We recently connected with Alesha Trimble and have shared our conversation below.

Alesha, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. So let’s jump to your mission – what’s the backstory behind how you developed the mission that drives your brand?

The mission at Wellness Collective Coaching is to empower people to become the best version of themselves. My coaching method takes a holistic approach to complete well-being and reaches far beyond diet and exercise. There are a multitude of topics and issues we can cover in a coaching session. We find that when one part of our lives is in a rut or causing us stress, it often results in an imbalance in multiple areas within ourselves. Oftentimes, a client will come to me with one issue that they struggle with, to quickly realize that the root cause of that frustration stems from something else entirely.

We start by focusing on what you want and decide what other issues or obstacles are standing in your way. From there, we take a collaborative approach to devise a plan to create a life where you thrive. I am your empowering partner throughout the journey.

I’ve been through so many ups and downs and found myself stuck in life as well, sort of running on the hamster wheel of life without really a purpose or vision. I’ve had guidance and encouragement from coaches and mentors within the fitness and mental health spaces. They’ve empowered me to be a healthier, happier, balanced person. Because of my own struggles to find balance, clarity, and confidence as a working mom of two boys, I began the journey to become a wellness coach. My favorite part of this job is watching the clouds clear from someone’s life as they become a happier, more balanced person.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m a single mom of two very busy boys and wear so many hats, the way most parents do. I am the Director of Training of 3 boutique fitness studios, so I’ve been in the wellness space for many years. Because I am such an advocate of mental health, I began to notice this gap in wellness. People are checking off the boxes of physical fitness but not taking care of their hearts, minds, goals, dreams and living pretty unfulfilled. I know the struggle of feeling like something is missing, that you’re not living up to your potential or purpose. My desire with creating Wellness Collective Coaching was to combine all aspects of wellness to help people uncover their obstacles, desires and meaning to create a life they love.

I began to include divorce and co-parenting coach into my practice recently. I was a divorced kid that really struggled with parents that didn’t communicate well or at all. When I went through my own divorce, my partner and I were determined to do things differently. We wanted friendly and effective communication so that our children continued to thrive through the process. There are so many divorce cases that could benefit from coaching and really change the outcome for children involved. Even if there are no children involved, I believe so strongly in rediscovering yourself after divorce and letting go of resentment in order to move forward in your own life. Because divorce can bring a flood of emotions and can be overwhelming, having a personal coach can really help put things in perspective and empower clients to be their best, healthiest selves in all areas of life.

We’d love to hear about how you keep in touch with clients.

Coaching is all about relationships and building trust. Clients are able to book my services on an as-needed basis, they can see me as much or little as they choose. I never try to force x amount of sessions, which is an indicator that I’m available as an empowering partner, not someone chasing money. A client will typically leave a session with some “homework” to do. Maybe its an overworked client that is instructed to find one thing to do for just themselves for the week. Maybe it’s a co-parenting session where the clients are asked to write down positive things about their co-parent.

All of my communication, scheduling, payments are done via Healthie. They know they can always reach out to me on the portal with questions or concerns. I will always reach out to clients between sessions to check-in. It could be something as simple as asking how the family dinner went, how they are feeling, etc. I regularly offer book or workbook suggestions if that applies.

I authored a journal recently, “Wellness Collective Self Discovery & Growth Daily Journal.” I am a big believer in journaling and how effective it can be for self-awareness and goal setting. For my divorce and co-parenting clients, I co-authored a journal with my best friend, a licensed clinical therapist. “Get Well Soon, Navigating the Journey: Divorce Journal,” was created as a companion and confidant along the divorce process. Both of these journals add credibility and value to my coaching business, providing my clients with more tools to reach their goals.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

As a woman, this is a common theme and something I see often, particularly with my divorce clients. We are conditioned to put other’s needs before our own. We often put ourselves, goals, dreams, desires on the backburner, putting ourselves last. I lived in that mindset for a long time. The martyr and perfectionist mindset eventually leads to burnout and resentment, creates anxiety, stress and a constant sense of inadequacy.

I have struggled with the idea of perfectionism since childhood. I believed I needed to be and do everything perfectly. And if I allowed others to do something for me meant that I was incapable or imperfect. The fear of failure and loss of control was difficult for me. I still don’t love asking for help, but it’s a work in progress. I’m a recovering perfectionist.

We have to recognize that it’s okay to prioritize your own needs, wants, and happiness. We must learn to set boundaries, assert our own needs, and prioritize self-care in order to unlearn this mindset. By focusing on your own well-being and fulfillment, you can rebuild your sense of self, regain your independence and create a fulfilling life. By becoming a coach, I wanted to be able to guide clients down the path of of discovering themselves.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.wellnesscollective.coach
• Instagram: wellnesscollectivecoaching

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Amber Tice Photography