The Mindful Eating Institute

A Sanctuary for Emotional Wellness, Sustainable Self-Care, and Inner Balance

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Founded in 2017 by Petra Beumer, the Mindful Eating Institute in Santa Barbara offers a compassionate, holistic approach to emotional well-being, self-leadership, and life balance. With a master’s degree in clinical psychology and over two decades of experience, Petra guides individuals toward healing the root causes of emotional eating, chronic stress, and self-neglect.

 

While she is widely recognized for her work around food and body image, Petra’s counseling model extends far beyond weight concerns. Her approach supports clients in making deep, lasting shifts: emotionally, mentally, and physically.

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A New Way Forward​​

Are you longing for more than temporary change? At the Mindful Eating Institute, transformation is not about willpower or short-term fixes. It’s about rewriting the internal patterns that have kept you stuck, so you can live with greater ease, clarity, and confidence.

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Whether you’re navigating emotional eating, life transitions, or a desire to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level, Petra offers a pathway toward a more intuitive, nourishing, and resilient life. Her work weaves together cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and positive psychology to help you:

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• Let go of guilt, perfectionism, and self-judgment

• Cultivate a calm and trusting relationship with your body

• Reconnect with what truly nourishes you—inside and out

• Build sustainable self-care rituals that support lasting emotional freedom