SpeakinG & MEDIA

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As a Speaker

I help families navigate eating disorders and mental health with clarity, and I help people discover self-acceptance—a foundation for confidence and inner peace. I do both by integrating research, clinical expertise, and lived experience. Audiences leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and more anchored in self-trust, with language and tools they can use right away.

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Keynotes for General Audiences

  • The Overlooked Skill for Healthy Self-Esteem: Self-Acceptance

  • What Families Need When Eating Disorders Change the Rules: Practical Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children, Teens, and Adults

Clinical Talks for Professionals

  • How Can I Help? Guidance for Therapists with Limited Eating Disorder Training (90-minute or 2-hour presentation; designed to meet CE requirements)

  • Clinical Considerations: How “Normal” Health and Social Media Practices Can Interfere With Treatment (60-, 90-, or 120-minute presentation; designed to meet CE requirements)

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I created the #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance initiative to open honest conversations about the barriers to self-acceptance—shame, mental health struggles, eating and body image concerns, and the pressure to perform confidence. I chose fun, movement, and dance as the entry point, using joy and embodiment to make awareness and education more accessible.

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Audience Feedback

  • "Great info!! Loved the speaker's humor and style."

  • “Interesting and very relevant to what’s happening in our world today.”

  • “This gave me insight that I never considered.”

  • "She is an excellent presenter. Hopefully she will present more in the future. Thank you!"

  • "Presentation was so valuable in increasing my knowledge about eating disorders."

  • “Great presentation, speaker is knowledgeable and a natural!”

  • “Very influential content!”

  • "Very informational and interesting. Could have followed along for another couple of hours."

As a Media Guest

I translate complex eating disorder and mental health topics into clear, accurate, and engaging conversations for broad audiences. By integrating research, clinical expertise, and lived experience, I help viewers, listeners, and readers better understand nuanced issues without sacrificing accuracy. My goal is to leave audiences feeling informed, hopeful, and equipped with practical insights they can apply immediately.

Featured TV Appearances

In the Media

Selected Expert Quotes

TIME | HuffPost | Newsweek | Upworthy | Scary Mommy | Today’s Parent | Parents | The Washington Post | The Wall Street Journal

Selected Articles

MEDSCAPE: Beyond Hedonic Hunger: What Drives Overeating? | When Binge Eating Becomes an Emergency

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY COLUMN: MeaningFULL: Candid Perspectives on Self-Image and Mental Health

View Alli’s journalist profile on Muck Rack.

Podcasts

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A full curriculum vitae can be provided upon request

Q&As

  • Because your audience won’t just listen—they’ll feel it. They’ll leave with tools, insights, and a fire to own their FULL story

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