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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.

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!

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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.💞

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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.

12/12/2025

💫 A Gentle Compass for Your 2026 Intentions

A New Year’s Compass: Choosing Presence Over Pressure in 2026

12/09/2025

The holiday season can bring stress and emotional eating along with it. At the Mindful Eating Institute, I believe in finding peace with food. Allow me to guide you through mindful eating practices to enjoy balanced meals this season. 🌟

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The holidays can trigger emotional eating and stress around food, making weight loss goals feel out of reach. At the Mindful Eating Institute in Santa Barbara, Petra Beumer helps clients find peace with food, manage emotional eating, and enjoy mindful, balanced holiday meals.

12/08/2025

Struggling with emotional eating or feeling out of control around food? At Mindful Eating Institute, I can help you find peace with food and your body, whether you're taking weight loss medications or not.

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Struggling with emotional eating or feeling out of control around food? At Mindful Eating Institute, I help clients in Santa Barbara and nationwide find peace with food and their body — whether they are taking weight loss medications or not. Begin your journey toward lasting food freedom and a hea...

11/28/2025

Why wait until January to reset your eating habits? Start your mindful weight management journey today! Embrace holiday treats with awareness and compassion. Let's navigate this season without guilt! 🫶

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Don’t wait until January to reset your eating habits. Start your mindful weight management journey today by enjoying holiday treats with awareness and compassion. Learn to eat mindfully, honor your body, and navigate the season without guilt. Book your discovery call and create lasting balance thi...

11/24/2025

🌟Wishing You a Joyful Thanksgiving & Holiday Season🌟

The holidays are here - a time for gratitude, connection, and a little self-kindness. This season, may you find joy in slowing down, savoring each moment, and keeping life a little lighter. As you move through this season, take a gentle pause and ask yourself: What’s one small thing that brings yo...

11/15/2025

✨ Struggling with weight loss while using GLP-1 medications? You're not alone! It's crucial to address the emotional aspects of eating.

Let's explore the connection between your feelings and food, so you can achieve lasting success.
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I help clients using GLP-1 weight loss medications sustain their results by healing the emotional side of eating. Medication can quiet hunger, but it doesn’t mend stress eating, people-pleasing, or using food for comfort. In my mindful coaching, we explore triggers, regulate your nervous system, a...

11/14/2025

The holidays can be both nourishing and overwhelming, but you don’t have to face weight gain with dread.

Let me support you in navigating the holiday season with ease and joy.

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The holidays can feel both nourishing and overwhelming—but you don’t have to dread weight gain. Emotional eating is a human response to seasonal pressure, not a personal flaw. With mindful pauses, gentle awareness, and compassionate support, you can move through the season feeling grounded, clea...

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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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