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Archives for October 2019

The words "What to Expect and How to Thrive in Menopause with Michelle Vina-Baltsas | #17" superimposed over a middle-aged woman in a coat with arms outstretched walking in autumn leaves.

What to Expect and How To Thrive in Menopause with Michelle Viña-Baltsas | #17

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The words, "The Damaging Effects of Diet Culture | #16" over 5 chocolate cupcakes with light blue frosting and white sprinkles

The Damaging Effects of Diet Culture | #16

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The words "Raising Intuitive Eaters with Gina Mateer | #15" superimposed over a little girl licking frosting off her finger in front of a cake

Raising Intuitive Eaters with Gina Mateer | #15

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The words "Self-Expression and Healing through Tattoos with Cora Mylen | #14" superimposed over the gloved hands of a tattooer working on a person's leg tattoo

Self-Expression and Healing through Tattoos with Cora Mylene | #14

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The words "Fat-Positive Fertility and Pregnancy with Nicola Salmon | #13" superimposed over a pregnant woman holding her belly

Fat-Positive Fertility and Pregnancy with Nicola Salmon | #13

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Shohreh completely changed my view of coaches and my overall mentality on exercise, nutrition, and what living a healthy life looks like. Shohreh empowered me in a way that no health professional ever has.

-Jenny S.

fitness inspiration to women

Shohreh has helped me make important changes to my lifestyle that I have actually maintained! My confidence is the highest it has been in a long time.

-Sharmila G.

Shohreh has helped me reignite my passion for fitness and 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.

Shohreh helped me break down my previous assumptions of what it means to be “healthy” and organize my complicated feelings around food and fitness. Now, I know that moving my body can be fun and food is no longer a constant source of guilt for me. My body is no longer an enemy to be punished but a friend.

-Mia M.

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.

austin fitness coach

Shohreh challenges me without being mean, instructs me without being condescending, and genuinely encourages me while also making me laugh.

-Sarah G.

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Rocky Lane and Sarah Swofford are an adorable acti

Rocky Lane and Sarah Swofford are an adorable activist power couple, and I loved talking to them for this episode. On their own they are a self-proclaimed black trans man (Rocky) and a fat queer woman (Sarah), and together they are @swirlbabytv.
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I spoke with these dedicated LGBTQPIA+ community advocates about common misconceptions about transgender people and cis-trans relationships, barriers to health and wellness for trans people, how to be a better ally if you're cisgender, and more. By openly sharing their personal stories and experiences, Rocky and Sarah provide a much needed educational opportunity for the rest of us.
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You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and more. For the show notes and a full transcript, head to shohrehdavoodi.com/40 or click on the link in my bio for the latest podcast episodes (@shohrehdavoodi).
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And a big thank you to our generous sponsor, Superfit Hero! You can get 15% off your first order at superfithero.com with the series discount code, CHANGEMAKER. All of their activewear is ethically made in Los Angeles, and sizing ranges from XS-5XL.

Peppermint: So is the pandemic over yet? Me: Nope.

Peppermint: So is the pandemic over yet?
Me: Nope.
Peppermint: Damn.

Yesterday I asked in my stories how everyone is co

Yesterday I asked in my stories how everyone is coping with their circumstances right now (you can see all the answers in my COVID-19 story highlight). Before sharing the responses, I reminded everyone that not only do different things work for different people, we’re also all at different stages in our physical/mental/emotional health.
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There is no one right way to get through this experience. Some people are busier than ever at work and only have time to clock long hours and sleep. Others have been furloughed or fired and are trying to figure out how to make ends meet. Many people with time on their hands are numbing in whatever ways they can, whether that’s through food, booze, entertainment, staying busy, or something else.
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*You* get to decide how you cope with this. What you do doesn’t need to look like what your parents are doing, or your friends, or strangers on the internet. There is no “should” and “shouldn’t” for this situation. There is only whatever you need to do to get through it.
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So live in your pajamas. Follow along with advanced makeup tutorials. Bake bread. Sob until it feels like you have no tears left. Learn TikTok dances with your kids. Subsist on chips and ice cream. Stay in bed until noon. Journal. Get lost in video games. Pet your dogs. Nap. Paint the walls. Learn something new. Scream into the void. Dye your hair. Masturbate a lot. Bicker with your partner. Stare off into space. Buy shit to fill the void. Meditate. Make jokes. Video chat with friends. Talk to the squirrel in your backyard.
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While the pandemic is universal, how we cope is individual. So do whatever the fuck you need to do to survive. I promise it’s no less right or valid or helpful than what anyone else is doing. 💕

If I told you this episode’s guest is a professi

If I told you this episode’s guest is a professional dancer who has worked with some of the biggest celebrities in the world, including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Meghan Trainor, who would you picture? Probably not someone who looks like @amandalacount, and that’s what she’s on a mission to change.
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Amanda is a plus-size hip-hop dancer in Los Angeles who’s been dancing since the age of two. She has refused to let the industry’s narrow body standards (and trolls on the internet) stop her from pursuing her dreams. Her movement, #breakingthestereotype, is all about doing what you love no matter what you look like.
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Amanda spoke with me about times she was told she didn’t have the right body for dance, inclusivity in the dance industry, her advice for people who are afraid to start dancing, and more.
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You can listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, and more. For the show notes and a full transcript, head to shohrehdavoodi.com/39 or click on the link in my bio for the latest podcast episodes (@shohrehdavoodi).
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And a big thank you to our generous sponsor, Superfit Hero! You can get 15% off your first order at superfithero.com with the series discount code, CHANGEMAKER. All of their activewear is ethically made in Los Angeles, and sizing ranges from XS-5XL.

A couple weeks ago I sent out an email with 10 gro

A couple weeks ago I sent out an email with 10 grounding techniques that I thought might be helpful during this time of racing thoughts and dread. I’ve decided to include them here as well (note that there’s too much text on these slides for me to put it all in alt text, so if you need them captioned, reach out to me directly).
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Those of you who struggle with anxiety, depression, and/or panic disorders are likely no stranger to the concept of grounding. Grounding techniques are ways you can bring your mind back to the present moment when things start to feel too heavy or like you're spiraling out.
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I’ve provided 10 possibilities in this post that you can try (with more details on the slides), including:
1️⃣Hold something
2️⃣Take a hot shower or bath
3️⃣Check in with your senses
4️⃣Breathe deeply
5️⃣Savor a favorite scent
6️⃣Feel into your body
7️⃣Listen closely
8️⃣Nature
9️⃣Count
🔟Time with pets
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If you haven't used grounding techniques in the past, I highly recommend practicing with them at times when you're not feeling acute distress (easier said than done right now, but there may be times where you feel *less* distressed). Familiarizing yourself with different techniques and seeing which ones you like will help them to be more effective when you actually need them to cope.
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Pro tip: when you do want to use them because you're struggling, try to use them as soon as you realize you're distressed. The longer you wait and the more you spiral, the less helpful they're likely to be.
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Lastly, grounding may not be the right tool for you at all, or it may not be the right tool for you for every situation. The only way to find out if it may be an effective part of your mental health toolbox is to practice using it. 💜
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I tried to write a meaningful caption, but then I

I tried to write a meaningful caption, but then I gave up because I’m just too tired today. Sharing these signs of spring because they’re a silver lining on a shitty time, and I hope they bring you joy like they have brought me. 💐

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