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How to Know If You're Moving Enough (Without the Rules or the Tracker) with Cadence Dubus

The Midlife Feast

Chapters
0:00
The Thought That Can Stop Now
1:57
Breaking Up With Fitness Perfectionism
3:54
How One Size Fitness Was Built
7:44
Checklists And The Myth Of Doing It Right
10:54
When Trackers Become A Pass Fail Test
17:24
Using Data For Insight Not Judgment
22:19
Trust Takes Time And Needs Support
30:44
Injuries And Rebuilding From The Basics
39:34
Knowing You Are Doing Enough
45:59
Joy And Play As The Missing Ingredient
49:44
Where To Find Cadence And Closing Notes
The Midlife Feast
How to Know If You're Moving Enough (Without the Rules or the Tracker) with Cadence Dubus
Jun 01, 2026 Season 6 Episode 196
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND

I sat down with Cadence Dubus, founder of Brooklyn Strength, host of the Busybody Podcast, and we talked about why midlife movement gets so complicated when you’ve been trained to chase fitness rules, perfect routines, and a specific body. We unpack how to rebuild trust so movement supports real life, not a pass-fail scoreboard.

  • Why the "one size fits all" fitness world was never designed for bodies that cycle, fluctuate, and change (like ours)
  • How metrics like step counts and Apple Watch data may be creating noise instead of information
  • The difference between being a baker (give me a formula!) and a cook (I'll figure it out), and why both are valid starting points
  • What it actually looks like to work with someone on movement from a somatic, body-centered approach
  • How to know if you're doing "enough," and why your body's cravings are more reliable than any tracker
  • Why joy and play might be the most underrated missing ingredients in midlife fitness culture

About Cadence Dubus: Cadence Dubus is the founder of Brooklyn Strength, a 16-year-old fitness and wellness company offering movement coaching and courses virtually and in person. She is also the host of the Busybody Podcast. Cadence's work is rooted in somatic movement, body autonomy, and helping people find sustainable fitness practices that fit their actual lives. Find her on Instagram at @brooklynstrength and at www.brooklynstrength.com

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