In this inspiring episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal welcomes Lisa Axelrad Schultz, founder of The Verdura Method, to discuss how women can break free from the trillion-dollar insecurity industry and reconnect with their innate vitality.
Lisa shares her fascinating journey from the beauty and wellness industries to creating the Verdura Method, a transformative approach that empowers women to embrace their bodies, nourish themselves holistically, and reject unrealistic beauty standards. Together, Soma and Lisa explore the intersection of nutrition, mindset, and self-image, the impact of social media on self-esteem, and the myths women internalize about aging and health.
This conversation is an invitation to reimagine wellness — not as punishment or perfection, but as freedom, confidence, and self-acceptance.
Timeline
00:00 Exciting Career Announcement
01:32 Introducing Lisa Axelrad Schultz and the Verdura Method
02:20 The Importance of Holistic Nutrition
04:11 Challenges of Diet and Beauty Culture
07:05 Empowering Women to Embrace Themselves
10:17 Debunking Myths About Aging and Health
16:55 The Role of Supplements in Women's Health
20:10 Building a Business and Overcoming Insecurities
20:31 Growing Up in the Magazine Culture
21:04 Evolution of My Training Methodology
21:39 The Wedding Trainer: My First Business Venture
22:27 Shifting Focus to Sustainable Nutrition
23:38 The Role of Scales and Medications in Weight Management
26:44 Understanding BMI and Body Changes Over Time
28:31 Modeling Confidence and Healthy Habits for the Next Generation
31:19 Addressing Body Image and Self-Acceptance
34:55 The Bloom Workshop: Overcoming Obstacles and Self-Sabotage
36:32 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Lisa Schulz and The Verdura Method
Connect with Lisa Axelrad Schultz
🌐 Website: www.verduramethod.com
📲 Instagram: @itslisaschultz
🎥 TikTok: @itslisaschultz
💼 LinkedIn: Lisa Axelrad Schulz
Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal
🌐 Website: www.somamandalmd.com
📚 Book: Midlife Masala — available on Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube at @SomaSaysPodcast
📲 Instagram: @drsomamandalmd
💼 LinkedIn: Dr. Soma Mandal, MD
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