In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Jennifer Broxterman from Prosper Nutrition Coaching to dive into the world of nutrition coaching. We cover everything from the pros and cons of macro counting to the importance of understanding a client’s history and staying curious in coaching relationships. 

Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge as a registered dietitian and shares powerful insights, including the motivational interviewing techniques she picked up from a university research study. We also tackle how to handle client setbacks with creative approaches, like the ‘toothbrush metaphor.’

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Episode Chapters:

• 04:10 The Role of Coach Catalyst
• 06:58 Macro Counting vs. Non-Macro Approaches
• 09:57 Motivational Interviewing and Coaching Techniques
• 29:28 Understanding Client Goals
• 29:42 The Power of Open-Ended Questions
• 30:08 The Catch-All Question
• 31:09 Revelations and Sensitive Topics
• 31:29 Encouraging Client Communication
• 31:57 Effective Coaching Techniques
• 32:26 The Importance of Specificity
• 35:50 Curiosity in Coaching
• 36:28 The Setback Tool
• 41:50 Building Client Confidence
• 43:04 The Toothbrush Metaphor
• 48:11 Consistency Over Perfection

Flex Diet Podcast Episodes You May Enjoy: 

• Episode 249: Elevating Wellness through Movement and Nutritional Wisdom with Dr. Kelly and Juliet Starrett
• Episode 230: Exploring Preventive Health and Personalized Nutrition Catherine Staffieri from Nutrisense

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• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @prosper_nc

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