Let me help you see yourself through
the lens of love,
so you can make the most of your one and precious life!
🩷

Your body is yours to enjoy. It's never too late to heal, and it's always worth it!

I know how hard it can be to stop judging the way your body looks, especially in a world which seems to be constantly ramping up the pressure to look ‘perfect’. But I'm here to tell you that it is possible to stop!

It's time to end the war with your body and feel comfortable in your own skin without spending years in therapy or making your life pitifully small to avoid all ‘triggers’.

Recovery can be hard when you try to do it by yourself.

That's where I come in. Through working with me, you'll get support to replace the filter of judgment you’ve been seeing yourself through with a lens of love. In this way, you can start seeing yourself as you truly are – a unique and beautiful being with a valuable contribution to offer the world.

IS THIS YOU?
😩 You constantly judge how you look, and you rarely, if ever, feel like your body looks ‘good enough’.

😩 You worry a lot about what other people think of your appearance and crave constant validation. Or you’re simply resigned to feeling ugly.

😩 You spend a lot of time, energy, and money (if/when you have it) on trying to improve and/or maintain your appearance.

😩 You feel too insecure about your body to enjoy dating, romance, or intimacy.

😩 You engage in obsessive behaviours, including weighing yourself, mirror checking, over-exercising, taking selfies, taking hours to get ready, disordered eating etc.

😩 You worry about the impact of ageing on your appearance.

😩 You keep your life small to avoid the pain of being criticised or rejected.

If so, you’ve come to the right place! 😊

You see, I understand exactly how you feel and what you’re going through. Because that was me too.

MY STORY OF BODY IMAGE SUFFERING AND HEALING

I struggled with body image for most of my life.
I spent around 30 years of my life judging my appearance harshly. 😩

I was highly critical of the way I looked and monitored my weight obsessively.

No matter what I did, I always had the sense that I wasn't 'there' yet.

The whole problem weighed me down. It felt like it was the depressing soundtrack to my life, and something I’d never escape from.

I tried so hard to make my body look attractive, and wasted a lot of time, energy and money in the process.

All I wanted was to feel beautiful, and therefore loveable, but the end goal always seemed to elude me.

I struggled with disordered eating.
One of the worst things about it was that it completely messed up my relationship with food and led to decades of all kinds of disordered eating.

And I didn’t even realise that it was my harsh judgment of my body that was the root cause of my difficulties with eating.

I just thought I was greedy and had to work hard to control myself.

I thought I'd never recover.
My obsession with my looks affected every area of my life, and I often felt insecure and depressed as a result.

There were even times when I thought that death would be the only way out of this suffering.

Because I’d struggled so long and had tried and failed to recover so many times, I thought that this problem was a part of my identity, and something I’d never be free from.

At the age of 40, I fully recovered!
But I’m happy to say that I was totally wrong about that – it’s a very good thing to be wrong sometimes!

And a few years ago I fully healed in this area. I now hardly ever think about what I look like, let alone worry about it! And I’ve never been happier. 🤩🎉

My eating problems are a thing of the past.

These days my relationship with food is easy, natural and problem-free, just as it was when I was a little girl before any dysfunction set in.

And without the preoccupation with my looks and food draining my energy, I now have so much more time to devote to enjoying life, trying out new things and treasuring being with people I love.

I now feel secure in the way I look, not because I conform to all the bogus ‘beauty’ standards that get shoved down our throats throughout our lives, but because I realise, deep down, that real beauty can never be reduced to any metric. It is simply what we see when we observe the world through the lens of love.

I believe everyone can recover.
Having healed in this area myself, I'm now passionate about sharing my insights with others so they can enjoy the freedom I do now.

Freedom is your birthright.

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve struggled with these problems, or how severely they've affected you, please rest assured that you can get better.

You can wake up from the nightmare, and go on to live a fulfilling, enjoyable life.

HAVE YOU BEEN STRUGGLING TO HEAL BY YOURSELF? 😩
If you're ready to end the war with your body, but have been struggling to change by yourself, I'm here to help.

Having a non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings, as well as guidance and encouragement from someone who's been where you are, but has made it to the other side, can get you where you want to go faster and easier than if you just keep trying to figure it all out by yourself.

You don't have to heal alone, and I don't think we're meant to.

HAVE YOU FOUND TRADITIONAL THERAPY DIDN'T MAKE MUCH DIFFERENCE? 🥺
While I found traditional therapy helpful in many ways, I came out of it still feeling like I was trapped - trapped in a body which made me feel ugly, unattractive and miserable. I was stuck in the belief that my body was undesirable and I was therefore worth less than people with 'better' bodies. This left me feeling inferior, inadequate and depressed.

But if I tried to change my appearance, that gave me an eating disorder and made my life pitifully small - I just became obsessed with food, exercise and routines/treatments to 'improve' the way I looked. It was a very sad, desperate little existence.

Traditional therapy ultimately didn't change how I felt about my body.

WHAT ACTUALLY HELPED ME 🙌
Fortunately, I eventually found something that did, and that's what I now share with people through my work.

What ultimately freed me from the chains of body image hell was twofold:

A radical questioning of all my beliefs about what makes someone beautiful, attractive, desirable and valuable that liberated me from a lifetime of cultural conditioning. Traditional therapy often just accepts this brainwashing about beauty as 'a fact of life' which you need to find a way to cope with. My perspective is much more radical and therefore much more freeing than that(!); and
A clearer understanding of the inside-out nature of life (i.e. that my feelings reflect my thinking rather than events or circumstances) and that there is so much more to me than my habitual thoughts. That transformed not only my experience of my body, but my experience of life as a whole, and has been the most wonderful, profound and glorious epiphany - exceeding any hopes I ever could have had about how beautiful life can be!

LET ME HELP YOU HEAL YOUR BODY IMAGE. 🫶

So, if you’re ready to…

🥰 learn how to appreciate your own unique true natural beauty;

🥰 free yourself from the burden of worrying about what you look like, especially as you get older;

🥰 feel more secure in your own sense of unconditional self-worth;

🥰 have the confidence to go on dates or enjoy your relationship with your current partner more fully;

🥰 enjoy the sensual and sexual pleasures your body has to offer you, as it is right now;

🥰 spend your money on useful/fun things rather than on risky/costly attempts to change your body;

🥰 start thriving instead of just surviving;

... then I'm here to help!

TWO WAYS I CAN HELP YOU HEAL YOUR BODY IMAGE

I've produced lots of FREE resources to help people who are struggling with body image. Please check them out if you'd like to get on the road to recovery.
If my perspective resonates with you and you're ready to go deeper, check out From Judgement To Joy, my signature Body Image Healing One-To-One Coaching Programme, designed to transform your experience of your body, so you can finally make peace with your appearance and get on with enjoying your one and precious life.

ANY QUESTIONS? 🙋🙋🏽‍♀️
Please don't hesitate to contact me at maria@mariamorgan.info if you have any questions about the Body Image Healing support I provide or my other offerings.

I'd be delighted to be your coach and companion on your journey to a more peaceful, joyful and fulfilling life. 🥰

Lots of love,

Maria
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Testimonials

Read what clients have said about working with me.

Before I started coaching with Maria, I didn’t think it would be possible for sessions over Zoom to really make any difference to me. So I was genuinely surprised by how much each session with Maria changed my thoughts, and how that change would impact me the following day. I was also surprised to see that I really could change my relationship to food and the way I thought about myself. Before the sessions I had very little hope of becoming free of my "food addiction", but now I feel like I’m about to break free from that restricted life of punishments and hatred. Maria offers a safe space to talk freely and is very open and understanding, even when it comes to what some people might consider ‘weird’ thoughts. For me, it often felt like the kind of gentle hug I needed as a small child. It gave me a better understanding of my history and my actions. Maria’s coaching is very helpful if you want to learn to love yourself and take better care of yourself. She also has lots of knowledge on the topic and related topics, and many inspirational mantras and other readings. I write this as someone who had been to therapy for eating disorders among other things for ten years. I’ve also had lots of psychiatric treatments, and all those years being in hospital or going to therapy didn’t help me as much as Maria’s coaching. I have been able to see another truth and love both myself and others more. Thanks to Maria’s help, I have been able to access the wisdom that I had inside all along – it had just been covered up by painful and misleading beliefs.
Sophia Hector, Sweden

I would recommend Maria to anyone who is struggling with intense emotions and intrusive thoughts. She is a great listener and is very good at sharing her experiences with anxiety, eating disorders, and body dysmorphic disorder in a way that will help you with your own struggles. I have had a while to reflect on our conversation and I wish that when I was struggling with my eating disorder and trauma someone would have told me I would be fine if I took a moment to just exist and that I didn’t have to spend every single moment constantly trying to improve myself or work on healing. It would have made life so much less overwhelming than it felt at the time. In just one session over Zoom, Maria provided me with insight that changed my perspective on things in a meaningful way. I thought I understood what it meant to live in the moment, but I honestly did not. This lack of understanding of what it means to just let yourself exist in the moment is at the root of my anxiety. I did not think I could have a life free from anxiety, but talking to Maria made me see that I really can if I let go of the conditioning that I impose upon myself. What I appreciated the most about our conversation was that she encouraged me to reflect on my thoughts and experiences in a way that felt empowering. When I walked away, I did not feel like I had a list of things I needed to do before I will be OK like I did when I would leave my therapist's office. I felt like I am OK right now and I really needed that.
Erika Steele, Alabama, U.S.A.

Collaborating with Maria as my coach/guide was truly transformative. Maria's profound listening created a space where I felt genuinely supported and cared for throughout our journey. Whenever I encountered obstacles, she skillfully guided me toward alternative perspectives, opening my eyes to new possibilities. Maria's non-judgmental approach allowed me to express myself freely, and through her insightful questions, I discovered solutions that were previously hidden. Her presence is gentle and inviting, yet her commitment to helping others is both authentic and powerful. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Maria; she will empower you to reach the next level in pursuit of your aspirations.
Siarra Decomi, Arizona, U.S.A.

Maria has been a joy to work with and has shared a good deal of valuable information and resources that I will be referring back to for a long time. Her careful listening and gentle, insightful responses have very positively impacted my life, mind, thoughts, and heart. I'm having night dreams of transformation of myself. Today I shared some of the information with a friend who was able to relate to it immediately, and to feel differently about the coming anniversary of his daughter's suicide. This work has far-reaching implications, and I am very appreciative to have this opportunity to experience and benefit from it.
Dr. N.S. Goodman, Missouri, U.S.A.

Dear Maria, Thank you for your time and for providing a space for me to talk and reflect on things I've been struggling with. I found it easy to talk to you and at no point felt like you were 'interrogating' me or manipulating the conversation. You were gentle and patient but also warm and encouraging. I liked that you made yourself human too and allowed me a glimpse of some of your struggles. I am grateful for our sessions and feel they have helped me find some inner peace and now feel able to reflect on things in a more positive way.
T.H., Devon, U.K.

Thank you, Maria, for sharing your insights with me and being a listening ear. You have helped me to see clarity again whilst I had been overworked and almost burned out. Thank you for your warmth, wisdom, kindness, and most of all, time. Maria is a true beacon of light and has so much to offer in her divine service. Thank you.
Sarah, Cheshire, U.K.

I have had the pleasure of working with Maria as my coach for the last several months. She is very kind and understanding. It is very clear that she has had some major insights around the understanding of how our thoughts create our feelings, especially when it comes to food issues and body image. She was helpful in pointing me in the direction of not taking my conditioned thinking too serious and directing me back towards my inner guidance and following my wisdom. I would recommend her as a coach for anyone who is struggling.
E.H., Florida, U.S.A.

Maria helps people who struggle with body image or have body dysmorphia and is absolutely amazing at what she does. Her blog posts and free eBook are helping me and I've just been to her online workshop which was really enjoyable! She can help bring a healthier relationship to our own bodies and bring more acceptance and self love into our lives.
Mike Unsworth, Stockport, U.K.
Workshop Attendee

Maria creates a beautiful, safe, and non-judgemental loving space for people healing from body image issues. Thank you Maria!
Danielle Desiree, U.S.A.
Workshop Attendee

I was unsure what to expect when I saw these workshops, but I have had the opportunity to see so much in myself and how I view my physical form. Maria is so lovely; looking from her own experience and others enabled me to reflect on myself, to see the similarity in my thinking about my body. I am starting to understand myself more and where my views of my body come from. All this within a lovely, caring safe space. Thank you.
Mic, Isle of Wight
Workshop Attendee

Thank you so much for everything you do! Thank you for the safe space you create with your Zoom meetings. It's incredible how like-minded individuals meet and share similar experiences and how insightful that is. You know I have been around the understanding of the three principles for a while now and because nothing is accidental, I stumbled across you... And something instantly clicked... Your energy, your calmness, your understanding is so uplifting and it's a joy to be around you! The insights you share are so valuable and I resonate with everything you share! Thank you for bringing light, Maria!
Stela Rafailova, Torquay, U.K.
Workshop Attendee

The body image workshops are helping me to rethink about my body and how society places unrealistic standards on image that is very unhealthy. Maria provides a safe environment to discuss sensitive topics and lends great advice and guidance to help you learn to love exactly who you are.
Kellie, Vermont, U.S.A.
Workshop Attendee

I dropped into Maria’s workshops because I had been noticing sad thoughts about the increased size of my body. I was starting to think daily about what I could do to get fitter and healthier and starting to feel disappointed in myself for not moving more and eating better whenever I saw my body in the shower or was feeling uncomfortable in a chair. I knew I needed insights, not outside motivation and willpower. After just a few workshops of being in the kind and interesting conversations, it clicked in my mind - 'well of course my body has changed while I’ve been unwell, and as I recover and increase my health then my body will most likely change again.' I was reminded that my lifestyle decisions and recovery journey will be wise for me and my body when my mood is not lowered by untrue thinking but when I’m ok in the now. Maria gently challenges our thinking and I’ve enjoyed noticing my thoughts about beauty in others.
Leah Hobson, Barnard Castle, U.K.
Workshop Attendee

I absolutely loved the workshops with Maria that I attended. I love the way she shares the three principles understanding in relation to body image. It’s really helped me to relax about the way I look. Conforming to current beauty standards has always been difficult and I love the possibility that this is no longer required. Already I feel a sense of freedom in that.
Julie, Scotland
Workshop Attendee

Maria is such a dear heart - a breath of fresh air - a real human being! I can't help but notice that since meeting her and attending her sessions, I have felt encouraged, seen, heard, more myself - in effect - better. I could list all her sterling qualities, but perhaps it would be more to the point to list what is missing...she refrains from "teaching". She has undone any sense, however subtle, of "hierarchy" - as if anyone has more access to "Wisdom" than anyone else. She doesn't try to "coach" unless someone has specifically asked for feedback. After minus-ing these all-too-common attributes, what is left is just simple, unassuming human-ness - a space wherein our own natural being can blossom. What a relief!
Molly Melloan, Vermont, U.S.A.

Maria is a humble, warm person, who knows how to listen. Her thoughtful comments give me new perspectives on old issues.
Jo, Israel

The Lens of Love Community is a warm, safe, loving place to express and explore who you are, and how you feel. Feel heard and understood with no judgement, whatever you say. Receive feedback from no one, from everyone or just from the person you need to hear from that day. That's up to you. Discuss inspiring books, though you don't need to read them to join in. Express yourself in whatever way you want to that day, be it an outpouring of frustration, a song, or a poem that brings you peace. Maria guides us through all this with such gentle care and love that we hardly notice that we are being guided. She is humble and yet wise, always listening to the group and looking for ways to make it even better. Everything is done, as the name says, through the lens of love.
Jo Levitt, Rehovot, Israel
Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ member

Accepting. Calm. Empathy. Open. Safe. Loved - these are words that come to mind when I think of The Lens of Love Community and the people there. It is a beautiful Community where everyone is free to show up just as they are. There are no expectations about how you need to be and Maria has created a very safe space. She's been really careful to be led by the group whilst staying true to the aims and the purpose of the group. I haven't been able to make all the meetings but always feel welcome and part of the Community when I can make it. I always leave feeling pleased I went to meetings. Thank you Maria for serving us all, for your openness and your love, authenticity and genuine care.
Becky, Yorkshire, U.K.
Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ member

I love this Community! I feel absolutely free to share anything about myself. Everyone is open-minded and caring, and allows you to speak without any judgement. You can turn up however you are in life and learn something from the meeting. There are different types of meetings, and I like the ones where people get some time allocated to discuss anything they want. Maria herself facilitates the meetings very well. I like the laid-back nature where you can have your camera on/off, turn up for some and not for others, arrive a little late if needed. It makes me feel at home and relaxed. It's really a lovely Community and I'm happy to be part of it.
Michael Unsworth, Stockport, England, UK
THE LENS OF LOVE COMMUNITY member

Maria is warm and welcoming, it feels like going to your second home when you enter The Lens of Love Community. I felt free to speak when I wanted to and free to be quiet when I wanted to. Everyone is respectful. I said some things that were uncomfortable for me to share and that felt quite safe. I highly recommend her Community to anyone who wants no hierarchy and no pressure.
Carolyna, U.S.A.
THE LENS OF LOVE COMMUNITY member

❤️‍🩹 FROM JUDGEMENT TO JOY ❤️‍🩹

End the war with your body and start enjoying your life to the full!

You can read about my decades-long struggle with body image and my subsequent healing transformation here.

**Who is the From Judgement To Joy Programme for?**

The Judgement To Joy Programme is for you if you're fed up with worrying about what you look like and want to stop judging your body and finally feel at ease in your own skin, but don't know how. It's:

in-depth because it covers all the most common beliefs which are the cause of body image suffering.
bespoke because it's a one-to-one experience, which means everything will be tailored to your individual history, interests, preferences and needs.
structured. The programme consists of 24 modules covering all the topics I think you'll need to explore to transform your relationship with your body.
transformative because it gets to the roots of body image suffering by enabling you to see past the beliefs that are causing it.

What's the aim of the Programme?

The Programme will help you break free from shame, obsession and insecurity when it comes to your appearance, so you can start enjoying your body and your life to the full.

This means you'll no longer make your happiness contingent upon your appearance meeting certain bogus standards, and you'll be free to live the life you want without being burdened by body image concerns.

What are the specific goals of the Programme?

In the Programme, I'll support, guide and encourage you to:

❤️‍🩹 unlearn all the rules about how people are 'supposed to look';

❤️‍🩹 question all your beliefs about what makes someone attractive and become open to a fresh, healthier perspective;

❤️‍🩹 worry less about what other people think of the way you look;

❤️‍🩹 worry less about what you think of the way you look(!);

❤️‍🩹 not become derailed by seeing your reflection in the mirror or seeing photos of yourself you don't like;

❤️‍🩹 deal with other people's judgements, whether real or perceived, of your appearance, so that they no longer crush you or determine your behaviours;

❤️‍🩹 recognise that your negative opinion of your appearance is the legacy of a lifelong process of toxic brainwashing that has eroded your ability to see yourself clearly;

❤️‍🩹 navigate painful feelings, including disgust, shame and despair, about your body, wisely, so you become less afraid of them, and they no longer hold you back from living a full, meaningful and enjoyable life;

❤️‍🩹 discern which thoughts to respect and pay attention to, and which ones to leave alone, so that you stop torturing yourself with your own thinking;

❤️‍🩹 start enjoying the sensual pleasures of your body now and stop waiting until your appearance 'improves';

❤️‍🩹 tap into the healing power of authentic creative self-expression;

❤️‍🩹 find a true refuge within yourself - a place of calm tranquility, inner freedom and emotional safety - and hang out there more often;

❤️‍🩹 uncover your real priorities, values and interests and align your life with these;

❤️‍🩹 become a role model for self-love and self-respect for everyone you interact with.

How do you take the Programme?

The programme is taken in 24 one-to-one coaching sessions, each lasting 90 minutes.

These can be scheduled at a frequency of your choosing (e.g. weekly, twice a week, monthly etc.). You can also change the frequency during the programme if you wish.

All sessions will be on Zoom.

What's the format? What will we do in each session?

Each session will take one of my blog posts as a starting point for discussion. These blog posts comprise the programme modules. You can find the list of topics that will form the syllabus below.

Each blog post ends with a series of questions. I'll invite you to share your reflections on these questions during each session.

I'll provide coaching guidance to help you identify blind spots that might be too difficult for you to see yourself, and emotional support and encouragement if the discussion brings up painful feelings.

Each module is designed to help you have insights that will change the way you relate to your thoughts and feelings about your body. If one of the topics doesn't feel especially relevant to you, you'll be free to bring up other issues - we can take the discussion in the direction it needs to go to meet your needs.

Please be aware that I will continually review and refine the course content. Nevertheless, this outline will give you a very good idea of what we'll cover.

Click on the headings below if you'd like to read any of the topics.

Modules

How much time commitment does the Programme require?

There will be no mandatory homework in addition to the 24 coaching sessions.

If possible, between sessions, you'll try and make some time to reflect on what we discussed last time and read the next module (takes approx. 5 minutes).

You might wish to jot down any insights/thoughts/questions that arise and bring them along to the next session. However, this is not mandatory.

I can also make suggestions of things you can read or listen to between sessions to reinforce what we've discussed. This is likely to consolidate your learning and accelerate your progress. However, looking at these is optional and will depend upon how much time you have.

How does the Programme work? How will it help you heal your body image?

When we're suffering with negative thoughts and feelings about the way our bodies look, we are suffering from the impact of believing painful lies about what attractiveness is, who we truly are, and where our worth and wellbeing come from.

Most of us will have picked up these lies, or misunderstandings, from the culture in which we live - parents, relatives, friends, romantic partners, bullies, the diet / fashion / beauty industries, (social) media etc.

When we see through these lies, we free ourselves from their grip and experience a fresh perspective, and our suffering - and all the attitudes, feelings and behaviours associated with it - falls away. Sometimes this happens suddenly. More commonly, it's a gradual process of awakening.

The truth will set you free.

An insight-based Programme

The Programme is thus designed to help facilitate you having insights - deep shifts in your perspective on your body and life itself. You can have insights at any time - during a session, or between sessions e.g. while in the shower, doing the washing-up or walking your dog!

We usually have insights when we're feeling relaxed and our mind is not 'working'. My mother always used to say that when she was struggling with a crossword puzzle, the answer would come to her when she took a break. Having insights is usually like that! That's all to say that this Programme is not about lots of 'doing' and is more about 'seeing' differently.

Turning away from your habitual thoughts can feel uncomfortable and scary. It takes courage and humility. Even though they are causing you pain, they are also familiar, and leaving them behind can feel very daunting.

Having support often helps to keep you heading in the right direction. As someone who has already been on this journey, I will be there to guide and encourage you. 😊

How is this Programme different from traditional therapy?

There are both similarities and differences. As with most therapy, I will offer a confidential, non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Unlike therapy:

✅ I will share my own experience of body image suffering and healing. Most therapists are not allowed to divulge anything about their own lives. I don't think it makes sense to hold back from sharing about the insights that helped me make peace with my body.

✅ I won't diagnose you. When it comes to body image suffering, disordered eating, exercise addition and related problems, I don't think diagnoses are usually very helpful. They can give the misleading impression that your suffering and healing trajectory is medically predetermined. I don't think that's true. See more about this in the FAQs section below.

✅ I won't primarily offer you techniques or lists of things to do. The Programme is designed for you to have insights about yourself, your experience and life itself. It's less about doing and more about seeing things differently. When you see things differently, your emotions and behaviours will naturally change. Healing shouldn't be a constant battle - it should make your life easier.

✅ Therapists tend to spend a lot of time getting you to recount things that happened in your past. While this may be fruitful in order to help you to recognise that your unhealthy beliefs came from fallible human beings and are therefore not trustworthy, I don't think it's necessary to keep going over your most painful experiences.

✅ Therapists tend to focus just on the content of your thinking. I will do this too. But I will also encourage you to get curious about where that thinking comes from and the nature of thought itself.

✅ Therapists tend to completely leave out the spiritual dimension to life. But we are all spiritual whether we use the word 'spiritual' or not. Our spirit is what animates our body and it's what differentiates us from a corpse! Everything that makes life worth living is intangible and invisible i.e. love, kindness and wisdom. The Programme will take a deep dive into this truth. For me, this exploration of the spiritual is what took me from feeling like a victim of my body to real joy and genuine freedom!

✅ When treating Body Dysmorphia Disorder, some therapists appear to accept cultural biases around attractiveness. They appear to believe that body image suffering stems from someone having an inaccurate perception of how well their appearance conforms with today's so-called 'beauty' standards. I refute this position and think it acts as a barrier to complete healing by reinforcing the ideas that give rise to the suffering in the first place.

Why will this work for me when traditional therapy hasn't?

For me, traditional therapy doesn't usually go deep enough. It doesn't get to the root of body image suffering - how is it created from identification with insecure thoughts. And it doesn't focus on where healing comes from - a rise in our level of consciousness and a stronger connection with the love and wisdom within.

It also led me to believe that certain life adverse life experiences made some degree of mental illness inevitable. I no longer believe this. I've witnessed so many people who've been through terrible traumas go on to lead happy, fulfilling lives.

The way I see it, what makes the difference between people who heal and people who don't is not the severity of their adverse experiences, but how deeply they understand how their experience of life is created and who they truly are.

Traditional therapy typically leaves out the most important thing of all - the key to healing - and that's a deeper sense of our true spiritual nature, and knowing how to relate to the thinking that takes us away from that. In this Programme we'll go deeper and look at who you really are, how thoughts create your experience of life whether you're aware of what they are or not.

This is transformative.

Will your Programme work for everyone?

I would say you need to bring the following three qualities to bear if the Programme is to help you:

Humility: You will need to become open to questioning everything you think you know and recognising that your mind may be wrong about many things. This is not always easy. But it's necessary.
Curiosity: You will need to be genuinely interested in a different perspective than the one that is currently making you sick and miserable.
Courage: You will need to be willing to step outside your comfort zone and embrace emotional discomfort. This takes enormous courage which is why it's so important to have support. A key purpose of the Programme is for me to offer you that support.

But what if it doesn't work for me? 🥺😩

I recognise that the ideas we have about attractiveness can sometimes be extremely hard to change - they're so pervasive after all. And we tend to have such strong feelings about our bodies.

I've also been on many excellent courses myself on a wide variety of topics in the past and have witnessed that there are usually some people who don't appear to benefit during the course itself.

Furthermore, we're all at different stages of recovery with different levels of awareness. That means you might need / want more help after the Programme ends.

I don't want anyone to complete my Programme and feel that they'll be cut off from all support if they're still haven't had the insights they need to have a nicer experience of their body.

That's why I'll offer you FREE access to my online membership, The Lens of Love Community, FOR A WHOLE YEAR after the Programme finishes! 💝 In weekly Community meetings you'll be able to get regular, ongoing coaching support from me in a group setting.

Testimonials

You can read feedback from people who've worked with me here: Testimonials

Investment

£1500

To be paid in full after your FREE discovery call - see below.

Enquire now!

If you're interested in taking the Programme, please complete this short, straightforward form: From Judgement to Joy Programme Enquiry Form.

I'll then contact you to schedule a FREE 90-minute discovery call. The purpose of this call is twofold. It will give you:

the chance to get to know me and get a feel for what it would be like to work with me. I'll ask you to tell me all about your history with body image and what you'd like help with; and
the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the Programme or anything else that feels relevant to help you decide whether we'd be a good fit to work together.

After this discovery call you'll be able to make an informed decision about whether you want to go ahead and invest in the Programme.

The ball will be in your court.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are you a therapist? What are your credentials?

No, I am not a therapist. I do not treat or diagnose medical conditions. If you need medical advice, please consult a doctor.

I share the insights that helped me stop judging my appearance and start enjoying my body and my life to the full after a decades-long struggle with body image and disordered eating.

While I have had some traditional therapy in the past, and recognise that many people find this beneficial, I have consciously decided not to train as a psychotherapist/counsellor because that is not what helped me recover the most.

Moreover, I think the current cultural practice of issuing people with lifelong mental illness labels can have dire consequences. All too often it leads to people staying stuck in suffering as they come to identify with their own worst habits of thought. Diagnoses can thus turn into self-fulfilling prophecies.

I want to offer you something more than merely coping with symptoms for the rest of your life. I want you to realise your own healing potential, so you can have a whole new and nicer experience of your body, and life as a whole.

You can read more about this perspective in a book entitled Beyond Diagnosis: a paradigm shift from pathology to innate health by Chana Studley. My story of body image healing is featured as one of the case studies in the book.

I participated in a 6-month coach training programme with Rohini Ross and Angus Ross to study this understanding of our innate health and deepen my grounding in its key principles.

A final point about me and my way of working: Although I've found the three principles conversation extremely helpful, I'm not dogmatic about it. My abiding focus will always be to help you find whatever will help you experience more wellbeing and less suffering in your life. I recognise that we are all unique and that there are many routes to recovery. My objective is to support you on your individual journey which may end up looking very different from my own. There is beauty in our diversity!

What if I'm not 'spiritual'? Could this still help me?

There is no need to identify yourself as 'spiritual' in order to experience wellbeing, be a force for good in the world or live a productive, fulfilling life. I understand that spiritual language and concepts can be off-putting to many people, and there are often good reasons for that. As a result, I will do my best to adjust my language to suit your needs, as necessary.

You don't have to believe in guardian angels, use crystals, read Tarot cards, eschew modern medicine and give up all your worldly possessions to go and find yourself in the Himalayas, to realise that your thinking is making you sick and miserable! 😆

The Programme will never require you to believe anything you don't believe. Instead, it's about helping you to become more familiar with more of who you are beyond your habitual thinking. Like a scientist, you will do experiments and learn from the results. This is experiential learning and doesn't require blind faith.

Why a Programme rather than open-ended coaching?

The blind spots we have about our appearance can be really hard to identify, especially since they're almost universally propagated. The programme that I've created provides you with a roadmap for identifying these blind spots one by one. As we go through the common misunderstandings that lead to body image suffering together, you'll be able to free yourself from the grip of all of them in turn.

Without this structure, there is the risk is that you would continue to mistake the misunderstandings causing your suffering for truth, and see them simply as 'the way things are' and 'something you have to put up with'.

Do I have to appear on camera?

If you feel self-conscious about how you look, you are welcome to keep your camera switched off during the sessions on Zoom. You can also keep your camera on, but turn off the self-view, so you don't have to see yourself if that's what bothers you most.

I'd encourage you to be brave and switch your camera on if you possibly can as the programme progresses and you get more familiar with me, even if it's just briefly, but you'll be put under no pressure to do this.

Is the Programme suitable for men?

Yes, of course. Men can struggle terribly with body image, and unfortunately the problem is becoming more widespread with each passing year. Only the details of the specific expectations for how a person's body should look differ according to gender.

We may therefore have to 'translate' some of the modules to a male experience since they were written from my experience as a woman. Nevertheless, the nature of the suffering and the solution are exactly same.

Is there anyone who the Programme would NOT be suitable for?

If the following apply to you, the programme probably won't be right for you at this time.

❌ You have a fundamental belief that recovery is not possible for anyone, and you find it insulting for anyone to suggest that it is.

❌ You are in a crisis and are in need of urgent medical care. Please note that I am not a doctor and I don't diagnose anyone or treat any specific medical condition. I share my experience of healing, which many people find beneficial, but it is no substitute for medical intervention. If you have concerns about your health, please consult a qualified physician in the first instance.

❌ You are only looking to commiserate with me about how awful it is to struggle with body image issues. During the Programme you'll have space to fully and openly express your pain and suffering, which is so important for healing, but I will also encourage you to explore your potential to heal, learn, grow and change.

❌ You are solely interested in finding ways to change your appearance and do not recognise the psychological component of your suffering at all. You are most welcome to do the Programme if you'd like to look different and if you are doing things to change or to try to change your appearance. But if that's all you're interested in, then this programme won't be for you.

Enquire now!

If you're interested in taking the Programme, please complete this short, straightforward form: From Judgement to Joy Programme Enquiry Form.I'll then contact you to schedule a FREE 90-minute discovery call. The purpose of this call is twofold. It will give you:

the chance to get to know me and get a feel for what it would be like to work with me. I'll ask you to tell me all about your history with body image and what you'd like help with; and
the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the Programme or anything else that feels relevant to help you decide whether we'd be a good fit to work together.

After this discovery call you'll be able to make an informed decision about whether you want to go ahead and invest in the Programme. The ball will be in your court.

Any more questions? 🙋🙋🏽‍♀️

Please don't hesitate to contact me at maria@mariamorgan.info if you have any questions about the Programme, or my other offerings.

I'd be delighted to be your guide on your journey to a more peaceful, joyful and fulfilling life. 🥰

Lots of love,

Maria

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Do you often see yourself through a filter of harsh judgements?

Would you like to view yourself with more compassion?

Are you interested in the possibility of feeling more love, joy and peace in your life?

Do you think that sounds like a good idea?!

If so, I invite you to join me in Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ - a loving Community without hierarchy or dogma, where we meet every week online to support one another to learn, heal and thrive!

Together we help one another drop the filter of judgement we see ourselves through, so we can come to see through the lens of love instead, and thus make the most of the precious time we have on earth!

You are welcome to bring whatever you are struggling with to Community meetings - whether that be anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, addictions, body image insecurities, disordered eating, relationship difficulties, financial worries, work stress, health issues, depression, grief, loneliness, overwhelm, fears related to dire political/global developments, or other challenging experiences/circumstances.

Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ is a place you can come and share from the heart, unburden yourself, touch into the stillness within, and reconnect with your inner wisdom, which will guide you to take whatever right next step makes sense in your life.

But it isn't just a place to share your suffering! You'll also be encouraged to give voice to your achievements, successes, progress, insights and development. We celebrate the good news too!

Nor is it a space solely for talking earnestly about the big questions of life or lofty spiritual matters! 😆 We can keep it real, laugh and have fun as well! Life without humour is simply too hard, and sometimes we all need to take a break from the doom, so we don’t get ground down to the point we can’t function anymore.

In summary, this is a place where all of you is welcome!

A space…

🤗 Where you feel free to show up, even if you’re struggling.

🤗 Where you don't have to 'look your best'. Or always be in a good mood.

🤗 Where it's ok to feel angry, or cry.

🤗 Where you can be yourself and know that nothing else is required.

🤗 To explore new ideas, and different parts of yourself.

🤗 To find healthier perspectives.

🤗 For authentic sharing and meaningful connection.

🤗 To share some of both the ups and downs of this mysterious and rocky road of life.

🤗 Where you can come to get ongoing support and encouragement to face whatever's going on in your life.

🤗 To break destructive habits, let go of beliefs and behaviours that aren't serving you, and develop healthier ways of being in the world.

🤗 To slow down, take time for yourself and reconnect with your own inner wisdom, which will guide you to do whatever makes the most sense for you.

🤗 To enjoy the nourishment of having your human experience witnessed.

🤗 To feel the joy of knowing others deeply.

WHO IS THE COMMUNITY FOR?
This Community is for anyone who wants to see themselves with more love, and less judgement. It’s for everyone who could use some help in keeping love front and centre in their lives.

WHAT IS THE FOCUS/PURPOSE OF THE COMMUNITY?
Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ will give you regular opportunities to come together with likeminded souls to explore what living more from love, and less from judgement, could look like in practice in your life.

Together we explore questions, like…

❓How can we be the medicine we seek? First for ourselves, and then for one another.

❓How can we keep focussed on what’s most important in life?

❓How can we navigate life’s challenges without falling prey to overwhelm and hopelessness?

❓What attitudes, insights, practices and habits can support us to live productive, joyful lives?

❓And how can we remember to include ourselves when it comes to the love we bring to the world? Since so often this seems to be the hardest task of all.

WHY THE FOCUS ON LOVE?
We all know that love that can be a hugely powerful and positive force for change…

💜 It can help us break unhealthy habits and form new, more helpful ones.

💜 It forms the basis of our most meaningful relationships.

💜 It gives us the energy to go after what we want in life.

💜 It can give us the courage to do things we’re afraid of, and learn and grow, as a result.

💜 It drives societal change – people set up charities, form political parties and start social movements to make the world a kinder, fairer place.

💜 And it can inspire us to create beautiful things in our own unique way in service to our fellow human beings.

In short, it’s what makes life worth living!

And yet, so often we get distracted by other priorities, and weighed down by myriad daily concerns, that we forget about love. Or it takes a backseat. And we fall back into the habit of being unkind to ourselves because it’s what we’re most used to.

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HELPING ONE ANOTHER LEARN HOW TO LOVE OURSELVES
Because we’ve all heard things like, “You need to love yourself more.”, but a lot of the time we just don’t know what that means in practice. So, it gets forgotten or dismissed as impractical.

Perhaps your critical inner voice focuses on the appearance of your body, and you feel inadequate, unattractive and undesirable because of your perceived 'flaws'.

If so, I can relate. I felt that way for much of my life too.

Or perhaps your critical voice focuses on other aspects of your life. Perhaps it criticises you for your apparent ‘deficiencies’ in other areas. Perhaps you don’t feel clever, capable, successful or likeable enough.

Or perhaps it’s a combination. We are often hard on ourselves in many different ways!

If so, please know that you are not alone.

We live in a culture where many of us feel inadequate. We tend to view our bodies through the filter of harsh judgements. And we often extend this critical attitude to all aspects of our lives.

We simply don’t feel deserving of love just as we are. We think we need to improve ourselves, often in many ways, before we become worthy of love.

Or we just don’t know how to be kind to ourselves because we’re in the habit of doing the opposite.

I think most of us have a lot to learn when it comes to how we see ourselves. We have become so habituated to viewing ourselves excessively harshly that we don’t even realise that’s what we’re doing. We don’t realise that we’re seeing ourselves through a filter at all. We just think we look ‘flawed’ or our personalities and achievements are ‘lacking’.

That’s why I've created Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ. Because I think most of us need help in learning to see ourselves with love. And we need the presence and care of other people on the same path.

We don’t heal alone.

When we’re feeling low and down about ourselves, it can be really hard to break the habit by ourselves. We need the energy and wisdom of other people. We need to pool our emotional and spiritual resources.

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A SANCTUARY IN A CRUEL AND CRAZY WORLD
Furthermore, there is a lot of hate, cruelty and violence in the world. The online sphere is full of trolls and harshness. Most societies still struggle with racism, homophobia, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination. The world is especially crazy right now, and there are a lot of dark forces at work that want to move us in the direction of hate, of scapegoating and threatening the most vulnerable members of society. It's devastating and tragic. 💔

It can be hard to feel hopeful against this backdrop of hostility and suffering. And it can be all too easy to become overwhelmed and fall into despair in the face of such cruelty. The world can sometimes be a terrifying and lonely place.

But now is not the time to give up. We need to stand firm and realise the power within each and every one of us to make a positive difference.

And we need to support one another. We're not meant to navigate the struggles of life alone. We are stronger together.

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SELF-CARE AND RESPITE FROM THE DAILY STRUGGLES OF LIFE
At times like this I know that it can sometimes feel selfish to practise self-care. But the reality is that unless we take the time to look after ourselves, we won't be able to help anyone else. Or not sustainably anyway.

After all, how can we make the world a better place if we're at war with ourselves?

My intention is that my membership will support you in getting in touch with the love within you, which will give you the energy and inspiration you need to be the change you want to see in the world.

HELPING YOU STAY FOCUSSED ON WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT
So, I invite you to join me in Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ where we help one another remember what's most important in life - the love that is who we truly are, and the greatest gift we can give the world.

Let's come together and keep our sights firmly focussed on what truly matters.

Regularly.
Dependably.
Tenderly.

Let's keep one another on track!

A COMMUNITY OF EQUALS
Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ is less about 'teaching' and hierarchy than is often the case with this kind of thing. Although I stand ready to share my experience of what's helped me heal in my own life, it's really important to me that this is a Community of equals where there is plenty of room for each of us to find our own way.

I've been on the receiving end of unsolicited advice in so many groups, and I've always felt shut down. I want my Community to be different. The default here is to respect other people's journeys without acting on a compulsion to try to 'fix' or advise, or 'make someone see' something. Instead, each one of us keeps the focus on our own learning and trusts that that is what will benefit other people the most anyway.

It's that kind of spacious, respectful environment that has been most conducive to my own healing, so that's why I want to offer it to other people.

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A PRESENCE-BASED COMMUNITY WITH WEEKLY MEETINGS
Presence and togetherness is at the heart of everything we do in Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ. That’s why it consists exclusively of live meetings where we can see one another's faces and hear one another's voices.

💗 It's about human connection in real time.

💗 There's no Facebook group. No recordings. None of that noise.

💗 There is no homework.

💗 No pressure to 'look your best'.

💗 No requirement to be in a good mood.

💗 Conversely, this isn't like therapy where it can almost become a habit to feel like you have to bring problems to talk about. Joy is welcome too! You don't need to be struggling to get undivided attention. You don't need to be sick to get help. We celebrate one another's good fortune too!

💗 You can simply rock up however you're feeling, whatever's going on in your life, and know that you will be welcome. After all, isn't that what love's all about? Appreciating and cherishing people just as they are, with the full gamut of emotions that go along with this crazy whirlwind of human experience.

A SUPPORTIVE SPACE WHERE IT'S OK TO BE HUMAN
We all get scared, angry and insecure sometimes. It's nothing to be ashamed of, and we don't need to hide it. And it certainly doesn't mean there's something intrinsically wrong with us or we need fixing. It just means we're human.

And do we really want to bypass the raw beauty of that? I don't know about you, but I find authenticity so much more fulfilling and interesting than a sanitised, presentable version of a person.

So drop the mask and come as you are, and let's celebrate our wholeness! 🥰

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WHAT DO WE DO IN MEETINGS?
There are currently two meeting formats, as follows:

1) Whispers From The Heart
A special space and precious time for uninterrupted sharing and deep listening where you can drop any mask you wear, feel the relief of being accepted just as you are and the nourishment of having your experience witnessed and honoured. Most meetings follow this format.

⭐️ At these meetings we divide the time equally between those present, and each person is allocated a set amount of time to use however they see fit. We take it in turns to share from our hearts in whatever way we feel called to in the moment.

⭐️ The invitation is to explore whatever feels helpful to you in the interests of your own freedom, growth and happiness.

⭐️ You don't have to bring something to the group which is associated with suffering! It can also be something you're excited about or are grateful for.

⭐️ You can spend some, or all, of your allocated time in silence.

⭐️ You're welcome to sing, play music, read things you’ve written or have found helpful, or show pieces of art you've created. It will be up to you. It will be your time to spend as you see fit.

⭐️ I want these meetings to provide you with a regular opportunity to slow down, explore more of who you are, and connect heart-to-heart with other souls.

Feel free to read the Guidelines for Sharing & Giving Feedback in Community Meetings. They are designed with the aim of creating the conditions for people to feel safe to share vulnerably if they wish.

2) Discussion Meetings
📖 Every first Wednesday and the following Sunday of the month will be a Discussion Meeting.

📖 We'll alternate between discussing a book or another topic/resource each month. This will give those who wish to read the book in advance of the meeting at which it will be discussed two months to read it.

📖 Please note that you do NOT have to read the book to attend the meeting at which it will be discussed. Those that have read the book can share their reflections on it, and any insights they've gained. Those who haven't will still be able to participate in the conversation since we'll just use the book as a springboard for a discussion.

📖 I want these meetings to be lively, informal and fun!

📖 There are so many wonderful books and resources out there. Let’s dive into the abundance together and see what jewels we can find! 💎

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TWO MEETINGS PER WEEK - PICK THE ONE(S) THAT SUIT YOUR SCHEDULE
✅ I'm currently offering two meetings per week. If the Community grows, and there is a demand for it, I'll be happy to add another meeting to the schedule in the future.

✅ This is to accommodate people in different timezones, or on different schedules, who are available at different times.

✅ I want there to be a meeting every week that you could attend if you wish.

✅ If you are available for more than one meeting per week, you'd also be most welcome to come along to both meetings.

✅ You don't have to attend the same meeting every week. You can mix and match!

MEETING SCHEDULE
There is a meeting every week at the following times:

Wednesdays U.K. 6pm-7.30pm U.K. / Eastern U.S. 1pm-2.30pm / 10am-11.30am Pacific U.S.
Sundays U.K. 5pm-6.30pm / Eastern U.S. 12pm-1.30pm / Pacific U.S. 9am-10.30am

If your time zone is not covered here, please check World Time Buddy to find out the time where you are.
If you can't work this out, please let me know and I'll help you. 😊

I'll keep the schedule under review to try to ensure it reflects the availability of as many people who want to join as possible.

NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIMES ABOVE?
If you'd like to join the Community, but you're not available to attend meetings at either of the times above, please complete this Availability Questionnaire, and I will notify you when the schedule changes in line with your availability. You'll then be able to decide whether you wish to join at that point.

TESTIMONIALS
Here's what a few members have to say about being a part of Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ:

❝Accepting. Calm. Empathy. Open. Safe. Loved - these are words that come to mind when I think of The Lens of Love Community and the people there.

It is a beautiful Community where everyone is free to show up just as they are. There are no expectations about how you need to be and Maria has created a very safe space.

She's been really careful to be led by the group whilst staying true to the aims and the purpose of the group.

I haven't been able to make all the meetings but always feel welcome and part of the Community when I can make it. I always leave feeling pleased I went to meetings. Thank you Maria for serving us all, for your openness and your love, authenticity and genuine care.❞
Becky, Yorkshire, U.K.
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❝The Lens of Love Community is a warm, safe, loving place to express and explore who you are, and how you feel. Feel heard and understood with no judgement, whatever you say.

Receive feedback from no one, from everyone or just from the person you need to hear from that day. That's up to you.

Discuss inspiring books, though you don't need to read them to join in. Express yourself in whatever way you want to that day, be it an outpouring of frustration, a song, or a poem that brings you peace.

Maria guides us through all this with such gentle care and love that we hardly notice that we are being guided. She is humble and yet wise, always listening to the group and looking for ways to make it even better. Everything is done, as the name says, through the lens of love.❞
Jo Levitt, Rehovot, Israel
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❝I love this Community! I feel absolutely free to share anything about myself. Everyone is open-minded and caring, and allows you to speak without any judgement. You can turn up however you are in life and learn something from the meeting. There are different types of meetings, and I like the ones where people get some time allocated to discuss anything they want. Maria herself facilitates the meetings very well. I like the laid-back nature where you can have your camera on/off, turn up for some and not for others, arrive a little late if needed. It makes me feel at home and relaxed. It's really a lovely Community and I'm happy to be part of it.❞
Michael Unsworth, Stockport, England, UK
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❝Maria is warm and welcoming, it feels like going to your second home when you enter The Lens of Love Community. I felt free to speak when I wanted to and free to be quiet when I wanted to. Everyone is respectful. I said some things that were uncomfortable for me to share and that felt quite safe. I highly recommend her Community to anyone who wants no hierarchy and no pressure.❞
Carolyna, U.S.A.
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VIDEO ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
👀 If you’d like to hear me talking about the Community – its purpose, who it’s for, how the meetings work, and what makes it different from many other such groups – you can watch a 52-minute video I’ve made all about it on YouTube.

👀 You’ll find clickable timestamps in the video description, so that you can jump to the section you’re interested in if you don’t have the time or inclination to watch the whole thing.

CLICK HERE ➡️ Watch this in-depth video about Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ

COST
There is a monthly subscription charge of £30. You can leave anytime.

PLEASE SHARE!
Please feel free to share this information with anyone who you think might be interested. 😊

ANY QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email me at maria@mariamorgan.info and let me know. I’d love to hear from you!

JOIN NOW!
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There are 2 steps to joining Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ, as follows:

1) Complete The Membership Agreement

This document contains important practical information about how the Community will be run.
Please read, complete, sign (by ticking the box at the end) and submit it.

Click here to go to: Tʜᴇ Lᴇɴs ᴏғ Lᴏᴠᴇ Cᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛʏ Membership Agreement

2) Set up your monthly subscription payment

Once you’ve submitted the completed Agreement, I'll email you a link to set up your subscription.
Once I’ve received your first payment, you’ll get an email with the Zoom link for meetings, so you’ll be able to join meetings straight away! 🤩

Have you been struggling for a while by yourself?

Are you suffering with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, lack of confidence, insecurities, stress, loneliness or other psychological problems?

If so, I'm here to help. 😊 You don't have to heal alone, and I don't think we're meant to. I've found it invaluable to have support at difficult times in my life, and I'm now passionate about helping other people who are struggling.

I offer a nonjudgemental, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, so you can find clarity and peace of mind.

MY APPROACH
I've been profoundly helped by an understanding that explains how our experience of life is created from the inside-out and recognises that we are spiritual beings having a human experience.

This understanding provides the foundation of my perspective, not only on how we can solve problems and deal with life's inevitable challenges, but how we can live well in general.

It tells us that circumstances and events don't directly cause us to feel a particular way. There is an invisible intermediary: our thinking. That thinking is often a product of our childhoods, traumas and other powerful societal influences. And it can make us feel insecure and inadequate, and stop us from feeling love and accessing our wisdom.

When we drop out of our habitual, conditioned thinking, we reconnect with our deeper nature which will provide us with the answers we need to navigate life with greater wellbeing. This doesn't mean life will always be easy - we'll still encounter the challenges and hardships that go with the territory of being human - but it will definitely be more enjoyable!

This understanding has many names e.g. The Three Principles of Mind, Consciousness and Thought / Innate Health / The Inside Out Understanding. It was articulated especially well by a man called Sydney Banks. However, the core tenets of this understanding are common to many religions and spiritual traditions.

Jack Pransky summarised it well when he said, “All we are is peace, love and wisdom and the power to create the illusion that we're not.”

Obviously, this just scratches the surface of this profound and lifelong exploration. But I hope it gives you a good sense of the principles behind my work.

I believe that everyone has the capacity to feel love and access wisdom within themselves. This means everyone can heal, learn, grow and have a nicer, experience of life. You don't need to 'cope with' particular symptoms for the rest of your life. This doesn't mean you will heal - not everyone turns away from the noise of their habitual mind long enough to experience a fresh perspective. But if you do, healing is inevitable!

Our time on earth is finite, and we have to make the most of it. Please don't postpone your happiness and freedom indefinitely. Reach out and find out how I might be able to support you. 🥰

TESTIMONIALS
You can read testimonials of other people I've already supported here: Testimonials

COACHING PACKAGES
I offer coaching packages of various durations to support you on your journey to greater wellbeing and peace of mind.

Here are the details:

I allow 90 minutes for each 1:1 coaching session.
All sessions are held on Zoom.
All packages need to be paid for upfront in full via bank transfer, or Stripe if you don't live in U.K.
Please note that you will be free to book further sessions when the package comes to an end if you choose. We all heal at a different pace, are in different financial circumstances and require different types and levels of support at different points in our lives. There is no one size fits all.

INVESTMENT
24-session coaching package: £1500
12-session coaching package: £875
Single session: £90

ENQUIRE NOW!
If you're interested in working with me, please complete this short, straightforward form: Coaching Enquiry Form.

FREE DISCOVERY CALL
I'll then contact you to schedule a FREE 90-minute no-obligation discovery call. This call will be an opportunity to get to know me, find out about how I work, tell me what's on your mind and what you're struggling with, as well as ask any questions you may have.

After this initial conversation, you should be in a position to make an informed decision about whether we'll be a good fit to work together. The ball will be in your court, and it will be up to you to decide whether you want to invest in coaching with me.

Please don't hesitate to email me at maria@mariamorgan.info if coaching is of interest to you and you have further questions.

I look forward to hearing from you! 🥰

Love,

Maria

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Your body is yours to enjoy. It's never too late to heal, and it's always worth it!

List of all blog posts with clickable links

Take a look at the list of topics and click on what appeals to you! If you'd like me to address another topic, please let me know.

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The impacts of poor body image on mental health: findings from The Mental Health Foundation, and tips to address the problem

It's no longer just teenage girls who are negatively impacted by poor body image. A study shows that many adults are suffering too. Fortunately, there are things we can all do to address the problem and create a more body positive culture for everyone.

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The irresistible temptation of 'the body beautiful'

I was sucked in by the lure of 'the body beautiful' for most of my life. But, no longer! I now know deep within my bones where happiness truly comes from. Everyone is free to discover this for themselves and enjoy the freedom that comes with this merciful insight.

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Have you been duped into believing lies because they were stated with conviction? Not all the so-called 'facts' you may have heard about attractiveness are true.

People often speak with great confidence about what is attractive and what isn't, as if they are referring to objective truths. Don't be taken in!

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5 reasons why you're underestimating your attractiveness and how to stop.

Your attractiveness can't be reduced to your body's conformity with the so-called 'beauty' standards. And your mind's negative assessment of your appearance isn't as reliable as it seems. Realising the truth of these facts can free you from a lot of insecurity, so you can get on with enjoying intimacy.

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Are you a compliment junkie? 4 reasons why other people's praise of your looks won't make you truly happy and how you can find real happiness instead.

When you feel insecure about your body, craving compliments about your appearance can be like an addiction. As you access a more reliable source of wellbeing, the compulsive urge to get external validation will fade.

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Are you objectifying yourself? Healing requires you get back to being the subject of your life.

When we objectify ourselves, we forsake our own hopes, dreams, interests and ambitions to try to satisfy the desires of other people. We do this out of the fear that if we don't, we will be cast aside by the world. But the price we pay - betrayal of who we truly are - is too high.

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How my relationship with my appearance changed – the process that took me from suffering to freedom

My experience of healing in the area of body image has not been what I expected. It has been much more wonderful than I could ever have imagined! Here I set out the key changes in perspective that brought about this uplifting shift in my consciousness, and therefore my experience of my body and life in general.

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Are you open to change? What if you're not? And how do people really change anyway?

Even though most of us would like our suffering to be magically taken away from us, we're not actually open to the kind of profound change which would make that possible. But the good news is that can change! If you're interested in how people really change, and what helps increase readiness for change, read on!

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Dreaded photos: how to handle seeing photos of yourself you hate.

If seeing a 'terrible' photo of yourself triggers a spiral of obsessive, desperate thinking, please know that you're not alone. However, the good news is that a shift in perspective can take the sting out of this experience and put it back into a healthy perspective.

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You don't have to wait for the world to ditch today's so-called 'beauty' standards in order to heal: you can be the change you want to see instead.

We have more power than we often realise. When you change, you change the world.

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I wore a dress! (How I had fun breaking my clothes 'rules'.)

Do you spend ages getting ready to go out? Do you worry a lot about what other people think of the way you look? I did for most of my life. But I'm happy to say I've put all that stress and angst behind me now. Getting dressed is easier when you remember that your body isn't an ornament!

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💞«CLICK HERE to get the free talk with insights to heal body insecurities, shame and obsession»💞

FROM JUDGEMENT TO JOY is a one-hour FREE talk to help you break free from shame, obsession and insecurity when it comes to your appearance, so you can start enjoying your body and your life to the full.

In the talk I cover:

The two fundamental beliefs underpinning our suffering when we don't like the way we look.
How we get sucked into buying into these beliefs through a lifetime of cultural conditioning.
The crucial difference between the so-called 'beauty' standards and real beauty.
How trauma can make us more susceptible to pressures to look different/'better'.
The impact of our beliefs on how we see ourselves, whether we're aware of these beliefs or not.
How we heal - willpower and effort don't tend to help us in the long term, so I spoke about what actually helps instead.
Three qualities/attitudes that facilitate healing.
How our suffering can be an opportunity to learn more about who we are, and have a deeper, more fulfilling experience of life.
How we can enjoy the way people look so much more when we replace the filter of judgement with the lens of love.
And lots more!

💞«CLICK HERE to get the free talk with insights to heal body insecurities, shame and obsession»💞

FURTHER SUPPORT

If you'd like further support with healing your body image, please check out my one-to-one body image healing coaching programme, From Judgement To Joy.
You can find also read about other ways to work with me here: Work With Me. 😊

Love,

Maria
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💞«CLICK HERE to access the free course, Making Peace With Your Appearance»💞

GET ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY TODAY
This free course is designed to give you a strong foundation for healing your body image, so you can stop judging your appearance and get on with enjoying your life to the full.

FREE eBOOK: MAKING PEACE WITH YOUR APPEARANCE
It is based on my 34-page eBook, Making peace with your appearance: the top ten misunderstandings that get in the way of your recovery, which sets out what helped me recover after around 30 years of struggle.

10 COMPANION VIDEOS
When you sign up, you'll be emailed a copy of the 34-page eBook and the ten companion videos straight away.

The videos are designed to reinforce the points in the eBook to consolidate your learning.

KEEP ACCESS TO THE COURSE FOR LIFE
You will have lifetime access to the course content.

FURTHER SUPPORT

If you'd like further support with healing your body image, please check out my one-to-one body image healing coaching programme, From Judgement To Joy.
You can find also read about other ways to work with me here: Work With Me. 😊

💞«CLICK HERE to access the free eBook & video course, Making Peace With Your Appearance»💞

If you'd like to arrange a FREE introductory chat to discuss coaching, or if you have any feedback on what you find here, I'd love to hear from you.

Please feel to email me: maria@mariamorgan.info