Lori Hanson battled with bulimia and her self-image for 34 years. She has expertise on the subject that can only be gained by experience. After watching many victims go in and out of treatment repeatedly, Lori decided there had to be an alternative to traditional treatment. She followed a holistic approach (employing mind, body and spirit) and by learning that we are designed to self-heal, she found the connection to her personal power which led to her healing. She shares her story and approach to recovery in her award-winning book It Started With Pop-Tarts®...An Alternative Approach to Winning the Battle of Bulimia. Hanson recognized that her experience and approach to recovery was a gift she had to share with others. Hanson graduated with a B.S. in Business Management and Organization.

She built her career as a software consultant and selling information technology solutions, but left to pursue her passion of self-improvement and helping others create balance in their lives. She is the founder and President of Learn2Balance, a company focused on improving the lives of others, and Shewolf Press.

A media favorite, Lori has appeared on many radio and TV shows to bring awareness to the epidemic of eating disorders. Her goal is to help young people find help and healing much younger in life than she did.

"An inspiring story of using intention, the law of attraction, energy work and body work to overcome a severe eating disorder. It is a wonderful example of the new paradigm that is emerging in the arena of health." -Jack Canfield Co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Body and Soul® and The Success Principles; featured teacher in The Secret

An entertaining and humorous speaker, she shares her personal story and insights for holistic healing and a healthy lifestyle with high school and college students, parents and community groups. She challenges and inspires audiences to improve their quality of life and embrace their personal power.

Lori offers a wide variety of workshops and talks on eating disorder awareness, self-esteem, body image, reducing stress, improving diet, nutrition and quality of life to help students and parents develop "coping skills" that position them for success in life. She consults with individuals on eating disorders, weight and stress issues. Clients learn the five strategies for self-healing through a series of structured sessions, support and referrals to holistic practitioners.

A talented lyricist and singer, Lori re-engaged with her creative side and began writing lyrics as part of her recovery process. She sings and shares her music to conclude many of her speeches. She is finishing production on her first CD. Listen to music.

Growing up in the Midwest, Lori lived in Saginaw, Detroit, and Cedar Lake Michigan; Columbus, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois. She spent 16 years in Denver, Colorado to indulge her passion for skiing. Lori is an avid golfer and gourmet vegan cook. She lives in Southern California with her dogs, Yager and Sasha. It Started With Pop-Tarts^®...is Lori's first book.

Hanson is a member of the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA), National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), Women's Association of Addiction Treatment (WAAT), Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA), Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA), Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and the Publishers Association of Los Angeles (PALA). She actively supports the American Diabetes Association and local charities focused on women's and girls issues. In addition to speaking, Hanson provides private consultations and workshops on eating disorders, weight and stress management.

Radio

Lori's appearances on shows include:

• Tune into Love, with Margaret McCraw (http://www.healthylife.net/) Baltimore, MD
• Conscious Healing, with Sherry Anshara (www.achieveradio.com/onair/) Scottsdale, AZ
• What A Woman Can Do, with Holly Campbell (http://www.internetradiovoices.com/), Chicago, IL
• The Donna Seebo Show, (http://www.bbs.radio.com/, Seattle, WA
• News Now, Voice of America with Faiza Elmasry (http://www.voanews.com/) Washington, DC
• Body and Soul, with Sarah Maria (http://voiceamerica.com/), Oakland, CA
• Food For Thought, with Patrice Steiner (WPVL-FM) Platteville, WI
• Barbara McFaddin Show (WFHG-AM) Bristol, VA
• Tron in the Morning (KCNM-AM) Colorado Springs, CO
• AM Show, with Jack Roberts (Cable Radio Network, simulcasts on PAX TV and http://www.crni.net/) Los Angeles, CA
• The Aware Show, with Lisa Garr (KPFK-FM) Los Angeles, CA
• Health Matters, with Larry Whitler (WOCA-AM) Ocala, FL
• Good News Broadcast, with Paul Sladkus (http://www.goodnewsbroadcast.com/) New York, NY
• Women of the World, with Helga Sitkin (American Radio Network, Kaleidascope Radio Magazine airs on KCLA and KLAS-FM) Los Angeles, CA
• The Feminine Soul, with Robin Hoffman, (Real Coaching Radio Network, http://www.rcrn.info/) Denver, CO

Television

• Weekend Daybreak (KRON-TV 4, San Francisco, CA)
• Bay Sunday with Sue Kwon (KPIX-TV 5, San Francisco, CA)
• Good Morning Arizona with Tara Hitchcock (KTVK-TV 3, Phoenix, AZ)
• AM Arizona with Tonya Mock and Lew Rees (KAZT-TV 7, Prescott, AZ)
• Colorado & Company with Mark MacIntosh and Denise Plante (KUSA-TV 9News, Denver, CO)
• The Joan Quinn Profiles (KCET-TV 28, Los Angeles, CA)
• Coffee Break with Barbara and Wendy (LA Cityview, TV 35, Los Angeles, CA)
• Book Talk with Heather Joy (TV 16, Los Angeles, CA, syndicated internationally)

Print

Lori is published in:

• RecoveryView.com "Changing the Whack-A-Mole Syndrome"
• Serene Center Newsletter
• Healthy Living Column, The Signal (Santa Clarita Newspaper) Bulimia — and Back

Author Appearances

• Guest Speaker, Penny Lane, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Workshop, North Hills, CA
• Guest Speaker, Inland Empire Networking Luncheon, Casa de las Amigas, Pasadena, CA
• Guest Speaker, Antelope Valley College
• Guest Speaker, Penny Lane, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Graduation, North Hills, CA
• Sponsor, REEL Recovery, Silent Movie Theater, Los Angeles, CA
• Guest Speaker, Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA
• LA Times Festival of Books, Los Angeles, CA
• Guest Speaker, Cherry Creek High School, Teen Awareness Week, Greenwood Village, CO
• Guest Speaker, "A Toast To You," Women's Wellness Seminar, LaVerne, CA
• Guest Speaker, Women's Wellness Workshop, Pasadena, CA
• Guest Speaker, Zonta LifeForward Workshop, Valencia, CA
• Guest Speaker, Casa de las Amigas, Pasadena, CA
• Talk and Book Signing, Crystal Way, San Francisco, CA
• OC Network, Orange County, CA
• Speaker for Women's Retreat, Citrus Valley Medical Center, West Covina, CA
• Book Signing, A Peace of the Universe, Scottsdale, AZ
• LifeForward Seminars, Valencia, CA
• Book Signing, The Worm, Prescott, AZ
• Guest Speaker, Wellness Celebration Brunch, Castle Rock, CO
• Guest Speaker & Book Signing, For Heaven Sake, Denver, CO
• Guest Speaker, Wellness Celebration Brunch, Consulate Healing Center, Denver, CO
• Book Signing, American Library Association Midwinter Conference, Denver, CO
• Talk and Book Signing, Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse
• Guest Speaker, Serene Center Eating Disorder/Dual Diagnosis Networking Event
• Guest Speaker, Antelope Valley College
• Guest Speaker, Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club
• Talk and Book Signing, Barnes & Noble, Burbank, CA
• Book Signing, Book Exchange America Expo, LA Convention Center
• Book Signing, Lassens Natural Foods and Vitamins

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