What if your client wants to lose weight—but you don’t coach weight loss?

In this episode, I’m giving you the exact tools and mindset shifts to navigate that moment with confidence and compassion.

You’ll learn how to coach through the desire to lose weight—without gaslighting your client or abandoning your non-diet values.

We’ll explore where this desire comes from and how to respond in a way that builds trust and drives real behavior change.

You’ll learn:

• Why the desire to lose weight is a thought—not a fact
• How to uncover what’s really behind your client’s weight loss goals
• The truth about “putting weight loss on the back burner”
• What to say when a client says, “But I need to lose weight”
• Why intrinsic motivators create lasting health changes
• The one question that changed my life—and how it can shift your client’s journey too
• A free script you can use in your next client session

Mentioned in the show:

1. In a study of midlife women, those exercising for weight loss walked 2.5x less than those motivated by stress relief or energy (Segar et al., 2006). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21884579/

2 People who exercised for well-being reasons (e.g., better mood) stuck with it 1 year later.

Those who exercised for appearance or weight loss reasons did not maintain the habit. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30314419/

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Free Guide - What to Say When Clients Want to Lose Weight: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide

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Behavior change doesn’t start with a fix—it starts with understanding.

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to help your clients change their habits, this episode is your breakthrough.

I’m sharing the #1 mistake most coaches make—and how to shift your approach to create lasting change without trying to “fix” your clients.

You’ll learn a simple, powerful 4-step method to coach behavior change that actually sticks.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why fix-it coaching leads to short-term change
• How behavior is created from thoughts and emotions
• What a weight-neutral, sustainable approach looks like
• 6 coaching questions to uncover a client’s inner story
• The role of compassion and safety in lasting transformation
• Why cognitive behavioral coaching is the future of wellness

Mentioned in the show:

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Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment

Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

Work With Me: www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Feel like you're not ready to coach? You're not alone—and this episode is your turning point.

If you're waiting to feel ready before you start coaching, you're likely stuck in a cycle of doubt, perfectionism, and overthinking.

In this episode, I walk you through the exact steps to build confidence, take action, and finally feel ready to coach—no matter where you're starting from.

You’ll learn:

• Why waiting to feel “ready” is keeping you stuck
• What coaching really is—and isn’t
• The biggest mindset blocks holding aspiring coaches back
• A 6-step process to feel ready and take action now
• Tools to shift your mindset and create real belief in yourself

Mentioned in the show:

Self-discovery Questions (as cited in the episode)

• What experiences have shaped my desire to coach?
• Think about times you've naturally taken on a coaching role, mentored others, or felt fulfilled by helping someone learn or grow.
• What challenges have I overcome that have given me valuable insights that can help others?
• Personal challenges can be powerful motivators for helping others navigate their own.
• What experiences have shaped my desire to coach?
• Think about times you've naturally taken on a coaching role, mentored others, or felt fulfilled by helping someone learn or grow.
• What challenges have I overcome that have given me valuable insights?
• Personal challenges can be powerful motivators for helping others navigate their own.
• What feedback have I received that suggests I have coaching potential?
• Look for patterns in positive feedback about your ability to guide, support, or inspire others.
• What feedback have I received that suggests I have coaching potential?
• Look for patterns in positive feedback about your ability to guide, support, or inspire others.

Powerful question to help you build your belief in your readiness

• What would I believe about myself as a coach if I could believe anything?
• What would I believe about my coaching business if I could believe anything?
• What if I believe the opposite of what is currently creating my fear (doubt/ uncertainty)?
• When I believe that I’m ready to be a great coach/ transition my business/ start a new career, what will be different?

Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsn

Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment

Weight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/