Join host Erin Power as she reboots the show by reflecting on her personal journey to becoming a health coach and shares what she’s witnessing in the coaching world as an educator with Primal Health Coach Institute.
In this highly relatable, candid episode, she discusses:
- Her path from student to seasoned coach and how that shapes her current work
- Common and surprising coaching trajectories she observes in her students
- Shifts happening in the health coaching industry today—from business models to client needs
- How educators can support coaches in adapting, scaling, and staying true to their values
Expect an authentic, introspective conversation that will resonate whether you're just starting or teaching others to coach.
Episode Overview:
0:00 Introduction
1:13 - Rebooting the Podcast & Observing Coaching Paths
1:54 - Erin’s Health Crisis: The Turning Point
3:32 - Life Before Diagnosis: A Misguided Pursuit of Health
5:50 - When Everything Fell Apart
7:03 - Discovering the Role of Stress & Lifestyle
9:14 - The Rabbit Hole: Books, Research, and Realization
10:50 - Making Changes: Food, Stress, and Quitting Her Job
12:00 - The Big Payoff: Brain Clarity and Feeling Alive Again
13:27 - Coaching Clients Through Metabolic Dysfunction
14:34 - The Pain-to-Purpose Journey of Health Coaches
16:00 - The Question That Changed Everything
17:32 - From Evangelist to Educator
19:03 - Getting Certified and Learning How to Coach
20:57 - Starting Her Health Coaching Practice
23:30 - Balancing Coaching with Part-Time Jobs
25:38 - Advice for New Coaches: Make It Work on Your Terms
27:40 - Wrapping Up: Coaching with Purpose and Passion
Ready to turn your passion for health into lasting impact?
Health Coach Radio is your backstage pass into the world of health and fitness coaching, hosted by Primal Health Coach Institute Coaching Director, Erin Power and powered by the legacy of founder Mark Sisson. Each episode is packed with real stories, expert strategies, and practical inspiration to help you grow as a coach and make a difference.
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