Conjuring Up Courage

Everyone has a pelvic floor, but it's safe to say that not everyone knows what their pelvic floor does. In this episode, pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Krystyna Holland fills us in. As a pelvic health expert, she helps people with leaking, painful sex, postpartum bodily changes, and more. Been wondering about kegels and Yoni eggs? We cover that too. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/34.

As much as I'm a proponent of finding and doing exercise you love, I know that some people absolutely despise it. In this episode, I explore several reasons why a person might hate exercise and what they can potentially do about it. I also give some of my favorite tips for making exercise suck less for those who may never truly enjoy it but still want to reap the benefits. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/33.

Gut health solutions are all the rage right now, but can they actually improve your gut issues? Beth Rosen, a non-diet dietitian and digestive disorders expert, joins the podcast to fight back against fads and tell us what we really need to know about having a healthy gut. We talked about probiotics, how to eat intuitively with gastric issues, the low-FODMAP diet, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/32.

Whether you personally struggle with perfectionism or have people in your life who do, it can be helpful to understand more about the motivations behind perfectionist tendencies. In this episode, I share details of my own history with perfectionism and five specific ways perfectionism makes life harder. I also give ideas for how to take your joy back by learning to lean into the imperfect nature of being human. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/31.

The Girl Gang is back and more ridiculous than ever. In this episode, we tackle tons of topics that "ladies" are not supposed to speak openly and honestly about, from periods to farts to orgasms. Societal conditioning has taught us that it's inappropriate to talk about our own weird and wild bodies, so this episode is our way of calling b******t on that and extinguishing some of the shame we learned growing up. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/30.

There’s a good chance today’s episode with sex educator Jamie J. LeClaire will answer at least one question you’ve always wanted to ask about sex but have been too embarrassed to. We chatted about pleasure, sexual boundaries, masturbation, sex toys, ethical porn, and even butt stuff (yep, we went there). You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/29.

TW: Some discussion of Jamie's eating disorder

Mainstream fitness culture got you down? Thank goodness non-diet, Health At Every Size-aligned personal trainers like Karen Preene exist. Karen and I talked about the value of taking intentional breaks, what joyful movement actually is, and how to have a healthier relationship with exercise. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/28.

Sharon Hoefer works with college students to create campus communities that value consent and healthy relationships. In this episode, she and I discussed ways to build a culture of care to combat the rape culture we’re currently living in, the importance of learning to both deal with and dole out rejection, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/27.

TW: Discussion of interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and rape culture

Every year, millions of people eagerly set New Year's resolutions only to abandon them shortly thereafter. In this episode, I attempt to help you avoid that fate by explaining how to set more effective goals for yourself. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://www.shohrehdavoodi.com/26.

If you think that meditation and mindfulness are trendy wellness fads not worth pursuing, psychotherapist Neathery Falchuk might just change your mind.  We talked about the effects of stress and trauma in the body, how meditation helps us integrate our brains, and the many different forms mindfulness can take in our lives. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/25.