All Things Pilates with Darien Gold
Darien Gold, producer, writer, editor and host of All Things Pilates, brings her style and interviewing skills she developed in 2017 as a radio show host. Since then, Darien’s intention continues to light the way and bring greater exposure of the Contrology System and listeners rely on her and her guests for additional insights into the Pilates community. The Pilates Method is considered a global phenomenon and it has profoundly changed both the wellness and fitness conversations and through insightful interviews and expert discussions, Darien and her guests explore the fascinating history and evolution of Contrology.
Though we can’t know exactly what Joseph Pilates was thinking or feeling towards the end of his life, we do know he wanted the entire world to practice Contrology and so, as we discuss the man and the method, we learn more about how his genius continues to influence and inspire. Darien’s Podcast is a library filled with episodes that are helping to preserve valuable and historical information and a precious resource for decades to come.
Episodes
128 episodes
2025 ATP All Seasons Highlight Show Finale
Seven seasons, countless stories, and connections across the globe — what a journey it’s been. I’ve had the privilege of speaking with extraordinary people from all corners of the world — people I never would have met without this show. Their k...
Heidi Miller ~ The Mentor's Table
Support the showAs the former host of the very first Pilates podcast called Beyond the Movement which began in 2005, Heidi Miller is our guest in this last interview of Seaso...
Elvira M. ~ Think you need narcotics? Try the Universal Reformer instead! ~ An arachnoiditis story
Have you ever heard of arachnoiditits? I know, neither had I..But my guest today has. In fact, she’s suffered from this autoimmune issue for the last 20 years. I wonder how Joe Pilates would treat a person with this type of disease which has no...
Chloe B. Thompson ~ Overcoming Limits: Living with EDS and POTS Through Pilates
What must it feel like to be bedridden with Ehlers Donlos Syndrome and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome? My guest today Chloe Bircher Thompson, a Pilates teacher living and working in England has lived with these 2 devestating disorder...
Roberta Kirchenbaum (Part Two) ~ Betrayal in the House that Joe Built
In part two of my interview with Roberta Kirschenbaum, she shares the devastating account of losing a precious piece of the Pilates History. In 2003, Roberta on her way to dance class noticed a For Rent sign at 939 8th Ave. in New York City...<...
Roberta Kirschenbaum (Part One) ~ Guiding Hands: The Role of Touch in Teaching Contrology
Today we’re talking about one of the most powerful and sometimes not completely understood tools we have as Pilates teachers; Touch. The benefits are many: alignment correction, safety, connection, grounding and encouragement. When does it help...
Gail Forrester ~ Strength and Vitality at Any Age
Living in Florida where there are many retirees, Gail Forrester our guest today and owner of Ulta Pilates & Well-being, emphasizes the benefits of Pilates for an older population. Gail herself knows from personal experience how Pilates can ...
Elena Salamone ~ Pilates: Dedicated to the Duty of Healing
Can you remember what you were doing at age sixteen? Our guest Elena Salamone does - in fact, this was the year she began learning Pilates mat work. And then, two years later, straight out of high school, Elena joined the Air Force ...
Sandra Schonrock ~ Mind, Body, Hormones. Enter: Pauseology
By now, most of you’ve heard of Contrology, the name Joe Pilates gave his exercise system, but have you ever heard of Pauseology? In this episode, Pilates studio owner, Sandra Schonrock, our guest who lives in New Zealand was having a rough tim...
Richard Brown ~ Pilates in China
Support the showMarried with 3 kids, 2 dogs and 5 cats, our guest Richard Brown, an Englishman living in China, is a Pilates studio owner and doing his best to help his students get...
Jillian Hessel ~ The Pilates Hybrid Mentor
Support the showOur guest is Jillian Hessel, a Second Generation Pilates teacher who has had the great privilege of learning from many of Joe Pilates’ students, including Kathy Gran...
Shelly Knight-Jones ~ Recover, Rebuild and Rise
Our guest today Shelly Knight-Jones, creator of the Knight Technique and Pilates Barre workouts has been through an experience none of us would wish on any woman. In 2022, Shelly was diagnosed with DCIS Stage zero breast cancer and thinking it ...
Gwen Miller ~ Bone talk: Osteopenia and Pilates
My guest Gwen Miller and I have a few things in common. We love what we do, we enjoy educating our students to the best of our ability and…we especially adore cats. But we also have something in common that isn’t worthy of our affection - we bo...
Kitti Cheevasittiyanon ~ Contrology in Thailand
Thailand, considered to be the #1 tourist destination in the world, now has a new member, Contrology! Join me as ATP welcomes Kitti Cheevasittiiyanon, owner of two Pilates studios in Bangkok who is helping to bring awareness and enthusiasm of J...
Elizabeth Larkam & Madeline Black ~ Pilates Applications for Health Conditions
Elizabeth Larkam and Madeline Black are with us today. These two powerhouse teachers have individually published books in the movement therapy field and this time, have come together to co-edit a comprehensive book that presents various health ...
Vineet Buch ~ "I should have started this thirty years ago!"
Masters athlete, avid chef and tech investor, our guest Vineet Buch is obsessed with being fit. Vineet is a long distance runner, kayaker and cyclist and when he was introduced to the Contrology system a few months ago, it was a game changer! L...
Mercy Sidbury ~ All About Eve
Most of you know that Joe had a group of very talented students who went on to share what he had taught them, either through their own certification program or with mentorship. Today’s episode is All About Eve. Eve Gentry that is, one of those ...
Ale Sain ~ Beating the Odds
We open Season 7 with a moving and unbelievable story. Our guest Ale Sain is a Pilates studio owner in Costa Rica and she shares an extraordinary experience of how she discovered the healing power of Pilates. Her story is one of sickness, sorro...
2024 Season Six Highlight Special
As we close Season Six, I think we can all agree we learned a lot from our guests and they seemed to have a good time sharing their expertise with us. I know we all thank them and I in particular thank them for allowing me to interview them and...
Lynn Grandjean ~ Going Swiss! Pilates retreat for Studio owners
Need a break from running your Pilates studio? Need some ME time? Well, this episode will have your eyes rolling around in their sockets! On this last interview of Season 6, Lynn Grandjean our guest, whets our appetites as she describes her upc...
Allison Denney ~ Massage anyone?
Ever feel like your body just needs a pair of experienced hands to massage your muscles and soften all of that tight fascia you carry around? Allison, a massage therapist, massage educator and entrepreneur shares valuable insights about how to ...
Adrianne Yurgosky ~ Global Pilates Organization
How does this mission statement sound? “We aim to build and grow communication, opportunity, and support through continued education, business resources, and industry talks.” It almost sounds like a fortune 500 company, but it’s not. It’s the g...
Susannah Cotrone ~ Footwork
Joining me today to talk about the exercise cornerstone called Footwork is my friend and colleague, Susannah Cotrone, co-owner of Cotrone Pilates in Los Angeles who has her own take on the power of Footwork. When I was going through the certifi...
Susan Temkin ~ Pilates and the Spirited Senior
Let’s face it, though gravity keeps us grounded it also pulls us down, from boobs to butts to bellies… If gravity were a person, you wouldn’t bring it home for Christmas. On the contrary, the Pilates Method is not only invited for a visit, it u...
John Riccitiello & Elizabeth Osterman ~ New owners, Gratz Pilates
The Pilates apparatus company, Gratz Industries, Inc., has 2 new co-owners. John Riccitiello & Elizabeth Osterman. Both classical Pilates lovers, John and Elizabeth have a combined skill set that this 100+ year artisan company has fully emb...