MINDfulness Corner

Finding Peace with Eating: A Live, Online MINDful Eating Course

This 4-week Course Will Cover:

  • Cultivating a healthier, more mindful relationship with food

  • Understanding the science of hunger, fullness, and satisfaction

  • Developing eating awareness through guided meditations and practices

  • Building the foundation for sustainable habits without guilt, restriction, or dieting

When Is The Course?

This live, interactive 4-week course meets weekly and gives you the foundational tools to bring more mindfulness into the way you eat and live. Dates for our next course will be announced soon. Join the waitlist to be among the first to know when registration opens!

FAQs

  • Not at all. This course is designed for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. You'll be gently guided through mindfulness practices each week, with support every step of the way.

  • Weight loss is not the primary goal of this program; however, many participants find that practicing mindful eating leads to more balanced choices, fewer cravings, and improved well-being. The focus is on developing a healthier relationship with food—not restriction.

  • While we may occasionally mention healthy eating and the MIND diet pattern as part of broader discussions about self-care, this mindfulness course is not a MIND diet program, and the curriculum does not include instruction on how to follow the MIND diet specifically.

  • Yes. All sessions of the Finding Peace with Eating course will be recorded. If you miss a session, you'll receive a private link to the recording so you can watch it at your convenience. We encourage live attendance for the fullest experience, but we understand that schedules can be unpredictable — and we want to make sure you don’t miss anything!

  • Absolutely. This is not a diet program. The course focuses on building awareness around how, why, and what we eat — without prescribing a specific diet plan.
    While we may explore elements of the MIND diet for educational purposes, participants will not be given a diet to follow. The emphasis is on helping you make mindful, personalized choices that fit your own health needs and lifestyle.

About the Program Leader

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Jennifer Ventrelle, MS, RDN

Jennifer Ventrelle, registered dietitian and co-author of The Official MIND Diet, has over 20 years of experience in clinical nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness-based lifestyle interventions. She specializes in designing programs to reduce dementia risk and promote well-being through the MIND diet and other lifestyle habits. In her role as Assistant Professor at Rush University Medical Center, Jennifer designs and directs behavioral intervention trials, including the U.S. POINTER Study, the largest U.S. investigation exploring the impact of lifestyle habits on cognitive decline. Jennifer is the founder of CHOICE Nutrition and Wellness, LLC, partnering with individuals and organizations interested in integrative wellness and behavior change for healthy living. She is passionate about helping people build a peaceful relationship with food and discover the power of small, sustainable lifestyle changes. She has helped countless people find freedom from rigid diet rules, reconnect with their bodies, and improve long-term health through mindfulness and evidence-based nutrition.