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Hey, I'm Kari, an eating psychology coach who can help you feel normal around food.

Do you long to simply eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re satisfied? Are you exhausted from yo-yo dieting, constantly thinking about food, and feeling magnetically pulled into the pantry as sweets beckon for you all the way from the highest shelf… I’ve been exactly where you are, and dieting never helped. Together, let’s redirect our energy towards the inner work.

By blending deep insights of eating psychology with transformative spiritual practices, I developed what I call Psycho‑Spiritual Wellness. This approach has not only changed my life but has also helped many others feel normal around food again. Are you ready to break free from compulsive eating? Join me, and let’s journey towards a balanced and joyful relationship with food. You’re not alone—freedom and support await you here.

Do you long to simply eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re satisfied? Are you exhausted from yo-yo dieting, constantly thinking about food, and feeling magnetically pulled into the pantry as sweets beckon for you all the way from the highest shelf… I’ve been exactly where you are, and dieting never helped. Together, let’s redirect our energy towards the inner work.

By blending deep insights of eating psychology with transformative spiritual practices, I developed what I call Psycho‑Spiritual Wellness. This approach has not only changed my life but has also helped many others feel normal around food again. Are you ready to break free from compulsive eating? Join me, and let’s journey towards a balanced and joyful relationship with food. You’re not alone—freedom and support await you here.

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One-on-One Coaching

I am a Mayo Clinic-trained wellness coach specializing in eating psychology and stopping compulsive eating. I call it Feel Normal Around Food Coaching because that’s what it’s all about.

Books, Workbooks, & Online Courses

I've poured my heart into creating powerful digital tools to help you grow at a self-guided pace. Bestsellers include my workbook, Why We Do the Things We Do, and online course, The Stop, Drop, & Feel Masterclass.

“My mother actually is a nutritionist. I know plenty of healthy eating tips, but my struggle was with the psychological side that Kari writes about. I started coaching sessions after following her website content for a few months. Her warm and approachable personality allows me to feel safe being fully vulnerable, and her analytical mind has allowed me to discover life-changing things about myself.

I am happy, relieved, and grateful to say, it works! I actually left a plate of cake half-eaten at a family gathering. This is something that NEVER would have happened before."

-Kelsey

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Free Ebook: Discover Exactly How Recovering from Compulsive Eating Can Be a Spiritual Journey

Get the answers in my free ebook, The Spiritual Seeker's Guide to Stop Binge Eating. It comes with a 5-day mini course in healing your relationship with food the psycho‑spiritual way.

I Know Exactly What It's Like to Struggle with Compulsive Eating—and How to Heal the Pattern

I've been there before, binge eating cookies at midnight even though I wished I could just go back to bed and yet my arm magnetically just going back for more despite my best intentions... It's important to heal this pattern through gentle awareness and a psycho-spiritual approach, not more dieting! I can show you how.

Here's my story of how I stopped binge eating

Here's a detailed explanation of my approach, Psycho‑Spiritual Wellness

"I am almost 56, peri-almost-menopausal, a wife and mother to 5, and a grandmother to 2 babies. I have loved food since I was little and always had trouble controlling myself around food I that I get WAY too much enjoyment from. When I stumbled onto you (via Pinterest after searching for "How to fight cravings"), you seemed just what I was looking for and desperately needing. After having watched your videos, reading your books, and now chatting with you, I am totally convinced that you definitely ARE exactly what I need!! I have always read that you should think before you put food in your mouth, but never have I come across anyone who EXPLAINS what that process should look like, not to mention how emotionally deep it can get."

-Milia

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Take the Quiz: Discover Your Eating Psychology Strength!

If you struggle with compulsive eating, you might feel like you only have weaknesses around food—but I believe that everyone has a strength. Let's peel back the layers of self-criticism and diet culture to reveal a path to a normal, relaxed relationship with food.

The YouTube Channel

Join me for candid conversations about the path to stopping compulsive eating the psycho-spiritual way. Designed to supplement my most popular blog posts, each video stands on its own with heartfelt advice and bite-sized steps towards feeling normal around food again.