Why Everyone Could Use a Health Coach Right Now

By: Eva Schmidt, FNP-BC, NBC-HWC, PCC, CEC

It may come as no surprise to learn that we are living in a health crisis. Chronic disease is up, stress is constant, and despite all the information at our fingertips, most people still don’t know how to take care of themselves. Enter the health coach. Not a luxury, not a trend — right now, a health coach is what everyone needs. And here’s why.

Information overload isn’t helping anyone. We’ve got access to more health information than ever: podcasts, YouTube, TikTok advice, expert blogs, and online programs. Everywhere you turn, someone is selling the secret to better health. But instead of clarity, most people end up overwhelmed and paralyzed. Keto or vegan? Fasting or grazing? Gym workouts or bodyweight at home?

A health coach cuts through the noise. They don’t throw more advice at you. They figure out what works best for you. That is the key difference. A coach helps you take knowledge and turn it into action — real changes, not just intentions.

Everyone knows what they “should” be doing: exercise more, eat better, sleep earlier, and manage stress. But knowing isn’t doing. Most people struggle to stay consistent. Why? Because change is uncomfortable and motivation doesn’t last.

Habits are hard to build alone. Health coaches understand behavior. They help you work with your brain, not against it. They help you create accountability, break goals into manageable steps, and adapt when life inevitably gets messy. You’re not trying to be perfect. You’re trying to make progress. Coaches help you keep moving forward.

There is no single path to health. What works for a 25-year-old athlete won’t work for a 45-year-old desk worker with kids. A health coach tailors strategies to your life, your body, and your preferences. They look at your sleep, stress, nutrition, fitness, and habits, and then build a plan around you, not around some generic ideal.

That kind of personalization is powerful. It means your plan is realistic, sustainable, and built around who you are, not who someone else thinks you should be. Or even who you think you should be.

You can’t separate physical health from mental health. Anxiety, burnout, and depression affect energy levels, eating habits, and the motivation to move. The reverse is true as well. Poor nutrition, chronic stress, and lack of sleep all worsen mental health.

Health coaches understand this. They are trained to take a holistic view. They help you find the root causes rather than just applying short-term fixes. They guide you toward lifestyle changes that improve both your body and your mind. That kind of support can change everything.

The sad truth is that our healthcare system isn’t built for prevention. Most healthcare systems are reactive. You get sick, and you go to the doctor. But by the time you’re in the clinic, things have already gone wrong. As much as many doctors would like to help with long-term change, they simply don’t have time to sit down with you for an hour to talk about daily habits. That’s not what they are trained for, and it’s not how the system is set up.

Health coaches help fill that gap. They work to prevent illness before it starts. They help improve daily decisions before you’re on medication, before you’re burned out, and before you hit a wall. In that way, coaching is not an extra expense. It is an investment that saves you time, money, and health over the long term.

We live in a hyper-individualistic culture. Everyone is supposed to figure it out alone. But health isn’t meant to be a solo journey. Athletes have coaches. CEOs have advisors and consultants. So why shouldn’t everyone else have support too?

Having a health coach means having someone in your corner, someone who sees your potential and helps you see it as well. They help you get back on track when you fall off. That kind of support makes a real difference. It’s not just about willpower. It’s about connection, structure, and meaningful support.

Let’s face it. Life keeps coming at us. It’s getting busier and more demanding all the time. Most people are juggling work, family, finances, and a nonstop flow of responsibilities. Health often ends up on the back burner until something breaks. Coaches help you make your health a priority without adding more stress. They help you work smarter rather than harder.

Want to work out but only have 20 minutes a day? A coach can help you design a plan for that. Struggling with energy crashes in the afternoon? They’ll look at your meals and your sleep. Feeling overwhelmed? They’ll help you build routines that calm your mind and bring structure to your day. Coaches provide focus in the middle of chaos.

Let’s be real. Most people don’t stick to goals when no one is watching. That’s not a character flaw. It’s human nature. But having someone to check in with, someone who actually cares if you show up, can change everything.

Coaching isn’t about cheerleading. It’s about tracking progress, solving problems, and pushing through resistance. Whether your goal is to lose weight, manage stress, build strength, or simply feel better day to day, consistent accountability increases your chances of success.

A good coach doesn’t just tell you what to do. They teach you how to make better decisions for yourself. Over time, you become more self-aware, more confident, and more in control of your habits. That is real empowerment. You don’t just get results — you learn how to keep them.

In a world full of quick fixes and dependency traps, that kind of support is rare. And it’s exactly what we need. Your energy, your mood, your productivity, your relationships — it all comes back to health. When you feel good, everything in life gets easier. When you don’t, everything gets harder.

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to make a change. A health coach can help you stop drifting and start building a life that actually feels good to live in. That’s not hype. That is what coaching is for.

We all need support, especially when it comes to our health. The world is moving fast, and stress, distractions, and burnout are part of everyday life. But staying healthy isn’t just about surviving. It’s about living fully. Health coaches help bridge the gap between knowing and doing, and between where you are now and where you want to be.

That is why everyone needs a health coach, now more than ever.