Darrell Rogers, from the Council of Holistic Health Educators, is an experienced Government Relations Director with a history of successfully implementing dynamic campaigns that promote and protect industries, organizations, and companies. He is skilled in government relations, policy creation, coalition management, and business development. The Council of Holistic Health Educators protects and promotes holistic health professionals, just like us. They defeat legislation that restricts our community, and they lobby to pass laws protecting and growing the ability of our diverse profession to practice. They educate policymakers, build grassroots support, and train holistic health practitioners to become involved in the policy process and win. During this conversation, Darrell discusses the council's role in protecting and promoting holistic health professionals, advocating against restrictive legislation, and educating policymakers. He also highlights the importance of consumer education and the need to update outdated regulations in the nutrition and health coaching industry. Darrell also emphasizes the value of health coaches in providing education and resources, job opportunities in various industries, and the importance of supporting the Holistic Council. This is an important conversation so make sure you bookmark this one so you can listen to it a few times. And while you're at it, bookmark holisticcouncil.org too so you can critically stay on top of the legislation threatening and supporting health coaches. Connect with Darrell at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-rogers-a520885/ Website: https://holisticcouncil.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cofhhe/ Episode Overview: 0:00 Introduction 8:59 The Power of Consumer Demand 12:51 Historical Nutrition Regulation 15:41 Legislators' Response to Modernization 18:22 The Need for Advocacy 21:33 Impact of Stringent Regulations 25:43 Ambiguity in Legislation 27:54 The Power of Clear Definitions 28:57 Advocating for Clarity and Fairness 34:18 The Role of Health Coaches 35:58 Navigating Regulations and Growth 37:44 Advocating for Health Coaching 41:13 The Reality of Billing Insurance 44:03 Engaging Clients through Financial Options 48:03 Integration into Traditional Medical Settings 50:34 Diverse Opportunities for Health Coaches 53:26 Exploring the World of Lab Testing 57:08 Ensuring Safety in Lab Testing 1:01:21 Embracing Growth in Health Coaching 1:02:23 Supporting the Holistic Council Health Coach Radio is a podcast that dives deep into the world of health and fitness coaching, brought to you by Primal Health Coach Institute, founded by the renowned Mark Sisson. Join your hosts, Erin and Laura, both proud graduates of Primal Health Coach Institute, as they share inspiring stories and expert insights on elevating your coaching practice. If you're curious about transforming your life through the power of health and/or fitness coaching, visit primalhealthcoach.com/hcr/. Discover the transformative journey of Primal living and explore how Primal Health Coach Institute can empower you to make a real impact on people's lives.