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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 ever ongoing journey towards embracing our bodies without judgment. Such a great convo, look out for more when Mikala’s book comes out this spring!To get updates on Mikala's book publication and read her work disentangling of fads from fitness, subscribe to her substack and follow her on socials HEREIf you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your friends and leave us a review! Your support helps us continue these important conversations. If you enjoy this podcast and my essays please consider subscribing. The podcast costs money to produce and a lot of time to create. Your support makes it possible for these episodes to exist.I’ve written about my own experience of learning to run hereI was recently published by Business Insider. I wrote about a moment of semi-spiral around my aging face. Read it here. p.s. the title is their edit(!)I’ve also written about the upsides of poor mental health here-enjoy!Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings…For more info from my virtual fitness and wellness studio, Brooklyn Strength click ⬇️I teach beginner strength and stability via The Self Paced Series 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.Want to deep dive with me on YOUR unique issues? Get the accountability that private coaching creates? Join me for virtual one-to-one sessions, we’ll move together, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.If you liked this conversation please rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts AND heart comment or share on this substack post! It helps spread the word and get this podcast and these wonderful conversations heard and seen.Music by Rob Byrne, performed by the Wild Yaks.Podcast produced by Brad at Trains Sound Studio.Illustrations by me Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe

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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 body that is policed by society to have a certain appearance or ability. What is body image? How do we engage with fitness without falling into a spiral of metrics and calorie counting? We dive deep in this conversation! Stay tuned for part 2!To get updates on Mikala's book publication and read her work disentangling of fads from fitness, subscribe to her substack and follow her on socials HEREIf you enjoyed this conversation, please share it with your friends and leave us a review! Your support helps us continue these important conversations. If you enjoy this podcast and my essays please consider subscribing. The podcast costs money to produce and a lot of time to create. Your support makes it possible for these episodes to exist.I’ve written about my own experience of learning to run hereI was recently published by Business Insider. I wrote about a moment of semi-spiral around my aging face. Read it here. p.s. the title is their edit(!)I’ve also written about the upsides of poor mental health here-enjoy!Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings…I teach beginner strength and stability via The Self Paced Series 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.Want to deep dive with me on YOUR unique issues? Get the accountability that private coaching creates? Join me for virtual one-to-one sessions, we’ll move together, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.If you liked this conversation please rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts AND heart comment or share on this substack post! It helps spread the word and get this podcast and these wonderful conversations heard and seen.Music by Rob Byrne, performed by the Wild Yaks.Podcast produced by Brad at Trains Sound Studio.Illustrations by me Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe

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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 foods in modern diets. As always, there is so much more to the story! Capitalism, domestic gender equality and politics all come into play on our plates. Find Laura Thomas, PhD in Nutritional Sciences, registered nutritionist, and author of the newsletter "Can I Have Another Snack." Her newsletter and podcast Here, IG here and her books here (apologies that the ‘zon was the only spot I could find selling them in the US).Subscribe to the Busybody Podcast for more discussions on topics like this! Follow me on Instagram at @BrooklynStrength and visit brooklynstrength.com for more information and ways you can work with me! (including to de-program your brain to stop fighting with your body)I’ve written about the joys of ‘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…You can still jump into the Summer Series! Grab it now and get consistent, safe, fun, (anti-anxiety cardio anyone??) movement on YOUR schedule all summer long.I also teach beginner strength and stability via The Self Paced Series 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. Want to deep dive with me on YOUR unique issues? Get the accountability that private coaching creates? Join me for virtual one-to-one sessions, we’ll move together, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Laura Thomas and Her Work02:51 Cultural Perspectives on Food: US vs UK05:33 The Role of Mothers in Nutrition and Food Choices11:42 The Burden of Food Work on Mothers14:37 Ultra-Processed Foods: Definitions and Implications29:34 The Societal Impact of Food Choices44:20 Critical Thinking in Food Consumption58:40 Conclusion and Future ConversationsIf you liked this conversation please rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts AND heart comment or share on this substack post! It helps spread the word and get this podcast and these wonderful conversations heard and seen.Music by Rob Byrne, performed by the Wild Yaks. Podcast produced by Brad at Trains Sound Studio. Illustrations by Jackie Mendez and me#Nutrition #FoodCulture #Podcast #LauraThomas #BusybodyPodcast Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe

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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 between wellness, misinformation/disinformation and politics. In a world filled with conflicting information and the political agendas that shape wellness, the need for a balanced approach to health that prioritizes genuine well-being over societal pressures is even more needed.Cecile's book Ctrl Delete Hate is out now - get it HEREFind Cecile Simmons work HERE and 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…You can still jump into the Summer Series ! 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 moving together, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.I hope you can find something here that supports you.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Wellness and Misinformation02:50 The Intersection of Wellness and Political Ideologies05:44 Understanding Misinformation vs. Disinformation08:45 The Impact of Social Media on Wellness Trends11:55 The Dangers of Tracking and Optimization14:54 The Role of Community in Wellness17:46 Monetization in the Wellness Industry20:40 The Crisis of Dietary Confusion23:35 The Influence of the Pandemic on Health Trends26:41 The Rise of Extreme Diets29:38 The Political Nature of Dietary Choices32:45 The Backlash Against Contraceptive Pills35:37 The Need for Equitable Health Solutions37:56 The Impact of Hormonal Birth Control on Women's Health40:48 Navigating Misinformation in Health and Wellness42:36 Cultural Perspectives on Food and Health46:01 The Influence of Misinformation on Dietary Choices50:37 The Role of Community in Wellness56:52 Men's Health and the Manosphere01:06:11 Political Agendas in Wellness Trends Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe

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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 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 HEREI’ve written about the positives of ‘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…You can still jump into the Summer Series BOGO 50% off is still going on! Grab it 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 moving together, relieving your pain, or talking about your needs and goals.I hope you can find something here that supports you.my offerings02:58 From Small Town to Reality TV05:59 Understanding Plus-Size Modeling08:53 The Reality of Modeling and Body Image12:00 Cultural Differences in Body Perception15:10 Navigating Attention and Performance17:56 The Transformation Through Comedy21:00 The Surreal Experience of Reality TV24:11 Manipulation in Reality TV27:01 The Psychological Tactics of Competition29:45 The Aftermath of Reality TV32:56 The Journey Beyond the Show39:09 The Early Days of Plus Size Modeling42:00 Objectification and Body Image46:00 The Struggle for Self-Identity51:02 The Impact of Objectification on Self-Perception55:47 Navigating Body Positivity and Self-Acceptance01:01:02 The Journey Towards Body Neutrality01:10:04 Reflections on Diet Culture and Self-Worth Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe

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