Ep. 6 - A Conversation on Clinical Pilates (with Beatriz Durango): Benefits, Myths & Mindful Movement

Ep. 10 - How Long Should You Wait to Exercise After Treatment?

In this episode, I break down how long you should wait before exercising after a treatment, and why the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on things like intensity, duration, and what your body is actually processing. Just like a deep therapy session, breathwork, or even something as intense as an ayahuasca ceremony, what you do after matters just as much as what happens during. If you go straight back into stress and load, you can interrupt the healing process and interfere with some of the benefits you would have gained from the treatment.

Ep. 9 - Stop Energising Negative Patterns - Stop feeding your demons!

Most people think they need to process their negative emotions more. They don’t. They’re already experts at it. In this episode, I break down why constantly revisiting frustration, anxiety, and resentment isn’t helping you—it’s reinforcing you. Every time you relive the same emotional pattern, you strengthen it. You’re literally wiring it deeper into your nervous system. Fire together, wire together. If you wouldn’t reward a bad habit in a dog, why are you rewarding it in your own mind? This episode is about learning to withdraw attention from the patterns you want to kill, instead of feeding them with your focus, your story, and your identity. At some point, you don’t need more awareness. You need to stop energising it. Let it die.

Ep. 8 - Quadriceps Activation

Squat like a piston for strong quads. With all the focus on peach day, the quads aren't getting much attention lately. But they should!! Even the conventional back squat has turned into a proxy deadlift which doesn't use the quads anymore. In this podcast I discuss some technique cues and exercises to activate and develop the quads properly.

Ep. 7 - Jaw Grinding - It's not a dental problem, it's a stress response

Many of us wake up with a sore jaw, tight neck, or even headaches — and we assume it’s just something physical. But what if jaw grinding and clenching aren’t dental issues at all, but signals of mental agitation? In this episode, Andrew explores how jaw tension often reflects our inner stress and agitation. While mouth guards and splints can help temporarily, they don’t address the real cause — the mind’s unrest. You’ll learn how to identify your personal stress triggers, become more aware of what agitates your nervous system, and build simple behavioural shifts to ease the mental load. From winding down before bed to navigating emotional stressors at work, this episode offers practical insights into how awareness and nervous system regulation can help your body — and your jaw — finally relax.

Ep. 6 - A Conversation on Clinical Pilates (with Beatriz Durango): Benefits, Myths & Mindful Movement

In this episode of the Authentic Edge Podcast, I sit down with Beatriz Durango, a Clinical Pilates instructor at Novellus Wellness [https://instagram.com/novelluswellnes?utm_source=chatgpt.com], to explore some of the features of 'clinical' and 'regular' pilates. We unpack some of the most common Pilates misconceptions — like the belief that you need to work up a sweat for it to be effective, or that pilates isn’t for men. Beatriz explains how Clinical Pilates focuses on technique, alignment, and mindful movement, showing why it can be a powerful tool for injury recovery, strength, posture, and overall wellbeing. We also discuss how Clinical Pilates fits into a balanced weekly exercise routine, why sometimes lighter loads and slower movement create better results, and how the practice has a spiritual and reflective dimension, encouraging deeper connection with the self. If you’ve ever wondered what Clinical Pilates is good for, how it’s different from standard Pilates, or whether it’s the right choice for you, this conversation will give you clarity and inspiration.