As a professional in the helping space, you’ve likely encountered clients struggling with body image—even if that’s not what they originally came to you for. Whether you’re a nutritionist, therapist, fitness professional, or health coach, body image plays a critical role in how your clients relate to food, health, movement, and themselves.
In this episode, I’m giving you a full overview of what you can expect inside the Body Image Coaching Mentorship—a live, six-week professional training that teaches you how to integrate evidence-informed, client-centered body image coaching into your practice. This is our fifth round of the mentorship, and it keeps evolving with powerful upgrades based on student feedback.
We’re not just talking theory—we’re focusing on application. This program is about doing the real work with real people using a clear, repeatable coaching process. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to address body image concerns or worried your own struggles disqualify you from helping others, this mentorship is designed with you in mind.
Why I Created the Body Image Coaching Mentorship
I created this mentorship because science alone doesn’t transform body image. What makes the real difference is coaching. Specifically, Cognitive Behavioral Coaching, the gold standard when it comes to transforming how clients think, feel, and behave in relation to their bodies.
Most clients don’t come to you asking to fix their body image. But as you work with them, you’ll notice how body dissatisfaction gets in the way of their goals. Whether it’s disordered eating patterns or exercise burnout, these behaviors often trace back to distorted body beliefs.
This mentorship bridges the gap between knowledge and coaching practice. It’s designed for professionals who already do amazing work in other fields and want to confidently include body image work in their approach.
What Makes The Body Image Coaching Mentorship Different?
This isn’t another course filled with research slides and hours of pre-recorded content. This is a live, interactive mentorship with a 100% completion rate—something unheard of in the online education space. Every session is structured to give you practical coaching tools and real-time support.
We’ve also added a 90-minute practicum session where we break down real client cases. You’ll have the option to bring your own or use our case bank. This hands-on experience helps you understand different presentations of body image distress and how to respond with effective coaching strategies.
Inside the 6-Week Mentorship Structure
Each week focuses on a key part of the body image coaching process:
Week 1: Body Image Fundamentals
We start with what body image really is and how to approach it. This session lays the groundwork by exploring weight stigma, internalized beliefs, and intersectionality.
Week 2: Introducing Body Image Work
Most clients don’t realize body image is the root issue. I’ll teach you how to start the conversation and provide you with a screening tool to guide your assessment.
Week 3: Transforming Body Image
This is where cognitive behavioral coaching comes in. We explore how to shift beliefs and create sustainable mindset change.
Week 4: Acceptance and Nervous System Safety
You’ll learn how to create safety in the body using embodiment tools and nervous system regulation. This is crucial for deep healing.
Week 5: Liberation and Redefining Self
We focus on unlearning protective behaviors and building new ones aligned with body neutrality. This is where we support clients in reshaping their lives free from body shame.
Week 6: Practicum and Case Study Review
Live coaching, client cases, and direct feedback. This is where you apply everything in real time with my support.
New Bonus Trainings
You’ll also get two bonus recorded classes:
Thin Privilege in Practice – An interview with a thin provider on how to responsibly navigate body image work from a place of privilege.
Women, Body, and Power – A look into how culture, patriarchy, and systemic oppression shape our body image struggles.
These extras will help you build context and confidence when working with diverse clients.
The Difference Between The Body Image Coaching Mentorship and the Non-Diet Coaching Certification
The Body Image Coaching Mentorship is a focused, short-term training that teaches you how to coach clients through body image distress using a clear, five-step framework. It’s designed for professionals who want practical, hands-on tools to integrate into their existing work—without committing to a full coaching certification.
The Non-Diet Coaching Certification, on the other hand, is a comprehensive, trauma-informed training that goes much deeper. In the certification, you’ll:
Learn the full Cognitive Behavioral Coaching framework
Practice and embody advanced coaching skills
Get in-depth training on food, body image, health, and business coaching
Study trauma, nervous system regulation, and inclusive care at a deeper level
Think of it this way:
The Mentorship gives you the tools to start integrating body image work right away.
The Certification trains you to become a fully equipped, weight-neutral coach across multiple domains.
And yes—if you join the mentorship and later decide to enroll in the certification, your tuition is fully credited toward the program. So you can start now and go deeper later if you choose.
Final Thoughts: This Is for You If…
You’re a practitioner ready to confidently support clients with body image distress. You value intersectionality, embodiment, and an anti-oppression approach to care. And most of all, you want to learn a practical, client-centered coaching process that works.
We kick off April 8th and spots are limited. If you have questions, reach out on Instagram @stephdodier or shoot us an email at [email protected].
I’d love to support you inside the mentorship.
What You’ll Learn from This Podcast Episode on The Body Image Coaching Mentorship:
Why science alone won’t transform your client’s relationship with their body
The five-step process for body image coaching success
How to introduce body image work even when your client didn’t ask for it
How the Body Image Coaching Mentorship compares to full coaching certification
