Episode 15: Why Health Coaches Are the Missing Link to Our Healthcare System: A Conversation with Elyse Wagner

What if the missing piece in our healthcare system isn't another prescription, but a person trained to actually guide you toward the change you already know you need to make?In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Elyse Wagner, founder and CEO of Elyse Wagner International, creator of A Nourished Business Academy and A Nourished Life, and one of the leading voices for health coaches worldwide. With over a decade of experience training more than 5,000 health coaches globally, Elyse is on a mission to transform one billion lives through what she calls ripple effect.Together they unpack:• Elyse's personal health journey that started at 13 years old and led to a celiac diagnosis in grad school • Why our current system is built on sick care instead of health care• The real gap between getting certified as a health coach and building a sustainable practice • What it means to live and lead from a place of nourishment instead of depletion • How health coaches are the bridge between knowing what to do and actually doing it • Where health coaching is headed in the next 5 to 10 yearsWhether you're a health coach, a healthcare provider, a dental hygienist, or someone who's just tired of being told what to do with your own body, this episode will make you stop and ask, "Why don't I already have a health coach?"Connect with Elyse: Website: elysewagner.com Instagram: @elysewagnerofficial LinkedIn: Elyse Wagner International Free Health Coach Leadership Summit: May 19th (link on her website)Join the conversation. Send me a message.🔗 Connect with me:Website: www.rootingwithinhealth.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rootingwithinhealthEmail: [email protected] in becoming a dental hygienist? Curious about what this career really looks like? This podcast gives you the real conversations behind the profession.Passionate about dental advocacy and reform? So am I. Follow along, speak up, and let's push for the changes this profession deserves.Want to be a guest on the show? Have a story to share or a topic you think needs to be heard? Reach out to: [email protected].*If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Disclaimer: Kimberly Williamson is a Registered Dental Hygienist, Certified Integrative Health Coach, and Registered Yoga Teacher, but is not YOUR RDH, health coach, or yoga teacher. The content shared in these episodes is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, dental, psychological, or legal advice. Always consult your physician, licensed therapist, or qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your health, wellness, or lifestyle.© 2026 Rooting Within Health. All...