About this episode
Marla Mervis-Hartmann is the best-selling author of "BE-Friend Yourself-Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with Your Body," a Coach, Reiki Master, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to helping people find love and peace with their bodies, food, and lives. Marla works at Ai Pono, an Eating Disorder Recovery Center, where she leads Body-Love Reiki Circles. She was previously the leading body image expert and Reiki Master at Journey Malibu, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. She has been featured at TEDx Salinas and is the creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself, a program designed to empower women to embrace body appreciation, self-compassion, and confidence. Marla draws from her background in women's studies, including sexual wellness, postpartum care, pelvic floor support, tantra, yoga instruction, massage therapy, and lifestyle coaching. Based in Maui with her husband, Olaf, and son, Aspen, Marla works full-time as a coach, speaker, facilitator, and Living Light Reiki Master and Instructor. She inspires women to feel good about themselves and live the lives they desire, offering a spiritual approach that transcends diet culture to foster true healing and empowerment. Connect with Marla: BOOK: :https://www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com/book Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating Free Gift: https://goloveyourbodyloveyourself.com/emotionaleating Website www.LoveYourBodyLoveYourself.com TEDx Talk :Watch my Tedx Talk Amazon Link to Book=https://a.co/d/1zMiR9o ✨Connect with Colleen and Robyn Classes: https://reikilifestyle.com/classes-page/ FREE Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/community/ Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ (available on all major platforms too) Website: https://reikilifestyle.com/ Colleen Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReikiLifestyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reikilifestyleofficialempo Robyn Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robynbenellireiki Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robynbenellireiki **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.