Chat EYT the Podcast

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  The Pilates Industry Has a Problem — And I’m Done Staying Quiet 16.09.2026 29min

  What happens when the people supposedly leading an industry stop listening to the people actually doing the work? Jessica is back from the Pilates Journal Expo in Miami — and she has A LOT to say. What started as an exciting opportunity to connect with the Pilates community quickly turned into an eye-opening experience that left Jessica frustrated, angry, and determined to speak up for the teachers and small, independent studio owners who she believes are being overlooked. In this no-holds-ba...
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  Chat EYT Episode 15: "I'd Rather Be Happy Than Make More Money:" Gen Z Rethinks the Career Path 09.09.2026 41min

  Gen Z Is Done With Corporate: Why They’re Choosing Pilates Instead What happens when a generation raised on technology, social media and a rapidly changing workplace starts questioning the traditional career path? In this episode of Chat EYT, the Podcast, Jessica sits down with three Gen Z Pilates apprentices — Jacqueline, Kate and Mia — for a candid conversation about why younger people are increasingly turning toward Pilates, wellness and alternative career paths. And their answers may surp...
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  Chat EYT Podcast Episode 14: I’m Giving Away Ownership: Why I’m Building a Business Revolution 02.09.2026 27min

  I’m Giving Away Ownership: Why I’m Building a Business Revolution Jessica reveals a major move she’s been quietly working on for months: giving ownership shares of EYT Pilates Teacher Training to a select group of women business owners — with no money required. But this isn’t just about Pilates. It’s about what happens when women stop operating in silos and start linking arms, sharing resources, creating buying power, and building businesses together. In this episode, Jessica pulls back the c...
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  Chat EYT the Podcast Episode 13: The $159,000 Pilates Studio Scandal: What I Discovered After Buying the Business 26.08.2026 27min

  What if the smartest way to open your own Pilates studio isn't to start from scratch? In this episode of Chat EYT, Jessica Spillane shares the unexpected business lessons she's learned from more than 20 years of buying, building, turning around, and selling businesses—and one acquisition came with a shocking surprise. It started with a simple conversation with an apprentice who dreamed of opening a small Pilates studio. Instead of encouraging her to find a space, buy reformers, build a brand,...
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  Chat EYT Episode 12: The Pilates Industry Is Changing… Are We Ready? | Featuring CJ Zarb 19.08.2026 25min

  The Pilates Industry Is Changing… Are We Ready? This week on Chat EYT, Jessica welcomes her very first guest, CJ Zarb, founder of The Pilates Journal and creator of the internationally recognized Pilates Journal Expo. CJ shares the remarkable journey from dancer and journalist to one of the most influential voices in the Pilates profession. Together, Jessica and CJ explore what inspired the creation of The Pilates Journal, why the industry desperately needed a more collaborative and inclusive...
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  Chat EYT Episode 11: The Client Personalities We All Know...And Don't Always Love 12.08.2026 31min
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  Chat EYT Episode 10: Why I'm Not Instagram Famous(And Why That's My Superpower) 05.08.2026 26min

  Every business has a story—and this week, Jessica is sharing hers. In one of her most personal episodes to date, Jessica takes listeners behind the scenes of her 22-year journey from opening a single Pilates studio in New Jersey to building a nationally recognized teacher training and licensing program. She shares the successes, failures, pivots, and lessons that shaped her career—including how the challenges of COVID unexpectedly became the catalyst for creating an entirely new business mode...
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  Chat EYT Episode 9: The Retail Playbook That Built a Runaway Success 29.07.2026 26min

  This week, Jessica tackles two topics every studio owner should hear. She begins with a deeply personal story about her own cancer journey and explains why she made the decision to eliminate plastic water bottles from her studio long before research began connecting plastics, inflammation, and rising cancer rates. It's an honest conversation about leadership, health, and the responsibility wellness professionals have to influence the communities they serve. Then Jessica shifts gears into one ...
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  Chat EYT Episode #8: How NOT to Feel Salesy and Still Grow 22.07.2026 29min

  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 Pilates?" Learn how to answer without sounding salesy while empowering clients to make the right decision for themsel...
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  Chat EYT Episode #7: What the Bear gets right about Building a great Pilates Studio 15.07.2026 27min

  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 hospitality is about making people feel truly seen. Jessica also reflects on a recent leadership...
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  Chat EYT Episode #6: When to Pass the Magic Circle 08.07.2026 33min

  Episode 6: Ride the Mat Momentum: Generational Transition & Reflection In 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 mat certification is experiencing an unexpected resurgence. Whether you're a studio owner, teacher, ...
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  Chat EYT Episode #5: You Can Get Pasta at Olive Garden or Rao's Which Do You Want? 01.07.2026 30min

  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 studio owners alike — who is actually running your business, and are you giving away your leadership with...
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  Chat EYT Episode #4: When Your Insurance Won't Cover That Instagram Trick 24.06.2026 28min

  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 per episode and tells you exactly why she loves it. First up? Double Leg Kick. In This Episode: Boutique vs. F...
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  Chat EYT Episode #3: Business Evolution and Transition, Community and Another Big Launch Announcement 17.06.2026 34min

  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 to leverage her scarcity into a bigger paycheck at a brand-new studio. Plus, a big announcement —...
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  Chat EYT Episode #2: Comparison, Imposter Syndrome & Breath 10.06.2026 26min

  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 "inhale." In This Episode: The Comparison Trap: A listener's client is frustrated that her body hasn't tran...
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  Chat EYT Episode #1: Sustainable Pilates Business Insights Recap 31.05.2026 18min

  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 be a full-time career, Jessica tackles a question every teacher eventually asks: can teaching Pilates a...
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  Chat EYT the Podcast: Official Intro 21.05.2026 2min