Soma Says24 Okt 2025

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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