What happened in this episode?
Bryony Deery, founder of Pilates by Bry, returns to The Bossticks to discuss pregnancy, birth preparation and the practicalities of rebuilding fitness after having a baby. Deery argues that entering pregnancy with a strong fitness “foundation” made it easier for her to keep exercising, and she describes Pilates as beneficial for mobility, spinal alignment and postpartum recovery. She also shares a detailed account of using the Epino perineal stretching balloon in the weeks before labour, saying she found it helpful both physically and as a form of mental rehearsal for birth.
Deery speaks about postpartum hormonal changes, saying she experiences anxiety in the week before her period since giving birth. She describes pursuing testing — including the urine-based DUTCH hormone panel — and beginning a supplement plan, while noting she is early in the process and will assess whether it helps.
Beyond health and fitness, the conversation turns to digital culture and work habits. Deery and the hosts discuss overstimulation, the value of quiet mornings, and concerns about social media algorithms flattening creativity. Deery outlines her brand strategy of “restraint” and going narrow rather than broad, explaining why she has focused her platform on Pilates rather than adding multiple fitness modalities. She also critiques what she sees as an overly rigid “boundaries” mindset that can discourage showing up for friends in real life.
The episode closes with lighter audience questions touching on skincare routines, food habits around workouts, and preferred café orders, alongside discussion of Deery’s forthcoming book and related products.
