Heard @ The Barre

Another week, another missing video… but the mics were rolling and the convo is too good to miss! This episode dives into what’s really driving the Pilates craze — and why so many young women are chasing glutes over goals 🍑. We talk about body ideals, how genetics (and a little spinal curve) can shape what’s possible, and how social media keeps shifting what “fit” looks like. From metabolism and...

This week, we’re diving deep into Gen X nostalgia and asking the important questions… like were Block Parents actually a Canadian thing, or did we all collectively imagine that? That conversation spirals (in the best way) into talk of Swatch watches, Tretorns, Beaver Canoe, and the iconic childhood moments that shaped us. Courtney even shares how neighbours used to “pass the call for supper” throu...

We may have forgotten to set up the new software to tape the video, but this conversation was too real not to share. This week, we’re talking all things puppy parenting — how having little Oliver feels a lot like having a baby. Kristy shares her crate-training struggles (spoiler: he’s basically Houdini 🐶), and the dog mom guilt is real. That leads us into the deeper stuff — how no book truly prep...

We’re back in the studio with a very special (and very furry) guest — Oliver , the newest member of the barre fam 🐶 @oliverboop2025! Between puppy snuggles, we dive into the great debate: glasses vs. contacts, surviving London traffic (note to self: never take Richmond), and why Tim Hortons and maple syrup basically run in our Canadian veins. 🇨🇦🍁 Courtney shares her junior hockey billet experien...

We’re back, and we’re diving right into midlife reality—aching joints, foggy brains, and the never-ending quest to remember why we walked into the kitchen. From memory tricks (hello, whiteboards!) to the mysterious disappearance of every list we’ve ever made, we’re keeping it real. We also open up about our experiences with hysterectomies and endometriosis—what we knew (and didn’t know) before sur...

We made it to the end of Season 1! In this episode, Kristy and Courtney reflect on the not-so-smooth (but hilarious) journey of launching a podcast and celebrating 10 years of @ The Barre in the heart of London, Ontario—a university town with Western and Fanshawe energy, but big-town vibes. We chat about the Pilates boom: new studios are opening, TikTok is obsessed, and yes, some of them are aesth...

Ever wondered how a Pilates class turns into a love letter to local businesses? Kristy’s teaching style is basically storytime with squats—so naturally, restaurants, brands, and random gems get name-dropped mid-exercise. From Indian head massages to Craig’s Cookies, if it keeps her going, it’s getting a shoutout. Courtney dives into the gluten-free scene for all the Celiac friends out there, and w...

Double digits, baby! In Episode 10, Kristy and Courtney dive into the hormonal rollercoaster that is perimenopause vs menopause (spoiler: they are NOT the same thing). From endometriosis and PCOS to hysterectomies and hot flashes—we’re talking about it all, because someone has to! Expect a little science, a lot of honesty, and more than a few laughs as we connect the dots on all the weird and wild...

Our favourite client and hardcore fan, Kerry, is back—and things get real. From learning about pap smears at the studio (yes, really) to opening up about growing up Asian in a culture where feelings and sex education weren’t openly discussed, this episode dives into the conversations we wish we’d had sooner. Kristy reflects on childhood confessions in the Roman Catholic church, and we all laugh ab...

This week, Kristy and Courtney get personal as they dive into what it means to be GenX in the sandwich generation—caring for kids, aging parents, and even grandparents, all at once. Courtney opens up about the loss of her dad and the emotional toll of juggling three generations of caregiving. (Spoiler: her 101-year-old grandma swears the secret to long life is avoiding men and their stress.) They...

This week, Kristy and Courtney welcome their first-ever guest to the podcast—Kerry! After a concussion and a refusal to rest (classic move), Kerry followed a coworker straight to @ The Barre in search of exercise and community. What started as a little harmless “studio stalking” turned into a whole lot more. Kerry brings the stories—from assuming Courtney was a cool, mean Pilates girl (which led t...

In this episode, Kristy and Courtney talk about the power of building community—especially within the walls of @ The Barre. As we get older, our social circles tend to shrink, and remote work has only made it harder to connect. No more water cooler talk, hallway catch-ups, or casual small talk… and women are feeling the gap. They reflect on how personal changes can shift your social energy, the im...

Courtney and Kristy are back, diving into how social media has changed the way we connect—especially with our teens. From Snapchat “relationships” and fake-perfect Instagram lives to whether GenX is better suited for DMs or phone calls (remember those?), they unpack the weird world of digital communication. They also touch on the not-so-virtual fallout of the pandemic—how COVID rules and differing...

In this episode, Kristy and Courtney finally reveal the crazy life events that delayed the podcast, including Courtney’s teenage daughter, Niamh, being diagnosed with Lyme disease after a mysterious bite at Turkey Point. (Spoiler: a swollen thumb and knee were the big clues!) They also dive into parenting teens who are total open books—sharing the hilarious, awkward, and sometimes way-too-honest m...

In this episode, Courtney and Kristy unpack the rise and fall of their Pilates studio book club (spoiler: it didn’t exactly go as planned). Courtney introduces Kristy to the wildly popular ACOTAR series and other Sarah J. Maas books—sparking a real talk about how sex shouldn’t be a taboo topic, especially in books. Kristy also shares her theater background (yes, she’s got some stage chops!), and t...

Courtney and Kristy are back—after only two hours of trying to set up the podcast equipment (spoiler: they still didn’t do it right). In true GenX fashion, they reminisce about life before the internet, the thrill of getting their first cell phones, and how those analog roots are serving them… not at all. This episode dives into the weird and wonderful: cults, churches, sticker challenges that may...

Meet your hosts, Courtney and Kristy, as they kick off the very first episode of Heard @ The Barre ! In this pilot episode, they share their personal journeys into Pilates and what inspired them to launch a podcast centred around the real, unfiltered conversations happening in their studio. From the reformer to real life, no topic is off-limits. Get a sneak peek at future episodes where they'l...