Episode 25 - Coaching with Compassion

Hi, love—and welcome back to Becoming Her.It’s Steph here—Jeanetta’s partner, usually behind the scenes editing and producing these weekly episodes. But this week, I had the honor of producing a powerful conversation between Jeanetta and movement educator Natali Kummer, and I wanted to step forward to share what resonated with me most.I fell in love with movement through yoga a few decades ago—but I came to strength training much later. I only began my strength journey a year and a half ago, and now? I can’t imagine life without my three-times-a-week strength sessions.This episode is full of the soft-yet-strong truths we don’t talk about enough:* The emotional labor of being a coach* The wisdom of knowing when to hold space—and when to step back* The permission to move with your cycle, not against it* The shift from “doing it all” to doing what’s alignedNatalie speaks so beautifully about how coaching isn’t just sets and reps—it’s presence, trust, and the kind of deep listening that can only come through lived experience. As someone still learning how to honor my own rhythms, this episode gave me so much to reflect on.I didn’t start learning about my cycle and hormones—or how to actually sync my workouts with my energy—until I took Jeanetta’s Empower Your Core 101 course last August. It completely shifted how I relate to movement and helped me understand that I don’t have to show up at 100% every day.And that’s what I want to leave you with:When you give yourself permission to be 80% on some days and rest when needed, those 100% days? They feel like 150%. It’s not just about energy—it’s about freedom. The freedom to honor your body’s natural rhythm instead of constantly pushing against it.Whether you’re a coach, a mover, or a woman trying to show up more honestly in your body and work—this one’s for you.Let us know what lands for you. We love hearing from you.Much Love,StephEpisode Summary:In this episode, Jeanetta welcomes her friend and fellow movement educator, Natalie Kummer, for a heart-centered, wisdom-rich conversation about embodied coaching, emotional intelligence, and cycle-based training for women.Together they explore:* How their friendship began through an immersive, emotionally challenging fitness experience* The importance of coaching styles that honor individual needs and nervous system states* What it means to hold space versus fix, and how powerful silence can be* The difference between training from templates vs. trusting your body* How syncing movement with the menstrual cycle (and post-menopause rhythms) supports longevity and self-compassion* What it really takes to become a deeply attuned, effective coach* Learning to say, “I’m not the coach for you”—and why that’s a sign of integrityYou’ll also hear Jeanetta reflect on the emotional work of closing her studio, how self-awareness shapes sustainable business, and the beauty of teaching women to listen to their internal rhythm—whether they’re bleeding, on birth control, or post-menopausal.Highlight Moments:* The sled story: when movement becomes emotional truth* How to coach someone without rescuing them* Reframing the luteal phase as powerful and efficient* Movement as data—not judgment* Why cycle-awareness is a tool, not a ruleTakeaway:Syncing movement with your body’s natural rhythm isn’t about rigid rules—it’s about self-study, grace, and sustainable strength. Whether you’re in follicular fire or luteal reflection, you get to move in a way that honors your whole self.Resources & Links:* Learn more about Natalie: * Website: https://natalikummer.com/* Follow her on Instagram: @nkummer* Follow her on Facebook* Join Jeanetta and the team at Soma Moon Wellness (update link if needed)* Stay tuned for the upcoming Hormonal Blueprint Course from Soma Moon Wellness! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit somamoonwellness.substack.com/subscribe