Wellness Business Coach Podcast

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “all the right things” for your health… but still not feeling like yourself. Then this episode might change the way you look at everything. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Virginia Rodriguez Perlado, a functional medicine health coach, entrepreneur, and author of The Best of You . We dive into what it really means to heal from the root, not just manage...

If you’ve ever wondered… “Where is the health coaching industry actually going?” Or felt a little unsure about your place in it, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Jessica Matthews, a tenured professor, industry leader, and one of the early pioneers in board-certified health and wellness coaching. We’re pulling back the curtain on what’s re...

So many natural health and wellness practitioners are absolute wizards in the treatment room… but feel stuck when it comes to growing outside of it. In this episode, I’m joined by Hailey Krajewski , a marketing and growth strategist for chiropractors, acupuncturists, and integrative providers who don’t have a big marketing team behind them. We talk about what happens when your clinic is full but y...

If you’ve ever had a client say, “I know what I need to do… I just can’t seem to get myself to do it,” this episode is going to hit home. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Kasey Jo , a leading expert in mindset, behavior change, and the psychology behind why people do (or don’t do) what they say they want. We go deep into why clients struggle with consistency—and how to coach them through it in a way that...

What if building your coaching business didn’t mean juggling six different tools—or losing sleep over HIPAA compliance? In this episode, host Jaime Foster sits down with Dr. Diego Salinas, MD, NBC-HWC , co-founder of Vibly , to explore how technology can simplify your coaching practice instead of overwhelming it. A former pediatrician turned bilingual board-certified health coach, Diego shares the...

What does it really mean to be a trauma-informed coach—and why does it matter? In this episode, host Jaime Foster sits down with Meg Bowman and Alyson Roux , co-founders of Nested Health Coach Certification , to explore how nervous system awareness and trauma-informed principles are shaping the next generation of wellness education. Meg and Allison share how they’ve woven compassion, safety, and c...

What happens when your smartphone is running your life instead of supporting it? In this episode of The Wellness Business Coach Podcast , Jaime sits down with Dr. Anastasia Dedyukhina—global thought leader on digital wellbeing, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of Homo Distractus . Anastasia shares her powerful journey from corporate digital marketing to living without a smartphone for 1.5 year...

In this episode, I sit down with health coach and self-care advocate Jamie McClung to talk about her journey from decades in the spa and wellness world to stepping fully into her role as a coach. Jamie shares how her business once felt scattered and unstructured, and how Launchpad gave her the clarity, confidence, and systems to finally pull everything together into a real business she’s proud of....

If your testimonials sound like “She’s so nice, I loved working with her,” that’s not going to cut it. Vague testimonials don’t sell your coaching—they actually weaken your credibility. In this episode of the Wellness Business Coach Podcast, I’m breaking down exactly how to ask for, shape, and use testimonials that build trust and do the selling for you. Whether you’re a brand-new coach collecting...

Brand-new health coach Stephanie Cuthbertson joins me to share what the very beginning really feels like—and how she’s turning that energy into aligned action. A National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach based in Denver, Stephanie runs Thrive Beyond Diabetes , helping adults with type 2 diabetes who feel scared, stuck, or overwhelmed. Her coaching is practical, compassionate, and tailor...

Brand-new health or wellness coach? In this practical episode, NBHWC certification team members Nicole Pope and Cindy Romero demystify the path to becoming a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. We unpack why starting with an NBHWC-approved training program matters (it’s the only pathway to sit for the board exam), how board certification differentiates you in a market where anyon...

What happens when a personal tragedy lights a fire for your purpose? In this week’s episode of The Wellness Business Coach Podcast , I sit down with Launchpad student Janet Casini-Pepe (NBHWC) , a nationally board-certified health & wellness coach who helps people prevent diabetes before it takes hold. Janet shares the story of losing her mother to diabetes-related dementia — and how that hear...

What happens when a midlife “meh” moment collides with the courage to reinvent yourself? In this episode of The Wellness Business Coach Podcast , Jaime sits down with Andrea Enright — a current Launchpad student, transformational coach, and host of Permission to Be Human . Andrea shares her raw and relatable journey from successful marketing pro to starting over as a coach, and how Launchpad gave...

In this episode of The Wellness Business Coach Podcast , Jaime sits down with Cathleen Beerkens , founder of A Wellness Revolution in the Netherlands. With decades of experience as a nurse, healer, and now health coaching school director, Cathleen shares her powerful story of moving from traditional Western medicine into holistic healing — and why the world needs more health coaches now than ever...

When Jill Bucaro became pregnant at 35, she was shocked by how much extra testing and “high-risk” labeling she received—despite being far healthier than she was at 25. That moment made her wonder: Are we measuring the right things when it comes to health? That question sparked a journey from exercise science, to naturopathic study, to health coaching… and eventually to founding the Institute of Ho...

If you’re a brand-new certified coach, you might think the fastest way to grow is hiring a 1:1 business coach. But here’s the hard truth: at this stage, it’s often the most expensive way to stay stuck. In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many new coaches spin their wheels — even with high-ticket private coaching — and what you actually need to build momentum and start signing clients. You’ll...

What if the key to building a thriving coaching business isn’t about learning the latest marketing hack—but about learning how to be with your clients? In this episode of The Wellness Business Coach Podcast , I sit down with Billie Frances , founder of Guiding Mindful Change and creator of the Mindful Coach Certification. Billie’s journey started with two women and a dog in her first training grou...

If sales make your chest tighten, your hands shake, or your brain go blank—you’re not alone. In this episode, Jaime shares a deeply personal story of a panic attack before a sales call in 2012 and unpacks the neuroscience that explains why sales can feel so intense for soul-led coaches. You'll learn why feeling safe is the missing piece in most sales trainings—and how the Relaxed Sales™ method...

In today’s episode of The Wellness Business Coach Podcast , we’re diving into the heart of the health and wellness coaching profession with two powerhouse guests from the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)—Deanna Fournier, Executive Director, and Hannah Coloma, Marketing Specialist. If you’re a coach (or aspiring to be one), wondering if this path is actually viable , how to...

Feeling overwhelmed by all the strategies, platforms, and “shoulds” flying at you as a new coach? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not behind. In this episode of The Wellness Business Coach, I’m sharing the #1 mistake I see new coaches make when trying to grow their business (spoiler: it has nothing to do with your niche or your brand colors)... and what to do instead. You’ll hear my persona...

If you’ve been feeling behind, overwhelmed, or quietly convinced you’ll never “make it” because you can’t crack the Instagram code—this episode is the permission slip you’ve been craving. In today’s episode of Wellness Business Coach, I share the vulnerable (and slightly hilarious) story of how I went all in on social media when I started my coaching business—dancing, pointing at bubbles, using fi...

Feeling like a fraud in your coaching business? You don’t need another mindset hack — you need a strategy that fits your stage. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason imposter syndrome shows up for new coaches (and it’s not becauseyou’re broken). We’ll talk about the common traps new coaches fall into, what to stop doing ASAP, and what actually works to build clarity, confidence, and c...

In this deeply personal episode of The Wellness Business Coach Podcast, Jaime shares the real story of how she left asuccessful corporate career with no website, no plan, and no backup - just a deep knowing that her burnout was no longer sustainable. You'll hear how she rebuilt her life and business from the ground up, using intuition, connection, and simplicity as her guideposts. Jaime shares how...

Feeling like you’re doing all the things in your coaching business — but still not getting clients? In this episode, Jaime breaks down five signs you might be building your business in the wrong order (no shame, we’ve all done it!) and shows you what to do instead to get clarity, traction, and momentum. From focusing on visibility before clarity, to waiting until you feel “ready” to sell, these sn...

Most new coaches set their prices by looking sideways — seeing what others charge and picking something that “feelsreasonable.” But that approach often leads to burnout, undercharging, and a business that just doesn’t work. In this episode, Jaime shares a powerful shift in how to price your coaching packages in a way that aligns with your real income goals, energy, and life. She opens up about her...