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I believe there is healing power in our stories. In my counseling sessions, I help people reclaim their food and body stories from the untrue, and at times harmful narratives that they have internalized from the oppressive systems that we live in. Messages like, “You have to eat less/lose weight in order to be healthy,” “If it tastes good, it can’t be good for you,” and “Everyone should strive to be healthy.” I support people in reconnecting with and learning to trust their inner wisdom so that they can redefine health, wellbeing, and nourishment on their own terms. I have had the honour of holding space for the food and body stories of individuals from all walks of life. Many of my clients have shared with me that our sessions are the only space where they are able to talk about food, eating, nutrition, and body, and in some cases, the first time they have shared these parts of their story with another individual. By speaking our stories, it allows us to make visible the parts of our history and the oppressive systems that we live in that have severed the trust that we might have had in food, in our bodies, and in ourselves, while giving us clues as to where and how we can start rebuilding that relationship. As you are the main character and the expert of your story, I see myself simply in a supporting role, providing gentle guidance as needed as we uncover parts of your past to help navigate the path forward.