🎙️ Teaching, Training, and Living With Cancer — Part 1

In this episode of The Pilates Exchange, Christian shares the beginning of his experience living with cancer and how it reshaped his relationship with his body, his work, and the way he understands strength.

This is not a story about “pushing through” or staying positive at all costs.
It’s an honest conversation about adaptation, uncertainty, and learning to work with a body that no longer behaves the way you expect it to.

We talk about identity, productivity, and the quiet pressure movement professionals often feel to perform strength — even when their own bodies are asking for something different.

For teachers and studio owners, this episode opens an important discussion: how do we support clients — and ourselves — through illness with care, boundaries, and respect, without trying to fix, motivate, or minimize the experience?

This is the first part of a series exploring what illness teaches us about training, recovery, patience, and leadership — not as theory, but as lived experience.

Who this episode is for

• Movement teachers working with clients navigating illness or major health changes
• Studio owners leading teams through uncertainty
• Anyone rethinking what strength, progress, and sustainability really mean

How to Know When It’s Time to Pivot: Lessons From Our Crisis and Studio’s Relaunch

A framework for teachers and studio owners to reassess, realign, and rebuild with clarity.

Every movement professional reaches a moment when something feels “off.”
Sometimes it’s a quiet resistance. Sometimes it’s a deep fatigue. A crisis. And sometimes, it arrives all at once.

In this relaunch episode of The Pilates Exchange, Hannah shares why she and Christian paused, reassessed, and began reshaping their work and lives after years of building a studio, a team, and an online platform — while slowly losing themselves in the process.

This episode isn’t about dramatic reinvention.
It’s about noticing earlier, listening more closely, and making thoughtful changes before burnout decides for you.

We explore why regular check-ins matter, how misalignment often hides in plain sight, and what it looks like to take responsibility for the systems we create — personally, professionally, and as leaders in the movement industry.

This conversation sets the tone for the next chapter of The Pilates Exchange: one rooted in sustainability, clarity, and honest reflection.

In the next episode, Christian and Hannah share the full story of the pivot that reshaped everything.

Resources Mentioned

🌀 The Burnout Spiral — Reflection & Recovery Guide
👉 https://www.performance-fit-online.com/burnout-spiral-reflection-and-recovery-guide

This episode is for anyone navigating the world of hip replacements—whether you’re a movement teacher facing surgery, a curious student, or a trainer working with post-op clients.

I share my own journey from hip arthroscopy to anterior hip replacement, and we’ll cover:

• How to know when it’s time to consider surgery
• Pre-surgery physical and mental prep
• The real recovery timeline and what surprised me
• Understanding the differences between anterior, posterior, lateral, and SuperPATH surgical approaches
• Finding a surgeon who understands your profession
• Adapting your practice and teaching afterward
• Growth mindset and what resilience really looks like in healing

📌 Why This Matters:

As movement professionals, we rely on our bodies—not just to work, but to teach through example. But when that body needs help, knowledge is power. This episode empowers you with perspective, practical tools, and maybe even a little courage.

📎 Mentioned in This Episode:

• What I wish I knew before the surgery
• Pre-hab and Rehab tips
• Questions to ask your surgeon
• How to support clients after hip replacement

📣 Call to Action:

If this episode resonated, share it with a friend or student who might need to hear it. And if you’re going through this journey yourself—send me a message. You’re not alone.