The Life Coach School Podcast: Bonus Episode Summary
Episode Title: From Binge Eater to Bodybuilder with Nan Saysana
Release Date: September 19, 2024
Host/Author: Brooke Castillo
Guest: Nan Saysana
Introduction to Nan Saysana
In this compelling bonus episode of The Life Coach School Podcast, host Brooke Castillo introduces her guest, Nan Saysana—a certified life and weight loss coach from France. Nan shares her transformative journey from struggling with binge eating to becoming a dedicated bodybuilder. With over five years of experience coaching 50 scholars weekly at The Life Coach School, Nan offers invaluable insights into the power of coaching across languages and cultures.
Nan’s Personal Journey: From Binge Eater to Bodybuilder
Nan begins by recounting her long battle with binge eating, a struggle that spanned three decades. As an English teacher in Paris, she often turned to food to cope with stress and emotions—a habit ingrained from childhood learnings that discouraged her from expressing feelings openly.
Notable Quote:
"For 30 years, I would eat tons of food whenever I felt bad or good, just because I didn't know what to do with my emotions." — Nan Saysana [04:05]
Nan vividly describes her past eating habits: indulging in burgers, fries, and Nutella without mindfulness, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and physical discomfort.
Transformation Through Coaching:
Discovering Brooke’s Model and participating in The Life Coach School’s certification programs marked a turning point. Nan learned to shift her mindset from impulsive eating to conscious, healthy choices. This mental shift enabled her to lose weight, reduce dress sizes, and build muscle, ultimately transforming her body and life.
Notable Quote:
"Thanks to the model, I discovered that my thoughts about food were the problem, not the foods or my body." — Nan Saysana [27:40]
Coaching in Native Language: Expanding Reach in France
One of Nan’s significant insights is the importance of offering coaching in one’s native language. In France, where 72% of the population doesn’t speak English confidently, coaching in French makes the model more accessible and effective.
Key Points:
- Enhanced Expression: Clients articulate their thoughts more clearly in their native language.
- Increased Comfort: Speaking in French removes the barrier of language proficiency, allowing clients to focus on personal growth.
- Deeper Coaching Sessions: Clarity and comfort lead to more profound and faster-reaching goals.
Notable Quote:
"Using the language we're most comfortable in if we want to make lasting changes in our lives." — Nan Saysana [09:30]
Nan emphasizes the untapped potential in non-English speaking European markets, highlighting the global applicability of the coaching model.
Insights from Coaching Fifty Scholars Weekly for Five Years
Having coached fifty scholars daily for five years, Nan shares five critical insights derived from her extensive experience:
1. Coaching in Your Own Language Enhances Effectiveness
As discussed, providing coaching in clients' native languages significantly boosts their ability to express themselves, feel comfortable, and achieve goals more swiftly.
Notable Quote:
"There’s a huge possibility for life coaches to make a difference by coaching in their native tongue." — Nan Saysana [13:15]
2. Changing Your Thoughts Breaks Bad Habits and Fosters Good Ones
Nan illustrates how altering thought patterns can dismantle detrimental habits like binge eating and cultivate positive behaviors, such as maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Notable Quote:
"Changing your thoughts can help you break free from bad habits and achieve your dreams." — Nan Saysana [20:45]
3. The Model’s Versatility: Coaching Anybody on Anything
The Life Coach School’s model is universally applicable, allowing coaches to assist clients with a diverse range of issues—from weight loss and fitness to interpersonal relationships and career challenges.
Notable Quote:
"With the model, you can coach anybody on anything." — Nan Saysana [24:10]
4. Coaches Also Need Coaching to Succeed and Help Others Better
Even seasoned coaches benefit from ongoing coaching. Nan candidly shares her insecurities and the realization that personal struggles do not impede one’s ability to effectively coach others.
Notable Quote:
"Master coaches need coaching too. Just like a great hairdresser needs someone else to cut their hair." — Nan Saysana [30:20]
5. The Model Helps Manage Our Primitive Brain for Lasting Change
The model provides tools to oversee and regulate the primitive parts of our brains, ensuring that actions align with our long-term goals and aspirations.
Notable Quote:
"The model will always help us manage our primitive brain and make lasting changes." — Nan Saysana [35:50]
Applying the Model: Real-Life Success Stories
Nan shares inspiring stories of clients who have successfully applied the model to overcome various challenges:
- Suzanne: Began running despite a hectic schedule and single parenthood, achieving balance and happiness.
- Catherine: Incorporated walking, stair climbing, and belly dancing, resulting in significant weight loss and improved blood pressure.
- Annelie: Learned to say no to dessert, fostering confidence and personal satisfaction.
- Vanessa: Enhanced eating habits and gut health, feeling more vibrant and alive.
- Laurence: Turned binge eating urges into a fun game by building Jenga towers, gaining control over her impulses.
Notable Quote:
"You can use the model and create the extraordinary life that you want." — Nan Saysana [33:30]
Embracing Change and Future Opportunities
As Get Coached concludes in December 2024, Nan remains optimistic about the future. She encourages listeners to continue leveraging the model for personal growth and highlights the enduring relevance of coaching.
Notable Quote:
"The end of Get Coached is actually not the end, but the beginning." — Nan Saysana [40:15]
Nan underscores the perpetual need for coaching, given the inherent nature of the human brain and the continuous potential for growth and change.
Conclusion and Special Bonus Gift
Wrapping up the episode, Nan reinforces the five key insights and offers a special bonus gift—a cheat sheet summarizing these insights, along with an exclusive extra insight. She invites listeners to download it from the episode’s show notes and encourages them to connect via her website and social media channels.
Final Quote:
"If one person has done it, then another can do it too. And that means you." — Nan Saysana [44:50]
Recap of Five Key Insights
- Coaching in Your Own Language: Enhances expression, comfort, and goal achievement.
- Changing Your Thoughts: Breaks bad habits and fosters good ones.
- Model’s Versatility: Enables coaching on any topic for any individual.
- Coaches Need Coaching: Continuous personal and professional development is essential.
- Managing the Primitive Brain: Facilitates lasting changes through mental regulation.
Final Thoughts
Nan’s journey exemplifies the profound impact that thoughtful coaching and mindset shifts can have on one’s life. Her dedication to helping others overcome challenges, coupled with her personal transformation, serves as an inspiring testament to the power of The Life Coach School’s model. Whether you’re seeking to change a habit, achieve a goal, or become a coach yourself, Nan’s story offers valuable lessons and hope.
Don’t Miss Out:
Download Nan’s special bonus gift—a cheat sheet summarizing the five insights and an exclusive extra insight—available in the episode’s show notes. Visit thecravingscoach.fr and follow Nan on Instagram and YouTube for more insights and support.
Thank you for tuning in to this empowering episode of The Life Coach School Podcast!