451-7 Industry Shifts Non-Diet Health Professionals Must Be Ready For in 2026

The non-diet coaching industry is about to shift fast in 2026, and you need to be ready.In this episode, I share my annual industry predictions and the seven major shifts that will shape your work in the year ahead.You will hear why these changes matter and how to adjust your coaching, content, and business strategy with confidence.This episode gives you a clear and simple roadmap for a stronger 2026.What You’ll LearnWhy selling information no longer works in 2026.How customization becomes essential in client work.Why AI-smart professionals will grow faster next year.What the GLP-1 rebound era means for your niche.How long-form content becomes your most powerful funnel.Mentioned in the show:Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsnNon-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnWhat To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guideWeight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

Fear of “not eating healthy” is common in intuitive eating. But it has nothing to do with food.In this Coach Corner, I answer two powerful questions about intuitive eating and mobility.I break down why the fear of losing healthy eating habits shows up.I also explain how to support mobility without slipping into weight-loss thinking.This episode gives you practical tools you can use right away.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why intuitive eating triggers fears around “eating healthy”How performative eating shapes food choicesWhat the pendulum swing looks like in early intuitive eatingWhy mobility does not depend on weightHow to coach mobility from a weight-neutral lensMentioned in the show:Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsnNon-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnWhat To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guideWeight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

You cannot coach food freedom until you understand normal eating vs intuitive eating.In this episode, I break down the eating behavior spectrum.I explain the difference between normal eating and intuitive eating.I also unpack the body weight set point theory in simple terms.You’ll learn how these concepts shape your clients’ behavior and why they matter for effective coaching.What you'll learn:The real difference between normal eating and intuitive eating.Why intuitive eating is a process, not the end goal.How diet culture thoughts block normal eating.What the body weight set point theory means for your clients.Why weight cycling continues, even with diets or medication.Mentioned in the show:Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsnNon-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnWhat To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guideWeight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

The pendulum swing is not a problem. It is a predictable part of healing.In this episode, I answer two coaching questions that show up with almost every non-diet client.You will learn simple tools to coach the pendulum swing with confidence.You will also learn why body comparison spikes during body image work and how to shift your client back into safety.This episode is packed with practical guidance for coaching the pendulum swing in non-diet clients.What you'll learn:Why the pendulum swing happens during non-diet workHow to coach clients through autonomy and psychological reactanceHow hidden mental restriction keeps the swing aliveWhy body comparison intensifies for clients in transitionHow to help clients build new beliefs with compassionMentioned in the show:Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsnNon-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnWhat To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guideWeight-Neutral Coaching Training: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/shop/

Most people think health starts with weight loss, but this episode shows why that belief is wrong.Today, I answer one powerful question:What do you do when a client is told to lose weight “to get healthier”?I break down where the weight-equals-health belief comes from.I explain why clients hold onto it so tightly.And I show how to guide them toward weight and health without dieting using a weight-neutral approach.What you'll learn:Why many practitioners were trained to link weight and healthHow labels like “overweight” and “obese” create harmA simple coaching exercise that shifts beliefs fastWhat real health looks like without focusing on weightKey behaviors that support long-term wellbeingMentioned in the show:Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsnNon-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnWhat To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide

Feel like your client “gets it” but still doesn’t believe it?In this episode, I’m answering two real coaching questions from our community.You’ll learn how to move clients from awareness to belief—and how to coach through the anger that often surfaces during body neutrality work.If you're ready to deepen your coaching impact, this one's for you.What you’ll learn in this episode:The 3 stages of belief-building in coachingHow to use thought laddering in body neutrality coachingWhy belief is both a cognitive and somatic processWhat to do when clients feel angry during their unlearningHow grief shows up in body image healingCoaching techniques to hold space without fixingListen now and take your coaching skills deeper.Mentioned in the show:Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnCoach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsnWhat To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide

“But I want to physically feel better…” — sound familiar?This is one of the most common client statements.In this episode, I show you how to coach through it—without reinforcing weight loss as the solution.You’ll learn how to separate physical well-being from body size, and how to guide your clients toward real, sustainable health changes.I also break down how to coach the gap between wanting to change and actually doing it.This episode is a must-listen if your clients feel stuck, frustrated, or torn between knowing diets don’t work and still wanting change.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your client’s desire to feel better often gets hijacked by weight loss thinkingHow confirmation bias keeps diet culture alive in their mindsWhen to coach vs. when to mentorTools to help clients shift beliefs and take actionHow to coach through fear-based resistance and self-protectionWhat to do when clients say they want change but don’t actMentioned in the show:Coach Corner Next Level: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsnNon-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnWhat To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide

Can you really practice intuitive eating with a health condition?This question stops so many coaches in their tracks — and today, I’m giving you a clear, confident answer.Plus, I’ll explain why clients can praise body diversity in others but still struggle to accept their own bodies.If you coach women around food or body image, you don’t want to miss this one.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why restriction backfires — even for healthHow intuitive eating works for clients with conditions like diabetes or PCOSThe right time to introduce gentle nutritionWhy body image struggles run deeper than appearanceWhat self-objectification is and how to coach through itA powerful way to reframe body image using body neutralityHit play and get ready to coach behavior — not bodies.Mentioned in the show:Coach Corner Next Level: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsnNon-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnWhat To Say When Clients Want To Lose Weight Guide: https://www.stephaniedodier.com/guide

Feeling stuck? Your clients are too—here’s how to help.In this Coach Corner episode, I’m unpacking the real reason clients (and coaches!) feel stuck—and what to do about it.You’ll learn how to reframe resistance, create safety, and guide clients through growth without overwhelming them.Whether you're coaching on food, body image, or behavior change, this episode is packed with tools you can use right away.What you’ll learn in this episode:• Why “I feel stuck” is a sign of growth, not failure• How to help clients feel safe as they change• Real examples of stuckness in intuitive eating and body image work• A self-coaching tool to shift fear into trust• How to handle resistance with compassion• The “minimum baseline” strategy to ease clients forward• Why building self-trust is the key to long-term transformationMentioned in the show:Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnStephanie's Coach Corner Vault: https://bit.ly/coachcornerpodcastsn

Are your clients making empowered food choices—or are they still stuck in diet culture?In this first Coach Corner episode, I break down the critical difference between gentle nutrition and restrictive eating.Plus, I share practical tools to help clients reconnect with their hunger and fullness cues—without triggering old patterns.Perfect for Health Pros who want to coach behaviors, not bodies.What you'll learn:How to explain gentle nutrition without reinforcing controlWhy intention—not the food—is the key difference3 client skills to build before introducing nutrition strategiesCoaching questions to help clients tune into body cuesTools to awaken hunger and fullness awarenessTips to use somatic techniques in eating behavior coachingMentioned in the show:Non-Diet Coaching Certification: https://bit.ly/ndccpodcastsnNon-Diet Client Assessment Tools: https://bit.ly/podcastsnassessment