insights that transformed her approach to challenging situations.During her career working in emergency housing and homeless shelters, Jen found that these movement-based awareness practices became essential tools. Ra...2025-04-2840 minHeart of MotionHeart of MotionEmbracing Change: Finding Stability Through MovementChange is the only constant in our lives, yet we instinctively resist it. Whether facing health challenges, career shifts, or global disruptions, change often throws us off balance—but what if we could transform this resistance into resilience?This deeply personal exploration unpacks how our nervous systems and brains are simultaneously hardwired for patterns while possessing remarkable adaptability through neuroplasticity. Drawing on insights from resilience expert Brad Stulberg, neuroscientist Norman Doidge, and mindfulness pioneer Daniel Siegel, we discover how "rugged flexibility" allows us to stay rooted in core values while adapting to changing circumstances.Using mo...2025-04-2129 min