The Nourished CEO Podcast

Today's episode is personal, partially because it's my second baby's first birthday (Happy birthday Mabel!) And since this episode lands on that day, I wanted to share what the last year has actually looked like for me: going from one kid to two, navigating a birth experience that didn't go the way I expected, and rebuilding my business around the reality of motherhood (not the fantasy version). T...

What if instead of trying to "stop the scroll," you started talking to your audience like they already care about what you have to say? I'm sitting down with Mackenzie Heflin to talk about how coaches and experts can use storytelling to build real community and make sales, without gimmicky hooks, performative content, or feeling like you have to constantly be "on" online. We talk about what it act...

Blogging might sound like a content marketing strategy that died off in 2019, but what if it's actually one of the most powerful ways to attract paying clients, not just likes? I've been blogging for over 15 years, and my very first role in the online business world was managing a blog for a seven-figure health company  So while blogging has gone through plenty of "is this even still relevant?" ph...

What if the reason your business feels heavier than it should has nothing to do with your effort, your strategy, or your consistency? In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a realization that hit me hard after looking back at 2025: even with incredible clients, meaningful work, and a business that kept running through massive life changes… it still wasn't my most profitable year. So...

What does it actually look like to evolve from growing a massive online audience to stepping into true thought leadership? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Cory Ruth, registered dietitian, PCOS expert, long-time 1:1 client, and now published author of "PCOS Is My Power".  Cory and I have been connected for over six years, so having this conversation at the moment she's launching her book fee...

I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I'm preparing to make 2026 my most profitable year in business, and it has nothing to do with working harder, cramming more clients into my calendar, or forcing myself to scale in ways that don't feel good. This year is about reclaiming my energy, my leadership, and my standards so I can build a business that actually feels fun again while also making mo...

Running an online business has always come with ups and downs, and after more than 12 years as an entrepreneur, that part isn't new to me.  What is new is the level of emotional exhaustion and volatility I'm seeing lately, especially among high-performing women who are doing everything "right" but still feel drained, on edge, or mentally stuck. In this episode, I'm joined by Hope Pedraza, a functi...

In today's episode, I'm talking with my client Chris Sandel, an eating disorder nutritionist who runs a high-ticket hybrid program helping clients fully recover from longstanding eating disorders. Chris has been in business since 2009, but when he came to me, he wanted a more dependable, sustainable way to grow without relying on trends, burnout-level content, or the hope of going viral. Together,...

This week on  The Nourished CEO , I'm breaking down the 10 major trends that will define the online health and wellness industry in 2026. You've probably heard people say the industry is shifting, but almost no one is explaining what that actually means for you as a practitioner, coach, or expert. Today, I'm unpacking exactly what's changing, why it matters, and how to adapt in a way that makes yo...

Imagine hearing that a dietitian, potentially trained in the same traditional, restrictive system as you, sold a $36,000 coaching program. Would your brain break the way mine did? In this episode, I'm bringing you a conversation that will completely expand how you think about pricing, transformation, and the level of work you're actually allowed to offer as a health professional.  I sat down with...

Are you a licensed health professional who's tired of being at the mercy of insurance reimbursements or feeling stuck on the social media hamster wheel just to attract clients? In this episode, I sit down with Becky Bell, a registered dietitian and alum of the Nourished Business Accelerator (NBA), who has cracked the code to creating a profitable, scalable hybrid practice. Becky shares how she tra...

What if the real bottleneck in your business isn't your strategy, your pricing, or your content—but your niche? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I'm walking you through a live coaching conversation from inside my Nourished Business Accelerator that dives deep into the power of refining your niche for faster, easier, and more profitable growth. You'll hear me coach one of our members through the...

Have you ever felt the pull to pivot in your business, but weren't sure if it was the right move? I'm sitting down with Margot Witteveen , a registered dietitian who built a thriving practice serving midlife women through perimenopause and menopause. Now, she's stepping into a new season of business growth by mentoring other practitioners in this underserved area of women's health. We dive into wh...

Do you ever feel like all the business advice out there was written for people who don't have kids? In this episode, I sit down with marketing strategist and founder of  This Mother Means Business , Laura Sinclair , to talk about what it really looks like to build a thriving business as a mom without burning out or sacrificing your family in the process. Laura shares the truth about why most busin...

If Instagram has started feeling like a stressful full-time job instead of a creative way to make more money as an online coach or practitioner, this episode is your permission slip to have fun again. I sit down with Instagram strategist  Jenna Harding , who helps coaches and service-based business owners have more fun on Instagram while growing more effectively at the same time, so they can get m...

If you're a health coach, nutritionist/dietitian, or wellness practitioner struggling to convert discovery calls into clients, this episode is a must-listen. I'm breaking down why your sales calls might not be converting, and why the real problem isn't your price. Whether you're selling high-ticket group coaching programs or premium private wellness services, the real issue often lies in how the s...

In this powerful and no-holds-barred conversation, I sit down with Brad Bizjack , a mindset strategist and personal development expert who's walked through monumental challenges and rebuilt his life and business from the ashes. We dive into  why mindset is more than just "be positive," how your relationship with problems determines your trajectory, and what it actually looks like to build resilien...

What if the way you've been taught to plan your year is actually setting you up to fail? That's exactly what we're diving into with Megan Sumrell , a time management and productivity expert who helps women entrepreneurs create schedules and plans that actually work . After more than 20 years in IT and project management, Megan realized traditional planning systems built on masculine structures don...

If you've ever wondered why your audience is engaging but not buying , this episode is going to shift everything. I'm sharing a powerful new framework I introduced during a recent training that had our live attendees and NBA students buzzing, and I knew I had to bring it to the podcast. Inside this episode, I walk you through the Avatar Elevation Pyramid : a framework that helps you identify exact...

What if the overwhelm you're feeling in your business isn't just burnout—but undiagnosed ADHD? In this episode, I sit down with business coach, mom of three, and author Mariah Scrivens to talk about her late-in-life ADHD diagnosis and how it reshaped the way she sees herself, her motherhood journey, and her business. We dive into the very real signs of ADHD in high-achieving women—like hyperfixati...

What if the key to standing out in a crowded online health and fitness industry isn't some flashy new marketing trick, but a deeper understanding of who you actually help and why they should work with you? Today I'm joined by one of our standout NBA clients, Zach Lewandowski—a personal trainer turned online nutrition coach who helps high-performing professionals lose fat and build sustainable habi...

What happens when your newly updated sales funnel "should" be working, the leads are rolling in, and everyone says they're ready… but almost no one buys? How do you handle the biggest sales slump you've had all year? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on how I turned the slowest start to a month this year into our highest cash month to date—from $6K in the first 12 days to nearly $60K b...

If you've ever wondered "How am I supposed to run a business and be a present, loving mom at the same time?" —this episode is for you. I sat down with maternal mental health expert and transformative coach Kate Kripke, LCSW, PMH-C , to talk about the inner shifts high-achieving women must make to balance business and motherhood without drowning in guilt, overwhelm, or burnout. Kate shares her pers...

Episode Summary One of the biggest frustrations I hear from health experts is this: "I'm consistent with my emails, but my list is mostly full of past and current clients. How do I actually get new potential clients on there?" In this episode of The Nourished CEO Podcast, I share a behind-the-scenes coaching call from my Nourished Business Accelerator (NBA) program. You'll hear from an incredible...

What does it really take to thrive in the online business world for over a decade, without burning out or quitting? In this powerful and honest conversation, I welcome back my friend and long-time entrepreneur, Steph Gaudreau. Steph is a strength coach, certified personal trainer, sports nutritionist, host of the Fuel Your Strength Podcast , and the creator of the Strong with Steph Lifting Program...