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Archives for August 2019

Image text reads, "Self-Care and Community Through Fandom with Jessica | #8" superimposed over a galaxy scene of planets.

Self-Care and Community Through Fandom with Jessica | #8

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Image text reads, "Exercising Without Mirrors and Moving Beyond Weight Loss with Kim Gould | #7" over an image of a woman seen from behind starting at her reflection in two fragmented pieces of a mirror she is holding

Exercising Without Mirrors and Moving Beyond Weight Loss with Kim Gould | #7

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Image text reads, "Life Through the Lens of Cancer with Maegan Brundage | #6" over a cluster of white cherry blossoms

Life Through the Lens of Cancer with Maegan Brundage | #6

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Image text reads, "Purity Culture and Sexual Health with Erica Smith | #5" over an image of two femme presenting people embracing on a bed

Purity Culture and Sexual Health with Erica Smith | #5

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Image text reads, "Weight-Inclusive Eating Disorder Treatment and Body Image with Jess Sprengle | #4" over two femme-presenting people sitting on a couch where one is holding a clipboard and taking notes while the other talks

Weight-Inclusive Eating Disorder Treatment and Body Image with Jess Sprengle | #4

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Image text reads, "Diet Culture in the Fitness Industry with Christina Montalvo | #3" over an image of a fat, Black, femme-presenting person running in a sweatshirt and giving someone out of the frame a high five.

Diet Culture in the Fitness Industry with Christina Montalvo | #3

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Image text reads, "Health At Every Size and Weight Stigma with Ashley M. Seruya | #2" over the image of a Black femme-presenting person with an afro holding cantaloupes over her breasts

Health At Every Size and Weight Stigma with Ashley M. Seruya | #2

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Image text reads, "What Does It Mean To Redefine Health and Wellness? | #1" over a photo of Shohreh in a pink dress with her hands on her hips, looking to the side with purple hair flowing in the wind

What Does It Mean To Redefine Health and Wellness? | #1

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Abi smiles in a brightly colored plaid collared shirt standing in front of a wall of colorful balloons

Working with Shohreh changed the way I think about self-trust, self-compassion, and body image. I love that she's created a queer-positive space and that she's social-justice oriented in everything she does. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, she worked with me to figure out what would make sense for my life and my goals. I didn't realize that having major mindset shifts would be both fun and affirming!

-Abi M.

Kate L. pictured sitting on the beach with her shoulders and up visible, one hand resting on her chin

Shohreh is a wizard at finding the heart of what people are saying. By restating and reinforcing what she hears from her clients, she helps us dig through the muck and find the shiny thing that's lurking. Working with Shohreh makes me feel warm, and seen, and supported, and encouraged.

-Kate L.

Shohreh has helped me regain my confidence in myself, which means so much to me. She's a knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient coach, and I honestly couldn't have hoped for anything more.

-Ariel H.

I learned so much from Shohreh. She always had relevant information to share and I was constantly amazed at how knowledgeable she is about so many subjects. I feel like every time Shohreh and I spoke and she provided feedback, it was so insightful and empowering.

-Pam R.

Sarah G. smiling big with a white railing and body of water behind her

Shohreh has helped me find strength I didn’t know I had. Working with her has provided clarity about what makes me *me* and how I can use that to make the differences I actually want to be making in the world. If you need a guiding light to help you live as your authentic self and to then use that new freedom to positively affect the community around you, Shohreh is your person.

-Sarah G.

I felt really supported by Shohreh, and I appreciated the way she showed up on coaching calls! It felt really open to let me share my experiences without any pressure, and it felt like Shohreh never wanted to "fix" me.

-Eryn J.

Mia M. pictured in front a wall with brightly-colored graffiti, resting one hand on her face and smiling for the camera

It has been such a gift to work with Shohreh. My body is no longer an enemy to be punished but a friend.

-Mia M.

Marie Z outdoors, showing a slight smile and wearing black-rimmed glasses

We worked on my self-confidence and intuitive eating. Shohreh helped me learn to trust my body and to love the one I'm in!

-Marie Z.

I can hardly believe I was just an online client of Shohreh’s because although I never met her in person, I feel I got to know her so well through her super personal and intentional approach to coaching. It felt like I always had a friend rooting me on and listening carefully to every trial and triumph I went through.

-Abby K.

Jenny S. smiling wide in front of a wooden wall wearing a green scarf and grey cardigan

Shohreh completely changed my view of coaches. I'd become afraid of trainers, nutritionists, and even doctors because they'd always tell me the same things (with a definite element of shame, of course), blame any health issues on my weight, or try to force their specific opinions on me without explanation or allowing me any input. Shohreh never did any of those things. She didn’t tell me that I HAD to do anything or give me recommendations without explanation. She didn’t push me to my breaking point or make me feel like I'm not good enough. She didn’t shame me for my weight or even suggest that there's anything wrong with me. She’s understanding, empathetic, and honest on top of being extremely knowledgeable in her field”

-Jenny S.

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You ask, "What if they're right about me?" I say,

You ask, "What if they're right about me?"
I say, "What if they're wrong, honey bun?" You ask, "Will I ever measure up?"
I say, "The only measuring stick you need is your own values." You ask, "Why can't I just fit in?"
I say, "Because what you really want is to belong." You ask, "Will it ever feel easy to be me?"
I say, "Maybe not, but you can do hard things." You ask, "How can I navigate a world that makes me feel like this?"
I say, "By strengthening your inner compass." You ask, "Am I broken?"
I say, "No, love. You've always been whole." **
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I've been teasing it since the final episode of 20

I've been teasing it since the final episode of 2020, and after months of work, Redefining Health & Wellness is now *officially* Conjuring Up Courage. Welcome to the next evolution of the show! The podcast feed hasn't changed, so if you've been listening to the show, there's nothing special you need to do to find it. If you haven't listened to the show before, now is a great time to start. It's available on all of the major podcast players. Conjuring Up Courage is a weekly podcast that celebrates what's possible when you commit to being brave. The show navigates the complexities of power, privilege, and personal growth to explore how to build a more fulfilling life and create a better world for everyone. To learn more about the rebrand and what's in store, check out today's solo episode # 86. I also answer a variety of listener questions in this episode, covering topics ranging from pet parenting to impostor syndrome to whether or not to come out. For the show notes and a full transcript, head to shohrehdavoodi.com/86. Lastly, whether you're a regular listener or you've only caught an episode here or there, if you enjoy the show, I invite you to please leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts from any Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Macbook). It's common for podcasts that rebrand to experience a drop-off in listenership for a while, and new ratings/reviews will help minimize the impact of that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of the podcast's journey and supporting me in these changes to the show. And thank you to @flourishonline for the gorgeous branding. Here's to Conjuring up Courage, long may she reign! 🥂

Friends - I continue to be blown away by the reach

Friends - I continue to be blown away by the reach of my post about grappling with the meaning of home in the aftermath of the Texas winter storms, *and*, I missed something important in my analysis that a friend pointed out to me. I hope you'll take this invitation to read about my error in these slides and accept my apology for not including it in the post originally. Please also note the trigger warning for discussion of state-sanctioned violence against Black and Brown bodies. When you grow up with whiteness as the default (and even as a mixed-race person I'm still unpacking all the ways I've been expected to assimilate with whiteness), it's inevitable that you will miss things and make mistakes. Because I have a public platform, my missteps often happen with an audience. Which is also why I aim to be an example of how to hear feedback, process it, and integrate it, instead of running from it or trying to bury the evidence. Thank you for your commitment to learning and growing alongside me. [ACCESS NOTE: The text of these slides is too long to effectively use IG's built-in alt text feature. If you need the full text of the slides, please comment below or DM me and I will provide it to you directly.]

When I wrote my last post about the aftermath of t

It's hard here in Texas, and I have a few thoughts

It's hard here in Texas, and I have a few thoughts about one of the reasons why that is, which I've detailed in these slides. Where do you seek refuge when both your inside sanctuary and the outside world have been deemed unsafe? Who do you call for help when you've watched your government refuse to protect you in a global pandemic and now they don't seem to care about you during a homegrown crisis either? How do you have hope when things were supposed to get better but somehow they've only gotten worse? These are a few of the questions many of us in Texas have been mulling over this week. Texans need your compassion and your help right now if you have anything to offer. Feel free to refer to the list of mutual aid groups you can donate to that I included in my last post. Say what you want about Texas (a lot of which is bullshit, honestly), but nobody deserves this. [ACCESS NOTE: The text of these slides is too long to effectively use IG's built-in alt text feature. If you need the full text of the slides, please comment below or DM me and I will provide it to you directly.]

Thank you to everyone who has been checking in on

Thank you to everyone who has been checking in on me the last few days and for the various offers of help that I have been lucky enough to not need. If I haven’t responded to you it’s because my hands are full and I’m exhausted. My home is on the same grid as Dell Children's Hospital, so I am in the minority of people who have not lost power or water. I also have not experienced any burst pipes or flooding in my house (yet), though many people in my neighborhood cannot say the same. As requested by the city, I have been conserving energy since Monday, keeping the heat set to 65 degrees or lower and not using any large appliances (oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer). While I've had to get creative with meals (we were not given adequate warning about the severity of the storm, so I was among the many who did not stock up to prepare), I'm not scraping the bottom of the barrel or anything. A city-wide boil water notice went into effect last night, so that has added another complication, but at least I have running water and a working gas stove that I can use for boiling. A lot of my friends are much worse off. We are still not out of the woods yet here in Texas. As I write this, it's snowing outside my window and the temperatures remain very cold. It won't be warm enough to melt the snow and thick sheets of ice on the roads and sidewalks until this weekend. The death toll continues to climb, and many of the deaths would have been preventable had the government stepped in sooner (or at all in some cases). And let's not forget that this is all occurring simultaneously with a global pandemic where everyone was already on edge due to a year of fatigue, anxiety, depression, and instability. On the last slide I have included a list of organizations that are collecting donations and helping people as fast as they can. If you can help, Texans would be very grateful. Note that I have purposely not included Mutual Aid Houston because they have asked for folks to stop donating so they can focus on distribution. If you know of other organizations that need cash, feel free to drop the info in the comments.

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