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I Help Clients Using GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications Sustain Their Success by Healing the Emotional Side of Eating


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For many people, GLP-1 medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) have opened a new door. Hunger softens, cravings quiet down, and (for the first time in a long time) weight loss feels possible. But here’s the truth I see every day in my work: Medication can support the body, but healing your relationship with food supports your life.


As a seasoned Mindfulness Coach with more than two decades of clinical experience, I offer the part that most weight-loss programs overlook: the emotional and psychological support that makes long-term success possible. When you combine emotional clarity + weight loss medication, you create a foundation that lasts.


Why Weight Loss Medication Alone Isn’t Enough

GLP-1s can reduce appetite, but they don’t address:

  • Stress eating

  • Emotional hunger

  • People-pleasing patterns

  • Boundary fatigue

  • The “all-or-nothing” mindset

  • Loneliness or evening eating

  • Old beliefs about weight and worth


Without emotional grounding, many clients find that old habits return quickly, especially when the dose changes or the medication stops. Healing the emotional patterns underneath your eating is what keeps your progress from slipping through your fingers.


This Work Isn’t About Willpower - It’s About Awareness

When we work together, we explore:

• What triggers your eating when you’re not hungry

Even with a reduced appetite, emotional cues can still dominate. We identify them, gently and without judgment.

• How to soothe yourself without turning to food

You learn nourishing replacements that genuinely regulate the nervous system.

• How to slow down, become present, and listen to your body

Mindfulness becomes a daily anchor, not another chore.

• How to feel “safe” around food again

No more fear. No more white-knuckle self-control. Just clarity and calm.

• How to build emotional resilience

When life gets stressful, you’ll have tools that support you, rather than sabotage your progress.


You Deserve a Sustainable Approach

My work supports people who want more than a number on a scale. You want:

  • More ease around food

  • A calmer mind

  • Confidence in your choices

  • A body that feels lighter—physically and emotionally

  • A long-term plan you can trust


This is where I come in. I help you navigate stress, habits, cravings, and self-criticism with compassion and science-based strategies. Together, we create sustainable patterns that hold—whether you stay on the medication long-term or taper off in the future.


Long-Term Success = Mind + Body Working Together

Weight loss becomes meaningful when you truly feel different from the inside out.When food no longer feels like a battle.When you stop negotiating with yourself at 8 p.m.When you can breathe deeper, eat slower, and live more intentionally. That’s the transformation I support. If you’re using GLP-1 medication and want guidance that goes beyond nutrition advice or accountability check-ins, I’m here to help.


Ready to Feel Lighter - Inside and Out?

If you’re curious about working together, I offer a complimentary 15-minute call to explore whether my approach is a good fit for you. You’re not meant to navigate this journey alone—especially not the emotional side. When the heart and mind heal, your progress becomes something you can trust.


Text on a misty mountain path reads: BEYOND the prescription: the emotional side of weight. GLP-1's: A tool, not the cure.

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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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