Experience exciting and educational events at The Lodge at Woodloch, featuring inspirational and motivational guest speakers, available to elevate your consciousness and personal awareness. Diverse opportunities are offered to discover a greater understanding of life, love, self, spirituality, health, music, healing, the environment, and our world.
From Friday, September 19, 2025 to Saturday, September 20, 2025 September 19, 2025 September 20, 2025 The Lodge at Woodloch
Alana Van Der Sluys, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
September 19th - 20th
Alana Van Der Sluys is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, TEDx speaker, author, eating disorder survivor, and the founder of Freedom with Food and Fitness. She is dedicated to empowering women to heal their relationship with food and their bodies to step into their potential, take up space, and pursue true health. Her debut book– Freedom with Food and Fitness: How Intuitive Eating is the Key to Becoming Your Happiest, Healthiest Self–was released worldwide in 2023 with Urano World USA. She is a contributing writer for several national publications, including the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) and Best Holistic Life Magazine. She was also, most recently, a panelist and speaker for the Speak Up Women’s Conference and a speaker for Women Speak Up. You can find out more about Alana and Freedom with Food and Fitness on Instagram: @FreedomwithFoodandFitness.
Friday, September 19th
Intuitive Eating: The Transformative Gentle Approach to Nutrition and Fitness
8:30pm
Learn the 10 principles of intuitive eating, a scientifically validated, anti-diet philosophy with Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Alana. With her help, you can ditch yo-yo dieting, learn to love and trust your body’s nutrition and fitness needs, and escape the belief that your worth is dependent on your size.
Saturday, September 20th
15 Non-Diet Tips to Eat More Healthfully
8:30pm
Not at your ideal weight? Yeah, hardly anyone is. Studies show that 95% of diets don’t work and that long-term dieting actually causes weight gain! Through this session, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Alana Van Der Sluys will walk you through 15 simple tweaks you can implement today to easily nourish yourself with healthful food… without sacrificing flavor or your favorite foods. From meal-prepping hacks to tips for ordering at a restaurant, Alana will equip you with strategies that make eating better effortless, and fun!
