Health Coach Conversations

In this solo episode, Cathy Sykora shares the ultimate blueprint for leveraging joint ventures (JVs) to accelerate business growth for health coaches and practitioners. Drawing from over 40 years of experience, Cathy outlines the strategies, structures, and real-world success stories that demonstrate the power of collaboration. From identifying the right partners to structuring and marketing your...

Gina Hoots joins Cathy to explore where respiratory therapy meets health coaching, especially for people living with chronic lung conditions such as COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, and more. With over 30 years' experience in both clinical and community settings, Gina shares how she combines science and compassion in her work. We dive into practical breathing techniques, the importance of proper inha...

In this empowering episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with Dr. Nikia Smith, a physician-turned-life coach who guides high-achieving women of color out of burnout and back into balance. Dr. Smith shares her personal journey from the exhaustion of a demanding medical career to reclaiming her peace and redefining success. Together, Cathy and Dr. Smith explore the deeply ing...

In this powerful episode, Cathy Sykora speaks with Sabrina Osso, founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE, about her mission to create violence-free homes, workplaces, and schools. Drawing from her own traumatic upbringing, Sabrina shares how she transformed personal pain into a business dedicated to cultivating respect and safety through the real estate industry. She introduces OSSO SAFE's certification syst...

Explore how neuroscience and ancient wisdom converge in corporate well‑being with Bassanti Pathak, CEO and co‑founder of NeuroVeda by Pathak Yoga. Over a decade of experience has shown her the unexpected challenges of integrating yoga into office life, from misconceptions around spirituality to real stress resilience strategies. She shares how breathwork, awareness, and tailored neurological appro...

In this inspiring episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Jessper Maquindang, a leadership trainer and marathon runner who turned a childhood diagnosis of asthma into a journey of resilience and personal triumph. Jessper shares how he defied early limitations to complete 17 marathons—including ultra and trail races—and how the lessons learned through endurance training have shaped his career in leade...

In this inspiring episode, Cathy sits down with Aimee Goodwin, a certified Life Coach, Emotional Resilience Trainer, and founder of New Hope Wellness. Aimee shares her personal journey from battling undiagnosed Lyme disease for years to becoming a best-selling author of The Mountains We Climb. She opens up about the transformative power of emotional resilience, the science behind managing anxiety,...

In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora talks with Kimberly Spencer, a high-performance, trauma-informed coach and founder of CrownYourself.com. Kimberly shares her journey from battling bulimia and finding healing through Pilates to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leadership coach. She dives deep into the core issues facing leaders today, especially the struggle to stay...

In this episode, Cathy talks with Colleen McMann, the founder of Style Rituals, about the importance of energetic hygiene for health coaches and practitioners. Colleen shares how her unique journey from the fashion industry led her to discover her intuitive gifts and embrace the world of energy healing. She offers simple and powerful techniques for cleansing and protecting your energy after client...

In this episode Cathy sits down with Makheni Zonneveld, a wellness speaker, coach, and author of Healthier and Slimmer, to explore how real food, emotional awareness, and lifestyle changes can reverse chronic illness and support long-term health. After facing a major health crisis, Makheni transformed her life through a plant-based, alkaline-promoting diet and now dedicates herself to helping othe...

In this episode, Cathy Sykora welcomes Lyndsey Byrne back to discuss her work as a Cognitive Health Coach, focusing on brain health, dementia prevention, and reversing cognitive decline through the Bredesen Protocol. Lyndsey shares her personal story of helping her mother stabilize Alzheimer's symptoms and explains how this inspired her to dedicate her life to supporting others in similar situatio...

In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with Joanna Sapir, a business strategist for holistic practitioners, to explore how health coaches and wellness professionals can step into leadership and create thriving practices. Joanna shares insights into common pitfalls like the "freelancer trap" and highlights the skills that every practitioner needs to truly serve their...

In this episode, Cathy Sykora is joined by Ani Papazyan, a Pain Resolution Practitioner with 30 years of experience helping people find relief through science-based techniques and personalized strategies. They discuss the crucial differences between acute and chronic pain, and why understanding this distinction is key to lasting recovery. Ani shares powerful self-help tools for stimulating the vag...

Why do so many clients struggle with follow-through despite knowing what to do? In this episode, Cathy Sykora welcomes Esther Avant, a seasoned health coach with nearly two decades of experience, to explore the real reasons behind client inaction. Esther discusses the importance of meeting clients where they are, using empathy and individualized strategies to build consistency and success. She sha...

In this deeply powerful episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Patty Cabot to talk about her personal journey through eating disorders, stemming from unresolved childhood sexual abuse. Patty shares how her desire to stop fluctuating weight led her to explore a range of therapeutic modalities over a 12-year period. From EMDR and network chiropractic to sex and group therapy, Patty opens up about the...

Dr. Carrie Graham joins Cathy Sykora to explore the power of strategic, customized training programs rooted in adult learning theory. With a PhD in adult education and a background in healthcare, Dr. Graham shares how business owners can effectively engage learners, reduce overwhelm, and drive implementation by truly understanding their audience. She emphasizes the importance of introspection, lea...

In this episode, Cathy Sykora sits down with Melissa Snow, a Business Relationship Strategist and founder of the Powerful Women Rising Community, to discuss the true power of networking in business growth. Melissa shares her unique approach to networking that emphasizes authenticity, human connection, and integrity over transactional tactics. Through personal stories and practical tips, she explai...

In this episode, Cathy Sykora is joined by Işılay Çabuk, an executive leadership and personal growth coach with a background in nursing and finance. Işılay shares her journey from Wall Street to coaching, emphasizing how her diverse experiences inform her unique approach to helping clients manage stress and achieve sustainable transformation. She discusses the importance of deep listening, mindful...

In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora is joined by Benny Voncken, co-founder of Via Stoica, to explore the practical and transformative power of Stoicism. Benny shares how this ancient philosophy can be a modern guide to cultivating a calm, resilient, and meaningful life. From his personal journey through hardship to discovering Stoicism, Benny emphasizes self-awareness, emot...

Dennis Dowdell joins Cathy Sykora to discuss his extraordinary journey from school bus driver to building a global team of over 250,000 health coaches with Herbalife. At 75, Dennis shares how he's maintained a medication-free, illness-free lifestyle through a balanced approach to body, soul, and spirit. In this conversation, he breaks down the mindset, habits, and belief systems that lead to lasti...

In this enlightening episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Carole Sawo, a psychoanalyst, pattern analyst, and energy theorist who shares her profound insights into the human mind, spiritual awakening, and consciousness. Carole discusses how trauma, authenticity, and personal experience shape effective teaching and coaching, and why a rise in consciousness requires not jus...

In this powerful episode, Cathy Sykora talks with Connor McKemey, a 90% burn survivor, motivational speaker, and founder of Mac Mentality. At just 13 years old, Connor survived a devastating explosion and went on to defy all odds by thriving in athletics, education, and public speaking. Connor shares his journey of mental resilience, the importance of a strong support system, and how he learned to...

In this episode, Cathy Sykora chats with Dr. Stephanie Bathurst, a board-certified clinical sexologist and licensed relationship therapist based in Oahu, Hawaii. Dr. Bathurst shares her holistic approach to sex and relationship therapy, integrating mental health, trauma healing, nutrition, and bodywork. From treating libido misalignment to offering transformative couples retreats, Stephanie emphas...

In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Matt about how unresolved trauma can hinder our ability to accomplish goals and find fulfillment. Matt shares his personal experiences with developmental trauma and how early life events can create long-lasting fear responses like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. They dive into why simply telling clients to "have grit" or "use...

In this enlightening episode, Cathy Sykora talks with Jeff Patterson about the profound benefits of integrating meditation and martial arts into everyday life. Jeff shares how his journey from boxing to Tai Chi and meditation transformed his life and led him to develop "The Yielding Warrior Method." They dive into the five pillars of meditation practice, the concept of yielding in both physical an...