Still Struggling With Weight—Even After Surgery?
Maybe the weight has started creeping back.
Maybe the cravings are louder than you expected.
Maybe you’re asking yourself:
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“Why is this happening?”
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“Did I do something wrong?”
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“Why does it feel so hard again?”
You went through something major to change your life.
And now this part feels confusing — and quietly frightening.
Let me say this clearly:
It’s not about willpower.
And it’s not a personal failure.
Surgery Changes the Body, Not the Emotional Patterns
Gastric surgery can change how much you eat.
It can change hunger signals.
It can change your physical capacity.
But it doesn’t automatically change:
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How you cope with stress
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How you soothe difficult emotions
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How you respond to triggers
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The beliefs you’ve carried for years
If food has been comfort, relief, distraction, or reward -
those patterns don’t disappear just because your stomach is smaller.
They simply adapt.
That’s why cravings can return.
That’s why emotional eating can feel just as strong — or stronger.
Not because you failed.
But because no one addressed this part of the journey.
You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone
This part of the journey is deeply personal.
Your triggers are not identical to anyone else’s.
Your history with food is unique.
Your fears, stressors, and past experiences matter.
That’s why I don’t offer a one-size-fits-all program.
I work with you privately — one-on-one — to understand what’s driving the patterns beneath the surface.
Together, we may work on:
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Emotional eating and cravings
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Fear of weight regain
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Guilt and shame around food
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Body image and self-trust
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Social eating stress
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The inner critic that keeps you stuck
But the process is always tailored to you.
Because lasting change happens when we work at the root — not just the surface.
Why EFT Tapping?
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a gentle, evidence-informed method that helps calm the nervous system and reduce the emotional intensity behind cravings and stress.
Instead of fighting willpower battles, we work directly with the emotional patterns that drive the behaviour.
By tapping on specific memories, triggers, and beliefs, we help your system feel safer — so the urge to use food for comfort begins to lose its strength.
This is not about control.
It’s about regulation.
And when your nervous system feels regulated, change becomes easier — and more sustainable.
What Working Together Looks Like
This is private, one-on-one coaching.
Sessions are held online, so you can access support from anywhere in Australia and New Zealand.
We begin with understanding where you are right now — what feels stuck, what feels urgent, and what you want to feel differently.
From there, we gently and systematically work through the emotional drivers behind the patterns.
There is no rigid structure.
Some clients need a short, focused series of sessions to address a specific trigger.
Others choose ongoing support as they rebuild trust with their bodies and themselves.
We move at a pace that feels steady, respectful, and sustainable.
What Becomes Possible
You’re no longer afraid of cravings — you understand them.
Food decisions feel calmer and more intentional.
The scale stops controlling your mood.
Guilt begins to loosen its grip.
You feel steadier in social situations.
You trust yourself again.
This is not about perfection.
It’s about peace.
Meet Your Coach
Michal Goldenberg
Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner
With a Master of Science and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology, I bring both emotional depth and structured thinking to this work.
I work with women after gastric surgery who feel the emotional side of the journey hasn’t been fully addressed.
My approach is compassionate, evidence-informed, and grounded in nervous system regulation — not willpower or restriction.
You’ve already done something brave.
Now we focus on making it sustainable.
Real Stories of Emotional Change
Women I work with often arrive feeling frustrated, confused, or discouraged.
Here’s what can shift when the emotional layer is finally addressed.
Tia came to me feeling stuck in emotional eating patterns and afraid the weight would return.
In this short video, she shares what changed — and what feels different now.
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More reflections from clients who’ve worked through emotional eating and cravings:
"I’d like to recommend working with Michal.
I used to feel uncontrollable craving in the evenings for dried figs. It didn’t matter how much I ate for dinner; it wasn’t about hunger. I felt like I was on autopilot, finding myself snacking without even thinking. Even when I promised myself that I’d only have one or two pieces, I always ended up eating way too much... sometimes even half a packet.
Afterwards, I would feel guilty and angry with myself and I hated it, but I just couldn’t seem to stop.
I worked with Michal on this craving issue just over two years ago, and to my complete surprise, I cleared it and it never came back. I'm so delighted and I highly recommend working with her."
- M.A., New Zealand
When emotional patterns are addressed at the root, change becomes steadier — and more sustainable.
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Ready to Strengthen the Emotional Foundations of Your Success?
You’ve already taken a powerful step by having surgery.
Now let’s make sure the emotional side supports the physical change.
Book a free 15-minute discovery call to talk through what’s happening and whether working together feels like the right next step.
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