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Mindful Eating Institute

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Mindful Eating Institute

A mindful approach to emotional eating and weight management ~ rooted in positive psychology and self-compassion research

Mindful Eating Institute through its founder, Petra Beumer, offers a counseling program, which addresses emotional overeating and weight issues. The treatment model represents a mindful approach to weight loss and emotional eating. It is deeply rooted in positive psychology principles as well as mindfulness and self-compassion research. In her work Petra incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy with mindfulness meditation, journaling and weekly self-care practices. Clients explore the triggers that lead to emotional eating and discover the tools and strategies for establishing a healthy and relaxed relationship with food. Petra supports them with freeing themselves from this cycle, and assists with creating new healthy self-care practices. The therapeutic goal is to replace the powerful ritual of "eating instead of feeling" over time. Petra received her master's degree in clinical psychology at the University of Hamburg/Germany and has worked as a counselor and health educator for over 20 years. Her passion is to help her clients be at peace with their body and to have a healthy and relaxed relationship with food. Clients are being guided to let go of food as a mood regulator, and learn to implement new emotional self-care strategies. Her "prescription" for wellness is: To love yourself deeply, to honor your energy levels and boundaries, to speak your truth from the heart, to stand in your own light and to be YOU - unapologetically. Petra enjoys offering her counseling sessions remotely via Zoom, or in-person in Santa Barbara.

*The initial consultation is complimentary.

01/18/2026

Mindful eating isn’t about rules: it’s about trust, self-awareness, and restoring a calm, confident relationship with food and your body.

Read my take on how trust transforms your eating experience and wellbeing.

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Mindful eating isn’t about rules—it’s about trust, self-awareness, and restoring a calm, confident relationship with food and your body.

01/17/2026

If diets keep failing you, it’s not a personal failure - it’s a signal. 🌱

In my latest post I explore how repeated weight-loss struggles often point to emotional eating, unmet needs, and a nervous system asking for care, not control.

Replace self-criticism with compassion and learn how lasting change begins from the inside out.

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“What if I fail again?” If you’ve tried countless diets and always gained the weight back, it’s easy to believe something is wrong with you. But repeated weight struggles are not a personal failure. They are often a sign of emotional eating, unmet needs, and a nervous system asking for care,...

01/13/2026

Weight loss isn’t always about the number on the scale. In my latest blog, I explore how many clients are actually seeking calm, self-trust, and inner peace — and why compassionate, mindful approaches create lasting change.🪷

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Weight loss is rarely just about food. In my work with clients, the deeper longing beneath emotional eating is almost always for calm, self-trust, and inner peace. This piece explores why traditional weight-focused approaches fall short—and how a more compassionate, mindful relationship with food,...

01/10/2026

Ever find yourself reaching for snacks when emotions run high? Understanding emotional eating is the first step towards change.

Discover how to navigate those feelings and find balance. 🪷

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Even with mindful awareness, emotional eating can resurface on tough days. Insight alone doesn’t erase decades-old patterns—but understanding why it happens is the first step toward lasting change.

01/08/2026

True weight loss counseling looks beyond diet and exercise. It addresses emotional eating, stress, and more. 🧡

Find out how a psychology-based approach can lead to lasting change! Learn more here: https://wix.to/pOK4u2g

True weight loss counseling addresses emotional eating, stress, and nervous system patterns—not just food or medication. Learn how a deeper, psychology-based approach supports lasting change, inner peace, and a lighter relationship with your body.

01/06/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by emotional eating? It's not a lack of willpower; it's a signal from your body. 🌟 Learn to recognize your emotions and build a compassionate relationship with food.

Dive into my latest blog for insights and healing strategies! Read more: https://wix.to/IQ2hqQy

Emotional eating isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s a signal. Many think about food from morning to night, using it as comfort, often since childhood. Restrictive diets worsen the cycle. Healing comes through understanding, curiosity, and compassion—learning to trust your body, stay present with...

01/05/2026

Losing weight and gaining it back can be disheartening, but it doesn't have to be a failure. My latest post explores the emotional toll of this cycle and ways to heal with a gentle approach to eating.🪷

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Losing weight and gaining it back can feel exhausting and discouraging. It’s not a failure—weight regain is often the body’s natural response to dieting and stress. This post explores why the cycle happens, the emotional toll it takes, and how a mindful, compassionate approach to eating can he...

01/03/2026

Say goodbye to emotional eating! Learn how to use mindfulness and self-compassion to understand your triggers and find peace with food. 💕

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Break free from the cycle of emotional eating in Santa Barbara or virtually. Learn how mindfulness, self-compassion, and understanding your triggers can help you find lasting peace with food—and finally feel in control.

12/26/2025

Mindful weight loss in 2026 doesn’t require dieting or deprivation. Explore how you can transition from holiday eating to lighter, sustainable choices using mindful eating. 🪷

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Mindful weight loss in 2026 doesn’t require dieting or deprivation. This post explores how to transition from holiday eating to lighter, sustainable choices using mindful eating—supporting lasting weight loss, especially for women in midlife.

12/18/2025

Discover how to navigate through the holidays with mindful weight management and indulgence. 🎄

Weight loss can take a back seat this season, and that's perfectly okay!

Learn more about enjoying food with joy and self-trust. Read the full article here: https://wix.to/QYElQ4g

Weight loss often takes a back seat during the holidays—and that may be exactly right. Discover how mindful weight management and mindful indulgence can support steadiness, enjoyment, and self-trust this season.

12/16/2025

✨ Mindful weight loss support for women in Santa Barbara!

Discover how to reconnect with your body and understand your patterns for lasting change. Start your journey today: https://wix.to/aoV4krG

Mindful weight loss support for women in Santa Barbara—compassionate guidance to reconnect with your body, understand patterns, and create lasting change.

12/13/2025

When weight loss works, my clients often find themselves navigating emotional and identity shifts. This insightful blog dives into how to embrace a smaller frame with joy and integrity.💞

Ready to feel lighter in every sense? Read more: https://wix.to/I6zARFi

When weight loss works, the body changes—but so does identity. This piece explores the emotional and psychological shifts that arise as you inhabit a smaller frame, release old belief systems, and learn to feel lighter with integrity and joy.

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Santa Barbara, CA
93103

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 7pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+18057227400

Website

https://www.mindfuleatinginstitute.net/

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