Conjuring Up Courage

For the final episode of Pridepalooza, say hello to the long-awaited second annual Pride Panel episode! I both moderate and participate in this magical panel discussion alongside past guests Ilya Parker, Melody Li, and James Rose. After a rousing lightning round of questions just for fun, the four of us spill the tea on queer signaling, the role of labels, mental health in the queer community, and much more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/104.

Continuing right along with the Pridepalooza series, this episode features queer sexuality educator and sex science communicator Eva Bloom. Eva and I chatted about how to move beyond sexual scripts that come from cisheteropatriarchy, sexual compatibility considerations, sexting privacy, navigating dating apps, and communication as an integral part of casual sex. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/103. 

The Girl Gang is back again for some Pridepalooza shenanigans! In preparation for this episode, I gave listeners the opportunity to submit questions for me, Ally, and Tiffany to answer for this very special queer edition Q&A, and y'all did not disappoint. We gave advice on several topics, including how to decide whether or not to come out, different ways to engage with your queerness, and strategies for making more queer friends. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/102.

Astrology is basically queer canon, so I thought Pridepalooza was the perfect time to invite an astrologer on the podcast to help us all learn about what happens when Mercury is in lemonade (did I do that right?). Bear Ryver is a full-time, professional astrologer practicing through an intersectional, post-colonial lens. We chatted about what astrology is and where it comes from, why queers flock to astrology, how to understand your sun, moon, and rising signs, and a whole lot more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/101.

Happy 100th episode and Happy Pride, y'all! In the first of five queer-focused episodes for Pridepalooza, I'm telling the deeply personal story of my queer journey up to this point, including the story of my recent divorce. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/100.

CW: Discussion of queer pain, homophobia, grief, and divorce

Therapeutic sex & relationship coach Dawn Serra has been such an inspiration to my own thinking on pleasure, and it was a joy to be in conversation with her in this episode. Dawn and I chatted about reconnecting with pleasure, the importance of supporting the people you love in what feels good for them, the both/and nature of what our bodies are capable of experiencing, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/99.

If you don't think of yourself as a very creative person or if you want to make more time for creative pursuits, then my interview with Creativity Facilitator & Coach, Krista Kankula, is for you. Krista and I talked about barriers to creating, how to prioritize creative practices and get inspired, and the potential of individual creativity to make the world a better place. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/98. 

This episode features disability rights and inclusion activist Imani Barbarin (also known as Crutches and Spice). Imani and I spoke about the role humor plays in her life, disability in the context of the pandemic, why marginalized groups need to elevate collaboration over competition, as well as desirability and dating in the disability community. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/97.

When I first discovered Chaya Milchtein's Mechanic Shop Femme platform, I was enamored. Here was a queer, plus-size woman who dressed however she pleased and provided automotive education to hundreds of thousands of people online. So obviously I had to have her on the show. Chaya and I chatted about how she shows up authentically in her work, myths about car ownership and maintenance, items you should keep in your car, her viral virtual wedding, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/96.

If changing your relationship with food and your body is a priority for you, reading Alissa Rumsey's new book, Unapologetic Eating, might be a great place for you to start. In this episode, Alissa and I chatted about her decision to hire equity readers for the book, the role that shame plays in how we relate to ourselves, and the importance of fostering curiosity in place of trying to fix ourselves. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/95.