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Image text reads "Ditch Diet Culture Resource Guide" and above and below it are brightly colored donuts in a row with icing and sprinkles

Resources to Help You Ditch Diet Culture

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Shohreh holding up the skirt of her wedding dress to show off her sparkly flats and Jason holding up his trousers to show off his colorful socks

I Lost Weight For My Wedding (And I Regret It)

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It’s Time To Break Up With These Food Rules

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Three femme-presenting people of different sizes and skin colors pose for a selfie on the beach

Five Tools To Help You Ditch Diet Culture For Good

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A Black femme-presenting person in a white sweater sits at a table eating a slice of pizza

Intuitive Eating: Myths and Realities

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A slice of pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top sits on a plate. Next to it is the full pie, a mini pumpkin, and some cinnamon in a bowl.

Seven Things You Shouldn’t Say This Holiday Season

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A woman wearing a hijab using a chest press machine at a gym because strength is one of her body positive reasons to exercise

20 Body Positive Reasons To Exercise (That Don’t Involve Weight Loss)

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Five Fitness Myths That Won’t Die

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Why I’m A Weight-Inclusive Coach

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Shohreh holds a pose called Susan on the static trapeze, her personal favorite form of joyful movement, while wearing a maroon-colored leotard

Embracing Joyful Movement

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A size-inclusive coach and her client talking in front of equipment at the gym

How to Be a Size-Inclusive Coach (Regardless of Your Own Size)

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A green smoothie in a mason jar next to a bowl filled with green kale

Our Unhealthy Obsession With Superfoods

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10 Reasons To Stop Dieting Forever

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Partial view of a woman laying on a bed holding her stomach in pain

What You Can Learn From Eating Past Fullness

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A woman wearing athletic shorts and a sports bra flipping a very large tire

Why “No Pain, No Gain” Makes No Sense

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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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It was such a joy to connect with fellow Austinite It was such a joy to connect with fellow Austinite Shaleiah Fox (@sistahfox) to talk about the organization she co-founded, Fresh Chefs Society. @freshchefs is a local nonprofit dedicated to creating positive life experiences through food for youth in foster care.  In this episode, Shaleiah dispels misconceptions about the foster care system (something she knows a lot about having grown up in the system herself), talks about the amazing work Fresh Chefs is doing, and encourages everyone to get involved in their communities in ways that advance equity.  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/87 or click on the link in my bio for the latest podcast episodes.  To support Shaleiah's work, you can help Fresh Chefs build their virtual library of cooking videos for foster care youth. Anyone can participate in the project. Simply shoot an email to info@freshchefssociety.org to learn more about how to get involved.  **
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The original version of this post was taken down b The original version of this post was taken down by Instagram for going against community guidelines because of "violence and incitement" in the caption. Note to self: don't use rhetorical devices about dropkicking on social media lest they be (possibly willfully) misinterpreted. 🙄  There is currently no way for me to appeal that decision, either from my own account or internally through friends who work at Facebook, so it appears the original post is gone for good and I have no recourse. That’s truly devastating.  For everyone who left comments on the original, I'm so sorry I didn't get to respond to them! I was planning to go through and reply to each one this morning, but it was taken down before I had the opportunity. In case I never get the chance to tell you on the post itself, please know your words meant the world to me.  All the comments and DMs have helped me feel so much less alone in this, and I'm glad I've now reached the point in my healing where I feel comfortable speaking more freely about something that has consumed my life for the last six months. I will not forget the kindness and encouragement everyone has shown 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.]
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 When I wrote my last post about the aftermath of the winter storms in Texas, I knew that what I had to say was powerful, but I didn't expect it to resonate with people literally all over the state.  As of this writing, that post has been shared 1,400+ times (with the number climbing by the minute), and there are a lot of new people who have made it to my corner of the internet as a result. So, I thought I would reintroduce myself.  I'm Shohreh Davoodi. I'm a self-trust coach, writer, content creator, and podcast host. My work is dedicated to helping people be more of who they are and less haunted by who they think they're supposed to be. I do that by guiding people home to themselves and teaching them how to strengthen their inner compass.  I believe in and am aligned with:  🌈Radical queerness and seeing beyond the restrictive binaries of gender identity and sexual orientation.
🩺Fat liberation, equal access to healthcare, and the downfall of diet and wellness culture.
👩🏿‍🦼Disability justice and accessibility as the standard, not an afterthought.
🖤Anti-racism, Black Lives Matter, reparations, and the landback movement
🌸Intersectional feminism that is specifically inclusive of trans folks, and the destruction of the patriarchy.  If you're new here, you've arrived during a very exciting time in my business (that's coming on the heels of a very rough time in my personal life). My podcast has been undergoing a rebrand that will be revealed this week, and in another week or two, I'll be rolling out a new logo and website.  As for me? I'm queer as hell. I'm also mixed-race and neurodiverse. I love rainbows and glitter more than anyone I know. I'm an excellent gift giver. I've been doing trapeze as a hobby for almost four years. My two dogs are my children. I used to be a lawyer. And overall, I am enamored with who I am and who I'm becoming.  If it seems like all of that is your jam, I hope you’ll stay for a while.💖  And if you want to get to know me and my work better, the best ways to do so are to get on the list to receive my email newsletter The Sunday Share (link in bio) and listen to the podcast (new episodes are released every Tuesday).

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