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Chat EYT the Podcast

Jessica Spillane 2 Episodes Jul 22, 2026

This podcast is for Pilates teachers, studio owners, and those considering entering the field. Hosted by Jessica Spillane, founder of EYT Pilates Teacher Training with over twenty years of industry experience, it covers teaching, cueing, anatomy, business, leases, pricing, hiring, burnout, and more. The show aims to provide the mentorship and answers that are often missing in the industry.

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Chat EYT Episode #8: How NOT to Feel Salesy and Still Grow Jul 22, 2026 1742 What happens when mentorship becomes harder to find in the Pilates industry? Jessica shares the inspiration behind Chat EYT and explains why AI isn't here to replace great teachers—it's here to preserve the knowledge, guidance, and mentorship that every new instructor deserves.She also tackles one of the most common questions Pilates professionals face: "How often should I do Pilate

Chat EYT Episode #7: What the Bear gets right about Building a great Pilates Studio Jul 15, 2026 1650 Inspired by the latest season of The Bear, Jessica explores the powerful parallels between exceptional restaurants and exceptional Pilates studios—from apprenticeship and mentorship to leadership, team culture, and creating unforgettable client experiences. She shares why investing in your teachers ultimately creates better outcomes for your clients, how transparency builds stronger teams, and why

Chat EYT Episode #6: When to Pass the Magic Circle Jul 8, 2026 2039 Episode 6: Ride the Mat Momentum: Generational Transition & ReflectionIn this candid episode of Chat EYT, Jessica Spillane reflects on one of the busiest teaching seasons of her career—and the surprising trends emerging in the Pilates industry.She shares why younger generations are flocking to Pilates teacher training, what their career aspirations reveal about today's workforce, and why

Chat EYT Episode #5: You Can Get Pasta at Olive Garden or Rao's Which Do You Want? Jul 1, 2026 1809 Fresh off a strong launch week, Jessica dives deep into a topic she's touched on before but unpacks fully here: why she trains every EYT teacher to never cue the inhale. Drawing from her experience training licensees and master teachers from a range of backgrounds, she breaks down the full reasoning behind her breath-cueing philosophy. Then she shifts to a bigger question for teachers and stu

Chat EYT Episode #4: When Your Insurance Won't Cover That Instagram Trick Jun 24, 2026 1722 Episode Summary:Jessica's back from Miami with a fresh batch of studio-floor wisdom — what really sets boutique studios apart from the franchises, how to handle clients chasing viral Instagram tricks, why posting reformer "fails" online is hurting the whole industry, and a practical fix for the eternal subbing headache. Plus, a brand-new recurring segment: Jessica picks one exercise

Chat EYT Episode #3: Business Evolution and Transition, Community and Another Big Launch Announcement Jun 17, 2026 2060 Jessica checks in from her brand-new (sixth!) studio location, mid-move and reflecting on 25 years of business evolution — from a one-reformer room above a gym laundry room to a 3,500-square-foot peak and back to a quieter, intentional space. From there, she dives into two listener questions: a new teacher worried her sequences feel repetitive and stale, and a rural teacher wrestling with whether

Chat EYT Episode #2: Comparison, Imposter Syndrome & Breath Jun 10, 2026 1617 In episode two, Jessica tackles three topics pulled straight from her inbox and student check-ins: how to help a client stop comparing her real progress to what she sees on Instagram, how to manage imposter syndrome at every stage of a teaching career (yes, even seasoned teachers and studio owners get it), and a teaching-cue breakdown on why Jessica trains her apprentices to stop saying "inha

Chat EYT Episode #1: Sustainable Pilates Business Insights Recap May 31, 2026 1112 Jessica goes off-script this episode, pulling from candid conversations she's had with people in the industry and her own family. First up: who should you actually be building your Pilates business around — the glamorous, trend-chasing younger crowd, or the loyal 45+ client who sees Pilates as a must-have? Then, prompted by a conversation with her college-bound son about whether therapy can b

Chat EYT the Podcast: Official Intro May 21, 2026 146

Chat EYT the Podcast

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