This evidence-based, client proven process is the exact same. Same material and same framework.

The differences are in price. However, the value based on the outcomes are the same and sometimes better with the group. I always tell clients interested in both to think about how you will learn best and of course, what fits best with your budget.

In Truce with Food: Bespoke, you get all the materials plus 12 private sessions and email support in between sessions.

In Truce with Food: The Group experience, you’ll be with about 10-2o people, receiving  plenty of individualized attention from me, your small group with a Truce Coach, and learning from the group. I’ve found people in the group progress quite fast as you’ll learn from others as much as you learn from me.
And how you relate or find your belonging in our group, especially for many of us who have been “othered” in our life, is its own healing. Finding other bad joiners is healing balm in and of itself.

Here are the live dates for kick-off and our weekly Q&A calls. All Q&A calls are 75 minutes and EST. Q&A Calls (except for the Kick-Off) are Wednesdays at 12 pm Eastern Time. Everything is recorded so if you can’t make it live, you can catch the replays.

Opening Circle: Thursday, February 1 12 pm, 2 hours
Kick-Off: Saturday, February 3 10 am – 12 pm
Q&A call: February 7, 12 pm
Q&A call: February 14, 12 pm
Q&A call: February 28, 12 pm
Q&A call: March 13, 12 pm
Q&A call: March 27, 12 pm
Q&A call: April 10, 12 pm
Q&A call: April 24, 12 pm
Q&A call: May 8, 12 pm
Q&A call: May 22, 12 pm
Q&A call: June 5, 12 pm
Q&A call: July 3, 12 pm
Q&A call: July 17, 12 pm
Closing Circle: July 31, 12 pm

Oh, I love this question! It gives me a chance to geek out on how change really works. Let me answer under the premise that there is a range of training and expertise for health and life coaches. So my answer is based on each discipline’s general philosophy.

Diets, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and most other health coaches, focus on the food. Rather than tell you to chew 20 times or identifying how you want to feel about how you’ve eaten, Truce with Food focuses on physical and emotional safety, which are the key root issues to decade long food battles. We focus on the Why Not, not the Why.

Traditional health and life coaching isn’t necessarily root-cause resolution to change. It’s more of an accountability model that helps you with the issue you want to change. It can expand your thinking but usually the expanded thinking is around food, exercise or your body. This overlooks the story issue.

Traditional coaching is great for people trying to start new habits, who are new to the power of nutrition, and who need ideas on how to be more self-compassionate. Yet it’s quite outdated when it comes to transformational change (in fact, David Petersen, Google’s head of Leadership and Development, called the adult development foundation I use in Truce with Food both the disruption and future of coaching).

But if you’re trying to stop a habit like fighting food and your body, traditional coaching can alleviate the symptoms like Tylenol for a migraine, but you’re not addressing the migraine or in our case, the food battle causes.

For example, an emotional eating health coach might tell you to feel your feelings and help you recognize that you eat when you are lonely. They’ll support you to generate ideas of what you can do when you feel lonely like call a friend. But you aren’t falling off track with your eating because you didn’t call your friend.

In Truce with Food, we get to the root of why you feel lonely in the first place. What is your story and protective strategies that makes you isolate yourself ? And what are new choices so you feel in control of your life and in this example, deeply connected? The self-awareness and skills you develop prevent these feelings from arising in the first place.

Truce with Food is proprietary intellectual property created and tested over 17 years of academic research and real-life clients; there’s no other program like it.

To compare, it’s better to think of the value or outcomes you want. Here’s an industry snapshot of different costs and values, based on what you are looking for.

To give you a sense of the value of Truce with Food, one client said Truce with Food was worth a million dollars. A few have said it saved their lives. Many others have said it’s “priceless” and “invaluable.” If you would pay more than $4,500 to have this food monkey off your back and your life changed in a direction more aligned with freedom and possibility, you will get way more than your money’s worth in Truce with Food.

As Christie shared, she has the priceless freedom of no longer having food or self-care rules to rebel against (and has better results) or Sara shared when she had to consider the price, she ultimately determined she couldn’t afford not to do it. Linda recently shared on Insatiable how she has done her best career work as a result of going through Truce with Food. Or, Krista shared how her work in Truce with Food led to a better job that paid more and she got her period for the first time in her life.

Many other clients have found they save money on all these expensive supplements, shakes and superfoods they thought they needed, on takeout, on binges and they stop spending as much in general as their story is also part of the reason they shop for things they don’t need. And long-term, the healthcare savings, and time and quality of life can be incredible.

And here’s the mindset results based on client survey exits

Great question. I’ll break this into two parts. First off, do people show up and do the work? 80% of people show up and do the work. This is far above average than most programs.

This question also implies how many people have sustainability after the program. Both of these are important questions. If you’re asking: can I do this, can I show up, can I do the work? Can I continue to make the changes in my life? Yes. I assure you you can do this. This isn’t a diet. This isn’t a plan. This doesn’t require willpower like you imagine.

You will also learn how to source intrinsic motivation instead of shame and fear-based motivation. In practical terms, this is like building momentum and a snowball going down the hill instead of pushing it up the hill.

This is for anyone who wants to stop the insanity of fighting food and get off the merry-go-round. Truce with Food is a completely new orientation to how you show up in your life and then the food falls into place. The change is self-evident and creates a desire to continue to do the work because you’re finally getting results from the effort you put in.

The number one thing I look for is someone who has tried everything else yet still has the ovaries to listen to that voice that says, “I know there is something more for me”. This is often accompanied by a readiness to be patient with results if one confidently feels they are on the right track. Have you tried enough solutions like Shakeology or Weight Watchers, gone through the roller coaster of “yes, this time will be different” and come down and realize, nope, it’s not? My weight is still weighing me down.

At this place, there’s usually a simultaneous expansion and excitement (and some nerves) at the idea of joining Truce with Food. Many of my clients say my approach resonates. And they’re up for the internal challenge. And as the cultural narrative continues to shift, more and more clients come ready and excited (especially since over half of Truce with Foodies come from past client recommendations!).

This program is not girlfriend advice to buy flowers or steps to upgrade your life – although you will. It just won’t be all puppies and rainbows like some coaches promise…and then tell you “you’re blocked by self-limiting beliefs” when that doesn’t work.

Being comfortable won’t get anyone the results they really want, like freedom and agency with our body. Like anything meaningful in life, this will be challenging and rewarding. But it’s not about willpower or discipline but rather, the challenge to be a beginner and stay curious.

This is not a traditional weight loss program. The focus is not on weight loss and you are allowed to want to lose weight in this community. Weight loss has become highly charge today – which I think is great as there’s a lot to unpack. However, if you do the work and make this process a practice so you’re consistent with eating healthy, you will lose weight.

My philosophy is sustainable weight loss is a side-effect of sending physical and emotional safety signals to the body. Some people will say this is still diet culture. I disagree. Sometimes our weight is a health issue (and sometimes it isn’t). And sometimes weight is protective (and sometimes it is not). I’m not here to tell you what to do with your body. I’m here to support you to feel the best you can in your body and life.

For example, I’m currently losing my post-pregnancy weight. My focus was on my insomnia and story-driven stress first. Food is easy for me now yet I had to adjust my nutrition needs because of menopause.  I’ve lost 20 pounds in the last two years. It’s been slow yet sustainable and I’m not losing and gaining the same pounds like I used to do.

The focus on safety signals like sleep, physical pains, or stress helps us know what to do when, enable us to feel great in our bodies along the way, and allows our body to come to a healthy resting place for each of our unique bodies.

Some clients lose weight. Many stay the same. However, many clients who still want to lose more weight post-Truce with Food will say, “I still have more weight to lose but I know it will happen without me worrying about it anymore.”

In the Truce with Food exit survey, 90% of people no longer believe they have to give up their favorite foods. Truce with Food takes the stance that one serving of your favorite foods, once in awhile, is no big deal. What we transform are the reasons you consistently eat two, three or four servings of your favorite food. When you legitimately heal your relationship with food, you no longer are caught in the extremes of all or nothing. Yes you can eat your favorite foods again – and without guilt or fear that one piece of cake will turn into two, three or a week of bad eating.

Life today is one constant busy season. Especially for those who tend to gravitate towards Truce With Food. However, your life is your classroom. In other words, you’ll be experimenting with meals you’re already eating and new ways of being in your life. It’s not “separate” from your life.

And this program is designed for the on-the-go lifestyle. It does require about two hours every other per week for maximum benefit. About 20 minutes of content, a 90-minute Q&A calls (all recorded so you can listen at your leisure), and about an hour on coaching “homework.” Many participants have said this program actually creates time for you by learning the foods to give you more energy and clarity.

Absolutely. In discussing digestion and blood sugar, the two foundational systems of the body that influence all of today’s chronic conditions, you’ll do that. And, being healthy isn’t just about being free of disease. It’s about emotional well-being, which Truce with Food focuses on heavily. This program could easily be called Truce with Anxiety, Truce with Exercise or Truce with [insert major life stress holding you back].

No! In fact, that’s one of the patterns many clients work on is going to all the grocery stores and building up cooking way more than is necessary. I’m actually referred to as the lazy chef’s guide to cooking. All the recipes are really simple (no exotic ingredients) or long prep times and can be cooked in big batches to last for multiple days. Plus, you’ll learn how to eat out and make the right choices so you don’t need to cook all the time.

I call myself a bad joiner myself so I understand your hesitation. Most of my clients are “bad joiners” or non-dogmatic people.

I’ve had some people stick to themselves and get incredible benefits. However most participants are impressed by the caliber of women in the group and want to participate and get incredible value from the support and ideas of these other intelligent and caring women.

All instructional materials are yours for life—so even if your schedule happens to change, you can still get the full value of the program when you’re ready. Or if you want to join the next round in 2024, you can do that too.

There will be no monetary refunds once you decide to join. Please do your due diligence beforehand. If you need more clarity if this is right for you, schedule a discovery session.

If you have an FSA or HSA account, most likely. Clients have used their HSA/FSA credit cards and I’ve written dozens of receipts for participants’ FSA and HSA accounts. Most plans reimburse for any type of nutritional counseling and coaching. I recommend checking with your plan specifically for an exact answer. I’m happy to write you a receipt.

You will be put in a small group, with 2-3 other participants with a Truce coach being certified in Ali’s method. You’ll receive small group coaching every week with them on the “off” weeks of the “Bigger” yet still intimate group calls. This will provide individualized support and Ali will be mentoring them so you’ll have two brilliant coaches eyes on your journey.

No problem. We can help. Just email ali@alishapiro.com and Carolyn, my Operational support will get you all set up.

I totally get it. You trust me, not yourself. So many programs promise to be different and yet underneath, they’re all different ways to cut calories or give you a formula (often not based on research) that creates more restriction, which only leads to rebellion.

This is a process you can’t fail if you devote yourself to trying and learning how to understand your story, which is what Truce with Food gives you the awareness and tools to do.

It doesn’t require willpower in the traditional sense. In fact, imperfection is built into the material and expected. We call that “research” in Truce with Food. Most science and life breakthroughs happen when we learn from what isn’t working.

Having said that, this process is challenging. But the challenge is the willingness to be a beginner and continue to show up when you’re new (i.e., not the best) at building a new skill set. This can be uncomfortable for perfectionists and those with an all-or-nothing mindset. It’s about being devoted to yourself.

Many clients express that it’s “uncomfortable in the most freeing way.” That might seem paradoxical. But paradox is truth. Once you can be with your emotions, you feel powerful and free. You get the kind of results that make you willing to become devoted to challenging yourself. Our emotions control us whether we understand them or not. So to finally have choices other than eat in discomfort, is life-changing liberation.

If you can commit to showing up when you feel imperfect, this process will work for you. There’s not a formula for success or failure here. This process meets everyone exactly where they are in their self-awareness and lifestyle. It’s the opposite of having a bunch of rules to follow that only fuel the battle and a sense of failure.

For more insight from my clients about their own fears around this, check out this video. The fourth question is when I ask them about their fear of failing at Truce with Food. Still have questions? Schedule a discovery session.

My work is a wonderful compliment to AA and/or therapy.

About 25% of my clients are in AA and most of them tell me, “this is what AA is missing” and they love AA. This isn’t to say it’s an either or, just that this is different. And it has to be because while you can avoid alcohol, you can’t not eat. It’s also why 12-step food programs don’t work for most people. More restriction with food isn’t the answer. In Overeaters Anonymous (OA), which I tried myself, they often reinforce the all-or-nothing thinking and corresponding restrict-binge cycle with their “no white flour, no sugar, etc”.

My work is about getting to the root cause of why we turn to food and enable you to feel like you can eat just one of something (moderation is the new radical!).

I love some therapy so again, this isn’t either/or, it’s just that this work is very today and action oriented whereas therapy is often looking backwards and reflection. You need both.

Adult development, which my work is rooted in, is quite different and the people who do the best are the ones who have been in AA and/or therapy because they are comfortable reflecting.

And this work also works on changing the patterns of today (that come from the past) that we aren’t aware of, no matter how much therapy we’ve been in (I’ve done a lot of therapy myself and it never really moved the needle on my eating issues).