Shohreh Davoodi

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About Me

I’m Shohreh (rhymes with foray), and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I live and work on land in Austin, Texas that is the unceded territory of the Tonkawa and Comanche tribes.

I’m a self-trust coach, a bit of a mind witch (at least according to my clients), a former lawyer, and the host of the Redefining Health & Wellness podcast.

I help people figure out who they are and what they value so that they always have an inner compass to rely on when faced with hard decisions.

Over the past four years, I’ve provided guidance and encouragement to a whole lot of smart, badass people to help them move in the direction they want to go in life. Food, body image, health, pleasure, perfectionism, career aspirations, activism—if it has to do with well-being and sense of self, there’s a good chance I’ve coached it.

One thing that folx tend to notice about me right away is that I am unapologetically myself. People are often surprised to discover that I am the same person in real life as I am on the internet and on my podcast. But it wasn’t always that way. I used to be obsessed with following the “rules” and hitting expected milestones.

Shohreh has pink hair and wear a pink sweater with red hearts on it. She's laughing while standing in front of a colorful wall that frames her in florals.

Back when I was an attorney, I felt like I was two different people—“Real” Shohreh and “Work” Shohreh. As Work Shohreh, I had to run everything through filters. Was I dressed “appropriately”? Did I come off as too aggressive or arrogant? Would my colleagues be embarrassed by me or judge me? When I was in Work Shohreh mode, I had to shrink my personality to fit in.

Meanwhile, Real Shohreh—mixed-race, queer, neurodiverse Shohreh—was screaming inside to be heard. I daydreamed about getting more tattoos and dyeing my hair purple. I felt stifled creatively and hated the brain space that was being taken up by thinking about how to be palatable enough for other people.

I didn’t want to have to hide Real Shohreh anymore.

I wanted to be accepted and embraced as my authentic self.

Even though I got really good at being Work Shohreh in the office, the act was always exhausting to perform. So I eventually left my legal career and started my own coaching business to give myself the space to be me, and to help others do the same.

I know what it’s like to stuff down your own wants and needs because you feel like you have to conform to get by. I know how constricting it is to try to fit yourself into uncomfortable boxes because others think you’re “too much.” But what if you could lay down some of the heavy burden you’ve been carrying that you never should have had to shoulder in the first place?

How much of the Real You is actually calling the shots in your life? Because you deserve to take up space and speak your truth so that the Real You no longer has to scream to be heard. It’s possible for you to move beyond surviving to a place where you’re truly thriving.

As a self-trust coach, I want to help you embody consciousness, care, and courage so that you’re grounded in yourself. Rather than strictly being shaped by the world around you, I want to guide you to step into your power and shape the world right back.

 

Work With Me
Shohreh stands with arms outstretched in a salmon-colored pants, a black top, and a glittery silver blazer. She is laughing with her face turned toward the sun.

More About Me

Credentials:

  • 4+ years of coaching experience
  • Juris Doctor (and law license on inactive status)
  • Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
  • ACSM Certified Personal Trainer 

Continuing Education:

  • Motivational Interviewing Training for Weight-Inclusive Providers course
  • How to Write About Gender webinar – McKensie Mack
  • Whiteness At Work webinar – The Adaway Group

Influences:

  • Kelly Diels
  • Evelyn Tribole
  • Sonya Renee Taylor
  • Lindo Bacon
  • Ijeoma Oluo
  • Christy Harrison
  • Ilya Parker
  • Kristin Neff
  • Alex Locust
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg
  • All of my badass clients

Love Languages:

  • Glitter and rainbows
  • Thoughtful gifts
  • Afternoon naps
  • Cuddling with doggos
  • Drinking hot tea
  • Hiking in beautiful places
  • Eating sweets
  • Getting new tattoos

Values-Driven Business

I think it’s important for you to know who you’ll be working with. I am a mixed-race, queer, and neurodiverse woman. I have olive skin, dark features, and a non-white name, so I both experience racial discrimination and benefit from proximity to whiteness. I don’t have any physical disabilities at this time and my ADHD is not visible. I grew up in a mostly white suburb in an upper-middle-class family with stable access to food, housing, and healthcare. I have an advanced degree. I also benefit from thin and pretty privilege.

I name these things because they have affected how I interact with the world and how the world interacts with me. I am committed to doing my own work to interrogate my biases, and I am always open to feedback and correction. I promise to listen to those who have been harmed by my mistakes and learn how to do better in the future.

My personal and professional work is rooted in: (1) Health At Every Size (HAES), fat liberation, and the downfall of diet and wellness culture; (2) radical queerness and seeing beyond the binary of gender identity and sexual orientation; (3) anti-racism, reparations, and abolishing white supremacy; (4) feminism (not the white kind or the TERF kind), consent, and destroying the patriarchy.

Lastly, I recognize that there are many systemic factors at play that lead to wealth disparity in our society, and financial resources should not be the only determining factor in whether or not someone can access services/care/etc. For this reason, I have committed to providing ~10% of my services pro bono to those with marginalized identities who are low income. I also provide services at a range of price points, offer payment plans (and do not charge extra fees or interest to access them), and pour a lot of time and energy into free content and resources.

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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.
A headshot of Ariel H. smiling

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.
A headshot of Pam R. smiling in a ruffled off-the-shoulder top with thin blue and white stripes

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.
A headshot of Eryn J. with a closed lip smile with greenery behind her

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.
A headshot of Abby K. with a soft, closed-lipped smile

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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As most of y'all know, there are some exciting cha As most of y'all know, there are some exciting changes on the horizon for the Redefining Health & Wellness podcast.  After 1.5 years of podcasting, recording over 80 episodes, and speaking with 74 different guests so far, I've decided to expand the scope of the show beyond just health and wellness content, which will allow me to chat with even more amazing people doing impactful work in the world.  As part of the transition, the show will be getting a brand new name and cover art at the end of February. I can't wait to share it with you and hear what you think.  In the meantime, there's a way that *you* can be a part of the podcast's next evolution. In the first episode under the new name, I'll be answering listener questions. If you've ever wanted to pick my brain, get some advice, or just learn something about me, I encourage you to submit a question for a chance to have me answer it on the show.  Pretty much anything is fair game. Feel free to ask questions about self-trust, health and wellness, social justice and activism, business ownership, podcasting, LGBTQIA+ things, lifestyle stuff (e.g., fashion, makeup, tattoos, home organization), etc. If I don't feel comfortable answering a question, then I simply won't answer it.  Questions can be submitted with your name or completely anonymously through the form located at shohrehdavoodi.com/questions (or through the link in my bio). You have until the end of the day on Sunday, January 31st, to complete your submission.
I teared up watching Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the I teared up watching Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and Latina member of the Supreme Court and only the third woman, swear in Kamala Harris as the first Vice President who is a woman, Black person, person of South-Asian descent, and mixed-race person.  Is this the President and Vice President pairing I would have hand-picked for The White House? No. But that doesn't take away from the joy and relief I feel that Trump is finally out of power after four long years of destruction. And it doesn't take away from the momentousness of the occasion that we will no longer be able to say that a woman has never been Vice President of the United States.  Slowly but surely, we are chipping away at some of the barriers in this country that have kept women and BIPOC out of "the room where it happens." Not nearly fast enough and not without massive struggle, but seeing it happen before my eyes really does hit me in the feels, even if it's long overdue.  I'm not sure what the next four years will bring yet, but I hope and will actively work for more representation, more progress, and more justice.
Between the last four years of Trump’s presidenc Between the last four years of Trump’s presidency, the widespread protests over policy brutality last summer, and the recent attempted coup by white supremacists on the U.S. Capitol, I’ve been seeing a lot more people committing to social justice work. This is a good thing, and I’m glad that people’s eyes are being opened to the systemic discrimination that is a staple of American society.  I also know from experience that when you’re first getting started in social justice work, there’s usually a lot of floundering around and fucking up involved. That’s why in this solo episode I’m sharing four lessons and some of my best tips for fostering resilience in social justice work.  I cover the importance of examining your motivations, why you need to learn to embrace (or at least respect) feedback, how to give a real apology, and strategies for keeping your activism sustainable. Armed with these tools and mindset shifts, I hope committing to the pursuit of justice for the long haul will feel more attainable.  Additionally, I created a Guide for Apologizing Like You Give a Damn as a free download to pair with this episode. It's a detailed guide that includes the essential components of a real apology as well as what *not* to do when apologizing. You can access it in the show notes.  You can listen to this episode via podcast players like Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. For the show notes and a full transcript, head to shohrehdavoodi.com/81 or click on the link in my bio for the latest podcast episodes.  Lastly, as a reminder, the podcast will be undergoing some changes in 2021! At the end of February, I'll be rolling out a new name and cover art, and the topics of conversation will be expanding beyond just health and wellness. To stay up to date, be sure you're subscribed to the show through your podcast provider of choice.
If you're white or a non-Black POC, then instead o If you're white or a non-Black POC, then instead of using MLK Jr. Day as an annual opportunity to put Dr. King and (only some of) his words on a pedestal, you might consider taking this day to remind yourself that you're racist.  In case you instantly wanted to deny your racism when you read that, let me make it clear: You're racist. Your family and friends are racist. Your boss is racist. Every non-Black person you know, no matter how many protests they've attended, or reparations they've paid, or public statements they've made, is racist. Including me.  We are all racist because we all grew up in a racist society. We were all falsely taught that humans occupy a hierarchy based on skin color, and that the darker you are, the less value you have. You learned racism in school. You learned racism from the media. You learned racism in the books you read. You learned racism from interactions you had with peers and authority figures.  Even now as you may be actively trying to undo that oppressive conditioning, the world is continuing to reinforce that hierarchy and groove the racist patterns in your brain. Which means that even if you spend the rest of your life trying to be *less* racist, it's unlikely you'll ever fully eradicate the racist thoughts and beliefs you've internalized.  You must accept that racism occurs on a spectrum and it is rarely as overt as white hoods and burning crosses. In fact, it is some of the more covert and insidious forms of racism that cause the most harm. When you can admit that you are racist, when you can see clearly where you fall on that spectrum, then you can more effectively work on being anti-racist.  Until you can do that, your commitment to eradicating racism is a farce, because as they say, "the call is coming from inside the house."
Thinking today about... ✨Instant connections wi Thinking today about...  ✨Instant connections with people where you're immediately on the same wavelength  ✨When a friend sends a meme, song, post, etc. that perfectly encapsulates your essence  ✨Receiving the kind of gift that is so spot on it leaves you speechless  ✨When someone wholeheartedly recommends you for an opportunity  ✨Moments when you hear exactly what you needed to  When we are seen and held in our full humanity, it feels euphoric. It’s as if the stars within us are aligning and shining through us.  I wish for all of us an abundance of experiences where we are deeply seen. ❤️  **  If you enjoy and benefit from my work, consider investing in it by:  ⭐️ Signing up for my email newsletter, The Sunday Share (link in bio)
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As the popularity of veganism and vegetarianism ha As the popularity of veganism and vegetarianism have grown, many people are getting more curious about reducing animal cruelty. But as a former vegan myself, I know all too well that there are certain factions of the vegan community that are deeply invested in diet culture and healthism, which can lead some people to feel like they don’t belong.  So I invited Miranda Lipes of the @uprootedfoodie blog to chat with me about navigating nuance in veganism and how to start embracing a vegan lifestyle without falling prey to perfectionism. Even if you don’t ever see yourself going fully vegan or vegetarian, this episode may give you some ideas for how to include animals in your activism.  You can listen to this episode via podcast players like Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Spotify. For the show notes and a full transcript, head to shohrehdavoodi.com/80 or click on the link in my bio for the latest podcast episodes.  To support Miranda's work, you can check out all the past episodes of @theveganchubclub podcast, which finished it's final season in December.  Lastly, as a reminder, the podcast will be undergoing some changes in 2021! At the end of February, I'll be rolling out a new name and cover art, and the topics of conversation will be expanding beyond just health and wellness. To stay up to date, be sure you're subscribed to the show through your podcast provider of choice.

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