The Movement Mentality

The Movement Mentality Podcast with Missy Bunch
Ep. 23 Navigating the Virtual Yoga Landscape with Francesca Cervero
Missy sits down with seasoned yoga educator Francesca Cervero to explore what it takes to build a sustainable, values-led teaching business in the virtual world. Francesca has been teaching private yoga full-time since 2005 and training other yoga teachers since 2012, and in this conversation, she shares lessons learned from decades in the industry.
They discuss the evolution of yoga instruction post-COVID, how to remain financially viable without compromising your values, and what it really means to serve your clients with presence and care. If you're a movement teacher trying to navigate the online space without burning out or selling out, this episode offers grounded, practical insight.
 
In this episode
·  03:45 - Francesca’s path from ballet dancer to yoga teacher
·  05:32 - Why the pandemic accelerated much-needed change in the yoga world
·  07:00 - The magic and nuance of private yoga instruction
·  10:14 - Why “make more money” isn’t the right goal for every teacher
·  12:33 - How to structure pricing to reflect your values
·  14:05 - Staying off social media - and still having a thriving business
·  17:10 - Francesca’s honest take on email marketing and business coaching
·  20:55 - Teaching clients in larger bodies, pain, or pregnancy with integrity
·  24:18 - Serving versus selling: how Francesca reframes online business
·  29:40 - Yoga as a therapeutic tool for nervous system support
·  33:10 - The hardest lesson learned in 20 years of teaching
 
Quotes
• “I think the way we show up as teachers and space holders matters even more than what we teach.” [20:55]
 • “I don’t need a million followers to have a thriving business. I need trust.” [14:05]
 • “Let your values be the GPS for how you grow your teaching practice.” [12:33]
 
Connect with Missy & Francesca
·       missybunch.com.
·       Instagram: @missybunch15.
·       Instagram: @themovementmentality
·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality
·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co
·       Francesca's IG @francescacervero
 
Francesca Cervero Website: francescacervero.com
Francesca’s Podcast: The Mentor Sessions
 
About Missy
Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 15 years. As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury r

The Movement Mentality Podcast with Missy Bunch
Ep. 22 What's The Point?
In this solo episode, Missy tackles one of the most common questions plaguing online entrepreneurs and creators: What’s the point? She speaks candidly about the emotional rollercoaster of being consistent online, the stories we tell ourselves, and the real reasons we feel blocked when it comes to showing up. Using personal experiences, client anecdotes, and lessons from the Landmark Forum, Missy unpacks the deeper reasons why showing up matters and why your voice - yes, yours - is needed in the world.
Whether you're a movement pro, a business owner, or a human trying to be more visible in your work, this episode is your permission slip to stay the course, honor your word, and keep hitting “publish.”
 
In this episode
01:00 - The question that sparked this episode: "Does anyone even care?"
 03:10 - Landmark teaching: feelings don’t excuse breaking your word
 04:22 - Why vague messaging fails and clarity builds trust
 05:13 - Who do you help and how do you help them?
 06:45 - Don't deviate: your feelings are separate from your commitment
 07:28 - Social media is part of the job if you choose it
 08:58 - Bad posts, flops, and why Missy doesn’t take it personally
 10:00 - Instagram as a “Spotify playlist” - curating trust at first glance
 12:26 - Referral breakdown: how a missing neuro post cost someone a client
 15:34 - Use your phone and notes app to make marketing easier
 17:46 - You were given gifts - why are you hiding them?
 21:41 - The truth: those “what’s the point?” thoughts never fully go away
 
Quotes
• “Your feelings have nothing to do with what you promised you would do.” [03:10]
 • “If you know who you help and how you help them, you're going to be okay. Just don’t deviate from the plan.” [15:34]
 • “The point of you posting is to make a difference for people in a way that you were not made a difference for.” [17:22]
 
Connect with Missy & Sydney
·       missybunch.com.
·       Instagram: @missybunch15.
·       Instagram: @themovementmentality
·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality
·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co
 
About Missy
Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.
The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.

The Movement Mentality Podcast with Missy Bunch
Ep. 21 From IT to Neuro Training: Matt Bush's Journey
In this powerful conversation, Missy sits down with internationally recognized neuro performance coach Matt Bush to explore why understanding how your brain works should be for everyone, not just medical professionals.
Matt shares his journey from applied neurology and sport science to becoming a movement educator for everyday humans, elite athletes, and recovering patients alike. He unpacks how the brain drives everything we do - from physical pain to emotional states - and why nervous system training is the next frontier in sustainable wellness.
This episode is a must-listen for coaches, clinicians, athletes, and anyone ready to move better, feel better, and think more clearly.
 
In this episode
03:20 - Matt’s origin story: sport science, injuries, and discovering neurology
 08:12 - What is applied neurology and why does it matter?
 10:45 - How pain is not always structural - it’s often a brain issue
 14:30 - Why we must train the brain just like the body
 18:50 - The normal aging process vs. what’s actually possible
 22:32 - “Everyone has a brain - they need to know how to use it.”
 26:05 - Movement and neuroplasticity: what’s happening in the brain
 30:10 - Missy’s story: recovering from trauma through movement
 35:55 - Practical tools for training the brain at home
 41:00 - Matt’s final advice: trust your body, train your brain
 
Quotes
• “Everybody has a brain - they need to know how to use it.” [22:32]
 • “Just like you wouldn’t wait until a heart attack to start doing cardio, you shouldn’t wait until a cognitive decline to train your brain.” [14:35]
 • “We’re not just movement machines. We’re sensory beings. And our brain is always listening.” [35:55]
 
Connect with Missy & Sydney
·       missybunch.com.
·       Instagram: @missybunch15.
·       Instagram: @themovementmentality
·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality
·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co
·       Next Level Neuro Website
·       Instagram: @nextlevelneuro
·       Facebook: @nextlevelneuro
 
About Missy
Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.
The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.

The Movement Mentality Podcast
with Missy Bunch
Ep. 20 Imperfect Consistency - with Gilliam Brown
In this heartfelt and energizing episode, Missy Bunch welcomes Gilliam Brown—a movement specialist, wellness leader, and mom of three—for a candid conversation about what it really takes to stay consistent in a wellness practice while navigating the chaos of life. Gill shares how she’s learned to embrace “imperfect consistency,” the difference between flexibility and excuses, and how movement has become her lifeline through motherhood and business building.
This episode is full of real talk about creating momentum, parenting with grace, and showing up for yourself in a way that actually works.
 
In this episode
02:48 - Gill’s journey: from marathon training to motherhood
 06:23 - Why “showing up” looks different every day
 08:10 - The myth of motivation and how discipline actually works
 10:44 - Letting go of perfection and embracing “imperfect consistency”
 13:30 - How movement supports emotional regulation and mental clarity
 16:05 - Morning routine reality check: what’s doable for a mom of three
 20:21 - Tracking progress without the pressure
 22:40 - How to reset after falling off the wagon
 27:01 - What Gill tells her clients who “don’t have time”
 30:15 - Advice for moms who want to stay active and feel empowered
 
Quotes
·       “I used to think if I couldn’t do it perfectly, it wasn’t worth doing. Now I know that showing up imperfectly is the win.” [07:56]
·       “Movement has become my therapy, my meditation, and my anchor. It’s not about changing how I look—it’s about how I feel.” [13:35]
·       “You don’t need to ‘start over.’ You just need to take the next step.” [22:42]
 
Connect with Missy & Sydney
·       missybunch.com.
·       Instagram: @missybunch15.
·       Instagram: @themovementmentality
·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality
·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co
Connect with Gilliam on Instagram: @giltdubs
 
About Missy
Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.
The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.

The Movement Mentality Podcast
with Missy Bunch
Ep. 19 - Meet my husband! 
In this intimate and inspiring episode, Missy sits down with her husband, Ryan Steenrod, to talk about his winding path from bartender to brick-and-mortar gym owner to six-figure virtual corporate wellness coach. They dive into his origin story in the movement industry, lessons learned from running a gym, their early entrepreneurial days as a couple, and how they’ve designed a family-first life and business together.
This conversation is full of heartfelt reflections, real-talk business lessons, and advice for movement professionals looking to expand their impact without burning out.
 
In this episode
03:00 - Ryan’s journey from unhealthy college student to movement professional
 06:59 - The flight of stairs that sparked a life transformation
 09:00 - First triathlon: cramps, heat stroke, and a life-defining decision
 13:23 - Discovering kettlebells and the philosophy that shaped his gym
 15:13 - Gym ownership realities: high overhead and relentless hustle
 21:20 - Pivoting during COVID: entering the corporate wellness world
 25:00 - Why office wellness fails and how Ryan’s approach is different
 29:09 - Tactical tips for coaches wanting to get into corporate wellness
 36:00 - Building a life by design: how Missy and Ryan support each other’s businesses
 41:22 - Advice to his younger self: it’s all figureoutable, just keep going
 
Quotes
·       “I shouldn't be winded after this flight of stairs.” [07:00]
·       “You might be making money, but you’ll never make enough money if your overhead is too high.” [20:00]
·       “Go do hard things. Get the reps in. There's no substitute for time spent with real people.” [44:58]
 
Connect with Missy & Sydney
·       missybunch.com.
·       Instagram: @missybunch15.
·       Instagram: @themovementmentality
·       Watch this episode on YouTube: @TheMovementMentality
·       Movement IQ Membership: movementiq.co
·       Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: Ryan Steenrod
·       Email Ryan [email protected]
 
About Missy
Missy is a multi-certified movement therapist who has been educating and coaching for over 14 years.As a young professional dancer, she battled many injuries over her career and one day she found someone who studied neurology (the study of the brain and nervous system). After one session with this person, her 4-year knee pain was completely gone. She knew she wanted to teach this approach to the world.
The importance of brain function and using the nervous system to rapidly “debug” movement patterns, decrease pain, and increase performance, has led her to teach and create lightning-fast improvements with people from all walks of life. Her specialties include injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, joint mobility, and decreasing pain, holistically.