Growing Up Between Worlds
When Lisa Franz talks about freedom, she means it — in every sense of the word.
Born in Germany and raised across continents — from West Africa to the American Midwest — Lisa grew up surrounded by cultural diversity and deep curiosity.
“We’re all a lot more alike than we are different. People everywhere want to help, connect, and learn from each other.”
Those early experiences taught her the power of perspective — and planted the seeds for the adventurous, open-hearted way she now lives and teaches.
🥗 The Moment Food Became a Cage
For years, Lisa’s life looked picture-perfect: fit, focused, and disciplined. But behind the surface was a silent struggle.
“I was on my honeymoon in Thailand, and I started crying because I felt I couldn’t eat anything. Every food seemed off-limits — carbs, oils, sugar. I realized this wasn’t health anymore. This was fear.”
That moment cracked something open. Lisa dove deep into nutrition and discovered a truth that changed everything: it’s not about perfection — it’s about moderation.
“Moderation and consistency sound boring, but they’re magic. Doing something 80% well all the time gets you so much further than being perfect one day and giving up the next.”
Her philosophy became simple but powerful: food should make life richer, not smaller.
💡 From Police Officer to Nutrition Coach
What started as personal healing became a calling. Lisa left her career in law enforcement to become a nutrition coach, teaching others how to break free from diet rules and reclaim joy in eating.
“Once I stopped labeling foods as ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ I realized I didn’t even want them as much anymore. When the cookie stops being in control, you are.”
Her coaching and podcast, Nutrition Coaching and Life, focus on helping people build confidence through food freedom, self-compassion, and sustainable habits.
🌎 Lessons From a Life on the Move
Now based in Bolivia, Lisa continues to live a nomadic life — but with more grounding and intention.
“Traveling isn’t just about seeing places. It’s about understanding how food, family, and culture connect us. Food is history. It’s community.”
In a fast-paced world of instant meals and endless diets, Lisa’s message is refreshingly human: slow down, connect, and savor both the meal and the moment.
❤️ A Final Thought: Food Should Set You Free
“If you’re not content in your body or with the way you eat, don’t stop there. Food should enrich your life — not take away from it.”
Lisa’s story reminds us that freedom often starts with small, conscious choices — in what we eat, how we move, and how we show up for ourselves each day.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation on the Walk With Me Podcast In this episode, we dive deeper into Lisa’s journey from restriction to freedom, her lessons from 53 countries, and how she helps others find peace with food and body.
👉 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit walkwithmepodcast.com to hear the full story.
