Celebration by Robin Maynard-Dobbs © 2010
As women, we create a shift in consciousness as together we dance in honor of the earth and in celebration our uniqueness. Coaching can remind you to celebrate your body as it is now -no matter what size or shape. Acceptance opens up the flow of energy that can create positive change.
"In my life, I have gained and lost 20lbs every few years. The struggle has been unbearable. With Robin's help, I have learned that I have never listened to my body, only to my emotions or my mental willpower affected my food choices. I have only been "good" or 'bad". Now, after working with Robin, I am learning to truly listen to my body for the first time. I am experiencing a freedom, a comfort and a calmness that I could not ever imagine before this process. My battles and anxiety around food don't plague me any longer. In addition, 20lbs have truly melted away! I'm not perfect but if I never lose another pound, this process has been worth it; just to experience the joy and freedom and security that I now feel. I trust that it will only get better."
Nancy B., Bellevue, WA
"I feel so blessed that I was able to connect with Robin. She is a gifted coach, healer, and person! Robin has reintroduced me to my body and has helped with connect with my inner self. By pausing and asking what my body needs, I am learning to take the best care of my whole self. Robin has also provided me with concrete tools to help me along my journey. Her kind heart, compassionate soul, and gentle wisdom have deeply touched my life, and have assisted me in living a conscious life."
Alyce P., Seattle, WA
" Working with Robin has helped me like who I am again. I thought losing weight was going to be about everything "out there" that I would be working on, but instead I found "me"!! I found I can control my emotions, and eat only when I am hungry, and eat only until I am satisfied.
It's very powerful to be able to slow down and breathe. I think finding breath has been the most helpful part of my journey. It enabled me to really be in touch with my body, and listen to what I really needed. Robin is incredibly caring and in tune with a person whom she is working with. I was amazed at her clarity, and I thank her for freeing me!"
Gail S, Federal Way, WA
" Robin understands how to nourish the whole person, and her treatment accounts for all variables, including nutrition, biochemistry, creativity, spirituality, healing old wounds, and ongoing maintenance. Her ability to be fully present with clients is backed by personal recovery, inner fearlessness, and sincere care.
Robin also taught me a handful of powerful tools that I still use to manage my daily life, emotions, and cravings, such as EFT, centering meditation and "Claim Your Power". Her talk dialogue technique especially helped me uncover some of the harsh and unloving judgments I had internalized from my early life. In identifying the origin and tone of these voices, I realized they were often at war with each other and my greater self, and that, by becoming conscious of them, I could choose what to listen to, and what not to. This also carried over to my external life; I do not have to receive the judgments or negativity that others may "offer." What personal freedom!
Working with Robin has helped me to tune into my body and my real hunger, which certainly has positively impacted my sanity, body weight and self-image. But moreover, Robin has helped me develop a deeper connection to myself, my personal truth and my source of power, which has and will ultimately enable me to pay it forward as an effective helper in a world where many suffer as I did. Thank you, Robin!!!"
Laura B., Seattle, WA
"Robin, your incredible compassion, clarity and ability to meet me exactly where I am has been a very healing force in my life. On many occasions I was paralyzed with resistance and, during our session, the heaviness completely lifted. I have been able to make some amazing changes in my life since our work together. Now I am motivated to treat myself with the same love, kindness and respect that you showed to me. It is astonishing to me how much can be accomplished in a short amount of time with a good coach. Thanks for the priceless gift!"
Joan S, Seattle, WA
"I was a chubby little girl and for many decades of my life I struggled with food and body image issues. By the time I found Robin at 46 years old, I was completely despondent over my inability to handle the "food rituals," the unaware eating, the cruel tapes in my head playing 24/7, and most of all, the shame that came with all of this. No one in my life had a clue about the hidden shame I carried. Since I began working with Robin last year, I have come to a much more peaceful place with food. And incredibly, I am happy to be in my body! I am making better and more conscious food choices and I exercise 4-5 times a week. I no longer engage in shameful eating or ritualistic food behavior. Robin's methods for changing food and body image issues and her kind, compassionate and knowing nature have been a huge gift in my life. For me, this process is now a conscious journey. And the best part? I know I'm truly not alone in this process of becoming free."
Anne Marie B. Seattle, WA
"Robin, you were a discovery right from the beginning, an art therapist, hands on healer, and superb listener all in one. Your artwork is in everything you do, a celebration of the divine feminine, that elusive intuitive voice that “knows". You provided the moisture and sunshine, so that the bulb inside of me took in that nourishment and realized it was a safe time for growth. I felt so valued by you every time we met. I have learned to love myself more, and this self acceptance is a gateway to all that matters. It's by looking at the darkest places and loving even them, that makes the difference. I feel confident that I will continue to grow and bloom from the loving work that we did together."
Miriam, Mill Creek, WA
"I worked on the phone with Robin every other week for about a year and found it invaluable to me on my path to peacefulness in my life with food and my relationships.
Robin was always very tuned in and present with me. I always felt very safe and never judged by her. I never felt she had an agenda or was trying to get me anywhere. She was always so insightful, intuitive, and helped me to identify so many childhood patterns and strategies in my life that are no longer necessary or working for me. I still have many of the "gems" she opened my eyes to that I use in my life regularly."
Jackie S., Fenton, MI
"Working with Robin has taught me how to listen to my body's messages that need to be heard. As a consequence, I have lost weight without dieting, deprivation, measuring or humiliation. And I have learned so much more: I have learned why I eat or overeat to fill a void. I have learned how to listen to my instincts, and focus on things I want in my life. Now I eat when hungry and stop when full. It's about taking care of myself seriously, really seriously (perhaps for the first time) and having someone help me achieve all of this. Robin is a kind, loving, intelligent and gifted healer. I feel safe, comfortable and blessed to have her in my life."
Cindy A., Seattle, WA
"Work with Robin has been an incredibly revealing and eye opening process. The intuitive nature of this work allowed me to get to the root of why I overeat. As I uncovered old patterns, they lost their power over me. I now know that my body is a wise healer and its natural wisdom guides me towards a healthy weight for my body. Robin, I have appreciated your gentle guidance, compassionate instruction, sweet essence and spirited passion. This is a wonderful process! "
Toni Y. Seattle, WA
"My work with Robin was extremely important part of my recovery from food and weight obsession. She helped me get in touch with my higher self, a part of me I thought I did not have. Her positive sense of humor encouraged me to keep persevering, even when I felt like a failure. Robin's guidance helped me get in touch with my own inner authority. She never gave advice, but showed me how to figure out what was best for me. My work with Robin taught me that the truest path of recovery for me was a spiritual one, and I am still on that path today."
Daniela M., Denver, CO
"I have always been on some diet or another, convinced myself that I am just not strong willed enough, beat myself up for failing to be thin etc. What I learned from Robin will be with me for my whole life. She helped me love myself and appreciate all that was good in me. From that point, I began a new journey of self-worth, self-care, health and wholeness. I now accept who I am and know that I will be better with every day. Robin has a fabulous amount of knowledge in the field of dieting and weight. She cares so deeply for the women she works with and her passion and dedication to the health of women is remarkable. She can help you define you problems with food and can really make a difference in your life. Thank you, Robin! You are a gem!"
Liz M., Seattle, WA
"Before working with Robin at Aware Eating, I was struggling with my unconscious eating habits and unable to understand why I would eat when I knew my body did not need the food I was consuming. Paying attention, listening to my body and loving myself were some of the precious gifts that Robin gave me during our time together. I finally slowed down and gave myself permission to take care of me in a loving and positive way. Instead of looking in the mirror and seeing only ugliness, I now take the time to appreciate this beautiful body that I live in by nurturing and feeding both my body and soul with loving attention. Thank you for introducing my true authentic self to me. I am finally at peace after years of struggle and pain."
Dinah M., Seattle, WA
“" The biggest thing Robin did for me was to help me make the connection to the "home in my heart". She viscerally helped me to experience the living energy of heaven, peace, beauty and harmony."
Angelique D. Seattle, WA
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