The Essere Method
Transform your body image and boost self-confidence with a library of videos, resources and actionable strategies & steps.
Let's be real…
You’re *so* exhausted from the constant negative chatter in your head about your body.
You know there is more to life than obsessing over how you look…
You are dreaming of a day when you aren't constantly stressed about your body. A day where it feels good to be in your own skin and you have the brain space to find a new hobby, wear the clothes you want, or finally look in the mirror without spiraling.
You feel like you are constantly running on a hamster wheel of body hate, wasting so much time trying to figure out “what's wrong with you”.
“Why can't I look like my yoga instructor?”
“Why won’t this diet just click?”
“I just need to be a size smaller”
(Spoiler alert: there is nothing wrong with you)
But no matter what you do you constantly feel stressed about your body.
You feel like you have tried everything, yet all your brain space seems to go toward how to fix your body.
And because this is the constant loop in your head, your life looks like this…
You have spent countless years and so much money trying to change your body or not doing things because you don't feel good enough “yet” .
Fun movements become opportunities or calculations on how to burn calories.
You spiral when you see your body in photos or a reflection in the mirror.
You hear the voice in your head constantly whispering that something is missing or you could be doing more.
You can't focus on the people you are with because you are preoccupied with how your body looks.
You wear clothes specifically to hide your body
You believe your body is flawed in comparison with others
You throw away the rest of food because you don't trust yourself not to eat it
You avoid the doctor because they will weigh you
You use a pillow to hide your belly when you sit on the couch
You opt out of a pool day with friends because of how your body looks
Can you imagine what you could do with your time if you didn't spend it constantly picking apart every little thing about your body?
You could wake up in the morning and:
Look at a photo of yourself without having a menty-b
Eat the pasta without a side of guilt (or without a binge)
Show up to a night out with the girls and have fun without constant comparison
Know that you are inherently worthy of love and acceptance
Wear a color besides black, that you actually like, even if it's not the “slimming color”
Walk into your closet and pick out an outfit, drama-free
Move your body because it clears your mind and makes you stronger
Scroll through social media without going into fight or flight
Find new things you love to do instead of researching how to be skinny
Enjoy the pool time without thinking about how your stomach looks in your bikini
What if I told you all of this could be a reality without:
Doing torturous exercises you hate
Following a new restrictive diet
Being harsh with yourself
A detox that leaves you starving
Being a before and after photo
Life altering surgery
A medication that you don't need
Shrinking yourself or altering who you are
Talking shit to yourself
Deleting every photo that ever existed of you
Cutting out your favorite food group
Never being able to enjoy the foods you love
Introducing…
The Essere Method
The Essere Method is a library of videos, resources and (real) action steps that will help you transform your body image and boost self-confidence.
Reframe your unhelpful thoughts
Understand and deconstruct diet culture
Discover the true values about your body
$64
What We Cover:
Every video covers a different theme and action step:
Your Body Image story
The Inner Critic
Naming and taming
Fight, flight, freeze, fawn
The Comparison Trap
The Shame Spiral
Ditch Diet Culture
Food: It’s complicated
Language and Numbers
The Homer Simpson Method
Photos
Social Media
Social Media Part 2
Physical Health
Values
Intentional Goals
Self Compassion
Self Compassion Part 2
Being In Your Body
Eating… WTF do I do?
Eating Intuitively
Moving Your Body
Moving Your Body Part 2
The Secret Sauce
Not Your Mama’s Self Care
Self Care Part 2
Chill Pills
Nervous System Regulation
BONUS Resources: 20 extra journal prompts, An affirmation builder, 5 additional meditations, 3 additional visualizations, Book/Podcast Recommendations, List of helpful IG/Tiktok accounts.
PLUS The Triage Kit: a handy First-Aid Kit for the “body-image emergency” situations. I’m talking the exact steps to help you get through those really tough scenarios.
The reviews are in…
TESTIMONIALS
“This work has helped me unpack my beliefs and reconstruct my own new values about my body. There was a lot of unlearning that had to occur before rebuilding and the course guides you beautifully and compassionately through the process.”
“Taking this course felt like opening the door of curiosity and being received with both validation and strategies to process and navigate this new way of thinking.”
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ALL BODIES WELCOME
ALL AGES WELCOME
ALL GENDERS WELCOME
“I learned that I’m a big girl in a small world… and that’s more than okay”
“Maddie is a gentle and qualified guide”
“A refreshing, insightful and intuitive program that is helping me to understand more about myself and my body.”
“Working with Maddie is a game-changer.”
Hi, I’m Maddie, a licensed therapist, ex-body hater and creator of The Essere Method. I work with women every day to tackle their body image issues.
I did it for myself and helped dozens of my clients do the same. For years, I was convinced I was the problem until I hit a breaking point. I spent those years dieting, over-exercising, and blaming myself. At 27, in grad school, burnt out, I knew something had to change. I began to unlearn all the conditioning I had been exposed to and recognized the shame and self-hatred I was constantly putting myself through. I then began to dismantle it all and step into my true self. By doing this, I opened up my life in so many ways—hello, free brain space! I started painting, solo traveling, doing pilates, writing, and reading so much more. I learned that you can't hate, criticize, or berate your body into looking the way you want it to.
Let me say that again, you can't berate yourself into the body you think you should have.
The only way through is to cultivate a lifestyle that can create lasting change.
The extreme body-positive approach didn’t immediately click with me, and honestly, it still isn’t my go-to. I’m human, and I often have to challenge the idea that I need to do everything perfectly. Finding body neutrality and self-acceptance, based on science-backed modalities, works for me. This balanced, nuanced way of thinking often resonates with many of the people I work with. We are not meant to fit in a box; we get to be our own beautifully unique human beings.
When I started working on changing the neuroplasticity in my brain, that’s when I began to notice a significant difference in my daily life.
I was finally able to look in the mirror. I ditched my scale. I stopped thinking about my body in every single scenario of every single day. I could get dressed in the morning without a major meltdown. I started acknowledging my body for what it does for me. Oh, and I began ordering what I actually wanted off a menu, rather than what I thought would make my body look good.
Old me: Disordered eating, criticizing myself to no end….
…hoping that changing my appearance would solve all of life’s problems. Pushing myself to extremes and wondering what was wrong with me.
New me: Daily self-compassion and mindfulness….
…mental freedom. Body acceptance. Shame Free. Managing emotions without food. I truly unlocked a sense of confidence I didn't know I had. Because of that I have better relationships with the people I love, thrive more at work, and love working out because I feel empowered and strong.
How I got from the old me to the new me took me years, but what I wish I had from the start was a daily practice that I could slowly get better at.
Like a workout at the gym - but for my brain.
That’s why I created The Essere Method…
Ready to feel confident in your body?
The Essere Method
The Essere Method is a library of videos, resources and (real) action steps that will help you transform your body image and boost self-confidence.
Reframe your unhelpful thoughts
Understand and deconstruct diet culture
Discover the true values about your body
What’s Included
28+ Video Lessons
Each video covering a different topic
28+ Action Items
From journal entries, meditations, visualizations
The Triage Kit
For body-image emergencies
Lifetime Access · Instant Access
Self Paced · Open Enrollment
$64
Imagine having less anxiety about your body.
After taking this course you will …
Feel free from the number on the scale.
Know how to take care of your physical and mental health.
Have a wealth of tools in your toolbox.
Feel at peace with your body.
Break free of the guilt and shame.
Know how to curb specific body image situations so they don’t ruin your whole day.
Save money (no need for diet programs, or magic pills). This is lasting change.
Common Questions…
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As long as the course or library is active you will have access.
Like working a muscle, our relationships to ourselves and our bodies need constant revisiting. The content that’s within this course can help you to solidify and practice the content in real life. We are all in a constant state of change and evolution. If you need a “refresher”, this course will be here for you.
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I have designed this course to contain small, daily, achievable learnings and actions that create real lasting results. This isn't a quick fix. It's the groundwork to lasting change. After watching all the videos, you will start solidifying the things you have learned and should start to notice real, tangible improvements with your Body Image.
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Yes! You will but again, it is designed in a way that's best for you to gain small, achievable results. We’re leaving quick fixes in the dust and stepping into lasting change. I highly recommend committing to a daily ritual and carving out 15 minutes a day to practice and learn that day's lesson.
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Because this course is digital in nature, there are no refunds. Please purchase this course with intention.
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The hope is that as you do this course, your mindset will shift. The goal of this course is to feel better about your body no matter the size. The goal is not to change your body. If this is a challenging thought for you, you’re definitely in the right place.
The Essere Method
Transform your body image and boost self-confidence with a library of videos, resources and (real) action steps.