최고 Shohreh Davoodi 팟캐스트 (2024)

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The Final Episode | #134 20:00

2y ago20:00

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I'm sad to say this is the final episode of Conjuring Up Courage. After three years of podcasting, I'm hanging up my headphones (at least for now). In this episode, I talk about that decision, share how my three-month hiatus went, and explain how to keep up with me and my work moving forward. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of thi…

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The Pod Is Going on Hiatus (And So Am I) | #133 35:05

2+ y ago35:05

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I've made the difficult decision to put both the podcast and my business as a whole on hiatus for at least the next three months. In this solo episode, I explain why I'm taking a break and what you can expect from me going forward. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/133. In case this ends…

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Global South Queerness and Immigration with Jad Jaber| #132 56:56

2+ y ago56:56

56:56

Jad Jaber is the founder of Marginalized Majority, a non-profit focused on Global South queerness, mental health, and community support. In this episode, Jad and I discussed their experiences as a queer Arab person forced to immigrate from their homeland, intergenerational trauma and healing, the impact of white supremacy in the queer community, an…

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Pridepalooza Q&A with Shohreh and Jessie | #131 1:34:00

2+ y ago1:34:00

1:34:00

If you've been waiting for the tea on my romantic life, I am finally serving it up piping hot. In this episode, I've joined forces with my girlfriend, Jessie, to answer listener questions about our relationship and give some advice. Tune in to learn more about our love story, how we communicate, how to know when you've found "the one," and more. Yo…

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The Girl Gang Talks Aging | #130 1:02:53

2+ y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Your friendly neighborhood Girl Gang has returned to the pod to discuss our experiences with getting older. The three of us chatted about wrinkles, gray hair, alcohol, memory loss, having less fucks to give, and more in our usual chaotic fashion. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/130.…

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Planning an Intentional and Meaningful Wedding with Reverend Maureen Cotton | #129 47:40

2+ y ago47:40

47:40

Reverend Maureen Cotton, the coach and officiant behind The Soulful Wedding, is on a mission to revive the understanding that a wedding is a powerful and transformative rite of passage. In this episode, Maureen and I discussed intention as a magic ingredient for wedding planning, how to balance the needs of the couple getting married with the needs…

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But How Did You Not Know You Were Gay? | #128 26:12

2+ y ago26:12

26:12

It turns out that when you get divorced and come out as gay in your early thirties, people tend to be pretty curious about it. So in this solo episode, I'm answering the question that's been on everyone's minds: "But how did you not know you were gay?" You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/1…

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Reframing Abolition and Finding Your Weirdos with Amanda Pouncy-Ross | #127 54:35

2+ y ago54:35

54:35

I have been internet and IRL friends with therapist and social worker Amanda Pouncy-Ross for years, and something I love about our friendship is the variety of topics we weave together in our conversations. This episode is no different as we discuss abolition on an individual and societal level, the role of creativity in collective liberation, the …

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Lessons I Learned From Getting Divorced | #126 20:11

2+ y ago20:11

20:11

After space, time, and a whole lot of healing, I’m revisiting my divorce and some of the most important lessons I learned from it in this solo episode. If I had to go through hell, y’all might as well glean some of the wisdom I gained in the experience. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/…

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Experiencing Personal Growth Through Dating with Ariella Serur | #125 44:26

2+ y ago44:26

44:26

Queer Dating Coach, Ariella Serur, is on a mission to disrupt traditional dating advice and transform the dating pool into one folks enthusiastically want to jump into. In this episode, we discussed some of the unique challenges queer people face when dating, how to shift your mindset around expectations and success while dating, what makes for a g…

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Making Badass Career Moves with Rosie McCarthy | #124 59:24

2+ y ago59:24

59:24

Whether you're job searching, trying to figure out if you want to start a side hustle, or even pretty satisfied with your career, this episode with Rosie McCarthy of Badass Careers has something for everyone. Rosie and I chatted about what signs signal that it's time to leave your job, how to determine if entrepreneurship is for you, tips for the j…

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The Girl Gang Talks Pet Peeves | #123 1:25:26

2+ y ago1:25:26

1:25:26

It's been a hot minute, but The Girl Gang is back, back, back again, y'all! In this episode, we are ranting and raving about our pet peeves and bad human behavior in general. If you want to hear about all the things that make us angry enough to want to slash someone's tires, including slow drivers in the left lane, clothing you can't wear a bra wit…

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Radical Self-Care for Helpers, Healers, and Change Makers with Nicole Steward | #122 1:01:58

2+ y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

After two decades in the social work field, Nicole Steward is convinced that radical self-care is a must for anyone who works in human services. In this episode, Nicole defines radical self-care, shares her pillars for practicing it, and explains why helpers, healers, and change makers in particular need it in order to sustain themselves. You can f…

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How To Get Motivated When You're Struggling | #121 16:35

2+ y ago16:35

16:35

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been feeling unmotivated lately. So in this solo episode, I’m talking about motivation: what it is, how it works, and strategies to help you get your groove back when motivation is lacking (some of which may surprise you). You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.co…

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Addressing Sexual Shame and Building Sexual Confidence with Dr. Uchenna "UC" Ossai | #120 43:22

3y ago43:22

43:22

Dr. Uchenna "UC" Ossai is the creator and founder of YouSeeLogic, a judgment-free online platform dedicated to adult sex education and empowerment. In this episode, UC and I discussed the many causes of sexual shame, ways to improve your sex life and increase sexual confidence, why you may not always have a "WAP" (among other sex myths), and more. …

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Navigating Chronic Illness with Nitika Chopra | #119 49:48

3y ago49:48

49:48

This episode features the founder of Chronicon and The Chronicon Community, Nitika Chopra. Nitika chatted with me about her experiences navigating chronic illness and entrepreneurship, her definition of self-love, her thoughts about how folks can support the people in their lives with chronic illness, and more. You can find the show notes and a ful…

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Queer Media I've Been Enjoying | #118 17:54

3y ago17:54

17:54

When I desperately needed to see queer representation, I looked to quality queer media to find it. In this solo episode, I talk about some of the awesome queer movies and TV shows I've been enjoying over the last year and a half or so. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/118.…

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Everything Your History Classes Left Out with Jermaine Fowler | #117 42:30

3y ago42:30

42:30

It's no secret that much of the history of marginalized groups has been obscured. That's why Jermaine Fowler, a historian and the founder of The Humanity Archive, is making an effort to tell the stories of the historically untold. In this episode, Jermaine and I discussed historical events that rarely get taught in schools, whose stories get told a…

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Getting Unstuck and Learning To Love Yourself with Lola Wright | #116 47:47

3y ago47:47

47:47

Lola Wright is a coach, an ordained minister with a gift for weaving together the mystical and material, and a speaker who has graced stages all over the world. Lola and I chatted about the path to figuring out who you are, what it really means to love yourself and others, the connection between personal transformation and collective liberation, an…

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Decolonizing Time and Liberating Flow with Ixchel Lunar | #115 41:17

3y ago41:17

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Time is something we're always talking about, trying to wrap our heads around, and proclaiming we don't have enough of, but I've never heard it spoken about in quite the way Ixchel Lunar does in this episode. Ixchel is a Decolonial Time Witch who helps people decolonize and reclaim their time so they can liberate their flow. We chatted about the di…

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Reproductive Justice and Beyond with Sabia C. Wade | #114 45:07

3y ago45:07

45:07

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 transcr…

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How To Supercharge Your Thoughtfulness | #113 19:05

3y ago19:05

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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 t…

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Risks and Rewards of Visibility with Danielle Cohen | #112 54:18

3y ago54:18

54:18

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…

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Finding Freedom By Embracing Your Truth with Ty Deran | #111 49:07

3y ago49:07

49:07

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 …

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Personifying Your Body with Jamie Lee Finch | #110 1:03:36

3y ago1:03:36

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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 s…

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What I've Learned From 2 Years Of Podcasting (+ Announcement) | #109 21:12

3y ago21:12

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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://shohrehdavoo…

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The Girl Gang Talks Life Hacks | #108 1:15:24

3y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

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 th…

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Your Life Is Not an Extreme Makeover Show | #107 15:50

3y ago15:50

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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…

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Strategies for Cultivating Curiosity | #106 22:52

3+ y ago22:52

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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…

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How To Stop Resisting Routines and Learn to Embrace Them with Ashley Brown | #105 49:37

3+ y ago49:37

49:37

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 mak…

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Here and Queer with the 2021 Pride Panel | #104 1:17:55

3+ y ago1:17:55

1:17:55

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…

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Queer Sex and Dating with Eva Bloom | #103 56:52

3+ y ago56:52

56:52

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 …

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The Girl Gang Answers Your Questions: Queer Edition | #102 1:18:54

3+ y ago1:18:54

1:18:54

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, differen…

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Using Astrology as a Tool of Understanding with Bear Ryver | #101 1:11:25

3+ y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

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 astro…

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Identity, Divorce, and Coming Out Again | #100 42:36

3+ y ago42:36

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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 p…

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Pleasure, Body Trust, and Boundaries with Dawn Serra | #99 1:02:45

3+ y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

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 ca…

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Unlocking Your Creative Potential with Krista Kankula | #98 34:48

3+ y ago34:48

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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 …

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Accessibility, Accommodations, and Intersectionality with Imani Barbarin | #97 39:52

3+ y ago39:52

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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.…

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Breaking Barriers and Busting Car Ownership Myths with Mechanic Shop Femme Chaya Milchtein | #96 49:18

3+ y ago49:18

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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…

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Unapologetic Eating and Living with Alissa Rumsey | #95 37:07

3+ y ago37:07

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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 fost…

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Breathwork, Healing From Religious Trauma, and Cultural Appreciation with Eryn Johnson | #94 52:09

3+ y ago52:09

52:09

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 transcr…

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Why You Keep Quitting and What You Can Do to Change That | #93 38:12

3+ y ago38:12

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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…

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Changing Bodies, Picky Eating, and Making Food More Neutral for Kids with Leah Hackney | #92 1:01:50

3+ y ago1:01:50

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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, st…

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The Girl Gang Talks Self-Care | #91 59:07

3+ y ago59:07

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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 abou…

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Storytelling, Breakups, and Living Beyond the Binary with James Rose | #90 1:23:10

3+ y ago1:23:10

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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 trans…

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Expressing Your Magic Through Writing with Kelly Cutchin | #89 51:51

3+ y ago51:51

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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 …

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Laziness Does Not Exist with Dr. Devon Price | #88 50:15

3+ y ago50:15

50:15

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 histori…

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Empowering Youth in Foster Care Through Food with Shaleiah Fox | #87 40:41

3+ y ago40:41

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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 …

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Introducing Conjuring Up Courage + Listener Q&A | #86 42:25

3+ y ago42:25

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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 va…

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Coping With Clothes, Culture, and Fatphobia in Eating Disorder Recovery with Shira Rosenbluth | #85 31:07

3+ y ago31:07

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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 mo…

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