"Your path to anorexia recovery, orthorexia recovery, restrictive eating disorder recovery and freedom from exercise addiction"

My eating disorder thrived off of and fed into my perfectionist personality tendencies of always looking like I had my shit together and being the strongest person in any room. Being formerly overweight and carrying the fears of relapsing with me into the ED was how I became fully convinced that smaller was always better, no matter the repercussions. For years I started to isolate myself, hide behind the excuses the ED made up in my head and I reached a point where I didn’t recognize myself anymore. My emotions were completely gone, I put on a face for everyone and everything and lived in monotone for way too long. No period, no emotions, always cold, dizzy, anxious… Simply put, my life slowly but surely lost all meaning. I started taking steps to recover when my parents had pushed me for so long to seek help and it was just to have them leave me alone. Many half assed recovery attempts came and went, but it wasn’t until I was fully convinced within myself that something had to change that I really took the step to come out of it once and for all. Not for my loved ones or anyone who knew I was suffering, but for me and me only. It took a unique amount of self realization and strength to finally reach this point. Call it fate or just pure luck, but it was at that point exactly that I came across Julia’s podcast and decided to contact her on impulse. In the span of a day I’d decided that this was the way to go and that I was ready to do whatever it takes. This was the most transformative and scary experience of my life, and I say this with no doubt in my head that coming out of this gave me the mental and physical resilience to overcome anything and everything life throws at me. Sitting here typing this up, with a recovered period, having just come back from a spontaneous dessert date, looking and feeling more alive than I have in years, I cannot thank you enough for guiding me through this and giving me unconditional love and support in every step. It was ugly and it was horrible, but I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Sometimes you need to fall to get back up again, and falling doesn’t mean you’re weak, it just means you’re human. Being human means it’s ok to ask for help and to lean on others when you need it, and this was my main challenge. As I learn to navigate and identify my emotions once again, I keep reminding myself that “fearing the feeling is scarier than actually feeling the feeling”, your infamous quote that will always keep me going. … I wholeheartedly recommend this experience to anyone struggling, it pulled me out of a really dark place and taught me to live again. I truly never thought I would be writing my own recovery story but Julia has been the most loving, supportive, and realistic mentor and I truly will forever be grateful for her existence in my life.

I really cannot put into words how amazing Julia has been to me. Her unwavering support and encouragement has been such a welcome gift, like a light that's been missing in my life, and she has really helped me to make progress, even in such a short time. It was the first time in all my years at trying to recover from this miserable disorder that I've felt truly seen and heard and understood. Julia never judges you and never makes you feel unworthy or like you've done something wrong. Her daily check ins and messages make you realise you are not alone and that you are capable of recovery however hard. Julia is a rare and beautiful human being who I am forever grateful to have found.

“Omg, where do I start? Julia has got to be one of the most generous, authentic and determined people I have ever met. She shows up to serve you 100% everyday and I have never known anybody to love me so unconditionally through this illness. She gives the tough love that an eating disorder needs, and nothing that an ED throws at her makes her sway from her course of loving you and steering you in the right direction. Julia is hands down the most amazing recovery coach anyone could ask for. She is here to change lives and her light can’t help to break through any kind of darkness. I love you Julia!”

Julia was so amazing. After five plus years of restricting, over exercising and anorexia I knew I needed help and Julia was the miracle I needed. Her history enabled her to fully understand my struggles. Julia helped me set new goals . Her coaching and guidance is just what I needed.  If you are struggling and need comfort and guidance I HIGHLY recommend this coaching opportunity!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Julia has a kind, supportive and empathetic approach to coaching that gives you motivation and encouragement to make positive changes. Her patience and understanding not only helps you with food, but she gives practical tools to help you strengthen your sense of self and build the life you want.

Julia is a wonderful coach because of her experience with the Ed. She knows the ins and outs of recovery and has been helping me every step of the way. She doesn’t take any bullshit from the Ed and reminds me to not take any either. But most importantly she helps me see how strong I am and that I am worthy of love and compassion.❤️

I was not sure what to expect or if coaching would be for me but found it really helpful. Julia was very supportive and encouraging, offering feedback on every achievement however small and encouraging me to set greater challenges for myself. It was so good to have someone who had experienced similar struggles to talk to and get support from when things got tough and I found it a really motivational experience. I wish this service was something provided through the NHS so that everyone could benefit, whatever their financial position, as I feel coaches, with lived experience, knowledge and training are in the best place possible to support those like myself with disordered eating.