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Veteran Insights from a Seasoned Coach With Tina Haupert

by: Sarah Appleby
Published: September 10, 2025
Updated: September 10, 2025

Tina Haupert is a seasoned health and wellness practitioner with over a decade of experience. As a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and certified nutrition coach, Tina has made a significant impact in the health coaching industry since 2008. She is the founder of Carrots ’n’ Cake. In this virtual functional nutrition practice, she and her team utilize functional testing to support clients’ metabolism, hormone health, and sustainable weight loss. Tina’s journey is particularly inspiring as she shares her personal experiences with ulcerative colitis and her passion for advocating for clients within the healthcare system.

In this episode, Tina provides valuable insights for aspiring health coaches, discussing the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare and sharing effective strategies for client engagement. Whether listeners are new to health coaching or looking to enhance their existing practices, you are going to learn some useful information, including protocols and programming tips that cater to all experience levels. 

To learn how to become a health coach or to up-level your skills and credentials as a health coach, visit primalhealthcoach.com.

Tina Haupert is a seasoned health and wellness practitioner, and the founder of Carrots ’n’ Cake.

Tina Haupert is a seasoned health and wellness practitioner, and the founder of Carrots ’n’ Cake.

Episode Overview:

  • 0:00: Intro
  • 2:34: From Carrots ’n ’Cake to Influencer
  • 4:59: Transition to Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
  • 13:32: Advocacy and Self-Empowerment
  • 25:35: Navigating the Frustrations of Traditional Healthcare
  • 26:26: The Role of Health Coaches in Personalized Care
  • 27:11: Exploring One-on-One Coaching Programs
  • 28:30: Group Coaching Programs
  • 30:22: The Importance of Personalization in Coaching
  • 35:51: Mindset and Expectations in Weight Loss
  • 39:12: The Value of High-Touch Coaching Relationships
  • 42:48: Advice for Aspiring Health Coaches
  • 48:18: Tina's Cookbook and Online Presence

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