The Successful Nurse Coaches ™

In today’s episode, Shelby revisits a crucial topic for nurse coaches: how to confidently transition your pro bono clients into paying clients. Whether you’re a Nurse Life Coach Academy student, a graduate of another nurse coaching program, or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice, real talk, and step-by-step strategies to help you grow your coaching business. What You’l...

In this episode, Laura kicks off 2026 with a candid and insightful solo discussion about her new approach to life and business: “The Year of Giving Medium Fs.” She explores the pitfalls of all-or-nothing thinking, the value of finding balance, and how embracing “medium Fs” can lead to more peace, consistency, and sustainable growth in both personal and professional life. Key Topics Covered: Why se...

Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach As the year comes to a close, Laura and Shelby introduce a powerful framework they have been using behind the scenes for years to help nurse coaches move through fear, uncertainty, and stagnation. In this episode, they break...

Connect with us: Instagram: @successfulnursecoaches Website: www.thesuccessfulnursecoaches.com Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesuccessfulnursecoach In this solo episode, Laura delivers one of the most honest and confrontational conversations the Successful Nurse Coach Podcast has ever held. After a behind-the-scenes moment with mentors that shook her perspective, she un...

After the excitement of becoming a Board Certified Nurse Coach, many coaches hit an unexpected wave of uncertainty. In this episode, Laura and Shelby break down the messy middle that happens right after certification: the “am I doing this right,” the fear of visibility, and the pressure to suddenly have everything figured out. They share what actually matters in these early stages, why slow and st...

In this week’s episode, Shelby is interviewed by the lovely Meghan Ruttan, sharing all about the inner workings of the successful nurse coaches, and learning some fun facts about Shelby’s personal life. Shelby shares what she endures behind the scenes every day: the patterns, the breakthroughs, the wobbliness, the resistance, and the moments when everything finally clicks. Her perspective is both...

In today’s episode of The Nurse Life Coach Academy edition of the podcast, Laura and Shelby dive into why nurse coaching is the fastest-growing holistic specialty in nursing, and why now is the perfect time to join the movement. They explore the impact of AI on healthcare, the urgent need for emotional support in nursing, and how Nurse Life Coach Academy is leading the charge to create innovative...

What if introversion isn’t a limitation in coaching, but instead, a superpower that makes you extraordinary? In this episode, Laura opens up about what it really means to be an introverted nurse stepping into entrepreneurship, visibility, and leadership. Far from the stereotypes of being shy or quiet, introversion is about energy, attunement, depth, and the ability to create a grounded presence th...

Nurses do hard things every single day. So why does entrepreneurship feel harder? In this solo episode, Shelby breaks down the truth about why nurse coaches freeze when it is time to build a business, even though they are some of the most capable, resilient humans on the planet. She walks through her own history of doing hard things, the uncomfortable lessons that shaped her capacity, and the real...

What happens when the universe puts an opportunity at your door—but fear tells you to close it? In this heart-opening conversation, Laura sits down with Alana Beittel , NICU nurse turned Master Certified Life and Performance Coach, author of Elevate Your Frequency , and now one of Nurse Life Coach Academy’s newest lead learning coaches. Alana shares her powerful journey from bedside nursing and bu...

In this episode of The Successful Nurse Coaches podcast, Shelby discusses the challenges and transformative power of selling nurse coaching. She reframes sales as a deep service to humanity, emphasizing the importance of ethical selling and advocating for clients' potential. Shelby shares personal experiences and insights on how to approach sales with confidence and integrity, encouraging listener...

Can you grow a private practice while also navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma? In this heartfelt episode, Shelby sits down with Amy Frame , Director of Education at Nurse Life Coach Academy, to talk openly about the reality of mental health and entrepreneurship. Amy shares her journey with lifelong depression, military service, and a misdiagnosis that kept her stuck until coaching helped he...

In this episode, Laura dives into one of the most common misconceptions in both life and business—the idea that you need to feel motivated before you take action. After recovering from a two-week illness that left her feeling drained and unmotivated, Laura began reflecting on how easy it is to equate motivation with success—and how dangerous that belief can be for entrepreneurs and coaches alike....

In this week’s episode, Shelby gets real about the state of the coaching industry—the good, the bad, and the downright feral. The coaching world has often been compared to the Wild West: full of opportunities, but also riddled with landmines. From overhyped promises and overpriced systems to heartbreaking stories of coaches being scammed out of thousands, Shelby pulls back the curtain on what’s re...

In this episode, Laura discusses the importance of presence over education in the nurse coaching process. She emphasizes that patients often do not need more information but rather a supportive presence that acknowledges their experiences and feelings. This conversation explores how curiosity, trust, and understanding can lead to better health outcomes, and how a focus on vision, energy, skill set...

In this episode, Shelby sits down with nurse coach Honey Hull , who turned job loss into a powerful pivot. What started as chronic pain coaching has evolved into something bold: helping clients reclaim intimacy and sex in the face of pain. Honey shares how she retrained her own nervous system, why rest was the hardest medicine, and what she’s learning as she leans into a taboo (but deeply needed)...

Stop Overthinking. Just Do the Reps. You want to get better at coaching? Faster? The truth is way less glamorous than Instagram makes it out to be: you’ve got to put in the reps. Period. Your brain will try to talk you out of it. The personal development world will sell you the idea that it’s an energy or manifesting problem. But if you want to sharpen your skills, grow your business, and actually...

In this episode of The Successful Nurse Coach Podcast, Laura discusses the importance of mastering sales techniques without feeling salesy. She introduces the CLOSER method, a structured approach to closing sales that emphasizes ethical selling and client engagement. The conversation covers the significance of understanding client needs, navigating resistance, and the importance of commitment thro...

Should You Start Your Nurse Coaching Business Part-Time or Full-Time? Starting your own nurse coaching business is exciting—but how do you know if you should go all-in or ease into it part-time? In this candid episode, Shelby and Laura peel back the curtain on what they’ve seen work (and what doesn’t) after coaching thousands of nurses through this exact decision. Whether you’re a brand-new grad o...

In this episode, I sit down with Kathleen Meleedy, a former ER and primary care nurse who left her corporate healthcare job to launch her private coaching practice. Kathleen shares what it was like to make the leap—quitting her job without a backup plan—and how she signed 10 paying clients in just 12 weeks. We talk about what gave her the courage to go all in, the power of connection, and how she'...

In this milestone episode, Shelby and Laura celebrate 200 episodes of The Successful Nurse Coach Podcast with stories, laughter, honest reflection, and one very exciting surprise… They share: Funny behind-the-scenes moments from the early days How podcasting helped them grow as speakers and storytellers Why this show has become one of the most powerful tools in their business The emotional rollerc...

In this heartfelt solo episode, Laura dives deep into the real reason live events are so transformative—not just for personal growth, but for your coaching practice as a whole. She shares powerful, personal stories from the retreats and live events that shaped her—from her first nurse coach training immersion, to masterminds with 7-figure entrepreneurs, to deeply spiritual experiences she never co...

Hey team, In this episode, I’m naming something we’ve all felt in certification but haven’t quite had the words for: the invisible curriculum. Yes, you signed up to become a nurse coach—to get CEUs, frameworks, and a board certification. But what you actually get is a mirror held up to your deepest beliefs, fears, and identity. You might be thinking, “Why does it feel like my life is coaching me?”...

In this solo episode, I’m coming to you with a question that’s been sitting heavy in my heart lately: What if alignment doesn’t feel good at first? What if it feels like fear, like resistance, like vulnerability? What if pursuing your purpose actually stretches you more than staying stuck ever did? I talk to hundreds of nurse coaches every month—and the theme I hear over and over again is that we...

Hey friends, it’s Shelby here 👋 and today’s episode is a little different… because it’s as much for me and Laura as it is for you. We’ve been in the trenches lately—cleaning up messes, making hard calls, doing deep reflection—and as we got to talking, we realized: We need a pep talk. So we hit record. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really means to stay in this game long-...