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Emotional Wellness = Long-Term Weight Loss Success


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Medication Alone Can’t Heal Emotional Eating

GLP-1 medications are changing lives, helping people lose weight and reclaim their health. But there’s a hidden truth: medication can only address the physical side of hunger. Most users are left to face emotional triggers and stress eating on their own, without the tools or support to navigate these deeply rooted patterns. That’s where therapy becomes crucial. My practice bridges this gap, helping you understand and heal the emotions that drive eating, so you can achieve results that last. Medication may quiet your appetite, but only emotional wellness can quiet your mind.


Emotional Guidance: The Missing Piece in Your Weight Loss Journey

Emotional care isn’t an optional add-on; it’s essential. While most weight loss programs focus only on the body, I focus on you as a whole person. I offer specialized emotional support tailored to the unique challenges of GLP-1 users. This isn’t just about willpower or discipline; it’s about building resilience, self-compassion, and new ways of coping. When you work with me, you’re not just another number on the scale. You’re seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.


You’re Changing Your Body - Let’s Support Your Mind, Too

Choosing to change your body is an act of courage. But it can also bring up anxiety, uncertainty, and even grief. Who are you without the weight you’ve carried? How do you relate to your body and yourself as you transform? I’m here to help you answer these questions with kindness and insight. Together, we’ll create a safe space for you to explore your evolving identity, reframe your body image, and build self-worth that isn’t tied to a number. You deserve deep emotional safety on this journey.


What We’ll Work On Together

  • Reframing Body Image & Self-Worth: Learn to appreciate your body at every stage and cultivate self-love that goes beyond appearance.

  • Supporting Identity Shifts: Explore the question, “Who am I without this weight?” and embrace new possibilities for your life.

  • Building Sustainable Self-Care Systems: Develop routines and habits that nurture your emotional and physical well-being for the long haul.

  • Preventing Relapse: Use mindfulness and emotional regulation skills to manage stress, setbacks, and triggers before they lead to old patterns.

  • Enhancing Medication Efficacy: Combine behavioral change with medication to maximize your results and maintain them for life.


Ready to experience true transformation? Let’s work together to heal your relationship with food, your body, and yourself—so your weight loss isn’t just successful, but sustainable and deeply fulfilling.


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I look forward to supporting you every step of the way!

Petra

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MINDFUL EATING INSTITUTE

Promoting emotional self-care rather than restrictive dieting.

petra@mindfuleatinginstitute.net

805-722-7400

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

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