If you’re afraid of speaking your truth, this is for you.

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 14/04/2026

Here’s a little story of the behind-the-scenes of my life the year leading up to when I launched my coaching business in August of 2021.I got into inner work and life coaching not only from my own personal issues, but because I was also tired of...

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Breaking the Pattern of Pleasing Everyone But Yourself

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 11/07/2025

Every once in a while, a woman reaches out to work with me privately. It’s not something I promote. But when the fit is right, I say yes. Ciara Cure was one of those women. When we first started working together, she was deeply aware of her own...

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When Self-Improvement Becomes Self-Abandonment

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 26/06/2025

A couple of years ago, I got lost in the personal development world. Not because it was all bullshit… But because I gave my power away to people who sounded more sure than me. I was consuming everything like it was gospel..

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I Don’t Abandon Myself to Keep the Peace Anymore

Shawn Hesmatpour

Published on: 29/05/2025

Let’s talk about that one friend. You know the one. They get weird when you’re not available. Suddenly, you’re “acting different,” or “not showing up like you used to.” And now you’re in a silent emotional courtroom defending yourself against...

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