Food & Body Liberation Support Group
A VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS READY TO BUILD A MORE PEACEFUL RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD AND THEIR BODY.
You’re Not Alone in Wanting Freedom From Diet Culture
Are you tired of feeling ashamed of your body and how much time and energy has been spent on diets or “healthy lifestyle” plans?
Do you crave a peaceful relationship with food and your body but don’t know how to get there?
Do you wish you were part of a community that understands what it’s like to struggle with food and body image? A community who is committed to walking away from diets and weight loss plans?
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. Many people are searching for ways to rebuild trust with their bodies and step outside of diet culture’s expectations. This group is designed to offer a supportive space to begin that process together.
Who This Group is For
Our 10-week virtual support group is designed for adults who are ready to stop living by diet culture’s rules and start listening to and trusting their body’s needs.
This group may be a good fit if you are:
• In recovery from an eating disorder, chronic dieting, or compulsive exercise
• Tired of trying to “fix” your body and ready to break up with diet culture
• Wanting a more peaceful relationship with food, body, and movement
• Interested in connecting with others who share similar goals around body liberation and healing
Participants must be 18 years or older.
What We’ll Explore Together
This group provides a non-judgmental space for connection, learning, and reflection around food and body liberation.
Together we will:
Explore diet culture and anti-fatness as systems of oppression
Identify personal barriers to food and body freedom
Practice skills for moving through body grief
Learn ways to approach health and self-care from a place of body trust
Share resources and support one another in a community setting
Each week includes a topic that guides discussion, reflection, and group conversation.
After participating in the group, many people report:
Feeling more accepting of and connected to their body
Greater ability to advocate for themselves in spaces where anti-fatness is present
More compassion and gratitude toward themselves
A deeper sense of community with others working toward food and body liberation
Feeling more resourced in navigating a world shaped by diet culture
What Participants Often Gain From the Group
Group Details
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Virtual: Zoom
Length: 10 weeks
Meeting Time: Wednesdays, 6–7 PM -
Group 1: Jan 21 – Mar 25, 2026
Group 2: April 29 – July 1, 2026
Group 3: Sept 16 – Nov 18, 2026 -
Cost: $200 for the full 10-week group
Each cohort includes:
Maximum of 8 participants
3 scholarship spots available
1 scholarship reserved for Opal Food + Body Wisdom alumni
Scholarships are first-come, first-served.
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Adults (18+) who are:
Recovering from eating disorders, chronic dieting, or compulsive exercise
Ready to step away from diet culture
Wanting a more peaceful relationship with food and body
Interested in connecting with others exploring body liberation
Meet Your Facilitator
Misty Saracino, MPH (she/her)
Misty is a fat-positive eating disorder recovery coach who helps others build freedom with food, movement, and their bodies.
She has been facilitating groups for individuals navigating eating disorder recovery and chronic dieting for over seven years. Misty brings both lived experience in eating disorder recovery and professional experience working in eating disorder treatment settings.
Her facilitation style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating welcoming spaces for healing and connection.
Group Structure & Expectations
This group is primarily psychoeducational with elements of peer support. Each session includes a weekly theme that guides conversation and reflection.
Participants are encouraged to attend consistently to support group cohesion, though occasional absences are understandable.
Group members are welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable. Creating a respectful and confidential environment is an important part of the group experience, and these guidelines will be reviewed during the first session.
Participants joining the group while navigating active eating disorder recovery are encouraged to also have additional support in place, such as a therapist, medical provider, or dietitian.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We’ve got answers! Check out these FAQs. If you don’t see your question answered here, get in touch.
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Unfortunately, the cost of the group is not covered by insurance. To reduce financial barriers, we offer three scholarship spots per cohort, including one reserved for Opal Food + Body Wisdom alumni.
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The cost is $200 total for the full 10-week group.
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Complete the registration form below and indicate that you would like to be considered for a scholarship. We will follow up with next steps.
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After submitting the registration form, we will send an invoice and payment options.
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While regular attendance helps build group connection, we understand that conflicts arise. The facilitator sends follow-up emails summarizing the topic and discussion after each session so you can stay connected to the material.
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No. Anyone can register for the group. Some participants choose to work with Misty individually during or after the group, but this is not required.
Learn more about becoming one of Misty’s 1:1 coaching clients here. →
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Support groups can be powerful spaces for connection and learning. It’s common to feel a little nervous at first. You are always welcome to participate at the level that feels comfortable for you.
Misty encourages group members to advocate for their needs and reach out between sessions if additional support is helpful.
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Yes. You are welcome to schedule a free consultation with Misty to ask questions and learn more about the group.
Ready to join the Food + Body Liberation Support Group?
Click below to complete the registration form. Once submitted, you will receive an invoice and additional details about the upcoming group.
