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Health Influencer Emily Schromm in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Health is Activation"

Schromm balances creativity, fitness, and self-care for a holistic approach.

Emily Schromm first gained recognition as a cast member on The Real World: D.C. and later appeared on The Challenge. Today, she's made a name for herself as a health expert, social media influencer, and advocate for both physical and mental wellness. In a recent Instagram post, Schromm emphasized the importance of embracing creativity and learning from challenges, sharing: "To be creative is to see as many solutions as you do problems." Her philosophy that "health is not self-obsession" but about "activation" highlights her holistic approach to life, blending fitness, mindfulness, and personal growth. Here's how Schromm stays balanced while tackling both the physical and mental aspects of health.

1

She Takes Care Of Her Mental Health

Schromm makes sure to take care of her mental health. She shared her process in the caption of this Instagram video. "Earlier I spun out a little so I did my handy dandy 5 step process because it is ever so clear the world is only going to change by each one of us waking up to our full potential. step 1: STOP. step 2: NOTICE. step 3: GET CURIOUS. step 4: RELEASE (free lease). step 5: CALL IN."

2

She Hikes

Schromm likes to go hiking to stay fit. She shared some hiking videos and photos in this Instagram post of a trip she took to Cambodia and Vietnam. Schromm captioned the post, "Cambodia and Vietnam – such a gift. Finally got to go to my fantasy Tomb Raider temple. Went on a beautiful 7 day meditation retreat at @hariharalaya. Went to the Vietnam war museum to learn about what anyone who goes to this country should know. This bell was made from a bomb shell by a monk to help bring love and healing every time it rings."

3

She Spends Time With Animals

Schromm likes to spend time with animals. She shared this video on Instagram of herself spending time with a horse. Schromm captioned the post, "Fully convinced that animals are here to heal us. And we are here to protect them. May every animal and human. On a path of a storm. Or a fire. Be surrounded by a protective ball of light. May we continue to wake up. To this precious gift of life. Activating our healing hands, holding space. And never finding it too silly. To close our eyes and ask to calm the winds."

4

She Lifts Weights

Schromm shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. She shared this video of herself lifting weights. She captioned it, "No matter the day our body can show us the way ! Loving loving loving this move. Have you connected to your body yet today?" The Mayo Clinic states that this can have a lot of benefits. "Strength training can help you manage or lose weight, and it can increase your metabolism to help you burn more calories."

5

She Loves Herbs

Schromm likes to grow her own herbs. She shared this video of herself taking care of her garden on Instagram. She captioned the post, "HERBS ARE MEDICINE! Here's my before and after herb garden and listing below my favorite #buildyourownapothecary herbs : 🌿 Comfrey – can help mend broken bones!! 🌿 Lemon Balm – for anxiety and stress 🌿 Catnip – mostly for #griffindorhemmingway but also calming! 🌿 Anise Hyssop – colds , coughs , and a touch of sweetness 😍 🌿 Spilanthes – for a toothache! Anti-inflammatory, numbing, & apparently an aphrodisiac 🌿 Basil – soothes stress , helps detoxify 🌿 Tobacco – for a thank you to Mother Earth 🌍 🌿 Calendula – for wound healing and skin ! 🌿 Yarrow – for wound healing and boundaries !!"

Anna Bechtel
Anna Bechtel is a freelance writer currently based in Hamden, CT. Read more
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