Most of us focus only on what we eat—because almost nowhere are we taught how to eat, or how our nervous system state shapes the way we digest, absorb, and metabolize food.

We eat when we’re stressed to make ourselves feel better. We grab food on the run or eat at our desks while working, barely noticing what’s in front of us. And even when we do slow down, many of us are still waging an inner battle with ourselves:
 
“I shouldn’t be eating this.”
“I’ll make up for it tomorrow.”
“Why do I keep doing this?”

That self-criticism doesn’t just steal the joy from eating—it creates an adversarial relationship with the very thing meant to nourish us, and it keeps our bodies locked in stress mode.

Seen this way, stress eating isn’t a personal failing—it’s your nervous system’s built-in attempt to help you cope, even if the results aren’t what you want.

The result? A nervous system state that disrupts digestion and shifts metabolism in ways that contribute to discomfort, blood sugar swings, and patterns of either over- or under-eating.

But there is another way.

When we learn to shift into rest-and-digest mode, eat with more awareness, share meals with others, and bring appreciation to the table, something changes. Food becomes truly nourishing—not just for the body, but for the mind, emotions, and spirit.

  • At the personal level, calmer eating helps you digest, heal, and enjoy food again.
  • At the community level, shared meals restore connection and belonging in a world that can feel isolating.
  • At the systems level, the way we buy, prepare, and eat food shapes agriculture, culture, and the planet itself.

Every time you choose presence over distraction, compassion over criticism, or nourishment over depletion, you’re not just changing your relationship with food—you’re helping to shift the culture of food itself.
 

Who I Work With 

I work with people who are tired of stress, distraction, or self-criticism stealing the joy from eating. If you’ve struggled with stress eating, rushing through meals, or feeling at odds with food, you’re not alone—and it’s not about willpower. I help you shift into rest-and-digest mode so eating becomes what it’s meant to be: nourishing, joyful, and connected. No analysis required!

How I work 

I combine practical brain science, positive psychology, breathwork, and other body-based tools with compassionate coaching support. Together, we transform the habits of stress, self-criticism, and reactivity into new ways of eating, living, and relating—so you can enjoy more ease, joy, and possibility with food and beyond.

Because when you change how you eat, you change more than a meal. You change yourself, your relationships, and the systems you’re part of.

What I offer