Hi. I'm Damara Loewen
I know on a deep level how insidious and consuming Diet Culture can be. I unknowingly struggled with a restrictive Eating Disorder called Orthorexia for years. It got to the point where my heart rate would plummet and I'd pass out. The Doctors couldn't figure out why. My diet and exercise seemed to be "so healthy".
Orthorexia is the culmination of Diet Culture’s messages. Eat perfectly. Be super fit. And it’s worth destroying your body and life in pursuit of those things. Now, after years in recovery, I’ve learned to see and reject the sneaky false messages that promise life and happiness but really trap us in shame and misery.
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These days I'm a Christian Intuitive Eating Coach, but I've been where you are. That's why I know there is freedom for you.
What makes me a Christian Intuitive Eating Coach?
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I hold a Certificate in Transformational Coaching (CTC) from Western Seminary.
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I’ve been trained and certified as an Intuitive Eating Counselor by the original Intuitive Eating Pros Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch.
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I’m a Christian who believes that God loves us personally and wants to speak lovingly and powerfully into every area of our lives - including our relationship with our food and body.
What am I like?
I’m authentic, passionate, fiercely against Diet Culture and fiercely for freedom.
What am I like as a Coach?
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I listen closely with compassion and make connections that we can explore together
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I help you discover Diet Culture's messages that keep you trapped in a cycle of guilt and fear
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I invite you to dig deeper because I truly believe that there is always more freedom for you
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I love to invite God to speak into the process because any true healing and freedom comes from Him and He’s itching to talk with you about this stuff Himself.
A Little More About Me
A Northern California native, I moved to Portland in 2019 where I then met my husband. When I'm not fighting to dismantle Diet Culture, you'll probably find me hanging out with my new baby boy, lost in a good story or line dancing.
Certifications
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Western Seminary Certificate in Transformational Coaching
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Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor through the Original Intuitive Eating Pros Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
