Trusting Your Intuition When Society Tells You Not To with Ashley DeLeon
Release Date: 07/31/2022
Horizontal Abs: A Workout You Can Do Lying Down! Really!
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I had a client once who told me the reason she was drawn to Pilates was because it was a workout you can do lying down. And I’ll be honest (I always am) she’s not only person who feels that way! So in today’s MINI EPISODE I’m sharing a guided workout/movement practice that you can do lying down! Don’t be mistaken though, just because I also said “movement practice” and it’s done lying down doesn’t mean it’s easy! Give it a try and let me know how it goes! If it feels good and you’re looking for more, I have a ! If you’re picking up what I’m laying...
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Boundaries, Eyelashes, & Pubic Hair Have This In Common: Being Picky Is Good
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Ready to Alter Your Life? Then you’re in the right place! Learn more about your host Alissa Alter and how she integrates her experiences as a professional Broadway performer, certified Pilates instructor, and coach to harness the physical and energetic powerhouse hidden between your legs aka your pelvic floor. If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk...
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Neuroplasticity & Creating New Physical and Emotional Patterns
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In this mini episode… Addressing the physical compensations of pregnancy and what my body clearly remembers from last time Reminding my body and myself that THIS pregnancy is THIS pregnancy and NOT my previous pregnancy Acknowledging my emotional growth during stressful times Moving past patterns of dissociation from my PTSD Physical and emotional presence Have a question about altering your life, your pelvic floor, how to harness the physical & energetic powerhouse between your legs, marriage, divorce, motherhood, anything else? DM me and submit your Q for my A! If...
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Sex Work, Findom, Comedy OH MY! With Sex Worker & FinDomme Lane Kwederis
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Let's dive into the niche world of Findom with FinDomme Lane Kwederis. In our culture sex workers are subject to stigma, shame, and judgment and you know this is a 100% judgment free zone. Lane and I met as teammates on a musical improv team where we made up musicals together for years before I knew what she did outside of the theater. Lane Kwederis is a comedian, sex worker, and the creator of the show Sex Job: A show that gives you an inside look into the life of a financial dominatrix. Lane can also be seen on shows like Broad City, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Master of None,...
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Bringing More Of ME to 2023
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Instead of focusing on making resolutions I’m focusing on bringing more of ME with me into 2023. In this mini episode… How starting dance classes again in 2022 reminded me more of who I am Exciting news about my NEW one woman show . Show info and tickets available How I’m integrating all of me into my work, my life, and everything I’m creating Have a question about altering your life, your pelvic floor, how to harness the physical & energetic powerhouse between your legs, marriage, divorce, motherhood, anything else? DM me and submit your Q for my A! If...
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Silence, Fatphobia, & Suffering Out Loud: Thoughts From The First Trimester
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This season is focusing on the things we don’t like to talk about. The true taboo topics. In this episode I cry and you can also expect to hear… Exciting news about my NEW one woman show . Show info and tickets available The courage it takes to walk back into the fire of pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum NOT forgetting childbirth. Your body remembers everything Why suffering out loud is my way of showing up for myself in this pregnancy and this season of my life Body image and fatphobia beliefs we are all conditioned to carry, how it’s showing up for me now, and how I’m...
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Your Q My A! Giving Birth Again After A Fourth Degree Tear
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You asked and I’m answering! In this episode… Approaching pregnancy for the second time Considering childbirth after a traumatic fourth degree tear What I am available for and NOT available for Owning MY right decision which does not have to be yours. And vice versa :) Have a question about altering your life, your pelvic floor, how to harness the physical & energetic powerhouse between your legs, marriage, divorce, motherhood, anything else? DM me and submit your Q for my A! If you’re picking up what I’m laying down… Follow, subscribe, rate, review,...
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Emotional Regulation and Addiction: How We Struggle In The Human Experience with Erin Khar
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Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on ! And don’t forget to where we talk about all the things we’re not supposed to talk about. Learn more at Follow along on IG As always I’ve got your back, I’ve got your front, and I’ve got your undercarriage. If you haven’t read Erin’s memoir , it’s not too late! Erin paints the human picture of addiction and how our assumptions and judgment of addicts are influenced by you guess it, the patriarchy, and not humanity. ...
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Stressed? Overwhelmed? Overstimulated? YOUR Self-Care Menu Will Save You From Burning Out
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I created a sample for you AND a template you can customize to save yourself from stress, burnout, overwhelm, and overstimulation this holiday season and every freaking day. This menu was born out of necessity because I find the overstimulation of motherhood crushing. This mini episode is something you're going to be seeing more of. Mini episodes will air every other week between full length episodes of interviews or deep dive solo episodes with me! In our first mini episode together you’ll learn… WTF a self-care menu is Why taking a moment to create one is the...
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The Physical & Energetic Powerhouse Hidden Between Your Legs
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Kegels are the standard answer when more often than not we need to release tension, articulate muscles, and find movement. We need to find release and feel safe relaxing into our bodies. Into ourselves. We need this physically, mentally, and emotionally. I want you to use your breath in your daily life, your daily movements, and your daily practice. We’ve discussed how this works on a physical level to engage and stretch these muscles. This also provides benefits on an emotional and psychological level. This is part of the reason that meditation and yoga have so many mental health and...
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- During her fertility and pregnancy experiences Ashley was often met with a firm “No.” when advocating for herself and how that changed her relationship to her body and her providers.
- How meeting our own basic needs empowers us to self advocate and we cannot organize and make change until we can self advocate.
- Meeting our own basic needs is how we honor ourselves and creates a smoother path to meet your goals. In terms of exercise we don’t need to beat ourselves up on the mat in order to make progress.
- How Ashley uses cycle syncing to build trust with herself and connect to her intuition.
Ashley DeLeon (she/her) is a pilates instructor, mother and wellness influencer in NYC. She has been a pilates instructor for over 16 years and specializes in teaching students how to reach their movement goals in a progressive, joyful and organic way.
In 2020, Ashley closed her brick-and-mortar space and opened a virtual studio to create accessibility to her ever growing international community. She approaches her clients with excitement, empathy and true desire to share the many benefits of a fulfilling movement practice.
Ashley shares her creative movement life and wellness tips on her instagram account, Ashley DeLeon Pilates, where she blends pilates, yoga and dance to create movement experiences that are referential and expressive. Learn more about Ashley on IG @ashleydeleonpilates and her website www.ashleydeleonpilates.com.
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