Episode 58: From Police Officer to Global Nutrition Coach

Lisa Franz is a nutrition coach, podcaster, and digital nomad who helps clients around the world improve their body composition, health, and relationship with food—all while living a lifestyle of freedom and exploration. Originally from Germany, Lisa left her police career in New Zealand in 2019 to pursue online coaching and has since built Nutrition, Coaching & Life, a global business serving clients across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond. She combines science-based nutrition with empathy, cultural awareness, and practical strategies to help people achieve sustainable results.

In this episode of Raw and Relentless, Bo DePaoli sits down with Lisa to discuss the realities of digital nomad life, what she’s learned from traveling to 50+ countries, and why nutrition is as much about mindset and identity as it is about macros. They dive into the shift from CrossFit to bodybuilding training, how culture shapes eating habits, why movement is the “tax of being human,” and the importance of building social connection for health and longevity. A fascinating conversation on living relentlessly, both in fitness and in life.

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Guest Resources

Website – Nutrition Coaching & Life

Instagram – @nutritioncoachingandlife

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Value Bombs

From Police to Coach – Why leaving her police career led Lisa to build a global coaching business.

Digital Nomad Life – The challenges and rewards of living in 50+ countries.

Mindset Over Macros – Why identity and habits matter more than diet fads.

CrossFit to Bodybuilding – How Lisa shifted her training for long-term sustainability.

Movement as Medicine – Why walking and daily activity are more powerful than most people realize.

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Sponsors

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Show Notes

[00:00] – Meet Lisa Franz: nutrition coach, podcaster, and digital nomad

[02:00] – From Germany to New Zealand to life as a nomad

[05:00] – Favorite countries, long-term travel, and building a base in Bolivia

[08:00] – Travel safety, lifestyle habits, and how to connect abroad

[11:00] – Leaving the police force for nutrition coaching

[14:00] – Lessons from coaching clients worldwide

[17:00] – Nutrition principles that never change vs. what evolves

[20:00] – CrossFit, injuries, and shifting to bodybuilding-style training

[24:00] – Recovery, hormones, and why “killing yourself” in workouts backfires

[27:00] – Movement, Blue Zones, and daily activity as the key to longevity

[30:00] – Social connection, community, and mental health

[33:00] – Growing Nutrition, Coaching & Life and working with clients globally

[36:00] – Individualized nutrition vs. group challenges

[40:00] – Emotional eating, stress, and the mental side of coaching

[44:00] – Calories, metabolism, and why adaptation matters

[48:00] – Strategic refeeds, protein, and building sustainable change

[52:00] – Where to find Lisa and her resources

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Killer Resources

D3 Capital eBook – Master tax reduction strategies with our exclusive guide.

Grit Fitness Blog – Premium content on fitness, wellness, and peak performance.

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Performance & Wellness Picks

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