This program has been cancelled. 

Would you describe your relationship to food as challenging? Does the task of healing your relationship with food seem overwhelming? You are not alone—the journey begins with forgiveness and supportive community. Join Mindful Eating coach Marcella Friel in this warm and welcoming 5-day retreat for women, where she will guide you step-by-step through the Heroine’s Journey of recognizing persistent patterns, exploring your capacity for unconditional forgiveness, and discovering liberation.

Through meditation, journaling, discussion, ritual, and a simple stress-relief tool called EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques, or “Tapping”) you will:

– Learn why you can’t heal your relationship with food without forgiveness
– Embark on the unknown path of forgiveness (it’s not what you think)
– Make friends with your binges, cravings, and other patterns of self-sabotage
– Receive support as you summon the courage to forgive unconditionally
– Discover gratitude for what’s been given, what’s been taken away, and what’s been left behind

Watch Marcella speak about gratitude in the context of Shambhala Teachings.

Testimonials

Here’s what participants have said about Marcella’s previous Mindful Eating programs at Shambhala Mountain Center and elsewhere:

“Marcella was a wonderful educator/facilitator! Clear message, skillful training and heartfelt presence!! The training on EFT will be a highly useful tool that I will integrate into my life.”

“The program was an excellent balance of content, meditation, skill training and reflection!”

“I have not binged since that weekend with Marcella. I have not even wanted my ginger cookies that I have been totally addicted to for years now. I thought the result would be fleeting, but here I am weeks later without the cravings.” — Karen G.

“I was impressed with how quickly Marcella was able to help me tap on deep-seated emotions that I have carried around for decades. Within five minutes of tapping and speaking with Marcella, I was released of that intense pain.” — Katie V.

“Marcella is warm and funny and creates the safest space for everyone to have their most successful experience of themselves—creating a new vision of healthy food choices while calming the fears of failure.” — Cheryl R.

“Thank you for offering a safe and open environment for me to become more aware of my relationship with food. The experience was so positive that I would definitely come to your workshop again. Thanks you so much for sharing your knowledge and insights with such empathy.” — Pat S.