The life you want starts in the mind.
Bariatric Life Empowerment is a 16-lesson program built by a licensed therapist and a registered dietitian to help you heal your relationship with food, master your mindset, and keep the weight off — for good.
Why does it still feel like a struggle?
Your body might’ve changed — but the habits, emotions, and thought patterns are still yours to navigate. You’re not failing. You just haven’t had the right support… until now.
Emotional & stress eating
Food still feels like comfort, reward, and relief — and willpower alone never seems to be enough.
Poor sleep & low energy
Exhaustion makes cravings louder and motivation quieter, and the cycle keeps repeating.
Negative self-talk
That harsh inner voice chips away at your confidence and undoes your progress.
Fear of regaining
You’ve worked so hard — and the worry of slipping back keeps you up at night.
Doing it alone
Friends and family mean well, but they don’t truly understand what this journey takes.
Old patterns creeping back
Without new skills and structure, the same habits quietly return.
Imagine waking up in control — calm around food, confident in your choices, and proud of the person you’re becoming.
One program for the whole transformation
BLE combines expert bariatric nutrition with proven cognitive-behavioral strategies to address the emotional, behavioral, and environmental roots of how you eat — so change actually lasts.
Eat with confidence
Evidence-based, bariatric-specific nutrition guidance that takes the guesswork out of every stage — from pre-op to lifelong maintenance.
Rewire your habits
Cognitive-behavioral tools to break old patterns, manage triggers, and build the daily routines that keep results in place.
Heal & feel supported
Compassionate emotional support to quiet negative self-talk, process setbacks, and reconnect with the life you truly want.
Your journey, one butterfly at a time
A clear, supportive path you can follow at your own pace — no overwhelm, no guesswork.
Choose your tier
Pick Silver, Gold, or Diamond based on the level of guidance and live support you want.
Work the 16 lessons
Move through online lessons and downloadable workbooks on your own schedule.
Practice new skills
Apply nutrition, mindset, and emotional tools with activities and exercises that build real habits.
Live empowered
Track your progress, earn rewards, and step into lasting, confident change.
Meet Dawn & Nancy
BLE is the culmination of everything two trusted clinicians have learned helping patients succeed long after surgery.
Dawn O’Meally, LCSW-C
Founder & clinical director of The Counseling Center for Change. Dawn brings the mindset training, behavioral skills, and emotional support that help patients build confidence and resilience.
Nancy Lum, RDN
Founder & clinical director of The GI & Bariatric Nutrition Center, with deep expertise in bariatric nutrition and long-term weight-loss success that anchors every lesson in BLE.
Breaking the cycle
Hear how, and why, Nancy and Dawn put this program together.
You’re not alone on this journey
“This program changed everything. I’ve lost 26 pounds and finally reached my goal weight, but even more meaningful than the number on the scale is the shift inside me. My mindset is stronger, more hopeful, and more positive than it’s been in years.”
“I am especially grateful for the leadership and thoughtful stewardship of Nancy Lum and Dawn O’Meally! Their professionalism, expertise, and genuine dedication created an environment that was both supportive and transformative. Their guidance fostered meaningful discussion, personal reflection, and a strong sense of community within our group!”
“Before this program, I felt hopeless and completely lost in my postop journey. I was trying so hard to get back on track but felt like I was spinning out of control. Now I feel grounded, supported, and confident again. My mindset and habits have shifted, and I finally feel like I’m not alone.“
Choose the level that’s right for you
Whether you’re struggling with emotional eating, sleep, or negative thought patterns, BLE gives you the structure, support, and science to transform your relationship with food.
Silver
- 16 specially designed online lessons, at your own pace
- Downloadable workbooks with activities & exercises
- Personal account to track progress & rewards
- 6-month access to course content
Gold
- Everything in Silver, plus:
- Live BLE session recordings
- Watch sessions side-by-side with lessons & exclusive Q&As
- 6-month access to content and videos
Diamond
- Everything in Gold, plus:
- Twice-monthly live review sessions & biweekly challenges
- Learn directly with Nancy & Dawn — questions answered live
- 6-month access to content, videos & live sessions
🦋 All tiers include 6-month unlimited access to course content, materials, videos, and live sessions (based on selected tier).
Grow with the program
Once you’re started, you can always upgrade or extend your access to get the most out of BLE.
Add Video Access
Add live BLE session recordings to watch side-by-side with your lessons and exclusive Q&As. 6-month video access. (Save $20 by enrolling in Gold!)
Available soonExtend Live Sessions
Get 6 more months of BLE course content, video access, and twice-monthly live sessions with Nancy & Dawn.
Available soonA full 6 months to begin your transformation
Lasting change takes time, so every tier includes six months of unlimited access to your content, materials, videos, and live sessions. Move at your own pace and revisit any lesson whenever you need it.
Everything you’re wondering
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What’s the difference between the tiers?
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This is where lifelong empowerment begins.
Transform your habits, heal your relationship with food, and reclaim the life you deserve.
Enroll in BLE today →