Pilates Unscripted

About Pilates Unscripted

Pilates Unscripted refines how we think about movement. Join host Adriana Rotella as she shares real conversations with leading experts in the field and breaks down what really matters when it comes to the body. Whether you're a seasoned pro or brand new to mindful movement, if you care about how your body moves, you're in the right place.

Publisher

Adriana Rotella

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Apr 2026

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   From Nutritionist to DJ: Following Your Breadcrumbs with Rachel Molenda (DJ Ray)

   This episode is a special one for me because my guest is someone I've known since our nutrition school days; long before she became "DJ Ray" or launched Reunion, the alcohol-free, women-only dance party that's taken Toronto by storm. Rachel Molenda has worn more hats than I can count: holistic nutritionist, intuitive eating coach, mindset coach, and now DJ and event producer. But through every reinvention, the thread that's stayed constant is her commitment to showing up as fully, unapologetically herself, even when it's scary, even when people might judge, and even when things go completely sideways. In this episode, we cover: How Rachel went from presenting on vitamin A with a guitar in nutrition school to building a 500-person dance party movement (yes, she literally sang a song about vitamins) Her career evolution through nutrition, intuitive eating, and mindset coaching The breadcrumb trail that led her to DJing and raves at 31, and how all the clues were there in hindsight The cancellation story: Rachel planned a sold-out 500-person rooftop party, only to wake up the morning of to orange skies and wildfire smoke warnings. She lost $8,000 in refunds in 48 hours How vulnerability and community turned the whole thing around: she went live on Instagram, her community rallied, and the resold tickets sold out in four days Why Reunion is alcohol-free and women-only, and what happens when you remove liquid courage and the male gaze from a dance floor Knowing when to walk away from something successful (Rachel walked away from a 300,000-download podcast) and what "feeling dead inside" signals A deep dive into Pilates, Stott vs. classical, the "Pilates wars," and whether it even matters as long as people feel good ~ Go to getsensate.com/arnutrition and use code "ARnutrition" for 10% off ~ ~ Connect With Rachel ~ Website - www.rachelmmolenda.com Website - www.thereuniondanceparty.com Instagram - @rachelmmolenda Youtube - @rachelmmolenda Reunion ~ JOIN THE WAITLIST ~ Connect With Me ~ Instagram - @adriana.rotella Website - adrianarotella.ca

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Mindful Movement, Burnout & Coming Home to Your Body with Brigette Robitaille

   I sat down with Bridget Robitaille, a Stott Pilates instructor trainer since 2009, with a background in psychology, massage therapy, breathwork, and meditation. Bridget is the founder of Inspire Movement, and honestly, every time I'm in her energy I just feel calmer. I wanted to bottle that up and share it with all of you. Timestamps 2:54 — What is mindful movement? Beyond the physical exercises 7:43 — Signs your nervous system is dysregulated (and how to notice them) 12:44 — Quick tools for regulation: physiological sigh, box breathing, tapping 19:49 — Giving clients space to feel without trying to fix them 28:37 — Adriana's burnout story: when the calendar doesn't match your values 33:20 — Bridget's edge of burnout & the three-month trip that changed everything 40:11 — The art of saying no 44:57 — Self-care vs. pampering: learning from other cultures 53:02 — Why instructors need to keep taking classes themselves 58:54 — Celebrating small victories & quieting the inner critic ~ Go to getsensate.com/arnutrition and use code "ARnutrition" for 10% off ~ ~ Connect With Brigette ~ Vimeo - Brigitte Robitaille Instagram - @inspiremouvement Website - inspiremouvement.com Facebook - Inspire Mouvement ~ Connect With Me ~ Instagram - @adriana.rotella Website - adrianarotella.ca

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Why Muscle Is Your Longevity Organ with Barbara Birke

   Barbara Birke joins me this week for one of my favorite conversations yet. We dive deep into why building and maintaining muscle is one of the most important investments women can make for long-term health, especially as we move through our 40s, 50s, and beyond. If you've ever wondered whether Pilates counts as strength training, how much protein you really need, or why the scale isn't telling you the whole story, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Muscle is the longevity organ. It supports your bones, joints, metabolism, blood sugar, brain, mood, and energy. Use it or lose it. From age 35 onward, muscle declines unless you actively work against it. 2–3 sessions, 30 minutes each per week is enough to see meaningful benefits. Protein matters: Aim for 1.2–1.6g per kilo of body weight if you're active. Body composition > scale weight. Muscle is denser than fat. How your jeans fit tells you more than a number. Form first, then load. Don't add weight to faulty movement patterns. Reduce tension, fix the form, then build back up. Pilates counts as strength training as long as there's progressive overload (increasing spring resistance over time). Movement is not a punishment. Reframe it as nourishment and self-care. ~ Go to getsensate.com/arnutrition and use code "ARnutrition" for 10% off ~ Pilates Instructor Mentorship | JOIN HERE ~ Connect With Barbara ~ Instagram - @strongwithbarbara Website - optimum-you.com YouTube - @strongwithbarbara Strength Training Course - Power & Balance ~ Connect With Me ~ Instagram - @adriana.rotella Website - adrianarotella.ca

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