Conjuring Up Courage

Meet Sabia C. Wade: CEO, revolutionary doula, educator, reproductive justice advocate, and financial activist. In this episode, Sabia and I discussed some of the inequities in reproductive healthcare, helpful info for pregnant people to have, the importance of using gender-affirming language, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/114.

Contrary to popular belief, thoughtfulness is not a trait you either have or you don't; it's a skill you can improve on with practice. As the self-proclaimed queen of thoughtfulness, I thought I would use this solo episode as an opportunity to share some of my best-kept secrets for how to be more thoughtful. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/113. The show notes also include a free, downloadable list of 50 ways to be more thoughtful.

This episode features visibility coach and brand photographer Danielle Cohen who knows that being seen can be scary in a world where only some are celebrated. Danielle and I discussed the risks and power of visibility, the deeper worries that may be fueling a fear of being seen, the importance of sitting with and growing from our mistakes, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/112.

Fellow professional unicorn Ty Deran is on the show today! Ty is a nonbinary actor, singer, and content creator committed to creating entertaining, educational, and queer-affirming content. We discussed the power of confidence, Ty's journey on social media, the freedom that comes from staying true to yourself, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/111.

I had a fantastic time chatting with embodiment coach Jamie Lee Finch about our innate bodily wisdom in this episode. Jamie explained why she thinks you should view your body as a person, and we talked about transitioning from our upbringings in high-touch religions to now having much more connected relationships with our bodies. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/110.

This week I'm celebrating the two-year anniversary of the podcast! To commemorate that milestone, I'm sharing five of my biggest takeaways from hosting and producing the show. This episode also includes an announcement about the future of Conjuring Up Courage. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/109.

The Girl Gang is back, and we're sharing our best "life hacks" with you in this episode—i.e., tips and advice we've found helpful in our own lives that we think others might benefit from too. From makeup to cooking to organization and more, our recommendations are all over the board and delivered in their usual entertaining fashion. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/108. 

Through working with clients over the years, I've noticed that people tend to focus so intently on reaching destinations that they often miss what's right in front of them. In this solo episode, I talk about why applying the "extreme makeover" narrative to your life can be a recipe for disappointment and frustration. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/107.

In my work and life, I regularly talk about the importance of curiosity, and I thought it was time to expand on why that is. In this solo episode, I discuss the benefits of staying curious and share tips for how you can cultivate more curiosity. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/106. The show notes also include a free, downloadable worksheet with a summary of the six strategies I talk about in this episode plus three bonus practices to help you nurture your sense of curiosity.

I am an absolute organizational nerd, so I had a blast chatting with Ashley Brown, the founder and owner of Routine and Things, about how to start arranging your life in ways that work best for you. Ashley and I discussed why a lot of people are resistant to the idea of routines, what steps to take for consistency and lasting change, and how to make routines more joyful (or alternatively, how to make them less annoying). You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/105.