“After only a few sessions with Sarah Maria, I was able to find the clarity I had been seeking for several years. When we first set goals, it was in three areas: career, spirituality and weight management/health. Sarah Maria helped me to become centered through the use of meditation and her unique process. She called meditation “clearing the water so you can see your way”.

After the first session, I tried something new in the spirituality area. It worked very well for me to make changes in this area. I believe it helped to "kick off" the other changes I was seeking.

After the second session, I started cutting back on junk food and increasing exercise (gardening and working outdoors are what I chose) and my weight started going down naturally. After a month, I have lost more than 10 pounds.

After the third session, I came to terms with my career issues and have decided to return to school to pursue an MBA degree. I believe it will help me to make the changes I desire in my career. Should I need help again in the future, I will not hesitate to call Sarah Maria. I would recommend her program to anyone who feels confused and in muddy waters.”

- Patricia Buben

“Sarah Maria was extremely helpful to me in that she provided me with the coping tools to overcome negative body image issues. I lacked self confidence to the point of obsessing about my body and never really feeling happy with the way I looked. Regardless of exercise and taking care of my appearance it was never enough. I had even thought I needed all kinds of plastic surgery to make me beautiful.

Sarah Maria taught me how to clear my mind through meditation and to focus positively about myself. She taught me to think of myself as more than a body but as the whole woman I really am. I had lost who I really was which is more than just physical appearance.

I truly learned how to see myself as a whole person not just a body. As women we lose our sense of self due to media and what is the so called “perfect body”. Today's world puts way too much emphasis on body image by plastering it all over the place through media. As women we need to learn how to change our own thinking and not get hooked in by all of the false information in the world. We need to teach and support each other in making this happen. Our daughters need to learn this from early on and we are the ones to guide and teach them.

With Sarah Maria's program women like you and I can change our own lives. We then have the tools and strength to go out into the world and make a difference for all women.”

- Mary

“I know that anyone who reads Love Your Body, Love Your Life will find themselves positively transformed spiritually, physically, and mentally. Since working with Sarah, I now understand just how much power I truly have over my own life. I now know that I am not a victim of my thoughts about my body and life, but a product of them, and that I have the power to change every area of my life as I take responsibility for my thoughts and actions, and, with love and forgiveness, begin to change them.

Sarah Maria’s simple process for changing Negative Body Obsession has helped me become a more healthy, confident, creative, powerful woman. She helped teach me that I have the power to create anything in my life I desire. I highly recommend reading Sarah’s book, and private coaching with Sarah as well.”

- Barbi (Barbara Wiedle)

“If you are ready to change your life by breaking free from the negative beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors that you have about yourself, then this book is for you. I have had the honor of working one-on-one with Sarah Maria and it has been a truly transformational experience. Working with Sarah Maria has helped me to see that I am inherently loveable, beautiful, and valuable, no matter what.

She has given me tools and techniques to break free from self-hatred and put love in its place. I am incredibly grateful for her and her incredible program. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to love her body and love her life.”

- Gabrielle Forleo
Program consultant, The Chopra Center for Wellbeing

“Sarah Maria's work with Negative Body Obsession rings more true in me than any other therapy, book, or article I have come across in my 8 years of suffering with disordered eating. Her work hones in on what I've come to see as the exact cause of my disordered eating - near-constant obsessing about my body. There's a little voice in my head constantly putting myself down, when in fact I'm quite pretty and desirable. But I'm not "perfect" and that's what this culture emphasizes.

The fact that Sarah Maria is showing us that we need to break away from this destructive part of our society is deserving of my highest accolades. I wish she could be on every news channel and on the front page of every newspaper! Every day I struggle, but every day I think about something from her website or newsletter to give me the strength to battle my NBO.

A million thanks for Sarah Maria!!”

- Shira, age 29

“Whether my weight is up or down or exactly where it should be, there are days when I just don’t feel happy with my body. And frankly, I get exhausted from having to even think about it.  Sarah Maria has helped me take a vacation from this endless, often self-destructive cycle that we are all guilty of.

Her work reminds me that I am not defined by my body... and that it’s perfectly okay to make peace with the wonderful inhabitant in my body that is the real me. In fact, once I am not in conflict with my outside, I can feel my inside relax and begin to make the changes I wish to make on a long-term basis.

How precious a gift—to have someone give you the tools to love yourself. Thank you, Sarah Maria!”

- Sandy Frye
Graphic Designer

“I am so thankful for your CD Sarah Maria. I have listened to it several times so far, and each time it does a little more healing work in my heart and life. Since listening to your CD, I find myself considering the choices I make regarding my body, and reflecting about caring for myself. Your voice and the soft background music are so soothing. Since the first time I listened to your CD it has really made sense to me, how our bodies are our babies, and we must love and nurture them in healthy ways. Thinking like that makes it a pleasure to do what is right for my health instead of a deprivation.

I just wanted to say thank you. I would highly recommend your CD to anyone who has issue with self esteem in any area of their life. I am looking forward to the next one too.”

- Jane

“I recently has the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Maria on the Wellness Roadshow. As we continue to struggle, not only in our own country but globally, around the issue of negative body image, never has there been a better time to bring this often hushed topic into the forefront.

Sarah Maria brings an amazingly well rounded, deep and intelligent approach to this discussion. Her work, dedication and passion are to be admired. Her perspective is intimate and I am grateful that she is available to all of us as a well informed, articulate resource.

I look forward to working with her in the future.”

- Catherine Bradford
Host, The Wellness Roadshow
www.ContactTalkRadio.com

“She was Great! She was comfortable, enjoyable to watch and it was a great topic. We would definitely have her back!”

- Tiffany
San Diego Living

“Sarah Maria is a phenomenal speaker. She eloquently explained and demonstrated that true beauty exists within each of us, all the time. Her compassion, humor, and insight was engaging, informative, and very enjoyable.

She offers a unique perspective on body image, stress reduction, and general well-being that is of tremendous value to students everywhere. I recommend her services without hesitation – book her today!”

- Sivya S. Leventhal
Student Programs Specialist, Columbia Basin College

“Sarah Maria is a very motivational speaker. Her talks go far beyond entertainment and inspiration. She offers practical tools and techniques to help students reduce their stress and maximize their success. She shows students how to feel great in and about their bodies so they can pursue their dreams with passion. She exudes compassion and warmth – it is relaxing simply to be in her presence.

I recommend her services for any and every college – your students will be transformed!”

- Angel Flowers
University Program Board, Co-Chair
College of Arts and Sciences, English & Psychology
Case Western Reserve University, 2010