Health Coach Radio

About Health Coach Radio

Welcome to Health Coach Radio, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the business and craft of health coaching. Brought to you by Primal Health Coach Institute and hosted by master coach Erin Power, this show is your go-to resource for honest conversations, real-world coaching insights, and inspiration to elevate your practice. Each week, you'll hear from expert guests who are shaping the future of health and wellness, and every Tuesday, Erin takes the mic solo to share what's working, what's not, and how to keep showing up with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With over 15 years of coaching experience and a thriving six-figure business of her own, Erin brings no-fluff wisdom to help you grow, serve, and succeed

Publisher

Primal Health Coach Institute

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Jun 2019

Latest episode

7 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

89 of 322 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Rebuilding Human-Centered Coaching: Simplicity, Connection, and the Future of Wellness with Michelle Leotta

   Erin Power interviews business and health coach Michelle Leotta about rebuilding human-centered coaching by embracing simplicity and connection in a world fatigued by automation.

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   31 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why the Future of Longevity Belongs to Health Coaches

   Technology is advancing rapidly in the world of health and longevity — from wearables and peptides to GLP-1 medications and AI-driven diagnostics. But what if the most powerful intervention isn't technology at all? In this episode, Erin Power explores a surprising insight from tech entrepreneur and longevity experimenter Bryan Johnson. Despite spending millions of dollars on cutting-edge health interventions, Johnson publicly shared that the single most impactful factor in improving his health wasn't a supplement, device, or medical procedure — it was behavior change. Erin breaks down why this matters for health coaches and why the future of healthcare will require experts who understand human behavior, motivation, and habit formation. While technology can deliver information and diagnostics, sustainable health outcomes depend on implementation — and that's where coaching becomes indispensable. If you're a health coach wondering where you fit in a rapidly evolving health-tech world, this episode will reframe your role and highlight why your work is more essential than ever. Episode Overview 0:00 – The Longevity Experiment That Changed the Conversation Erin introduces the work of Bryan Johnson and explains why his multimillion-dollar longevity experiment highlights the power of behavior change. 01:57 – The True Role of a Health Coach Health coaches are not simply accountability partners — they are specialists in applied behavior change and implementation. 03:20 – Why the Market Undervalues Behavior Change Behavior change is slow, unflashy, and difficult to monetize, which is why the health industry often prioritizes products and interventions instead. 05:40 – Technology vs. Human Coaching Tools like wearables, GLP-1 medications, and tracking apps still rely on human behavior to produce lasting outcomes. 07:00 – Why Human-to-Human Coaching Still Matters Erin shares how meaningful conversations with clients often drive more progress than tracking endless biometric data. 09:13 – The Future of Health Coaching As healthcare becomes more technologically advanced, the demand for experts in motivation, habit formation, and behavior architecture will only increase. Key Concepts in This Episode Behavior Change Is the Master Lever While supplements, devices, and medical procedures can influence health outcomes, long-term transformation happens through consistent behavioral patterns. Information Is Not the Problem Modern healthcare provides abundant data and knowledge. The real challenge is helping individuals implement and sustain meaningful changes. Coaching Bridges the Gap Between Knowledge and Action Health coaches help clients translate information into real-world habits through motivational interviewing, identity shifts, and values-driven goal setting. Technology Needs Human Integration Wearables, medications, and digital tools can support health improvements — but without behavior change, they rarely produce sustainable results. The Growing Value of Coaching As longevity science and health technology evolve, professionals who understand behavior architecture and human motivation will become increasingly essential. Connect with Erin • Submit your questions: podcast@primalhealthcoach.com • Website: primalhealthcoach.com (http://primalhealthcoach.com) • Instagram: @primalhealthcoach Ready to turn your passion for health into lasting impact? Health Coach Radio is your backstage pass into the world of health and wellness coaching, hosted by Coaching Director Erin Power and powered by the legacy of founder Mark Sisson. Each episode shares insights, stories, and strategies to help you grow as a coach and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Visit primalhealthcoach.com to learn how the Primal Health Coach Institute can help you build a career helping people transform their health through coaching.

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   24 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Invisible ADHD, Women, and Directive Coaching with Shanna Pearson

   In this guest episode, Erin Power sits down with Shanna, founder of ADHD Coaching and author of Invisible ADHD, to unpack why ADHD in women is often missed, what it feels like to live undiagnosed, and what support can look like when coaching is built specifically for ADHD brains. They talk about the emotional side of ADHD, decision paralysis, misdiagnosis, and why Shanna's coaching model is intentionally high-touch and directive: doing tasks together, practicing skills in real time, and using accountability to create momentum. Episode Overview 0:00 Erin welcomes Shanna (ADHD Coaching) 0:16 Why Shanna was asked to write a book specifically for women 4:08 What it feels like to live with undiagnosed ADHD 6:47 Shanna's book title: Invisible ADHD 8:04 What "Invisible ADHD" means (symptoms + women going unnoticed) 9:28 Why assessments often miss women (male-centric traits) 9:52 Signs of ADHD in women: emotional overwhelm, paralysis, catastrophe thinking 10:19 The core concept: ADHD brains struggle to compartmentalize 13:02 The nuance: lifestyle distraction vs ADHD, and the "entire life" question 17:37 Decision-making struggles and second-guessing 18:54 Why Shanna rejects the "ADHD is a superpower" narrative 22:50 Why traditional client-led coaching models can fail ADHD clients 30:11 Hiring coaches: Shanna's company is always looking for great coaches 31:29 Directive coaching: "Sometimes people need to be told what to do" 38:57 Accountability as a non-negotiable support tool 50:11 To-do lists and overwhelm: "Keep it to 3 and you're free" 53:55 A transformation story: hosting family holidays after years of avoidance 1:01:36 Where to find Shanna + how coaches can apply 1:02:48 Closing (episode ends ~1:02:48) Key Concepts in This Episode Invisible ADHD in Women Shanna explains that many women's ADHD symptoms are internal and emotional, which can keep them under the radar and lead to mislabeling as anxiety or depression. Compartmentalization and Emotional Flooding A key framework in the episode is the inability to compartmentalize, which can make emotions, tasks, and decisions feel like they all hit at once. Decision Paralysis Shanna describes how too many open "paths" in the mind can make it hard to choose, follow through, and feel settled after decisions. Why ADHD Is Not a Superpower Shanna challenges the trend of calling ADHD a superpower, arguing it can make people feel worse or delay them from learning practical management skills. Directive, High-Touch Coaching Instead of only asking insight-based questions, Shanna's coaching model focuses on real-time action: doing tasks together, role-playing conversations, and making plans that are individualized and highly supported. Accountability and Skill Practice Progress is built through repetition and simple weekly practice. Accountability is positioned as essential, not optional. Keep It Simple Tools like short to-do lists and habit "piggybacking" are discussed as practical ways to reduce overwhelm and increase follow-through. Connect with Shanna • Website: adhdcoaching.com • Book: Invisible ADHD (Amazon & Audible) Connect with Erin • Submit your questions: podcast@primalhealthcoach.com • Website: primalhealthcoach.com • Instagram: @primalhealthcoach Ready to turn your passion for health into lasting impact? Health Coach Radio delivers honest conversations, expert insight, and practical guidance to help health coaches support clients ethically, effectively, and with confidence.

Inside a recent episode

Rebuilding Human-Centered Coaching: Simplicity, Connection, and the Future of Wellness with Michelle Leotta

Published 7 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Then you can start to segue, same program, but a slightly different container, slightly different features of the program to serve the group and ultimately serve the client better and your bank account. I want to know more about that. I mean, just that example you gave, so I can envision this where the coach starting out has their first client, then they work up to this three client roster and you could introduce, hey, gang, I'm introducing this new thing. It's just a group office hours call, whatever we're going to call it, group call once a week. There'll be an opportunity to come into Zoom and we can chat amongst ourselves about whatever's on our mind. […]

Who has been a guest on Health Coach Radio

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Hunter Stoler
• Mollie Engelhart
• Kayley Hamilton
• Samantha Skyring
• Nidhi Pandya

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

95 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 69 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

96

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