Vivian Szterling’s story isn’t linear, it’s layered, intentional, and quietly radical.
She started in tourism, moved through pharmacy and neuroscience, and landed in nutrition. But nothing truly clicked until she discovered mindfulness. That’s when the dots connected, and her purpose became clear.
Today, she’s not just a registered dietitian or mindfulness instructor, she’s a global voice shaping health content at Elfie, a fast-growing health tech platform. Her mission? To bring calm, science, and cultural relevance into people’s everyday choices, from food to thought patterns.
What makes Vivian different is her refusal to oversimplify complexity. She takes rigorous science, decodes it with compassion, and delivers it in a way that anyone, in Brazil, Vietnam, Egypt, or Ireland, can understand and use.
This episode explores:
Why your career doesn’t have to make sense until it suddenly does
How to build global impact from a small town near Rio
What real nourishment means (hint: it’s more than what’s on your plate)
The myth of the “magic pill” in health and behavior change
Why simplicity is the highest form of mastery
Vivian doesn’t shout, she listens, reflects, and nudges change from the inside out. If you're feeling overwhelmed, misaligned, or unsure how your own dots connect, this episode is your pause and your permission.
“Everything around us nourishes us. It's not only the food.” – Vivian Szterling
Episode Shout Outs
Emilie Cristini
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Vivian Sterling and Her Journey
06:42 Connecting the Dots: Career Evolution and Mindfulness
12:53 Cultural Context: Working in a Global Health Tech Environment
20:47 Balancing Professional and Personal Life
28:44 The Importance of Nourishment Beyond Food
35:42 Key Takeaways for Health Professionals
39:54 Spotlighting Female Leaders in Health Tech