Hi, I’m Kiley Houck
Social Worker turned Certified Health Coach
If we’re being really honest, my path here wasn’t that smooth, Pinterest-perfect transformation. It was messy, emotional, and sometimes in your face loud. Then other times, it was so quiet and isolating. I felt like I was the only one struggling. But through every binge, every food rule I tried to follow, every cardio workout to earn food, and every moment I felt like I had failed again... I was actually finding the pieces I needed to build a life I could finally trust.
My Journey
Let’s rewind real quick to 2019. I was 198 pounds, standing next to my best friend as her maid of honor, and it was an incredible experience. Until a month later, she got her pictures developed and I didn’t even recognize myself. I was not the girl that had been captured in these forever moments, and I was pissed. That day lit a fire under me in the worst way possible, and I dove headfirst into the diets. I tried all the "quick fixes", and dropped 65 pounds in two years... but somewhere along the way, I lost myself with the weight.
I was exhausted. I looked “healthy” but was broken by every definition of the word. When I wasn’t working, I was obsessing about food and exercise. I was either overeating out of stress or micromanaging every bite with military precision, just to punish myself the next day. I was in a constant tug-of-war with my body, and I was burning out... hard!
The Shift
Eventually, I snapped. Emotionally, mentally, physically… I was on the verge of a psychiatric hold. And honestly, thank G because that breakdown became my breakthrough. I quit dieting and stepped away from my career. I decided that if I was going to be alive, I wanted to actually feel alive!
That’s when everything changed for the better. I slowed down, got quiet, and stopped fighting my body 24/7. I started giving myself space and compassion, so I could learn how to listen to my body instead. And in doing so, I healed.
I found a way to eat that felt good without obsessing over food. I learned how to move my body because it felt fun, not because I “had to”. I discovered that my self-worth was never meant to be tied to the size of my pants or the number on a scale. And because of all that, I’ve kept the 65 pounds off! But not through restriction or punishment… through connection, self-trust, and ease.
My Mission
As your Mindful Eating Master, I’m here to offer not just the strategies that worked for me, but also the empathy, understanding, and support you need on your journey. I’ve walked this path, and I know the pitfalls and the peaks. My approach is rooted in cognitive behavioral coaching, backed by my background in counseling services, and enriched by my own experiences.
I don't just offer guidance; I offer a partnership. I work with everyday people (you don’t have to be a “wellness person” to work with me) who are tired of thinking about food ALL THE TIME. You might be stuck in cycles of overeating, emotional eating, “starting over on Monday”, or feeling like you’re doing everything “right” but still feeling out of control. Either way, you want balance, freedom, and to live in a way that actually lasts.
And that’s exactly what I help with! Together, we will explore your relationship with food, the limiting beliefs holding you back, the obstacles in your daily routine, and the mindset reinforcing those hindering habits. Then, we’ll address triggers and barriers to develop a plan that celebrates your unique needs and goals, so you can create a balanced, sustainable lifestyle.
Let’s Connect
I’m not the coach who’ll tell you to track your macros or force you to power through your cravings. I’m the coach who will help you understand why those cravings are there in the first place, and give you real tools to respond to them with self-compassion and curiosity, not shame. This life you’re pinning for isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about getting you back to you.
So if you’re done trying to “fix” yourself, and ready to finally trust yourself… I’d love to help you. Let’s make food feel easy. Let’s make wellness feel like something you actually look forward to. And let’s make your life feel like your own again. Happiness starts here!
My Approach
Let’s get one thing straight, okay?! Food isn’t just fuel, and you’re not a machine. You can’t “calories in, calories out” your way to peace!
That kind of mindset only turns eating into a battle, wellness into punishment, and habits into hoops you have to jump through just to feel “good enough”. It’s not sustainable, and it’s definitely not how change happens in real-life (not matter what the influencers tell you).
You need something rooted in emotional regulation, mindset rewiring, and habit-building that’s actually built for your life. And that’s exactly what I offer! Instead of telling you what to cut out, I help you tune into your body, your emotions, and your needs; so food becomes one part of your well-being, not the whole story.
In everything I offer (my content, live events, coaching programs) you’ll find practical tools, honest conversations, and a space where feeling better doesn’t come at the cost of your sanity. Because when you learn to listen to your inner cues instead of external rules, life starts to feel easier. When you understand your emotions instead of eating through them, food feels simpler. And when your habits are rooted in self-trust instead of self-control, everything shifts.
In my Haven, we shift the focus from what’s on your plate to what’s happening underneath it! We explore the emotional patterns, stress responses, and outdated beliefs that have been keeping you stuck. And we replace them with sustainable systems that support you as a whole person and meet you where you’re at, not where you think you “should” be.
Cognitive behavioral coaching
Your resourcefulness is your superpower and you don’t need to be “fixed”. By using behavioral-science, we tap into your voice, skills, and inner knowing to remind you that you’re already capable.
Positive Psychology
We don’t focus on what’s “wrong” with you; we focus on what’s possible. By using your natural strengths, we create behavior change that’s sustainable and rewarding, so you can build a life that feels like yours again.
Strengths-Based Approach
We unpack the thoughts, stories, and emotional loops driving your behaviors. Then, we create flexible, forward-focused strategies that help you take action and build self-efficacy.