Hanson recognized her experience and approach to recovery was a gift she had to share with others. Lori left the corporate world after a successful twenty-eight year career to pursue her passion of self-improvement and helping others create balance in their lives. Ms. Hanson is Founder and CEO of Learn2Balance, Learn2Balance Foundation (to raise awareness and financial aid for eating disorders), Shewolf Press and the Association of Alternative Treatment for Eating Disorders (AATED). Lori's second book,Teen Secrets to Surviving & THRIVING is popular with youth. And Stress Survival KitÔfor College Students was in demand before it was available. This is the first in her new Stress Survival KitÔ series. Lori is an international media favorite and is a regular guest on international radio and TV shows to raise awareness about eating disorders, stress and the need for balance.

"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 teens and college students. She challenges students, faculty and parents to live peaceful, balanced purpose filled lives.

Lori offers a wide variety of workshops and talks on eating disorder awareness, self-esteem, body image, reducing stress, improving diet and quality of life to help students and parents develop "coping skills" that position them for success in life. She developed her own eating disorder coaching program with her powerful three-step process: Nutritional Therapy, Shifting Mindset and Healing at the Cellular Level. Lori works with individuals one-on-one nationally and through tele-classes and home study courses. Clients learn the Hot Pastry Principles™for healing and balance through a series of structured sessions, support and referrals to holistic practitioners as needed.

A talentedlyricist and singer, Lori re-engaged with her creative side and began writing lyrics as part of her recovery process. Her first CD Systems of Control is available and songs can be previewed on her website.

Lori grew up in the Midwest living in Michigan, Columbus, Ohio and Chicago. 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.

Hanson is a member of the Association of Fraternity Advisors (AFA), National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), Women's Association of Addiction Treatment (WAAT), Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA), Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), and the Publishers Association of Los Angeles (PALA). She actively supportsPenny Lane Centers and local charities focused on women's and teen issues.

Radio

Lori's appearances on shows include: 

• Inner Visions, with Nita Vallens (KPFK-FM) (http://www.nitavallens.com/) Los Angeles, CA
• Families in Action, with Carey Quashen and Stephanie Weiss (http://www.hometownstation.com/) Santa Clarita, CA
• The Quick Fix, with Bradley Quick (http://www.bradleyquick.com/) Los Angeles, CA
• Nabuurs and Friends, with Mike Nabuurs (Talk 820) Ontario, Canada
• 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

• New Method Wellness with Ms. Francis of KeepComingBack.com
• Colorado & Company with Mark MacIntosh and Denise Plante (KUSA-TV 9News, Denver, CO)
• 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:

• The Signal, "Hidden Epidemic"
• Teen Truth Newsletter
• Wellsphere.com
• RecoveryView.com, "Changing the Whack-A-Mole Syndrome"
• Serene Center Newsletter, It Started With Pop-Tarts, My Story
• Healthy Living Column, The Signal (Santa Clarita Newspaper) Bulimia — and Back

Author Appearances