Busy Body
by Cadence Dubus
Busy Body is about being alive and having a body. Every episode I’ll be discussing life and how it affects our bodies with my guests! Our topics range from climate change to top surgery, from Ozempic to Menopause. Busy Body is hosted by Brooklyn Strength Studio founder Cadence Dubus. Brooklyn Strength is a fully virtual Studio! Take class with Cadence live virtually, connect and continue to engage with your body at Brooklynstrength.com! The second season of Busy Body was co hosted by Jess Testa, the very first season was co-hosted by Francesca Papparone. cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com
Episodes
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The Actual Colonization of our Bodies with Conor Heffernan
Love the pod and want more podcast only goodies? Find Busy Body on Patreon with a special video tier, stickers, bonus segments and more. Patreon Is our conception of modern Fitness really just a colonizers long game plan for everyone to look like an old British white man from the 1800s? It might...
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Enemy Feminisms w/ author Sophie Lewis
Welcome to the latest episode of Busy Body, if you are not already, please take a moment to become a paid subscriber. It’s only $7/mo which is less than a bougie cappuccino! Instead of a caffeine buzz help support this podcast, the writing that I do here, and the small team that makes it all...
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The Art of Grief with Author, Susanna Crossman
Welcome to the latest episode of Busy Body, if you are not already, please take a moment to become a paid subscriber. It’s only $7/mo which is less than a bougie cappuccino! Instead of a caffeine buzz help support this podcast, the writing that I do here, and the small team that makes it all...
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Gently Strongly Suggested Nutrition, with Intuitive Eating Coach Dr. Jenn Huber RD
You can now view the video version of Busy Body on Patreon! Support us HERE for as little as $5/mo! Or upgrade your substack subscription to support my work, this pod and the small crew that makes it possible! Subscribe now Sometimes it feels like menopause and peri-menopause have gone from being...
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Accessible Alchemy with Professional Witch, Sarah Potter
You can now view the video version of Busy Body on Patreon! Support us HERE for as little as $5/mo! I first heard Sarah Potter as a guest on the podcast Scared All the Time, the absolutely only time you'll catch me listening to two white men talking! I was struck by how easily and accessibly she...
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Honoring Your ABC's with professional runner, author, Lauren Fleshman
I'm thrilled to have Lauren Fleshman on the pod today (wooo!) Lauren Fleshman is one of the most highly decorated professional runners in the US. She is also an award winning author. Her book, Good For A Girl, was a life changer for me. I had the supreme joy of joining one of her WILDER retreats...
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Genes, Junk and GLPs; feeding our bodies with journalist and the co-author of Food Intelligence, Julia Belluz
The latest episode of Busy Body Podcast featuring conversation with Journalist and co-Author of the book Food Intelligence, Julia Belluz is out now. It’s a super informative conversation and a really great book. (order here) Busy Body is now on Patreon! If you’ve been a long time listener, please...
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Joy as integral to resistance and revolution w/ Chrissy King
Before I get to the latest episode of Busy Body - News! I’m teaching my signature workshop: Fascia Release™ VIRTUALLY this Saturday Nov 22nd - you can join FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD - just in time to de-stress you before the holiday season officially begins! If you’ve never engaged with my...
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The Subtle Signs of Physical Over-Extension w/ Allison Yamamoto
Today I talk with Allison Yamamoto, sports nutritionist and founder of Koa Foundations Program about REDS - Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport which you may have never heard of but might already have! REDS is common in athletes but can easily happen to the average hobby runner and over worked...
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Patience Becomes Trust w/ Rachel Spurrier
So pleased to have Coach Rachel on again to talk about running, the patience it takes to create a consistent running practice and the difference between being obsessed with metrics versus learning to trust our own bodies and journey. Very much the ethos of our Coaching Program, Virtual Run Club -...
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Our Body Our Self with writer, author Mikala Jamison Pt. 2
In the 2nd episode of my conversation with Mikala Jamison, author of the substack Body Type and upcoming book, The Forever Project (out next summer!). We pick up where we left off discussing the the importance of curiosity over criticism, and how societal trends impact our self-perception and our...
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Our body Our Self with writer, author Mikala Jamison
In this episode of Busy Body Podcast I speak with Mikala Jamison, author of the substack Body Type and upcoming book, The Forever Project (out next summer!). We discuss the both-and of caring for one's body with exercise while also being aware of the societal norms and pressures of living in a…
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Snacks or the System with Nutritionist, Author and Writer Laura Thomas PhD
This was such a thrilling insightful conversation! Join me as Laura Thomas helps to 'complicate simplistic food narratives for our overall peace' - I love that phrase! We discuss the societal and cultural influences on food choices and Laura's ultimate thorn, the hyper focus on ultra-processed...
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Mad Haters; Adventures in Wellness-Land with writer, author Cecile Simmons
I was first introduced to Cecile Simmons from her essay on being an expert on wellness misinformation and yet falling down a rabbit hole of social media fueled wellness trends even as she knew she was being duped. After that I was hooked (relatable!). We talk about the upsetting relationship...
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Started at the Top Now We’re Here with Model, Author, Actor and Advocate, Sarah Hartshorne
On this episode I got a real STAR! Insert name-in-lights! Sarah shares her journey from a shy kid in a small town to a contestant on America's Next Top Model (whaaat!) which launches her plus-size modeling career AND exposes her to the outrageously disturbing manipulative nature of reality TV. We...
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Ghosts and Living: Eating Disorders as a Cultural Illness not Individual Sickness with Writer, Emmeline Clein
I read Emmeline Clein's book 'Dead Weight' last fall in a flurry of non-fiction, memoir and journalism I was reading around eating disorder and body image. Dead Weight manages to bridge all three. Our conversation explores the cultural perceptions of anorexia and bulimia, the impact of diagnosis…
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Community Health; Revolutionizing Aesthetic Practices with Educator and Small Business Salon Owner Uncle Nat
In today's conversation I finally get to talk to my insta-crush Uncle Nat! Uncle Nat is an educator, innovator, and the founder of Uncle Nat’s, a radically inclusive salon located in Brooklyn. Uncle Nat has reshaped the field of body hair removal with the all-gender Brazilian and created a...
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Nourish Yourself Pt. 2 w/ Christina Chaey
Christina is the special guest chef and recipe provider in our Nourish Yourself coaching program that runs only once a year. Enrollment opens MONDAY February 24th! FULL INFO HERE We recently put out an AMA on Instagram asking what questions and anxieties are particularly present for you when it...
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What does Healthy even mean? w/ Dr. Mara Gordon
This episode is a LONG one because I've been wanting to have a Doctor on for awhile! I had a BUNCH of questions and Mara did not disappoint. Dr. Gordon is a size inclusive Doctor who in her own words 'does not yell at her patients for being Fat.' We discuss if there is really any time when its...
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Fat is a description not a disease with writer, author, activist Ragen Chastain
I feel like I scored big to have Ragen Chastain on the podcast. She is a deep dive researcher, writer, speaker and font of information on fatness and medicine, sports, fitness and society. If you’ve thought it, she's written about it. I can't recommend her newsletter enough. I nearly cancelled…
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Nourish Yourself w/ Christina Chaey
Christina is the special guest chef and recipe provider in our Nourish Yourself coaching program that runs only once a year. We recently put out an AMA on Instagram asking what questions and anxieties are particularly present for you in this precarious post holiday moment when the New Year…
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What if anyone can be a Runner w/ Rachel Spurrier
I’m so happy to have our in-house Run Coach, Rachel Spurrier on to talk about, to debunk really, so much of the lore and legend around what it means to be a runner. We answer frequently asked questions about ‘form’ and discuss what an ‘all-levels’ run club really means. Submit questions for our...
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Home is Where We Start w/ Susanna Crossman
I’m so happy to share this conversation that is a bit more personal as Susanna and I discuss her memoir and the intersection of our childhood experiences. Susanna grew up in a Utopian experiment in the UK. I grew up with a bunch of artists experiencing near constant accident, divorce, and trauma....
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MORE PLEASE on memoir, growing up and being young with Author and journalist Emma Specter
Thrilled to open the latest season of Busy Body in conversation with Emma Specter. We discuss her new book, her memoir, More, Please on Food, Fat, Bingeing, Longing and the Lust for 'Enough'. More, Please, reads like a bright, light, young-ambitious-woman-coming-of-age-in-the-big-city, albeit…
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Done That, Choosing Not To w/ Alex Auder
Quick news - If you want to work with me in the fitness space - Virtual Run Club enrollment opens Monday and my Self Paced Series also go on a little fall sale on Monday as well, to assist the people who like to take part in both :) I’m also teaching a special Master Class version of the Monthly...
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Lift. Laugh. (self) Love. With Chef and Author Julia Turshen
Welcome to this week’s Busy Body Podcast episode! Today I'm speaking with Chef and Author Julia Turshen On this episode Julia and I discuss her new found love of strength training and competing. She wrote about in depth about it in her beautiful essay, curated and edited by Roxanne Gay and…
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Robe (s) Against the Machine with Activist and Entrepreneur Marina Hayes, Founder of Peridot Robes
On the newest episode of BUSY BODY, I interview Marina Hayes, founder of Peridot Robes who's company tagline is PROUD FAT SUPREMACISTS! 💘. Peridot Robes is a Fat-Femme Owned and Operated company right down to the seamstresses and is made in LA from remnant fabric. On this episode we hear about…
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Shrink it and Pink it, understanding sex inequality in Sports and Athletics with Author, Christine Yu
On this episode of Busy Body Podcast I'm speaking with author and journalist Christine Yu about her new book Up To Speed, The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. Up To Speed is a must read for anyone who has ever engaged with sports and fitness whether recreationally or at a professional or...
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Swimsuit subversion with Martha Hudson of Luv Martha
On the newest episode of BUSY BODY, I interview Martha Hudson of Luv Martha Swim. She creates size + gender inclusive custom bikinis and swimwear. A perfectly disruptive combination of female owned small business, activism (visibility!) and slow fashion. I love everything in this episode! (also I...
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The Strait Jacket of Fat Phobia with Author Kate Manne
What a deep and intense conversation with the incredibly brilliant Kate Manne! There’s so much in this conversation, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Buy her book Unshrinking HERE Follow her on X here and IG here For more about Kate Manne, her writing, speaking and books click here Get full...
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Financially Fit with Financial Gym Founder Shannon Mclay Pt 2
Please enjoy part 2 of my conversation with Shannon! I am incredibly grateful for the support I've received from FinGym. So many of us struggle with our relationship to money, just as we do with food or our bodies, and these struggles are connected to each other through access, privilege…
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Financially Fit with Financial Gym Founder Shannon Mclay Pt 1
This episode is a little departure from our physical bodies.. I wanted to interview Shannon McLay, founder and CEO of Financial Gym. Financial Gym is a completely unique company that I wish existed when I first opened my business. FinGym aims to help people become 'financially fit' no matter…
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Creative Fitness with Writer (and my half-brother), Andre Dubus III
Fitness runs in my family, as does insomnia, anxiety and self punishment. I’m thrilled I was finally able to get my exceptionally talented, exceptionally busy half-brother scheduled for an interview. His ongoing relationship with his body and creative output was always part of my experience of…
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How we dress and who we dress for with ’Stylist for Regular People’ Sophie Strauss Pt 2
Welcome to this week’s Busy Body Podcast episode! This is part 2 of my conversation with Sophie Strauss, Stylist for Regular People™ On this episode Sophie and I go deep talking about fitness clothes! We have as many opinions about this niche of the fashion world as I have lycra pants - which is…
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How we dress and who we dress for with ’Stylist for Regular People’ Sophie Strauss Pt 1
Today I'm speaking with Sophie Strauss, Stylist for Regular People! We had such a fun conversation talking about how the way we dress and the way we view our bodies is so intertwined. Listen and enjoy when she blew my mind answering 'what does 'flattering' really mean'...! Check out Sophie…
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Teaching through Legacy with Maria Earle
Today I'm speaking with my friend, colleague and a beloved teacher of mine Maria Earle! Maria and I met a few years ago in Spain and I have been a regular in her virtual classes for teachers which are a wonderful supportive resource for any Pilates teachers out there!Maria is an expat living...
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The Shape of our Body is Movement with guest Robbie Cook
This week I'm speaking with my longtime friend and teaching mentor Robbie Cook. Robbie is a dancer, Pilates and Yoga Teacher and tenured professor at Hofstra University. We first met in a professional Ballet class in midtown Manhattan many many years ago. Robbie's influence is all throughout my...
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Menopause with Somatic Healer and Teacher Jennifer Sokolov
Today we're back in conversation with my colleague and teaching mentor Jennifer Sokolov to talk about MENOPAUSE! Jennifer gives us new insight and inspiration to view this 'unfixable' transition, not as a problem to be solved but as a 'portal' as she says, to re-commit to our bodies, our minds…
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Authentic Joy with Social Media Influencer Michelle Osbourne Aka Uncomfortable Bliss
Today I had the joy of speaking with Michelle Osbourne aka Uncomfortable Bliss. Michelle is a social media creator and influencer and brand coach for marginalized communities. She is also the person who sent my recent reel into the stratosphere by stitching it! We go deep discussing Michelle's...
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All Bodies Are Running Bodies with Virtual Run Club Co-Host Rachel Spurrier
Today I'm speaking with our in-house inclusive Running Coach, Rachel Spurrier! Coach Rachel co-hosts Virtual Run Club with me. Today we talk about..running, 'slow' runners, staying consistent and the power of looking at your running life through a much wider lens than 'this run today' 'this race...
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Nourish Yourself with food and recipe writer Christina Chaey
Today I finally get a chance to talk to food and recipe writer (and former senior editor at Bon Appetit!) Christina Chaey! Christina and I also co-host the Nourish Yourself program together! We discuss how she got into food, why it matters to her to be part of a program like Nourish Yourself and...
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A Q&A with Cadence and food writer Christina Chaey
In this episode Christina questions me about the Nourish Yourself program and why I wanted to collaborate with her! Originally intended as a transcription for her substack we decided to put it out on audio as well. Forgive the fact that I was having my lunch while we talked! We are very excited…
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Part 2. Pathways for Change and Embodiment with Moriah Simmons
Part 2 of my conversation with Moriah Simmons, Intuitive Mentor. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, please go back and hear about neuroplasticity and our innate ability to heal our brains and minds. On this episode Moriah shares three different guided meditations, 2 are very very short!...
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Part 1. Pathways for Change and Embodiment with Moriah Simmons
On this week's episode I talk with my friend and colleague Moriah Simmons. Moriah is an amazing, healer, profound listener and an incredible resource for what I will call psycho-energetic health. We discuss the science behind energetic healing. How it IS actually easy to change our brain and...
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Self Care & Self Medicating with Francesca Paparone LCSW
On this episode I'm joined by former long-time client (you might remember her from the early years of IG where she featured prominently on my grid!) and original co-host (season1!) Francesca Paparone LCSW, now a professional in her field. Francesca is back to discuss mental health, addiction, the...
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Being a solo-prenuer in the fitness field with Monice ’Mo’ Small
This episode I'm joined by my friend and colleague Mo, founder of Good Form, the first Black female owned strength and fitness studio in Rockaway Queens. Mo and I are about ten years apart in owning our own fitness businesses and anytime we hang out, we struggle to talk about anything else! Today...
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Teaching and Practicing the Intuitive Body with Jennifer Sokolov
On this episode I'm joined by Jennifer Sokolov, a multi-faceted movement practitioner and colleague of mine, from my very earliest days of teaching! We have a wonderful conversation about movement and aging, teaching and client care. I will definitely have her back to go into depth about…
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Herbal Medicine in a Modern Medicine world with Western Herbalist 7Song
My guest this episode is 7Song, a renowned (humbly) western herbalist and teacher. I was his student many years ago when I took the 8 month program at his school, The Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. Today we discussed the importance of herbal medicine in a modern medicine world. We...
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Motherhood & Hunger with Lauren Frankfurt
This episode I'm joined by my long-time client and friend, Lauren Frankfurt. Lauren is a postpartum doula, a novice herbalist and a mother. On this episode we discuss a topic Lauren recently wrote about; motherhood and hunger. We had a rich conversation about true primal hunger, radical body...
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Who is Wellness For with Fariha Roisin
On this episode I'm joined by author Fariha Roisin to discuss her book Who Is Wellness For. I could talk to Fariha for hours! She is an insightful, sensitive writer and speaker. Her book bridges memoir and journalism to bring light to the many ways that the wellness industry and the pursuit of...
About this show
Busy Body is about being alive and having a body. Every episode I’ll be discussing life and how it affects our bodies with my guests! Our topics range from climate change to top surgery, from Ozempic to Menopause. Busy Body is hosted by Brooklyn Strength Studio founder Cadence Dubus.
Brooklyn Strength is a fully virtual Studio! Take class with Cadence live virtually, connect and continue to engage with your body at Brooklynstrength.com!
The second season of Busy Body was co hosted by Jess Testa, the very first season was co-hosted by Francesca Papparone. cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com
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