Breaking Free from the Insecurity Industry: The Verdura Method

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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