The official health coaching hourly rate is $40 in 2025, but realistically, you can expect to pay $100-$200 an hour. A three-month coaching package costs $1,500 or more. While these prices are out of many people’s reach, they’re no problem for elite couples. The benefits of being a high earner are undeniable, but this status can increase the risk of emotional tension in the relationship due to busy, often conflicting schedules and very well-paying but demanding jobs.
Emotional tension and mental health
The connection between emotional tension and mental health in relationships is worrying yet predictable. Statistics from 2024 reveal that individuals in conflict-ridden relationships face a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, almost a third of individuals suffering from mental health issues name relationship problems as one of the causes. Married individuals report better mental health than divorced people or singles, but it depends on the quality of the marriage. Spouses who experience high emotional tension can face increased stress and mental health issues.
Wellness coaching might only distract from the actual conflict
Elite couples are increasingly turning to high-end wellness gurus, spiritual coaches, and alternative therapies to “heal” their relationships, often avoiding deeper emotional issues in the process. While practices like meditation, energy healing, or couples’ retreats can be beneficial, they sometimes act as a distraction from real conflicts that require honest conversations, therapy, or personal accountability. Rather than addressing underlying issues such as communication breakdowns, power imbalances, or emotional detachment, some couples use these wellness trends as a way to mask discomfort, hoping that an expensive retreat or a guru’s advice will magically fix their problems.
Gurus are not real psychologists
There is danger in turning to someone who may lack true psychological expertise or encourage a one-size-fits-all approach. Rather than foster genuine reconnection, these methods can create an illusion of progress while the couple continues to battle the same unresolved tension. Some wellness coaches push vague solutions like manifesting positive energy without addressing deeper relationship patterns that require real effort. True healing comes from admitting vulnerability, having difficult conversations, and sometimes, professional counseling rather than spiritual buzzwords.
The bigger risk
It’s enough to pay a lot of money and waste time without any real progress, but there is an even bigger risk – falling victim to conspiracy theories. Wellness influencers have suggested that the LA fires and the ones before them in Hawaii were not due to mythical climate change but set deliberately to take away the land and make these areas “smart cities.” There has been a merging of wellness, conspiracy, and disinformation, as a subset of coaches and influencers spread gloomy messages against the backdrop of aesthetically appealing, pastel posts. They have woven together alarming conspiracy theories with calls to action: buy services, food supplements, etc. from us, and be spared the adverse effects. This tendency began during the pandemic when the anti-vax sentiment gripped part of the wellness community. After the pandemic, some wellness influencers shifted their focus to climate change.
FAQ
Are wellness festivals expensive?
Relatively. A three-day pass to the Eudemonia Summit costs $1,500, excluding accommodation.
What causes elite couples’ relationship problems?
Usually, power imbalance or external pressure. When one partner holds significantly more financial or social power, it can create tension. Many elite couples are under constant public scrutiny and pressured to maintain a “perfect” relationship. This can lead to suppressing real emotions or avoiding difficult conversations.
Busy schedules can create emotional distance, but this is common in relationships across tax brackets. A study by Columbia University found that 57% of respondents felt excessive emotional distance between themselves and their partner, while just over a third were happy about how close they were.