About Us
Don’t let your diet
eat you up inside.
Don’t let your diet
eat you up inside.
Maintaining a healthy relationship with food is becoming more and more complicated - and if you’re tired of struggling to figure it out, the Institute for the Psychology of Eating is here for you.
Join us and embrace a shame-free, confusion-free way of eating and living.
At the Institute for the Psychology of Eating,
we do things differently.
At the Institute for the Psychology of Eating,
we do things differently.
We Believe In...
Listening to our body wisdom, eating for pleasure, claiming peace and freedom, and nourishing from the inside out.
We're not about...
Shame, crash diets, weight loss challenges, one-size fits-all approaches, or perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards.
You can find us...
Speaking on stages around the world, interviewing wonderful special guests on our podcast, and, of course, being well nourished.
Meet the Founder
Hi! I’m Marc David, M.A.
I’m the Founder and Primary Teacher of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating and the author of the bestselling books, Nourishing Wisdom and The Slow Down Diet.
My mission, in work and in life, is to help people create an empowered relationship with food and body, and learn to use their eating and health challenges as a pathway for transformation.
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About the Institute for the Psychology of Eating
Diet advice is everywhere, so what makes the
Institute for
the Psychology of Eating
so special?
Simple: we are the only organization in the world devoted to teaching the principles of Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition.
IN OTHER WORDS, WE’RE THE ONLY SCHOOL ON THE PLANET WHERE YOU CAN LEARN A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO EATING PSYCHOLOGY - THE THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, AND BELIEFS THAT DRIVE OUR CHALLENGES WITH FOOD AND BODY.
We attract students from more than 100 countries and have guided thousands of skilled practitioners through our premier 8-month program, The Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training.
The Institute also provides a variety of public programs designed to shift beliefs and behaviors around food and body challenges, and provide effective tools and strategies so people can finally find the easy, natural relationship with food we all deserve.
Because, here’s the thing:
There are LOTS of placeswhere you can learn to be a health coach. But there is only one place where you can learn to be a practitioner knows how to address
eating psychology
- on body, mind, heart, and soul level.
And that makes all the difference.
Instead of:
We promise:
Shame, blame, and self-attack
A positive, uplifting approach based in compassion, wisdom, and self-care
Cookie-cutter approaches
A whole new way of working with food and body that respects each person’s unique journey
Nutrition-focused health coach training
A rich, one-of-a-kind certification that teaches you the fascinating world of eating psychology and mind body nutrition, from the innovator who originated the fields
Strict nutrition protocols
A deep dive into the psychological universe from which all eating challenges arise
Willpower, motivation, and accountability
Self-awareness, self-belief, and self-trust
Endless dieting, restrictive eating, and intense exercise
A holistic weight loss approach that’s nourishing, sustainable and pleasurable
Above all else, we seek answers to one question:
How?
How can we access the hidden wisdom contained in our eating challenges - and use that wisdom to transform the way we eat, think, and live?
If you’re intrigued with this question, you’re in the right place.
What we believe:
The Eating Psychology Philosophy.
At the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, we believe that a positive relationship with food begins in the mind - that before you can have the body you want, you need to want the body you have.
That’s why we focus on understanding and shifting the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that underpin the way we eat.
Our mission is to share the goodness of real, nourishing nutrition with as many people as possible and help the world embrace a new way of living and eating - one that steers away from shame and self-attack.
BECAUSE THE TRUTH IS, YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT FOR WEIGHT LOSS TO BE HAPPY.
Further Reading
Dive deep into the world of eating psychology with Marc's two best-selling books.
Nourishing Wisdom: A Mind Body Approach to Nutrition and Well-Being (Random House)
Nourishing Wisdom is one of the longest running nutrition and diet books in print. Learn life-changing insights and take control over the eating challenges you’re facing.
The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss (Inner Traditions)
The Slow Down Diet is a revolutionary approach to enhancing metabolism and exploring your unique relationship with food. Let go of your fears, guilt, and old habits and discover the benefits of the mind-body-nutrition connection.
“The training provided by the Institute for the Psychology of Eating is impressive, inspirational and ceaselessly generous in content and delivery. Each module throughout the course felt a little like the best book you have ever read or like the most exciting adventure you might have ever taken. The depth of perspectives that Marc David guides you in learning, is something I will value, apply and refer to, in perpetuity, both professionally and personally.”
Tania Aafos
CERTIFIED Mind Body Eating Coach
Want to join the revolution?
Build an
inspiring and rewarding career
(and change lives at the same time)
Become a Certified Mind Body Eating Coach