Topic:

"Eating Disorders & Pressures to Be Perfect"

Testimonials for this talk:

"Barbara - you are a gift! I look up to and respect you so much! You saved my life and I know you will help so many more people!! Eating disorders are terrible, terrible diseases where you feel so alone, you are showing people that they are not alone and you are a walking example of how much better life is without the eating disorder. Thanks again for everything you do!"
- Sara

"In baring her soul, Barbara opens the door to hope. I learned that substance abuse is not the only issue we should be dealing with"
- Greg Raleigh, UAW-GW Human Resources Conference

"Barbara, what was destroying you has become your greatest asset."
- John Havens, Bowling Green, KY

"I will pass this on to my grandson to help him with his obesity."
- Glenda Anderson

"Barbara is naked and unashamed. We now know there is freedom and help available. I will pass it on."
- Sharon Gray, UAW-GW Human Resources Conference

"Size zeroes don't have to be our heroes!"
- Michael Rhodes, General Motors

"Secrets are what keep you sick, because you think you are controlling your problems successfully. I overeat and don't know why. I'm going to start weight loss treatment."
- Alli, UAW-GM

"She gave us permission to put her poem "Perfect" in our union newspaper so we can get the information out to our employees."
- David Jimenez, UAW-GM

"Barbara taught me how to listen to and not give up on someone seeking help."
- Rick, health care professional

"I learned about the panic that would trigger a need to purge. I will use the poem with a client to see if they feel the same way."
- Damaris Nunez, UAW-GM Human Resources Conference

"I'm in my late forties, on the verge of peri-menopause, and I have thought about using an eating disorder as a way of eliminating my weight. Thank you for sharing your story. I will work on loving and accepting myself."
- Anonymous, UAW-GM

"I learned warning signs and the ways of concealing the purging."
- James Shelton, UAW

"I learned that it is an ongoing struggle. An addiction. It can affect any and all walks of life."

"There is no perfect. Be yourself and love who you are!"

 

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and availability, or if you are interested in sponsoring my speaking/media tour:

please email
speaker @ barbaraniven.com

 

Click here to 
read my poem
"PERFECT"
 

Partial client list:
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Ford
ValueOptions
CIGNA
Screen Actors Guild
University of Michigan
Eating Disorder Awareness Seminar - Columbus, OH
Lapeer Community Schools - Michigan
St. Clair Shores School - Michigan

 Click here for Testimonials