Pathfinders

The Hidden Stories Behind Food and Eating: A Deep Dive with Lisa Schlosberg

Jessa van Meerten Season 1 Episode 4

Join us in this insightful conversation with Lisa Schlosberg as we explore the complex relationships between food, emotions, and body image. Lisa shares her personal journey of struggling with being morbidly obese as a child, to then turning to extreme dieting to eventually finding balance and freedom in her relationship with food and her body. We also delve into the harmful impacts of diet culture, the significance of self-awareness, and the transformative power of curiosity and compassion for oneself. Through an engaging dialogue, we uncover the broader context of food's emotional role and the journey toward holistic well-being.

About Lisa Schlosberg:

Lisa Schlosberg is a licensed social worker and integrative nutrition health coach for people struggling with weight loss and overall health. She has her own podcast called The Out of the Cave Podcast and she has designed her own coaching program which addresses the root causes of food-related issues and helps her clients take steps towards healing. 

Link to her podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6QjXTk4vnboJkMH9po4I6n?si=c73dcd8c3aca4adf

Link to her coaching program:

https://www.outofthecave.health/services 


Show Notes:

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:10 Exploring the Relationship with Food

01:36 Personal Journey with Food and Weight

03:29 Realizations and Turning Points

10:41 Understanding Diet Culture

15:02 Developing a Holistic Approach

16:43 Program Structure and Modules

22:25 Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Eating

29:15 Coping Mechanisms and Denial

31:29 Traveling and Body Realizations

32:15 Weight Loss Journey

36:04 Understanding Safety and Body Image

41:31 Conscious Emotional Eating

49:44 Awareness and Acceptance

54:59 Rapid Fire Questions