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, June 26, 2026 to Saturday, June 27, 2026 June 26, 2026 June 27, 2026 The Lodge at Woodloch
Alana Van Der Sluys, Founder of Freedom with Food and Fitness
June 26th - 27th
Alana Van Der Sluys is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, TEDx speaker, eating disorder survivor, and founder of Freedom with Food and Fitness. She is passionate about helping women break free from diet culture, reclaim their self-worth, and build empowered, sustainable relationships with food, fitness, and their bodies.
Her debut book, Freedom with Food and Fitness: How Intuitive Eating is the Key to Becoming Your Happiest, Healthiest Self, was published globally in November 2023 by Urano Publishing.
Alana has spoken on international stages—including TEDx—and is a resident speaker at The Lodge at Woodloch Spa Resort. She is a sought-after voice at women-centered events and organizations such as Speak Up Women’s Conference, Women Speak Up, New York Junior League, The Mogul Code Summit, Sell Your Brilliance Summit, and Women Business Owners.
Through her work, Alana empowers women to take up space, trust their bodies, and redefine what true health looks and feels like. Follow her journey and learn more at @FreedomwithFoodandFitness on Instagram.
Friday, June 26th
Reclaiming Your Body Story: A Journey Through Past, Present & Future Self-Awareness
8:30pm
Through thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and creative exercises, you’ll explore how your past experiences, present beliefs, and future vision shape your relationship with food, movement, and body image. You’ll uncover the emotional roots of self-worth struggles, perfectionism, and body dissatisfaction—then begin to rewrite those narratives with compassion, clarity, and intention. Walk away with practical tools and a renewed sense of connection to yourself—one that supports sustainable well-being from the inside out.
Saturday, June 27th
Unpacking the Why: Boundaries & Beliefs Behind Your Relationship with Food
8:30pm
This workshop is a deep dive into the emotional landscape beneath your relationship with food and body image. You’ll explore the real “why” behind your habits, moving beyond surface behaviors to uncover unmet needs, internalized expectations, and the impact of others’ opinions. Through engaging exercises like the “Why Game,” boundary-setting practices, and intention-focused reflection, you will begin to separate your true self from external pressures. Walk away with practical strategies to protect your energy, align your goals with your values, and create a more grounded, self-aware path toward well-being.
