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Michelle Petties is a TEDx speaker, author, and Food Story coach who has become a powerful voice in the conversation around emotional eating, food addiction, and personal transformation. Her work centers on the idea that it's not about the food—it's about the stories behind the food. Michelle Petties’ memoir, Leaving Large: The Stories of a Food Addict, is a raw, revelatory, and empowering journey through her 42-year battle with obesity and emotional eating. It’s not a diet book—it’s a deep dive into the emotional and cultural narratives that shape our relationship with food.

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