Compulsive Eating, Body Image, and the Path to Freedom

At HartsSpace, we understand that how someone eats on the outside isn’t actually what matters most. What matters is how someone feels about their eating. Their relationship with food, their body, and themselves.

We know this is a tricky topic and there is a ton of nuance and considerations and if you're wondering where we stand, this is it in a nutshell. Here's the thing: one person might appear to have the “perfect diet” but feel trapped by rigid rules or guilt if they stray from them. Another might be eating in secret, feeling ashamed or out of control. And still another might be eating in a way that looks “unhealthy” from the outside, yet they’re finally free after years of restriction and obsession.

There are countless in-between scenarios

AND ALL ARE VALID.

What we do know is that challenges with eating, body image, and food chatter can take up enormous amounts of mental space. The overall goal isn’t to achieve a perfect diet. It’s to feel free again. Free from constant thoughts about food, judgment about your body, or pressure to eat a certain way. These moments can take us out of the now and away from connection, joy, and presence.

Our goal at HartsSpace is to help you get some of that freedom back.

And that freedom will look different for everyone. This is why our one-on-one and individualized approach is so impactful. Sometimes, the right approach might mean avoiding added sugars or reducing certain foods for your physical health. Other times, it’s about gently exploring your relationship with those foods and finding a balance that feels sustainable, not restrictive.

We consider the full picture. This means considering things like medical conditions, personal goals, life context, and most importantly, your story and values. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. Just a process of understanding, compassion, and individualized care.

We also believe in the power of community and connection.

We're considering adding a dedicated Emotional Eating + Mind-Body Connection Group designed to create space for these important conversations. A place to be seen, understood, and supported. Simply knowing you’re not alone can be profoundly healing, especially in a culture that often celebrates control over compassion when it comes to food and body.

If this resonates with you, we’d love your input as we build this group. You can fill out our short interest survey here (or click the button below) to help us shape the details including timing, format, and topics that matter most to you.

Fill Out The Survey Here

And if you’re drawn to exploring these themes on a deeper level, consider joining us for our next retreat, “Get Rooted.” Together, we’ll explore where many of our food and body beliefs originate and how to move toward a greater sense of freedom, connection, and authenticity.

However your relationship with food or your body feels right now, know that you're not alone, and that freedom and peace are possible. At the very least, we can turn down the volume on food and body chatter and reconnect with the life happening outside of those thoughts: a life where you're fully in your body, savoring precious moments, rather than being pulled out of the present.

With care,

Michelle & the HartsSpace Team