Success Stories

I’m not the same woman that joined this club 6 months ago. The results I had from this course were way beyond anything I could have imagined.

In The Empress Club, I found a community of people to help support me through some really tough stuff, and it allowed me to be open to anything that came my way. Being a part of a community of women who had the same issues that I had and were so supportive was amazing. It was great to realize that I wasn’t alone and had so many people that I didn’t even know supporting me and cheering me on. I gained so much confidence and found myself taking care of me much more.

I originally signed up for The Empress Club because I wanted to end my struggles with food and lose weight. What I had hoped to gain from this experience was nothing compared to what I got out of this group. I came in looking to heal my relationship with food, and I got that, but that was only part of it. I realized how my body image issues were affecting my relationship with food and my life as a whole. I started the course not evening wanting to be naked in my own house–toward the end of the course I was able to be naked at a local spa and feel totally comfortable and ready for the experience.

We all have areas of our bodies that we don’t like or have trouble with specific body image issues. This course helps in a non-threatening way to start breaking down those walls so that you can really be the woman you are meant to be. I recommend The Empress Club for all women!

Autumn Cummings, Washington State

“I decided to work with Golda because after years of living with the remnants of an eating disorder, I wanted to be completely free. From a teleclass, her blog, and my Body Love Breakthrough session, I could tell Golda is warm, creative, and non-judgmental – the remedy to the failed attempts with mainstream counseling I’d tried before.

I expected to learn to eat more mindfully and to get to the root of my issues with food and exercise. By working hard with Golda’s guidance, I have done this and more. She taught me to connect with my body in a way I never have before and really tuned into the issues holding me back. No problem was too out there or difficult. The sense of self trust I’ve gained has taken the stress out of areas of my life I didn’t even realize were related to my issues with food and exercise.

There really is life after disordered eating, and so far it is wonderful. I recommend the program to anyone ready to put in the work to make a change and give up on behaviors and attitudes that are negatively impacting life.”

S.B., Colorado

I chose to work with Golda because I was tired of belittling my body. I knew there was more to life than analyzing my reflection in a mirror. I was expecting just toleration of my body, instead a whole world of acceptance and present living was opened up to me.

Golda helped me see that life is a PROCESS and that my body is beautiful the way it is, not the way it could be/was. I am able to forgive myself for slip ups and constantly use positive affirmations within. Before my time with Golda, this was not even a concept, now I do it almost every day. I know how to deduce when my stomach is hungry as opposed to when my soul is starving.

If you are tired of hating your body, of looking in the mirror and wondering what if, if you want to grab at the world with all you have to offer, then please, take advantage of this program. I promise you, you will not regret taking this step to love yourself in the present tense.

Hannah, Portland, Oregon

Working with Golda was a pleasure. I looked forward to our calls each month, and I think the main reason was because I knew that no matter what, Golda would be supportive, encouraging, and she’d offer me valuable insight and information. Golda even indulged my foray into yet another diet. It was almost as if she knew I’d come to my senses on my own, and I did!

Putting Golda’s suggestions to work has resulted in a new relationship with food. I now stand for my body; I eat when I am hungry, choosing healthy foods that my body asks for, and I stop when I am full. Sounds simple, but I’d spent a lifetime trying to get where I am now. Golda’s approach of support and encouragement mixed with really smart and useful information has been the key to my new relationship with food, and it feels great!!!”

AA, Connecticut

After years of hating my body, being immersed in chronic dieting and dealing with emotional eating issues, I decided that I couldn’t live like that anymore.

Deciding to join The Empress Club was one of the best decisions I ever made. I was expecting to be able to relate better with my body, feel less self-conscious and break my relationship with diets, instead I got so much more! I have learned to be comfortable in my own skin, to feel real love for my body and embrace my emotions as a real part of myself, just as real as my arms or legs. Now, I walk around with confidence and embrace my own beauty, I get more compliments on daily basis, I enjoy my meals, I identify my hunger, I stop eating when I am full, and I finally stopped worrying about going on a diet again.

I’ve learned to deal with my emotional issues instead of eating on them, to be kind to my self, and above all to embrace and accept with love, the person that I was, I am, and will be. I finally feel like I am beautiful, and that I am at the right place in my life.

If you are feeling unhappy with your reflection, if you are tired of struggling with self hate, food issues or negative self body talk, Golda’s approach is just right for you. She has a really warm and heart-talking style, you´ll never feel alone on your self love journey. You’ll never regret working with Golda–it’s a life-changing experience!

Sonia Marrón Alonso. Baja California, Mexico

What I loved about working with Golda was the way she tuned right into what was going on with me. She could tell that there were areas in terms of food where I was advanced and zeroed in on the areas I needed to catch up on. Her approach is totally personal. And her style is so warm and accepting that I felt comfortable diving into my body image and eating issues.

Thanks to Golda I now have a sane relationship with food. I did wind up losing weight but that was almost a side benefit to feeling like I am now able to nurture my body and cultivate health and well-being. What a gift!

Maya Gangadharan Cameron, Michigan, Founder of Everyday Goddess TV

“I just finished six sessions of work with Golda and I have never felt BETTER! In terms of body acceptance stuff I’m pretty “advanced”, as she said, but when it came to other areas, like holding things in and then blowing up for no reason, I did need some help to make my life better. The key is finding what works for you personally and Golda is excellent about giving you ideas to help you figure out what exactly you want from your life. I’m enriched in so many ways because of my work with Golda and I am happier and less anxious thanks to her. If you want to start a revolution and stop hating your body or if you’ve already done that and you’re not sure where to go next, Golda can really help you. I highly recommend her!”

Theresa, New Jersey

“She called me on Monday for our session at 5 pm and I answered nervously, feeling like my awkward phone-self, but I was greeted by this delightfully happy, bubbly, and easy to listen to voice that completely took me off guard. I’ll admit, I was pretty skeptical of this whole thing – counseling about loving your body? What’s the catch? But as soon as I heard Golda, all of my skepticism seemed to take a backseat in my mind. We introduced ourselves, and immediately I felt at ease. I talked about my self-consciousness in bigger social situations, my relationship with food and how I’d rather it be, and just life in general. The hour session literally flew by with lots of laughter, encouragement, and me actually verbalizing how I’d like these things to change.

Our one session already had me thinking about how I feel about myself in a completely different way. I always knew that I often has some self-doubt and insecurities, but until I actually verbalized and realized when and where, it didn’t hit me. I just thought I would deal with feeling like this, end of story. I never really considered trying to CHANGE the way I feel. And the best part about Golda, is none of this about is about the two dreaded things: “weight-loss” and “diet.” It’s about YOU, not once did we talk about how I should lose weight, or go on a diet or anything even remotely close to those two things – which was truly bliss.”

Sarah, www.tabayag.com

“After getting fed up with compulsive eating, I signed up for the free consultation with Golda. She was amazing. Extremely intuitive, experienced and understanding. Felt like a cool friend asking the right questions. The consult far exceeded my expectations, and made me very excited to have a healthier life. I would recommend her to anyone willing to make a life change with regards to their body and eating habits.”

Dorit,www.doritworld.com, New York, NY

“Moving from NYC to LA has been a huge adjustment for me. Going through pilot season as a plus sized actress really made me think about my body image. I wanted to consult with Golda to make sure I hadn’t gotten to far off track to my commitment to being happy and healthy. I think anybody who feels they aren’t living the best they can could benefit from a consultation with Golda. She has a full understanding of how mind, body and soul affect each other and she’s wonderful at helping you pinpoint what needs work to balance them out.”

Shey Lyn Zanotti, Los Angeles, CA

“My session with Golda certainly helped me navigate the waters of HAES. I’m relatively new to the philosophy after a lifetime of dieting and Golda’s masterful guidance eased my fears of the unknown. Her professional, yet kind and approachable manner made it easy for me to open up and work with her. Thanks so much, Golda!”

Amy Finnerty, Illinois

“Last week I had the pleasure of attending Golda’s workshop. It was a beautiful and intimate group of women talking about our histories with food, dieting and self care. After the workshop I felt like I’ve had a much less stressful time deciding what to eat or how to make decisions that are self loving. I’m excited to see how I feel after the next workshop!”

Deb Malkin, Owner of Re/Dress NYC, Brooklyn, NY

“I signed up for the workshop because I had been reading your blog and wanted to meet you in person for one thing and the topic was interesting to me. I’ve been having issues in the love/dating department and needed some kind of community (outside of my circle of friends) to talk about these issues. I did feel a little more relaxed about things after I left the workshop and even later that night I worked some of my new mojo and might have attracted someone sort of new in my life (though that deal is still not closed yet!). I think anyone who is trying to understand Health At Every Size or working with intuitive eating and fat acceptance should come to the workshops. The internet is great for connecting with other people and learning about this stuff but connecting in real life is very important also.”

Amy, NYC