WhatsApp Coaching Testimonial:

“I always admired you from your Instagram content and free “closet coaching” sessions and weekly emails but once I invested in coaching I was really blown away. I can’t even identify one thing I liked best. Words can’t do it justice but I’ll always be praising you for the combination of your empathetic, rational, knowledgable, research-based and effective approach. And it made it even better than you have been where I was an am and are open to share it as well as insights re the challenges of so many other people you have helped. I didn’t expect this program would make an indelible effect on my life, but honestly it might be the best investment I have ever made.” -Claire, graduated client

The Body Image Workshop Testimonial:

“@iamstefaniemichele’s Body Image course was so helpful to me, and I have one example in particular that really shows it … I had a first-time experience at the pool today. During all the summers I was actively dieting/restricting, I felt hyper-aware of how my body looked in a bathing suit. Recovering from 20+ years of dieting and disordered eating and a changing body, I went from hyper-aware to hyper-critical of myself. I wished I could hide while at the pool or the beach. And then today, after the work I’ve done, I had a brand new experience. I recently bought a new one-piece bathing suit because I wanted something I wouldn’t constantly be pulling at and adjusting like my usual tankinis. Today, my daughter wanted me to play with her in the pool, so I took off my cover up, walked over to the water with her, and I felt … NOTHING. Literally never happened before. Then I jumped in the pool and, for little stretches of the time, it was almost like I forgot about my body. Truly - there were no thoughts happening about what I looked like in my bathing suit. It certainly wasn’t the entire time, but it happened often enough, in little spurts, that I reconnected with what’s going on outside of me, and not how this body part looked or that body part looked in swimwear. I played with my kid. I swam. And it was pure freedom.” -R.D., Body Image Workshop client

1:1 Client Testimonial:

“What I value most about you as a coach is your honesty, sincerity, empathy and compassion. I never feel dismissed or judged. I also respect and value that you've been in my shoes before. That means a lot to me, and made me see that it's possible to heal. You are down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and good listener. Also, you have an ability to listen to things that have happened and draw connections or understand what that truly may be about.” -Lauren K., 1:1 client

1:1 Client Testimonial:

“Stefanie, what can I say! The magic you worked on me is still showing up even after our sessions ended. It scares me thinking that I wasn’t going to sign up and where I might be. You are a gem and unique in this space. Best decision ever.” -Laura P., 1:1 client

1:1 Client Testimonial:

I feel more neutral and accepting of my body, even celebrating it by tucking clothes in (this still feels so momentous). I feel less of a pull towards food to satisfy emotional needs; when I do eat for reasons other than hunger, I am more accepting of it as well. I'm more aware of my reasons to eat when not hungry - out of frustration at looking after kids at home for so long - which allows more compassion to come in. My brain is starting to be directed towards other things, now that some space is freed up. I am finding additional methods to soothe my sensory needs. I feel like I have the power to direct my brain towards different, more positive thoughts if it is heading towards criticism (of my body, of my actions).

I no longer believe that my body needs be changed. I no longer believe that the world will fall apart if I am a bigger size or if I gain weight. I no longer believe that I can't control myself around food. I no longer believe that there is something wrong with me for not being thin or have a perfectly functioning body.

I now believe that I deserve (and want) to take up space. I now believe that I can be myself without apologising or shrinking.

I feel like I have more options available to me in any moment - how to feel about myself, my body and the world. There is so much more permission, for everything I do and think. I feel like I can stand back and observe myself and situations much more easily, understanding where my reactions come from. I worry so much less about what and when I eat, and I feel freer to wear the clothes I want as an expression of who I am. I am able to live in my body rather than observe it.

I will take all of this experience with me! The availability of different ways of thinking about everything, not just food and body. Seeing how my life circumstances can shape how much I rely on food to soothe. The real feelings of care and permission that you gave to me. That I can start to relax into being myself with so much less fear. That inspiration and new direction will happen organically now that I no longer obsess over food and my body.” - Sharla