Busy Body

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 HERE [https://bookshop.org/a/55733/9780593735244]Find Sarah HERE [https://www.instagram.com/sarahbhartshorne/] I’ve written about the positives of ‘eating a lot’ here Guacamole Fulfillment [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/guacamole-fulfillment] And how not all poor mental [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/only-big-t-trauma-kids-need-apply] health is ‘bad’ - enjoy! Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings… You can still jump into the Summer Series [https://brooklynstrength.com/self-paced-summer-series-1] 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 [https://brooklynstrength.com/self-paced-summer-series-1] as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio [https://brooklynstrength.com/30min-mini-mobility] and Fascia Release™ [https://brooklynstrength.com/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 [https://brooklynstrength.com/book-a-session], 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 [https://brooklynstrength.com/] 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 Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

I read Emmeline Clein's book 'Dead Weight [https://bookshop.org/a/55733/9780593536902]' 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 [https://www.instagram.com/emmelc/?hl=en] and order her book, Dead Weight, here [https://bookshop.org/a/55733/9780593536902] I’ve written about ‘eating a lot’ here Guacamole Fulfillment [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/guacamole-fulfillment] And how not all poor mental [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/only-big-t-trauma-kids-need-apply] 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 [https://brooklynstrength.com/self-paced-summer-series-1] 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 [https://brooklynstrength.com/self-paced-summer-series-1] as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio [https://brooklynstrength.com/30min-mini-mobility] and Fascia Release™ [https://brooklynstrength.com/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 [https://brooklynstrength.com/book-a-session], 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 Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

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 [https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/] , Clementine Morrigan [https://www.instagram.com/clementinemorrigan/] and Adrianne Maree Brown [https://www.instagram.com/adriennemareebrown/]'s book We Will Not Cancel Us [https://bookshop.org/a/55733/9781849354226]Find Uncle Nat on IG Here [https://www.instagram.com/uncle.nats/] on TikTok Here [https://www.tiktok.com/@uncle.nats]Make an appointment to visit their salon or book coaching HERE [https://www.unclenats.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadh2rCqiqiACY-pPpi4AUNdKuzxzMlPOTdPElGzKJxr97Xb8e2r0OvUAClRXg_aem__MNW-BNoQn0in3iWEK7CzA] I’ve written about ‘eating a lot’ here Guacamole Fulfillment [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/guacamole-fulfillment] And how not all poor mental [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/only-big-t-trauma-kids-need-apply] health is ‘bad’ - enjoy! Curious about exercise? HATE exercise? Please check out my offerings… Every Virtual Run Club [https://brooklynstrength.com/run-club-info-2] 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 [https://brooklynstrength.com/self-paced-summer-series-1] as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio [https://brooklynstrength.com/30min-mini-mobility] and Fascia Release™ [https://brooklynstrength.com/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 [https://brooklynstrength.com/book-a-session], 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. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Accessibility in Business Models 02:51 Uncle Nat's: A Revolutionary Salon Experience 06:05 Navigating Gender and Hair Removal 09:10 Safety and Intimacy in Aesthetic Spaces 11:52 Debunking Myths in Hair Removal Practices 15:05 Community and Care in Aesthetic Services 18:13 Transformative Justice and Cancel Culture 20:53 Perfectionism and Accessibility in Services 38:28 Navigating Disability and Professionalism 39:25 The Complexity of Accessibility 40:30 Redefining Care in Business 42:51 Balancing Client Expectations and Business Needs 44:45 The Emotional Landscape of Small Business 46:37 Creating a Supportive Work Environment 48:10 The Impact of Virtual Spaces on Accessibility 49:33 Rethinking Tipping and Service Industry Standards 50:48 Valuing Yourself as a Business Owner 52:21 Diversity and Representation in Service 54:40 Education and Accessibility in Business 57:38 The Importance of Open Communication 01:00:01 Understanding Limitations and Expectations 01:02:42 The Dangers of Cancel Culture 01:05:11 The Need for Accessible Spaces 01:08:55 The Role of Service Providers in Community Care 01:11:16 The Complexity of Identity in Service 01:13:34 Being of Service vs. Being Subservient 01:15:51 Navigating Internal Ethics in Business Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Christina is the special guest chef and recipe provider in our Nourish Yourself [https://brooklynstrength.com/nourish-yourself] coaching program that runs only once a year. Enrollment opens MONDAY February 24th! FULL INFO HERE [https://brooklynstrength.com/nourish-yourself] We recently put out an AMA on Instagram asking what questions and anxieties are particularly present for you when it comes to prepping, shopping, cooking and eating food! We got so many wonderful comments, from the hurdle of time + money to ‘eat healthy’ to the perfectionism-stagnation that is fear of food waste and undoing all our 'healthy’ strides with the next unhealthy work-lunch order-in. Today, we discuss your questions and provide some answers. These are the questions and themes addressed in Nourish Yourself [https://brooklynstrength.com/nourish-yourself], our seven-week anti-diet coaching program that aims to equip you with the information you need to empower yourself around food and gain the confidence to make choices that work for YOUR life and YOUR body. Our winter 2025 course starts March 10th and enrollment opens next week! You can sign up for the waitlist here [https://brooklynstrength.com/nourish-yourself] to be notified. During Nourish Yourself you get 7 Weeks of gentle focus, redefining the patterns and thought processes holding us back from ease and joy around food, cooking and even grocery shopping! The course also features Live Virtual one-to-one sessions with Cadence and a LIVE VIRTUAL GROUP COOKING CLASS with Christina Chaey to ground us in our own personal skills and goals. Let go of anxiety and overwhelm around food and 'diet'. Get the information and tools you need to find what works for you, your life and your body. FULL INFO HERE [https://brooklynstrength.com/nourish-yourself]. In this episode Christina mentions a very simple delicious salad. Check out these winter salad recipes that do not rely on 26 different vegetables: here [https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/37-winter-salads-we-have-on-repeat?srsltid=AfmBOootv1uqhnevdZEE358BLcOq6-S6uLUYpRCmpw_CI3KurEH2fqfS] I’ve also written about food and nourishment in these posts: Literally Everyone Else Lives on Carbs [https://open.substack.com/pub/cadencedubusbrooklynstrength/p/literally-everyone-else-lives-on?r=21sokg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] Guacamole Fulfillment [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/guacamole-fulfillment] and 7 Decades of Self Denial [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/7-decades-of-self-denial-e8a?r=21sokg] Curious about working with me? Please check out my other offerings… Virtual Run Club [https://brooklynstrength.com/run-club-info-2] enrollment opens March 3rd! Each series we start with a group coach call. 9 out of 10 participants begin by saying how much they hate running or are terrified to start. It’s a truly beginner friendly program. Many VRC alums have gone on to create non-obsessive, joyful running practices, and even inspired our next level up Virtual Marathon Training Club. [https://brooklynstrength.com/marathon-info-purchase] I also teach beginner strength and stability via Kettlebells and Pilates [https://brooklynstrength.com/kettlebell-rookies-1] as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio [https://brooklynstrength.com/30min-mini-mobility] and Fascia Release™ [https://brooklynstrength.com/fascia-release] . All my programs are designed to gently shift our bodies into balance without the shame or ‘sweat is fat crying’ mentality that infects so much of mainstream fitness. I hope you can find something here that supports you. You can also find plenty of free support on my IG HERE [https://www.instagram.com/brooklynstrength/] Busy Body Podcast is produced by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio [https://www.instagram.com/trainsoundstudio/]Music is written by Robert Bryn, performed by the Wild Yaks [https://www.instagram.com/wild_yaks/]Illustrations and design by Jackie Mendez at Aesthetics_Frames [https://www.instagram.com/aesthetics__frames/] and Me! Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

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 necessary to get weighed, answer my questions about GLP agonists like Ozempic and patient care, and discuss how challenging it is for patients to feel empowered to speak up and create relationships of trust with their Doctors. Also, hear Cadence walk the fine line of mistrust in western medicine without running out to steam her Yoni - challenging! Very much looking forward to having Dr. Gordon back. If you enjoyed todays episode please rate review and subscribe. You can find Dr. Gordon at IG [https://www.instagram.com/maragordonmd/?hl=es-la]or her Substack [https://maragordonmd.substack.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaS3aQDTo_oH0Kd4uDbZJCRDcgW6FxdU_AYBwi_dwQ7Zjz9YKn5VCg3Y0k_aem_MoNwuQKZWdkac0xkj5TjZQ]and her website [https://sites.google.com/view/mara-gordon/]Busy Body Podcast is part of my overall substack After ClassIf you enjoyed this please consider upgrading to paid. My work is not possible with out my producer and my small team of women that keeps Brooklyn Strength running. All proceeds go towards maintaining my ability to keep creating and providing. Work with me in other ways ⬇️ I teach beginner strength and stability via Kettlebells and Pilates [https://brooklynstrength.com/kettlebell-rookies-1] as well as several restorative classes and workshops including Anti-Anxiety Cardio [https://brooklynstrength.com/30min-mini-mobility] and Fascia Release™ [https://brooklynstrength.com/fascia-release] . All my programs are designed to gently shift our bodies into balance without the shame or ‘sweat is fat crying’ mentality that infects so much of mainstream fitness. I hope you can find something here that supports you. This February enrollment opens for my once-a-year Coaching Program Nourish Yourself [https://brooklynstrength.com/nourish-yourself]. NY is a seven-week anti-diet coaching program that aims to equip you with the information you need to empower yourself around food and finally let go of anxiety and overwhelm. Get the information and tools you need to make the choices that work for you, your life and your body. FULL INFO HERE [https://brooklynstrength.com/nourish-yourself]. Nourish features Live Virtual one-to-one sessions with Cadence and a LIVE VIRTUAL GROUP COOKING CLASS with former Bon Appetit food and recipe writer (and soon to be cookbook author) Christina Chaey. Sign up for the waitlist here [https://brooklynstrength.com/nourish-yourself] to be first on enrollment. You can also find plenty of free support on my IG HERE [https://www.instagram.com/brooklynstrength/] I’ve also written about food and nourishment in these posts: Literally Everyone Else Lives on Carbs [https://open.substack.com/pub/cadencedubusbrooklynstrength/p/literally-everyone-else-lives-on?r=21sokg&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true] Guacamole Fulfillment [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/guacamole-fulfillment] and 7 Decades of Self Denial [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/p/7-decades-of-self-denial-e8a?r=21sokg] Busy Body Podcast is produced by Brad Parsons at Train Sound Studio [https://www.instagram.com/trainsoundstudio/]Music is written by Robert Bryn, performed by the Wild Yaks [https://www.instagram.com/wild_yaks/]Illustrations and design by Jackie Mendez at Aesthetics_Frames [https://www.instagram.com/aesthetics__frames/] and Me! Get full access to After Class with Cadence at cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe [https://cadencedubusbrooklynstrength.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]