Testimonials

Book Testimonials

  • “In this brilliant and groundbreaking book, you’ll discover a powerful way to let go of ‘dieting’ and awaken an intimate, intuitive connection with your body, mind, and spirit."

    Tara Brach, Author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

  • “Nourish is like no other book I’ve read, and it is a gift to the health field and the world in general.”

    Hannah Saxe, LICSW, Eating Disorders Specialist

  • “This is literally the only nutrition book I feel safe recommending to my clients.”

    Marci Evans, MS, CEDRD-S, LDN, cPT, Food and Body Image Healer

  • “So many of Heidi’s statements about recovery will stick with me forever. This book was a joy to read, and I will be recommending it to all of my clients.”

    Beth Mayer, LICSW, Executive Director of MEDA, The Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association

  • “This book provides a clear understanding of how our clients recover and, more importantly, offers the tools for anyone to begin their journey. This will be a nourishing staple for clinicians and clients alike. Bravo!”

    Lisa M. Pearl, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Supervisor

  • “Heidi has met the challenge of putting her nutrition-counseling techniques into written form, allowing the ripples of her work to spread far beyond those lucky individuals who get to meet with her in person.”

    Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD, Founder of Eating Disorders Boot Camp

  • “Heidi is a dancer and a storyteller at heart, as well as an artful nutrition therapist. If you don't have the good fortune to work with Heidi live, then read her book.”

    Lauren Manasse, LICSW, CEDS-S, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Supervisor

  • "This book has seriously changed my life. I just wish it had been written about 30 years ago. For anyone who struggles with eating in any sort of way, this book is for you. It is honest, transparent, and makes a tremendous amount of sense. I felt like each paragraph started with "Dear Stacy." Food and body image has taken up way too much brain space my entire life and now, in my mid-50s, I have some space to ponder real things like work, family, and what matters to me most. I keep it by my bedside, and most mornings, I read something I highlighted (which is mostly the entire book :). If you struggle at all, buy this book NOW!"

    Stacy, Amazon Book Review

“When I first came to you, I didn't believe I would ever feel good about my body. That was beyond the scope of my hopes for myself because I was so entrenched in a mindset and way of life that was hurting me. Now I am at peace with my body, I feel good in my skin, and I consistently eat in a way that is healthy for me. You have made a huge impact on my life and been a source of support and wisdom during challenging times. Reading your book was also incredibly valuable and kept me focused on my goals. I enjoyed meeting with you. You were always calm, nonjudgemental and compassionate; and you led me to many valuable insights. The work you do is so valuable and it is unfortunately uncommon. Most clinicians in the medical and mental health fields perpetuate diet culture to varying degrees. Your complete rejection of toxic societal values is such a relief. I am so glad you are doing this work, sitting with people who are fighting themselves and listening and shifting and strengthening them. I will reach out if I am struggling in the future, but I'm hoping I will not need to. I am so grateful for how you have helped me.”

— Rose, Client

"Thank you for all the time you spent working with me to get well again. I still sometimes think of those jeans that I gave to you and remember how extremely difficult it was to hand them over! I think of that person and I truly feel like a new individual. I no longer have any jeans that I "check" myself with, and my relationship with food is so much easier and carefree while still healthy. I honestly wasn't sure I would ever get to this place but I have! I couldn't have done it without you."   

— Sarah, Client

 "I am happy to report that my disordered eating patterns have significantly decreased. Much of my progress is thanks to you. I no longer feel nervous or anxious when in the presence of food. I am no longer tempted to 'secret eat' when I am alone with food. I have become a more natural, intuitive eater -- which has enabled me to identify foods I like/dislike (compared to when I used to want all foods because I felt like I wasn't allowed to have any foods!). Now I can turn down a cupcake or a piece of pizza because I know I do not want it at that time, and feel no sense of deprivation ... I binge eat much less. I would say my last veritable binge was a few months ago, which is the longest stretch in recent memory. There are still times where I might feel a slight urge to overeat out of stress or anxiety, and sometimes I feel overwhelmed by a large spread of food options, but I now know how to react to these feelings."    

— Helen, Client