I know what it feels like when food takes up too much space.
I’m Persefone Pappas, I also go by the nickname of “Effie”. My work is professional, but it is also personal. I know how exhausting it can feel when food, body image, guilt, and “getting back on track” start to take up more energy than they should.
My own healing has shaped the way I support others. I do not believe the goal is to control your body into submission. I believe the goal is to build enough trust with yourself that everyday meals, weekends, trips, and imperfect seasons no longer feel like a battle.
That is the heart of my work: helping you feel more steady, supported, and at home in your body — in real life, not just when everything is going perfectly.
My Philosophy
Personal. Honest. Built from lived experience.
I know what it feels like when food takes up too much space — when a weekend, trip, dinner out, or change in routine can bring up guilt, overthinking, or the pressure to “get back on track.”
That is why my work is not about giving you another plan to follow perfectly. It is about helping you build a way of caring for yourself that can come with you into real life — not just the calm, structured weeks, but the messy ones too.
“I’ve been working with Persefone for a little over a month now and I’ve already noticed a big difference in my mindset, which has ultimately led to a better relationship with food. Our conversations have helped me see things differently, understand how to cope better with my thoughts around food, and she’s given me super helpful tools to navigate my day to day life with food. I appreciate the way she listens to what I’m saying so intently and supports me, while also approaching the areas I need the most help with, with respect and kindness. She’s not only given me attainable goals to work towards, but supports me along the way and makes sure I have the tools I need to succeed!”
-Claire V