Tim Van Orden — a work in practice
§ Compassionate Coaching

Change doesn't have to
be hard.

While most coaches focus on building willpower, discipline, and self-esteem, Tim focuses on developing an awareness of self that allows gentleness and self-compassion to emerge. Goal achievement doesn't need to feel like work.

The focus is not on building a better story about yourself — it's on developing awareness of the story you're already in. Most of what we experience as being stuck is really being trapped in an identity pattern so familiar it feels like the truth. The work is to help you notice that you are not your identity — and to create enough safety and spaciousness to act from something larger.

Self-compassion isn't the destination. It's what makes it safe to look. What you find there changes everything.

Side effects may include: incredible fitness, significant weight loss, the creation of sustainable habits, and an explosion of new possibilities.

§ 01 — Is this for you?

This style of coaching isn't for everyone.

The tools and techniques used are scientifically validated and rigorously tested — but some people achieve better results than others. Compassionate Coaching is most effective for people who are:

  • → Introverted, sensitive, or shy
  • → Stuck in life, work, or relationship
  • → Challenged by habit creation
  • → Mild to moderately depressed
  • → Self-critical
What you can expect
  • —A safe environment, without judgment, to explore possibilities
  • —Guidance, encouragement, and moral support
  • —Insight into your current situation and patterns of behavior
  • —Tools and skill development to help you get into action
  • —Development of realistic, actionable goals
  • —Limited enrollment — more time and attention for you
§ 02 — Plans

Pick the one that fits where you are.

01 Great starting point

Monthly Supportive

For those new to coaching

$350 / four weeks

A more gentle approach for those not quite ready for an intensive. One call a week to talk about what's going on, plus daily check-ins to keep you moving forward.

  • —One call per week
  • —Daily text check-ins (Mon – Fri)
Book a free first call →
02 ● most effective

Three Month Intensive

Hard-fought wins don't happen overnight

$700 / month × 3
or $1,875 paid once — save 10%

Change is an intensive process, not a hack. This plan gives you the depth and continuity to create real transformation. As-needed calls with priority scheduling.

  • —As-needed calls
  • —Priority scheduling
  • —Daily text check-ins
Book a free first call →
03 Alumni only

Monthly Accountability

Keeping your momentum

$175 / four weeks

For those who've completed a Monthly Supportive plan and want to stay on track. You've got the ball rolling — this keeps you from sliding back.

  • —One call per month
  • —Daily text check-ins (Mon – Fri)

Available to Monthly Supportive alumni only.

§ 03 — Let's talk

Start with a free 15-minute call.

How it works
  1. 01 · Propose up to three times that work for you.
  2. 02 · Tim confirms one — or asks you to choose again.
  3. 03 · You get a confirmation with a calendar invite.
  4. 04 · We talk. No commitment required.
  5. 05 · If it's a fit, we figure out which plan makes sense.

Ready to change your life?

The first call is to determine what type of coaching would best suit your needs. It's free, it's a conversation, and there's no commitment.

Book a free call

15 minutes · Eastern time · No commitment

§ Meet your coach
Tim Van Orden

Tim Van Orden

Tim is on a mission to transform our cultural understanding of depression and mental health. He has spent the past decade sifting through the latest findings in psychology, neuroscience, Buddhist philosophy, and peak performance — and putting what he's learned to the test in the athletic arena.

Along the way he's proven that an aging vegan athlete dealing with severe depression can excel in some of the world's most grueling sports: mountain running, stair climbing, snowshoe racing, cross country skiing, and trail running. He's been named U.S. Masters Runner of the Year four times, earned twenty U.S. Championship titles, and in 2019 broke the American Record for the road mile for ages 50–54.

Now a sought-after coach and presenter in the fields of mental health, nutrition, and athletic performance, Tim has inspired people around the world to improve their health and change their lives — not through force or discipline, but through a more compassionate approach to themselves.

Read the philosophy → See the results →