Feeling good in your body and freeing yourself from body shame is attainable for you.
Next group starts: March 11th 2025!!
You’ve been caught in negative body image cycles. You've been feeling like there’s something wrong with you and your body for some time, but you’re not quite sure what to do about it. You’ve stopped dieting and restricting food and your body has changed as a result and that feels hard. You still feel stuck and alone. You want to feel ok about your body, but you’ve gained weight and it’s challenging to reconcile with this. You feel shame about your body size and sometimes hate it.
You’re also wondering, do others feel like I do? Am I ever going to feel differently?
For so long, you’ve been taught—explicitly or subtly—that your body is flawed, that you’re not enough, and that something needs fixing. These messages often come from society, media, or even well-meaning loved ones.
Over time, you internalize these beliefs, and they plant deep roots of shame.
When you’re told, over and over again, that there’s something wrong with you, it’s not just your body you begin to see as broken—it’s your whole sense of self. Life gets organized around hiding or fixing the parts of you that don’t fit societal standards. You avoid experiences, relationships, and opportunities, convinced you need to “fix” yourself before you can fully show up in the world.
But here’s the profound truth: You Were Never Broken. The real harm comes not from your body, but from the belief that something is wrong with it.
You’re Not Broken: A Women’s Body Image Group That Will Transform The Way You See And Experience Your Body is about breaking free from this cycle of shame and stepping into the realization that your worth has never been tied to your appearance. This small group course and coaching program is designed to help you unlearn the belief that you need to be ‘fixed’ and to support you in healing your relationship with your body from a place of compassion and wholeness.
This program will help you to come home to your body and reorient yourself to your body that was never broken to begin with.
This body image group would be a good fit for you if you:
Identify as a woman over the age of 18.
Are ready and want to make peace with your body and you’re open to explore how shame, perfectionism, anti-fatness, diet/wellness culture and judgment impact you.
Don’t want to go on this journey alone anymore. You want to connect with others that are experiencing similar struggles. You feel lonely in this work and want to be part of a community of women to explore and receive support.
Want to take a step into action. You may still have doubts, but you know that something needs to change with your body image.
Want practical skills to learn how to navigate your relationship with your body.
Are in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or chronic dieting ( past or current).
Appreciate taking the time to journal even if you don’t do it on a regular basis.
Are not sure if you are ready for 1:1 counseling OR you’re getting 1:1 support and want additional group support from a group + community.
Hold yourself to high standards and feel like you can never get things with your body “right”. You’ve rarley been CONSISTENTLY happy about your body.
Wonder if you are ever going feel better about your body. You have read the books or followed people on social media, but nothing seems to be getting better in the way that you desire. Sometimes it feels impossible.
Hold hatred, frustration or disgust for your body
Are a beginner to intermediate level when it comes to body image work. Likely you’ve heard of concepts and/or have worked on stuff on your own, but you’re still learning. You might feel like you know some terms, but you cannot seem to apply them.
This body image support & learning group would not be the right fit for you if you:
Need a higher level of care for eating disorder support.
Don’t enjoy support from a group/from a community
Cannot respect the various identities of others in the group, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation body size and ability.
Aren’t willing to work through online curriculum and set aside time each weekto do so.
What you can expect
In this group, you can expect to find support from fellow participants who truly understand your journey. You’ll gain practical tools and techniques to navigate body image challenges, as well as develop a deeper understanding of the "what," "how," and "why" behind your relationship with your body. This insight will empower you to take meaningful action toward improving your body image.You’ll hear your own experiences reflected in others, feel validated, and receive compassion for your unique lived experience. Through small group coaching with me, we’ll work through the tough spots together, helping you build the confidence to move forward.Additionally, you’ll receive personalized, asynchronous 1:1 coaching, where you can ask questions and receive guidance on your terms. Together, we’ll gather and practice skills that will continue to support you long after the group has ended.
What Kinds Of Things Will You Learn, Develop, and Explore In This Body Image Support & Learning Group?
The tools to have a kinder, more compassionate relationship with your body.
Examine how you’ve inherited body image stories and messages from your family. We will unpack them and rewrite those narratives.
Use time and space to explore how various oppressive systems have affected your relationship to your body. And, how it might be impacting it currently.
Understand how existing coping skills may be negatively impacting your relationship with your body. You will learn what they are, how to identify them and what to do instead.
Engage in journal writing weekly as part of the online curriculum. These questions will help you dig deeper into the places that haven’t felt accessible before.
Learn grounding/breathing techniques for touch body image days and opportunities for reflection in between sessions.
Be able to define body positive, HAES, and body neutrally to decide if they are things that align with your values
Unpack weight stigma and anti-fatness internally and externally to understand how this has impacted you
Be able to identify body image grief- what it sounds like, what it feels like and why it’s important for healing
Connection to a community of women that also face similar challenges to you and are working toward healing their relationship to their body.
And much more…!
You will walk away with way more than we can
cover in 12 weeks!
You deserve to have a peaceful relationship with your body that’s not filled with hatred and disgust.
After all, you and your body have been through a lot.
How Does The Body Image Group Work?
This is a high-touch, small-sized body image coaching group, designed to guide you through a transformative journey. You’ll receive a combination of curriculum delivered online, along with weekly group coaching sessions where we dive deep into the material, process your experiences, and develop the skills to heal your body image.
Each week, you’ll watch video lessons, explore materials, and complete homework at your own pace. When we come together for group coaching, we'll focus on applying these skills, processing challenges, and building a sense of community.
The group coaching sessions are a space for you to process emotions, ask questions, and feel less alone. It’s a supportive environment where you connect with others on similar journeys, because healing is much easier when you're surrounded by a community that gets it.
Additionally, you’ll have access to asynchronous one-on-one coaching with me. This allows you to ask questions at your convenience, and I’ll respond within 48 hours with a personalized video or voice message, offering guidance and support. This gives you the flexibility to reach out when it works for you, without needing to be online at the same time.
When will this group take place? March 2025-May 2025 (Weekly For 12 weeks)
Group Coaching Dates & Time:
Tuesday 3/11: 9 am PST (orientation)
Tuesday 3/18: 9 am PST
Tuesday 3/25: 9 am PST
Tuesday 4/1: 9 am PST
Tuesday 4/8: 9 am PST
Tuesday 4/15: 9 am PST
Tuesday 4/22: 9am PST
Tuesday 4/29: 9 am PST
Tuesday 5/6: 9 am PST
Tuesday 5/13: 9 am PST
Tuesday 5/20: 9 am PST
Tuesday 5/27: 9 am PST
+ Friday 5/30: 9 am PST (One Final Celebratory Session to Reflect and Celebrate Your Progress)
Cost:
Take advantage of the early bird discount and enroll for just $695( $231 per month) by 2/19. After that, the price will increase to $750 ($250 per month). Payment plans are available at no extra cost.
What you get:
Weekly body image lessons dropped live
twelve virtual group coaching and support sessions
Printable worksheets for each lesson with journaling questions to facilitate learning
Recorded meditations
asynchronous 1:1 coaching directly from me, katherine Metzelaar,to ask questions along the way!
What Will you Focus On And Learn About In This Group?
BODY NEUTRALITY, BODY SAFETY, OPPRESSIVE BEAUTY IDEALS , SELF-OBJECTIFICATION, BODY IMAGE SELF-COMPASSION, RECONNECTING TO YOUR BODY, WEIGHT STIGMA, BODY IMAGE STORIES AND HOW TO CHANGE NEGATIVE SELF-TALK, BODY IMAGE GREIF, BODY RECLAMATION, CULTIVATING BODY CONFIDENCE, AND HOW TO EXPERIENCE JOY AND PLEASURE IN YOUR BODY.
As a group, we will work together. You will get support to create a sense of self-worth that is not based on body shape and weight. You will receive the tools to appreciate your body and connect with others experiencing similar challenges.
TESTIMONIALS
“My experience with the group was incredibly healing. The program covered essential topics in a way that felt accessible, relatable, and well-paced. The focus on reclaiming your body, rejecting societal norms, and embracing body liberation was transformative. I was especially impacted by the education on the harmful effects of diet and wellness culture, and the practices related to self-love and compassion that offered deeper healing from shame.
One of the most valuable takeaways was learning how to challenge the conditioning around body image. I now have more freedom and self-acceptance, and I’m committed to unlearning the harmful ideas I once held. The group structure was helpful, and I appreciated the opportunity to connect with others.
I wholeheartedly recommend this group to anyone looking to heal their relationship with their body and break free from harmful societal standards. It’s been a game-changer for me and I believe it can be for others too."
-Laurie , TNB participant
“This group has taught me that this is a process, not linear, but that we never go all the way back to the beginning. Thoughts I had were similar to others no matter if we viewed ourselves as a larger or smaller bodied. Writing out our thoughts and sharing with others was empowering. Katherine did an amazing job connecting with us/me on that and helped me feel extremely validated. Katherine’s compassion for everyone in the group was amazing. The pacing of each session was also really good for me. I never felt rushed, but the time went too fast.”
-Erin, YNB Participant
“The way the group was mediated was exceptional. Katherine’s style of listening and ensuring what she heard correctly created a safe, non-judgemental space to get vulnerable and share real issues/limiting beliefs. I'm most taking away the strength to keep fighting for a life full of experiences. Our discussions solidified my belief that my body is just a vessel and I’m so much more.”
-Amy, YNB participant
“My experience of this group was a breath of fresh air. Feeling so disconnected from people (particularly during a pandemic!) as I wrestled with understanding my "post-three-babies" body was hard work... I always felt like I was alone in my struggles, because so few people talk about how they feel about their body. Connecting with other women to seek our own acceptance and growth with a paradigm that runs counter to the predominant mindset in our society - was priceless. I deeply appreciated Katherine's calm, deep, and gentle compassion for each of us, for the land she inhabits, and for time (her mindfulness of time reminds me to be mindful of it in other areas of my life).”
-Andrea Y., YNB participant
“I liked how welcoming it felt right from the beginning. I was nervous before we started but immediately felt at ease. It was wonderful to be able to connect with other women who have experienced similar things, in a safe and supportive environment. I know now that I am not alone in my suffering and that there are other people who understand me!”
-Jocelyn M, YNB participant
"This program was a transformative experience for me. Katherine is an excellent facilitator and is compassionate, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. The depth of the content was eye-opening, especially learning about the historical context of diet culture, self-objectification, and body liberation. I left with practical tools I use daily, like practicing self-compassion, eating intuitively, and challenging the pervasive messages of diet culture.
One of the biggest shifts I experienced was moving toward greater self-acceptance and breaking free from harmful habits like body checking. I’ve found more freedom in my life, and I’m able to approach my body with kindness and understanding instead of criticism. This program set me on a path of daily unlearning, and the changes I’ve experienced are profound and ongoing.
If you’re looking for a safe and supportive space to heal your relationship with your body and learn how to cultivate true self-acceptance, I can’t recommend this program enough. Each time I’ve participated, I’ve gained something new, deepening my understanding and my connection to myself. It’s a truly valuable experience that I’ll carry with me."
-Amy, YNB Participant
“I am most taking away from the group the extremely powerful role that family and culture play in the way we see our bodies and others' bodies. As we delved into beauty standards throughout time, the way diet culture portrays only thin bodies, and especially how our family talked about size and weight, it really clicked with me that my body image struggles are largely not my fault. I felt empowered after the classes. Like it wasn't my fault that I was struggling with negative body image, and that my brain wasn't broken for wanting to be thin so desperately. I know going forward I will pay more attention to how diet culture can brainwash us, and I know now that I can actively work against it. I also know how I can help prevent it from reaching my nieces and loved ones in the future.”
-Katelyn C., YNB participant
“It felt intimidating and vulnerable at first to speak openly with people who I did not know about very personal feelings related to my body and body-image. Katherine made the conversations feel safe and comfortable from the first moment and I was surprised at how open we all came to be with one another. The support, acceptance and insight that I gained from this experience are invaluable. If you are dreaming of a life lived in joyful cooperation with your body as opposed to fighting against it, I strongly recommend this group.”
-Marni, YNB participant
Commonly Asked Questions:
Is this group a body positivity group?
While body positivity in its origins has a lot of wonderful parts to it, it has since then been distorted to communicate that you “need” to be happy and thin in order to like your body. Additionally, it sends a message that you also need to feel positive toward your body in order to change your relationship with it. So it’s a yes and a no answer. Yes, we talk about elements of body positivity in it’s origins and we also include the scaffolding that is required in order to cultivate a relationship with your body that’s less hateful. Those things include body appreciation, body neutrality, body compassion and much more! While this group is focused on helping you to increase the positive regard that you have for your body, body positivity may not be the place that you start and that’s ok! And, if body positivity is your end goal, that’s great too! There is space for everyone no matter where they are at in their body image healing journey, no matter their goals.
Do I have to be in a good place with my body to join this group?
Absolutely not! This is exactly what this group is for! No matter how messed up your relationship to your body is, you will find that others in the group have experienced the same thing now or in the past.
Is this a course or a group?
Both. This is a high touch coaching group that involves curriculum that you will access online. There will be lessons released and activities to do between each group coaching session. There will be structured and open-ended group coaching and you will be 1:1 coaching. It’s a group and course combined!
Do I need to be in a thin body to be part of this group?
No! In every group there is a range of body sizes and this is the wonderful part of being in a group. No one’s body is the same and everybody’s experience is different. We will honor that difference while also connecting to shared difficulties.
Is this group only for young people?
No! There is a range of ages in this group and that is what makes this group so healing and unique. It’s never too late to get support with your body image. You’re never too old. We make LOTS of space for differences in this group including, but not limited to, age. You deserve support no matter your age. And let us break this stigma that only young people suffer when it comes to body image. In fact, unfortunately body image can worsen without help and support as we age!
What if I’m nervous to talk about my relationship to my body with others?
Of course you are! There are few things that feel more vulnerable than showing up with a group of strangers (not for long!) to talk about your body. AND there is tremendous value in being in community and healing together. The feeling of no longer being alone is invaluable.
What If I’ve had bad experiences with groups in the past?
That’s something important to consider, groups are not for everyone. AND, consider what you didn’t like about the past group. Was it the instructor? Was it the people in it? Was it the material? Figuring out what you didn’t like and how this group might be different will likely help you to make a decision.
What’s group coaching?
Group coaching is intimate group conversation and learning space that’s focused on deepening awareness to what you’re experiencing now, taking action toward what you desire, offering accountability from your coach and from other members of the group, and setting specific goals of what you want to move toward. It’s a space where you, with the group, get to tap into each other’s collective wisdom!
What’s Asynchronous coaching?
Asynchronous coaching is a dynamic and flexible approach where you receive guidance, feedback, and support from your coach without needing to be online at the same time. It’s the convenience of getting personalized advice and guidance through video and voice messages all tailored to fit your busy schedule. This method allows you to progress at your own pace, making it perfect for managing different time zones and hectic lifestyles.
Do You offer payment plans?
We offer the option of splitting your payment into two payments at no additional cost. The first payment is due up front and the second payment will take place halfway through the group.
Can I get a refund for this group?
There are no refunds offered for this group.
Does INSURANCE COVER THIS GROUP?
Unfortunately this is not a group that can be covered by insurance.
About Your Coach
Katherine Metzelaar, MSN, RDN, CD
Katherine is a Seattle-based registered dietitian and nutrition therapist who helps people repair their relationship with food and body free from perfectionism, fear, and shame. She works with people to help them create more flexibility and freedom with food by challenging diet and wellness culture and helps them to cultivate peace with their bodies. She specializes in women’s health, disordered eating, eating disorders, and body image healing.
She believes that when food and body image concerns take up a ton of headspace, people loose their power, presence, and joy. She seeks to help people step back into their power, embrace joy and pleasure, and live life more abundantly.
Other Services Offered At Bravespace Nutrition
This body image support group isn’t the only service provided at my Seattle, WA-based practice. As a dietitian I offer nutrition therapy for body image, binge eating, intuitive eating, and chronic dieting, as well as Anorexia treatment, Bulimia treatment, business coaching, and more! Please visit resources, FAQ page, or blog for more helpful information!
For questions and to register please email: info@bravespacenutrition.com