Kari’s professional path was shaped by personal struggle. Having faced binge eating and weight stigma herself, she understands the pain, shame, and isolation that often come with disordered eating. But rather than letting those experiences define her, Kari transformed them into a lifelong mission—to help others find peace with food, body, and self.

With more than 35 years of experience, Kari has guided thousands of individuals and families toward healing through her leadership roles at programs like Green Mountain at Fox Run and Remuda Ranch. Today, she continues this mission through her Food, Body & Love coaching and membership programs, as well as her memoir and companion workbook, Food, Body & Love: But the Greatest of These Is Love.

Here’s what we explore in this episode:

• Kari’s personal journey from battling binge eating to becoming a respected clinician in the field of eating disorder recovery.
• How compassion and evidence-based care work together to heal binge and emotional eating.
• How to rebuild trust with your body and move from control and shame to self-connection and peace.
• Key insights from her book, “Food, Body & Love,” and how it helps readers cultivate a loving relationship with themselves and food.

Kari’s approach is deeply human. She reminds us that recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection, compassion, and understanding the stories we tell ourselves about food and our bodies. Her message is one of hope: healing begins not with restriction or willpower, but with love.

Whether you’re navigating binge or emotional eating yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about a more compassionate approach to food and body, this episode offers powerful insights and practical guidance.

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