“Martha has influenced me to question the standards of beauty by which I judge and hold others and myself to.
Unpacking my judgements has helped me redefine beauty, health, and strength and achieve greater peace within myself.”
“It's taking work and patience to make peace with food and my body, but not spending hours every single day thinking about how I need to diet and need to be something else is a sea of change. I will be forever grateful to Martha. Unlike before, all the work I do now makes me feel better about myself and frees up brain space for the things I love to do and the work I can do in the world.”
“Food freedom is giving me my life back and teaching me about listening to what my body needs, wants and desires. Even when that means fries.
It's teaching me to love my body, as well as everyone else's- getting rid of the diet culture that has been ingrained in us all for so long.
It's teaching me to exercise because I want to and not as punishment for something I ate. Honestly? I was terrified: of gaining weight, of peoples opinions, of losing control. I'm working though my fear and trusting that my body knows what it can use. It feels like a literal rock has been lifted in my brain and in how I treat myself.”
“The group format of learning on a topic and then sharing with each other was very helpful. I felt supported by Martha and the group members by their listening and comments. I also found the presentations very effective, and had take-aways each week that helped me learn and grow.”