Shohreh Davoodi
TW: Some discussion of Jamie’s eating disorder Let’s face it – sex education in America mostly sucks and is very shame-based, leaving this country’s citizens uneducated about a very important topic. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a sex educator at your fingertips to answer all your burning and potentially embarrassing questions about sex read more
Mainstream fitness culture can be a tough pill to swallow, especially this time of year when diet culture is rearing its ugly head more than usual. Thankfully, non-diet, Health At Every Size-aligned personal trainers like myself and Karen Preene exist. It was so great to have Karen on the podcast to talk about her exercise read more
TW: Discussion of interpersonal violence, sexual assault, rape culture, etc. We live in a society that both normalizes and trivializes sexual assault and abuse. The system is designed to make it harrowing for victims to come forward, frequently blaming individuals for the attacks on them and refusing to punish perpetrators. Sharon Hoefer works with college read more
Every year, millions of people eagerly set New Year’s resolutions only to abandon them shortly thereafter. Their intentions are good, but their resolutions and goals are doomed from the start because they don’t think them through. In this episode, I attempt to help you avoid that fate by explaining how to set more effective goals read more
If you think that meditation and mindfulness are trendy wellness fads not worth pursuing, psychotherapist Neathery Thurmond might just change your mind. And don’t worry – I also questioned the usefulness of these tools before we recorded this episode! Neathery and I talked about the effects of stress and trauma in the body, how meditation read more
‘Tis the season for heated political conversations around the holiday dinner table. Thankfully, trauma therapist Ani Mirasol came on the podcast to give us some tools to get through it. We had the chance to talk about strategies for having fruitful discussions, the political nature of being a marginalized person, how to avoid activist burnout, read more
Horror stories abound from clients, friends, and people on the internet about their negative experiences with medical professionals while living in larger bodies. Unfortunately, medical weight stigma is alive and well around the globe, and it’s harming a significant portion of the population. Even though they can be difficult to find, medical professionals who practice read more
Think sugar causes diabetes? Think again. Diabetes is such a misunderstood disease that I knew it deserved its own episode on the podcast. Even though people seem wholly confused about how Health At Every Size and intuitive eating can apply to those diagnosed with diabetes, the truth is, they’re completely compatible. Thankfully, my friend, Lauren read more
When I first reached out to Alejandra Spector to be a guest on the podcast, I envisioned her talking more broadly about mental health in Latinx communities (the subject of the podcast she co-hosts). But through talking with Alejandra, I came to realize that her own experiences as a Latina woman with a disability would read more
After following Ayana Habtemariam for a little while on Instagram, I knew I had to invite her onto the podcast to be interviewed. I love how she’s paving her way as a black provider in an overwhelmingly white field, and the perspective of her posts has made me a better intuitive eating counselor. I enjoyed read more
I am far from an “influencer” so I don’t work with a lot of brands to begin with, but Superfit Hero is one brand that has impressed me from the start. Under the leadership of Micki Krimmel, this size-inclusive activewear company is leading the way in body positivity, both talking the talk and walking the walk. read more
Money is one of those topics people are used to either avoiding altogether or speaking about in hushed tones with only a select few. Many of us were taught by our parents that it’s rude to discuss money at all, which has contributed to how we feel about and interact with money as adults. Luckily, read more
As someone on the cusp of turning thirty, menopause still feels pretty far off to me. But I’m so glad I had this conversation with coach Michelle Viña-Baltsas to learn more about what to expect when the time comes. Even if menopause isn’t on the horizon for you (now or ever), Michelle gave great read more
I talk about diet culture a lot, and for good reason. Every single one of us is swimming in a sea of diet culture. It influences everything from how we speak and exercise to what we eat and wear. Diet culture is a system of beliefs and values that prioritizes body weight, shape, and size read more
It is so hard to be a parent in today’s world of information (and misinformation) overload. This is especially true when it comes to raising kids to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Luckily, Gina Mateer, a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian Supervisor and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, spoke with me about read more
Cora Mylene has been tattooing me for the last several years (as of this writing, she has done 7 of my tattoos). During that time period we have built a friendship that extends beyond the tattoo shop and her beautiful artwork. I invited her on the show to talk about her experiences as a tattooer read more
Weight stigma is pervasive in all parts of society, and it especially rears its ugly head when it comes to pregnancy and mothering. Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach who supports people in larger bodies during their pregnancy journeys, joined me all the way from London to discuss the unique barriers her clients face when read more
I met my personal Girl Gang through my aerial studio. Ally does silks, Tiffany does lyra, and I do trapeze. We were drawn together through the spark of shared interests, and we’ve stuck together because of a sisterhood that burns bright. And, it just so happens that all three of us identify as bisexual and read more
Pretty much anyone who participates in aerials or burlesque in Austin knows Ginger Snaps for her many contributions to performance spaces around town. Her gravity-defying spins and fun characters are a delight to watch on stage. Yet, as a plus-size performer, it hasn’t always been easy for her. Not all members of the burlesque and read more
When I first started out in the fitness and wellness industry, I coached intentional weight loss because I knew it was expected of me. I preferred to help people get strong, build muscle, and feel more empowered, but I believed that weight loss and fat loss for clients who wanted it was just part of read more
