Americans enjoy a standard of living that affords most people a safe place to call home, adequate transportation, as well as cheap, readily available food. Unfortunately, the very things that have made America a robust nation have also led to the current obesity epidemic. Utilizing hermeneutic and heuristic methodologies, this thesis considers empirical data on the current obesity epidemic and asks, how can depth psychology and self psychology help individuals find their way back to health? The study includes personal stories and experiences of people adversely affected by obesity, as well as the author’s individual observations pertaining to her own struggle with disordered eating. As a supplement to this study, a self-help booklet was created, designed to encourage and foster mindful, healthy eating and physical fitness. The booklet is intended for those who wish to gain better control over their mind-body connection and improve their relationship with food.