It feels like everything is shifting in the online health coaching world lately, doesn’t it? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the five biggest trends reshaping our industry right now.

Whether you’re tired of spinning your wheels trying to sell low-ticket offers, or you’re burnt out from the constant hustle of content creation, this episode is going to help you understand why things feel harder than they used to, and what you can do to shift into a more sustainable, profitable business model.

I’ve been in this space for over a decade, and I can confidently say the past year and a half has brought some of the fastest and most dramatic changes I’ve ever seen.

I’m sharing what’s working (and what’s not) when it comes to offers, marketing, and sales, and giving you actionable insights on how to stay ahead of the curve. If you want to thrive online in 2025 and beyond, this is a must-listen.

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The world of online health coaching is shifting fast — driven by evolving client needs, AI-powered tools, and industry-wide burnout from outdated tactics.

If you’ve felt frustrated by low-ticket offers that don’t sell, non-stop content creation with vanishing results, or messy launch cycles that don’t stick — you’re not alone.

In 2025, standing still in the health coaching space is the fastest way to fall behind.

Here’s a breakdown of the 5 biggest trends I’m seeing reshape the online health coaching landscape — and exactly what you can do RIGHT NOW to make your business more sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable.

Let’s dive in.

Trend 1: The Course-Creator Bubble Is Bursting

Why simple “create once, sell forever” isn’t working anymore

A few years ago, launching a passive course felt like the ultimate dream: record a few lessons, upload to an LMS, let it generate income while you relax on the beach.

But today? Everyone and their mother has a course. Audiences are course-fatigued, skeptical, and burnt out from investing in programs that never deliver results.

Here’s what’s shifting:

• The market is oversaturated. If you coach anytime around nutrition, mindset, fitness, or wellness, there are already 10+ offers just like yours.

• People have been burned by low-quality or half-baked content.

• Information overload means nobody wants more content — especially without clear transformation built in.

• Even those with big platforms are struggling to convert on auto-generated course funnels.

Bottom line: A course that only delivers knowledge is unlikely to move the needle. What sells is transformation-driven, high-touch support, not bite-sized videos alone.

Action step: Before you build anything, map out what outcome clients will get.

Then design your offer around the implementation — including community, accountability, coaching support, tools, and progress structures that actually drive results.

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Trend 2: The Human + AI Blend: Personal Story, Embodiment & Thought Leadership

Artificial intelligence has made content production faster and easier than ever — but if you want to stand out, being human matters more than ever.

Why your personal story and conviction are your secret weapon

AI can whip up blog posts, generate slides, or caption a social post in seconds. But what it can’t replicate is authentic, vulnerable, lived experience:

1. Personal narrative unlocks trust
   Without a face behind your content, you’re just a content machine. People are hungry to connect with real humans — those who’ve walked paths similar to their own.

2. Embodied messaging proves credibility
   It’s not enough to teach habits — you need to show them in your life. Whether it’s a healthy morning ritual, a family mealtime routine, or the way you balance work and motherhood — walking your talk makes a difference.

3. Bold opinions differentiate
   When everywhere resembles AI-generated blandness, sharing strong stances — even ruffling a few feathers — boosts your visibility and attracts those who resonate with you.

Combining AI with personalization

Use AI to generate frameworks, draft captions, or brainstorm ideas — but always filter it through your voice:

• Add your story

• Highlight your perspectives

• Showcase the results you’ve personally achieved

Action Step

• Schedule a free-form “talking into the phone” session to capture personal moments to weave into your content.

• Write 1–2 posts a week where you share a real challenge, opinion, or stance that might make you uncomfortable to share publicly.

• Let AI support you with structure, but always inject your authenticity.

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Trend 3: High-Ticket, Low-Volume Offers Are Winning

Why more isn’t always better

In a landscape of rising ad prices and declining organic reach, high-ticket, low-volume offers are becoming the strategic sweet spot, especially for health coaches years into their business.

What’s driving the shift:

• Client Acquisition Costs are climbing
  Whether you’re paying in ad spend or sweat equity in content creation, lead generation is getting more expensive and time-consuming.

• Clients demand more support
  Selling low-ticket solutions often sets coaches up to run themselves ragged — churning through delivery or drowning in admin and follow-up.

• Sustainable growth = fewer, better clients
  A group program that enrolls 20 clients a month at $2,500 + ongoing support = $50k/month — without the content hamster wheel of 200+ low-ticket clients.

What high-ticket, low-volume coaches do differently

• Charge $2,000–$5,000+ per client (even if it’s not a 1:1 offer!)

• Combine group coaching + implementation support — no “set and forget”

• Lean on community + accountability to scale without burnout

Action Step

• Review your current offers with this in mind: are they priced low because you think they should be, or because you’re avoiding providing real support?

• Identify or prototype a “deep dive” version of an existing offer.

• Run a closed beta at a higher ticket and surface your unique transformation, then use early results to refine the structure and pricing.

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Trend 4: Human Connection & Access = The New Premium Features

Clients in 2025 care more about access to you than ticked-off bonuses or flashy portals.

Why personalization beats price

• Frustration matters more than cost
  Clients don’t just want content; they want someone who cares enough to coach them, address their pain points, catch their progress, and hold them accountable.

• Real results require real support
  It doesn’t need to be 1-on-1 forever, but programs must include access via coaching calls, forums moderated in real-time, or curated accountability pods.

• Your human connection is your distinct edge
  Every coach can produce a PDF or pre-recorded slide deck, but not every coach can make clients feel seen, heard, and safe to attempt change.

How top coaches are structuring connection

• Weekly group calls + hot-seat coaching

• Supportive forums/chats, personally curated

• Accountability partnerships grouped by client focus

• Progress check-ins with responses or recommended action steps

• Thoughtful use of team members or certified support coaches

Action Step

• Audit your existing delivery: where do clients feel lonely or stuck?

• Carve out weekly/monthly interactive support moments.

• Use tech to scale: survey your clients, build small pods, hire virtual assistants or apprentices to help run group calls or check content questions.

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Trend 5: Evergreen Sales Are the New Launches

Launch culture fatigue

Gone are the days when a $100k launch every quarter was a sign of success. Here’s what’s changed:

• Clients don’t want to wait for the cart to open.

• They’re tired of FOMO deadlines & sales drama.

• They choose what’s available now — not “you have to wait for the next round.”

Why evergreen works better for health coaches

• Clients often need help when pain points hit. They aren’t on your launch schedule.

• You can test and refine messaging weekly or monthly — reacting to what actually converts.

• Evergreen models provide predictable revenue, less stress, and fewer spikes & valleys in your business.

Evergreen models still use scarcity — just smarter

Some tactics include:

• Limited intake windows (e.g. 8 new clients/month)

• Bonus offers tied to enrollment windows, not launches

• Webinar funnels that run monthly without hype

• Increased on-demand engagement, available whenever someone is ready

Action Step

• Choose one signature offer to convert into evergreen format.

• Test Evergreen messaging in emails, webinars, or lead magnets — at least monthly.

• Use metrics (clicks, purchases, waitlist signups) to adapt your language and program details based on real interest and objections.

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Bonus Trend 6: Longer Sales Cycles Demand More Touch Points

As prices increase and trust becomes scarcer, natural sales objections surface:

• “What if it doesn’t work?”

• “I’ve tried other coaches and failed.”

• “I need answers before I purchase.”

That means you need more than one email or IG post to convert.

The sales journey now requires multiple touchpoints:

• A lead magnet or quiz that starts building trust

• Email sequences that deliver value & social proof

• Group webinar or training events you host frequently

• Q&A sessions that tackle objections live

• Personalized follow-ups (DMs, discovery calls)

Action Step

• Map your funnel: Identify where most prospects are dropping off.

• Build in 4–5 micro commitments before asking for a sale.

• Use DMs or discovery calls as low-pressure human outreach.

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Let’s Recap: Key Trends in Online Health Coaching

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How to Adapt: 5-Step Action Blueprint

Want to put this into action? Here’s a condensed transformation pathway:

Step 1. Audit Your Offers

• Which of your programs rely solely on info?

• Where can you weave in human support or coaching?

• Is your pricing aligned with impact?

Step 2. Refine Messaging & Storytelling

• Write 3–5 social posts or emails showcasing your story, beliefs, and frameworks.

• Use AI to draft, but always overlay your tone and values.

Step 3. Pilot a High-Ticket Group Program

• Identify a flagship offer priced $2K+.

• Design with implementation: group coaching calls, accountability partners, progress tracking.

• Recruit 5–10 beta participants to test, get feedback & results.

Step 4. Build an Evergreen Sales Funnel

• Launch a value-driven lead magnet (e.g., 3-step checklist, starter kit).

• Design a low-pressure nurture email funnel.

• Create a webinar or mini training that answers critical objections.

• Invite contacts for discovery calls or invite-only onboarding, and keep funnels fresh monthly.

Step 5. Track & Adapt

• Monitor lead flow, engagement, webinar attendance, call booking rate, conversion rates.

• Optimize monthly: Test different CTA styles, fresh social posts, adjust email frequency, tweak webinar positioning.

• Use insights to improve future cohorts or launches.

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Final Thoughts

The online health coaching trends for 2025 signal a move away from passive, information-based models toward human-first, transformation-driven experiences.

As an industry veteran since 2012, I’ve never seen the market shift so dramatically, but I’ve seen that those who adapt win.

If you’re tired of content overwhelm, sporadic launches, and chasing low-ticket clients, this is your second chance to lead with purpose: by focusing on the results you deliver, the relationships you build, and the systems you implement to support them.

Your perspective, voice, and conviction aren’t just optional… they’re your most powerful business assets.

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Want Straightforward Support?

If you’re ready to accelerate this shift — to design a signature offer, set up an evergreen system, and grow without burnout , I invite you to check out my free “Enroll High‑Paying Health Clients Every Week” mini-course.

DM me “INFO” on Instagram @lauraschoenfeldrd and I’ll send the link.

You’re doing important work as a health coach or practitioner, and in the right structure, it can be sustainable, profitable, and deeply enjoyable.

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