The Bear Wellness Podcast with Coach Cub
By Jon Fischer (aka @coach.cub)
The Bear Wellness Podcast with Coach CubJun 07, 2021
10. Richard Jones: LGBTQ+ Media Expert #BearWorldMag
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 with Bear Wellness Pod and learn about our bear classes?
1. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
2. Follow @BearWellnessPod on Instagram
3. Attend one of our inclusive bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). All men and queer folks welcome! RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use 15% off code: BEARWELL
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
9. Manish Mathur: Lawyer, Life Coach & Podcaster #whycantwejustbeourselves
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 with Bear Wellness Pod and learn about our bear classes?
1. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
2. Follow @BearWellnessPod on Instagram
3. Attend one of our inclusive bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). All men and queer folks welcome! RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
8. Anthony Patrick Manieri: Photographer & Creator of Arrested Movement #LoveYourself
Coach Cub sits down with Anthony Patrick Manieri to learn more about his life, photography career, and the birth of his project, Arrested Movement, an inclusive portrait series and awareness initiative celebrating and promoting positive body image for men. You will hear all about Anothony's life and what inspired him to create a male body-positivity photography project. You will hear about the windy road that led Anthony to where he is now. There are lots of real, vulnerable moments shared.
Learn more about Anthony Patrick Manieri and his project Arrested Movement at https://www.arrestedmovement.com/
Lastly, be sure to follow him on Instagram at @arrestedmovement and Twitter at @Am_LoveYourself
Wish to stay connected with Bear Wellness Pod and learn about our bear classes?
1. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
2. Follow @BearWellnessPod on Instagram
3. Attend one of our inclusive bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). All men and queer folks welcome! RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
7. Freddy Freeman (Goldenheart) Musician & Founder of Bear Your Soul #LovingOurBearBodies
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?
1. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
2. Follow @BearWellnessPod on Instagram
3. Attend one of our inclusive bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). All men and queer folks welcome! RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) - use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia -
Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
6. Kyle Jackson: Bear World Mag Deputy Editor & Podcaster #bearinclusive
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 with Bear Wellness Pod and learn about our bear classes?
1. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
2. Follow @BearWellnessPod on Instagram
3. Attend one of our inclusive bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). All men and queer folks welcome! RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
5. Marc Settembrino, Ph.D: Sociologist & Fat Kid Yoga Club founder #fatstudies
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 with Bear Wellness Pod and learn about our bear classes?
1. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
2. Follow @BearWellnessPod on Instagram
3. Attend one of our inclusive bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). All men and queer folks welcome! RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) - use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
4. Dr. Josh Corn: body-positive Naturopathic Physician #chunkydocs
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 @BearWellnessPod on Instagram
- Attend one of our inclusive bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). All men and queer folks welcome! RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- Recess drinks (takearecess.com) - use %15 off code: BEARWELL
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
3. Neal McKinney: Bear Belly Yoga #innerbearyonce
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?
1. Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
2. Follow @BearWellnessPod and @Coach.Cub on Instagram
3. Attend one of our bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
- Recess Drinks (15% Off) at https://bit.ly/3damPfG
2. Nirmal Chandraratna: yoga teacher, meditation instructor & musician
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?
*Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
*Follow @BearWellnessPod and @Coach.Cub on Instagram
*Attend one of our bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler (www.chrishelyer.com)
1. Jeffrey Binney: plus-size athlete, comedian, & filmmaker #veganish
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?
- Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Episodes will be released biweekly.
- Follow @BearWellnessPod and @Coach.Cub on Instagram
- Attend one of our bear wellness Zoom classes (yoga, fitness, and meditation). RSVP + learn more at linktr.ee/pawednyc
Sponsors & Credits:
- This episode was brought to you by Wah Gwan spices & salts.
- Intro produced by OnMarcMedia
- Episode edited by Christopher Heyler