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title: "EP 4: Confession Thyme (pt1)"
description: Learn how burnout can lead to a more sustainable and human-focused business approach in this insightful episode of The Coaching Mixer.
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# [EP 4: Confession Thyme (pt1)](https://besuperabound.com/coachingmixer/ep-4-confession-thyme-pt1)

 Written by [Erin Aquin](https://besuperabound.com/coachingmixer/author/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.

#### **Elana’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](https://besuperabound.com/book)." She provides whole life coaching for business owners, integrating success and personal fulfillment through her unique all-in-one approach.   
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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](https://www.instagram.com/elanamckernan/) and [learn more about coaching with her here](https://www.coachingwithelana.com/book-a-consult).

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