Modern Body: Pilates & Movement for Life

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.In this EpisodeMost people walk, squat, and climb stairs every single day without giving their hips a second thought—but what happens at that joint has a direct line to lower back pain, joint strain, and overall movement quality. Aly delivers a focused, bite-sized breakdown of hip dissociation, the biomechanical skill of moving the leg or pelvis independently of the spine. She unpacks why this often-overlooked movement pattern is foundational to healthy hips and how anyone can benefit from consciously training it.Aly walks listeners through the tell-tale signs that hip dissociation may need attention while making clear that you don't need to be in pain to start working on it. The episode wraps up with a practical set of self-assessment movements and exercises that can be done at home or woven into an existing Pilates practice, giving every listener a clear and accessible starting point for better hip health.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.In this EpisodeAly sits down with her own doula, Abby Morris of Sleep Child O'Mine, to explore something often overlooked in birth prep: how movement during labor can completely shift the experience. Abby brings real-world wisdom about why staying mobile isn't just comfortable—it's strategic.She walks through specific positions and props that work with the body's design. But what makes this conversation distinct is Abby's emphasis on preparation that goes beyond the physical. She outlines four pillars—physical conditioning, mental health support, pelvic floor assessment, and trauma resolution—explaining how the mind-body connection intensifies during labor. Listeners walk away with practical tools for advocating for movement in any birth setting and understanding that labor is as much a mental journey as a physical one.Even if you aren’t expecting, this episodes has take-aways for how to overcome challenges through movement.Connect with Abby Morrishttps://www.sleepchildomine.com/https://www.instagram.com/sleepchildomine/Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.In this EpisodeAly draws from multiple past episodes and her Pilates training to spotlight the pelvic floor. She weaves together anatomy, breath mechanics, and real-world application to offer a clear, cohesive look at how this group of muscles actually functions.Aly reveals how the pelvic floor works as part of a responsive, intelligent system—one that moves in constant conversation with the diaphragm, spine, hips, and breath. She explains why pelvic floor health isn’t reserved for postpartum recovery or rehab, but is relevant for anyone who breathes, moves, and lives in a body.By learning how the pelvic floor naturally lengthens, contracts, and adapts within the breath cycle, listeners are invited to build strength that’s responsive rather than rigid.Listen to the Full EpisodesEp 17: Pelvic Floor Health: “Should I be doing Kegels to strengthen my Pelvic Floor?”Ep. 45: The 3 Step Cycle to Better BreathingEp. 74: Pelvic Floor Health - What to Strengthen, Lengthen and Mobilize to Keep It Happily Humming AlongWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.January Recap:Ep. 95: Write Your Movement Story for 2026Ep. 96: Pelvic Positioning Empowerment - When, Why, and How to Position Your Pelvis to Support You Through MovementEp. 97: Is Pilates Enough?Ep. 98: Movement Habits & Patterns and How They Affect Your PostureIn this EpisodeMovement isn’t just a collection of exercises—it’s an interconnected conversation happening across the entire body. In this episode Aly invites listeners to rethink their movement practice as a collection of curated systems. Rather than chasing a single “best” method, Aly makes the case for understanding how different movement systems work together to support strength, mobility, and long-term vitality.Using clear examples from Pilates, strength training, and cardiovascular work, Aly explains what it means to look at the body on both a micro level (individual joints or regions) and a macro level (the body moving as a unified whole). She shares how a thoughtfully designed class—or week of movement—layers systems intentionally, allowing each to influence and enhance the others. The result is a practice that feels supportive, adaptable, and responsive to real life.Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how to choose movement practices that work together, evolve over time, and ultimately help the body feel strong, mobile, and free.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.In this EpisodeOur posture isn’t something we set once and forget—it’s something we practice all day long. In this episode Aly explains how posture is a living reflection of our daily movement habits, modern conveniences, and accumulated patterns. She explores how today’s sedentary culture quietly shapes the body, and why meaningful change doesn’t come from a single corrective cue, but from awareness layered over time.Aly emphasizes that the body is intelligent and adaptive—constantly learning from what we do most. She explains how fascia, joints, and muscles respond to repeated positions, reinforcing what’s familiar in an effort to keep us functional, even if that function eventually leads to discomfort. Rather than labeling movements as “good” or “bad,” she encourages listeners to notice what we do unconsciously: how we sit, stand, carry bags, brush our teeth, or settle into the couch night after night.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.Referenced EpisodeEp. 67: Are you training all muscle fiber types in your movement practice?In this EpisodeAly explains why the answer to the question in the title isn’t a simple yes or no. Instead of fueling the comparisons between Pilates, strength training, and cardio, Aly reframes the conversation asking listeners the question: enough for what?This episode invites you into a more nuanced, individualized understanding of movement. Aly explores how Pilates supports posture, joint health, endurance, and body awareness—while also being clear about what it doesn’t do on its own. She positions Pilates not as a competing system, but as a powerful foundation that helps everything else work better.Rather than prescribing a single “right” way to move, Aly encourages listeners to assess their goals, season of life, and physical history, and she stresses that movement should adapt to you, not the other way around.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.Referenced EpisodeEp 20: Is Neutral the Best Position to Be in All the Time?In this EpisodeAly takes on one of the most confusing concepts in Pilates: pelvic positioning. Neutral or imprint? Tilt or don’t tilt? If those cues have ever felt contradictory—or left you wondering if you’re “doing it right” then this episode offers more clarity.Aly reframes pelvic positioning not as a rulebook, but as a set of adaptable tools. She walks listeners through what neutral and imprint actually mean anatomically, why neither position is universally “better,” and how each serves a purpose depending on stability, strength, load, and what the body needs on a given day. Rather than chasing perfection, the emphasis is on understanding, choice, and self-trust.Throughout the episode, Aly returns to a central theme that defines the Modern Body approach: movement should support real bodies in real life. Pelvic positioning isn’t about locking into one “correct” posture—it’s about developing awareness, adaptability, and confidence that carries from the mat into daily movement.Referenced Modern Body Classes:Find Your Foundation (Movement Map)ResourcesWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.In this EpisodeAly offers an alternative to New Year’s resolutions—one that trades pressure for perspective. She reframes January as a season for reflection rather than immediate execution. She unpacks how productivity culture and fitness marketing can quietly push people into “should” thinking, and why that mindset often leads to burnout instead of consistency. Through a three-part framework, listeners are guided to explore what actually worked for their bodies last year, what felt draining, and what deserves to be carried forward.The episode reminds listeners that meaningful movement doesn’t have to wait for the perfect plan to be fleshed out. You can be someone mapping out an entire year or simply deciding how you feel in your body today. Aly reinforces that movement stories can be rewritten at any point, without guilt or grand declarations. Listeners are left with permission to slow down, simplify, and build a movement practice that is sustainable, responsive, and deeply personal.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.In this EpisodeIn this reflective year-end episode Aly returns to the method that anchors her teaching and personal movement practice: Pilates.Designed for anyone curious about starting or returning to Pilates, this episode weaves together three conversations from the past year to explain why Pilates works, not just what it looks like. Aly breaks down Pilates as a full-body conditioning system that blends strength training, joint mobility, posture rebalancing, and body awareness in a way that supports real life.Listeners will learn how Pilates improves posture through muscle balance rather than rigid alignment, why bodyweight training can effectively build muscle, and how Pilates complements physical therapy during and after rehabilitation. This episode offers a clear, practical roadmap for incorporating Pilates into a weekly routine—whether as a primary movement practice or as a complement to running, strength training, or daily life at a desk. Full Episodes of Included ClipsEp. 47: Can Pilates Change Your Posture? The Science of Postural Theory and Muscle BalanceEp. 58: Build Muscle Without Weights? Yes, You CanEp. 48: Pilates and Physical Therapy, Movement Besties-A Conversation with Amanda McGee, DPTWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days.Related Modern Body ClassesShoulder Glide 1: upper bodyScapular Stability 1: upper bodyScapular Stability 2: upper bodyIn This EpisodeAly DiRoma reveals a surprisingly common root of neck tension: the position of the scapula. While many people focus solely on stretching or “fixing” the neck, Aly invites listeners to take a more holistic view that considers how the shoulder blades support the arms, influence posture, and directly impact cervical spine healthAly explains how habitual patterns can lead to a depressed or uneven scapula. Over time, that imbalance creates excess load and stress on the neck, often showing up as chronic tension or discomfort. Listeners are guided through simple practices they can put into action today.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In This EpisodeIn this episode, Aly welcomes fellow instructor and long-time colleague, Lane Grosser, for an exploration of what movement for the long haul truly looks like. Together, they peel back the layers of longevity-focused training—not as a “work out like you’re 80” prescription, but as a call to move today in ways that support the human we hope to be decades from now.Aly and Lane unpack the myth that longevity training means dialing everything down. Instead, they champion a balanced mix of strength, mobility, and heart health—peppered with joy, a dash of discipline, and the freedom to tailor every class “recipe” to what your body’s craving that day. Their shared belief that movement should feel good—and be doable throughout an ever-changing life—makes this episode a nourishing listen for anyone who has felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward.Connect with Lane: https://www.lanegrosserfitness.com, on Instagram @lanegrosserfitnessWant to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. In this EpisodeAly explains how to choose the “right” weights for your body, your goals, and your season of life. She breaks down the magic of bodyweight, light, medium, and heavy loads, explaining what each uniquely contributes to strength, bone density, endurance, and overall resilience. Her message is clear: the best weight is the one that meets you where you are today.Throughout the conversation, Aly dispels myths (“bodyweight is not enough,” “light weights don’t build strength,” “heavy is best”), while building a compelling case for using a full menu of weights—light, medium, and heavy—to support a balanced, well-fed movement system. Listeners walk away with a clear, confidence-boosting understanding of how to use weights without overwhelm and how to explore strength training in Modern Body through Simply Strong, Empowered Strength, or the weekly movement map.Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Modern Body Membership is 50% off until Dec. 2, 2025If you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. It's a great time to join because we're currently offering 50% off the annual membership cost. Click here to get 50% off a full year of Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIn this EpisodeIn this week’s episode Aly invites listeners into a conversation about why “more” isn’t always better when it comes to movement. She unpacks the lifelong philosophy that has shaped her own practice—quality over quantity—and explains why careful, attentive movement often outperforms gritted-teeth repetition every single time.She breaks down the “quality checks” she teaches—alignment, positioning, neuromuscular connection, and performance cues—and explains how these micro-details can completely change how we feel during (and after) class.Aly illustrates what happens when good form quietly unravels and how our bodies remember the repetitions that weren’t so supportive. Rather than treating this as something to judge, she frames it as valuable information, inviting listeners to adjust, pause, rest, or personalize their movement so the body can store higher-quality patterns over time.Aly’s overarching message is simple and liberating: when you prioritize quality, quantity naturally rises to meet you, not the other way around. Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. It's a great time to join because we're currently offering 50% off the annual membership cost. Click here to get 50% off a full year of Modern BodyWant to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideFREE ClassWant to try a free Modern Body class that supports your SI Joint? TRY Hip Restoration: Lower Body.In the EpisodeOur SI joint is a small but mighty crossroads where the upper and lower body meet—and when it’s irritated, it can throw off everything from walking to standing to simply getting dressed. In this episode Aly breaks down why SI joint pain doesn’t happen at the joint alone, but because of the surrounding systems that influence it. She explores why flare-ups happen, what patterns tend to aggravate this area, and how thoughtful movement can relieve stress and restore balance. Aly goes beyond surface-level fixes to explain the role of breathing, pelvic-spine alignment, hip strength, and the difference between supportive exercise and over-doing.

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideRelated EpisodesEp. 46: My Birth Story: Navigating the UnexpectedEp. 57: Return with Grace: My Slow & Steady Road to Postpartum MovementIn this EpisodeIn this reflective episode, Aly steps away from the anatomy deep-dives and guest features to offer a personal look at her first full year postpartum. She takes listeners through the physical, emotional, and energetic shifts that defined her return to movement. Aly shares five lessons she discovered on the road from recovering from an unplanned C-section and adapting to the new demands and rhythms of life as the mother of an infant. She touches on topics like internal healing, the cultural pressure to “bounce back,” redefining movement expectations, and the deep necessity of rest. Aly paints a relatable picture of what it really looks like to recover, recalibrate, and reconnect with yourself in a new season of life.Check out these Prenatal & Postpartum classes on Modern Body. (Membership required)Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideRelated EpisodesEp 15: “Fueling Your Body Well” - Holistic Gut Healing, Hormone Support, and Blood Sugar Balancing Practices to Fuel Your Body Long TermEp. 43: Are You Supplement Savvy? Find What's Right for You-A Conversation with Holistic Nutritionist McKenna GarrisonIn this EpisodeAly  welcomes back Modern Body’s “resident holistic nutritionist,” McKenna, for a deep dive into perimenopause—the often-misunderstood hormonal bridge between reproductive years and menopause. Aly and McKenna unpack what’s actually happening in the body during this sometimes decade-long transition and how nutrition, mindset, and self-care can ease the ride.McKenna breaks down the science of perimenopause: how estrogen and progesterone fluctuate wildly before tapering off, why symptoms like hot flashes, weight changes, or brain fog arise, and what everyday strategies—like gut support, balanced meals, and stress management—can make an enormous difference. She also shares how the Dutch hormone test can reveal the “hidden pathways” of estrogen metabolism, helping women tailor nutrition and lifestyle choices to their unique bodies.Aly brings her own postpartum experience into the mix, drawing parallels between hormonal recovery after childbirth and perimenopause. Together they dismantle diet culture myths (“no, you don’t need protein-everything cereal”) and champion a more intuitive, body-supportive approach rooted in nourishment rather than restriction.Connect with McKenna GarrisonBack to BasicsWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideRelated EpisodesEp 6: Should I Be Stretching?Ep. 24: Mobility Training-What It Is and Why You Need ItEp. 55: Hypermobility Explained: Strategies to Support Your Joints in your Movement & Mobility TrainingIn the EpisodeAly explores the essential duo that quietly shapes every movement we make: mobility and stability. She explains the often-confused distinctions between flexibility, mobility, and stability, guiding listeners through examples like the shoulder joint—our mobile multitasker—and the sacroiliac joint, the sturdy stabilizer of the pelvis. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of why every movement—whether it’s a bridge pose or reaching into the back seat—requires both stability and mobility in harmony.

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideRelated LinksThe Nurture RevolutionSpoil Your Baby PodcastIn the EpisodeOur nervous system is constantly whispering to us—sometimes in the language of tension, other times through calm. In this episode, Aly DiRoma explores how movement, breath, and simple daily rituals can help us tune back into those signals and create balance from within. Building on last week’s conversation about “self-mothering,” Aly takes listeners deeper into the concept by reframing nervous-system regulation as an act of everyday care—a way to parent yourself with compassion and curiosity.  Aly offers a refreshing, doable list of practices—each one a gentle invitation to “do what you can,” not strive for perfection.Listeners are also invited to join Aly and collaborator Jess inside the Self-Mothering Series, a five-day exploration of short movement and self-massage sessions designed to help you nurture your nervous system in just minutes a day.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideRelated EpisodesEp 7: Deep Dive Spine Pt. 1Ep 8: Deep Dive Spine Pt. 2 -Why Your Disk Health MattersIn this EpisodeLower back pain might be common, but that doesn’t make it simple—and in this replay episode, Aly unpacks exactly why. Aly explores the complex mix of physiological and lifestyle factors that influence how our lower backs feel and function. She starts by tackling a dangerous online trend—the “POV: one move cured my back pain” videos—and explains why no single exercise can solve the problem. Instead, Aly invites listeners to understand their bodies as an interconnected system where breathing, alignment, fascia, and even emotional stress all play a part.Through her own story and client experiences, Aly reveals how the path out of pain is rarely linear or quick—but it is absolutely possible with consistency, curiosity, and the willingness to move differently. By the end, listeners will see lower back pain not as a random ache to be “fixed,” but as valuable feedback from a body asking to be understood.Want help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]

Follow Modern BodyStay connected with Aly DiRoma and the Modern Body community: https://link.me/alydiromaIf you aren't already a member of the Modern Body Online Studio , you can experience that too with a free 7-day trial. Explore the full catalog of classes for free for the first 7 days. Want to dive deeper? The Modern Mover’s Guide is your roadmap to understanding how movement evolves through life’s seasons. It’s the perfect complement to your Modern Body membership—or a great place to start your journey. You'll also be able to grab your copy of the Core Guide mentioned in the episode. Get your copy here: https://modernmoversguide.com/guideRelated EpisodesEp. 33: Support Your Skin From Within, Why Less Really is More: A Conversation with Holistic Skin Care Specialist Jess ArnaudinIn this EpisodeIn this episode, Aly reunites with holistic esthetician, author, and dear friend, Jess Arnaudin, to explore what happens when self-care becomes less about “fixing” ourselves and more about mothering ourselves. Their conversation moves from skin rituals and nervous system care to the cultural narratives that tell women they’re never doing—or being—enough. Together, they peel back the layers of beauty and wellness marketing to reveal a gentler truth: that nourishment, rest, and presence are the most radical acts of care we can offer our bodies.Notable Moments & Takeaways:Aly and Jess challenge the idea that “self-care” means doing more, buying more, or becoming more.Jess explains why she avoids the word beauty in her practice—her work is about vitality, not vanity.Aly opens up about learning to mother herself through moments of burnout, motherhood, and body disconnection.Together, they introduce their upcoming Modern Body collaboration, a movement and self-massage series built around the art of self-mothering.Memorable quote: “Self-care isn’t something we earn by working harder—it’s something we return to, the way a mother returns to her child.”Connect with Jess ArnaudinRituals with Jess ShopOn InstagramWant help with production of your podcast? Contact Michelle Sanchez [misanchez21203@gmail.com]