428-How to Talk About Weight in Coaching (Without Getting Stuck or Avoidant)

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 changeHow behavior is created from thoughts and emotionsWhat a weight-neutral, sustainable approach looks like6 coaching questions to uncover a client’s inner storyThe role of compassion and safety in lasting transformationWhy cognitive behavioral coaching is the future of wellnessMentioned in the show: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: 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 stuckWhat coaching really is—and isn’tThe biggest mindset blocks holding aspiring coaches backA 6-step process to feel ready and take action nowTools to shift your mindset and create real belief in yourselfMentioned 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 readinessWhat 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/ndccpodcastsnNon-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessmentWeight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Struggling to feel confident in your non-diet coaching sessions?You’re not alone—and the good news is, there’s a repeatable way to coach with ease and clarity.In this episode, I show you how to coach behaviors (not bodies) with a powerful structure that gets results.You’ll learn how to:How to move from “educator” to “coach,” and finally feel legit marketing your work.Why the coaching structure sits above the processThe 3 phases to organize your coaching programsMentioned in the show:Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnNon-Diet Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessmentWeight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/Work with me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

What if emotional eating isn’t something to stop—but something to understand?In this episode, I reveal why emotional eating is not a personal flaw and how coaches can finally support clients without using diet culture tools.You'll learn:Why emotional eating is a normal, valid responseThe real reason it’s not a “problem” to solveHow to coach without reinforcing guilt or shameTwo powerful coaching questions to use with clientsMentioned in the show:Research on eating behavior spectrum and body dissatisfaction: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234646541_Preventing_a_Continuum_of_Disordered_Eating_Going_beyond_the_IndividualNon-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/waitlistNon-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessmentWeight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Feeling overwhelmed by GLP-1 questions from clients? Here’s how to coach without compromising your values.GLP-1 drugs are everywhere right now.As non-diet professionals, we need to lead with confidence—not confusion.This episode breaks down exactly how to support your clients with clarity, neutrality, and integrity.No food policing. No shame. Just powerful, informed coaching.What you’ll learn in this episode:How to coach around GLP-1 without reinforcing diet cultureWays to support client autonomy in decision-makingA framework for deeper conversations on body image and healthTools to guide clients in making informed, values-based choicesMentioned in the show:Ragen Chastain Substack: https://weightandhealthcare.substack.com/Ragen Chastain- Analyzing Claims of GLP-1 Health Benefits: https://weightandhealthcare.substack.com/p/analyzing-claims-of-glp-1-healthMSSI Informed Consent handout: https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/glp1/Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/non-diet-coaching-certification/Non-Diet Coaching Client Assessment Tool: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessmentWeight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Join me, Stephanie Dodier, a non-diet nutritionist and educator, in the It's Beyond The Food podcast for coaches and health professionals aiming to challenge traditional coaching methods. This show focuses on coaching health behaviors without emphasizing body size, rooted in weight-neutral practices and genuine coaching skills. In the first episode of the season, I dive into discussing weight with clients confidently and effectively, offering practical tools and honest conversations absent from conventional coaching programs.

If you freeze when clients talk about weight... this episode is your guide.Learn how to hold powerful, non-diet conversations that actually support healing—not harm.Here’s what you’ll learn:How to stop avoiding weight conversations in coachingWhy over-intellectualizing can shut down your clientThe exact questions that uncover what’s really driving weight concernsHow to shift from fixing bodies to transforming beliefsMentioned in the show:Non-Diet Coaching Certification WaitlistNon-Diet Coaching Client Assessment ToolWeight-Neutral Coaching TrainingWork With Me

You can’t coach behavior change without addressing body image. Period. Most clients don’t come to you for body image work… But it always shows up. In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Body Image Coaching Mentorship—what it is, who it’s for, and how it works. Here’s what you’ll learn:  Why science alone won’t transform your client’s relationship with their body The 5-step process I teach for effective body image coaching  How to introduce body image work with clients who didn’t ask for it The difference between this mentorship and my full certification program Mentioned in the show: The Body Image Coaching Mentorship: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/body-image-coaching/ Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

You can’t coach behavior change without addressing body image. Period. Most clients don’t come to you for body image work… But it always shows up. In this episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Body Image Coaching Mentorship—what it is, who it’s for, and how it works. Here’s what you’ll learn:  Why science alone won’t transform your client’s relationship with their body The 5-step process I teach for effective body image coaching  How to introduce body image work with clients who didn’t ask for it The difference between this mentorship and my full certification program Mentioned in the show: The Body Image Coaching Mentorship: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/body-image-coaching/ Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/

Food noise isn’t a flaw—it’s often a trauma response. GLP-1s claim to silence food noise. But what if the root issue isn’t hunger… it’s harm? In this episode, I sit down with non-diet dietitian + therapist Julie Duffy Dillon to unpack the truth about food noise and diet trauma. What you’ll learn: • Why food noise is often a symptom of diet trauma • How to help clients reconnect with their food voice • Why intuitive eating must be adapted—not prescribed • What it means to prioritize healing over nutrition Mentioned in the show: Free Resources and Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/ Work With Me: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/work-with-stephanie/   Connect with our guest: Book - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Voice-Julie-Duffy-Dillon/dp/139981365X/ Facebook - Julie Duffy Dillon: https://www.facebook.com/FoodVoiceRD