Leanne

"Working with Amber has been fantastic. It's been so enlightening for me and I've really valued having a whole new perspective on myself and my experiences and life. When we started I was in a very dark place. I was very frustrated with where I was at and definitely felt really lost - that I couldn't do anything more or make changes on my own. I didn't trust myself and I didn't believe that I could make things work for me on a permanent basis - I was so convinced I'd find myself going backwards, yet again.

 Now that the Evolve Program with Amber is over, I feel like I've made so much progress. I'm in a much better place mentally and the things that were barriers to my progress before have been sorted and dealt with - things like my beliefs around 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' foods, and my self-esteem, and my daily habits.

The program itself was great. Receiving insight into the reasons for my past behaviours was so valuable, as well as explanations from Amber about what was really going on for me at the conscious and unconscious levels. I also really liked the Masterclasses even though the hypnosis recordings and 1:1 coaching sessions were my favourites.

The most surprising benefit for me was the feeling of acceptance I have now - I've learnt to accept myself as I am and not feel like I have to strive for something 'more' all of the time in order to be worthy. I still can strive but it comes from a different place, and that's the change I'm most celebrating.

If anyone is thinking of joining the program but isn't sure if it will make a difference or if it will be worth it, then my message is that they should definitely do it. There's no way I could have achieved this on my own. For me it felt like the Inner Circle was my last resort and it certainly worked. Not only have I made major breakthroughs, I'm also so much less focused and preoccupied with food, and I also have a much better understanding of why I thought and did what I used to. I've gained so many more tools to cope with the challenges that do come up from time to time, and I'm more grateful and satisfied with my own ability to overcome those obstacles. 

It's been worth every cent, and more."

Dina

"Before working with Amber, I wasn’t doing well at all. I knew what I needed to do, but I just couldn’t motivate myself. I struggled with emotional eating, low energy, and not prioritising myself. Coaching has helped me gain so much self-awareness – it’s been a long time since I’ve felt this way. I can now recognise what’s driving my behaviours, and that awareness has made change easier. Even if I make a decision that’s not ideal, I’m conscious of it, and that alone is a huge shift.

One of the biggest breakthroughs for me was realising I don’t have to react to everything. I used to let other people’s words and actions affect me, but now I can step back and choose my response. That alone has been life-changing.

I’ve also started making real changes in my life. I stopped emotional eating, and recognising why I was reaching for chocolate made it so much easier to replace it with other things like nice fruit. I’ve even found ways to exercise that work for me without feeling like I’m pushing against it or with guilt and pressure. I used to feel stuck in a hole when it came to movement, but now I’m making decisions about it so much more easily, and I can see the benefits.

I’ve never done coaching before, and I wasn’t sure what it was all about – I was a bit sceptical. But it’s been really good, and it works! I’m enjoying life more, I feel more in control, and I’m actually proactive rather than reactive. It’s made a huge difference, and I want to keep going!"

Biljana

"I am delighted to share my transformative experience with the program, which I enrolled in following my surgery, courtesy of my specialist's recommendation. Amber's regular emails prompted me to explore the opportunity, and I am thrilled to have done so.

Your mentorship has been invaluable, Shan. Your compassionate guidance and expertise have empowered me to cultivate self-love and resilience. Our sessions, including hypnosis, have been enlightening and profoundly impactful. Your angelic voice created a serene atmosphere, allowing me to fully immerse in the experience.

Through this program, I have gained invaluable insights and tools to continue my personal growth journey. Your dedication, empathy, and exceptional mentorship have exceeded my expectations. I would enthusiastically recommend you and the program to anyone seeking meaningful transformation.

Thank you, Shan, for your unwavering support and inspiration. I am genuinely grateful to have had the privilege of working with you."

Polly

"When I first started working with Amber I felt like I was a bit lost. It had been two years since my surgery and my weight had stabilised back up a bit. I was nervous that I was gaining weight, and I was scared. I'd been doing 1:1 health coaching with (Fresh Start Coach) Jenny for a year, so I'd been trying different approaches and opening my mind and wanted to try this. It was about my weight, but it wasn't just that. There was a broader sense of flatness or 'meh' in my life... I was looking for something new and different.

My experience of the program has been that it's been truly mind-opening and has unblocked lots of things that I didn't even know were in the way. It was so much less about food, eating and weight than I thought, instead it was all about how I felt about myself, how I interacted with other people and how I wanted to show up in the world.  

I loved the 1:1 sessions, especially the emotional clearing. It was like magic - we would do some clearing and afterwards, I'd think, 'I don't know what just happened, but I feel great!'. It was wonderful tapping into that...it was powerful.

The Mindset Masterclasses were great as well - they built a little bit of knowledge each week into something new. So there was always a little nugget that I took away, and it related to what the hypnosis audio for that section was focused on, or what we were working on 1:1. It all came together. As for the hypnoses, I love them, especially the relaxation one that puts me to sleep! Using the hypnosis audio is an opportunity to stop in the day and tap into my unconscious mind for 15 - 20 minutes.

From doing the program I've gained self-love, and a sense of 'I've got this and I'm on the right track'. I didn't have that before. Now I know my power and that everything's going to be okay because I'm in control. I didn't think that before either.

I feel that I've learnt and gained more in terms of knowledge and tools in this program than I did in my monthly sessions with my psychologist. It's not just talking; it's getting results and changing things. It's actual transformation instead of just talking. I gained power from it all and it's so much more potent!

For anyone curious about the program or not sure whether to go for it, I would say, 'Do it'. I would say, yes, it's a bit mysterious and hard to explain, but it's wonderful, and it's deeper than any of the surface-level stuff about behaviour and habits and those kinds of things. It's tapping into what's driving the decisions we make about ourselves and who we're going to be. So, if you're ready to uncover that and go a bit deeper, then this is for you."

Karen R.

"I have a history of good intentions and I lived my life with the intention of getting to those things -  like getting fit, losing weight, and doing the things that make me happy rather than filling my life being busy, or lazy... Then my brother died. He was just 62, very overweight and unfit with a number of complex health problems, and was struck down instantly by a massive heart attack. I could see that I was on the same trajectory and I knew I needed to take real action to avoid the same fate. Gastric surgery for weight loss was the first step, and changing my mindset was essential for locking in the change, because I was worried that even though I had some great results from the surgery, that I would fall back to the habits of a lifetime and undo all of my own good work.

Working with Amber has made me confident that not only do I have power over my own future, she has given me the tools that I use every day to grow and become the future self that I have dreamed of being. She is simultaneously gentle and demanding – acknowledging that the work that I am doing on my self can only happen in my own time, but reminding me of the importance of being accountable to the future that I want. The 1 : 1 sessions have gone in the directions that I have needed, helping me to deal with the issues that I have struggled with for years (am I a good enough mother? Can I forgive myself for my choices?), while the masterclasses have revealed a series of tools that I can use to think about the challenges that just keep emerging. I especially love the guided meditation/hypnosis audios. These are wonderful resources that support the unconscious mind to come into alignment with the conscious while simultaneously being incredibly relaxing.

As a result of the work that I have done with Amber I feel that I have become more like the person that I want to be – it’s an ongoing journey and I might not ever completely arrive, but I believe I am more comfortable in my skin now than I have ever been. The Fresh Start program is a wonderful support for anyone who has has had gastric surgery for weight loss, and the individual coaching with Amber has taken it to the next level. I am so please that I invested in myself. If you are considering taking the same step, take the leap. You won’t look back!"

Marina

“I felt anxious about trying out coaching, as I hadn’t experienced anything like it before. I decided to try the free coaching session anyway and realised that talking with Shanley about how I was feeling and what I was experiencing, was easier than I had thought.

After working with Shanley, I noticed I wasn’t having the same negative thoughts and was looking forward to the day. I felt more calm, more confident, my heart felt lighter, and I am not as reactive towards my kids.  I’ve also noticed interruptions with food patterns and learnt new skills which I can put into practice. I really enjoyed and benefited greatly from my time with Shanley.” 

Kerry

"I was putting on weight for no reason - there was very little cheating & I was sticking to my plan but still gaining weight. My biggest fear was ending up back where is was before WLS. [Through coaching with Shan] I’ve gained a lot more faith in myself & my decision making - I have more confidence & find it easier to just do it if that’s what I want to do. If you are treading water like I was, with your weight & life in general, take the plunge & join up."