Support Groups

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FOSTER || Ongoing - Next Session TBA

SESSION 1

September Session has concluded. Check back here or on our social media pages for future dates!

Are you ready to embark on a new chapter of self-care and well-being? If you're over the age of 50 and feeling disconnected from your body, struggling with feeding yourself, and seeking a supportive community, we invite you to join FOSTER—an 8-week support group hosted by Your Life Nutrition. Led by our Clinical Director, Gloria Williamson, MS RDN, and accompanied by Maegen Rzasa, a skilled Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor, FOSTER offers a transformative experience to cultivate a balanced relationship with food and your body.

You've reached a milestone where you no longer have to juggle the demands of a bustling career or constantly attend to the needs of others. It's time to prioritize yourself and reconnect with your inner well-being. However, you may find that your body no longer feels like home, and the simple act of feeding yourself has become a source of stress, confusion, and even a feeling of being out of control. The concept of "body cues" may seem foreign and perplexing.

At Your Life Nutrition, we understand these challenges and are here to support you. We believe in the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) and promote body positivity and self-acceptance. Our FOSTER support group is specifically designed for individuals over 50 who are seeking a more harmonious relationship with food and their bodies.

Introducing FOSTER: Nurturing Your Body and Connections

FOSTER is an 8-week journey of self-discovery, self-compassion, and personal growth. Led by the experienced and compassionate Gloria Williamson, MS RDN, and guided by Maegen Rzasa, our Mindfulness and Yoga Instructor, this transformative program offers a safe and inclusive space where you can explore and foster a healthier connection with your body and establish meaningful connections with others who share similar experiences.

Each week, you will participate in a 75-minute virtual session that combines guided practices, insightful discussions, and the support of a like-minded community. Through evidence-based techniques, mindfulness exercises, gentle movement, and discussions, you'll being to discover the tools and strategies to nourish your body, mind, and soul.

Benefits of Joining FOSTER

By joining FOSTER, you'll gain numerous benefits that can enhance your well-being and foster a positive relationship with food and your body:

1. Guided Practices: Engage in guided mindfulness exercises, meditation, and yoga tailored to support your journey towards body acceptance, self-compassion, and a healthier relationship with food.

2. Group Connection: Connect with individuals over 50 who share similar experiences and understand the challenges you face. Share insights, exchange support, and build meaningful relationships within a safe and non-judgmental environment.

3. Expert Guidance: Benefit from the expertise of Gloria Williamson, a highly skilled Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with extensive experience in supporting individuals in their journey to heal their relationship with food and body. Maegen Rzasa, our Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor, will bring her expertise in facilitating mindfulness practices and movement.

4. Self-Discovery: Explore your beliefs, thoughts, and emotions surrounding food, body image, and self-worth. Gain valuable insights into your personal journey and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself.

Program Details and Registration

The FOSTER support group is priced at $300 for the 8-week program. All sessions will be conducted virtually, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all participants. The sessions will take place every Friday at 12pm, starting from June 23rd and concluding on August 18th.

To join the FOSTER support group and embark on this transformative journey, simply click the “CLICK HERE TO REGISTER” button and complete the free intake form. Spaces are limited to ensure a personalized and intimate experience, so we encourage you to secure your spot soon.

Invest in Yourself, Rediscover Your Inner Strength

Now is the time to invest in your well-being and prioritize your relationship with food and body. With FOSTER, you will find a supportive community of individuals over 50 who understand and empathize with your experiences. Together, we will navigate the path towards self-acceptance, mindful eating, and a renewed sense of vitality.

Don't let confusion, stress, or isolation hinder your journey to a balanced and fulfilling life. Join Gloria Williamson, MS RDN, and Maegen Rzasa, our dedicated Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor, as they guide you through the FOSTER support group—a space where you can foster your nutrition, body, and connections to plant the seeds for the next chapter of life.

SESSION 2

September Session has concluded. Check back here or on our social media pages for future dates!

Do you feel disconnected from your body? Does your relationship with food feel complicated and at times frustrating?  Feeding yourself is stressful, confusing, and sometimes feels out of control. When people mention "body cues" you wonder what the heck they are talking about. 

This is an 8-week session of FOSTER. Sasha Silver, MS RDN, and Maegen Rzasa, Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor will lead you through a once-a-week, 75 min session of guided practices and group connection. Join others who are working to find balance between life responsibilities and fostering a positive relationship with food and body. This group is inclusive for neurodiverse folks and all genders.

Instagram Live Meal Support || Thursdays at Noon PST

Led by dietitian Gloria Williamson, MS, RDN on our Instagram @Your_Life_Nutrition.

All are welcome to join us on Instagram live for #hyggemealsupport along with therapist, Jackie Shapin and Your Life Nutrition dietitians, at 12-12:45pm PST the first Thursday of the month from our Your Life Nutrition IG account.

This meal support group started in March 2020 having grown from a revolutionary style of meal support developed by the COVID-19 Eating Support founders. Once that IG account ended in March 2021, Jackie and Gloria were committed to continuing to create this meal support community for people struggling with their relationships with body and food. It is a warm environment to receive meal support and some silly distraction centered around caring conversation and connection. This is a gender, size and race inclusive space and includes participants from around the world.

Duration: Ongoing

The Next Chapter || In person at the YLN office or virtual

Led by dietitian, Nancy King, MS, RDN. 

The Next Chapter is a small group (4-6 participants) for the woman near or over 40 who:

• Has been dealing with eating problems for quite some time and feels exhausted from it

• Recognizes that dieting hasn’t brought the results mentally, physically, and emotionally  they were hoping for

• Is curious about, even longing for a different path to follow other than dieting

• Values support and connection from a small group of like-minded women

In this group you will continue to explore new ways to think about and practice self-care, self-confidence, and self expression in relation to eating, body size and shape, movement, aging, and health. 

You will have the opportunity to review where you are with grocery shopping, meal-planning, running out of stuff to wear, eating out, ordering in, eating variety, food routines, rituals, fitness, exercise, appearance, rules, beliefs and myths. Guidance and support are here for you to try out something new, if you so choose, then tailor it to your life -- welcome it as a life-affirming and life-giving practice.

Nancy King, MS, RDN, is the founder of Your Life Nutrition and is a nationally recognized pioneer and expert in eating disorder care and moving away from dieting. She is in her 60s and brings some lived experience and perspective to this group.

Duration: Six or seven sessions over two months
Exact time and date will depend on what works best for the majority of participants.

If you are interested in joining the next group or learning more, text or call us at (818) 790-8588 or send us an email at info@yourlifenutrition.co.

Queers Craft Group || Tuesday Nights || In person at the YLN office

(Not currently scheduled)

Led by visual artist, Harley King

Queers Craft is a four-session series in which we will be doing a variety of crafts that Harley, our resident artist facilitator, has designed. If you need to miss a meeting, no worries you can catch up at the next meeting. 

We provide adequate meeting tables so that people who want to be more social or more crafty can have areas that provide that experience. 

If you are interested in joining the group or being notified when the next one is offered, text or call us at (818) 790-8588 or send us an email at info@yourlifenutrition.co.