For centuries we have been taught the importance of physical health, while mental health has largely been dismissed and neglected. Finances can play a huge part in this, as people are often forced to choose between tending to a broken bone or a shattered spirit.
Even more than that, there is little understanding of the critical role mental health plays in one’s overall well-being. The irony of it all is that overlooking mental health can directly impact physical health.
Mental Healthcare Is Healthcare
Health coaching is a perfect illustration of how our well-being is directly tied to both physical and mental health. Considering health coaching is more of a partnership, their approach is vastly different from that of a traditional doctor. A health coach guides you on your healthcare journey and provides the tools you need to care for yourself, whereas a doctor treats current symptoms.
When we feel pain, it’s our bodies communicating with us. The problem is, identifying that distress and the root cause is not a linear process. This is why so many people with chronic pain—whether physical, mental, or both—find themselves meeting with endless doctors, consultation after consultation. Some answers are simply just…not simple. Health coaches work with you to uncover the real hindrances in your life. They’re not looking for a cookie-cutter answer, they’re looking for your answer.
Thanks to today’s technology, we have access to an abundance of information, research, and insights from the world’s most influential healthcare professionals. We connected with some of them to discuss their relationship with the healthcare system. Here we have some incredible wellness advice they’ve shared with us, for both those looking for guidance and those looking to guide others.
The Mind-Body Connection
With the go-go-go culture of the modern world, individuals are burning out before they even recognize a problem. It’s easy to blame frantic behavior on stressors like career, family, and finances, but it’s not as easy to slow down. While the pressures that lead to burnout can feel out of our hands, putting your health and wellness first doesn’t have to be.
Naples-based chiropractor, Dr. Nateja Tomsin of The Collective Chiropractic, says, “The state of our nervous system is so incredibly important to how our body is functioning overall. When people are stuck in a state of sympathetic overdrive, meaning our nervous system is constantly in protection mode, our body and nervous system is focused on one thing – survival.”
Who better to speak on the relationship between mind and body? Clients may come to her with specific pain points, but she doesn’t only focus on their current health. Tomsin continues, “In our office, we focus on restoring the balance and function of the nervous system back into a parasympathetic state, so our bodies’ own innate healing can take place. We cannot heal and thrive when our body is signaling danger.”
Food Is Fuel
While health coaches have an array of niches, the nutrients we give our body will always be extremely relevant to all aspects of our health.
“If you can heal your digestive system, you can heal your entire body.” HatchPath nutritionists speak on the power of eating right and explain how the digestive system is the foundation of good health. Listening to your body and tuning into your needs is step one of healthy living, but nutritionists make a strong point. “There are as many nutrition plans in this world as there are people,” shares a HatchPath nutritionist.
Health Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All
One huge misconception when it comes to health and wellness is that there’s one checklist to follow. Having a healthy lifestyle looks different for everyone, but actually wanting better for yourself is a prerequisite. A health coach is there to help, guide, and support you, but they can’t make you desire better health.
“Bad habits can be unlearned to make way for good habits to form. Having willpower is key to seeing great results! Trust yourself and the process.”
Wherever you are in life, chances are you’ve battled with bad habits. HatchPath health coaches have a positive mentality that relies on trust and patience. They aim to help individuals move out of their own way so that they can truly heal. The powerful transformations they witness are what motivates them to continue helping others.
The Importance of Ongoing Support
As unique as every HatchPath health coach is, there is one thing they all have in common: a passion for what they do. With the collaborative nature of health coaching, there has to be a certain level of authenticity. Coaches are in this field because they want to help others, but they excel because they understand others.
“The purpose of coaching is to help people recognize the tools they already have and unearth their own solutions. Essentially, we teach the man to fish. We don’t simply throw a one-size-fits-all approach at the man and leave him to his own devices. We don’t medicate; we guide and empower. Our own expertise simply illuminates the path already before people.”
This statement perfectly articulates the complexities of mental health and the impact a coach can have. The feeling of being misunderstood by a healthcare professional may leave you feeling worse than when you started. A lack of answers can stir frustration, and individuals are then left with nothing other than a large medical bill. As health coaches emphasize, looking within is the key to finding answers. You just need some guidance along the way, and ongoing support is essential in reaching your true self.
Taking care of your mental health is an endless journey, but it doesn’t have to be a burden. Each moment you dedicate to your health is a step in the right direction. Join the HatchPath community to thrive or help others thrive.
Find Your Perfect Health Coach on HatchPath
With a huge community of experts in both physical and emotional wellness, there is a HatchPath health coach that can help you unveil your purpose.
Find them today at www.hatchpath.io.
Become a Health Coach with HatchPath
If you think becoming a health coach is your calling, there’s no better time than now to kick off your practice. With the flexibility and customization of HatchPath’s platform, you can explore this new career at your own pace.
Get started for free today at: www.hatchpath.io.
Jordan is the CEO and Founder of HatchPath—an online marketplace connecting clients with health coaches. He knew that coaches were the missing link in the healthcare system, and he knew there had to be a better way to find them. Jordan created HatchPath out of his desire for holistic healthcare that works and to connect as many people as possible to the right people who can help them.
Call 239.361.6704, email: jordan@hatchpath.io, and visit: hatchpath.io for more information, and find him on Instagram: jordandunin