Kokon Coaching

It's finally here 🤍

Dear Body: I Want to Be Friends
is my new 6-month personalised body image coaching programme.

I have been working on this programme for the past 12 months and have poured so much of myself into it: my coaching experience, my own lived experience and everything I've learned from working with women around body image.

And it has turned into something I genuinely believe can change the way women experience their bodies and their lives.

It's for the woman who is exhausted by how much space her body, food and appearance take up in her mind.

The woman who's tried to change her body, change her thoughts, be more positive, exercise differently, micromanage her food...

…and still doesn't feel at peace.

This isn't about learning to love your body overnight.

It's about creating freedom.

Freedom from the constant mental noise.
Freedom from the endless cycle of trying to fix yourself.
Freedom to stop comparing, start being, and trust that who you are is enough.

I've created this as a deeply supported six-month journey with 1:1 coaching, my Body Peace Method, a comprehensive workbook, ongoing WhatsApp support and resources to help you actually integrate the work into your everyday life.

And to be honest (even though it is cringe): I am so bloody proud of it.

If you've been following my work and this speaks to something you're experiencing, I'd love you to have a look.

www.kokoncoaching.co.nz/waitlist

Marisa 🤍

6-Month 1:1 Body Image Coaching Program | Dear Body Waitlist | Give Your Life Wings A 6-month 1:1 body image coaching journey for women ready to move beyond body criticism, food guilt and self-doubt — and create a more peaceful relationship with their body.

Oh my goodness (no pun intended) I have something awesome to share today:

My article **“How the Wellness Industry Unintentionally Reinforces Body Anxiety”** just got published by **GOOD MAGAZINE.** 🥹

And I’m honestly a little bit blown away to say that it is currently sitting **front and centre on the GOOD Magazine homepage.** 😭

The article explores something I think we don't talk about nearly enough:

**Are we actually pursuing health — or are we pursuing acceptance?**

Because what happens when we've been taught that health has a certain appearance?

When changing our bodies is presented to us as “health”, but underneath it is the chase to fulfil that same old desire to feel worthy, accepted, confident or like we finally belong?

This is a conversation I’m really passionate about, and having the opportunity to share it with the world literally means the world to me. ❤️

If this is something you've ever wrestled with, I'd love for you to read it and let me know your thoughts and perspective.

**Read the article here →**
https://goodmagazine.co.nz/how-the-wellness-industry-unintentionally-reinforces-body-anxiety/

🥹❤️

Do you feel exhausted from the constant thoughts around your body, the comparing, the food noise, the never ending internal criticism?

Do you long for a break, even just a short one, from the constant pressure?

I would love to gift that to you!
Come join us for the Body Peace Retreat, a free, live, online retreat experience created as a space to step away from the noise, reconnect with yourself and take a breath.

11 August | 6:30 PM (EDT)

12 August | 10:30 AM (NZST)

Body Peace Retreat | Virtual Body Image Retreat for Women | Give Your Life Wings Join the free Body Peace Retreat — a small, intentional online retreat for women ready to step away from body shame, comparison, and constant self-criticism.

Body Peace Retreat | Virtual Body Image Retreat for Women | Give Your Life Wings Join the free Body Peace Retreat — a small, intentional online retreat for women ready to step away from body shame, comparison, and constant self-criticism.

Happy full moon my lovelies,
here comes a new blog post - this one is a goodie!! ✨

Why Diets Don’t Work Long-Term: Set Point Theory Explained

Have you ever wondered why diets feel so hard to maintain, even when you are trying your best?

There is actually science behind this.

This month I’m exploring Set Point Theory and why understanding your body’s natural weight regulation can completely change the way you see yourself.
Read it here:

Set Point Theory Explained: Why Your Body Resists Weight Loss — Kokon Coaching I Body Image Coach & Mental Wellbeing Coaching NZ Learn what Set Point Theory reveals about your body’s natural weight range and why diets often fail long-term. Understand the science behind body regulation and move beyond the dieting cycle.

Just a little reminder 💛

The Self-Care to Wellness Bundle is only available until June 16, and I didn’t want you to miss it if you’ve been meaning to have a look.

It’s a free collection of 60+ resources from different women in the wellbeing space, including courses, eBooks, tools, and practices to support stress, self-care, and more balance in everyday life.

What I really love about it is that you can explore at your own pace and choose what actually resonates with you (because self-care looks different for everyone).

My mini course is also inside: Learn to Shift Your Thoughts and Feel More at Ease in Your Body 💛

If you want to take a look, here’s the link: https://selfcare_minicourse--masteryourstress.thrivecart.com/2025-self-care-to-wellness-bundle-copy-2/

I have something really special to share with you 💛

I’ve joined over 60 incredible women to contribute to the Self-Care to Wellness Bundle — a free collection of tools, courses, eBooks and resources designed to support your emotional, physical, social, spiritual, professional and financial wellbeing.

If you’ve been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just in need of more space for yourself, this is such a beautiful opportunity to explore different ways of supporting your self-care.

And the part that still blows my mind… all of these resources are usually paid offers, but for one week only they’re completely FREE.

You’ll even find my mini course inside: Learn to Shift Your Thoughts and Feel More at Ease in Your Body 💛

👉 Explore the bundle here: https://selfcare_minicourse--masteryourstress.thrivecart.com/2025-self-care-to-wellness-bundle-copy-2/

Available June 9–16 only.

Over the past few years, my work has naturally evolved and deepened in a direction that feels incredibly aligned.

While my main work now focuses on helping women around the world heal their relationship with body image and food, I continue to offer private mental wellbeing coaching for a small number of clients.

At the heart of both spaces is still the same intention:
helping people move from overwhelm, self-criticism and disconnection toward greater self-trust, confidence, calm and wellbeing.

So whether you’ve known me through mental wellbeing coaching in Nelson, retreats and workshops, or through my body image work online: you’re still in the right place 🤍

Thank you for being here and for supporting this journey.

Marisa

Can you relate to this:

“I really struggle to actually switch off, and always look for things to do instead of giving myself downtime.”

This is something I see so often, especially in people who are used to being productive, helpful, or “on” all the time.

I shared my honest coaching response + a few practical tools with my email community this week 🌞

If you'd like me to send it to you, comment “yes” below 💛

New Blog Post:

The BMI Myth: How It Shapes Body Image and Self-Perception

A look at why BMI was never designed to define individual bodies and how it can quietly shape the way we see ourselves.

Read it here:

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