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David Stevenson is a London-based massage therapist. He's transitioning out of his 9-5 job as a train ticketer to move to Spain to pursue a lifestyle job of providing massage. Here's the founder of Soothing Kneads.
IG: @soothing_kneadsWebsite: soothing-kneads.com
We chat with David about his winding journey of discovering his true calling, about bear weeks and events, and body-positivity - and of course, what his experience is like doing massage work. He's a gentle guy with a big heart - we know you'll love listening to him!
Learn more about David + follow him :
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, merch, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow Jon Fischer on Instagram @coach.cubFollow Johnathan Horring on Instagram @therealjohnnybear69
Learn more and stay in touch:Visit www.coachcub.com to learn more about my Camp Bear Hug Retreats, local NYC classes, and virtual experiences. You will also find a link to our private Facebook Group called The Belly Club.
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Jonathan Bardzik is a storyteller, cook, keynote speaker, author and television personality. Starting with his first live cooking demonstration ten years ago, Jonathan has brought his message of joy and connection to more than 900 audiences, coast-to-coast, from farmers markets and business conferences, to private homes and on the TedX stage.
IG: @jonathanbardzikWebsite: onathanbardzik.com
We chat with Jonathan about food, retreats, and trusting your intuition. Jonathan is full of insight and stories - you'll love this one!
Learn more about Jonathan + follow him :
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, merch, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow Jon Fischer on Instagram @coach.cubFollow Johnathan Horring on Instagram @therealjohnnybear69
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Michael Quinichett is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist and is
IG: @michaelqnyc1Tiktok: @michaelqnycWebsite: www.michaelqmassage.com
the owner/operator of Body Positive Massage Therapy - NYC located in Union Square. His business specializes in working with all body types, the LGBTQ+ population, black and brown communities, and helping men to empower themselves through loving, safe, healthy touch.
Our conversation covers why and how Michael got into massage, his approach to making his practice queer friendly and body inclusive, his background in the Dom/Sub world and how that overlaps with his work, and about his recent move to NYC.
Learn more about Michael Q + follow him :
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, merch, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow Jon Fischer on Instagram @coach.cubFollow Johnathan Horring on Instagram
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Doctor Carlton Thomas is a Mayo Clinic trained gay gastroenterologist who has been a sensation on social media teaching Queer Health and Butt Stuff.
IG: https://instagram.com/doctorcarltonTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdM8psEC/
His videos have reached well over 30 million views on TikTok and Instagram. He used his platform in 2022 to help educate the community on MPOX and helped thousands of men get help with vaccination, education, testing and treatment. He was named to Out magazine’s OUT 100, The Queerty Pride 50, and was honored by San Diego Pride as "Hero of Pride" in 2023. Oh, and he gets invited to the White House often...NBD.
Our conversation is packed with Dr. Carlton's resources and recommendations for all things related to sex health: vaccines, STI testing, PreP, shame, anal preparation for bears, and much more.
You'll go on an educational journey from fisting demos to the halls of the White House.
This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to maximize pleasure and minimize risk while playing.
Learn more about Dr. Carlton + follow him :
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow on Instagram @coach.cub
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We are joined by Roy Belzer, a body-positivity personal trainer. Roy shares about his history with eating disorders. And his path to not only healing but helping others heal to - through fitness and movement. Our chat was deep, powerful, and joyful.
National Eating Disorders Association
Trigger Warning: tread lightly or skip this episode if topics such as body dysphoria or eating disorders are unsafe for you to listen to
Learn more about Roy + follow him :
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roybelzerfitness
IG: https://www.instagram.com/roybelzerfitness_
Website: https://www.roybelzerfitness.com/
Learn more about his Costa Rica Retreat here.
Eating Disorder Resources:
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow on Instagram @coach.cub
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We are joined by Janusz Domagała, The Great British Bake Off season 13 contestant and author of "Baking with Pride." We discuss body image, male body positivity, baking, authenticity, queer life, and of course Coach Cub sneaks in a question about Paul Hollywood.
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow on Instagram @coach.cub
Learn more about Janusz + follow him at instagram.com/januszbakes
+ Buy "Baking with Pride" at Target or (in the US) on Amazon.
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Coach Cub & Johnny Bear are back to continue going over their own experiences with their body journeys and provide tips and suggestions for how to feel more comfortable in your body.
National Sexual Assault HotlineMental Health Hotline Male SurvivorMental Health Coalition National Eating Disorder HotlineBody Dysphoric Disorder Foundation Vegas Nerve "Chill Out" exercises
If you haven't yet listened to episode 1, we recommending going back to listen now.
Worksheet Link to print out and fill in during or after the episode.
Support & ResourcesLearn more and stay in touch:
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow on Instagram @coach.cub -
Coach Cub & Johnny Bear go over their own experiences with their body journeys and provide tips and suggestions for how to feel more comfortable in your body.
National Sexual Assault HotlineMental Health Hotline Male SurvivorMental Health Coalition National Eating Disorder HotlineBody Dysphoric Disorder Foundation
Worksheet Link to print out and fill in during or after the episode.
Support & ResourcesLearn more and stay in touch:
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow on Instagram @coach.cub -
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow on Instagram @coach.cub
We are joined by friend and bear yoga instructor for Belly, Nirmal Chandraratna.
Nirmal is a musician, yoga teacher, and a spiritual being. He poses questions during our discussion about how we become more happy and content, how do we learn new things and build new habits, and how do we keep out hearts open.
Learn more about Nirmal at http://nirmalc.com
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Coach Cub and Johnny Bear celebrate New Years and chat about how to reflect on the previous year.
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow on Instagram @coach.cub
Learn more and stay in touch:Sponsors:
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Coach Cub and Johnny Bear chat with their good friend and favorite mental health advocate, Zane Landin.
Learn more about Coach Cub's bear wellness coaching, bear classes, and retreats at coachcub.comJoin the Belly Club FB communityFollow on Instagram @coach.cub
Zane Landin (He/Him and They/Them) is a mental health and disability advocate, queer rights activist, body positivity proponent, entrepreneur, and positive change maker.
The conversation covers Zane's childhood and how it impacted his view of mental health. Also, his feelings about community and body image - as well as his experience at Camp Bear Hug in 2023.
Learn more and stay in touch:Sponsors:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use 15% off code: BEARWELL
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Welcome to the new version of the podcast! In this episode, Coach Cub introduces you to our new co-host, Johnny Bear.
You will hear all about the Belly Community and the hosts' experiences with Camp Bear Hug in Portugal last summer.
Learn more at coachcub.com
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Coach Cub sits down with Chef Jonathan Harrison to chat about his cooking career and his life growing up - and coming out - in central Alabama.
Chef Jonathan will be the private bear chef for the July 2023 Camp Bear Hug retreat in Portugal.
Learn more about Jonathan and connect with him on Instagram at @chef_jonathanharrison
Wish to stay connected with Bear Wellness Pod and learn about our classes, retreats, and community?
1. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
2. Follow @coach.cub on Instagram
3. Learn more about our Camp Bear Hug retreats in Portugal (and classes in NYC) at www.coachcub.com/retreats
4. Join our private Facebook Community: The Belly Club
Sponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use 15% off code: BEARWELL15
- Wandering Bear Coffee: 10% off at https://glnk.io/98yr/coachcub
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Coach Cub sits down with Marcelo Rodrigues Viana to chat about his journey from growing up in Brazil to living in the Middle East to working on improving his body image and self-confidence.
Coach Cub and Marcelo hosted their first Camp Bear Hug retreat in Portugal in September 2022. They are gearing up for two more retreats in Portugal in July and September 2023.Learn more about Marcelo and connect with him at @marcelorviana/
Wish to stay connected with Bear Wellness Pod and learn about our classes, retreats, and community?1. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
2. Follow @coach.cub on Instagram
3. Learn more about our Camp Bear Hug retreats in Portugal (and classes in NYC) at www.coachcub.com
4. Join our private Facebook Community: The Belly ClubSponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use 15% off code: BEARWELL15
- Wandering Bear Coffee: 10% off at https://glnk.io/98yr/coachcub -
Coach Cub sits down with Richard Jones to chat about his journey of first becoming a bear, then launching Bear World Media, and eventually becoming the co-founder and CEO of Gray Jones Media. They own Bear World Mag, Queer Forty, and Gayming Mag. Plus some TV projects and podcasts (for example, the Bear World Podcast that Coach Cub was on months ago!). They have a laugh and some cries...and overall a delightful time.
Learn more about Richard and his projects at www.grayjonesmedia.com
Wish to stay connected?
Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly. Follow @Coach.Cub on Instagram Attend one of our bear wellness classes and retreats + learn more at coachcub.comSponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use 15% off code: BEARWELL
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
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Coach Cub sits down with Manish to chat about his journey of discovering who he is as a gay man - and where he fits into the LGBTQ+ community - his legal career, and his path to becoming a life coach.
Connect with Manish on Twitter: @themanish89 / Instagram: @manishm89 / Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/TheManish89
Also be sure to check out Manish's two movie podcasts: https://talkfilmsociety.com/queerandnow and https://talkfilmsociety.com/itpodtobeyou.
Wish to stay connected?
Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly. Follow @Coach.Cub on Instagram Attend one of our bear wellness classes and retreats + learn more at coachcub.comSponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
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Coach Cub sits down with Freddy Freeman for a long heartfelt chat after removing their outer armor (clothes). You'll learn about Freddy's journey of self-love and body-positivity that led him to create a bear retreat called Bear Your Soul at Easton Mountain in upstate New York. Freddy has so much wisdom to share with us - so we hope you enjoy it!
Learn more about Freddy and his work at http://www.bearyoursoul.org or on Instagram at @bearyoursoulorg + check out his music at https://www.bearyoursoul.org/freddy-freeman-music
Wish to stay connected?
Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly. Follow @Coach.Cub on Instagram Attend one of our bear wellness classes and retreats + learn more at coachcub.comSponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) - use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia -
Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
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What exactly is a bear? How do we define the bear community? How do we make this a more inclusive community? To help answer these questions we sit down with Kyle Jackson from Bear World Magazine. He shares his life story and offers his perspective on inclusivity and intersectionality within the bear community. Enjoy!
Learn more about Kyle Jackson and his work with Bear World Magazine and their podcast at https://bearworldmag.com
Lastly, be sure to follow Bear World Magazine on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bearworldmag
Wish to stay connected?
Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly. Follow @Coach.Cub on Instagram Attend one of our bear wellness classes and retreats + learn more at coachcub.comSponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
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On this episode, our host Coach Cub sits down with Marc Settembrino (even though I say their name incorrectly *twice* - oy!), a fat queer yoga instructor and sociologist, and all-around pot-stirrer (in the best way!). You'll learn all about Marc, his recent fat liberation studies, and how he created Fat Kid Yoga Club as a contribution to the growing movement to make yoga more accessible to fat folks while challenging weight stigma and size discrimination.
Learn more about Marc and his work at www.marcsettembrino.com and practice yoga with him at www.patreon.com/fatkidyogaclub
Lastly, be sure to follow him at www.instagram.com/fatkidyogaclub and www.facebook.com/marcsettembrinoyoga
Wish to stay connected?
Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly. Follow @Coach.Cub on Instagram Attend one of our bear wellness classes and retreats + learn more at coachcub.comSponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) - use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
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We were thrilled to sit down with bear doctor, Dr. Josh Corn. He is a Naturopathic Physician who practices within the model of Health at Every Size, emphasizing health instead of body size or weight. In this episode, we cover his back story, training, and broad topics like body-positivity, the bear community, sleep, movement, mental health, and more.
Learn more about Dr. Josh and his work at www.drjoshcorn.com or on Instagram at @dr.joshcorn
Wish to stay connected?
Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly. Follow @Coach.Cub on Instagram Attend one of our bear wellness classes and retreats + learn more at coachcub.comSponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) - use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
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