Pleasure doesn’t just show up. You need to invite her to the party. And if your party sucks, she’s gonna be a hard no. See what I did there? Let’s figure out what we need to let go of or leave behind in order to create a hospital environment for pleasure. Let’s plan a panty dropping party she can’t wait to get to.  CLICK HERE to download your FREE workout to find out where your vagina is pointing and get started on your path to confidence, continence, and connection to your body! In this...

I turn 40 this week! And I can't help but think about how turning 30 set the stage for me to be exactly where I am now.  In this episode: Upcoming classes! Stay up to date by joining my email list! SIGN UP HERE! How I felt turning 30 Who I had to become to create an envirnment for my dreams to come true The worst year of my life was also the best (and I think that will be the same this time) My 30s are the springboard for my 40s The benefits of setting your life on fire If you’re picking...

After last week's episode I HAD to share this conversation with Editor In Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine Jason Feifer all about navigating change. This show was originally aired on my old podcast in 2022 and I think about it ALL the time.  In this episode we also discuss… Becoming a person who wears a watch with a reminder to move during the day and the correlations Jason has found with this data. The 4 phases of change and which seems to be the hardest. The question that helps clarify...

I haven’t stopped reflecting since January 1st (can’t stop won’t stop) and I’ve decided I’m not a “New Year, New Me” person. I’m in my “New Year, Different Me” era. In the episode… The power of using different movement techniques and modalities to increase performance and avoid injuries Using different approaches to increase personal performance at work and at home What’s Different about me after having my second baby Enacting Different (change) is a painful process The...

Ever wonder what a penis would look like wearing a pink donut? Me too. Wonder no more because the OhNut is here! And no, it’s not just for decoration! It’s function is even hotter. The OhNut is a wearable silicone sleeve that works like a bumper to control and limit depth of penetration. It’s made up of stacking rings so you can decide what works best for you.  If you’re picking up what I’m laying down…SHARE this episode with a friend!  I’ve been recommending OhNut to clients for years and...

I am just as surprised as you are about the theme of this monumental 100th episode of Myth of Motherhood! Some of the best advice I ever got from my dad and how I’m refining it to fit me and my life right now.  In the episode… Navigating the literal and metaphorical shitstorm of motherhood and life YOUR top five favorite episodes! The episodes I returned to during my second postpartum experience Why eating shit isn’t the worst When to eat shit and how much to eat Eating...

Download your free guide to the 3 Things You Deserve To Know About Your Vag here! Despite what Billy Madison said, peeing your pants isn’t cool. And it certainly doesn’t make you Miles Davis. Now, unclench your butt because we are going there! In this episode we cover… What incontinence is and what you can do it about it! You have more options than you think when it comes to treatment and quality of life! What pelvic organ prolapse (aka POP) is and how to get the care you need. You...

I’m not here to ruin the beginning and end of your day, but this is what you need to know about caffeine and alcohol and how they impact urinary incontinence.  I want to fill your toolbox so you can go out into the world prepared instead of surprised if and when you leak a little.    If you want peeing yourself to be a thing of the past, JOIN MY NEWSLETTER for up to date info on my Pilates For Your Privates classes and start your path to stronger muscles, better sex, and confident sneezes! ...

I won’t lie to you, the transition to two kids is…rough. AND it’s an opportunity to learn more about myself, my partner, and my family. Thankfully this isn’t the first time I’ve had a rough transition and I’m playing to the top of my intelligence as we build strength together as a family   In the episode…   Approaching marital discord as team building What I’m still learning and practicing from my first marriage How happy I am to be living the life I dreamed of building and then...

Download your free guide to the 3 Things You Deserve To Know About Your Vag here! You know the thing when you say a word so many times it starts to sound really weird and kind lose its meaning altogether? LIke if I say cucumber cucumber cucumber cucumber cucumber cucumber cucumber you get the picture… I feel that way about “core.” What does core even mean anymore? What is everyone talking about? What are they even saying? And what are they trying to communicate with me? To me, core, the...

CLICK HERE to download your FREE guide to the 3 Things You Deserve To Know About Your Vag! This is the first time we’ve brought a guest BACK onto the show! And I’m so happy about it! Abby is a brilliant writer and teacher who I invited on the show because I am a huge fan. We quickly became BFF and now she’s a client of MINE! How do I get so lucky to work with such INCREDIBLE humans?! In the episode… What Pilates For Her Privates has meant to Abby The power of knowing your center, your...

People always talk about taking your lessons with you “off the mat” or outside the gym and I know you know this is a good idea. So let’s get really explicit on what that means and how to do it! Leverage what you know about building strength in your body and apply to it to your mind! In the episode…  Why it’s time to sculpt your feelings How we build strength DOMS aka delayed onset muscle soreness Hypertrophy and atrophy (gaining and losing muscle mass) Why rest is so...

Managing Overwhelming Moments & Birth Smarter with Ashley Brichter In this episode we dive into using the lessons we learn in pregnancy and childbirth prep to set us up for a more successful postpartum and parenting experience. What I’m saying is, the lessons you learn in pregnancy don’t stay in pregnancy, they come with you! And you can leverage the information you gain from every facet of your life to play to the top of your intelligence and make YOUR best decisions. In this episode… ...

I don’t usually weigh myself. Not because I have a sordid past with the scale, but because it doesn’t do anything for me. But since I had my second baby in May 2023 I’ve been weighing myself recently and it’s WILD!    In the episode…   NEW CLASS INFO! Click here to move together! Gathering data and information about myself and my body Recognizing this body is different both in appearance and needs My needs to deserve to be met YOUR needs deserve to be me Why movement is...

If you’re a mom and you’d like to WANT to bang your partner again, this episode is a MUST! We are chatting with the INCREDIBLE Caro Chambers (recipe developer, mom of 3 under 5, romance novel enthusiast extraordinaire) about how reading or listening to slutty books provides the perfect lubricant to help you WANT to get busy again.  Does reading this make you feel a certain way? Download your free guide to the 3 Things You Deserve To Know About Your Vag here! In this episode… The impact of...

The TRAMPoline of course! Yes, I’m newly postpartum and yes I did get on a trampoline at a kid’s birthday party recently (I don’t recommend doing this without some very intentional Pilates For Your Privates).   In the episode…   I’m teaching Pilates again and so excited to be back at it Getting on that trampoline Continent & Confident™ Quoting my dad in a recent class and finding a whole new meaning in this life lesson Meeting myself where I’m at physically after a cesarean...

Follow, subscribe, rate, review, and SHARE this episode! If you prefer watching episodes, you can now do that on YouTube! Learn more at www.alissaalter.com IG @alissaalter 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 Strung Out, 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.  In this...

It's important when creating change to pause and acknowledge when new patterns start to take shape. This reinforcement will help you continue to operate in the present and not the past. Because the past isn't the present. It's the past. In this 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...

Rachel is a wife, mom, Broadway actress, social media manager, dog mom, and lover of pasta. Her passion lies in finding a successful balance between work life and home life. Family first, and then figure out the rest! Learn more on IG @itsrachelchase In this episode we discuss: Muscle memory applies to our physical bodies AND our emotional sense of self. Finding comfort and safety in the dance studio. How this gave her ADHD welcome structure and boundaries. To go after your dreams, you...

I believe that if we spend as much time, energy, and discipline on our insides as we do our outsides, we will be unstoppable. In this episode I explain… How to leverage what we know about building physical strength in the gym/studio to strengthen our emotional body. What hypertrophy is and how it works (that’s the process of building and growing muscle mass). STRENGTH IS BUILT DURING REPAIR and repair happens during rest. Delayed onset muscle soreness (aka DOMS) and how that shows up...

Our first Bravolebrity on the show! ← That’s me manifesting more. Jill is the most honest, hilarious, unfiltered mom/human I know whose quick wit is matched by her warmth, love, and support of all women. In her words, she’s “a girl’s girl.” And I cannot wait to share Jill, her incredible wisdom, and why getting f*cked by a laser light saber is a great decision!  In this episode… The two things Jill told me that helped me decide to have another baby  Our rectovaginal births and...

When life’s transitions make it impossible to maintain control (or your bearings) employ THIS plan to weather the ever changing storm! My favorite plan for when I’m completely out of control!   In the episode…   One month postpartum milestones Honoring that everything is in transition and transitions are expensive An opportunity and invitation to do Pilates together (subscribe to my list here to be the first to know when classes start) My go-to plan when I feel out of control...

Friend, don’t expect just the highlight reel today! I mean, that’s not really how we roll around here. This episode talks about the comprehensive experience of motherhood. Whether you’re having your first, transitioning to your second, or having more there is so much more than meets the eye and it’s GOOD to recognize and be present with all of it.   In this episode…   The full spectrum experience of motherhood, not just the highlight reel The transition from 1-2 kids while...

Greetings from the vortex! I’m three weeks postpartum and sharing some initial thoughts about the second time around and the two most important dads in my life: my husband and…my dad!   In the episode…   The power of making YOUR right decision I’m A Newborn Too How E is adjusting to being a big brother Why I’m proud of Jeremy and I making different mistakes this time How I’m supporting myself postpartum I love a cesarean Watching Jeremy become a father again The...