The Fit Life Method

Kelsey

Before I began working with Andrea, I felt exhausted and isolated, and all my relationships seemed one-sided. I felt angry and upset most of the time, people walked on eggshells around me, and I couldn’t establish new friendships, or even maintain old ones. I felt blamed all the time, often being told everything was my fault, which kept me feeling low and trapped.

Despite having a very “successful” career, I had no sense of self or self-confidence.
I kept seeing examples of others whom I aspired to be like, and I wondered how ‘that’ was possible. So I asked one of them and was led to Andrea. I started off doing one: one Coaching and group Coursework.

Initially, it just felt so good to be part of something (although group work made me feel judged in the beginning). My 1-1 was what I craved, and it was a package deal, so I tolerated the group classes. Eventually, I decided to stop just being a viewer in the group sessions and put in the work, and the magic started!

I know now that my head is what kept me trapped. I kept myself masked to control how others saw me so I could stay “safe” and appear good enough in other people’s eyes. But because I couldn’t recognize myself, no one else could either! I have now met so many amazing women and even though we live in separate provinces geography doesn’t keep us apart.

There are 2 go-to tools that have resonated most for me:
Hero’s journey and healing my inner child have taken me to the next level! Seeing myself clearly has allowed me to be seen by others which has enabled me to be connected with high-vibe, like-minded people. Although I was afraid to join the community initially, this has now become my go-to!

I now recognize that my choices are up to me.
I control no one else.
I am finally re-connected to my Self.
I have the skills to feel and deal with all my own emotions.

I had the courage to make some major life decisions and now I am finally free!

And I’ve even joined the Certification Program!

I now know what true peace, joy, and contentment is for the first time in my life! I thought I knew what it was, but it turns out I just got pretty good at being ok with feeling “good enough” and guessed “This must be it”. Instead of fleeting moments, a day or a week here and there of feeling good enough, I’m now tallying up the months of truly feeling good!

Coleen

Before I began the program with Andrea I was caught in a negative loop believing that there was something wrong with me, that I was the problem in many close relationships and that I must put others’ needs ahead of my own in order to belong and get love. I was a people pleaser, over-responsible, and self blaming. I believed that I had to work hard and that I needed to always prove myself to be of value and that my worth was somehow tied to my work and success. Even how I looked was more important than how I felt. I also believed that I was responsible for how others felt and that it was up to me to make sure others felt good, even if it was at my cost.

I looked outside of myself for validation, worthiness and approval – even making small decisions became difficult. Managing perceptions became a full-time job. These problems were impacting my life so much that I was isolating, withdrawing, mistrusting and afraid of what the intentions of others might be. I lost trust in myself and my confidence, unable to keep up with ‘expectations’. I felt angry and frustrated that I wasn’t heard or understood.

I recall vividly reading an article Andrea had written asking ‘Do you feel like you have to work hard? Do you live with constant low grade anxiety? Do you need to hustle to prove your worthiness?’ I recall thinking that working hard to get what I want is exhausting and I would love to know relief from this stress and tension that I believed was a requirement to be successful. It was realizing that I had a choice and that I could be successful AND no longer strive, suffer and sacrifice. I desperately wanted to know how. This was the turning point for me.

My favorite aspects of working with Andrea is the perspective shifts – those huge aha moments that I experience often, help me make different, more elevated choices that serve both myself and others. I have become a better version of me by honoring and respecting myself and showing up more authentically. Another favorite aspect is the level of support. Whether it be one-on-one, small group masterminds, courses, retreats, hot topic workshops or ask me anything sessions, it’s incredible the amount of support that is provided. It enables me to access higher levels of awareness and practice in everyday situations regularly. I am so much more aware of my beliefs, my words and my actions. It’s not all pretty, but I love that I am becoming aware enough to choose differently.

I have achieved more than I ever imagined in my business and in life by practicing the concepts and tools in this program. I feel more aware and more confident knowing how to change my beliefs through a process of ‘becoming’ that really works. I trust myself more and often ask myself what it is that I want instead of what’s expected of me. I don’t take things so personally. I recognize situations as opportunities that are “meant for me”, to become aware and choose differently. I have learned to rely on my intuition and to speak life into my true authenticity. I live larger and take bigger risks knowing that I will be ok with whatever the outcome. I’ve learned to let go of the need for control. I’ve become open to ‘receiving‘ in my personal relationships. I am a better communicator through understanding the different parts of me and who is in the lead, allowing me to choose how I respond. It’s been a significant improvement! And I continue to practice and learn.

Anonymous- Moving forward with hope and love!

Before starting my work with Andrea, I was pretending to be happy in my life. This was hurting me emotionally and physically. I was not sleeping. I suffered from headaches. I poured myself into work to avoid home. I was not my best at being a mom, a business owner, a sister etc. I was struggling with self-worth, I was in a situation that I felt trapped in and I feared judgement for doing what was right for me.I had heard about Andrea through a colleague. She was using Andrea as a business coach, but I identified the opportunity to hire Andrea for me as a personal coach. I was desperate for change, for truth and for growth. I am now living in truth which is totally amazing.

I’m able to identify when my wounded inner child is present. I’m calm and open to experiences. I feel so much “lighter” and physically healthier. I have more joy in my life which is resulting in better relationships at work and personally. I feel optimistic about my future even though it’s not set in stone.

My favourite aspect of working with Andrea is the feeling I get when we have our one on one sessions. It’s such a release of past feelings, past ideals and it’s the ability to heal that is so impactful. Andrea is incredibly insightful, and I love her spirit and energy. I am healing in ways I never thought possible! I truly have healed so much and am still healing. Andrea has made a huge impact in my life. I’m dealing with my past at 52 years old and I’m so thankful for the future ahead.

Jenn Lampshire

I don’t even know where to begin or how to describe how immensely helpful the small group masterminds have been for me. Not only the tools and insight provided by Andrea to navigate through some really tough times, but also the support of women I now consider to be ‘soul sisters’.

The safety to share ANYTHING and be met with acceptance. To have people to go to that can provide understanding and walk me through a situation instead of me just venting. People to celebrate the wins and share in tears. It’s been life altering for me in the absolute best way possible. My heart has grown, my knowledge has expanded and I proudly have a much bigger ‘family’ now that I am so very blessed to have met.

Lisa

I recently experienced some major family drama and I am acting like a completely different person than I would have in the past. THANK YOU for all the lessons, tools and language you continue to teach me. My husband is even surprised. His exact words, “If I wasn’t sure about all the money you have spent with Andrea up until now, I AM A BELEIVER NOW!”. I was able to completely honour myself and let everything else work itself out. I truly feel divinely led too, such an amazing feeling!

I am not used to living life without feeling stressed, so this feels weird but wonderful. Consider me a F.I.T. LIFE Method lifer now too!

Here’s Lisa’s Transformational Story:

Shifting from chronically high levels of stress and overwhelm to a regular state of calm has been life changing for Lisa (and even something she doubted would ever be possible!) As someone who spent all her days taking care of everyone and everything around her, she often felt conflicted. A deep desire to love and care for her “people” paired with a deep need to rest and recharge. Her inner “should do” list, her high expectations and her tendency to want to keep the peace and make sure everyone was happy and well cared for, was affecting her personal health and well being.

While she had tried counselling over the years, it never seemed to make a difference for her in the way she needed. So, she decided to try something new upon suggestion from a friend. We started our work together with private Mentorship + Coaching. I could see that simply trying to manage her stress and overwhelm by addressing it on a surface level (better organization, time management techniques, self care practices like exercising and eating better and learning to let things go) was not the solution she needed first and what may have been the focus in the past.

We had to get to the root issue and address it at the root level:

Her relationship with her Self.

After years of caring for everyone else and only focusing on herself superficially, she had lost the connection to the Core of who she was. Everyone else’s needs came before her own and her approach to getting her needs met wasn’t really working. It was causing friction in her relationships, which created even more stress and overwhelm, which led to habits that affected her physical health and wellbeing. It felt like a never-ending cycle!

Fast forward to present day, and Lisa has learned:

• To communicate her needs in a healthy and productive way that creates deeper levels of connection with those she loves and cares about
• To set loving boundaries so that she has time and space for her “people” and for herself and no longer feels responsible for everyone!
• The skills to prevent stress and overwhelm so what used to trigger her no longer does
• The skills to move through challenges rather than be consumed by them
• That her sensitivities were pointing to her intuitive gifts and she has learned how to trust and use them in meaningful ways
• How to heal so that her past could stop creating her future
• That new career possibilities have opened up for her as a result of reconnecting to her Self (She graduated from the F.I.T. LIFE Method Academy and is now a Certified Mentor + Coach)

Her husband even loves her transformation. Here’s what he had to share with her:
“I don’t really care if you ever do anything with your coursework. It has been worth every penny. You are a completely different person now!”

Jill Davies

The most valuable part of Embrace is the tools given in the course to work through. I love your courses! Taking this course not only helps you with talking through the process of healing, but gives you the tools to practice over and over again, as you continue to grow and experience new challenges.

Honestly, the Freedom course together with therapy, I feel so much wiser, lol! I really think they complemented each other, and this helped my therapy process. Learning about attachment is helping me in my healing process to calm the suffering. I’d highly recommend the course because of the tools given and of course, the lovely Andrea to guide you through it!

Amanda Geofroy

Your teaching style is interactive and engaging. I really appreciate how you take the time to listen to us and thoughtfully guide us through our challenges. I really appreciate your language use (you inspire me). I would whole heartedly recommend the Flow course! It gently guides your mind inward to better understand personal blocks to inner peace and fulfillment. Learning applicable tools to help keep you afloat when you’re stuck in life soup. Introspective learning at it’s finest!

Jen

The most valuable part of the Elevate course is the group discussion as we go through the materials. I find this the most inspiring and thought-provoking part of the course. I would say “yes!” to anyone who were to ask if they should take this course. It’s a great opportunity to shift your perspective from thinking the outer world is creating your struggle to seeing that life is simply a mirror. This can really help you create a deeper connection with yourself.

Jennifer

The most valuable part of taking the Embrace course is being able to communicate with other members, and the ability to watch recordings when I can’t be there. I am so appreciative that this course is included in my membership. It is a great course for anyone who is looking to heal and reconnect to themselves.

Jen Stevensen-Moore

Before working with Andrea I was constantly worried that the “bottom would drop out” of my life in every way possible. I tried to control everything and be prepared to avoid all worst case scenarios. I didn’t sleep and worried about everything all of the time. Looking back, I was angry a lot, although I didn’t know it. I had no boundaries with others and would let people walk all over me so I wouldn’t have to be alone. I didn’t care enough about myself. I put everyone in my life first. I felt like I was drowning all of the time. I felt very alone.

There was an ad on Facebook that kept coming up every time I would open Facebook. It was an invitation to the Embrace Live Event. The ad resonated with me on every level. At first I kept ignoring the ad, then finally I just gave in and signed up.

Now in the Premium program, I love so many things about working with Andrea. I love how she helps me walk through and make sense as to why things are coming up for me in my life.

A lot of what we learn about is coming back to our authentic selves and removing ‘armour’ gained from old coping patterns. Because I’ve learned to see myself more clearly and found my authentic self, I have self-worth, I have learned to listen to my intuition and trust it, I have developed deeper and healthier relationships and no longer feel alone. I have healed a lot of obstacles in my life. The quality of my life and my level of joy is richer and deeper than I’ve ever known.

Sharon Sexton

“While I was taking care of my physical health, (by regularly working out, eating healthy) my emotional health was suffering. I doubted my self, wondered if I deserved to be loved, and questioned if I was good enough just as I am. So much so, that I could not openly share or express my feelings, for fear of how others might judge me. It was easier to stay silent and shield myself from any possible hurt. But this meant not allowing myself to have close friends. I told myself that no one really cared, so why expose myself to them. Oh, how wrong I was!

After reading some of the emails Andrea had sent out that really resonated with me, I took a big leap of faith and signed up for the group program. I was excited and so nervous all at the same time. However after a few weeks it became clear to me that Andrea provides a very safe place to explore long held beliefs and she provides you with all the tools necessary to change those beliefs to serve you better. The best part is that you are not alone on your journey, you also have the support of other Ladies taking the journey with you. I am happy to say that I have been able to change the way I believe in myself and now share my feelings, and let people in, without fear of being judged. The weight has been lifted and it feels amazing!!

Cindy Walker

Andrea Ferguson is the absolute BEST life coach & mentor! Knowing her and working with her has changed my life! I credit her for saving me from a lifetime of victim mentality and for clearing the dark cloud above me filled with feelings of unworthiness, shame, blame, guilt, anger, bitterness and heartache. Andrea taught me to challenge my beliefs and she helped me overcome my destructive patterns & habits. I spent a lot of my life feeling sad and seeing the glass half empty. Because of Andrea, my perspective has shifted to one of hope & faith, love, compassion and even joy. Maybe not every day but most days. That did not come without a lot of hard work! I was tired of the life I was living. I wanted to change and I had to commit to the ongoing practice of being honest and compassionate with myself and truly taking care of myself on all required levels – physically, mentally, emotionally & spiritually. Andrea inspired me as I watched her show her own vulnerability and courage to practice all that she teaches. She grew and I grew from watching her. Andrea is extremely knowledgeable and she is a messenger, a guider and the strongest supporter I’ve ever known. She has had such a deep impact on so many people’s lives. She has brought so many people together and created the most beautiful community among them. I gained so much insight, love, support and treasured friendships from the community of fabulous people she created.

I am deeply grateful to this beautiful woman for all that she has done and all that she continues to share and do. I tried different options of support in the past with counselors and psychologists that were very expensive and that didn’t work for me. I also tried on my own with books, classes and workshops, to no avail. I thought I knew what I needed help with only to find out that I didn’t always know what I needed or know what the root causes really were.

If you can relate and you feel that you might need some guidance or support, I encourage you to reach out to Andrea. She is a beautiful, unbiased, non judgmental, compassionate, caring, intuitive, wise & lovely human with so much knowledge and experience and an abundance of heart.

Nancy Sayre

Before working with Andrea I had a feeling of disconnection from what was important and real for me as an individual, not what everyone else felt was important and real; a huge change had occurred in my life and I was fearful of the future. 

I needed a way to overcome the fear so that I could see the great possibilities ahead of me. I’d been searching for years for a way to build a firm foundation under myself, something we all need but which often isn’t given to us in childhood. It’s from this strong base that we are able to reach and even expand our potential.

I was sad, I was fearful, I wasn’t acting like myself, and I began to close myself off. I didn’t trust my feelings, I had strong mood swings, and I was overeating and making myself ill. Finally I thought, enough is enough! I was angry at what was happening to me, how negative my thinking had become, and felt strongly that there had to be a better way. I felt as though I was drowning in my own life and I knew it didn’t have to be that way. This is what led me to join the Premium Program.

Having nearly completed the 2 year program, I can now say that my thoughts and feelings are completely understood, I have learned what was behind them and how to deal with the root cause. I feel fully supported intellectually and emotionally while I build that strong foundation.

I no longer feel ‘lost’. I feel content and happy almost every day. I am MUCH stronger within myself and able to not only articulate my needs, but to say no to things I don’t want to do with no guilt. While I am not certain what my future looks like, I am happy where I am for the moment, and I know that when I’m ready for the next step I’ll be able to take it confidently. I am a surer and better support for my family and friends when they need me, being grounded and sure myself. I am happy in my skin, the unreasoning fear is gone, and I look forward to my future, whatever it brings.

Francine Maroney

Before private coaching with Andrea, I was struggling with confidence, I was feeling a lack of worth and fulfillment and just feeling lost and stuck in life. I was struggling to break out of my shell, to move forward in life and to feel ready enough to open up and share my life with someone special. After repeated failed relationships and being stuck in low self esteem and negative self talk patterns, I finally had enough and I decided to hire a coach for one on one work.

Andrea has helped me tune into my own gifts and strengths that have always been there that I didn’t realize I had. I simply never gave myself credit for them. She’s helped me break down my barriers to reconnecting to my passions and to find ways to continue moving forward in life. As a result of my coaching experience I’ve come to peace with putting my house up for sale and moving into a new place that will encourage me to move on from my past and to embrace the changes I’ve undergone. I know this move is an important part of me taking the next steps in building the life I want for myself and my kids. I’m also finding my voice at my workplace and learning the unique value of my own gifts and talents. I no longer feel over shadowed by the gifts and talents of others.

Andrea MacDonald

I decided to attend my first live event because I was going through some very big changes in my life. I was dealing with a shift in my professional life and I felt incredibly unhappy in my marriage. I needed some tools and support.

My usual coping mechanisms were not working at all. I was slowly sinking into depression and isolating myself. I was basically going through the motions to keep life orderly. Organizing my children’s lives, keeping up our household, working part-time and trying to keep up appearances that I had a happy home life.

It was when I realized that I could not keep navigating my life without support that I decided to invest in getting my life back on track. I signed up for the premium program.

The events and Retreats introduced me to other women who were dealing with very similar issues to mine. I was in a safe place where I could share my experiences completely free of judgment and surrounded by support. Andrea gave me the tool box to be able to slowly peel away layers and find my inner voice again so that I could begin to trust myself and make important decisions. I had been taking care of everyone else’s needs for so long that I didn’t even know what I needed anymore. The Retreat and events, and especially Coaching with Andrea, helped me navigate some huge transitions in my life.

Every single thing I’ve learned through the live events, the Retreats and Coaching has been invaluable. The total honesty, kindness and tools I have received from Andrea has helped me hold a mirror up to myself and my life. Enabling me to see the changes I needed to make to honor myself and others. I’ve become accountable to myself and learned to truly trust my instincts. I’ve even learned to let go of outcomes, which I’ve always tried to control. I’ve learned so many things like how to have hard conversations coming from a place of love and compassion, how to share feelings without being defensive and how to manage and work through triggers that had previously caused shame and anxiety. I am truly blessed to work with Andrea in my continuing life journey.