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Busy Body

Busy Body

By: Cadence Dubus
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 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 Testa, the very first season was co-hosted by Francesca Papparone.

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Episodes
  • Started at the Top Now We're Here with Model, Author, Actor and Advocate, Sarah Hartshorne

    Started at the Top Now We're Here with Model, Author, Actor and Advocate, Sarah Hartshorne
    Jul 3 2025

    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 discuss the impact of objectification on self-perception and the pressure of being a plus-size model despite the seemingly built-in body positive message. Plus lots of juicy - they did whaaat? from her time on ANTM.Sarah's book, You Wanna Be On Top? a memoir of makeovers, manipulation and not becoming America's Next Top Model is out July 8th!!Order her book HEREFind Sarah HERE

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    I also teach beginner strength and stability via Kettlebells and Pilates as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio and Fascia Release™ all of which are designed to gently shift our bodies into balance without the ableist, fat shaming ‘sweat is fat crying’ mentality that infects so much of mainstream fitness. I also do virtual one-to-one sessions, just me and you moving together, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.

    I hope you can find something here that supports you.my offerings

    02:58 From Small Town to Reality TV

    05:59 Understanding Plus-Size Modeling

    08:53 The Reality of Modeling and Body Image

    12:00 Cultural Differences in Body Perception

    15:10 Navigating Attention and Performance

    17:56 The Transformation Through Comedy

    21:00 The Surreal Experience of Reality TV

    24:11 Manipulation in Reality TV

    27:01 The Psychological Tactics of Competition

    29:45 The Aftermath of Reality TV

    32:56 The Journey Beyond the Show

    39:09 The Early Days of Plus Size Modeling

    42:00 Objectification and Body Image

    46:00 The Struggle for Self-Identity

    51:02 The Impact of Objectification on Self-Perception

    55:47 Navigating Body Positivity and Self-Acceptance

    01:01:02 The Journey Towards Body Neutrality

    01:10:04 Reflections on Diet Culture and Self-Worth



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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ghosts and Living: Eating Disorders as a Cultural Illness not Individual Sickness with Writer, Emmeline Clein

    Ghosts and Living: Eating Disorders as a Cultural Illness not Individual Sickness with Writer, Emmeline Clein
    Jun 20 2025

    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 on identity, and the importance of pleasure and vitality in context of our perception of what disordered eating is. Dead Weight is a call for solidarity among those affected by eating disorders, which is all of us, no matter our relationship to food.

    Find Emmeline Clein here

    and order her book, Dead Weight, here

    I’ve written about ‘eating a lot’ here Guacamole Fulfillment

    And how not all poor mental health is ‘bad’ - enjoy!

    Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings…

    The last day to get Early Bird pricing on my Summer Series is today! Grab it now and get consistent, safe, fun (!) movement on YOUR schedule all summer long.

    I also teach beginner strength and stability via Kettlebells and Pilates as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio and Fascia Release™ all of which are designed to gently shift our bodies into balance without the ableist fat shaming ‘sweat is fat crying’ mentality that infects so much of mainstream fitness. I also do virtual one-to-one sessions, just me and you working out, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.

    I hope you can find something here that supports you.

    01:25 Introduction to Emeline Klein and 'Dead Weight'

    02:52 Reframing Eating Disorders: Societal vs. Individual Pathologies

    09:07 The Ghost Choir: Speaking for the Unheard

    24:33 The Binary of Anorexia and Bulimia

    35:18 The Impact of Labels and Diagnoses

    40:30 Understanding Eating Disorders as Coping Mechanisms

    45:18 The Role of Medical Professionals in Eating Disorder Awareness

    49:01 The Impact of Societal Norms on Women's Eating Habits

    53:49 The Dangers of Diet Culture and Weight Loss Drugs

    01:00:21 Rethinking Eating Disorder Treatment Approaches

    01:06:39 The Importance of Open Conversations about Eating Disorders



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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Community Health; Revolutionizing Aesthetic Practices with Educator and Small Business Salon Owner Uncle Nat

    Community Health; Revolutionizing Aesthetic Practices with Educator and Small Business Salon Owner Uncle Nat
    Jun 4 2025
    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 gender-affirming, fat-glorifying, trauma- and disability-aware, deeply POC-informed salon space that provides mutual care on multiple levels. Uncle Nat is a powerful proponent of the importance of vulnerability in client relationships, the role of community in creating safe spaces, and the problem with cancel culture. The need for emotional maturity and open communication in navigating the complexities of running a small business while maintaining a commitment to accessibility and care is a deep topic for us both and I so appreciated this conversation! Also Uncle Nat is hilarious and we share some good laughs. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!If you enjoy my substack, simply ‘hearting’ it helps to spread my work. If you want to do more, comment, re-stack or share it to someone whom you think will enjoyed it. All of my work exists because of the support of my community. Please consider upgrading to paid to make this a more viable income source for me and my small team.During our conversation Uncle Nat mentioned three people who speak about the problems inherent in cancel culture: Africa Brooke , Clementine Morrigan and Adrianne Maree Brown's book We Will Not Cancel UsFind Uncle Nat on IG Here on TikTok HereMake an appointment to visit their salon or book coaching HEREI’ve written about ‘eating a lot’ here Guacamole FulfillmentAnd how not all poor mental health is ‘bad’ - enjoy!Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings…Every Virtual Run Club series starts with a group coach call and 9 out of 10 participants begin by saying how much they hate running and don’t ever want to. It’s a wonderful group and many have gone on to create non-obsessive, joyful running practices to this day.I also teach beginner strength and stability via Kettlebells and Pilates as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio and Fascia Release™ all of which are designed to gently shift our bodies into balance without the ableist fat shaming ‘sweat is fat crying’ mentality that infects so much of mainstream fitness. I also do virtual one-to-one sessions, just me and you working out, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.I hope you can find something here that supports you.Chapters00:00 Understanding Accessibility in Business Models02:51 Uncle Nat's: A Revolutionary Salon Experience06:05 Navigating Gender and Hair Removal09:10 Safety and Intimacy in Aesthetic Spaces11:52 Debunking Myths in Hair Removal Practices15:05 Community and Care in Aesthetic Services18:13 Transformative Justice and Cancel Culture20:53 Perfectionism and Accessibility in Services38:28 Navigating Disability and Professionalism39:25 The Complexity of Accessibility40:30 Redefining Care in Business42:51 Balancing Client Expectations and Business Needs44:45 The Emotional Landscape of Small Business46:37 Creating a Supportive Work Environment48:10 The Impact of Virtual Spaces on Accessibility49:33 Rethinking Tipping and Service Industry Standards50:48 Valuing Yourself as a Business Owner52:21 Diversity and Representation in Service54:40 Education and Accessibility in Business57:38 The Importance of Open Communication01:00:01 Understanding Limitations and Expectations01:02:42 The Dangers of Cancel Culture01:05:11 The Need for Accessible Spaces01:08:55 The Role of Service Providers in Community Care01:11:16 The Complexity of Identity in Service01:13:34 Being of Service vs. Being Subservient01:15:51 Navigating Internal Ethics in Business Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe
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    1 hr and 17 mins

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