SonderSelf Reviews
lived experience: Eating Disorder Recovery Coach Testimonials from our clients
From Frantic to Peaceful: How Genuine Support Transforms Recovery
"For the first time possibly ever, I'm no longer frantic. She's helped me find peace, and be able to admire the small beautiful things in life."
What I witnessed:
E came to me overwhelmed and disconnected from her own worth. Over our sessions, I watched her soften — moving from panic to presence.
"My sessions with Emma have not only helped the way I see myself but have also fed my soul. She has transformed into an older sister who I admire and love."
Why this shift happened: E needed someone to meet her where she was — not just with clinical tools, but with genuine care and creative practices that fed her soul. When clients feel truly seen and supported (not just coached), that's when real transformation happens.
From Food Fear to Complete Freedom — I Got My Life Back
“I think it was truly different this time, is the level of accountability in this program. I’ve done so much work for years, & this has been the most transformative work I’ve done. It’s worth every penny and more. I GOT MY LIFE BACK. I couldn’t eat green, dairy, wheat, & I HAVE ZERO FOOD INTOLERANCES NOW.”
What I witnessed:
J came to me after years of trying everything — therapy, dietitians, doctors — but nothing touched what was really happening. Her food restrictions weren't just medical; they were rooted in fear and trauma.
Why this shift happened: What I witnessed was her willingness to go deeper — to question the story she'd been telling herself about her body. Through our work with journal prompts, creative exploration, and real accountability (the kind that only happens in coaching, not therapy), she began to see that her restrictions were also a symptom, not just the problem itself.
Safety Broke Down My Shame & Unlocked New Recovery Steps
“I took some steps in my recovery that I've never been able to take before thanks to the support, inspiration, and encouragement that Emma offers."
What I witnessed:
L came to me carrying the weight of deep shame — the kind that keeps people silent and stuck in eating disorder cycles. What I witnessed was her gradual willingness to speak the unspeakable, to share things she'd never told anyone before.
"It is this unique energy that makes Emma such a strong coach. Because guilt, shame, and silence are what an eating disorder thrives off. Having these barriers broken down was really instrumental in the changes I was able to make with her.
Why this shift happened:
Safety was the foundation. When someone feels truly seen and held without judgment, the barriers of guilt and silence begin to dissolve. And that's when real recovery becomes possible — not someday, but now.