Food Freedom Coach

Wow this was 11 years ago. I had a vision when I decided to go back to uni (after 5 years of hard work already with a Masters in Nutrition) that I wanted to help people struggling with an eating disorder. I wasn’t exactly sure how I would get there, so it was a MASSIVE step of faith. The next two years were HARD. I was newly married, went from earning money to not, and lived with my in-laws. I never imagined it would lead me to where I am today - a business owner running my own private practice, talking to people who had never spoken about their struggles their entire lives (let alone get help for it), learning more and more about trauma and healing, and now delivering CBT for insomnia. My professional journey hasn’t been easy - I constantly feel stretched, challenged and sometimes doubt my abilities. But to do nothing would be worse. To live for only my comfort would be a very empty and unfulfilling life. On the hard days, I remind myself of the stories I have heard, the tears I have shared with my clients - and I tell myself it is all worth it. So I keep on battling until I can battle no more, one foot in front of the other each day.

I am excited to announce that I am a 𝗖𝗕𝗧-𝗶 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 (𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗻𝗶𝗮)!

I saw time and time again, how disrupted sleep was affecting my work with clients. Disrupted sleep doesn't just affect your energy levels the next day. It affects mood regulation, impulse control, cravings and urges, decision making, focus and concentration and insulin sensitivity. When you are sleep deprived, you are much more likely to seek comfort from energy-dense food and your capacity to use skills decreases. That is why I decided to upskill in CBT-i and I am excited to offer this as part of my Eating Disorder service.

Check out my newest blog to learn more -

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Upskilling on Schema Therapy for Eating Disorders. This is blowing my mind. Already, I have started to implement a Schema Approach in my sessions and people really resonate with it.

Schema Therapy is an evidence-based treatment for clients who do not respond to first line treatment and/or those with higher complexity and co-morbidities.

Clients have said things like, "That's exactly it, but I've never been able to put words to it", "That explains it up perfectly", and "Wow, I've never heard it put that way but yes, that is how it is [for me]".

I am super excited to learn more about Schema Therapy for Eating Disorder and use it more and more in my practice.

Back at school today!! It’s been 8 weeks of holidays and although it’s been filled with laughter, relaxation, connection and new adventures, we are ready for some routine and using our brains in a different way! Year 6 and Year 3, here we come 🥰🥹🙌👊

A a new year begins, you might be reflecting on how things can be different this year.

Unless something changes, we often stay caught in the same cycle. A new diet won’t fix a long-standing issue. Diets aren’t sustainable.

Sustainable change comes from learning the truth about food and the body, building skills to cope with stress, clarifying your values, and living them out day by day.

This client’s journey is a reminder that change doesn’t require perfection or willpower - just the right support, at the right time.

If you’re entering this year wanting more peace with food, this might resonate with you.

💛Food Freedom Coach
💛Freedom from Binge Eating and Bulimia: Expert help, lived experience and online coaching.
💛Auckland, New Zealand

Merry Christmas everyone 🎄

𝗔𝘀 𝗜 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, one word that sums it up well is 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗧𝗛 💪 ↗ 📈.

When I started Food Freedom Coach in January 2024, I had no idea what the next two years would hold. What began as a small, hopeful vision has now grown almost 7.5 times in just 24 months 📈 ✅.

I still have moments where I sit back and think, “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲?” 😲

This year alone, I’ve seen seven clients find complete food freedom from the traps of an eating disorder 💖💗🥰💞.

I’ve supported an average of 30 clients at any given time, and completed 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 🥳. Each one filled with courage, vulnerability, breakthroughs, and hope.

BUT if I’m being honest… 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 🥺.

There have been frustrations, doubts, fears, and moments of feeling 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 😯.

Diving deeper into Schema Therapy has brought up my own past hurts too. Growth comes with pain. With blessings, there is always more responsibility too. But with growth and a willingness to keep learning comes greater freedom and a deeper ability to support others too.

As I head into a new year, I’m determined to keep fighting the fight I’ve been called to do. But I also want to do it smarter, not just harder. To find ways to support more people in a way that stays aligned with my values, my wellbeing, and the long-term sustainability of this mission.

To everyone who has been part of this journey - clients, colleagues, supporters, friends - 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 💛🫶🏼 ❤️.

Wishing everyone a wonderful and safe ℂ𝕙𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕤 ˗ˏˋ ✞ ˎˊ˗ 🥂✝️🎄ᥫ᭡.

Appreciation post 🥰. This lady is an absolute gem 💎. She is our sewing teacher and also Madelyn’s math tutor and now friend . She encourages us, motivates Madelyn to do her best and loves her unconditionally. Grateful to have her in our life. Who are you grateful for and how can you show them today? 🙌🩷

This is what recovery can look like - even after years of struggle.
It’s never too late to choose freedom. 💜

DM me or reach out via [link] if you’re ready to step out of the cycle too.

💛Food Freedom Coach
💛Freedom from Binge Eating and Bulimia: Expert help, lived experience and online coaching.
💛Auckland, New Zealand