About this episode
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 Connect with Erin on: Submit your questions to help@primalhealthcoach.com Website: https://primalhealthcoach.com Instagram: @primalhealthcoach
