• "Amanda has been instrumental in my journey by teaching me to accept my feelings as they are, fostering a positive relationship with my body and food...Initially, I harbored a harsh self-image, viewing myself as lazy and imperfect, believing that I needed to eat less and exercise more to feel good about myself. However, through this program, I've nurtured a profound connection with myself—an authentic friendship. I now honor both my body and mind by embracing authenticity and being true to my emotions, accepting them as they come. I couldn’t be prouder of myself and the person I have become."

  • "Amanda is a force of nature. I was lucky to be her student and wise to seek her mentorship. She shares her incredible grasp of language and insights. Her benevolence freely forms a supportive web that fortifies, nurtures, and empowers those around her."

  • "I recommend Amanda to anyone seeking transformative guidance and support on their journey to wellness. Amandas approach is not just about achieving physical health; it's about fostering holistic well-being, nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Amanda possesses a rare gift for creating a nurturing and non-judgmental environment where growth and healing can flourish."

  • "Amanda's classes shocked me to my core: the ideas and concepts presented by her were, in a word, profound. I can credit her teachings as fundamental pieces of what shaped the person I am today. Such brilliance seems rarely accompanied by the compassion and empathy she shared with all her students, and for that I could not recommend her more."

  • "Through the engaging material curated by Amanda…I deepened my understanding of food systems on a social and deeply personal level. Through reading and resonating, listening and sharing, I discovered many of my eating-related tendencies and wounds. Thanks to the course I began to build a foundation of healthier ways of eating that are in alignment with my personal and spiritual values of creating meaning and expressing love. Amanda created space for us to each reflect on our personal relationships to food, and, without pressure or expectation, I learned much more about myself than I ever imagined…. Since then I’ve gained a deeper respect for eating as a self-care ritual that fuels my body, represents my cultural values, and offers me an invitation into the present moment. The experience has been transformational."

  • "Amanda is a master at creating a sanctuary where knowledge flourishes, personal growth blossoms, and healing thrives. Her spirit brings such safety and warmth to our sessions. Beyond her expertise and guidance in matters of health, she extends her hand in genuine friendship, offering unwavering support and understanding. With her empathetic ear and compassionate heart, she creates a space where vulnerability is welcomed, and connection is fostered with grace and compassion."

  • "Meetings with Amanda are like a spiritual and intellectual spa retreat. Her experience as a poet, academic, and nutrition coach shines through her coaching in a peaceful, personal, and powerful fashion. Thanks to her course Literary Gastronomy, I've leveraged pro tips (like having a smoothie before a carb-heavy meal) to help reach my ideal physique while enjoying a wider and wiser diet. It's not just what you eat, but how you eat it! I've learned intimately about balancing my gut and how food wears many hats: a vessel of pleasure; a mind-body-spirit healer; and a tool for community stewardship. Amanda's coaching style is highly accessible and refreshingly eclectic. If you spill honest beans about your habits, she'll help you nurture them into towering stalks. Thanks to her guidance (especially with Pranayama breathwork) I have a stronger awareness of myself, I'm more spontaneous and outgoing, and I feel in the prime of my life! "

  • "The courses I took from Professor North remain some of the most influential and interesting classes … her passion for beauty, knowledge, and goodness are so contagious that she effortlessly influences and encourages those around her to “be good humans” Not only did she teach us how to interact with and understand the world through a different lens, but she was very formative in my ongoing pursuit of literary studies in academia. Her hands-on, interactive teaching style always produced the most engaging and exciting in-class discussions. She is a very deep thinker and a kind soul.”

  • “Amanda is a master at providing a safe space to cultivate knowledge, personal growth, and healing. Her spirit alone radiates creative energy. At the beginning of the first class I took with her, I was an insecure, amatuer poet with a limited mindset on craft and an anxiety that prevented me from exploring new realms. Amanda’s ability to open the mind and soothe anxieties by meeting everyone where they are mentally, was a necessary medium for my self-esteem journey not only as a writer, but as an individual. Amanda seamlessly guides people to understand and nourish their own unique magic in a sanctuary built to foster experimentation, discovery, and exploration. All that to say, the environment she provides is nothing short of a garden of art, tools, and nutrients where all you can do is bloom.”

  • "Amanda is hands down the best professor I have ever had for many reasons. She is extremely welcoming and gracious, as well as inspiring and full of intent. Her course opened doors for my life that I never knew were possible. I am so grateful that I can know her. "