Before starting with you both I was lost with regards to food to be honest. It was black and white, good and bad, I was essentially consumed by it. I was at the stage in my life where I subconsciously planned my days to revolve around unhealthy disordered habits. I didn’t know any different as it had been like that for so long; it was part of my daily routine.

The biggest lessons learnt were all centred around relationships and boundaries, with myself, others and subsequently food. Being aware of these and my feelings allowed me to connect with myself and my needs, learning how to be aware of what I need in the moment and in the lead up to certain events. Leading on from events in particular. I was someone who used to despised social events and looked for excuses out of them. But through the toolbox we created I’ve learned to focus on the experience and through the past year my biggest self discovery is that I’m maybe actually quite the extrovert.

This journey has honestly turned my life around. Ros and Bekka was with me every step of the way, adding tools to the box when I needed them. Trialing new methods to help me cope and always checking in to make sure I wasn’t overwhelmed, right till the time came to say see you both later (not goodbye).

I can’t thank you both enough for helping me find me, and I’m still living by this years resolution to keep finding her. I’m my own person now and I’m not scared to be, nobody is going to fit any particular box and it’s learning to embrace that. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your combined approach to anyone! Love and thanks always, x

Lucy (name changed for privacy); post-NHS ED support

I've a long history of eating disorders and even though I've had glimmers of feeling "recovered" over the past 20 years I never fully healed my relationship with food. During my pregnancy and early motherhood I lost myself completely and fell back into restrictive ways.

When I reached out to Ros my main focus was my daughter. I was starting to see her pick up some of the habits I had which made me so motivated to make changes.

I've worked with so many different coaches over the years but working with Ros was different. There was an understanding and compassion in every message and call that made me trust in what she was saying. There were ups and downs along the way with facing a major hurdle of loosing a loved one. Ros took the time to chat to me and listened to me cry. That phone call made me not give up on myself. Something that I've always done in the past.

We worked on the basics of meals and snacks, fitting them in around my busy nursing shifts and being a Mam. I still have work to do but for the first time I've started having 3 meals a day with my daughter.

The biggest thing I've learned is how to rest and care for myself. I work hard now to not always be in a rush and be doing things. Sometimes it's OK to cuddle on the couch with my daughter and be still.

We had a family holiday which was my first goal to feel more comfortable with food. Buffets have always been a challenge but for once I listened to my body and what it needed and I wanted. For the first holiday in a long time I wasn't preoccupied with when the next meal/snack was. I was fully present.

Ros brings such care and thought into every check in. No matter what crazy thoughts or feelings are going on in your head she listens and challenges them in just the right way. Im proud of myself for starting to like me as I am. Not chasing a number or a size. Working with Ros was one of the best decisions I've made.

When I began working with Anna, I addressed accountability, a struggle I faced with past health professionals due to shame about discussing my eating habits and emotional influences. Anna's calming presence, evident through social media and the ETPHD method podcast, attracted me. Working with her, I found comfort to open up without feeling pushed or misunderstood. Anna remained patient, compassionate, and curious during our interactions.

She didn't overly protect me but prompted reflection on my behavior and underlying beliefs. Surprisingly, she stated that strict accountability wasn't the primary goal. This challenged my assumption that I needed constant check-ins to succeed. Gradually, I internalized healthy behaviors motivated by personal alignment, values, and self-care, rather than external pressure.

Anna helped me grasp my tendency for self-sabotage and conflicting desires, like wanting a smaller body while avoiding judgment. She guided me to turn inward, ponder my goals, and realize their origins.

The ETPHD method's somatic aspect, particularly the hunger scale, made me confront my emotional associations with hunger. I had been using food to ward off shame, overeating even when not hungry. Recognizing this freed me from constant preoccupation with food and shame, allowing natural weight loss without feeling restricted. I now enjoy activities genuinely, stopping when my body signals.

Anna's coaching brought immense support and understanding. Her somatic approach aided relaxation and self-exploration. With her help, I shed defensive barriers, underwent personal growth, and shared coping insights with my partner and friends. Anna's method focused on honoring needs and integrating various regulation strategies, fostering inner calm and self-esteem. Her guidance transformed my life, instilling confidence in my capacity to evolve. I'm profoundly grateful to Anna for this transformation.

I started working with Ros back in March when I had finally decided it was time to get help for my binge eating. As a personal trainer, I always strived to have every calorie counted, restricted certain foods which only led to binging and avoiding social occasions where I could. I struggled with negative self talk and coping with any ‘negative’ emotions

We started off by implementing regular eating and keeping a journal of any binges. This helped identify the common times I was binging and what I could implement to overcome these urges. I also started focussing on breath work and pausing in between meals to slow down and notice the taste, texture in foods. This simple exercise helped me become more present in every day life, being able to take a step back, pause, and focus on breathing anytime I was feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

Ros taught me all about self compassion, particularly after any binges. I always felt guilty and like I didn’t deserve to practice any self care after binging but Ros helped me understand this is so vital in breaking the binge/restrict cycle and also to improve my relationship with myself.

Through these practices I significantly reduced the amount of binges I was having and felt generally happier overall. Although now eating regularly, I was still having the same foods and wanted to improve my overall diet and ensure I was having a wider range of foods and the right nutrients. Ros provided a meal plan which included a range of foods including some fear foods which I didn’t realise I even had. It took some time, but once getting into the swing of meal prepping and having a couple of successful weeks of sticking to the plan with no binges, I now enjoy having the foods I once feared and actually enjoy meal prepping now viewing it as an act of self care. I started off with having 3 meals and 3 snacks per day and now through learning about the hunger and fullness scales, I’m now having 3 meals and 1-2 snacks per day, being able to listen to my body and trust myself with that.

Throughout this full journey with Ros, I’ve improved all areas of my life, my relationship with food, my family/friends and myself. I’ve gained the confidence and went my first solo holiday, changed jobs and still growing every day.

I’m no longer controlled by calories, I can actually sit with my emotions without turning to food, have the confidence to try new things and enjoy spending time those I love without thinking about food.

Ros has helped me through this life changing experience every step to the way which I will be forever grateful for. She was kind, patient and her knowledge and coaching experience is second to none. I always felt comfortable at the pace we moved and trusted Ros every step of the way. I’m so sad to be finishing up with Ros but am confident in the knowledge and tools she has provided me with to know I can continue to grow and develop each day❤️

I reached out to Roslyn and Bekka because no matter how many coaches and therapy I did, I felt like my mental struggles and disordered eating behaviours were two separate things. I had spent thousands on coaching before and felt skeptical - because there’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re the issue.

Slowly but surely, doing this work shifted my attention. From hyper focusing on calories and tracking to listening to hunger, choosing different foods and being OKAY with leaving food on the plate. I started making food choices based on how I wanted to feel after and what my body truly wanted, not my emotions. I also learnt to be more comfortable with sitting with discomfort and heightened emotions, which used to be a recipe for bingeing for me.

Working with Bekka and Roslyn has been a journey of unlearning years of feeling safe through control and disordered behaviours. For years I knew and understood the theory, but Roslyn and Bekka got me to ACTUALLY walk the walk…

I first started working with Anna when I was diagnosed with an auto-immune condition that had a huge impact on the food I was able to eat. Overnight I could no longer eat all the food I knew and loved if I wanted to support my long term health. It means no more of my previously loved comfort foods, treats, family meals and the weekly takeaway my husband and I have treated ourselves to for more than 20 years. Health is one of my values but that doesn’t mean I found it easy: this is forever and I struggled emotionally with that. I started overeating on the foods I was able to eat, even if I didn’t particularly enjoy them. I think I was over-compensating with volume while I was missing the tastes I loved and the safety and comfort of my food routine.

I felt like this was a really unusual circumstance and reached out to ETPHD to help me get in control of the overeating if nothing else. I felt like I didn’t fit anywhere with this problem but I was wrong – Anna very gently and kindly made weekly suggestions to my behaviours, mindset and daily habits that were both simple to implement and hugely impactful. Anna gave me valuable, insightful strategies to cope that some weeks blew my mind with their simplicity and genius - I felt like she absolutely understood everything about me every challenge I was facing and knew exactly how to help.

I learned that no matter the problem, bringing in practices of self compassion and emotional regulation can help slow life down and when things are spiralling, bring everything back into control. When I get everything in control, I find overeating so much less of a problem. Along the way I learned strategies to cope with stressful work days, overthinking and overwhelm that I didn’t even realise had been contributing to overeating for a long time – since way before I had the health diagnosis.

Anna has given me all the tools and habits I need to go forward with more self compassion, emotional regulation and an understanding over overeating triggers that will help me for life. Anna, thank you. I couldn’t have got in control of this without you.

"Reaching out to Bekka was one of the best things I’ve done for myself in a very long time. Initially, my main goal was to get my period back, I had not had one in years, a result of 15 years of disordered eating, overexercising and chronic dieting.

I gained so much throughout the process.- regaining my period, my confidence, food freedom, self acceptance, mindfulness, strength, feeling connecting to myself like never before, performance focused goals, gratitude, even the dream of a future as a mum!"

When I met you, I really was in a difficult place. Being postpartum and struggling to know who I was, what I wanted. I was so focused on my body and what I was eating. Starving myself in the day, bingeing at night. Paying money for supposed “miracle cures” to my weight issue.

I’m by no means a finished product. I have blips, I still think about my body more than I’d like and I think I’ve got years of work ahead of me still. But you have given me so much. Supported me at times when you were getting nothing back. Being kind even though I beat myself up.

Things I have discovered since working with you:

I am worthy. I’m a good mum and a good doctor. Good, NOT perfect. Nobody’s perfect.

If everything is overwhelming, just do one thing that you know will support your wellbeing and health. Just one thing, it's not all or nothing. Small changes make a difference long term.

I can have Nutella in the cupboard and not eat in all.

Ditto crème eggs

Journaling is so helpful. It takes time and effort.

Calorie counting is not always healthy for me.

Turning off Instagram is therapeutic at times

When an urge to overeat hits…. Its ok to do nothing

To be proud of my achievements.

To chill out a bit with parenting.

In the grand scheme of things my body size isn’t a big deal. Losing weight won’t make you happy, it may be right at some point but it's not the source of happiness and contentment.