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.
To learn how to become a health coach or to up-level your skills and credentials as a health coach, visit primalhealthcoach.com.
Health Coach Radio host Erin Power shares her coaching origin story.
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 at:
- Submit your questions to help@primalhealthcoach.com
- Website: primalhealthcoach.com
- Instagram: @primalhealthcoach
Listen via the player below, or subscribe in iTunes or your preferred podcast streaming service.
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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.
Curious about what’s possible for your own health coaching journey?
Visit primalhealthcoach.com to learn how Primal Health Coach Institute can help you transform lives—including your own—through the power of coaching and ancestral health.
