Are you a health coach frustrated by clients who ghost you or self-sabotage?

In this episode of Fuel The Flow, Valerie Feghali sits down with Dr. Kasey Orvidas to reveal the psychology of weight loss for coaches. 

We dive deep into why meal plans fail without behavior change, how to shift clients from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation, and the science of reframing "laziness" as a met need. If you are ready to stop feeling like an imposter and start mastering client retention through evidence-based mindset coaching, this conversation is your blueprint.

Dr. Kasey Orvidas holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a certified health and fitness coach who bridges the gap between academic research and practical application. She shares her proven strategies for handling non-compliant clients, building autonomy, and creating lasting results that go beyond willpower.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• 00:00 Intro: Valerie introduces Dr. Kasey Orvidas and the critical importance of coaching psychology.
• 01:11 Why Clients Don't Do the Work: Validating the frustration coaches feel when their perfect plans are ignored by clients.
• 03:56 Empathy vs. Rigidity: How to find the delicate balance between being a supportive listener and holding firm, professional boundaries.
• 07:29 Identity Shift: Strategies for moving clients from a "Fixed Mindset" (I can't change) to a "Growth Mindset" (I can learn).
• 14:28 The Motivation Spectrum: Understanding the difference between guilt-driven (extrinsic) motivation and value-driven (intrinsic) motivation.
• 17:45 Tapping Into Intrinsic Drives: Practical techniques to help clients discover the internal reasons that actually drive long-term adherence.
• 20:19 Visualizing Progress: How to help clients recognize and celebrate "wins" that have nothing to do with the number on the scale.
• 24:29 The Psychology of Self-Sabotage: Reframing "bad" behaviors as maladaptive solutions to valid needs rather than just moral failures.
• 27:52 Breaking Bad Habits: Dr. Kasey shares the "Cheez-Its Strategy"—using friction to disrupt mindless eating patterns.
• 31:08 Imposter Syndrome: How to maintain your confidence and authority as a coach, even when your clients are struggling or ghosting you.
• 34:34 The First Session Protocol: The exact conversation you need to have to set expectations early and prevent client disappointment later.
• 38:33 Dr. Kasey's Routine: Personal habits and self-talk strategies for maintaining a healthy mindset as a high-performing entrepreneur.

Resources Mentioned:

• 🎁 FREE GIFT: Get 5 free mindset & behavior change lessons (with PDFs) to help clients stick to the plan: https://www.healthmindsetcert.com/5-free-lessons-organic
• 👇 YOUR CONTENT HUB: Juggling meal plans and social content? Wellness Vault is your ultimate solution. Start your 7-day free trial: https://wellnessvault.com/

Connect with Dr. Kasey Orvidas:

• Website: https://www.kaseyorvidas.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkaseyjo/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotAnotherMindsetShow

Connect with Valerie Feghali:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/v.feghali/
• The Wellness Vault: https://wellnessvault.com/

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