Sounds Like A Cult The Cult of Life Coaches
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Sep 12, 2023 This podcast explores the cult-like tendencies within the unregulated life coaching industry. The hosts share their experiences with finding a life coach and the confusion between coaches and therapists. They discuss the origins of life coaching and its lack of regulation, highlighting the pros and cons of the industry. The podcast also delves into the influence of Feng Shui and manifestation in achieving goals. The hosts reflect on the appeal of becoming a life coach and the potential risks involved.
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Misleading Life Coach Experience
- Isa Medina and Amanda Montell both unknowingly went to life coaches thinking they were therapists.
- They felt misled as their coaches disclosed they were not licensed therapists only after sessions started.
Life Coaching's Regulatory Gap
- Life coaching is unregulated, allowing anyone to claim the title without formal credentials.
- There exist some certification programs, but lack of accountability is a core issue in the field.
Life Coaching vs Therapy Contrast
- Life coaches focus on the present and future with action-oriented plans, unlike therapists who focus on past and insight.
- Experts disagree if life coaches give advice directly or just facilitate clients' own discoveries.