Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing healthcare, but what happens to the human side of healing? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes physician, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and longtime FMCA supporter Dr. Pedram Shojai to explore how AI is transforming functional medicine, and why it will never replace the human connection at the heart of health coaching. Together, they d...

Could your home be affecting your health more than you realize? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes indoor air quality expert Jason Earle, founder of GOT MOLD?, to unpack one of today’s most misunderstood health topics: mold and the environments we live in. Together, they separate fact from fiction while exploring how healthy buildings support healthier lives. Full show notes: https...

Can a simple scent accidentally heal your mind and body? In this episode, we explore the fascinating science of how smell impacts your memory, emotions, and overall wellness. We are joined by Jennifer Pressimone, a clinical aromatherapist and founder of JennScents with over 23 years of experience. She breaks down exactly how essential oils interact with the brain’s limbic system to improve cogniti...

What does a successful health coaching career actually look like? In this solo episode of Health Coach Talk, FMCA founder and CEO Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum tackles one of the most common questions aspiring and practicing coaches ask: “How will I work as a health coach?” Rather than focusing on job titles alone, Dr. Sandi paints a broader picture of a profession filled with opportunities to serve peopl...

What if your oral health is influencing far more than your teeth and gums? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes registered dental hygienist, biological oral health advocate, podcast host, and FMCA graduate Amanda Hale for a fascinating conversation about the connection between oral health and whole-body wellness. Together, they explore why the mouth deserves a much larger role in con...

What if health coaching skills could help students navigate college, manage stress, and build confidence for adulthood? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes FMCA graduate and executive function coach Krisler Bailey for a conversation about using health coaching in innovative, non-traditional ways. By combining functional medicine principles with executive function coaching, Krisler s...

How does betrayal shape our health, relationships, and ability to move forward in life? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes researcher, author, and Post Betrayal Transformation Institute founder Dr. Debi Silber for a conversation about the hidden effects of betrayal trauma and why it may be the missing piece behind so many persistent emotional and physical health struggles. Drawing...

Could functional medicine reshape the future of healthcare? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes leading functional medicine expert  @DrWillCole  for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of root cause medicine, the growing public awareness around nutrition and chronic disease, and the opportunities that lie ahead for more collaborative, patient-centered care. Drawing from...

How can health coaches and consumers make informed choices in a wellness industry overflowing with supplements, testing options, and conflicting advice? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes internationally recognized integrative physician and researcher Dr. Donese Worden for an eye-opening conversation about the realities behind direct-to-consumer testing, supplement quality, and the...

What if a chronic diagnosis did not have to define the rest of your life? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes FMCA graduate Jennifer Germain, functional medicine health coach, certified personal trainer, and founder of Compass Health Coaching, to share her powerful journey from inflammatory bowel disease to empowered healing. Jennifer opens up about how functional medicine, nutritio...

What if a child’s diagnosis did not have to be the end of the story? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes author, educator, and Documenting Hope founder Beth Lambert to discuss the rising rates of childhood chronic illness and neurodevelopmental conditions, along with the root-cause approaches that may help children heal. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcas...

What does “gut health” really mean, and how do you know if your probiotic is actually working? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Tina Anderson, CEO and founder of Just Thrive, to break down the science and confusion surrounding probiotics and the gut microbiome. Their conversation brings clarity to a topic that is often discussed but not always well understood, especially when it...

How can healthcare truly address the root causes of chronic disease instead of just managing symptoms? This week on Health Coach Talk , Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Innocent Clement, founder and CEO of Ciba Health, to explore a precision care model that is transforming chronic disease management. Together, they discuss how a collaborative, data-driven approach featuring physicians, dietitians, behaviora...

What happens when chronic stress and low energy begin feeding each other in a loop that feels impossible to escape? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and expert in health optimization medicine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for a fascinating conversation about the connections between the nervous system, mitochondrial h...

What if the most important conversations about heart health are the ones happening outside the cardiologist’s office? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Jack Wolfson, a cardiologist known for his root-cause, holistic approach to cardiovascular wellness, for a conversation about what it really means to support heart health. Together, they explore why so much conventional care st...

What if many of the symptoms women experience in midlife have as much to do with the gut as they do with hormones? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes nurse practitioner, author, and women’s health expert Cynthia Thurlow for a conversation about the profound connection between the microbiome and women’s health during perimenopause and menopause. Centered on Cynthia’s new book, The M...

What if high blood pressure is not the root problem but a signal pointing to something deeper? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Mark Young, CEO of Zona and a PhD in functional medicine, to explore a fresh perspective on hypertension and what it really takes to support cardiovascular health. Together, they unpack the science behind blood pressure, challenge conventional approa...

Is your gut microbiome working for you, or against you? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes naturopathic physician and Genova Diagnostics Director of Product Innovation Dr. Michael Chapman to explore the rapidly evolving world of gut health and functional lab testing. Their conversation examines how advances in microbiome science are reshaping our understanding of digestive health,...

What happens when the clinician becomes the patient? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes executive health coach and former cardiovascular perfusionist Mark Brezzell to share how a life-altering diagnosis of type 1 diabetes reshaped his career, his mindset, and his mission. With decades of experience in acute care medicine and medical industry leadership, Mark now uses both clinical...

Could beta-glucan be a missing piece in the immune health conversation? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes epidemiologist and integrative medicine researcher Dr. Chris D’Adamo to explore beta-glucan, what it is, how it works, and why it is gaining attention in conversations about immune resilience and longevity. As Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University o...

Why do so many people with thyroid conditions continue to struggle even when their lab results are “normal”? This week on Health Coach Talk , Dr. Sandi sits down with Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef, FMCA graduate, and functional medicine health coach Ginny Mahar to explore a new functional framework for thyroid care rooted in personalization, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle cha...

What if the secret to lasting metabolic health isn’t about eating less, but about restoring what modern life has stripped away? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with cardiologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. William Davis to discuss his groundbreaking work on the microbiome and his latest book, SUPER Body. Dr. Davis challenges conventional wisdom on weight loss, shi...

Are you curious which health trends are fading away and which powerful movements are taking their place for your clients this year? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi hosts a solo episode to navigate the shifting landscape of wellness in 2026, identifying ten pivotal movements that are redefining how we approach everything from medical testing to the clothes we wear. Drawing on her decades...

Can we actually transform our health by doing less instead of more? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Amber Letz, an FMCA graduate and board-certified health coach, to discuss the power of simplicity in an often over-complicated wellness industry. Amber shares her "KISS" philosophy and explains how returning to the basics can lead to profound and lasting personal t...

Is it possible that our obsession with weight loss is actually keeping us from achieving true health? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Ashley Koff, founder of the Better Nutrition Program and author of the new book Your Best Shot, to explore a revolutionary shift from weight loss to weight health. Together, they discuss the science of metabolic hormones and why focusing on...