Sinopsis
Hello health coaches! I'm here each week, candidly answering your questions based on my decade of experience in the field. Topics include marketing, branding, strategy, mindset, list building, coaching skills and technology know-how. Ask YOUR questions at HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com
Episodios
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The Ultimate Guide: How to Start & Grow Your Health Coaching Business (Without Wasting Time or Money)
21/08/2025 Duración: 52minIf you're newly certified (or almost there) and asking yourself, "What comes next?" this episode will show you exactly where to begin. In this episode, I’m walking you through the clear, practical steps to start your health coaching business without needing a website, logo, LLC, or complicated tools. It’s everything I wish someone had laid out for me when I began in 2009. You’ll learn: The bare minimum you need to get started What tools are actually useful (and what’s optional) How to create your first coaching package The truth about pricing and finding clients early on Why confidence comes after you start (not before)
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I’ve Added 35K+ Names to My List (Here’s What I’d Do If I Were Starting From Zero)
14/08/2025 Duración: 29minIf I had to start my health coaching business from zero today with no email list and no budget, here’s exactly how I’d do it. In this episode, I’m walking you through the simple, repeatable steps that helped me add over 35,000 people to my list, without relying on social media or expensive ads. You’ll learn: How to build your list through real connections (not just Instagram followers) The best types of freebies for attracting your ideal client Why email converts better than social media The headline secret that boosts opt-ins What I’d skip entirely if I were starting over
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Instagram Isn’t Getting You Clients? You Should’ve Been Building an Email List Instead.
07/08/2025 Duración: 16minIf you’re a health coach wondering why all your Instagram posts still aren’t leading to paying clients… you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m walking you through the biggest marketing mistake I see health coaches making: relying too much on social media. Instead, I’ll show you what actually leads to booked clients: building an email list. You’ll learn why email works (even if your list is tiny), how it builds trust in a way Instagram can’t, and what steps to take to start growing your list today. Plus, I’m sharing details about my new List Growth Lab Workshop that you can use as a roadmap to build an audience you own, so you’re never at the mercy of algorithms again.
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Passive Income for Health Coaches: A Smart Way to Boost Your Bottom Line
31/07/2025 Duración: 17minWhat if you could make money as a health coach without squeezing in more clients or working extra hours? In this episode, Michelle shares her favorite method for earning bonus income through affiliate marketing and how it’s helped her build a steady income over the years without burnout. You’ll learn what makes affiliate marketing different from MLMs, how to choose the right products to promote, and how to get started (even if your audience is small). If you’re looking to earn some passive income as you make room for summer plans, this episode is for you! Mentioned in this episode:
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5 Productivity Habits the Top 1% of Health Coaches Swear By
24/07/2025 Duración: 16minEver feel like you’ve got a million tasks floating around in your health coaching business and no clear strategy for getting them done? In this episode, Michelle shares five productivity habits that separate top-performing health coaches from the rest. If you want to attract clients, grow your income, and still have time to make a healthy dinner, mastering time management is a must. You’ll learn how to structure your week, break free from the chaos, and build momentum in your business. Mentioned in this episode: Free 90-Day Blueprint: https://HealthCoachPower.com/blueprint Free Google Calendar Time Blocking Demo: https://HealthCoachPower.com/text (text the word CALENDAR) Subscribe and never miss an episode:Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowerCommunity
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My 11-Year-Old Son Explains Health Coaching! (Kale, Zoom, and ‘Yapping’?)
17/07/2025 Duración: 19minEver feel like your loved ones aren’t quite sure what you actually do as a health coach? In this lighthearted episode, Michelle is joined by a very special guest—her 11-year-old son! He's grown up watching Michelle build her business from the ground up, and now he’s here to share what health coaching (and working from home) looks like from a kid’s perspective. Spoiler: It includes kale, YouTube Shorts, and a lot of "yapping." Whether you're building your business with young ones at home or just need a smile today, you’ll love this behind-the-scenes chat. Mentioned in this episode: Free: 90-Day Health Coaching Business Blueprint – https://HealthCoachPower.com/blueprint Subscribe and never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/healthcoachpowercommunity
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The 2 Things Every Health Coach Needs to Book More Clients
10/07/2025 Duración: 20minHow do you actually get more clients as a health coach? In this episode, Michelle breaks it down into two simple essentials. Forget the overwhelm—this is what works, no matter your niche or experience level. Mentioned in this episode:Free Health Coach Cook-Along – https://HealthCoachPower.com/cook Text Michelle Here: https://HealthCoachPower.com/text Subscribe and never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVASpotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1rYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/healthcoachpowercommunity
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10 No-Pressure Ways to Keep Your Health Coaching Biz Buzzing This Summer
03/07/2025 Duración: 22minSummer hits, and suddenly your business feels...like it’s on vacation. Fewer clients. Less structure. Maybe more sangria than strategy. But ignoring it all summer? That’s a recipe for struggle come fall. In this episode, Michelle shares 10 zero-pressure ways to keep your business alive and thriving – without missing out on summer fun. Perfect for the health coach who wants to stay visible, build connections, and maybe even earn a little income...without missing all the good pool days! Mentioned in this episode: Join July’s FREE Health Coach Cook-along! - https://HealthCoachPower.com/cook Text Michelle with questions you’d like answered in a future episode - http://HealthCoachPower.com/text Learn more about That Clean Life and save 20% - http://HealthCoachPower.com/TCLinfo Subscribe and never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowercommunity
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Simple Offers that Still Sell (Even When Budgets are Tight)
26/06/2025 Duración: 25minFeeling like everyone’s tightening their wallets? You’re not wrong – economic uncertainty is real. However, people still have problems, and they’re still looking for solutions. In this episode, Michelle shares how to recession-proof your health coaching business in a way that’s simple, joyful, and totally summer-friendly. You’ll learn how to: Create low-ticket offers that build trust fast Avoid risky, high-stakes business moves Make your business feel like a breath of fresh air Mentioned in this episode: Join July 2025’s free Cook-Along for health coaches – https://HealthCoachPower.com/cook Subscribe and never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVASpotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1rYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/HealthCoachPowercommunity
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You Picked a Niche. You Launched. So...Why Do You Still Feel Stuck?
19/06/2025 Duración: 23minYou picked a niche. You launched your business. But something still feels off—and you're wondering if you need a new target market or a total reset. This episode is for every health coach who's ever asked: Is my niche the problem... or is it something else? Michelle shares real talk, personal stories, and practical strategies to help you figure out if it’s time to pivot or just fine-tune. You’ll also hear what to do if you haven’t picked a niche at all yet. Mentioned in this episode: Free 90-Day Blueprint for Health Coaches – https://HealthCoachPower.com/blueprint Likability, the X Factor for Client Attraction - https://HealthCoachPower.com/221-likability-the-x-factor-for-client-attraction/ Subscribe and never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/healthcoachpowercommunity
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How to Get Your First Health Coaching Client
12/06/2025 Duración: 14minFeel like you’ll never get your first client? You’re not alone – and the solution is simpler than you think. In this episode, Michelle shares the two most effective ways to land paying clients (no website, no program, no LLC required!). You’ll walk away with real examples, mindset shifts, and simple steps you can take today to start your health coaching journey. Mentioned in this episode: Free 90-Day Blueprint to Get More Clients – https://HealthCoachPower.com/blueprint Text Michelle your podcast topic idea – https://HealthCoachPower.com/text Subscribe and never miss an episode:Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVASpotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1rYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/healthcoachpowercommunity
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WeightWatchers Bankruptcy, GLP-1s & What It Means For Your Health Coaching Business
05/06/2025 Duración: 22minWeight loss drugs like Ozempic are on the rise—and now WeightWatchers is filing for bankruptcy. What does this mean for health coaches? In this episode, Michelle breaks down the surprising news and what it really means for the coaches like you. Spoiler: It could be your biggest opportunity yet. Learn how to use trending topics to boost your visibility, attract the right clients, and offer the deeper support people actually want. Mentioned in this episode: Free Blueprint for Health Coaches – https://HealthCoachPower.com/blueprint Subscribe and never miss an episode:Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVASpotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1rYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/healthcoachpowercommunity
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A Day in the Life of a Health Coach Mom: Juggling Business & Babies
29/05/2025 Duración: 19minEver wonder how health coaches actually balance business with real life – juggling nap schedules, client calls, and everything in between? In this episode, Gabby Jarvis shares a behind-the-scenes look at her day as a new mom and Fast Track member, proving you don’t need perfect conditions to start seeing real progress. Here's the 90-day blueprint Gabby used (and you can too.) Check it out for free at: http://HealthCoachPower.com/blueprint Mentioned in this episode: Free Blueprint for Health Coaches – https://HealthCoachPower.com/blueprint Follow Gabby on Instagram – https://instagram.com/wholemotherjourney Subscribe and never miss an episode:Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVASpotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1rYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/healthcoachpowercommunity
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How to Attract Health Coaching Clients With a Blog—Even If You’re Not a Writer
22/05/2025 Duración: 26minStarting a blog in 2025 might sound outdated—but it’s actually one of the smartest ways to grow your health coaching practice. That is, if you do it right. In this episode, I’m joined by content marketing strategist Jana O. to talk about how health coaches can use blog posts to attract clients, build credibility, and keep things super simple (no fancy tech required). Whether you’re brand new or feeling stuck with content creation, this episode will help you take the next step—confidently. Want to walk through things together, step by step? Register for my upcoming live event, “Establish Yourself as a Health Expert With a Practical, Low-Pressure Blogging System”: https://HealthCoachPower.com/blogging Mentioned in this episode: Live blogging event with Jana – https://HealthCoachPower.com/blogging Subscribe and never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/healthcoachpowercommunity
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What I’d Never Do Again: My Honest Ranking of Health Coach Income Strategies
15/05/2025 Duración: 20minAs a health coach, you’ve got lots of ways to earn income – but not all of them are worth your time or energy. So how do you know where to focus? Based on her 16+ years of experience, Michelle ranks the top 10 ways health coaches earn – from “heck yes” to “you’ve been warned.” Whether you’re brand new or growing an established practice, you’ll walk away knowing which income streams deserve your focus… and which ones to leave behind without a second thought. Mentioned in this episode: → Online Courses Made Simple Workshop: https://HealthCoachPower.com/onlinecourse → Affiliate supplements via Fullscript: https://HealthCoachpower.com/fullscriptinfo → Join the free FB community: https://HealthCoachPowerCommunity.com Subscribe and never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts – https://apple.co/2sOjwVA Spotify – https://spoti.fi/2Y0Eu1r YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/healthcoachpowercommunity
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101 Online Course Ideas For Health Coaches (Steal These!)
08/05/2025 Duración: 17minFeeling stuck on what to offer as a course? You’re not alone. In this jam-packed episode, I share 101 online course ideas tailored for health coaches—whether you’re brand new or ready to scale. From quick 5-day jumpstarts to advanced signature courses, these ideas are designed to help you serve more clients, generate income, and work in a way that fits your life. Looking for step-by-step guidance? Sign up for the Online Courses Made Simple workshop here: https://HealthCoachPower.com/onlinecourse Mentioned in this episode: Online Courses Made Simple workshop: https://HealthCoachPower.com/onlinecourse Episode #265: How to Run a 5-Day Jumpstart: https://healthcoachpower.com/265-how-to-run-a-5-day-jumpstart/ Episode #284: How Shannon Left Her Job and Made the Leap into Full-Time Health Coaching: https://healthcoachpower.com/284-how-shannon-left-her-job-and-made-the-leap-into-full-time-health-coaching
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E336: Why Health Coaching Works: What Clients Need to Succeed
30/04/2025 Duración: 15minIn a world full of Google searches, quick fixes and diet plans, the true value of health coaching often gets overlooked. This episode talks about what makes health coaches uniquely powerful – and why you're SO needed – even when doctors, experts, and endless advice are everywhere. Want to get certified as a coach or supplement the training you already have? Get Michelle's free guide to choosing a school at https://HealthCoachPower.com/school Mentioned in this episode: Free: How To Choose the Right Health Coaching School - https://HealthCoachPower.com/school
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E335: New Health Coach? 10 Small Steps to Getting Clients
24/04/2025 Duración: 31minNot sure how to market yourself when you don’t have clients yet? In this episode, Michelle goes through 10 small steps to get started with getting clients. The emphasis is on “small” because we know that small changes over time make all the difference. You with us?? Mentioned in this episode: Want Michelle to answer YOUR questions? Submit them here - https://HealthCoachPower.com/text April 2025's free Fullscript event - https://HealthCoachPower.com/supplements Free mailing list setup tutorial - https://HealthCoachPower.com/mailinglist Workshop Success training - https://healthcoachpower.com/workshop
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E334: The 3 Things Most Health Coaching Schools Don’t Teach (But Should)
09/04/2025 Duración: 22minThinking about becoming a health coach – or wondering if you chose the right school when you did? In this episode you'll hear about the 3 essential things most programs don’t teach (but should), so you can make a smart, confident choice before investing more time and money. Get Michelle's free guide to choosing the right health coaching school at https://healthcoachpower.com/school Mentioned in this episode: Free guide: How to Choose the Right Health Coaching School - https://healthcoachpower.com/school
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E333: How Health Coaches Can Keep Taxes Simple (and Stress-Free!) with Sara Fins
02/04/2025 Duración: 29minTax season's here – and if your bookkeeping looks like a crumpled pile of receipts, you’re not alone. Health coach and former CPA Sara Fins is joining us to share simple ways to clean up your business finances (even if things feel like a hot mess right now). Plus, she’ll walk you through the mindset shift that makes managing money way less stressful. Join Sara’s FREE workshop: Know Your Money, Grow Your Business at: https://HealthCoachPower.com/money Mentioned in this episode: Sara's free workshop, "Know Your Money, Grow Your Business" - https://healthcoachpower.com/money