Katie Barbaro is a writer, cartoonist, comedian, life coach, occupational therapist, and creativity doula passionate about helping people live the lives of their dreams by shedding the parts of their identities that do not serve them. Originally from Los Angeles and most recently living in NYC, Katie has spent the past year creating a life driven by her values by traveling around the world, performing, creating art, and building community. She has 16 years of comedy experience and has performed improv and standup in Los Angeles, New York City, Iceland, Bali, The Netherlands, London, and Paris.

Through a combination of energy work and an occupational therapy lens, Katie coaches people on accessing their own inner wisdom and designing a life that feels meaningful, aligned, and fun. Katie’s personal awakening journey began with recovering from an eating disorder and she loves serving people who have a messy relationship with food and body, working together to uncover and detangle the subconscious roots of self-sabotaging behavior in a gentle, loving way.

Katie has found healing by connecting with her body through yoga practice, the principles of Intuitive Eating, creative recovery with “The Artist’s Way,” and embracing radical honesty, which she shares about openly on her podcast, “Showing Up Messy.” Through a lighthearted approach, Katie invites you to get playful with yourself, become your own best friend, and share your juicy, creative, unconditionally loving self with the rest of us!