We’re looking forward to introducing you to Rachel Feldman . Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Rachel, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
I’m Proud of Breaking the Struggle
This isn’t an easy post to write — but it’s an important one.
Because today, I’m not just reflecting.
I’m celebrating something I never thought I’d be able to say:
I am proud of breaking the cycle.
For years, my relationship with food and my body wasn’t just “unhealthy.” It was a survival strategy.
What looked like just digestive issues on the outside — bloating, discomfort, inflammation —
was actually the residue of trauma.
What looked like disordered eating — binging, purging, restricting —
was my way of trying to gain control in a world that had once stripped it from me.
I lived in that chaos for far too long.
And I know I’m not the only one.
So if you’re there right now, I see you.
But here’s what I want to say:
Healing is possible.
Not overnight. Not in a linear way.
But it is possible.
My turning point came when I finally said, “I can’t white-knuckle my way through this anymore.”
I started trauma-informed therapy.
I committed to EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and RTM (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories).
And for the first time, I began to untangle my nervous system from the pain of my past.
These modalities didn’t just “manage” my symptoms.
They helped me reprocess the memories at the root of my suffering.
They helped my body finally exhale.
They helped me trust food, trust my body, and trust myself again.
I’m not sharing this for sympathy.
I’m sharing this to say: healing isn’t always pretty, but it’s worth it.
I am proud of how far I’ve come.
I am proud that my story didn’t end in shame or silence.
I am proud that I get to support others now — with deep empathy and real tools.
Whether you’re in the struggle, breaking the cycle, or somewhere in between —
know this: your healing is valid, your story matters, and you are worthy of peace in your body.
And if no one’s told you lately?
I’m proud of you too.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
When I first started my health coaching business, I was fueled by passion and a deep desire to help others—but like so many new coaches, I struggled to turn that passion into profit. In my first year, I made just $13K. I was doing all the things — posting on social media, trying to build a website, creating content from scratch — and constantly second-guessing myself. It was exhausting. What changed everything was when I stopped chasing every trend and focused on building a signature program that actually solved a specific problem for my ideal client. That clarity gave me the confidence to show up consistently, and it gave my audience a clear path to say “yes.” By year three, I had scaled to a six-figure business — not through hustle alone, but through strategy, simplicity, and aligned offers.
Today, I help health and wellness coaches build the kind of business I wish I had when I started. At YourHealthCoachBiz.com, I offer done-for-you content, workshops, and signature programs so coaches can spend less time behind the scenes and more time transforming lives. I also host the Healthy Hustle Podcast, where I share real, unfiltered conversations about what it takes to grow a profitable wellness business without burnout. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, my mission is to make your journey easier, faster, and more fulfilling — because building a business shouldn’t mean sacrificing your health or your sanity.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who to be, I was a deeply curious, intuitive, and creative soul. I felt things intensely — other people’s emotions, the energy in a room, the unspoken stories behind their words. I was always asking questions, always seeking meaning. I loved creating, helping, dreaming, and imagining what was possible. I moved through the world with sensitivity and heart, long before I was told those things were “too much.” I trusted my gut. I followed my joy. I didn’t worry about being polished or perfect — I just was. Raw, real, and full of wonder.
But somewhere along the way, the world stepped in. I was told to quiet down, to shrink, to be more logical and less emotional. I learned to push down my feelings, hide my intuition, and strive for approval instead of alignment. I chased perfection, hustled for worthiness, and wore burnout like a badge of honor. It took time — and a lot of unlearning — to find my way back to that original version of me. Today, I carry her with me in everything I do. She reminds me that I don’t have to perform or prove. I just have to show up as I am — heart wide open, purpose clear, and voice unapologetically mine.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
I was 25 when everything shifted. For so long, I had been running — from the pain, the trauma, the shame that felt too big to carry. I feared what would happen if I really looked at it. I thought healing meant reliving it all, drowning in it. So I built walls. I stayed busy. I wore strength like armor and kept people at a distance. But beneath all of that was a scared version of me that just wanted to be seen, held, and heard. At 25, I got tired of living like I was broken. I realized the only way out was through — and for the first time, I stopped fearing my pain and started facing it with compassion.
What I found was that my pain didn’t destroy me — it freed me. When I stopped hiding from it, I was able to take back my voice. I no longer saw my past as something to be ashamed of, but as proof of my resilience, my depth, and my strength. The work wasn’t easy — it took therapy, EMDR, support, and a lot of learning to trust myself again. But it gave me my life back. And more than that, it gave me purpose. Today, I use my story not as a wound, but as a way to empower others. Because when we stop fearing our pain, we stop letting it control us — and we start turning it into our most powerful source of truth and impact.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me looks polished — the reels, the curated captions, the confident voice in podcasts and videos. It’s the part of me that knows how to lead, how to educate, how to inspire. And it’s real… but it’s not the whole truth. Behind the scenes, there are moments when I feel unsure, disconnected, or like I’m holding it all together with duct tape and grit. Sometimes I wonder if people would still listen if they saw the messy drafts, the quiet doubts, or the parts of me that still ache. Social media gives us filters — not just visual ones, but emotional ones too. And while I believe in showing up as a leader, I’ve also realized that leadership doesn’t mean hiding the human.
So is that version of me on social media really me? Yes — but it’s just a fraction. It’s the me who’s learned how to share value. The me who knows her mission. But the full version of me includes the soft days, the overwhelmed mornings, the healing that still happens behind the curtain. I’m learning how to let more of her into the spotlight — not just because it’s authentic, but because I know the world doesn’t need another perfect coach. It needs real ones. And if I want to build true connection and trust, I have to keep showing up — not just as the brand, but as the whole person behind it.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I knew I had just 10 years left to live, I would stop wasting time trying to be who I think I should be and finally give myself full permission to be who I truly am. I’d stop shrinking myself to make others comfortable, stop second-guessing my intuition, and stop saying “yes” when my soul is screaming “no.” I would stop chasing perfection, stop waiting for the right moment, and stop giving energy to people or things that drain me. I’d stop over-explaining, over-delivering, and overworking to prove my worth — because none of that would matter if I knew my time was limited. I’d let go of guilt, of deadlines that don’t align, and of dreams that were never mine in the first place.
Instead, I’d make space for more joy, more laughter, more slow mornings and wild nights. I’d choose connection over performance. Presence over pressure. I’d be bolder with my voice, freer with my creativity, and softer with myself. I’d make memories with the people I love, take the trips, write the book, dance barefoot, say what I really mean, and finally stop apologizing for taking up space. If I only had 10 years left, I’d live like I was already enough — because the truth is, I am. And so are you.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://yourhealthcoachbiz.com and www.rachelafeldman.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelafeldman/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-feldman-business-coach/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelfeldmanbusinesscoach
