Hi Everyone,

Thanks to Cal for making this new community possible.

Here's a little about me from the bio for my new podcast show, Inside Out Weight Loss on www.personallifemedia.com, coming this fall.

Also, I've finally updated my photo. Anyone know how to re-touch wrinkles?

I specialize in Weight Loss, Body Image, Food Compulsions, Eating Disorders (esp. Bulimia and chewing and spitting), and do loads of self-esteem work along the way.

I'm entering a doctoral program in Psychology in the Fall at the California Institute of Integral Studies, so will be running my practice and studying. I'm not likely to get bored!  I'm most excited that I can actually ride my bike to class, because this amazing school is less than 2 miles from my home (well, there are a few serious hills in the way, but hey, it's bonus exercise).

I look forwad to connecting!

Take care,

Renee

Bio - Renée Stephens

A former food addict, Renée Stephens has come a long way. She lost her weight over 20 years ago, and now she is on a mission to stop the slimming struggle. She wants you to know 1) that lasting change is possible and 2) that weight loss can be your door to a more joyous and fulfilling life, and she wants to show you the way to get there, today.

To Renée, weight loss is not about dropping a few pounds for swimsuit season, it's about getting out of our own way, stopping the self criticism, and falling in love with our lives and our bodies. It's not about self-control; it's about self-expression.

Renée specializes in helping one of the most difficult populations: women who have struggled with their weight for years, tried all the diets, and often given up.
Using state of the art tools from Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy, and Life Coaching, Renée helps her clients re-wire their brains to change not just behavior, but deep seated motivation. The result is both an ease of living, and an awakening to the rest of life.

Renée has developed her Inside Out Weight Loss program over the last six years and has run seminars and programs for companies including GAP, Oracle, NEC, General Dynamics, Western Athletic Clubs and Whole Foods Markets.

Renée holds an MBA from the London Business School, and BA with Distinction from the University of Virginia. She is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Certified Life Coach and Certified Destination Coach.

Prior to dedicating her life to Inside Out Weight Loss, Renée had a successful career in Marketing and International Business, working for companies including IBM, Sun Microsystems, and the former Price Waterhouse. She speaks fluent Spanish, and reasonable French and Portuguese, especially after a little practice!

She is a fitness enthusiast and especially enjoys skiing, hiking, running and weight lifting.

Renée is an inspiring motivational speaker, trainer, and coach whose focus is on creating positive and lasting change, She can be contacted at renee@personallifemedia.com.