The Coaching Mixer

EP 4: Confession Thyme (pt1)

Written by Erin Aquin | Aug 26, 2025 10:00:00 AM

“This is where things get a little spicy.”

The coaching world is shifting—and honestly, it’s about time. In this episode, Erin and Elana grab a couple of mocktails and chat about what’s really changing in coaching (and why it’s actually good news).

Forget the pressure of chasing money goals, running hype-y ads, or following someone else’s cookie-cutter plan. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit the “traditional” mold of a coach, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air.

You’ll hear some funny and cringe-worthy stories alongside real, practical ways to create a coaching business that’s authentic and sustainable.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

  • Why the old client-getting formulas aren’t cutting it anymore

  • How today’s cultural shifts are making room for more diverse voices and approaches

  • Easy, genuine ways to build trust with the people you most want to help

This episode is part inspiration, part real talk—and all about creating a coaching practice that actually feels good to run.

Erin’s Thyme & Honey Botanical Spritz

Ingredients:

  • Seedlip (non-alcoholic botanical spirit)

  • Fresh thyme (infused in honey and sun)

  • Honey

  • Soda water

  • Lemon

Method:

  1. Infuse thyme sprigs with honey in the sun to create a lightly sweet, herbal syrup.
  2. Add a splash of Seedlip into a glass.
  3. Mix in soda water and fresh lemon juice
  4. Stir in the thyme-honey infusion.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.

Elena’s Blackberry Maple Spritzer

Ingredients:

  • Sparkling water (or soda water)

  • Fresh blackberries (muddled)

  • Fresh lemon juice

  • Maple syrup (to taste, in honor of Canada)

  • Fresh thyme

Method:

  1. Muddle blackberries at the bottom of a glass.
  2. Add a dash of lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup.
  3. Top with sparkling water.
  4. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of thyme.

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Erin Aquin is a Master Certified Life Coach and co-author of the #1 bestseller "Superabound: Live the Life the Universe is Dreaming For You." She provides whole life coaching for business owners, integrating success and personal fulfillment through her unique all-in-one approach.
Learn more at besuperabound.com 

Elana McKernan is a Master Certified Life and Creativity Coach who specializes in helping perfectionists create more by treating themselves better. You can check out her free content here and learn more about coaching with her here.

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