Eating Psychology Coaching
Mayo Clinic-Trained Health & Wellness Coach
Let's work together one-on-one towards the most precious goal of all: feeling normal around food again.
This isn’t just about food—it’s about delving deep into your psyche and spirit. That's why my approach is psycho-spiritual, because this journey transcends what’s on your plate. It’s about the inner work.
Eating Psychology Coaching
Mayo Clinic-Trained Health & Wellness Coach
Let's work together one-on-one towards the most precious goal of all: feeling normal around food again.
This isn’t just about food. My approach is purely psycho-spiritual because the work we do together transcends what’s on your plate. It’s about the inner work.
Get personalized support on the path to feeling normal around food again
The truth is, diets don't work long-term, but giving up dieting can be a wobbly, scary process. That's where I come in, to help you stop compulsive eating without dieting ever again.
This approach has zero, zilch, zippo to do with food—it’s all about elevating your mental, spiritual, and emotional houses, and allowing the physical house to follow suit.
It's time to find your bliss away from the yo-yo dieting merry-go-round
You’ve done the diets, counted the calories, tracked the macros, and followed all the "rules" that promised control over your eating. But all this "food advice" has only left you feeling more obsessed, guilt-ridden, and out of control around food.
What if the real problem isn’t a lack of discipline, but the relentless pursuit of perfection that diet culture has imposed on us?
Together, we’ll shift the focus away from perfection and toward understanding the deeper patterns behind your relationship with food, so you can finally find peace and freedom around food.
Eating Psychology Coaching: It's About Much More Than Food
"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. By helping me understand some of the unconscious things going on in my brain, and giving me day-to-day tools to continue the process on my own, 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 K.
How Eating Psychology Coaching Works
Here's Exactly What You Get When You Sign Up for Coaching
How Eating Psychology Coaching Works
Here's Exactly What You Get When You Sign Up for Coaching
Live 1-on-1 Interaction: Deep, personalized conversation to uncover the root of the struggle around food. We'll identify where you're stuck and develop a clear plan to stop compulsive eating.
Insightful Sessions and Great Questions: Through guided conversations and thoughtful questioning, we'll identify the limiting beliefs and language patterns that contribute to self-sabotage.
Personalized Homework and Action-Based Tools: Receive tailored assignments and practical tools that leverage your strengths and meet you exactly where you are.
A Truly Collaborative Experience: As a Mayo Clinic-trained health & wellness coach, I know how to keep the coaching conversation flowing, supporting, and free of advice-giving lectures.
Experienced and Empathetic Support: As someone that has personally been in the trenches of compulsive eating, I aim to validate your experiences and provide a safe space to feel heard.
The Food-Freedom You’ve Been Craving: I can help you stop thinking about food 24/7, stop compulsive snacking, stop emotional and compulsive eating, and get back to life.
Adriana A.
“After just one session, I felt relieved, and for the first time, I felt seen. I have been trying to put into practice what we discussed. It’s not perfect but I have found a desire to eat beyond just junk food. I haven’t really binged like I used to. I haven’t lost weight but I’ve been maintaining. And I feel happier just recognizing that I can be kind to myself.”
Live 1-on-1 Interaction: Deep, personalized conversation to uncover the root of the struggle around food. We'll identify where you're stuck and develop a clear plan to stop compulsive eating.
Insightful Sessions and Great Questions: Through guided conversations and thoughtful questioning, we'll identify the limiting beliefs and language patterns that contribute to self-sabotage.
Personalized Homework and Action-Based Tools: Receive tailored assignments and practical tools that leverage your strengths and meet you exactly where you are.
A Truly Collaborative Experience: As a Mayo Clinic-trained health & wellness coach, I know how to keep the coaching conversation flowing, supporting, and free of advice-giving lectures.
Experienced and Empathetic Support: As someone that has personally been in the trenches of compulsive eating, I aim to validate your experiences and provide a safe space to feel heard.
The Food-Freedom You’ve Been Craving: I can help you stop thinking about food 24/7, stop compulsive snacking, stop emotional and compulsive eating, and get back to life.
Adriana A.
“After just one session, I felt relieved, and for the first time, I felt seen. I have been trying to put into practice what we discussed. It’s not perfect but I have found a desire to eat beyond just junk food. I haven’t really binged like I used to. I haven’t lost weight but I’ve been maintaining. And I feel happier just recognizing that I can be kind to myself.”
Just imagine...
You stop thinking about food 24/7, sweets no longer hum from the cupboards, night eating slowly becomes a thing of the past, you enjoy food guilt-free while honoring your hunger and fullness cues... You finally feel normal around food again.
(You were born knowing how to eat like this, btw, and I'm just guiding you back there)
Feel Confident Working with a Board-Certified Coach (NBC-HWC)
The NBC-HWC credential means I’m a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach—a designation recognized as the gold standard in health and wellness coaching. To earn it, I completed a rigorous training program through Mayo Clinic, one of the most respected institutions in the world, and passed a comprehensive board exam.
The board exam was developed in collaboration with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), the same organization responsible for certifying physicians and other healthcare professionals. This connection demonstrates the level of professionalism, evidence-based practice, and credibility associated with NBC-HWC coaches.
My training through Mayo Clinic ensures that I bring evidence-based strategies to our work together. With a foundation rooted in proven methods, you can feel confident knowing your path to well-being is both practical and effective.
As an NBC-HWC coach, I’m trained to tailor each session to your unique needs, goals, and challenges. This credential emphasizes a client-centered approach, meaning you’re always in the driver’s seat of your wellness journey.
“I started coaching shortly after I purchased Food Normal. I loved Kari’s approach so much that I decided coaching was the next best step. I wasn’t sure what I needed from coaching but as we started working together, I never felt so accepted by anyone in my life.
My biggest accomplishment so far is that I went an entire month without compulsive eating, and I didn’t even realize it! And before that, I was able to move through the holidays without any binges or overeats, and that’s a big deal for me. I also had a very challenging vacation with lots of issues and didn’t turn to food for comfort where in the past I would have eaten as much as I could to stuff down my feelings.
Coaching with Kari has truly helped me break through. She can see things that I just don’t see until she points them out. Having her support and a judgement free space to express myself and be totally honest has been a truly life-changing experience.”
- Jennifer B.
Coaching FAQ
How do I get started?
I highly recommend starting with just one session, because we don’t know if you need more than that yet! Some people can do a single session and then go very far on their own, and other people enjoy feeling supported by more frequent sessions. Ultimately, it’s about doing what makes you feel the most supported, and you’ll get a good idea of what that means after just one session.
How do I know we’re a good fit?
You’ll like me if you like my work! Coaching works even better if you’re familiar with the basic principles of Psycho-Spiritual Wellness.
The best way to familiarize yourself is to get on my newsletter and enjoy my emails—I pride myself in writing quality emails and I’ve been told they’re super relatable! All my clients absolutely love our time together, and I believe that’s because my emails make it incredibly clear who I am and what I stand for.
Also, if you love any of my premium products, like my digital workbooks or online courses, you’ll be a great fit for coaching!
What happens as soon as I sign up?
When you purchase a coaching session or package below, 3 things will happen:
- First, you’ll see a calendar to book your session. A link to this will also be emailed to you if you want to decide later.
- Second, you’ll see a download for the coaching “prework” questionnaire that gives us both extra insight going into our first session.
- Finally, you’ll see a link to take my favorite personality test—optional, but highly recommended!
What is your availability?
I’m usually the one asking you this question! After you purchase a session, you’ll see a form to submit your availability so that we can coordinate and schedule your first session.
Generally, my working hours are 8am-5pm PST, Mon-Fri. I also have a great track record of making time zones work, including for clients in the UK, Australia, and beyond. If scheduling feels tricky, don’t worry—we’ll find a time that works!
How much does it cost?
My coaching rate is $180/hour, and the rate goes down with a bigger commitment. Prices are illustrated below (click here to jump straight to them).
Are there any discounts?
I love a good deal too! There are several discounts available for people that want to dive deeper.
First, you can get 25% off the Stop, Drop, & Feel Masterclass when you bundle it with a coaching session. The discount automatically applies in your cart.
Second, you can get a discount on coaching by purchasing a package. A 3-pack, which is my most popular offering, brings my rate down to $150/session.
And finally, my 10-pack offers my lowest rate of $125/session and free enrollment in my other online course, Food Normal ($349 value).
How do I get the most out of coaching?
The best way to maximize your first coaching session is to be familiar with the Stop, Drop, & Feel® and have attempted it at least once (or more) before we meet.
That’s why I offer a 25% discount on the Stop, Drop, & Feel Masterclass when you bundle it with a coaching session. It’s such a good pairing! (The discount is automatically applied in your cart.)
Do you only work with women?
I work with people from all walks of life! While many who connect with my work happen to be women, I am passionate about supporting anyone who struggles with compulsive eating.
How often should I see you?
So you had your first session and you’d like to continue working together—fantastic!
People generally like to schedule every week or every other week in the beginning. After a month or two, it becomes natural to space sessions further out as you gain your footing. Of course, you should always go at a pace that makes you feel comfortable and supported. It’s all up to you.
When life gets stressful or you’re handling a lot of transition, it’s common to meet more frequently to make sense of this messy, magnificent life!
What's popular?
My 3-pack is the most popular option.
Break Free from Diet Culture with Eating Psychology Coaching
"As a small business owner and the father of a toddler, I spend a lot of time stressed out. I tend to eat when I'm in a bad mood, when I'm in a good mood, and whenever food is in front of me. I've done Noom and other diets and never kept the weight off with them. Because really, any strategy that is based around giving up substituting low-fat yogurt for ice cream is doomed from the get-go. I've had the pleasure of coaching from Kari and found her to be wise, open, and truly supportive. What makes her approach so different is that it's helping me to deal with Why I eat, and the What/When/How is changing as a result. Not only am I feeling more in control around food, I see myself becoming a better father, husband, and boss in the process. I can't recommend Kari (and her approach) highly enough."
- Sony G.
Purchase a Coaching Session or Package Below
and get ready to feel normal around food again
10-Pack
$2,147 $1,250
- 10 one-hour coaching sessions
- Preferably existing clients only
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FREE access to Food Normal
($347 value)
Here’s exactly how it works: Add the item you want (above) to your cart and complete your purchase. Immediately after, you will find a form to submit your availability along with “prework” to help you make the most of our first call together. I will reach out to you within one business day. If you have any questions, you can always reach me at [email protected] anytime!
Everything beyond this point is just extra tidbits for the curious-minded!
A Little About Me, Your Eating Psychology Coach
Meet Your Coach: Kari
Mayo Clinic-Trained Health & Wellness Coach
Diet Culture Survivor
Living in Recovery from Compulsive Eating
I have personally been through the ringer with food, yo-yo dieting, and weight cycling. I know what it’s like to sacrifice your time, energy, and mental health to stick to a restrictive diet only to regain all the weight in a single weekend of frenzied eating. I know how frustrating it is and how resentful one can feel when so much is sacrificed on a diet while others eat so freely. I want you to become one of those people that feel free, sane, and normal around food too.
A Little About Me, Your Eating Psychology Coach
Meet Your Coach: Kari
Mayo Clinic-Trained Health & Wellness Coach
Diet Culture Survivor
Living in Recovery from Compulsive Eating
I have personally been through the ringer with food, yo-yo dieting, and weight cycling. I know what it’s like to sacrifice your time, energy, and mental health to stick to a restrictive diet only to regain all the weight in a single weekend of frenzied eating. I know how frustrating it is and how resentful one can feel when so much is sacrificed on a diet while others eat so freely. I want you to become one of those people that feels free, sane, and normal around food too.
My approach is psycho-spiritual, as I incorporate elements of eating psychology while honoring the spiritual nature of addressing emotional eating. Whenever we turn inward instead of outward for the answer, it’s a spiritual journey in my book.
Since you're here, there's a good chance that you're into spiritual, "woo woo" topics, so I'd like to wrap things up with a note on how astrology influences my coaching style.
My program is called Psycho-Spiritual Wellness, after all.
Spirit-Guided Coaching
How My Human Design Type Supports Our Work Together
Honestly, my favorite “qualification” when it comes to coaching is my Human Design type. For those who don’t know, Human Design is a spiritual and self-discovery system that combines principles from various ancient and modern sciences, including astrology, the I Ching, the chakra system, and quantum physics. But I just like to call it astrology on steroids!
My Human Design type is a “self-projected Projector.” When you break it down, you’ll see why coaching resonates so deeply with my heart and soul.
To be “self-projected” means that I thrive through dialogue. Yes, dialogue! How relevant is this to coaching?! I try to harness this strength by placing great care in asking really good questions, refraining from offering advice (you don’t need any of that), and using my intuition to pause and “hang out” on juicy topics when they come up.
Essentially, it’s like having a magnifying glass on intuition and communication, guiding us both to the path of the greatest self-discovery.
And finally, to be a “Projector” means that my greatest calling in life is to guide and direct others. All my life, I’ve called it my “mother hen energy,” and the Human Design system gave me another word for it.
My hope is that, by knowing my Human Design type, you know that my “qualifications” are just as much written in the stars as they are in my professional bio. When you work with me, you’re not just getting a coach—you’re getting someone who is cosmically aligned to guide you on your journey.
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