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Dez Stephens

Expert Guide to Holistic Health and Choosing the Right Coach

Qualitarian lifestyle health coach

In this episode of Sofia Unfiltered, Riley Rees chats with Dez Stephens, founder of Radiant Coaches Academy and author of The Qualitarian Lifestyle. Dez shares her insights into what it means to be a qualitarian, a term she coined to describe a life centered on quality—from the food you eat to the relationships you cultivate.
Dez’s journey into holistic living and coaching began with her own desire to create a more balanced and intentional life. She discusses how the qualitarian mindset can improve not only your health but also your mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall fulfillment. Through simple, practical steps like choosing quality over convenience in all areas of life, Dez believes anyone can create a life filled with vitality and purpose.

About Dez Stephens

Dez Stephens is a certified holistic life coach, founder of Radiant Coaches Academy, and author of The Qualitarian Lifestyle. With over 20 years of experience, Dez has trained over 1,100 coaches across 25 countries, helping them create meaningful transformations in their clients’ lives. Her holistic approach incorporates everything from hydration and movement to deeper practices like somatic exercises and emotional healing.

Dez’s philosophy centers on seeing individuals as whole and empowering them to live intentionally by focusing on the quality of their choices. Her work extends beyond coaching to nonprofit initiatives, including providing scholarships for Indigenous communities and offering grief recovery coaching in Central America.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • How Dez Stephens created the concept of the qualitarian lifestyle
  • The importance of choosing quality in every aspect of life, from food to friendships
  • How hydration, movement, and rest form the foundation of health
  • The role of somatic exercises in releasing trauma and improving mental clarity
  • How holistic coaching empowers individuals to transform their lives

Episode resources:

  • Dez Stephens’ Linkedin (Linkedin)
  • Dez Stephens’ Book (Website)
  • Radiant Coaches Academy (50% off coupon code: RADIANT50) (Website)
  • Book Holistic Life Coach at Sofia Health (Website)
  • Sign up for Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, mindfulness, and Yoga live classes with Prime (get free trial)

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