Author Bio

Marc David, M.A.

Marc David, M.A., is the Founder and Primary Teacher of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. He is the leading visionary behind the fascinating field of Eating Psychology, and the author of the bestselling books, Nourishing Wisdom and The Slow Down Diet, which have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

Marc holds a range of qualifications, including an M.A. of Psychology and a B.S. of Biology, and has participated in several Clinical Mind-Body Medicine Programs, all of which have shaped his groundbreaking approach to food, body, and nutrition.

For more than 40 years, Marc has been an innovator in Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition, championing an uplifting, inclusive approach to food and body, and a warm, engaging speaking style that continues to attract listeners from around the world.

Among other positions, Marc has been a senior consultant at Johnson & Johnson; a master nutrition consultant and lecturer at Canyon Ranch Resorts; Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health; and senior consultant at The Disney Company. His corporate clients have included Kraft Foods, Pepsi, Coke, General Nutrition Centers (GNC), Richardson-Vicks, The International Olive Oil Council, and many others. Marc also served as the submissions editor for the peer-reviewed Journal of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.

In September 2007, Marc founded the Institute to channel his passionate mission of sharing an uplifting, results-driven approach to today’s most important eating challenges. Today, IPE remains the only Institute in the world devoted to teaching the principles of Eating Psychology and Mind Body Nutrition and attracts students from more than 60 countries each year. The Institute’s many thousands of graduates have used their world-class education in these revolutionary disciplines to transform the lives of countless people around the globe struggling with food and body challenges.

Marc’s work has been featured in a wide range of media outlets, including CNN, NBC, The New York Times, The Chicago-Sun Times, Glamour, Elle, Yoga Journal, Bon Appetit, Eating Well, and WebMD. His extensive background in clinical nutrition and eating psychology has made him a sought-after international speaker and mentor to many luminaries in the fields of nutrition and natural medicine. His past speaking engagements include Harvard University, The Institute for Functional Medicine, The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the New York Open Center, and The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine.

Podcast Episode 426 - Why Your Inner Critic Hates Your Body – and How to Get It To Stop

Which Voice Should You Listen To: Change Your Body, or Embrace It? – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / April 30, 2024 /

Chances are, you’ve had the experience of hearing conflicting voices in your head when it comes to food and body. One part of us can clearly say: “I absolutely must lose weight.” While another part of us can simultaneously whisper: “I’m tired of dieting. Maybe I should just give up and love my body as…

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Podcast Episode 425 - Body Image Triggers: Where They Come From & How To Find Healing

Body Image Triggers: Where They Come From & How To Find Healing – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / April 16, 2024 /

Picture this:  You’re trucking along your day – everything’s going pretty well, when BOOM: You see a picture of yourself, and you’re instantly triggered.  “Is that really what I look like?” you ask yourself.  You can’t believe your appearance. Maybe it’s extra weight, or the shape of your hips or stomach.  But whatever it is…

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Podcast Episode 424 - Emotional Eating & The Mother-Daughter Connection

Emotional Eating & The Mother-Daughter Connection – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / April 2, 2024 /

Managing emotions with food, otherwise known as emotional eating, is something that humans have been doing for millennia. And the reason is simple: when we eat, we reliably feel better – no matter how fleeting those “feel-good” feelings may be.  While many people intuitively understand that emotions play a key role in our eating habits,…

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Podcast Episode 423 - When Weight Loss Doesn’t Alleviate “Weight Worry”

When Weight Loss Doesn’t Alleviate “Weight Worry” – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / March 19, 2024 /

When it comes to body weight, most of us are focused on one thing: losing it! But many people aren’t prepared for what happens after weight loss.  Any thoughts we may have about post-weight loss life are pretty dreamy. We imagine we’ll feel uber confident, accomplished, and ready to boldly move forward in life.  But…

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Podcast Episode 422 - Harnessing the Power of Conscious Ritual to Overcome Binge Eating

Harnessing the Power of Conscious Ritual to Overcome Binge Eating – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / March 5, 2024 /

Night-time binge eating.  It’s a pastime that many people struggle with, and can feel truly insurmountable. But nightly binge eating doesn’t have to get the best of you.  The reality is, there’s a clear road to recovering our power and being in control with food – all that’s needed is a deeper understanding of why…

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Podcast Episode 421 - Why Becoming a “Natural” Eater is Key to Weight Loss

Why Becoming a “Natural” Eater is Key to Weight Loss – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / February 20, 2024 /

Like so many of us, Cherie, age 56, wants to lose 20 pounds – but without the constant fight and struggle. Cherie has been battling these 20 pounds just about all her adult life – and she’s feeling ready for a new approach. Cherie’s kids are about to leave the house, and she’d like to…

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Podcast Episode 420 - Why Self-Discipline Can’t Fix All Our Weight Loss Woes

Why Self-Discipline Can’t Fix All Our Weight Loss Woes – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / January 23, 2024 /

Raelene, 46, would love to lose about 40 kilos. And she’s had great success in the past: all she has to do is eliminate sugar, cut down on the carbs, watch her calories and portion sizing, and the weight will eventually come off. But the problem is, she just can’t seem to stick to a…

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Podcast Episode 419 - When Body Insecurities Cause Us to Date the Wrong People

When Body Insecurities Cause Us to Date the Wrong People  – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / December 12, 2023 /

Barbara, 60, is finally ready to explore the world, go on adventures, and find the man of her dreams. She’s done lots of therapy, read all the books, and it seems like nothing should be in the way. But something is clearly holding her back.  A lifetime of dieting and disliking her body, and a…

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Podcast Episode 418 - Tempted to Take a Break from Weight Loss But Afraid of What Will Happen?

Tempted to Take a Break from Weight Loss But Afraid of What Will Happen? – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / November 28, 2023 /

If you’ve been dieting for many years, you know it can get to be a little “much.” Chronic dieting can leave us frustrated, exhausted, and exasperated. Why does something so simple – weight loss – have to be so hard? Millions of people around the world are realizing that they’re just plain tired of dieting.…

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Podcast Episode 417 - Emotional Eating in Uncertain Times: It's Time to Forgive & Let Go

Emotional Eating in Uncertain Times: It’s Time to Forgive & Let Go – In Session with Marc David

By Marc David, M.A. / November 14, 2023 /

Emotional eating: it’s something so many people beat themselves up for. But too often, we don’t acknowledge the real and legitimate reasons why we do it in the first place. Like other eating challenges, emotional eating always has a psychological or biological reason for being here. Emotional eating doesn’t just “happen” … it’s almost always…

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