Beyond the Mat

About Beyond the Mat

Bryony Deery is a world-renowned Pilates teacher and the founder of the health and fitness app Pilates By Bryony. She discovered Pilates after a serious car accident at the age of 17. Through the practice, she healed her chronic pain and began teaching others. Today, Bryony has trained some of the most inspirational people of our time—all while having life-changing conversations as they move. Beyond the Mat is a podcast inspired by those conversations on the mat. With so much conflicting information about wellness and fitness today, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and confused. On the show, Bryony cuts through the noise in a way that’s relatable and practical, offering tangible tips you can actually use. Expect full-disclosure moments, life hacks to level up your life, and stories that activate your dreams—with no gatekeeping allowed. Join us every Thursday.

Publisher

Dear Media, Bryony Deery

Category

business · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 May 2024

Latest episode

5 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

89 of 96 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Bryony’s Catch Up: Navigating Motherhood &
a Personal Update

   This week’s episode is a little different. I’m sitting down for a solo Q&A and catch-up, answering your questions on motherhood, postpartum recovery, routine, discipline, and wellbeing with a personal update at the end. I open up honestly about how I’m finding early motherhood, from the magic of life with a newborn to the mental load, mum guilt, and hormonal shifts that took me by surprise. I share what’s helping me navigate this phase, including structure, routine, calming my nervous system, and learning to focus on one thing at a time. I also walk you through my current daily routine, how I’m approaching movement, nutrition, supplements, and postpartum training, alongside the mindset shifts shaping this new chapter from discipline and visualisation to doing more with less. //  MORE FROM BRYONY // Use BEYOND30 to get a free 30-days on the Pilates By Bryony app here. Visit pilatesbybryony.com and shop our products here. Follow me on Instagram @bryonydeery @pilatesbybryony. Watch Beyond the Mat on YouTube. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2. 

   29 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Building Trust in Your Body Through Fertility, Birth & Postpartum with Dr Claire Mellon

   Host Bryony Deery interviews Dr. Claire Mellon about fertility, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery, offering practical insights into preparing the body for pregnancy and navigating early motherhood.

3. 

   22 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Mastering Brand Building and Marketing with Kira Jackson, From Private Equity to Chief Brand Officer at Set Active

   On this week’s episode, I sit down with Kira Jackson for a true masterclass in branding, business building, and marketing. As the Chief Brand Officer at Set Active, Kira walks us through her impressive career journey, from PR and Private Equity to leading one of today’s most influential apparel brands. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their brand or boost conversions with practical, high-impact marketing strategies. Kira breaks down everything from creating a strong brand identity to the power of storytelling, consumer experience, trends, engagement rates, and the brands she believes are doing it best. She also shares how to succeed when launching a business in popular markets, from ideation, product development and innovative marketing strategies. What’s in this episode: Kira's Career Journey The Role of Storytelling in Marketing Transition to Set Active Challenges and Strategies at Set Active Identifying Gaps in the Market Innovative Marketing Strategies Top Brands and Their Marketing Success //  MORE FROM BRYONY // Use BEYOND30 to get a free 30-days on the Pilates By Bryony app here. Visit pilatesbybryony.com and shop our products here. Follow me on Instagram @bryonydeery @pilatesbybryony. Watch Beyond the Mat on YouTube. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Inside a recent episode

Bryony’s Catch Up: Navigating Motherhood &
a Personal Update

Published 5 Feb 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] They were really, really wild for me and something that really took me by surprise. I felt ashamed. I felt embarrassed even telling my mom, like, which is crazy because we're so close. But I didn't want her to really worry about me and I didn't. Yeah, I just felt ashamed and embarrassed that I would be in such an incredible lucky position and feel that way. But it's literally out of our control. It is a science cellular thing that we cannot control. We can do things, obviously, to help ourselves, go on a walk, clear our head, do as many of the things that help fill our own cups for one to the best of praise. […]

Who has been a guest on Beyond the Mat

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Claire Mellon
• Rhian Stephenson
• Jacob Joenck
• Sami Clarke
• Sami Spalter

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

97,216

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

47 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

112 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 82 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

84

Social presence

97

YouTube

85

Engagement

67

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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