Author Lisa Sargese lost over 140 pounds, recovered from physical and emotional trauma, and helps others on their healing path. She uses her training in the healing traditions of Qi Gong and Mindfulness to help people live happier healthier lives. She is an adjunct professor of world religions, eastern philosophy, and psychology who has taught at universities for over 20 years. Find her on YouTube and social media for daily inspiration and guidance!

Even though at 17 she survived a bad car accident that left her on crutches for 3 years, suffered major depression, is in recovery from a severe eating disorder that began at age 5, survived major complications from 3 weight loss surgeries (including the lap band and gastric bypass), toughed it out in a wheelchair for 2 years,  and has had total knee replacements, Prof Lisa is making sense of her childhood as the daughter of a mother with NPD, she remains hopeful, faithful, and positive about her and your ability to heal for real!

Prof Lisa holds master’s degrees in Theology from Drew University and Counseling from Montclair State University. She gives talks that inspire and encourage people recovering from addiction, anxiety, and depression using her own life experience, informed by the healing practices of the world’s religions.