Private Coaching.

“Words cannot express how much Kathleen’s lessons have meant to me. Kathleen has the best approach when it comes to body image, hands down! She has made me think about my body in so many different ways but the bottom line remains the same—I’m still me no matter what size I am and that me is beautiful. I am so grateful for the experience and journey I’ve been on with Kathleen and learned so much from her. I experienced so much growth in so many areas of my life. I am beyond thankful for all that Kathleen has taught me. ”

“Kathleen is so much more than a health coach. I started my time with her identifying a goal to gain freedom from diet-culture-thinking so I could truly find myself and express my true self to the world. With that as my focus, I dug in. It was fun, not-so-fun, and at times grueling. But always, Kathleen offered a safe place to cry, laugh, think, process, plan, and review outcomes.

I completed the first 6 months with her in a blur, fluctuating week to week from laughing to crying, to plain old freaking out. Unless you’ve gone through this journey you can’t begin to understand the multitude of emotions one goes through on a day-to-day basis.

Small accomplishments can be life-changing, and one uncomfortable experience can ruin a week. Kathleen has a special way of guiding one through their emotions, always encouraging insight and growth, and teaching strategies for pushing through, being curious, and learning to live from a place of compassion and love again.

Now, a year later, I can truly say I have met my original goal. I see diet culture for the hoax it is, and it no longer rules my decisions or how I feel about myself. Life is still hard sometimes, but I’m no longer going through it with the shackles of diet culture that led me to believe I wasn’t enough, I was too much, I was unworthy, I wasn’t capable.

I’m now a better person to myself, to those I love, and to those I encounter in the world. I’ve done the work and will keep doing it. I’m ready to take on whatever comes my way.

I don’t feel I would be where I am today, one year into undoing 39 years of physical and psychological damage without the kindness, guidance, and support I received from Kathleen. She has truly found her calling, and I’m grateful I found her and made the decision to give myself the gift of support I needed.”

“Before working with Kathleen, I had a lot of disordered rules and restrictions with food, movement, and my body. As someone with an all-or-nothing mentality, growing up in diet culture manifested in eating disorders, stringent dieting, and over-exercising. I wanted to get to a point where I didn’t have to diet or worry about tracking food but in doing so, I stopped taking care of myself in the way I wanted to.

I would eat whatever was convenient, and sometimes I’d go all day without eating only to be ravenous by dinner. I couldn’t feel my hunger & fullness cues, and because of this, I had no energy to do the things I loved (like moving my body). I wanted so badly to have a healthy mindset but did not know how to achieve that on my own.

My biggest fear around doing this program was that I’d gain weight. But I knew I needed to change this for my own health and as we plan for a family, I also didn’t want to pass any of these issues down to my child or for them to see me struggling from any of that.

After working with Kathleen, I now understand that I’m more than my weight and that weight does not determine my health, happiness, or value as a person. I have a sense of peace with myself and my choices knowing that I’m enough no matter what my body size. I can fully honor my own hunger & fullness cues and I look at all aspects of life through a lens of curiosity and compassion vs. judgment.

I’d tell anyone who’s considering investing in this program that it’s one of the best things you can do for yourself. No amount of money could be too much for what I received. It really was a priceless gift that I got by trusting Kathleen and myself to sign up and embark on this little journey together, and it has impacted and shifted how I show up for myself, in relationships across the board, and with my body.

We only get one body. We only get one chance at life. So, it should be as sweet and fulfilling as possible. I’m so grateful to Kathleen and would recommend anyone who’s considering this to invest in yourself; give it a shot! You have nothing to lose, only so much to gain, and know that you are worth it, and you won’t regret it.”

“I first developed an eating disorder my freshman year of high school. Because I was also diagnosed with IBD, I was able to ‘normalize’ my restrictive eating habits around other people. I would obsessively exercise and think about food. Anything I ate had to be the lowest calories possible and be burned off. Any treats had to be ‘worth it.’ These behaviors lasted for years and into my adult life. Even though I gained a ‘healthy’ amount of weight back, I still never developed a healthy relationship with food or my body.

Because of this, I missed out on a lot of life’s moments. Dinners with friends, trying new foods when I traveled to new countries, and overall just added extra anxiety to any relationship I was in. When I was mad at myself for my body or what I ate, I’d take it out on those around me.

Kathleen and the intuitive eating approach felt like the space I wanted to be where I could just be the expert on my body and listen to my body vs. what other people were doing or saying.

This program helped me learn how to celebrate myself in both big and small ways by seeing how Kathleen did that for me. Our sessions felt like a safe space to share things that other people wouldn’t understand—like being able to keep a loaf of bread in my house or taking a walk instead of a hard run.

I’ve changed my perspective to look at food as something that can actually be enjoyed and not just the bare minimum to keep me going. I’ve learned that food is worth spending time and money on. That food isn’t just about surviving but about enjoyment and pleasure and fun.

I can truly say I’m proud of myself. Proud of being able to go out to dinners with my family now without the anxiety. Without feeling the need to compensate for it the next day or even purging after. Proud that I’m not constantly thinking about food or my body. Proud of not feeling like what I look like is my only worth in relationships. Proud that I’m able to keep a wide variety of food in my house—knowing that having more options actually is easier and feels so much better than having only ‘approved’ foods at home. And proud of being able to listen to my body even after ignoring it for so long.

To anyone who’s considering signing up for this program, just know that Kathleen is a great ally to have as you commit to finding a better relationship with food and your body. She’s the best cheerleader and I felt like she really adapted to where I was at and my goals for moving forward. ”

“In order to live my best life, I knew I needed to get dislodged. From my disordered (a) patterns of eating, (b) perceptions of my body, and (c) attitudes towards paid work.

As a result of my work with Kathleen, I experienced a demonstrable shift in my understanding of the value I bring to the world. It doesn’t come from my clothing size, my BMI, the type of food I eat, the frequency or intensity of exercise I do, my job title, or my salary.

I knew all this intellectually before I started working with Kathleen. But the knowledge wasn’t a core part of my day-to-day behaviors. These behaviors weren’t intuitive.

Through structured activities, journaling prompts, and weekly conversations, Kathleen helped me deepen my understanding of my inherent value as a human. As this happened, I became more able to set and achieve goals to live a different life, one that gave me space to explore parts of my identity I had long denied existed.

I took an art class, set up a home art studio, and started a regular collage practice. I also quit my job and started a lucrative consulting practice.

A year later, I’m still working to get fully dislodged. And I’m still using the tools Kathleen used to help me explore and express new parts of myself.

What’s important is that Kathleen created a safe place for me to explore what it really means to be me, and to trust my body to do what’s right.

Whatever stage of readiness you are in, I highly recommend working with Kathleen Layer to help you (a) better understand yourself, (b) set life-affirming goals, and (c) take steps towards getting dislodged so you can achieve your best life.”

“Having just finished a 6-month private coaching program with Kathleen, I can simply say, Thank you. Thank you for helping me find true respect and confidence for ME. Kathleen is honest, knowledgeable, kind, and insightful. She taught me if you can change your beliefs, you can change your experience, and that has changed how I live my life.

This program taught me ways to encourage a healthier me—mind, body, and soul. Kathleen is a great teacher and a support system who kept me motivated to unlock my true potential. I would encourage anyone to research intuitive eating, and if it sparks an interest, then Kathleen is a great place to start.

If you are considering a new direction, she is your path. I can’t recommend her program enough.”

“Kathleen helped me finally appreciate what food does for my body. I learned to let go of negative thoughts when it comes to what I put in my body and to finally become an intuitive eater.

Her well-thought questions, active listening, and encouraging words helped me narrow down the factors that motivate me to set attainable goals. Kathleen helped me figure out ways to change my negative thoughts and behaviors, things that were sabotaging my life, by helping me realize what nourishes me and truly brings me joy. I now have several new ways to approach parenting, my relationships, including that with myself, and life overall, with confidence. This coaching provided a positive vehicle for creating and maintaining a more organized, positive and stress-free lifestyle. I would highly encourage anyone looking to better themselves and to find what truly makes them happy to work with Kathleen.”

“Before starting this program, I was completely stuck. I felt like I had nowhere to turn for the truth. I couldn’t understand how someone could just go to a happy hour and not look at the menu beforehand and then worry about how that impacted their week of dieting and ‘being healthy.’ The ideas Kathleen presented baffled me because I struggled with everything she mentioned, and it seemed too good to be true. I felt out of control around certain foods, I didn’t know what to eat or how much, I had a terrible body image, and I felt like a bad person because of the body I’m in. I was obsessed with what I was going to eat, and food was always at the forefront of my mind.

Now, I truly live my life differently. I feel safe to eat what I want to. I can’t describe how much lighter I feel without the constant shame of what I’m eating or how I’m moving. I go to parties and just enjoy myself without trying to calculate and track every bite. I feel like I can do anything with these tools because, again, I am in control; I feel liberated.

My favorite part of this program was how helpful it was to be guided through the process. I was always amazed how when I had questions, Kathleen always had great answers and helped me work through things. This really allowed me to relax and go through the process and practice of Intuitive Eating without stressing about it.

For anyone who wants to sign up for this program but is scared to make the investment, don’t hesitate; do it now. Considering the investment of time and money compared to the freedom and ease you feel for the rest of your life; it’s a no-brainer and absolutely worth it. You come out having gained SO much more than you gave.”

“Kathleen is one of the most compassionate coaches I’ve ever met. She makes me feel listened to and understood. Her caring heart and wisdom truly make a difference.”

“Kathleen helped me navigate through my thoughts and challenge my perspectives on my appearance and insecurities I didn’t even really know were affecting my lifestyle. I would recommend Kathleen to anyone, no matter the stage of life, insecurity, or matter at fact. Even after a couple of sessions, I’m more aware of negative self-talk, unhealthy pop culture trends going on around me and truly feel like I have a healthier outlook on life. ”

“It’s mind-boggling to me that I lived my life opposite of this for so long. Food and exercise had so much control and I put so much meaning and significance on what I was eating and how much I was working out. This has been an extremely LIBERATING mindset and experience.

I’m so thankful for you and that I took a leap on your coaching; I truly believe that it helped get me mentally and physically to a better space. I wouldn’t be making any progress with all of this without your guidance.”

“Kathleen’s way of coaching brought me to trust my intuition in a way that I no longer count–or even think of counting calories. I enjoy food for what it is, food!

I truly appreciate every conversation and coaching session I had with Kathleen… and the best part? I even threw away my scale.

10/10 recommend working with Kathleen. She’s an amazing coach and I feel f*cking amazing. ”