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Busy Body

Cadence Dubus
Body Image
Body Positivity
Feminism
Mental Health
Diet Culture
Disordered Eating
Ultra-Processed Foods
Menopause
Fitness Clothing
Pilates
Brooklyn Strength
Fashion Inclusivity
Eating Disorders
Dance
Self-Care
Queerness
Perimenopause
Marathon Running
Athleisure
Food Resilience

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... more

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Recent Guests

Conor Heffernan
Lecturer in sociology of sport at Ulster University; studies the desire to look better naked
Ulster University
Episode: The Actual Colonization of our Bodies with Conor Heffernan
Sophie Lewis
Author and scholar discussing Enemy Feminisms
Author of Enemy Feminisms
Episode: Enemy Feminisms w/ author Sophie Lewis
Susanna Crossman
Author of The Orange Notebooks
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Episode: The Art of Grief with Author, Susanna Crossman
Jenn Salie Huber
Canadian registered dietitian, naturopathic doctor, and intuitive eating counselor
Private practice; focuses on midlife women
Episode: Gently Strongly Suggested Nutrition, with Intuitive Eating Coach Dr. Jenn Huber RD
Sarah Potter
Psychic medium, tarot reader, and witch based in New York City
Independent practitioner
Episode: Accessible Alchemy with Professional Witch, Sarah Potter
Lauren Fleshman
Professional runner and author
Episode: Honoring Your ABC's with professional runner, author, Lauren Fleshman
Julia Belluz
Journalist, co-author of Food Intelligence
New York Times contributor; based in Paris
Episode: Genes, Junk and GLPs; feeding our bodies with journalist and the co-author of Food Intelligence, Julia Belluz
Chrissy King
Writer, former strength coach, author of The Body Liberation Project
Author, speaker on body liberation, anti-racism, and DEI
Episode: Joy as integral to resistance and revolution
Allison Yamamoto
Founder of Koa; former NCAA athlete; sports nutritionist specializing in restoring hormonal health for athletes
Koa
Episode: The Subtle Signs of Physical Over-Extension

Host

Cadence Dubus
Host of Busy Body Podcast, founder of Brooklyn Strength Studios

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Authentic and Revelatory

    This podcast, conducted as conversations between the host and her guests offers an absolutely unique and revelatory take on how we (especially women) live in our bodies: hating them, feeding them, starving them, moving and not moving in them, and learning how deeply influenced we’ve been through millennia by patriarchy to look a certain way: mostly smaller - and thus being made smaller and unthreatening in all ways. Though the show is not overtly political, it can’t help but be because I’ve lear... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pickypeg
    United States3 years ago

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Thoughtful exploration of body image and wellness from multiple angles.
The conversations feel empowering and practical, not preachy.
Moves beyond buzzwords by linking personal stories to systemic issues in wellness.
Host asks perceptive questions and centers guest expertise effectively.

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Ghosts and Living: Eating Disorders as a Cultural Illness not Individual Sickness with Writer, Emmeline Clein
Q: Can you talk a little about how you describe the book and its genre-blending approach?
She explains that the book blends memoir, academic analysis, and critique to cross genres and present a compassionate, yet rigorous exploration of eating disorders within broader political and economic contexts.
Ghosts and Living: Eating Disorders as a Cultural Illness not Individual Sickness with Writer, Emmeline Clein
Q: Would you like to say a bit about yourself and give us your spiel?
Emmeline introduces herself as a writer and cultural critic who connects cultural objects to larger trends, and previews the book's aim to reframe eating disorders within social structures.
Patience Becomes Trust
Q: How do you learn to shift boundaries and keep training sustainable when facing extreme conditions or multi-day events?
Rachel shares that time, consistent exposure, prepping for heat and altitude, and talking with experienced teammates helped her recalibrate limits, fuel strategies, and maintain safety while gradually expanding capacity.
Patience Becomes Trust
Q: What first drew you to ultra distances and how did your relationship with long-distance running evolve over time?
Cadence asks Rachel about the evolution from a few marathons to pushing into ultras, and Rachel explains the shift from chasing times to embracing longer horizons, learning to listen to the body, and finding community that supports gradual growth.
Gently Strongly Suggested Nutrition, with Intuitive Eating Coach Dr. Jenn Huber RD
Q: Do we all have perimenopause now? Is everyone, are we all in perimenopause?
The guest explains that perimenopause has become more talked about, but it is not universal; it can be different across individuals and may be misdiagnosed, underscoring the need for testing and careful assessment.

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Busy Body explores life, health, and the body through conversations with guests who bring expertise in fitness, nutrition, feminism, mental health, and wellness culture. Episodes cover topics from menopause and intuitive eating to body image, athletic performance, and the social forces shaping how we experience our bodies. The show frequently centers practical strategies, personal narratives, and critical takes on wellness culture, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights, inclusive perspectives, and a nuanced view of what it means to live well in a world that often pressures conformity. A standout trait is the host's ability to blend research-driven discussion with empathetic storytelling, inviting guests from academia, ... more

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