Life, Mastered with Molly Claire 220. Holistic Approach to Coaching: An Interview with Leah Davidson, Lindsay Poelman, and Melanie Fay [Rebroadcast]
Today, I’m bringing you a special rebroadcast of one of the most powerful conversations ever shared on the podcast. I’m joined by three extraordinary women—Leah Davidson, Lindsay Poelman, and Melanie Fay—for a rich, grounded discussion about what it truly means to take a holistic approach to transformation, both in our own lives and as coaches.
Part of becoming a master coach is understanding that mindset work alone is not always enough—and that without the container of holistic coaching, it can even be detrimental to growth. In this conversation, we explore how the nervous system, emotions, and cognitive work intersect, and why a whole-person approach to coaching changes everything. We talk about what happens when insight alone isn’t enough, why clients get “stuck” despite knowing what to do, and how safety, regulation, and compassion create access to deeper, more sustainable change.
While this episode is very much geared toward coaches, the topics we cover are important for anyone on a personal development journey. If you’re focused on your own growth, you’ll gain insight into where a more holistic approach may be missing in how you’re supporting yourself—and what might open up when that gap is addressed.
This conversation offers a real glimpse into the holistic, ethical, and deeply human approach behind Master Coach Training. Each of these women has been instrumental in my own growth and healing, and it’s an honor to share their wisdom with you.
What you’ll learn:
- How nervous system activation impacts your cognitive function and decision-making abilities
- Why feeling safe in the body is what allows intuition to be heard and trusted
- How learning to stay present with big emotions creates a new default response instead of shutting down
- Why self-criticism is often a sign of nervous system overwhelm–not a mindset failure
- The ethical line between coaching and therapy, and how the two can coexist
You can read the full show notes here.
About Melanie Fay
Melanie Fay is a certified EFT practitioner and professional artist based in New York. While passionate about approaching a large variety of issues with EFT, she specializes in confidence, self esteem, anxiety, blocks to self expression and creative expression, performance fears, and shame. Melanie works with clients world wide though Zoom.
About Leah Davidson
Leah Davidson is a registered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and a certified Life Coach (through the Life Coach School). Through her extensive training, she is also a Forward Facing Trauma Informed Health and Wellness Coach, a Forward Facing Professional Resilience Coach and Consultant, a Revelation Breathwork Facilitator, an EFT Practitioner, and is working toward even more certifications.
Instagram | @leahdavidsonlifecoaching
About Lindsay Poelman
Lindsay Poelman is a specialized Trauma Coach who trains other coaches to become Trauma-Informed. A graduate of The Life Coach School, she also holds certifications and associations in the areas of Sexual Addiction Betrayal Trauma, Faith-Based Coaching, Feminist Coaching and APSATS (The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists).
Instagram | @lindsaypoelmancoaching
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