Best Shohreh Davoodi Podcasts (2024)

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The Intersectionality of Cowboy Carter with Ashantis Jones (Bonus Episode! Part 1) 1:18:06

3d ago1:18:06

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This week we are BACK with a bonus episode with Ashantis Jones and we are talking all about Cowboy Carter--the new Beyonce´ album.Season 3 of the podcast will be back in a few weeks, but we couldn't wait to nerd out over this album. We took a deep dive into the intersectionality of Cowboy Carter, what we think Beyonce´ meant by certain lyrics, the …

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Body Image Beyond the Basics with Summer Innanen (Best of Season 2 Replay) 49:12

17d ago49:12

49:12

I'm so excited for today's podcast guest, Summer Innanen! Her work was absolutely instrumental to my own journey in letting go of diet culture. Without her help in dealing with my own body image shit and her encouragement to start doing my own thing online, I would probably still be trying to make nacho cheese out of sweet potatoes and sending Jill…

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When Your Family Ditches Diet Culture With You: A Candid & Delightful Convo With My Sister Kristi (Best of Season 2 Replay) 54:55

1M ago54:55

54:55

This week we have a VERY special guest. My ever so delightful little sister Kristi! I'm really lucky to have her in my life and talking to us this week, because I am one of the few people who is able to share similar views about diet culture with a family member. And we commiserate and banter OFTEN. So often that I decided that one of our text conv…

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No, The LGBTQIA+ Community Isn’t Going to Burn in Hell For Eternity (or at all, for that matter)(with Susan Cottrell) 34:07

1M ago34:07

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💡 Speaker bios Susan Cottrell and her husband were deeply involved in the evangelical church for 20 years, finding a sense of community and family within it. However, their perspective changed when two of their five children came out as queer. This prompted a re-examination of their beliefs, as one of their children expressed that they had tried to…

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Can We Stop Saying "Tone" "Sculpt" "Shape" & "Lift"? Busting Through Barre BS with Maya Bryant (Best of Season 2 Replay) 42:28

2M ago42:28

42:28

Today I'm so excited to be talking with Maya Bryant! I originally connected with her on Instagram because as a fellow dancer, I LOVED the way she called out the bullshit in the barre industry. One of my biggest pet peeves as a personal trainer with a dance background is seeing barre instructors online selling lies in the form of "the 4 best exercis…

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Your Science Means Nothing Without Empathy (An Open Letter To the Instagram Gym Bros) (Best of Season 2 Replay) 25:22

2M ago25:22

25:22

I get so tired of reading posts from Instagram gym bros who can tell you all about what the science says but have no concept of how that applies to the actual human beings they work with. Especially women. I've wanted to comment on their posts so many times, but I know they don't give AF. So I decided to record a podcast episode about it. On this e…

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Combating Misinformation and Anti-LGBTQIA Fear in Religious Communities (with Rev. Brandan Robertson) 46:13

2M ago46:13

46:13

💡 Guest bio Rev. Brandan Robertson's journey to becoming a pastor began at the age of 12, when he had a conversion experience at a Baptist church in Maryland. Despite growing up in a non-religious household, he felt a distinct calling to pursue a career in the ministry. Now, at the age of 32, he has dedicated himself to fulfilling that calling and …

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Maybe Cardio Isn't So Bad After All. . .Running Without Running Yourself Into the Ground with Liz Brinkmoeller (Best of Season 2 Replay) 52:08

2M ago52:08

52:08

This week's episode is inspired by MANY conversations I've been having with clients lately. It seems that improving cardiovascular endurance is a common goal for a lot of us. And there are so many questions surrounding how to do that. Especially if you've previously had a complicated relationship with cardio. My friend Liz Brinkmoeller seemed like …

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You're NOT Going Insane. Regulating Your Nervous System & Perimenopause with Diana May (Best of Season 2 Replay) 54:52

2M ago54:52

54:52

This conversation with Diana May left me feeling seen and understood in ways I didn't even realize I needed. I recently re-connected with Diana on Instagram as a result of my quest to clear out a lot of the noise on my feed. I unfollowed a LOT of big accounts and the result was me getting to see content from people in my real life who I had lost to…

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Self-Trust, Joy, Ease, and Unapologetic Queer Shit with Shohreh Davoodi (Best of Season 2 Replay) 1:07:01

3M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Today's episode is such a fun and mind blowing conversation with my friend Shohreh Davoodi. Seriously. The original plan was to talk about self-trust in fitness but we went in so many interesting directions (as two people with ADHD would). I had so many lightbulb moments when talking to her. Shohreh and I originally connected several years ago as t…

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The Conversation You Didn't Know You Needed To Hear--Navigating Tough Transitions and Making a Comeback with Laura Jawad (Best of Season 2 Replay) 56:48

3M ago56:48

56:48

Today's podcast episode is the conversation you didn't realize you needed to hear. It was absolutely cathartic to record this, and I know so many of you are going to feel a sense of hope after listening. Especially if you're going through some shit. Today I'm talking to Laura Jawad all about what it means to make a comeback, and also navigating lif…

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Is This Actually Healthy?! Navigating Weight Gain + Intuitive Eating with Naomi Katz (Best of Season 2 Replay) 49:03

3M ago49:03

49:03

Today we're talking all about Intuitive Eating! Something that I'm a big fan of and allude to a lot, but I haven't shared an episode about it yet. Today is the day! Many of my clients and listeners are kind of on board with it (you too?) but haven't completely gone all in or mastered it yet. Or maybe you have, but you gained weight and now you're w…

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The Episode Where I Tell You How I Really Feel (Raw, Unscripted, Unfiltered, Unedited, and Unhinged) 52:46

3M ago52:46

52:46

https://www.lesbihonest.show/By Sarah

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When You're a Badass but You're Tired: The Conversation We Almost Cancelled with Holly Myers (Best of Season 2 Replay) 1:17:44

3M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

This week I'm talking Holly Myers--again! If you're on Instagram, you might know her as the barbell pistol squatting queen, and half of the strength coaching duo ⁠@liftwithhollyandarryn⁠. Our first episode together, "Balancing Strength, Softness, and Silliness" was one of my most downloaded ever, and today she's back. Over the past few years I've g…

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What Does Fitness Without Diet Culture Look Like for YOU? With Ashantis Jones (Best of Season 2 Replay) 1:09:31

4M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

This week I am thrilled to be interviewing Ashantis Jones, who is not only a kick ass HAES aligned personal trainer, but my social media assistant! This interview was inspired by an old IG post that she suggested I re-share that blew up and sparked the question "What does fitness without diet culture look like for YOU?" Ashantis Jones is a trained …

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When You're Over the "New Year New Me" BS but Staying the Same Feels Blah (Season 2 Finale!) 17:20

4M ago17:20

17:20

Welcome to the Season 2 Finale!! On this episode we talk about: My reflections on the this year on the podcast and in my life which can be summed up by this Florence + the Machine Lyric: And I am freaking out in the middle of the street With the complete conviction of someone who's Never had anything actually really bad happen to them What you can …

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The Birthday Episode with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode) 57:49

4M ago57:49

57:49

Christina and I are back talking all about our birthdays that are happening this month! This is a super fun episode where we talk about how we're celebrating our birthdays, how we view getting older, plus a whole bunch of other random stuff. Like the movie Home Alone, friendship, and more. Book a Lemonade Call Work with me!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow & tag me on I…

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Navigating Conflicting Thoughts About Working Out, Weight Loss, & Diet Culture: Internal Family Systems with My Client Steph 1:05:14

5M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Today my longtime client Steph is back with something new to share with us! She originally joined me on season 1, episode 15, and after some of the conversations we've been having in our 1:1 sessions lately, I knew I needed to invite her back to talk about Internal Family Systems. This is something that's been growing in popularity in mental health…

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Catching Up, Slowing Down, and WTF??? with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode) 57:50

5M ago57:50

57:50

Weeee'reeee baaacckkkk. After a short hiatus due to life being lifey, Christina and I finally recorded another episode together. If you missed the memo, Christina and I are each releasing these crossovers on our own podcasts on the same day and will continue to do it for as long as we feel like it and whenever we feel like it. We've got all sorts o…

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You're NOT Going Insane. Regulating Your Nervous System & Perimenopause with Diana May 54:52

5M ago54:52

54:52

This conversation with Diana May left me feeling seen and understood in ways I didn't even realize I needed. I recently re-connected with Diana on Instagram as a result of my quest to clear out a lot of the noise on my feed. I unfollowed a LOT of big accounts and the result was me getting to see content from people in my real life who I had lost to…

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Stop Looking For Motivation. Finding Momentum When the World Is a Dumpster Fire. 24:06

5M ago24:06

24:06

This week's episode is brought to you by. . .the fucking world. And also what my clients seem to need right now in terms of fitness. Here's one thing I've been telling almost everyone lately: If you don’t feel like working out because everything feels pointless right now, stop looking for motivation. You won’t find it. Instead see where you can fin…

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Why I Coach Like Weird Barbie 22:09

5M ago22:09

22:09

This episode is airing on Halloween and I decided to do something silly and fun. Because the world is a dumpster fire and while I posted something very heartfelt on Instagram, I decided to lean into something more trivial on here. On this episode we talk about Weird Barbie and all the reasons why I feel like I'm the Weird Barbie of coaches! And of …

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Surviving the “Ex-Gay” Conversion Therapy Cult (aka Reparative Therapy)(with Lacy Jones) 52:21

6M ago52:21

52:21

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to another captivating episode of Lesbi-Honest! I'm your host, Sarah St John, and today we have a very special guest joining us. Please give a warm welcome to Lacy Jones, a talented musician, former ministry leader, and an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Lacy's journey is one filled with personal struggles, navigating religious …

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Eating Disorder Recovery, Religious Trauma, and Reclaiming Your Power with Angel Casas 1:01:37

6M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Today I have my first ever male guest on the podcast! I vet my podcast guests carefully, and I know you're gonna love our conversation today. Angel and I originally connected over an Instagram post, and when I realized there was another anti-diet personal trainer in the Chicago area, we immediately decided we needed to meet up in real life. After h…

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Crying In the Bathroom 20:17

7M ago20:17

20:17

In real life, I have had at least 5 sobbing meltdowns since last Friday. And I decided to share it with you not because I want a pity party, but because I have a really hard time being inauthentic.This week I cried because: My husband criticized my parking. Then because my toddler wouldn't poop. Also because he wouldn't nap. And again because the r…

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How to Know When to Come Out, Who to Come Out to First, and How to Come Out (with Candice Czubernat) 32:23

7M ago32:23

32:23

💡 Guest bio Candice's story is one of self-discovery and resilience. Growing up in a Christian environment, she grappled with her own identity and struggled with depression and anxiety. It wasn't until she reached college that she realized she was gay, a realization that completely caught her off guard. This revelation propelled her to want to help…

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Can We Stop Saying "Tone" "Sculpt" "Shape" & "Lift"? Busting Through Barre BS with Maya Bryant 42:28

7M ago42:28

42:28

Today I'm so excited to be talking with Maya Bryant! I originally connected with her on Instagram because as a fellow dancer, I LOVED the way she called out the bullshit in the barre industry. One of my biggest pet peeves as a personal trainer with a dance background is seeing barre instructors online selling lies in the form of "the 4 best exercis…

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How Following Arbitrary Fitness Rules Is Keeping You Stuck 30:45

8M ago30:45

30:45

Last Friday I woke up SO dead tired and was trying to rally and get myself to go lift. But then I was like, why?! Knowing that the whole reason that I work out is to feel better and move about my life with more ease. Forcing myself to lift when I was every possible kind of tired would have pushed me farther away from that feeling on Friday. So I sk…

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Self-Trust, Joy, Ease, and Unapologetic Queer Shit with Shohreh Davoodi 1:07:01

8M ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Today's episode is such a fun and mind blowing conversation with my friend Shohreh Davoodi. Seriously. The original plan was to talk about self-trust in fitness but we went in so many interesting directions (as two people with ADHD would). I had so many lightbulb moments when talking to her. Shohreh and I originally connected several years ago as t…

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What it Was Like to Come Out as Lesbian in the Christian Music Industry (with Jennifer Knapp) 51:03

8M ago51:03

51:03

ℹ️ Introduction Welcome to "Lesbi-Honest," the podcast where we dive deep into the stories and experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals and explore the intersection of their identities with faith, love, and society. In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Jennifer Knapp, a talented musician who has experienced both the highs and lows of the Chri…

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11+ Reasons To Incorporate Kettlebells Into Your Workouts 26:33

8M ago26:33

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I decided to record an episode that is essentially a love letter to kettlebells. But first I wanna share a bit of my backstory around them. Kettlebells were my intro to strength training. My friend Ashleigh taught me how to use them (see Season 1 Episode 44 "Toning Is For Printers" An Unfiltered Convo With Ashleigh Brodhead (the Friend Who Taught M…

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From Initially Identifying as Bisexual to Realizing You're Actually a Lesbian (with Shohreh Davoodi) 44:40

8M ago44:40

44:40

Bio As an unapologetically queer writer and creator, Shohreh Davoodi is especially skilled at making thoughtful connections, explaining difficult concepts clearly and concisely, and handling tough topics with warmth and humor. Driven by a passion for equal rights and representation for LGBTQIA+ folks and people of color, her work supports and celeb…

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When You're a Badass but You're Tired: The Conversation We Almost Cancelled with Holly Myers 1:17:44

8M ago1:17:44

1:17:44

This week I'm talking Holly Myers--again! If you're on Instagram, you might know her as the barbell pistol squatting queen, and half of the strength coaching duo @liftwithhollyandarryn. Our first episode together, "Balancing Strength, Softness, and Silliness" was one of my most downloaded ever, and today she's back. Over the past few years I've got…

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Shiny Happy People with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode!) 49:00

9M ago49:00

49:00

This is another bonus crossover/collab episode with my friend, business mentor, and fellow likeminded coach, Christina Montalvo! If you missed the memo, Christina and I are each releasing them on our own podcasts on the same day and will continue to do it for as long as we feel like it and whenever we feel like it. We've got all sorts of things to …

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The S.T.A.R.S. Framework for Coming Out as a Later-in-Life Lesbian (with Kari DeWitt) 45:18

9M ago45:18

45:18

💡 Guest bio Kari comes from a conservative background, with her father being a Baptist preacher and a long family history of preachers. She has been married three times and has five children, constantly questioning if the problem lies within her. At the age of 39, a family tragedy shook her and made her reevaluate her life. Feeling stuck and unhapp…

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The Ted Lasso Episode with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode!) 54:31

9M ago54:31

54:31

Today we have another bonus crossover/collab epsiode with my friend, business mentor, and fellow likeminded coach, Christina Montalvo! I'm gonna keep these show notes short & sweet because we're all about making these bonus episodes easy and fun. We're each releasing them on our own podcasts on the same day and will continue to do it for as long as…

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How a Proper Exegesis of The "Clobber Passages" in Scripture Guided This Theology Student to an Affirming View of Her Sexuality and Her Work With The Reformation Project (with Katherine Johnson) 35:19

9M ago35:19

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💡 Guest bio Katherine Johnson earned her B.A. in Christian Ministries from Spring Arbor University and has over 20 years of ministry experience in a wide variety of fields, both in churches and parachurch organizations. She has also earned an M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary and a Th.M. from Columbia Theological Semina…

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Working Out While Injured: Red Flag? Or Self-Care? 27:35

9M ago27:35

27:35

Is it bad to work out when you're injured? I've been seeing this floating around as a red flag for a "bad" or "disordered" relationship with exercise and we need to talk about it. Long story short: don't think it is, depending on the context. Long story long: listen to the episode. There are ways to do it well and not so much... On this episode I t…

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The Journey of a Once Celibate Christian Lesbian (Side B) to an Affirming and Married Christian Lesbian (Side A) (with Sally Gary) 44:37

9M ago44:37

44:37

💡 Speaker bio Sally grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas, in a devout Christian family. She was raised in a Church of Christ congregation and was taught from a young age that her church community was like family to her. However, there were also difficulties in her home due to her father's past and his struggles with anger. Despite these challenges, Sall…

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Fashionably Late: Married with Kids and Coming out at 40 as a Non-Binary, Late-Life Lesbian (with Kirby from TikTok) 51:49

10M ago51:49

51:49

🌈🎙️ Today, we have an incredible guest, Kirby, who shared their journey as a non-binary, late-life lesbian. 🌟💕 🔀 Kirby's story started with their exploration of gender identity and expression as non-binary. 🌈 They built a strong community in the LGBTQ+ space on TikTok, where they discovered their true identity as a lesbian. 🌺🌈 💔 Kirby also opened u…

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Are You "Getting Old"? Or Is Diet Culture To Blame? (Part 2) Breaking Cycles & Busting Stereotypes with My Client Debi 1:01:42

10M ago1:01:42

1:01:42

A few months ago I recorded a podcast episode with one of my clients about my half baked theory that training from a diet culture mindset is making us feel "old". (That was Season 1, Episode 39) . We talked about this from the perspective of our own lived experiences as millennial and Gen X women. The idea was that of COURSE you're gonna feel like …

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Reconciling Sexual Identity and Christian Faith: A Journey from Self-Dismissal to Affirmative Acceptance (with Marisa) 54:18

10M ago54:18

54:18

ℹ️ Introduction On this episode of Lesbi-Honest, our guest Marisa shares her personal journey of grappling with her sexuality and faith. Raised in a mixed religious household, Marisa had a strong foundation in faith but began experiencing a sense of difference from an early age. She struggled with her identity and the conflict between her faith and…

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Food Is Political with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode!) 53:04

10M ago53:04

53:04

Today we have another bonus crossover/collab epsiode with my friend, business mentor, and fellow likeminded coach, Christina Montalvo! I'm gonna keep these show notes short & sweet because we're all about making these bonus episodes easy and fun. We're each releasing them on our own podcasts on the same day and will continue to do it for as long as…

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My Personal Story of Self-Discovery and Divorce at Age 40 6:47

10M ago6:47

6:47

❇️ Key topics and bullets - Opening Segment: Expressing Hope for Maintaining Friendship Despite Changing Circumstances Emphasizing the importance of friendship even after major life changes Sharing personal experiences and perspectives on maintaining connections - Seeking Solace and Support from Local LGBTQ+ Groups Exploring the importance of commu…

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Coming Out, Moving On: A Late Life Lesbian's Journey of Processing The Normal Feelings of Guilt and Grief During a Divorce (with Emily Bettdur) 43:05

10M ago43:05

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💡 Guest bio Emily Bettdur's story begins with her conservative Catholic upbringing that provided little exposure to homosexuality. Despite this, she found herself frequently commenting on attractive women while dating her ex-husband. It was her husband who eventually confronted her about her potential attraction to women, leading Emily to question …

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Pelvic Floor PT: It's Not Just For Pregnant/Postpartum People with Dr. Melissa Cioffi 50:08

10M ago50:08

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Today's episode is a guest interview with my good friend and physical therapist, Dr. Melissa Cioffi! I have mentioned this before, but people like Dr. Mel, as I call her, are half the reason I decided to start a podcast. I wanted to share the expertise of providers like her who do things that are not in my own scope of practice as a personal traine…

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Should You Take Time Off From Working Out? Thoughts From a Deload Week That Lasted Longer Than Planned. . . 32:44

11M ago32:44

32:44

I took almost 2 weeks off from lifting by choice. At least that was the plan. I was feeling better and ready to go. I was even gonna record a podcast episode about it. But then life got life-y and I was forced to take more time off. First I re-injured my shoulder/pec moving boxes. Then I got sick. And then I fell down the stairs. Then I got sick ag…

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Living With Men with Christina Montalvo (Crossover/Collab Bonus Episode!) 1:02:32

11M ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Today we have another bonus crossover/collab epsiode with my friend, business mentor, and fellow likeminded coach, Christina Montalvo! I'm gonna keep these show notes short & sweet because we're all about making these bonus episodes easy and fun. We're each releasing them on our own podcasts on the same day and will continue to do it for as long as…

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Trailer for Lesbi-Honest: Candid Convos with Later-in-Life Lesbians with Sarah St John 2:09

11M ago2:09

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Join Me for TikTok Tuesdays Here: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbihonestpod Show Notes Can Be Found Here: https://www.lesbihonest.show/ Leave a Message Here: https://podinbox.com/lesbihonestBy Sarah St John

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Is This Actually Healthy?! Navigating Weight Gain + Intuitive Eating with Naomi Katz 49:03

11M ago49:03

49:03

Today we're talking all about Intuitive Eating! Something that I'm a big fan of and allude to a lot, but I haven't shared an episode about it yet. Today is the day! Many of my clients and listeners are kind of on board with it (you too?) but haven't completely gone all in or mastered it yet. Or maybe you have, but you gained weight and now you're w…

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