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Emotional Eating No More: Find Peace with Food and Yourself


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Have you been struggling with weight since childhood? Tried countless diets, behavior-change programs, or even GLP-1 medications - but still feel stuck? You’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me frustrated and exhausted, ready for something different.


The truth is, lasting change isn’t just about what you eat. It’s about why you eat. Emotional eating isn’t a flaw or a wqeakness. It’s a signal. Your body and mind are asking for something deeper, something that food alone can’t give.


Understanding Your Emotional Eating Triggers

In my sessions, we gently explore the emotions, triggers, and unmet needs that lead to emotional eating. Together, we uncover what your body and heart are truly seeking when you reach for sugar, snacks, or food when you aren’t physically hungry.

Client Story: "Working with Petra has been life-changing. I finally understand what my cravings are really about, and I feel calmer and more in control than I ever thought possible."

A Gentle, Evidence-Based Approach

My approach is rooted in research-backed strategies, mindfulness, and self-compassion. We focus on:

  • Identifying emotional triggers for overeating

  • Responding to cravings with curiosity and care

  • Creating a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food

  • Cultivating self-awareness and lasting behavior change

The goal isn’t just weight loss—it’s ease, steadiness, and freedom from the cycle of dieting and guilt.


Take the First Step


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If you’re ready to break free from emotional eating and finally feel in control of your relationship with food, let’s connect. Book a session with me here and start your journey today toward mindfulness, self-compassion, and a lifetime of peace with food.


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MINDFUL EATING INSTITUTE

I work with clients in Santa Barbara and virtually, offering mindful, non-diet weight support

petra@mindfuleatinginstitute.net

805-722-7400

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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