Healthy Hustle

Rachel Feldman
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LEARN HOW TO ROCK A THRIVING HEALTH COACHING BUSINESS The Healthy Hustle Podcast is the only no-fluff, no-BS show for health coaches who want to rapidly grow their business and consistently hit 5 and 6-figures using down and dirty grassroots marketing. We help health coaches break free from imposter syndrome and fears that paralyze their success. Each week, we'll offer real tangible steps for the solopreneur that I wish I would've known in year one of building my health coaching business. We'll talk about niche, target audience, client buyer avatar, simple funnels, and how to cut costs and increase profits. Join me and other digital marketing experts, service providers, and successful health coaches who have learned to dominate the game without the complicated business strategies that are currently making you lose sleep at night. Rock a healthy, thriving business - bursting at the seams with clients, without the adrenal burnout. This is The Healthy Hustle Podcast.

  1. 1D AGO

    How Spiritual Entrepreneurs Can Scale Without Burning Out with Harmony Slater

    If you're a spiritual entrepreneur with a big heart who wants to help people but often finds yourself overwhelmed, overworking, or on the edge of burnout, this episode will feel incredibly familiar. Many wellness entrepreneurs start their businesses with a deep calling to serve. But without strong boundaries, sustainable systems, and nervous system regulation, that passion can quickly turn into exhaustion. In this episode, I'm joined by Harmony Slater, a certified mastery coach, breathwork trainer, and one of only twenty women worldwide to hold the highest-level Ashtanga Yoga certification. Harmony has spent over 25 years guiding students across 33 countries through yoga, meditation, energy work, and somatic healing. We talk about why so many spiritual entrepreneurs struggle with burnout, how nervous system dysregulation impacts business decisions, and the simple practices that can help you regulate your energy and grow your business in a way that actually supports your life. If you've ever felt like you're constantly hustling, second-guessing yourself, or stuck in cycles of overwhelm and exhaustion, this episode will give you a new perspective on what sustainable business growth really looks like.   In This Episode, We Discuss Why spiritual entrepreneurs often burn out faster than they expect The hidden patterns of undercharging, overgiving, and people-pleasing How nervous system dysregulation affects creativity and productivity The role of trauma and deeper emotional work in entrepreneurship Simple breathwork and embodiment practices to regulate stress How to create boundaries while growing a heart-centered business Why rest and recovery are essential for sustainable success   Resources Are you a health coach in need of done-for-you content? Visit yourhealthcoachbiz.com and save 40% using code GO40. Ready to launch your own podcast or need full podcast management services? Learn more here: https://rachelafeldman.com/the-healthy-hustle-podcast-agency/   Connect with Harmony Slater Website: https://harmonyslater.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/harmonyslater TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harmonyslaterofficial Podcast: Finding Harmony Podcast Free Resources from Harmony Manifestation Activation: Rewire Your Mind & Magnetize Aligned Wealth https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation Free Breathwork Audio: Reduce Overwhelm in 2 Minutes https://harmonyslater.com/morning-breathwork-optin   Why Spiritual Entrepreneurs Experience Burnout Spiritual entrepreneurs often enter business because they genuinely want to serve others. But that heart-centered intention can sometimes lead to patterns that make burnout more likely. Many healers, coaches, and wellness professionals struggle with pricing their services, valuing their time, and setting boundaries. Harmony explains that burnout often happens when entrepreneurs build a business where they end up working for the business instead of having the business support their life. Harmony: "You're building a company or business for yourself, but then you are working for your business rather than having your business work for you."   The Pattern of Undercharging and Overgiving Many spiritual entrepreneurs have been conditioned to believe their soft skills or healing work are not truly monetizable. As a result, they may undercharge, overdeliver, and try to do everything themselves without support. Harmony describes how these patterns often stem from scarcity beliefs and difficulty valuing their own time and expertise. Harmony: "They're undercharging, overgiving, not really valuing their time, not having great boundaries around their time."   When Misalignment Shows Up in Your Nervous System Misalignment doesn't always appear as obvious burnout at first. Instead, it often shows up through nervous system dysregulation. This can look like: Procrastination Overworking Constant overwhelm Fear of visibility Creative blocks Second-guessing decisions Harmony explains that when entrepreneurs stay in these fight-or-flight states too long, burnout becomes inevitable. Harmony: "Nervous system dysregulation often shows up… operating in fight or flight, freeze, or fawn."   The Importance of Doing Your Own Inner Work One of the deeper themes in this episode is that burnout often reveals unresolved inner patterns. Many coaches and healers help others process trauma or emotional blocks, but avoid doing the deeper work themselves. Harmony explains that spiritual growth isn't only about love and light — it also requires shadow work and addressing deeper emotional patterns. Harmony: "We want to be the teacher or the healer, but doing our own deeper work is often the uncomfortable part."   Simple Ways to Regulate Your Nervous System When you feel overwhelmed or frozen, the key is learning how to bring your body back into a regulated state. Harmony shares several simple techniques that can help regulate your nervous system in the moment: Slow breathing Lengthening the exhale Humming or singing Gentle movement Pausing to feel emotions in the body These practices bring awareness back to the body and help calm the nervous system. Harmony: "Breath is one of the number one keys for regulating your nervous system and bringing you into the present moment."   Creating Boundaries as a Spiritual Entrepreneur Boundaries are essential for building a sustainable business. Harmony emphasizes that one of the most important steps is identifying your priorities and scheduling time for yourself before filling your calendar with obligations. Many entrepreneurs prioritize clients, business tasks, and responsibilities while neglecting their own well-being. Harmony: "Schedule yourself first." Rest Is Not Laziness — It's Productive Another important reminder in this episode is that rest is a crucial part of productivity. Sometimes the most effective solution during overwhelm is simply to pause, step away from work, and allow the body to reset. Harmony shares that even a short break or a 20-minute rest can help restore clarity and energy. Harmony: "Resting is productive."   Finding Your Own Path as an Entrepreneur One of the most empowering messages from this conversation is that there is no single "correct" routine for success. Many entrepreneurs try to copy the habits, routines, and productivity systems of others, even when those approaches don't actually support their lifestyle or energy. Harmony encourages entrepreneurs to experiment and find what truly works for them. Harmony: "Find your own path and what really works for you." Growing your business does not require constant hustle, exhaustion, or sacrificing your well-being. By learning to regulate your nervous system, creating supportive boundaries, and building a business aligned with your values, you can scale in a way that feels sustainable and fulfilling.

    30 min

  2. MAR 6

    Content That Converts: The 5 Types of Posts That Turn Followers Into Clients

    If you've been posting consistently — reels, carousels, stories, and emails — but you're still wondering why your content isn't turning into discovery calls or clients, this episode will help you fix that. Because here's the truth: likes, saves, and comments don't build businesses. Trust does. In today's episode, I'm sharing what I call the Trust Content Stack — the five types of content that build trust with your audience and turn followers into paying clients. Most coaches rely on educational tips alone. But in today's world, information is everywhere. People don't invest because you taught them something — they invest because they trust that you can help them get a result. In this episode, I walk you through the five content types that build trust from different angles, and how to rotate them so your audience naturally moves from curious follower to ready-to-work-with-you client. If you're ready to stop posting random tips and start creating content that actually converts, this episode is for you.   Resources Are you a health coach in need of done-for-you content? Visit yourhealthcoachbiz.com and save 40% using code GO40. Ready to launch your own podcast or need full podcast management services? Learn more here: https://rachelafeldman.com/the-healthy-hustle-podcast-agency/   Why Educational Content Alone Doesn't Convert So many coaches are posting helpful tips, but then wondering why they're not getting discovery calls or new clients. The issue usually isn't that your content is bad — it's that your content is incomplete. Trust isn't built with one post. It's built through patterns of content that help your audience feel understood, supported, and confident that you can help them. If you're posting tips and you're not converting, it doesn't mean your content's bad. It usually means your content is incomplete… trust is built through patterns.   Authority Content: Showing You Know What You're Talking About Authority content proves you understand your audience's struggles and have a clear method to help them. But authority content isn't generic education — it's identifying patterns your audience keeps missing. Instead of sharing broad information, authority content diagnoses the real problem and introduces your approach to solving it. Authority content is… I see this pattern all the time, and here's what you need to do instead.   Proof Content: Showing That Your Method Works People don't buy because they believe your information. They buy because they believe in your results. Proof content builds trust by showing outcomes — through client wins, case studies, testimonials, or your own transformation. People don't buy because they believe in your information. They buy because they believe in your outcome.   Belief Content: What You Stand For Belief content is where you share what you stand for — and what you don't. This is the type of content that makes the right people say: "Oh my gosh, someone finally said it." Belief content positions you as a leader instead of just another coach sharing tips. Belief content is the content that makes people say… 'Oh my God, somebody finally said it.'   Objection Content: Addressing Why People Don't Buy Even people who like and trust you will still have objections before they invest. Common objections include: I don't have time I can't afford it I've tried everything before What if it doesn't work for me? Objection content addresses these concerns before they become a no. Objection content is where you address these before they become a no.   Invitation Content: Clearly Asking People to Take the Next Step This is where many coaches drop the ball. They share helpful content all week but never clearly invite people to work with them. Invitation content connects your content to your offer and clearly shows people how to move forward. Invitation content isn't pushy. It's clear… it's confidence… it's direct.   A Simple Weekly Content Strategy Rachel recommends rotating these five types of posts throughout the week so your audience constantly builds trust. Example structure: Monday — Authority content Tuesday — Proof content Wednesday — Belief content Thursday — Objection content Friday — Invitation content This keeps your audience warming up to your offer even when you're not launching. Your audience needs repetition… you're not looking for new constant ideas, you're looking for new angles on the same core problems.   The Biggest Content Mistake Coaches Make The biggest mistake Rachel sees coaches making is creating content that is: Too generic Too tip-based Too broad Not connected to their offer If your content isn't building authority, proof, belief, handling objections, or inviting action, it's likely just noise instead of strategy. I don't want you building a content hobby. I want you building a business.

    15 min

  3. FEB 27

    How to Heal Emotional Eating and Make Peace with Your Body (Without More Willpower) with Marla Mervis-Hartmann

    If you know what to do with food but still find yourself emotionally eating, restricting, starting over every Monday, or obsessing over your body, this episode is for you. Emotional eating is not a willpower problem. And body struggle is not a discipline problem. In this episode, I sit down with Marla Mervis-Hartmann, best-selling author of BE-Friend Yourself: Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with Your Body, TEDx speaker, and founder of Love Your Body Love Yourself. Marla has spent decades helping women heal their relationship with food and their bodies through emotional awareness, nervous system support, and compassionate self-work. She works in eating disorder recovery settings and brings both clinical insight and lived experience to this conversation. We talk about emotional eating, body image, trauma, nervous system regulation, and what it actually takes to stop fighting yourself around food. If you are a wellness entrepreneur struggling privately — or supporting clients who are stuck in food cycles — this conversation goes deeper than surface solutions. In This Episode, We Explore: Why emotional eating is rarely about food How stress and shame fuel food cycles The connection between trauma and body image Why "fixing" your body keeps you stuck What BE-Friending yourself really means How healing your body relationship shifts your business energy Resources from Marla Free Mini Course: Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating https://goloveyourbodyloveyourself.com/emotionaleating Order the book BE-Friend Yourself https://a.co/d/2WkJ4vu Website https://www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways/   If this episode resonated, share it with a woman who needs freedom instead of another food rule. Your relationship with your body influences everything you build.

    34 min

  4. FEB 20

    The Number One Reason You Need a Podcast (And It's Not What You Think)

    With the right support, you can build a business that doesn't disappear overnight. And with the right tools, you can create visibility that actually compounds. Your mindset, your energy, the way you show up online, and the platforms you build on all affect how your business grows. So it's time to stop relying on rented land and start building something you truly own. In today's episode, I'm sharing the number one reason you need a podcast — and it's not because podcasts are trendy or because everyone seems to have one. It's because ownership changes everything. I'm breaking down why social media alone is unstable, how podcasting builds authority and trust, and how to create an ecosystem that supports your income long-term. If you're in the wellness space, trust is everything. Health is personal. When someone listens to you for 20, 30, or 45 minutes, they hear your voice. They hear your certainty. They hear your stories. They hear how you explain things. They begin to feel like they know you. A Reel might get someone to follow you. A podcast makes them feel safe enough to hire you. And safety is what converts.   Podcasting also shifts you out of the hamster wheel. One episode can become: • Email content • Show notes • A blog post • YouTube long-form • Short-form clips • SEO traffic It becomes infrastructure. Not just content. Instead of constantly chasing visibility, you start building it.   This is about creating an ecosystem. Podcast → Authority and long-form trust Email list → Direct relationship Offer → Transformation and revenue Social media → Discovery and traffic Social media is the highway sign. Your podcast is the home. And when you build the home, you stop panicking every time an app changes.   So here's the real question: If social media disappeared tomorrow, would your business survive? If that question feels uncomfortable, that's your sign. It's time to build something you own.   Resources: Visit https://yourhealthcoachbiz.com to explore done-for-you programs and resources to help you refine your offers and scale your wellness business. Use code go40 to save 40%. Ready to launch your podcast or get full management support? Learn more here: https://rachelafeldman.com/the-healthy-hustle-podcast-agency/ Don't forget to tag me on Instagram at @RachelAFeldman and let me know what your favorite part of this episode was. If this resonated, share it with another wellness entrepreneur who needs to hear it. You don't need more content. You need a platform. One you own.

    18 min

  5. FEB 12

    The Hidden Physiology of Burnout with Elizabeth Gaines

    Burnout isn't just mental. It's not laziness. It's not a mindset problem. It's physiological. In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Gaines, Director of Education at Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and a Functional Wellness Practitioner specializing in burnout recovery. Before stepping into the functional health space, Elizabeth spent over a decade working in nonprofit trauma recovery, supporting victims of domestic minor sex trafficking. The relentless pace, emotional intensity, and lack of boundaries eventually led her into full-blown burnout and chronic fatigue. When conventional medicine dismissed her symptoms as "normal" or emotional, she turned to functional lab testing. Through FDN's data-driven approach, she uncovered hidden dysfunction, rebuilt her health, and now trains practitioners around the world to do the same. In this conversation, we unpack the hidden physiology of burnout — what's really happening inside your body when you can't "push through" anymore. What You'll Learn in This Episode The difference between stress and true burnout Why your labs can look "normal" while you feel exhausted How chronic stress impacts hormones and motivation The role of sympathetic vs. parasympathetic balance Why productivity culture fuels depletion When it's time to test instead of guess Connect with Elizabeth & FDN Website: https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdntraining/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalDiagnosticNutrition/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7xDnEKCe9gKeWZ2vbE3C8w Burnout isn't your fault — but healing it is your responsibility, and this episode will show you where to begin.

    33 min

  6. FEB 6

    Stop Saying "I Help Women" (Why It's Costing You Clients)

    This episode might sting a little—but it's exactly what you need to hear if your content isn't converting. In today's episode, I break down why saying "I help women" is one of the biggest mistakes coaches make in their messaging—and how that single phrase is quietly costing you clients, clarity, and confidence in your offers. This isn't about being lazy as a human. It's about playing it safe in your marketing because specificity feels scary. And I'm here to tell you the truth: vague messaging doesn't feel safe to your buyer—it feels unclear. And people don't buy when they're confused. If you want warmer DMs, clearer content, and offers that actually make sense, this episode will help you fix your messaging fast. 1. Why "I Help Women" Is Lazy Marketing (And Why Coaches Use It) When you say "I help women," what your audience actually hears is: I help everyone. And when you help everyone, no one knows if you mean them. Most coaches do this because they're afraid to: Pick the wrong niche Exclude people Be judged Commit to something specific Generic feels safe—but it kills clarity. 2. The Market Pays Specialists, Not Generalists Specialists aren't paid more because they're smarter. They're paid more because they're easier to trust. Different women = different problems = different language, offers, outcomes, and content. When you lump them all together, your audience is forced to guess—and people don't buy when they're guessing. 3. Stop Marketing the Category—Start Marketing the Moment "I help women with hormones" is still too broad. Hormones could mean: PCOS Fertility Perimenopause Menopause Thyroid Cortisol Estrogen dominance The niche isn't the category. The niche is the moment someone is living in right now. 4. The Sentence That Changes Everything Instead of: "I help women" Use this formula: I help [specific person] who is struggling with [specific problem] get [specific result] without [thing they've already tried or hate]. This is what makes someone say: Oh my God, that's me. 5. Why Specific Messaging Is Magnetic (Not Limiting) Specific messaging doesn't push people away. It pulls the right people in. Your content should feel like a mirror—not a motivational poster. If someone says, "That's kind of me," you lose. If they say, "That is me," you win. 6. Pick One Lane (Without Making It Permanent) You are not marrying your niche—you're dating it. Pick one lane for 90 days: One life stage One main problem One desired outcome Build content. Create one offer. Get feedback. Then adjust. Clarity comes from action—not overthinking.

    12 min

  7. JAN 30

    Chronic Stress, Mental Load, Lost Productivity with Dr. Shivani Gupta

    If you're a health-focused entrepreneur who hustles hard but feels inflamed, exhausted, wired-but-tired, or out of rhythm with your body, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Shivani Gupta to explore how chronic stress, circadian rhythm disruption, and nervous system overload are quietly driving inflammation, burnout, gut issues, hormone imbalance, and immune dysfunction—especially in high-achieving women. We talk about Ayurveda as a practical, modern lifestyle framework, not a trend, and how understanding your elemental design (dosha) can help you work with your biology instead of constantly fighting it. This episode is a grounding reminder that you can still be ambitious—and healthy—at the same time. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. Why Stress Creates Inflammation (Even If You Eat "Healthy") Chronic mental and emotional stress keeps the nervous system locked in fight-or-flight, which directly fuels physical inflammation and chronic disease. We talk about why you can't live in hustle mode 24/7 without eventually draining your reserves—and how burnout is often the body's last signal to slow down. 2. Circadian Rhythm and Seasonal Hustle Not every season of life is meant for full throttle. We discuss how circadian rhythm and elemental design teach us when to push—and when to rest—so we don't burn out the very bodies we rely on to build our businesses. 3. Ayurveda 101: Understanding Your Elemental Design Dr. Shivani breaks down the three Ayurvedic constitutions in a modern, relatable way: Vata (air + ether): creative, fast-moving, prone to anxiety, dryness, insomnia Pitta (fire + water): driven, focused, prone to irritability, inflammation, overheating Kapha (earth + water): steady, nurturing, prone to sluggish metabolism, stagnation Knowing your type helps you eat, work, rest, and self-regulate more effectively—especially as an entrepreneur. 4. Food as Grounding, Not Restriction We talk about why: Vata types often need more carbs and healthy fats, not less Pitta types need cooling foods to calm inflammation Kapha types thrive with movement and warm, easy-to-digest meals This conversation reframes food as nourishment and regulation—not control. 5. Perimenopause, Menopause & Hormonal Shifts We dive into how Ayurveda supports women through hormone changes by focusing on: Sleep quality Gut health Stress regulation Circadian rhythm alignment Herbal and lifestyle support Rather than fearing these transitions, we talk about how to move through them with more resilience and self-trust.

    39 min

  8. JAN 23

    Why Your Content Isn't Converting (And the 15-Minute Fix)

    If you've been posting consistently, showing up on reels, writing captions, creating carousels—and still not getting DMs, inquiries, or booked calls—this episode is for you. In today's episode, I break down the real reason your content isn't converting, and spoiler alert: it's not the algorithm, and it's not because you're bad at what you do. Most of the time, your content is doing one job—education—but not the job it actually needs to do, which is help someone make a decision. This is a practical, no-fluff, open-your-notes-app-and-do-this-with-me episode. And yes, the fix really does take about 15 minutes. What You'll Learn in This Episode 1. Why Educational Content Alone Doesn't Convert Educational content is valuable—but it's incomplete. If your posts are getting likes, saves, and "this is so helpful" comments but no action, it's because education without direction turns into entertainment. People don't buy information. They buy relief, clarity, and transformation. 2. The Two Silent Questions Every Buyer Is Asking If your content doesn't answer these, the scroll continues: Is this for me? What do I do next? Good content that doesn't answer both questions won't convert—no matter how helpful it is. 3. The Real Problem: Your Content Is Doing the Wrong Job Most coaches are trained to: Give value Educate Teach But value without clarity becomes passive consumption. Your content must help someone see themselves, name the problem, and take the next step. 4. The 3 Conversion Triggers Every Post Needs I walk you through the three things your content must include to convert: 1. A specific person If you speak to everyone, no one feels seen. 2. A specific problem Fluffy content doesn't create urgency. 3. A specific next step Dead ends don't convert. Miss even one of these, and your content stalls. 5. The 15-Minute Content Fix (Step by Step) Step 1: The WHO Line Start your post by calling out exactly who it's for. Specific beats clever. Always. Step 2: The Pain → Outcome Bridge Name what's hurting them and what life looks like on the other side. This is where urgency is created. Step 3: One Clear CTA One post. One next step. No guessing. Clarity converts—not pressure. 6. Why This Isn't "Salesy" (It's Leadership) If someone is struggling and you have a solution, telling them what to do next isn't selling—it's serving. Clear is kind. Confusion is exhausting.

    19 min
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LEARN HOW TO ROCK A THRIVING HEALTH COACHING BUSINESS The Healthy Hustle Podcast is the only no-fluff, no-BS show for health coaches who want to rapidly grow their business and consistently hit 5 and 6-figures using down and dirty grassroots marketing. We help health coaches break free from imposter syndrome and fears that paralyze their success. Each week, we'll offer real tangible steps for the solopreneur that I wish I would've known in year one of building my health coaching business. We'll talk about niche, target audience, client buyer avatar, simple funnels, and how to cut costs and increase profits. Join me and other digital marketing experts, service providers, and successful health coaches who have learned to dominate the game without the complicated business strategies that are currently making you lose sleep at night. Rock a healthy, thriving business - bursting at the seams with clients, without the adrenal burnout. This is The Healthy Hustle Podcast.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Feldman
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
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  • Show Website
    Healthy Hustle

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