308. What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do, with Natalie Wilson & Raphael Bender
Not sure what to do when a client shares a diagnosis with you at the start of class? Here’s the simple framework to stay calm, take action, and lead like a pro.Summary:Raphael and Natalie break down simple, actionable strategies for Pilates instructors when faced with unknown client conditions moments before class. Learn how to stay calm, ask the right questions, simplify your programming, and empower clients without overcomplicating.Key Takeaways:Let go of being the “expert fixer”Ask: “When did it start?” and “How did it happen?”Teach simple, layered exercises (think In-N-Out Burger style)Focus on strength, range, and control — not diagnosesTreat clients like everyone else and let them self-regulateDo homework afterward using trusted sources, not random GooglingConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Natalie on Instagram: @nataliewilsonpilatesDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationTeaching Mastery ProgramThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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307. Why Pilates Should Look Ugly Sometimes, with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
Heath and Raph unpack why good form isn’t always desirable.They break down the difference between skill and strength training, explain when “ugly” movement signals progress, and share how to program smarter by revisiting exercises with different loads. A must-listen for Pilates instructors who want results.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Heathon Instagram: @contrologycollectiveDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationTeaching Mastery ProgramThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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306. The Jibber-Jabber Episode - Why Your Cues Aren't Landing, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
Still saying “engage your core” or “axial elongation”? In this episode, Raphael and Natalie break down why so many Pilates cues are confusing, ineffective—or just made up. Learn what makes a cue actually work and how to stop sounding like a Pilates thesaurus.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Natalie on Instagram: @nataliewilsonpilatesDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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305. Tonight We're Gonna Teach Reformer Like It's 1996, with Heath Lander and Raphael Bender
Most of us were trained to teach using outdated methods designed for boutique studios in the ‘90s. But tonight it's 2025 and Pilates is different now.In this episode, we unpack why group teaching feels so hard — and why it’s not your fault. You don’t need more confidence. You need the right tools.Whether you’re teaching 6 or 16, this convo with Heath Lander will show you how to teach large groups powerfully, effectively, and without burning out.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Heath on Instagram: @contrologycollectiveDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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304. Reformer Faceplant! Who’s to Blame, and What to Do Instead, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender
A client fell off a reformer—and Instagram exploded. Raph and Natalie unpack what really causes falls, why blame isn’t helpful, and how instructors can prevent injuries without turning class into a snoozefest. Expect practical teaching tips, clear cueing advice, and no-punches-pulled commentary.See the IG post that sparked this episode here: https://www.instagram.com/share/__WA9aFjkConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderConnect with Natalie Wilson on IG hereDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
We get to grips with new research, teaching strategies, and social issues around Pilates and Pilates teaching. This is 100% authentic, unscripted, real talk about everything Pilates.
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