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"I tried a million different things before. This was literally LIFE CHANGING." - Kathleen, MI

If you’ve made it here, you probably already know how to eat healthy.

In fact, you’re likely pretty well-versed in it.

But for some reason, you keep falling into the same cycle: eating well for a while, then falling off track.

It’s frustrating. You start to wonder,

“Why can’t I figure this out? What am I missing?”

Here’s the truth: it’s not your fault. You’re relying on a strategy that may have worked temporarily, but is no longer effective and taking away your self trust.

People are coming to realize that knowing how to eat healthy isn't enough.

And studies are backing it. Research estimates that 85–95% of diets and nutrition plans fail long term. (1)

So we’re told that we just need more discipline to stick to it. But more discipline never comes.

The real path forward isn’t about restriction, writing down everything you eat, or having accountability partners...

Building trust with your food and choices starts from within.

Because knowing how to eat healthy is only a small part of what drives your food choices.

Thoughts, emotions, cravings, patterns—all the things no one taught you how to navigate—is what actually influences how much you trust yourself with food.

When you don’t understand them, you stay stuck in the same loop, wondering why nothing ever seems to change.

But when you do understand them, things begin to shift. You trust your body’s signals. You stop sabotaging your progress.

And being healthy no longer requires extreme programs or force, it feels natural and in tune with your body.

You realize that you never needed more control, restriction, or discipline.

You just needed to know how to trust yourself again.

"I woke up this morning with a sense of inner peace that I have never experienced before. This is changing the story of my life."

- Sara J, Norway

The Empowered Eating™ Course

The Foundations of Mastering Mindfulness™

This 30-Day journey is designed to change the way you think about health, and experience a deeper relationship with your food and body.

This isn’t just an educational course. It’s the foundation to shift in how you relate to food and care for yourself—built from the inside out.

You’ll walk away with the tools, practices, and self-awareness you need to move forward with confidence, whether that means continuing on your own or choosing to go further.

For those who feel called to deepen the work, this course is the required first step into the Mastering Mindfulness™ programs. Completing it unlocks access to advanced coaching and community, if you’re ready and want continued support.

Either way, this course fully provides the new path and tools to rebuild your self trust with your food and body.

All classes will be held at 12pm - 1:30pm PT / 1pm - 2:30pm MT / 2 - 3:30pm CT / 3 - 4:30pm ET

Tuesday July 1st

Week 1: The Truth About Why You've Been Stuck - and a New Path Forward.

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do… so why can’t I just do it?” — this week will give you the answer. You’ll learn why most health strategies actually keep you stuck, even when you’re doing everything “right.” And you’ll be introduced to a new way forward—one that’s rooted in self-trust, not control.

Inside this module:

Why even the most disciplined plans eventually backfire
The real reason behind self-sabotage (and how to stop it)
The 8 Principles of Mastering Mindfulness™ – the keys for true food freedom
The Ascension Path – your roadmap to lasting change

By the end, you won’t just understand why you’ve been stuck… You’ll see what’s possible and how to get there.

Tuesday, July 8th

Week 2: It Starts with You - Building a Strong Relationship with Yourself.

If you’ve ever struggled with harsh inner dialogue, felt like you’re never doing enough, or wondered why self-love feels so far away—this week will shift everything.

You’ll learn what real self-love is (beyond affirmations or “just be confident” advice) and how to create a relationship with yourself that’s rooted in trust, respect, and inner safety.

Inside this module:

What self-love really means—and why you’ve struggled to feel it until now
How to shift your inner voice from critical to compassionate
The practice of self-trust—so confidence becomes your baseline

By the end, self-love will become a strong, steady, and powerful force behind your desires.

Tuesday, July 15th

Week 3: What You Can't See That's Been Keeping You Stuck - the Unseen Force Behind Your Habits

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do… so why don’t I do it?” — the answer might surprise you. It’s not about willpower. It’s not about discipline. It’s about what you can’t see —the subconscious beliefs running the show underneath it all.

Inside this module:

Reveal the hidden stories secretly shaping your choices
Shift your identity from someone who “struggles” with food to someone who feels in control
Learn how to make your thoughts your ally instead of your enemy

By the end, you’ll understand what’s been holding you back—and how to change it from the inside out.

Tuesday, July 22nd

Week 4: What No One Has Told You About Cravings, Overeating, and Trusting Your Body

If you’ve ever wondered:

“Why do I eat when I’m not hungry?”

“Why do I feel like I can’t trust myself around certain foods?”

"Why can't I just listen to my body?"

- This class is for you.

This week, we’ll look at the real, root-level reasons behind food struggles that most health coaches, nutritionists, and doctors never talk about. You’ll start to decode cravings, understand emotional eating, and learn how to rebuild the trust you’ve lost with your body—without tracking or forcing willpower.

Inside this module:

The real cause of food cravings (that has nothing to do with discipline)
Why we overeat—and how to respond
How emotional eating works—and what your emotions are trying to tell you
Why you stopped trusting your body—and how to rebuild that trust

By the end, you’ll know how to find and respond to the source of your cravings—

so you can recreate a harmonious relationship with food, from the inside out.

What's included:

4 Weeks of Guided Training

– Eye-opening lessons that change how you relate to food forever.

The Self Trust Guidebook

This isn’t just a book—it’s your personal guide to building trust with food, your body, and yourself. Through a mix of reflection exercises, mindset shifts, and practical tools, The Self-Trust Guidebook helps you build self trust and deepen your experience outside the classroom.

Weekly Coaching Calls

– Direct support, real-life application, and guidance from Gina on a live Zoom.

The Cravings Decoder™

An essential part of The Foundations and Higher Level Mastering Mindfulness™ programs, helping you understand your cravings in real time, so you never feel out of control with food again

Lifetime Access to Materials

– Revisit the program anytime you need a refresher, for life!

Bonus #1: The Inner Voice Reset

A Guided Practice to Shift Your Self-Talk

This powerful guided practice will help you evolve your inner voice, replacing self-doubt and criticism, with trust and self-respect. This is the key to becoming your biggest supporter on your journey.

Bonus #2: The Body Connection Experience

Tuning Into Your Body’s Cues

Your body is always speaking to you—this training helps you finally hear what it’s saying. This guided experience will teach you how to tune into your body’s real needs, understand true hunger signals, and make choices from a place of deep awareness, instead of impulse.

Bonus #3: The Foundations of Healthy Eating Course

In depth training on how to eat healthy.... without needing a rigid diet plan. Instead of giving you the fish... we're teaching you HOW to fish and think like a dietitian. Walk away feeling confident knowing how to eat healthy, read labels, and love what you eat, without ever needing a diet plan again.

Total Value: $2,800+

Join this cohort for: $499

By the end of this course, you won’t just walk away with more knowledge—you’ll walk away with a whole new way of relating to food and your body.

You’ll have techniques that will support you, not just during the program, but for life.

People we've helped:

I've lost 59 pounds and kept it off. This was literally life changing."

^Kathleen

In the past I was always on a rollercoaster. This winter I came out around 185 pounds - which is the first time in 27 years.

Terry

I had this fear of I don't know if I have the capacity to change. That was a scary place to be.

Nicole

I always knew what I was supposed to do but couldn't do it. We shifted it from a place of self love. It became so much easier to maintain.

Conner

In order to change anything, you have to reprogram, and I didn't know how to do that. But then BAM! Here comes Mastering Mindfulness to get to that deeper sub level.

Rachel

I feel more in control than I ever have. And that's because I took the time.

Ray

The Difference of the

Mastering Mindfulness™ Methodology

The Mastering Mindfulness™️ Methodology, is an inside-out approach that empowers individuals to transform their relationship with food, health, and themselves through mindfulness and self-awareness. It focuses on using the power of mindfulness as a tool to build self trust, while offering a deeper understanding of why conventional approaches haven’t worked.

The methodologies of the program were developed by registered dietitian, Gina Worful, MS, RD. It incorporates components of science and physiology of the human body, behavior change techniques, theories in psychology, and mindfulness practices. These techniques have been featured at academic universities, world renowned health spas, and well respected global conferences.

Break Free From

Conventional Norms

Traditional diets focus on restrictions and rules. Our program breaks these chains, encouraging you to listen to your body and engage with your health in a more intuitive, sustainable way. Our goal is not to tell you how to eat or live, but to give you your power back over your food choices and life.

Join a Community of

Forward-Thinkers

When you join our program, you're not just a participant— you're a pioneer. Be part of a community that dares to think differently and is eager to reshape its own health narratives. Together, we can redefine wellness for the better.

Meet Your Guides

I'm a classically trained registered dietitian with a masters degree in human nutrition.

For a long time, I followed all the traditional rules around food and health, but something wasn’t clicking—for me or my clients.

I was trying so hard to be healthy, but it felt like something was missing.

That’s when I started digging deeper into human behavior and how our relationship with food mirrors the relationship we have with ourselves. What I discovered changed everything.

Now, rather than giving people food rules, I teach a new approach that helps people experience confidence—not by forcing change, but by building a better connection with themselves and their bodies.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to teach these methods at universities, global conferences, and some of the world’s leading health centers.

It’s been a journey, but I’m so excited to share what I’ve learned and see how it transforms the way we approach health.

Jackie Budano

Jackie has dedicated years to the Mastering Mindfulness work and has recently completed the rigorous Mastering Mindfulness™️ certification.

As an RN, Jackie has always been passionate about health, but she’s discovered a deeper calling in helping people through more transformative approaches to self-discovery.

Her unique blend of professional expertise and mindfulness makes her an incredible addition to this program.

We’re thrilled to have her join us as a co-teacher in this program!

Kathleen Mennillo

Kathleen was one of the very first students in Mastering Mindfulness and has since completed rigorous training to become certified in the Mastering Mindfulness™️ Methodologies.

With an MBA and a deep passion for personal growth, Kathleen brings a unique blend of strategic thinking and heartfelt mindfulness to her work.

We’re thrilled to have her join us as a co-teacher in this program!

Level One

Laying the Foundation

Breaking up with yo-yo dieting

Cultivating inner motivation & drive

Loving yourself to health

How the mind controls our destiny

Getting to know cravings + patterns

Food: eating healthy without a diet

Creating a new relationship to food

Level Two

Going Deeper

Accessing the subconscious to discover what really drives your food choices

Healing emotional eating

Trusting yourself with food

Getting out of survival + sabotage patterns

Nutrients, neurotransmitters, the gut microbiome: balancing them out to tame food cravings

How past experiences, trauma, and trapped emotions control food choices and exploring liberation

Level Three

Mastering Mindfulness

Releasing your blocks for full food freedom

Rewiring the nervous system + mind

Tapping into your body’s wisdom to guide your eating

Building confidence with what food and how much your body needs

Loving your body to health

Discovering the healthy lifestyle that YOU love

Mastering Mindful Eating

Frequently Asked Questions

I've tried so many programs already, how is this program different from other health or diet programs?

This program is not about following another plan or set of rules—it’s about shifting the way you think about food, your body, and your health. Most programs focus on what to eat; we focus on why things feel hard in the first place and how to create a lasting sense of ease and alignment. This approach works from the inside out, helping you address the root causes of what’s kept you stuck.

What if I’m too busy to keep up with the program?

This program is designed to fit into your life, not overwhelm it. With weekly live sessions and simple at-home practices, you’ll have the flexibility to go at your own pace. The tools you’ll learn are ones you can use every day, even in small moments, to create meaningful shifts over time.

What if I can’t make it to every live session?

Don’t worry! All live sessions are recorded, so you can catch up whenever it works for you. Plus, the at-home practices and community support ensure you stay connected and on track, even if you miss a session.

What if I’m unsure about making the investment?

This program is designed to give you more than just short-term results. It’s an investment in learning skills and mindsets that you can rely on for the rest of your life. We also believe so much in the quality of this course that we are happy to take all the risk and offer a money back guarantee.

Will this program require me to share personal things with others?

While this program invites you to explore your relationship with food, your body, and yourself, you’re always in control of how much you share. The live sessions are supportive and focused on learning and reflection, and you’ll have private at-home practices for deeper self-exploration.

Does this program include meal plans or food rules?

Not at all! This program isn’t about restriction or dieting. Instead, it’s about learning to trust yourself with food and make choices that feel aligned with your body and your needs—without guilt or fear.

Do I need to have experience with mindfulness to join? What if I'm not good at it?

Not at all! This program is designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or have some experience, you’ll be guided step-by-step to develop tools that feel accessible and practical in your daily life.

What if I don’t struggle with cravings or emotional eating?

This program is about much more than cravings. It’s designed to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself, uncover patterns you may not even realize are holding you back, and approach health with ease and confidence. Whether cravings are an issue or not, you’ll learn tools that can benefit every area of your life.

Will this program be emotionally overwhelming?

This program is designed to feel supportive, not overwhelming. While it invites you to explore deeper patterns and beliefs, everything is done at your own pace and with gentle guidance. You’ll always have the tools and resources you need to feel grounded and safe throughout the process.

How do I know if this will work? What if I'm afraid I'll fail?

This program isn’t about achieving perfection—it’s about learning and growing. There’s no way to “fail” here because every step of the journey offers valuable insights about yourself. If something feels challenging, it’s simply an opportunity to uncover patterns, beliefs, or habits you may not have noticed before. This program is designed to meet you where you are and give you the tools to move forward in a way that feels meaningful and right for you. As long as you’re willing to show up and explore, you’ll experience progress in ways that last.

To apply, schedule a connection call below.

The most important part of this experience is that everyone who is a part of it is in the right place! There's no pressure to commit to anything on this call. I don't want to convince anyone to be a part of this group if it's not the right fit.

If you schedule a call, please make sure you schedule a time when you can have a quiet, undistracted space so we can really connect.

Thanks! :)

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