Real Words from Real People
These are unedited responses from community members, coaching clients, and course participants. This is what it looks like when people finally understand why they eat — and start to heal.
From 1:1 Coaching Clients
M.E.
“Working 1:1 with Sonja has been transformative. Her deep understanding of how attachment styles, unconscious contracts, and trauma throughout my developmental years helped to shape who I am today. Sonja has helped me celebrate the solutions that my younger self used to navigate in an ever-shifting environment while teaching me to calm those young parts without using food. I am stronger, kinder, wiser, and more knowledgeable for having gone through the challenges of my youth. Having the right coach is a wonderful gift, and I am grateful to Sonja for her guidance.”
L.P.
“Sonja is a spirit guide. I was at a crossroads in my life. Sonja helped me learn how to listen to myself, my body, and most importantly, my heart. The deep way Sonja listens is well beyond coaching; it fosters a partnership that generated real growth.”
Rachael Pasemko, Trauma Therapist
“Sonja is a guiding light on my journey to food freedom. Her presence is the right mix of loving acceptance and warmth balanced with accountability and inquiry. She is true wisdom. I can dig into my challenges feeling safe from judgment and leave feeling empowered, capable, and supported.”
L.R.
"What I didn't expect from 1:1 work was how much it would change my
relationship with myself outside of food. The food piece moved — yes — but the
bigger gift has been the way I now talk to the parts of me that used to feel
unbearable. I'm not at war with myself anymore."
From the Magic Membership
“Because of The Magic, I can see things in a whole new way. Because of The Magic, I have a community in which I can show up authentically. Because of The Magic, I am learning to be resonant with myself and others. Because of The Magic, I need not ever feel alone again.”
- Magic Membership Member
From the ARP and Deep Dives
“I love hearing I’m not broken.”
— ARP Participant
“I actually feel hopeful, soothed, and accompanied.”
— ARP Member
“The stories I have been telling myself for years is wrong.”
—Deep Dive Participant
“No deadline on freedom is beautifully affirming!”
—ARP Member
“I found hope again, and the importance of not giving up. Also, how we can as a community gain strength and validation.”
—Deep Dive Participant
“Beauty and relief in being vulnerable and authentic with a person who understands in a safe space.”
—ARP Member
“What's coming up are tears, and I don't cry. The stories I have been telling myself for years is wrong."
—ARP Member
“I'm becoming more fully myself, understanding myself…yes."
—ARP Member
About the Book
“Your book is a revelation. It’s taking me a while to process because it’s so rich with insights. If anyone reading this is on the fence — this is a book that will change your life.”
— Christine C. Bastian
From Professional Colleagues
“I was struck by how often Sonja offered to share what she was doing with her group. She found insightful and intuitive ways to help her team interact and bond. She was skilled at developing an environment where people felt safe and were willing to take risks. One of her superpowers is the way she believes in me and helps me focus on my strengths.”
— Dr. Barbara Kramen-Kahn, Clinical Psychologist
