I hope you enjoy this conversation with my friend Catherine who is a Holistic Health Coach, Certified personal trainer and founder of Rise Holistic Health in Seattle, Washington.

You can find her at:
Instagram- @theholisticbiscuit
riseholistichealth.com : for her 9 week food freedom program, group programs, and online cooking classes

:41- Can you please share your journey with us?

Grew up in Louisiana, then moved to Seattle and changed her life. Met a personal trainer and lost 130 lbs
Went back to school & then became a trainer
Realized that there is more than food & exercise

4:00- When you were transitioning from personal training to your own business- what was your vision?

Wanted to build a tribe of strong women!
Integrative wellness practice that she know works with in Seattle

5:30- Who is part of Rise Holistic Health?

The Rise Collective- a Collective of independent business owners who want to brand the same way
Rise regenerative medicine- sports medicine & anti-aging
Rise Chiropractic & functional medicine
Rise holistic health
Massage therapist- warrior wellness
Naturopath - specializes in neurofeedback


6:50- What were some of the biggest challenges you faced during your journey?

Big move from Louisiana to Seattle
She was giving so much of herself and needed to not put herself last
Finally had time to focus on herself- self care



10:02- Changing self talk- the next best thought

I hate my thigh—> I would like to not hate my thighs—> I am grateful for what my thighs can do for me —> I love my thighs


14:30- How do women break through societal pressure?

Looking at your own worthiness
Society keeps women small- wellness industry, beauty industry, glass ceilings in work
WE can work on what is happening inside us- looking at what is actually triggering me
Looking at the social norms - Stepping into your power
19:50- What is the best verbiage to compliment someone who is losing weight / creating a big lifestyle change?

The toxicity of just using weight as a compliment
For personal trainers or coaches- focusing on how strong they have became
“you are glowing”
“you are vibrant, are you feeling good?”
“you look really happy, are you feeling happy?”
Sometimes just do not say anything at all


24:00 - Perception of health and wellness has one definition in mainstream culture, How do you help people realize that everyone has different definitions of health?

Getting deeper into the why-
The physical/ performance goals have nothing to do with the reason they want to change
Want to feel loved, worthy, have freedom

27:30 - How did you get the idea to transition from personal trainer to health coach?

Her own journey and finding what she was most passionate about


29:53- The most beneficial way to have food freedom?

Her 9 week method
The most powerful tenants:
Self awareness - looking at your thoughts - unpacking belief systems
What is your history with food- how is it serving you
Removing scarcity of food- let yourself eat whatever you want to
Learning how to reconnect with your food - it is nourishment - feed body well and satisfy your soul

35:30- Common things you see with clients?

Clients come to her for different reasons
Food freedom
Gut Health Issues

39:40- Where do you feel most alive?

By the water/ or in nature

41:40- An example of an exercise you would do with clients or in a group-

A compass that has 8 points - filling in the dots to see all aspects of your life
47:20- What programs do you offer?

1:1 food coaching program
Group program online
1:1 coaching
Virtual cooking classes every other Tuesday