Eating disorder recovery coaching for women 40+.
Because you deserve to feel at peace with food.
Once and for all.
Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed by your constant food thoughts.
Eating Disorder Recovery Coaching
You barely have enough willpower to leave Halloween candy in the pantry, let alone go to your work holiday party. You’re already anxious and overwhelmed and you haven’t even left the house.
You’re tired of telling yourself not to eat that cupcake.
You’re tired of counting calories.
And if another person says they never have to think about food or comment on what you’re eating, you might scream.
You’re an evolved woman, so why are you still struggling with what’s on your plate?
eating with ease
You know you’re tired of wasting so many hours thinking about food, but you still secretly don’t think you can stop. You’re ready to ditch the scale, calorie counting, and late night binging. But before you can feel at peace with food, you need to learn to sit in the discomfort of your deep feelings. Let’s navigate the recovery journey one emotion at a time.
16 WEEK 1:1 RECOVERY COACHING PROGRAM
I believe every woman struggling with disordered eating deserves to feel a sense of ease. So if the thought of eating off the menu without thinking twice or forgetting about the cookies in the pantry makes you want to dance around your kitchen, I’m so glad you’re here.
Because at Eating Disorder Freedom, I’m not treating this like a weekend getaway where you feel a LITTLE refreshed, I’m treating recovery like a journey toward living your most authentic life, where you no longer need to use food or behaviors to soothe.
No white knuckling it between appointments.
No guessing your way through recovery.
It’s time to feel genuinely supported and see the possibilities of a life where eating out with friends actually sounds fun, not overwhelming.
I'm here to help you heal your relationship with food.
Hi. I'm Cheryl!
Natalie C.
I never thought I’d be here, and I’m honestly shocked that I am. I was so tired of always hearing about other people getting better while I stayed the same, but now I feel like I’m on the other side. I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy and sound in my life before. I don’t think I’ve ever been this normal and okay with food before. My mood completely shifted from a state of numbness to a rainbow of feelings.
I feel excited about my future and life.
Dana j.
From my very first call, I sensed something was going to be different. She shared her energy, encouragement, compassion, insight, and humor. She was committed to helping me live my life to the fullest. When I was discouraged, she believed in me even when I wasn't so sure. I began to believe I was worthwhile and deserving of health and happiness. I started making choices from a place of optimism instead of fear. I found my voice.
Cheryl brought hope and joy back!
Sarah m.
After years of feeling like I was on a roller coaster ride, I feel like I am coming out of this. I know it in my heart. This coaching was exactly what I needed at a time when I wasn't sure if anything or anyone was going to help me. I'm so grateful to Cheryl for listening, hearing, and encouraging me.
I am finally recovering from the pain of the ED!
3. Begin Your Journey
2. Choose Your Start Date
I'll send you a link to book your call and a short questionnaire. We'll have a casual chat to discuss your coaching needs and any questions you have about the process.
1. Book a Discovery Call
HOW IT WORKS
If we seem like a perfect fit, you'll secure your spot on my calendar. I'll email you all the details, including a comprehensive questionnaire and some homework to kickstart your journey.
Our initial 75-min. call allows me to get a deeper understanding of you and your vision for recovery. Following this we'll have weekly 50 min calls, weekly tailored homework, as well as access to 24/7 text support.
FAQ'S
I specialize in supporting women struggling with eating disorders including OSFED, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia, and Orthorexia as well as various forms of disordered eating.
No, you don't need a formal diagnosis to participate in my program. It's designed to assist anyone struggling with disordered eating habits, whether or not they have received a formal diagnosis. If you find yourself dealing with issues like restricting, calorie counting, constant food thoughts, binge eating, or excessive focus on weight and body image, you're welcome here. My goal is to offer personalized support and guidance tailored to your unique needs, helping you cultivate a healthier relationship with food. If you seek compassionate assistance and a path toward feeling more comfortable with eating, you've come to the right place.
Coaching and therapy serve different purposes. Coaching is future-oriented, focusing on setting and achieving specific personal or professional goals through actionable strategies and support. It's typically shorter-term and doesn't require a licensed mental health professional. Therapy, on the other hand, is more past-oriented, addressing emotional issues and mental health conditions through exploration and healing. It often involves licensed mental health professionals and can be a longer-term process based on individual needs.
An eating disorder is a serious mental health condition characterized by unnatural or unhealthy eating habits, including restrictive eating, binge eating, purging behaviors, and an obsessive focus on body weight and shape. People with eating disorders may avoid certain foods, purposely purge after eating, misuse laxatives to prevent weight gain, exercise compulsively, or binge eat to cope with uncomfortable feelings. These disorders can severely impact a person's physical and psychological well-being, affecting their relationships, jobs, clothing choices, and social life, similar to the effects of drug or alcohol addiction. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Eating Disorder: An eating disorder is a diagnosed mental health condition with specific criteria outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). These disorders are severe, can cause significant impairment in daily functioning, and often require professional intervention.
Disordered Eating: Disordered eating refers to a range of irregular eating behaviors that may not warrant a specific eating disorder diagnosis but can still be harmful and disruptive. This can include chronic dieting, frequent weight fluctuations, frequent emotional eating, and preoccupation with food and body image. While disordered eating can lead to the development of an eating disorder, it is not the same as having a clinically diagnosed condition.
- Anorexia Nervosa: Characterized by extreme restriction of food intake, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. Individuals with anorexia often see themselves as overweight, even when they are dangerously underweight.
- Bulimia Nervosa: Involves cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, excessive exercise, or the use of laxatives to prevent weight gain. This cycle is driven by a preoccupation with body weight and shape.
- Binge Eating Disorder: Characterized by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food in a short period, often accompanied by feelings of loss of control and distress. Unlike bulimia, binge eating episodes are not followed by compensatory behaviors.
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID): Involves a persistent disturbance in eating that leads to significant weight loss, nutritional deficiency, or dependence on nutritional supplements. This is not driven by body image concerns but by a lack of interest in food or avoidance due to sensory characteristics or past negative experiences with eating.
- Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED): Includes eating disorders that do not meet the full criteria for any of the above categories but still cause significant distress and impairment. Examples include atypical anorexia, purging disorder, and night eating syndrome.
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Although not classified as an eating disorder, BDD involves an obsessive focus on perceived flaws or defects in one's physical appearance, which may lead to severe emotional distress and harmful behaviors. Individuals with BDD may engage in repetitive behaviors like mirror checking, excessive grooming, or seeking reassurance.
- Pica: Characterized by the persistent eating of non-nutritive, non-food substances such as dirt, clay, chalk, or paper. This behavior is inappropriate to the developmental level of the individual and can lead to serious medical complications. Pica is often seen in individuals with developmental disorders but can occur in anyone.
- Rumination Disorder: Involves the repeated regurgitation of food, which may be re-chewed, re-swallowed, or spit out. This behavior is not due to a medical condition and is typically seen in infants and individuals with developmental disabilities, but it can also occur in otherwise healthy individuals. It can lead to malnutrition and other health issues.
- Orthorexia: Though not formally recognized in the DSM-5 TR, is gaining awareness. Coined in 1997, it refers to an obsession with healthy eating. While being mindful of food quality isn't inherently problematic, those with orthorexia fixate so intensely on "healthy eating" that it harms their well-being, leading to issues like malnutrition and impaired social functioning.
- Genetic Factors: Family history and genetic predispositions can increase the risk of developing an eating disorder. Certain genes may influence traits such as perfectionism, impulsivity, and sensitivity to reward and punishment.
- Psychological Factors: Low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma can contribute to the onset of eating disorders. Personality traits such as perfectionism, obsessive-compulsiveness, and a need for control are also commonly associated with these conditions.
- Environmental Factors: Societal pressures to conform to specific body standards, exposure to dieting culture, and certain family dynamics can trigger or exacerbate disordered eating behaviors. Stressful life events, transitions, and relationships can also play a role.
- Cultural Influences: Media portrayals of idealized body types and the glorification of thinness can significantly impact body image and self-worth, contributing to the development of eating disorders.
- General Prevalence: According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), approximately 20 million women and 10 million men in the United States will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
- Anorexia Nervosa: Affects approximately 0.9% of American women and 0.3% of American men in their lifetime.
- Bulimia Nervosa: Affects 1.5% of American women and 0.5% of American men in their lifetime.
- Binge Eating Disorder: The most common eating disorder in the United States, affecting 3.5% of women and 2% of men.
- Age of Onset: Eating disorders often develop during adolescence and early adulthood, but they can occur at any age.
- Gender Distribution: Although eating disorders are often associated with women, they also significantly impact men, who represent about 25% of individuals with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and 40% of those with binge eating disorder.
- Global Impact: Eating disorders affect people worldwide, with varying prevalence rates depending on cultural, social, and economic factors.
Remember, recovery is possible, and with the right support, you can find peace and healing.
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"I never thought I’d be here, and I’m honestly shocked that I am. I was so tired of always hearing about other people getting better while I stayed the same, but now I feel like I’m on the other side. I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy and sound in my life before. I don’t think I’ve ever been this normal and okay with food before. My mood completely shifted from a state of numbness to a rainbow of feelings."
-Natalie C.
"From my very first call, I sensed something was going to be different. She shared her energy, encouragement, compassion, insight, and humor. When I was discouraged, she believed in me even when I wasn't so sure. I began to believe I was worthwhile and deserving of health and happiness. I started making choices from a place of optimism instead of fear. I found my voice."
-Dana J.
"After years of feeling like I was on a roller coaster ride, I feel like I am coming out of this. I know it in my heart. This coaching was exactly what I needed at a time when I wasn't sure if anything or anyone was going to help me. I'm so grateful to Cheryl for listening, hearing, and encouraging me."
-Sarah M.