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 Brooklyn Strength.com! The second season of Busy Body was co hosted by Jess T ...
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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 Fascia Release™ workshop tomorrow Sat, Sept 21st 4-5:…
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Lift. Laugh. (self) Love. With Chef and Author Julia Turshen
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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 Everand Originals, entitled Built For This: The Quiet Stren…
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Robe (s) Against the Machine with Activist and Entrepreneur Marina Hayes, Founder of Peridot Robes
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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 the origins of a company created originally to provide …
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Shrink it and Pink it, understanding sex inequality in Sports and Athletics with Author, Christine Yu
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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 collegiate level. There are so many mind blowing mom…
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Swimsuit subversion with Martha Hudson of Luv Martha
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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 have an overflowing bathing suit collection and swim…
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The Strait Jacket of Fat Phobia with Author Kate Manne
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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 access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbro…
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Financially Fit with Financial Gym Founder Shannon Mclay Pt 2
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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, education and class. Big thanks to Shannon for breaking the …
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Financially Fit with Financial Gym Founder Shannon Mclay Pt 1
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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 their income or current debt. Personally, I am incredibly…
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Creative Fitness with Writer (and my half-brother), Andre Dubus III
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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 what ‘working out’ meant. Instead of mirrored gyms and …
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How we dress and who we dress for with 'Stylist for Regular People' Sophie Strauss Pt 2
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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 to say A LOT. You can find Sophie on instagram HERE a…
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How we dress and who we dress for with 'Stylist for Regular People' Sophie Strauss Pt 1
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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 Strauss on IG HERE Her website and offerings here and stay …
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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 outside Barcelona Spain, she is a studio owner, internati…
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The Shape of our Body is Movement with guest Robbie Cook
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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 teaching and I'm so happy to share our conversation on…
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Menopause with Somatic Healer and Teacher Jennifer Sokolov
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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 and the lives we have built or seek to build. It's a fa…
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Authentic Joy with Social Media Influencer Michelle Osbourne Aka Uncomfortable Bliss
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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 journey to the authentic life she has created, what Unc…
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All Bodies Are Running Bodies with Virtual Run Club Co-Host Rachel Spurrier
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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 today' - what do a year or twenty years of runs look …
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Nourish Yourself with food and recipe writer Christina Chaey
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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 how her relationship to her body and food has changed…
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A Q&A with Cadence and food writer Christina Chaey
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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 to be co-hosting Nourish Yourself. Christina will be g…
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Part 2. Pathways for Change and Embodiment with Moriah Simmons
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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! Allowing us all to experience peace in real time. You can …
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Part 1. Pathways for Change and Embodiment with Moriah Simmons
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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 therefore our anxiety/depression patterns and the many wa…
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Self Care & Self Medicating with Francesca Paparone LCSW
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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 life saving value of Narcan and how prescription med…
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Being a solo-prenuer in the fitness field with Monice 'Mo' Small
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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 we discuss resilience, vulnerability and the scrappy…
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Teaching and Practicing the Intuitive Body
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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 menopause as she scattered gold for us on that topic througho…
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Herbal Medicine in a Modern Medicine world with Western Herbalist 7Song
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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 discussed depression and adrenal fatigue as both are in som…
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Motherhood & Hunger with Lauren Frankfurt
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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 acceptance and the lengths we are willing to go to do rig…
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Who is Wellness For with Fariha Roisin
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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 healing can harm those already affected by white suprem…
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On today's episode I'm joined by Michelan LeMonier the co-executive director of viBe Theater Experience in Brooklyn NY. We discuss the power of art, story and empowerment and learn about the incredible breadth of dynamic programming that viBe Theater Experience is able to provide - even during the pandemic to young women, and nonbinary youth of col…
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Ozempic or Life with author and journalist Virginia Heffernan
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This episode I'm joined by my former long-time client and friend, the incredible journalist and author Virginia Heffernan. Virginia is the author of Magic and Loss The Internet as Art. On today's show discuss the substack article she wrote about Ozempic. Virginia is a warrior for humanity's human-ness. We had a wonderful conversation. Be sure to su…
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Pain and Recovery with NY's top Top Surgeon, Dr. Alexis Hazen
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On this episode I'm joined by NY's top Top Surgeon, Dr. Alexes Hazen. Dr. Hazen and I have collaborated several times on workshop/events for Top Surgery recipients combining my Fascia Release™ recovery work with her expertise and information through the OUT Foundation. You can find pre-recorded versions of a past workshop with Dr. Hazen and I and a…
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Feminism and Fitness with Author Danielle Friedman
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This episode I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome author and journalist Danielle Friedman. Danielle is the author of Let's Get Physical How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. In this episode we discuss several themes in the book including the powerful feminist story that each of these women blazed as they created firestorms of fitness,…
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Our Bodies, Our Climate Apocalypse with somatic researcher and sometimes climate activist Caroline Contillo
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This episode I am speaking with Caroline Contillo, a Disaster Equity Researcher who has been exploring somatic healing in the face of our collective impending doom (or atleast future major upheaval). Caroline has a wonderful perspective on how we can engage with the overwhelming prospect of climate change on an individual, physical level while stil…
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It's the season finale, can you believe it? We’re wrapping up with a big talk on what it really means to “work out.” Cadence teaches us how to do a proper plank and, at long last, goes off on the barre fad. Plus jello shots and dog snores. But the big cliffhanger is: Who will sponsor us next season? A sneaker company? A candle company? Caftans? Mea…
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This week we’re talking about the importance of breathing. For energy and movement. For rest and relaxation. For doing a really good Elizabeth Holmes impression. Plus: Kegels? Kegels! Follow us @busybodypodcast for our move of the week and more exercises. Diaphragmatic Breathing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAkjx25o4eI This American Life on voc…
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Walking! It’s more complicated than it looks! And we have a lot to say about it. Come for Cadence calling BS on the “10,000 steps” myth, stay for our increasingly desperate pleas for a prominent shoe sponsorship. This episode also features our favorite subject (British royalty). Follow us @busybodypodcast for our move of the week and more exercises…
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Follow us @busybodypodcast for our move of the week and more exercises. Pranayama breathing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=395ZloN4Rr8 Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribeBy Cadence Dubus
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This is not a podcast about dieting. Repeat: NOT a podcast about dieting. But we are talking about the relationship between eating and working out: food as energy and fuel. It’s complicated! Ergo, Cadence and Jess get into a vicious argument over a meat stick snack. Also: Does anyone actually know what “inflammation” means? Follow us @busybodypodca…
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It's our first episode! We are Busy Body (formerly known as the Real Fit podcast). Cadence and Jess share a little about their backgrounds before getting into this week’s topic: Sitting. Is there a better way to be doing it? Pull up a chair and find out. Follow us @busybodypodcast for our move of the week and more exercises. Get full access to Afte…
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Cadence, founder and teacher at Brooklyn Strength Studios--Pilates and Fitness in Brooklyn, NY-- talks with Roz the Diva as she shares her story of fitness and wellness. Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribeBy Cadence Dubus
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Cadence, founder and teacher at Brooklyn Strength Studios; Pilates and Fitness in Brooklyn, NY talks with Darlene, whom she met while teaching at the Women's Convention, as organized by the Women's March, in Detroit MI. Darlene shares her story of fitness and wellness. Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.subs…
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Cadence, founder and teacher at Brooklyn Strength Studios; Pilates and Fitness in Brooklyn, NY talks with Katie Shepherd as she shares her story of fitness and wellness. Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribeBy Cadence Dubus
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Cadence, founder and teacher at Brooklyn Strength Studios; Pilates and Fitness in Brooklyn, NY shares her story of fitness and wellness. Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribeBy Cadence Dubus
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Music from WMFU's Free Music Archive Song 1: Blue Dot Sessions- Inamorata Song 2: Blue Dot Sessions- Balti Song 3: Blue Dot Sessions- Cases to Rest Produced by Katie Shepherd Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribeBy Cadence Dubus
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