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S2 EP 23 | The Biggest Coaching Mistake I Used to Make (Why Information Doesn't Create Change)
For years, I thought my job as a coach was to give people more information.
More recipes.
More PDFs.
More research.
More answers.
I was wrong.
In this episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John unpack one of the biggest coaching breakthroughs they've had after years of helping thousands of people lose weight, prevent and reverse chronic disease, and create lasting behavior change.
It all started with one simple text:
"What's your smoothie recipe?"
That question sparked a realization that completely changed the way Stefanie coaches.
Because maybe people aren't really looking for another recipe.
Maybe they're looking for a way to make change feel less uncomfortable.
Together, Stefanie and John explore why information alone rarely changes lives—and why participation, practice, and showing up again and again are what actually create lasting transformation.
In this episode:
🥤 Why another recipe probably isn't the answer
🚴 What over 20,000 miles of bike riding taught Stefanie about growth and possibility
🎙️ The biggest coaching mistake Stefanie used to make
🧠 Why information feels safe—but participation feels uncomfortable
🌱 How Plantspiration® became more than recipes, nutrition, and meal plans
❤️ Why people don't need another program—they need a place to practice
If you've ever found yourself saying...
👉 "I'll start Monday."
👉 "I just need one more plan."
👉 "I just need the right recipe."
👉 "I'll do it when life settles down."
This episode is for you.
Because maybe the answer isn't finding more information.
Maybe the answer is finally participating in the life you want.
Plantspiration® is a nonprofit organization helping people prevent and reverse chronic disease through whole-food, plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, behavior change, and compassionate community support. Through weekly coaching, education, and real-life practice, we're helping people stop dieting, start healing, and create change that actually lasts.
🌱 Learn more: https://linktr.ee/plantspiration
⭐ If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review, follow the podcast, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every review helps us reach more people with these life-changing conversations.
By Stefanie & John IgnoffoS2 EP 23 | The Biggest Coaching Mistake I Used to Make (Why Information Doesn't Create Change)
For years, I thought my job as a coach was to give people more information.
More recipes.
More PDFs.
More research.
More answers.
I was wrong.
In this episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John unpack one of the biggest coaching breakthroughs they've had after years of helping thousands of people lose weight, prevent and reverse chronic disease, and create lasting behavior change.
It all started with one simple text:
"What's your smoothie recipe?"
That question sparked a realization that completely changed the way Stefanie coaches.
Because maybe people aren't really looking for another recipe.
Maybe they're looking for a way to make change feel less uncomfortable.
Together, Stefanie and John explore why information alone rarely changes lives—and why participation, practice, and showing up again and again are what actually create lasting transformation.
In this episode:
🥤 Why another recipe probably isn't the answer
🚴 What over 20,000 miles of bike riding taught Stefanie about growth and possibility
🎙️ The biggest coaching mistake Stefanie used to make
🧠 Why information feels safe—but participation feels uncomfortable
🌱 How Plantspiration® became more than recipes, nutrition, and meal plans
❤️ Why people don't need another program—they need a place to practice
If you've ever found yourself saying...
👉 "I'll start Monday."
👉 "I just need one more plan."
👉 "I just need the right recipe."
👉 "I'll do it when life settles down."
This episode is for you.
Because maybe the answer isn't finding more information.
Maybe the answer is finally participating in the life you want.
Plantspiration® is a nonprofit organization helping people prevent and reverse chronic disease through whole-food, plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, behavior change, and compassionate community support. Through weekly coaching, education, and real-life practice, we're helping people stop dieting, start healing, and create change that actually lasts.
🌱 Learn more: https://linktr.ee/plantspiration
⭐ If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review, follow the podcast, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every review helps us reach more people with these life-changing conversations.