The Movement Mentality Podcast with Missy Bunch

Ep. 23 Navigating the Virtual Yoga Landscape with Francesca Cervero

Missy sits down with seasoned yoga educator Francesca Cervero to explore what it takes to build a sustainable, values-led teaching business in the virtual world. Francesca has been teaching private yoga full-time since 2005 and training other yoga teachers since 2012, and in this conversation, she shares lessons learned from decades in the industry.

They discuss the evolution of yoga instruction post-COVID, how to remain financially viable without compromising your values, and what it really means to serve your clients with presence and care. If you're a movement teacher trying to navigate the online space without burning out or selling out, this episode offers grounded, practical insight.

In this episode

· 03:45 - Francesca’s path from ballet dancer to yoga teacher

· 05:32 - Why the pandemic accelerated much-needed change in the yoga world

· 07:00 - The magic and nuance of private yoga instruction

· 10:14 - Why “make more money” isn’t the right goal for every teacher

· 12:33 - How to structure pricing to reflect your values

· 14:05 - Staying off social media - and still having a thriving business

· 17:10 - Francesca’s honest take on email marketing and business coaching

· 20:55 - Teaching clients in larger bodies, pain, or pregnancy with integrity

· 24:18 - Serving versus selling: how Francesca reframes online business

· 29:40 - Yoga as a therapeutic tool for nervous system support

· 33:10 - The hardest lesson learned in 20 years of teaching

Quotes

• “I think the way we show up as teachers and space holders matters even more than what we teach.” [20:55]
• “I don’t need a million followers to have a thriving business. I need trust.” [14:05]
• “Let your values be the GPS for how you grow your teaching practice.” [12:33]

Connect with Missy & Francesca

· missybunch.com.

· Instagram: @missybunch15.

· Instagram: @themovementmentality

· Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

· Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co

· Francesca's IG @francescacervero

• Francesca Cervero Website: francescacervero.com
• Francesca’s Podcast: The Mentor Sessions

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 15 years. As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury r

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Ep. 22 What's The Point?

In this solo episode, Missy tackles one of the most common questions plaguing online entrepreneurs and creators: What’s the point? She speaks candidly about the emotional rollercoaster of being consistent online, the stories we tell ourselves, and the real reasons we feel blocked when it comes to showing up. Using personal experiences, client anecdotes, and lessons from the Landmark Forum, Missy unpacks the deeper reasons why showing up matters and why your voice - yes, yours - is needed in the world.

Whether you're a movement pro, a business owner, or a human trying to be more visible in your work, this episode is your permission slip to stay the course, honor your word, and keep hitting “publish.”

In this episode

01:00 - The question that sparked this episode: "Does anyone even care?"
03:10 - Landmark teaching: feelings don’t excuse breaking your word
04:22 - Why vague messaging fails and clarity builds trust
05:13 - Who do you help and how do you help them?
06:45 - Don't deviate: your feelings are separate from your commitment
07:28 - Social media is part of the job if you choose it
08:58 - Bad posts, flops, and why Missy doesn’t take it personally
10:00 - Instagram as a “Spotify playlist” - curating trust at first glance
12:26 - Referral breakdown: how a missing neuro post cost someone a client
15:34 - Use your phone and notes app to make marketing easier
17:46 - You were given gifts - why are you hiding them?
21:41 - The truth: those “what’s the point?” thoughts never fully go away

Quotes

• “Your feelings have nothing to do with what you promised you would do.” [03:10]
• “If you know who you help and how you help them, you're going to be okay. Just don’t deviate from the plan.” [15:34]
• “The point of you posting is to make a difference for people in a way that you were not made a difference for.” [17:22]

Connect with Missy & Sydney

· missybunch.com.

· Instagram: @missybunch15.

· Instagram: @themovementmentality

· Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

· Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.

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Ep. 21 From IT to Neuro Training: Matt Bush's Journey

In this powerful conversation, Missy sits down with internationally recognized neuro performance coach Matt Bush to explore why understanding how your brain works should be for everyone, not just medical professionals.

Matt shares his journey from applied neurology and sport science to becoming a movement educator for everyday humans, elite athletes, and recovering patients alike. He unpacks how the brain drives everything we do - from physical pain to emotional states - and why nervous system training is the next frontier in sustainable wellness.

This episode is a must-listen for coaches, clinicians, athletes, and anyone ready to move better, feel better, and think more clearly.

In this episode

03:20 - Matt’s origin story: sport science, injuries, and discovering neurology
08:12 - What is applied neurology and why does it matter?
10:45 - How pain is not always structural - it’s often a brain issue
14:30 - Why we must train the brain just like the body
18:50 - The normal aging process vs. what’s actually possible
22:32 - “Everyone has a brain - they need to know how to use it.”
26:05 - Movement and neuroplasticity: what’s happening in the brain
30:10 - Missy’s story: recovering from trauma through movement
35:55 - Practical tools for training the brain at home
41:00 - Matt’s final advice: trust your body, train your brain

Quotes

• “Everybody has a brain - they need to know how to use it.” [22:32]
• “Just like you wouldn’t wait until a heart attack to start doing cardio, you shouldn’t wait until a cognitive decline to train your brain.” [14:35]
• “We’re not just movement machines. We’re sensory beings. And our brain is always listening.” [35:55]

Connect with Missy & Sydney

· missybunch.com.

· Instagram: @missybunch15.

· Instagram: @themovementmentality

· Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality

· Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co

· Next Level Neuro Website

· Instagram: @nextlevelneuro

· Facebook: @nextlevelneuro

About Missy

Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.

The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.