mindful eating workshops

Emma Randall

Mindful Eating Workshops: Improve Your Eating Habits & Relationship With Food

“I was very impressed by Emma’s in-depth understanding of emotional eating issues. Emma had some sound advice for us all and it was tailored to our own unique circumstances. Emma’s obvious understanding of nutrition plus the psychology of overeating made the talk very informative and interesting.” 

Since 2008 I’ve been giving talks and running groups to people of all ages at a range of organisations, corporate companies, schools, colleges, senior citizen groups, drop-in centres and depression support groups. I’ve worked as a trainer at a weight loss company, creating and delivering nutrition modules to weight loss consultants. My talks are normally 90 minutes (including time for Q&A), but I can also run half or full day workshops or group sessions for organisations on request.

I give several online talks covering a range of topics (midweek evenings 6.30-8pm. Cost: £20). Please see below for a summary of each talk.

I also run a 2 hour webinar: ‘How To Beat Overeating For Good’.

Mindful eating workshopsPLEASE NOTE: all of my talks and workshops are currently online until further notice (via Zoom).

My talks are really useful for anyone who:-

~ Overeats or binge eats, and might struggle to control their weight

~ Would describe themselves as an emotional eater or ‘comfort’ eater

~ Tends to eat mindlessly and on ‘autopilot’

~ Self-sabotages when following a diet

~ Has had enough of restrictive weight loss diet plans and is in need of some inspiration and tips to help them eat in a more  balanced, healthy and enjoyable way

~ Is interested in learning about the physiology (food, appetite and the body, and nutrition for mental health/brain function and weight management).

“Emma led a very useful, comfortable, directed session that encouraged openness in a safe environment. I left feeling encouraged, empowered, provoked into thought, confident to try some new solutions, but also felt that all was not lost and hopeless.”

‘How To Tackle Emotional Eating’

Food and eating can symbolise different things to different people. For example, eating can be a way of having a break, it can have a calming effect, it can act as a distraction or provide a temporary release from difficult situations or from one’s own state of mind, it can be a way of taking or relinquishing control, and it can even be a means of rebelling and ‘rule breaking’. Food might be used as a way to try and self-soothe or even self-punish.

Learning to understand your relationship with food could help you to tackle overeating for good. This talk explores some of the key features of emotional eating, how to recognise when it’s happening and how to start tackling it. It’s useful for anyone who:-

Mindful Eating Workshops~ Regularly overeats, binge eats or grazes throughout the day

~ Swings between ‘good’ and ’bad’ eating

~ Has a history of yo-yo dieting

~ Describes themselves as an emotional eater, ‘comfort’ eater or mindless eater

~ Regularly turns to food in an attempt to ‘cope’ or feel better.

~ Feels lost in terms of how to approach healthy, balanced eating and / or weight loss.

Eating habits, body image, self-worth, lifestyle, personality, mental health and past experiences are some of the topics covered, as it’s important to consider the ‘whole picture’ when it comes to understanding a person’s relationship with food and eating behaviour.

Mindful eating workshopsThe talk content includes some case studies as well as exploring:-

~ Common causes and triggers of emotional eating

~ How we might use food to ‘cope’, as well as different ‘types’ of eating

~ How childhood can positively or negatively impact a person’s relationship with food well into adulthood

~ The role of unmet needs in emotional eating

~ Bingeing and ‘grazing’

~ How eating can be influenced by how we deal with feelings, and the problem with ‘eating our feelings’

~ The link between the inner critic and emotional eating

~ The ‘addictive’ nature of highly processed foods and how to stabilise appetite through lower GI (glycaemic index) eating and blood sugar management.

Includes a handout (Powerpoint slides).

Tickets (£20) can be purchased via Eventbrite. Next date to be confirmed.

Reviews from previous attendees:-

“Thank you so much for such a fab workshop. I have learnt so much about myself as well as my eating habits and triggers. I found the session so beneficial, as well as learning that you are not the only one, and would recommend to anyone who is struggling with their relationship with food”.

“Thank you Emma for such a fantastic workshop. You were so generous with the huge amount of information that you shared, and the genuine interest you had in each of us. I learned so much from it- I feel like I’m no longer in a battle with food, but rather, food and I are on the same side. I absolutely loved your kind, compassionate approach. The session chipped away at long held guilt and blame towards myself for not always making good food choices. I’ve come to understand there are so many factors at play- it’s not just about food, or exercise, or self-care, or having my needs met etc, but they’re all completely interlinked. I feel I’ve got more understanding of myself, and why I’ve put on weight in the past and made bad choices. Thanks again! I’m so pleased Google led me to you!”

“I was very impressed by Emma’s in-depth understanding of emotional eating issues. Emma had some sound advice for us all and it was tailored to our own unique circumstances.”

“Emma was extremely informative, helpful and interesting to listen to. Lots of good tips to take home”.

“‘How To Tackle Emotional Eating’ was a really positive session with Emma. I very much enjoyed the opportunity to learn from her extensive experience and to meet others who are going through the same struggles. The content of the session was very relevant and easy to identify with, and was supported by helpful and practical recommendations around how we can all take steps to help ourselves. Emma also delivered the session in a very down to earth, non-judgemental style which put us all at ease. I definitely plan to come along to future events.”

See more reviews about my talks and workshops.

‘The Hormone Factor: Understanding & Tackling Obesity’

Mindful eating workshopsWhen it comes to weight management, thinking about calorie intake simply isn’t enough- we also need to consider the ‘metabolics’- this means looking at a range of key hormones that are involved in appetite, satiety, the processing of glucose from food, fat storage and fat burning, and the body’s stress response. What we eat, as well as our attitude, personality and lifestyle (busyness and stress levels) all have a powerful influence on our physiology (the body’s processes), which in turn can impact appetite, food cravings, blood sugar levels and our ability to keep our weight under control. When we think of obesity and the type 2 diabetes epidemics, it’s important to have an understanding of some of the key hormones involved, in order to prevent and tackle obesity and diabetes. Two of the major players are insulin and cortisol.

If you’re trying to lose weight but finding it difficult, then this talk will give you a comprehensive and valuable overview of the physiological aspects of weight management and appetite control, and the interaction between food and the body. You will gain a good understanding of how food choices and lifestyle can influence appetite hormones, stress hormones and sex hormones, as well as cause hormone imbalances, and you’ll learn some key tips to help you support your body to help it burn fat more efficiently, and set up long-term eating habits to support health and well-being. The ‘Hormone Factor’ is one of the ‘three keys’ I teach people, with the other two being eating behaviour (mindful eating practises) and emotional eating (see talk above).

“Emma was very friendly and approachable, explained concepts clearly and offered a ‘down to earth’ approach to healthy eating. Very informative session!”

‘Healthy Eating For Hectic Lives’

Signs and symptoms of stress can include:-

Mindful Eating Workshops~ Feeling tired all the time (‘TATT’)

~ Alert at bedtime, making it hard to get to sleep

~ Waking up during the night, unable to get back to sleep

~ Difficulty relaxing or ‘switching off’

~ Feeling out of control, overwhelmed, irritable, angry or anxious

~ Sweet cravings or cravings for caffeine

~ Weight gain that’s hard to shift

~ Digestive problems such as IBS or headaches

This talk explains how, through balanced, more mindful eating, various nutrients and some simple lifestyle strategies we can start to feel more energised, stop craving ‘pick-me-ups’ such as caffeine and sugar, get a better quality night’s sleep, feel more inspired to make healthier food choices, feel more in charge of food, feel able to tackle the day ahead with enthusiasm, feel more in control of daily life, eat more healthily and fit in the important and enjoyable things in life despite being busy, feel more calm and happy and less irritable, have a better overall sense of well-being and lose weight through balanced, mindful, flexible food choices.

This talk will give you a good understanding of the importance of looking after ourselves as we lead busy lives, and inspire you to make some simple but effective dietary and lifestyle choices which your body and mind will thank you for during stressful times.

“Emma had planned the workshop to flow very well, to appeal to a range of knowledge levels and was very knowledgable in her Q&A at the end.”

‘Food & Mood’

How we feel can affect what we eat, but what we eat can also have a big impact on how we feel. My ‘Food and Mood’ talk covers:-

Mindful eating workshops~ The link between what we eat and our mood and brain function

~ The role specific nutrients play in mood and brain function, and how a balanced diet can support a balanced mood

~ The dietary building blocks that make brain chemicals which regulate mood, such as serotonin

~ How brain chemical imbalances can affect mood, appetite, sleep, general well-being and functioning

~ How dieting can affect mood and appetite, and tips to help you manage your weight

~ What can cause sugar cravings and how to combat them

~ The important link between our brain and our gut, and how they’re intimately connected

~ Dietary and lifestyle tips to boost mood and brain function.

This talk provides some really useful nutritional, dietary and lifestyle information and tips for anyone who experiences low mood, poor concentration or poor memory, or who simply wants to keep their mood balanced and brain healthy.

Read my Food And Mood blog HERE.

“Excellent, thought-provoking, empowering, welcoming- an hour wasn’t enough!”

Emma Randall running a workshop

Tailor-Made Mindful Eating Workshops, Talks, Support Groups And Training Sessions For Organisations

“We have invited Emma to speak at Roost twice now and each time she has done an outstanding job.

My talk topics include:-

  •  ‘How To Tackle Emotional Eating’
  •  ‘The Hormone Factor: Understanding & Tackling Obesity’
  •  ‘Healthy Eating For Hectic Lives’
  •  ‘Food & Mood’
  •  Other talks I’ve previously run and can offer on request: ‘Simple Steps To More Mindful Eating’, ‘Personality & Eating Habits’, ‘Good Fats, Bad Fats’.

I’m very flexible and can adapt the content and level of my workshops/talks to the needs and interests of any particular group or organisation. My talks usually focus on a particular topic (based on the topics mentioned above), but I can also run longer workshops (eg half or full day) or multiple sessions (such as weekly support groups). Please contact me to discuss.

“Emma Randall has run many weight management groups for me over the years. She has a real knack for turning the science of nutrition into something we can all understand. Her talks are informative and fun. Clients are always pleased when I tell them she is taking a group. She has a real empathy for clients with weight issues and speaks their language”.

If you’d like to see my events schedule or attend one of my talks please click HERE, or if you would like to host one of my mindful eating workshops or talks at your own premises, please contact me: 07961 423120 or email me (Emma Randall): info@mindfuleating.org.uk for further details and to discuss your requirements.

Other Services

I offer one-to-one sessions. SPECIAL OFFER: buy three sessions up front and get a 4th session FREE! Contact me via email HERE.

For more information about how I support clients, see ‘Services‘.

For tips, information and advice see my blogs.

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I also provide short video tips and advice on my YouTube channel.