Becoming a Health Coach

Hello, and thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory. Leave your comments or connect with me at becomingahealthcoach.ch . In this episode, I’m reviewing one of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Advanced courses, Hormone Health. I completed the 7-month course in 2019 and I am excited to tell you all about it. Mentioned in this episode: Becoming a Health Coach is...

This week is a break from my normal episode format. I recently had the opportunity to present as a health coach at a corporate wellbeing day event. I'd thought this might be interesting for you to hear as an example of how to talk about health coaching. The event format had 5 different topics in which therapists and other health care professionals were to present how they could support that topic....

This week in Module 18 we learned the importance of listening to your own body and advocating for your health, we learned the history of grains and their role in the diet, we learned how to classify gluten-related disorders, we took the DiSC behavior style evaluation to better relate to clients, and finally, we learned how to coach potential clients through perceived limitations to signi...

This week in Module 17 we learned more about coaching through Secondary food, we look at the Integrative Nutrition Plate, we then get into cravings and food tracking.  Mentioned in this episode: Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in...

This week in Module 16 we are learned more about coaching through Primary Food in the area of relationships and using the circle of life tool. Mentioned in this episode: Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related. We...

Every few weeks a take a break from talking about the class and instead turn the focus completely on how I’m building my business and using the tools from the course in my life. So this week it’s a Life Update episode. Mentioned in this episode: Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coachi...

This week in Module 15 we are introduced to the 6-month program, the value and significance of the 6-month program, how to close the deal and add-ons for the program. Mentioned in this episode: Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all t...

This week in Module 14 we explore sleep quality and quantity, the hot-button topic of caffeine, and more on how to effectively coach. Mentioned in this episode: Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related. We have som...

In this week's lesson, Module 13, we learned about clean eating and how to take small steps toward a diet based on whole foods, the importance of physical activity and its impact on health and happiness, the effects of exercise that contribute to improved health, longevity, and a reduced risk of disease. We explored physical activity options that align with our own bio-individuality and practiced...

This week's lesson, Module 12, is the importance of walking my talk as a health coach. Guest speaker, Gary Taubes challenges the current understanding of the causes of obesity. We also learn about the concepts of volumetrics, metabolic type, calorie density, and the usefulness of traditional weight and BMI measurements as a measure of health.  Mentioned in this episode: Becomin...

This week's lesson, Module 11, focused on all things sugar. Where is it found and what is the effect on the body. We also learned about the primary food area of finances and how it impacts your health and happiness. We took the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and also learned more about conducting a health history. Mentioned in this episode: Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of...

Some weeks we don't have a new module so I'm sharing with you what I'm doing with the information I'm learning. Mentioned in this episode: Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related. We have some serious guest expert...

This week's lesson, Module 10, focused on understanding the last macronutrient, carbohydrates, including the types, dietary sources, and effects on the body. We get into the pros and cons of carbohydrates in the diet and how to prepare and cook grains. On the coaching side, we learned about the value of becoming a health coach, learned the concepts of coaching skills, and were introduced to Health...

This week's lesson, Module 9, focused on understanding another macronutrient, protein. Also, we dive into the protein-based dietary approaches most notably the Atkins diet, the Primal Blueprint, and Paleo diets, and to round it out we learned more about self-care on a regular basis. Mentioned in this episode: Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffma...

This week's lesson focused on understanding the basics of fat and the effects on the body, how inflammation plays a role in health and disease, real food vs. industrial food, using food as medicine, the dairy debate, and lastly focusing on the area of creativity and its impact on health and happiness. Mentioned in this episode: Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host wit...

This week's lesson focused on the healing capacity of whole foods, how a nutrient-dense diet can aid in disease prevention, and accountability coaching. Mentioned in this episode: Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health r...

This week's lesson focused on the great organic debate, the value of eating locally grown food, holistic, sustainable farming, the importance of relationships as primary food, and how to communicate more effectively with the people in my life. Mentioned in this episode: Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplif...

With a break in the Modules, I'll fill you in on what I'm doing and how I'm applying what I'm learning. Mentioned in this episode: Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply c...

This week's lesson focused on raw food and superfoods, juicing and blending, career satisfaction, fear and taking action, the relationship between money and self-worth. Mentioned in this episode: Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whet...

This week's lesson focused on the unique roles of health coaches, dieticians, and nutritionists, how people learn about nutrition, and the role of joy in our health and happiness. Mentioned in this episode: Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to tal...

Week 3: Food Politics and Simple Cooking Tips In this episode, Megan discusses week three of her journey to becoming an integrative nutrition health coach, focusing on food politics and cooking. Highlights include insights from a lecture by Marian Nessel on the correlation between obesity rates and industry deregulation, and practical tips from Joshua's 17 keys to healthy cooking. Megan also share...

Diving Into Module 2: Integrative Nutrition Theories and Self-Discovery In this week's podcast, Megan dives into her second week of health coaching program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). She reviews the key theories of the school, including primary food, bio-individuality, and the circle of life. Megan shares insights about how diet influences health, discusses her journey of se...

Week 1: Exploring the Foundations of Health Coaching In the first week of the Health Coach Training Program (HTCP) at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) , the focus is on understanding the program's mission to improve health and happiness, and the role of health coaches. Participants learn the importance of self-reflection and intention setting, which are foundational skills for persona...