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offers a way out of perfection and pressure—helping families reconnect, change unhealthy patterns, and truly thrive. It’s not about lowering the bar; it’s about rewriting the script for peace, purpose, and connection.
redefine success
this book helps families redefine success based on family values, individual strengths and passions while focusing on healthy rigor with less pressure. A practical, research-based guide that brings less stress and more connection.
I’m Siah Fried, an Intuitive Eating and Positive Body Talk Coach. I help parents figure out when to worry, when to watch and when to take action. Through my 1:1 coaching and 6-week program, Move FORWARD, I help you move from fear and uncertainty to finding peace and comfort with a plan in place so you can know your child will be okay.
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As a Nationally Board-Health and Wellness Coach and certified parent coach, I bring over 30 years of experience in public health, including 17 years as a health and nutrition professor and 4 years as a high school health teacher. My passion for supporting individuals with their general eating habits and potential eating disorders comes from both professional expertise and personal experience. I have witnessed the profound impact of eating disorders on many of my loved ones which inspired me to specialize in this area and create positive tools to help others. Whether you’re concerned about your child’s eating habits or they’ve been diagnosed with disordered eating, ARFID, body dysmorphia, anorexia, or bulimia, I’m here to guide and support you as a parent and health coach through this challenging time.
I understand firsthand what is truly helpful in fostering healing and what can unintentionally cause harm.
Eating disorders often stem from generational patterns, but the cycle can stop with you. If you’re ready to create a healthier future for yourself and your family, I invite you to schedule a free call to explore how we can work together.
Coaching Benefit
After working with me, you’ll feel calmer and more grounded—no longer led by fear or anxiety around your child’s eating or body image struggles. Instead, you’ll walk away with a sense of peace and confidence trusting in a process knowing your child can and will be okay
Start your journey today! My 7 step program, FORWARD consists of 7 steps designed to give parents the tools, confidence, and support to help their child heal. You will move from fear and confusion to clarity, connection, and hope—with a clear path forward.
How I Support You
Break Generational Patterns with a Parent and Health Coach
Many of us grew up with food and body image messages we don’t want to pass down to our children—but breaking these generational patterns can feel overwhelming. This is where I step in as your parent and health coach, specializing in intuitive eating and positive body image support.
As a dedicated parent and health coach, I provide personalized guidance to help families recognize and address early signs of eating disorders, disordered eating, or body dysmorphia. Through evidence-based strategies, I’ll help you create a positive food environment, foster a healthy relationship with eating, and build confidence in your child’s body image. Together, we’ll make food, body image, and mealtimes natural and stress-free conversations in your home.
I use my signature 7-step Move FORWARD program, designed to strengthen resilience, promote positive coping strategies, and improve essential habits such as nutrition, sleep, and stress management. This holistic approach empowers both parents and children to move toward a healthier, more balanced life.
What You’ll Gain from Working with a Parent and Health Coach:
A clear understanding of what’s happening—and the next steps to take
Tools to communicate with your child without causing added stress
Emotional regulation strategies to show up calm and steady
Guidance in coordinating your child’s care team (therapists, doctors, schools)
Language support for what to say (and not to say) around food and body image
The ability to identify and break unhealthy generational patterns
Rebuilt trust and a stronger connection with your child
As your parent and health coach, my mission is to support your family in creating lasting change—so your child can thrive with confidence, resilience, and a healthy relationship with food and body.
How I help you as a certified parent and health coach
I support parents navigating eating disorder challenges—whether you’re noticing early signs, managing a diagnosis, or guiding your child through recovery and beyond
How I help you as a certified parent and health coach
I support parents navigating eating disorder challenges—whether you’re noticing early signs, managing a diagnosis, or guiding your child through recovery and beyond
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FORWARD
The FORWARD Method: A Parent Coaching Framework for Supporting Your Child’s Healing from Disordered Eating and Body Image Challenges
My FORWARD method is a 7-step, personalized coaching process designed to guide parents as they support their child through healing. This framework helps you feel confident, connected, and clear on how to be the anchor your child needs—while building a comprehensive, coordinated plan for healing.
F — Focus on Family Values
O — Organize and Oversee the Care Team
R — Recognize Generational Patterns
W—What to Say (and Not to say)
A—Anchor Yourself with Emotional Regulation
R—Rebuild Relationships, Instill Resilience
D—Develop a Roadmap for Long-Term Recovery
Move Forward Program Details
F — Find your family values.We begin by clarifying your family’s core values and vision for health, connection, and healing. These values become the foundation for your parenting decisions and how you show up for your child. Together, we reframe what health and recovery look like in your unique family system, helping you lead with purpose instead of fear.
O — Organize and oversee the care team. You don’t have to manage this alone. I help you identify, organize, and collaborate with the key professionals your child needs—therapists, dietitians, doctors, and school supports. I fill in the gaps, helping you coordinate care so everyone is working toward the same goal. I’ll guide you through what questions to ask, how to advocate for your child, and how to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
R — Recognize generational patterns. We look at how your own upbringing and family history around food, body image, and emotions may be impacting your parenting today. Together, we break cycles of shame, perfectionism, or diet culture and create a healthier, more compassionate narrative for your family moving forward.
W — What to Say (and Not to Say).Many parents worry they’ll say the wrong thing. I provide scripts and communication strategies for difficult conversations—whether it’s around meals, emotions, or body image. You’ll learn what helps (and what can unintentionally hurt), so you can talk with your child in ways that build trust, safety, and connection.
A — Anchor yourself with emotional regulation-your child needs you to be their safe harbor. We focus on helping you regulate your own emotions, so you can respond calmly instead of reacting out of fear or frustration. You’ll learn strategies to stay grounded, even in the hardest moments, and how to model resilience for your child.
R — Rebuild relationships and Instill Resilience
General eating habits and potential eating disorders often strain family relationships. I support you in rebuilding connection with your child by focusing on attunement, presence, and empathy. Whether trust has been broken or communication feels tense, you’ll learn how to repair and strengthen your bond—without stepping into the role of “food police.”
D — Develop a roadmap for long-term healing because it can be a journey, not a straight line. Together, we create a sustainable, long-term plan tailored to your child and family.
At the end of our 6-weeks together you will have the following items in place:
A clear plan for what to do next Tools to help your child (and yourself) feel safe and supported Confidence that you’re not alone and you’re doing this right
✨ Support between therapy and doctor visits A trusted parent and health coach who gets it and guides you along the way
The FORWARD program gives parents the tools, confidence, and support to help their child heal. I help you move from fear and uncertainty to finding peace and comfort with a plan in place so you can know your child will be okay. You will be better equipped to anticipate challenges, celebrate progress, and adjust the plan as needed—so you feel confident navigating the twists and turns of healing. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap, knowing how to support your child today and into the future.
Q: What is a health coach?
Health and well-being coaches empower clients to improve their health by helping them set and achieve goals using evidence-based strategies.
Health coaching, proven effective in clinical trials, is most credible when the coach holds an NBC-HWC certification. I have my NBC-HWC and a Master’s in Public Health. I’m also a certified parent coach through the Jai Institute of Parenting.
Q: What is a Parent coach?
A parent coach supports parents in building effective parenting skills, enhancing family dynamics, and handling challenges in raising children.
Through evidence-based strategies, they assist with discipline, communication, emotional regulation, and mental health. Instead of offering direct solutions, parent coaches work alongside parents to strengthen their approach, boost confidence, and create a nurturing environment for their children.
Q: What is the difference between a parent coach and a therapist?
Therapists explore emotions by examining the past to understand their origins, while coaches help clients acknowledge emotions and develop coping strategies. Therapists diagnose and guide, whereas coaches work collaboratively with clients to identify challenges and achieve goals.
Coaching focuses on action and change, aiming to boost self-awareness and bridge the gap between current reality and potential, while counseling is more reparative.
Celebrate the struggle. Build resilience. Create a healthier, more balanced lifestyle through Siah Fried Coach™—your trusted parent and health coach.
What They Say
Success Stories By Our Clients
“ It feels like magic since I started working with Siah. It’s the first time I’ve felt confident in my skills and tools to improve my relationship with food. I’ve learned so much from her and see food and my body differently after working with her.”
“Everything in my life has changed since began working with Siah. She motivates me and provides me space and tools to make changes but makes sure I’m ready and not overwhelmed. It’s the first time I’ve actually taken actions to make my life better and tackle my emotional eating. It’s been so helpful to have her viewpoint.”
“After working with Siah, it has become so clear to me how disordered my eating was as a teen. I’m now in my early 20’s and am past the disordered thinking . She has helped me view my body differently. I also only eat out of hunger now since she’s taught me strategies that work. She also made it many for me to have a burger with fries the other night. She had told me have the burger if that’s what you want and add a salad or veggies to it. She made it okay for me to eat real meals in a balanced and healthy way. No more disordered thinking when it comes to food and my body. I am so grateful to Siah for this”
I was looking for a parent coach to help me with having a deeper connection with my son and came across Siah. I worked with her for less than two months, but she made a huge difference! Siah helped with managing and verbalizing my emotions and concerns. She also explained and provided insight into my son's behavior. Every week I had an action item to work on and new insights to consider. My relationship with my son has improved tremendously thanks to her guidance. And I have the tools to keep it that way!
“Moving FORWARD” is a powerful asset to any parent and child. Coach Siah uses a clear, concise, and yet creative style of coaching. She has a unique way of getting clients to listen and feel listened to. She is making a difference one client at a time.”
Parent and health Coach Siah has helped me feel more balanced. I have learned to successfully balance home life, school and self-care. Before we began our work, I never would have imagined being able to make self-care a priority. I have learned to not run myself into the ground to feel successful. I let school and all of the other demands on me,consume me.”
“You genuinely care for those you work with and you provided me with a profound level of guidance. For this reason, I found it easy to commit to the program and our appointments. I would look forward to speaking with you.”
After a year and a half of working with Coach Siah, I feel good about where I am. My health has improved and I have more good days than bad. “
I didn’t get a lecture about my past or my parenting style — I got real, practical tools I could use with my kids right away. I left feeling empowered, not judged.
Your guidance—both as a coach and as a mom—is phenomenal. You offer such helpful tools and insights, and I always feel supported after our sessions. It’s truly a pleasure to work with you.
there’s a rare magic in your ability to speak to both the intellect and the heart, leaving the reader with a profound sense of connection.
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