I am a prime example that it is Never too late and all things are possible!
My Story
I developed an unhealthy relationship with food at a young age, but it escalated during my college years when I struggled with debilitating self-doubt and anxiety. To cope with my anxiety, I developed a binge eating disorder. This disorder consumed my life for the next 32 years and contributed to my diagnosis of Atrial fibrillation (AFIB ) at 50 and Congestive Heart Failure at 55. When I was 55, my cardiologist took me by the hands and said: Sandy, if you don’t get this weight off, you won’t make it to 60.
In that moment, I realized that if I wanted to survive, I needed to make drastic changes to my eating habits and seek help for my binge eating disorder. This marked the beginning of my journey towards physical well-being. However, as I embarked on this path, I discovered that without food as a crutch, my anxiety, fear, and persistent self-doubt intensified. It became clear that if I wanted to maintain my newfound health, I had to confront the emotional aspects of my life that had contributed to my binge eating in the first place.
As I embarked on the healing process, I had a profound realization: I had been living someone else's life, pursuing someone else's dreams. My life choices had been driven by a sense of obligation and societal expectations, which only fueled my self-doubt and chronic anxiety. It was then that I grasped the powerful connection between emotional well-being and physical health. By reconnecting with my true desires, I witnessed a remarkable shift. Prioritizing my own needs and aspirations allowed my anxiety to diminish and my self-confidence to flourish.
Although my journey has been far from perfect, the challenging times have taught me invaluable lessons about myself. During those dark days, I discovered the power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and, for the first time in my adult life, I didn’t feel broken or crazy! Through IFS, I cultivated self-compassion which has quieted the inner critics substantially. Additionally, I stumbled upon the wonders of hypnotherapy, a tool that enabled me to explore my subconscious and reframe negative, limiting beliefs into positive, affirming ones.
The combination of IFS therapy and hypnotherapy proved to be a turning point in my personal growth and transformation. Driven by this profound shift, I made the decision to become an IFS practitioner and a certified hypnotherapist so I could help others experience their own success.
Above all, I am passionate about guiding others through their own emotional transformations. There is nothing that brings me greater joy than witnessing others soar to new heights. My story serves as a testament that it is Never too late and all things are possible!
Why choose me?
First and foremost, I get you; I am you! Through the skills I have learned, I have been able to march forward toward what I want despite the fear and uncertainty! I have learned to trust myself, my intuition, which has done wonders for my self-esteem and self -confidence! I now get to live the joyful, fulfilling life I’ve always dreamed of! And I can help you do the same!
Through one-on-one coaching, I work with people who have lost sight of the life they had imagined they would live. Who struggle to achieve their goals and dreams because they are held back by their limiting beliefs, fears, self-doubt, and self-sabotage.
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Professional Training
Internal Family System (IFS) Level 1 Practitioner via the IFS Institute.
Hypnotherapist via the Horizon Centre School of Hypnotherapy
Certification obtained by the International Hypnosis Association
Life coach via the Courageous Living Coach Certification Program
Certification (ACC) obtained by the International Coach Federation
Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist via the Grief Recovery Institute
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