Conjuring Up Courage

My friend, healing artist and writer Eryn Johnson, joined me on the podcast for a beautiful conversation that traversed pain, purpose, and presence. Eryn and I talked about breathwork, healing from religious trauma, practicing witchcraft, how Eryn embodies cultural appreciation, pole dancing, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/94. 

Do you find yourself quitting more easily than you would like? Do you struggle with discipline when things get challenging? If so, you're far from alone, and a combination of evolutionary traits and strategic stumbles may be contributing to your tendency to throw in the towel early. In this solo episode, I explain different factors that can lead to quitting and share tips to help you strengthen your perseverance muscle. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/93. In the show notes, you can also download a free worksheet with a series of questions that you can use to help make up your mind the next time you're contemplating whether or not to quit something.

For parents and caregivers, it can be tough to figure out how best to handle food and body image when it comes to kids. Luckily, Leah Hackney, a pediatric registered dietitian, has some ideas. In this episode, Leah and I talk about why you don't need to be married to growth charts, how to use more neutral language around food and bodies at home, strategies to help with picky eating, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/92.

Your favorite Girl Gang is back in action! Ally Ridnour and Tiffany Cunningham return to the podcast once again, and this time we're chatting about self-care. If you feel like the self-care conversation is overdone, I get it. But I promise that our discussion is nuanced and has far more depth than the average self-care article or post. We talk about the history of self-care, the difference between self-care, self-soothing, and community care, barriers to self-care, and a whole lot more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/91. 

James Rose is a non-binary actor and storyteller who single-handedly makes the internet a better place, and it was a delight to have them on the show. James and I discussed the lack of inclusion in acting, the infinite number of ways to be non-binary, and self-trust in the context of dating and breakups. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/90.

If you don't think of yourself as a writer, Kelly Cutchin wants to know why. Kelly is a writer, teacher, and the host of the Casual Magic writing community. In this episode, we talk about writing as a tool of self-expression, why focusing on the finished product isn't all it's cracked up to be, the dreaded grammar police, and so much more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/89.

Social psychologist Dr. Devon Price joined me in this episode to talk about their new book, Laziness Does Not Exist. The book details a belief system called the Laziness Lie, which teaches us that hard work is morally superior to relaxation, and people who aren't productive have less innate value than productive people. We chatted about the historical roots of the Laziness Lie, the importance of recognizing everyone's inherent worth, and how to fight back against internalized capitalism. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/88.

It was such a joy to have Shaleiah Fox on the show to talk about her work with Fresh Chefs Society, a nonprofit dedicated to creating positive life experiences through food for youth in foster care. We discussed some of the misconceptions about the foster care system, the importance of creating opportunities for foster care youth to exercise their agency, equity in philanthropy, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/87.

The podcast reveal is finally here, and I'm so excited to introduce you to Conjuring Up Courage (formerly Redefining Health & Wellness). I can't wait to share with you what's in store for the podcast's evolution, starting with today's solo episode. I first talk about the rebrand and what you can expect going forward, then I move into answering a variety of listener questions that y'all submitted, covering topics ranging from pet parenting to impostor syndrome to whether or not to come out. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/86.

Shira Rosenbluth, licensed clinical social worker and body-positive style blogger, joined me on the show to talk about some of the challenges of eating disorder recovery. We discussed fatphobia in eating disorder treatment (both on the clinician and patient side), how Shira's relationship with fashion has changed throughout her own recovery, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/85.

CW: Discussion of eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, and fatphobia