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EmpowerYOU: The Food Freedom Method

$150

with Christine Lunceford

Calendar May 12, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

Have you ever wondered if the foods you eat might be affecting how you feel? 

Many people experience digestive discomfort, low energy, brain fog, inflammation, or mood shifts without realizing that everyday foods can sometimes play a role. This course is designed to help participants develop a deeper awareness of the relationship between food and how the body responds.

In this 8-week educational course, participants will learn how to observe patterns between food, energy, digestion, sleep, and overall well-being. Through guided discussions, simple tracking tools, and practical strategies, students will gain skills that help them better understand their own body's signals.

Participants will explore topics such as food awareness, common food sensitivities, symptom tracking, and how some people use short-term food breaks to observe changes in how they feel. Those who wish to do so may choose to participate in a voluntary food elimination experiment during the course, while others may simply focus on awareness and observation.

Throughout the program, students will learn how to identify patterns, build confidence in making intentional food choices, and develop their own personal approach to food that supports their lifestyle and wellness goals.

Each participant will receive a downloadable digital workbook that includes journaling pages, food awareness tracking tools, and reflection exercises designed to support learning throughout the course. For those who prefer a physical copy, a printed workbook will be available for optional purchase on the first day of class.

By the end of the course, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how food may impact their body and a practical framework they can continue using long after the course ends.

*This course is educational in nature and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for individuals who:

  • Are curious about the connection between food and how they feel
  • Experience symptoms such as low energy, digestive discomfort, brainfog, or inflammation and want to better understand possible triggers
  • Want to become more aware of their body's signals and patterns related to food
  • Are interested in learning practical tools for tracking food and symptom patterns
  • Are open to exploring a short-term food elimination experiment to observe changes in how they feel
  • Want to feel more confident making intentional food choices that support their overall well-being

No prior nutrition knowledge is required. Participants may engage with the course at their own comfort level-whether simply learning about food awareness or participating in the optional elimination experiment.

What You'll Walk Away With 

By the end of this course, participants will leave with:

  • A deeper awareness of how food may influence energy, digestion, mood, and overall well-being
  • Simple tools for tracking food patterns and body responses
  • A better understanding of common food sensitivities and how they may show up in everyday life
  • Practical strategies for experimenting with short-term food breaks if they choose to do so
  • A personal framework for making intentional food choices moving forward
  • A downloadable Food Freedom Workbook filled with tracking sheets, reflection prompts, and educational resources that can continue to be used after the course ends

Participants will leave with greater confidence in listening to their bodies and making food choices that align with how they want to feel.

*Class will not be held June 16th.

Instructor Bio:

christine.luncefordl6@gmail.com

Christine Lunceford is a wellness educator, author, and advocate for helping individuals take an active role in understanding their health and wellness choices.

After navigating her own journey of searching for answers beyond conventional approaches, Christine began studying holistic wellness and root-cause health concepts in order to better understand how lifestyle and food choices can influence how the body feels and functions.

Christine has completed two wellness education certifications through Scholastico: Holistic Health Practitioner and Naturopathy Practitioner. These programs covered areas such as nutrition, lifestyle factors, and whole-person wellness concepts. Christine is not a licensed practitioner and does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. She completed these certifications to deepen her understanding and better support others through wellness education and coaching.

Christine is the author of Wrong Answer: Empowering YOU to Be Your Own Wellness Advocate and the creator of the EmpowerYOU Wellness framework, which encourages individuals to become more aware, informed, and confident in the choices they make about their wellness.

She teaches from apractical,real-life perspective and is passionate about helping people learn to listen to their bodies and make informed decisions that support their overall well-being.





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