Belly Talk (Jon Fischer (aka @coach.cub))
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| 28 Sep 2020 | 2. Nirmal Chandraratna: yoga teacher, meditation instructor & musician | 01:06:56 | |
Nirmal has hosted Bear Yoga classes for this group for the last year, so it was a blast to hear more about his story and to learn about his perspective on yoga, meditation, and more. Learn how he overcame some anxieties of being a bigger guy in yoga classes and how he broke through the frustrations of starting a mediation practice. Learn more about Nirmal and his work at https://nirmalc.com/ Wish to stay connected?
Sponsors & Credits: - Intro produced by OnMarcMedia - Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com) Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | 6. Kyle Jackson: Bear World Mag Deputy Editor & Podcaster #bearinclusive | 01:25:18 | |
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?
Sponsors & Credits: - Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use %15 off code: BEARWELL - Intro produced by OnMarcMedia - Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com) Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 14 Sep 2020 | 1. Jeffrey Binney: plus-size athlete, comedian, & filmmaker #veganish | 01:05:50 | |
In this first episode of the Bear Wellness Podcast, our host Coach Cub sits down with the fabulously funny and wildly inspirational, Jeffrey James Binney. You'll learn how Jeffrey went from growing up on a farm to becoming a comedian, filmmaker, and ultra-runner. After the episode, you can watch Jeffrey's film Once is Enough and connect with him on Instagram @jeffreybinney Wish to stay connected?
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Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 07 Jun 2021 | 10. Richard Jones: LGBTQ+ Media Expert #BearWorldMag | 01:25:16 | |
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?
Sponsors & Credits: - Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use 15% off code: BEARWELL - Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com) Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 10 May 2021 | 9. Manish Mathur: Lawyer, Life Coach & Podcaster #whycantwejustbeourselves | 01:12:41 | |
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?
Sponsors & Credits: - Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use %15 off code: BEARWELL - Intro produced by OnMarcMedia - Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com) Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | 11. Marcelo Rodrigues Viana: Camp Bear Hug concierge | 00:59:01 | |
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. Learn more about Marcelo and connect with him at @marcelorviana/
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 Sponsors & Credits: - Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use 15% off code: BEARWELL15 Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | 12. Jonathan Harrison: Chunky Southern Chef | 00:50:59 | |
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 Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 31 Dec 2023 | BellyTalk - Ep 1: Intro to all things 'Belly' | 01:22:10 | |
Welcome to the new version of the podcast! In this episode, Coach Cub introduces you to our new co-host, Johnny Bear. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 02 Jan 2024 | Ep 2: Zane Landin - Take it one day at a time | 01:00:23 | |
Coach Cub and Johnny Bear chat with their good friend and favorite mental health advocate, Zane Landin.
Sponsors: - Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use 15% off code: BEARWELL Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 19 Jan 2024 | Ep 3: New Year, New...Episode | 00:57:28 | |
Coach Cub and Johnny Bear celebrate New Years and chat about how to reflect on the previous year.
Sponsors: - Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use 15% off code: BEARWELL Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Ep 4: Open Heart Convo with Nirmal | 01:19:12 | |
Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | How to feel at home in your body - Part 1 (of 2) | 00:44:55 | |
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.
Learn more and stay in touch:
Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | How to Be Home in Your Body - Part 2 | 00:54:44 | |
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.
Learn more and stay in touch:
Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | Janusz Domagała: Baking with...Body Positivity! | 00:51:21 | |
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.
Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 23 Jun 2024 | Roy Belzer: Queen of Body-Positive Fitness | 01:11:02 | |
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.
Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | Dr. Carlton: Gay Sex Health Expert - how to enjoy butt play while reducing risks | 01:31:14 | |
Doctor Carlton Thomas is a Mayo Clinic trained gay gastroenterologist who has been a sensation on social media teaching Queer Health and Butt Stuff.
Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | Michael Quinichett: Body-Positive Massage Therapist - healing touch for all | 01:10:55 | |
Michael Quinichett is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist and is
Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | Jonathan Bardzik: Cook & Author - "joy & connection through food" | 01:25:55 | |
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.
Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | David Stevenson: Massage Therapist - healing touch all over the (bear) world | 01:12:31 | |
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.
Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | Joline Seavey: Spiritul Empowerment Coach - "Meet our Mamma Bear!" | 01:05:31 | |
Joline Seavey holds a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Human Services and an accreditation from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a Health Coach and boasts an impressive 18-year tenure within the mental health field as a licensed social worker. Joline has worn various hats, ranging from counseling roles to program directorships and management positions. Joline is now working with clients to help them embrace their spirituality and live life through that lens. This allows them to live life from their heart instead of their head. Since Joline is a good friend of ours, so this was a fun chat. She talks about how her childhood and life have influenced her spiritual outlook and the work she does now as a Spiritual Empowerment Coach.
Sponsors
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. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | Bearpad (Jordan & Patrick): Queer Artists - "A Big Queer Punk Bear Hug" | 01:09:04 | |
Bearpad Art founders Jordan and Patrick's goals to celebrate big queer bodies in many forms. They are redefining what bear and queer art is by making gigantic brightly colored wood cutouts - among other things - to adorn queer spaces. We chat with Jordan and Patrick about their backgrounds in art, how they met and began to collaborate, what their mission is, and so much more.
Sponsors
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. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | Erik Cavanaugh: Dancer - "Dancers come in all sizes" | 01:06:54 | |
Erik Cavanaugh is a dancer and choreographer who's been helping the dance world that dancers come in all sizes. After a viral video and his performance on America's Got Talent season 11 he has been seen in fashion, television, film, music video, at music festivals, billboards, and more. Learn more about Erik + follow them: Sponsors
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. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 12 Dec 2024 | Beltrán: Go-Go Dancer, Activist, Plus Size Model - "El género es plástico" [Part 1] | 00:42:03 | |
Beltran is many things: a gogo dancer, writer, performer, model and activist. Born in Argentina and now based in Barcelona, Beltran is a bear of the world. He dances and performs at bear events and bear weeks - alongside modelling and managing his OnlyFans. Learn more about Beltran + follow them: Sponsors
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. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 19 Dec 2024 | Beltrán: Go-Go Dancer, Activist, Plus Size Model - "El género es plástico" [Part 2] | 00:57:57 | |
Beltrán is many things: a gogo dancer, writer, performer, model and activist. Born in Argentina and now based in Barcelona, Beltrán is a bear of the world. He dances and performs at bear events and bear weeks - alongside modelling and managing his OnlyFans. Learn more about Beltran + follow them: Sponsors
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. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | Mini Rub: Self-Care During the Holidays | 00:33:02 | |
Coach Cub and Johnny Bear do their first mini episode called Mini Rub providing their tips for how to navigate the holidays. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 20 Feb 2025 | Alex Hinand: Personal Style & Interior Design - "People & Things" | 01:28:08 | |
Alex Hinand is an interior decorator and queer content creator who is incredibly passionate about community building and using our homes as third spaces to invite our friends in.They love bringing people from all walks of life together to share a meal around their dining table. Hear all about how Alex got into this type of work and how focusing on interior design and fashion has helped them become more authentic and clear about who they are. Learn more about Alex + follow them: Sponsors
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. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 06 Mar 2025 | Alex Fortes: Mr. Bear Pride Lisbon 2024 - "All I Know is that I Know Nothing" | 01:10:32 | |
Alex Fortes is a Spanish bear who now lives in London and works for Pokemon. In 2024 he competed in the Mister Bear Pride Lisbon competition and was named Mister Bear Lisbon 2024. Since then he's been tapped into a network of other Mister Bears around Europe and has been attending bear weeks and parties. We chatted about his experiences so far, and how we navigates the bear scene as an introvert. Learn more about Alex + follow them: Sponsors
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. Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 26 Oct 2020 | 4. Dr. Josh Corn: body-positive Naturopathic Physician #chunkydocs | 01:15:39 | |
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?
Sponsors & Credits: - Recess drinks (takearecess.com) - use %15 off code: BEARWELL - Intro produced by OnMarcMedia - Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com) Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 23 Nov 2020 | 5. Marc Settembrino, Ph.D: Sociologist & Fat Kid Yoga Club founder #fatstudies | 01:21:46 | |
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?
Sponsors & Credits: - Recess drinks (takearecess.com) - use %15 off code: BEARWELL - Intro produced by OnMarcMedia - Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com) Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 05 Jan 2021 | 7. Freddy Freeman (Goldenheart) Musician & Founder of Bear Your Soul #LovingOurBearBodies | 01:35:11 | |
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?
Sponsors & Credits: - Recess drinks (takearecess.com) - use %15 off code: BEARWELL - Intro produced by OnMarcMedia - Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com) Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||
| 12 Oct 2020 | 3. Neal McKinney: Bear Belly Yoga #innerbearyonce | 01:11:24 | |
Coach Cub sits down with Neal McKinney, a yoga instructor who runs Bear Belly Yoga classes. He's currently getting his PhD in Educational Studies. Learn all about Neal and his journey of self-love and self-acceptance through yoga. Connect with Neal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearbellyyoga/ Wish to stay connected?
Sponsors & Credits: - Intro produced by OnMarcMedia - Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com) - Recess Drinks (15% Off) at https://bit.ly/3damPfG Join us for a Camp Bear Hug retreat in 2025. Visit www.coachcub.com/retreats We've love to hear from you! Head to www.coachcub.com to get in touch with us about topics you want to hear or guest ideas. | |||