Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

What role do environmental toxins play in chronic disease, and how can we foster hope and resilience in cancer care? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by Dr. Chadi Nabhan, a distinguished oncologist, author, and advocate, to explore these critical questions. Together, they discuss his groundbreaking work linking glyphosate to cancer, his experiences during the Monsanto liti...

What if everyone had access to a health coach? This week on Health Coach Talk , Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Emily Roedersheimer, a functional medicine pioneer with a vision for a healthier planet. Dr. Emily shares her journey from traditional family practice to founding a thriving functional medicine clinic built on the transformative power of health coaching. She believes that health coaches are essen...

What if a diagnosis didn’t define your future but instead became the catalyst for reclaiming your health? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Palmer Kippola, FMCA graduate, health coach, and bestselling author of Beat Autoimmune: Six Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health. Palmer shares her remarkable journey of overcoming multiple sclerosis (MS), defying the odds, a...

What if stress could actually make you healthier? This week on Health Coach Talk , Dr. Sandi welcomes lifestyle medicine expert Dr. Sharon Bergquist to explore the transformative power of “good stress” and its role in building resilience. Their conversation explores lifestyle medicine’s expanding role in addressing chronic disease and offers practical strategies for health coaches to help clients...

What is healthspan, and how does it differ from traditional healthcare? This week on Health Coach Talk , Dr. Sandi sits down with Dr. Ravi Komatireddy, CEO of Daytona Health, to demystify the concept of healthspan and its role in promoting longevity. Together, they examine the limitations of our current healthcare system and discuss how a proactive focus on lifestyle and well-being—supported by he...

How can resistance training enhance women’s health and longevity? This week on Health Coach Talk , Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Stacy Sims, an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist renowned for her work on optimizing women’s fitness and health. Together, they explore the critical role of resistance training for women over 40, busting myths about strength training, and offering prac...

What makes an effective coaching conversation? Dr. Sandi welcomes two experienced health and life coaches, Cecilia Lanier and Patty Bean, to discuss how motivational interviewing (MI) can transform coaching sessions by fostering genuine connection and empowering clients to create lasting change. They explore the essence of MI, its practical benefits, and why it remains the gold standard in the coa...

Which matters more for your health: the food on your plate or the people around your table? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi and special guest Shawn Stevenson dive into the surprising science behind how social connections during meals can impact your well-being even more than your diet. With a gripping story of overcoming a seemingly hopeless health diagnosis, Shawn—author of Eat Smarter...

Could GLP-1s offer more than just weight loss support? On this week’s Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Tyna Moore, an expert in regenerative medicine and metabolic health, to discuss how these medications could open doors to healing and resilience when used with lifestyle shifts. Dr. Tyna’s approach combines nearly 30 years in naturopathic and chiropractic care with an open-minded perspec...

Can grocery stores become the new front lines for health and wellness? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Irina Pelphrey, Group Vice President of Health at Albertsons Companies, to reveal how major retail outlets are transforming into wellness hubs. Irina shares her journey and vision for making health services and nutritional guidance accessible through innovative platforms...

Are you familiar with your circadian rhythm and how it influences your health? This week on Health Coach Talk , Dr. Sandi speaks with Dr. Deanna Minich, a renowned nutrition scientist and functional medicine expert, to dive deep into circadian rhythms, what they are, and how they shape key aspects of our biology like hormone production, metabolism, and overall well-being. Dr. Minich brings decades...

Depression rates are higher than ever, and many are left feeling trapped in what seems like a never-ending cycle of despair. What if the traditional treatment path isn’t the only way out? In this week’s episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes two remarkable guests, Dr. Achina Stein and Silvia Covelli, to explore their groundbreaking approach to healing depression through their 45-day Heal...

Are you concerned about your children’s gut health in today’s environment? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi speaks with Cheryl Sew Hoy, founder of Tiny Health, who is on a mission to improve infant and maternal health through early microbiome testing. Cheryl shares her journey of founding Tiny Health after discovering the profound connection between early-life gut health and lifelon...

Can lifestyle changes really be as effective as therapy for depression? In Episode 100 of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi celebrates the milestone with a solo episode focused on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of lifestyle therapy in comparison to psychotherapy for reducing depression. She highlights an Australian study published in The Lancet that found lifestyle therapy, including nutrition and...

In the age of AI, who keeps the ‘care’ in healthcare? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by Dr. Angela Cudger, founder of the Legacy Holistic Health Institute, to discuss the growing impact of health coaching on healthcare, including how coaches can support patients dealing with social determinants of health (SDOH). Together, they explore the emerging role of AI in healthcare and...

Team-based care has shown to improve healthcare outcomes, but what’s the best way to implement it? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by Brittany Andrejcin from Practice Better to explore the growing popularity of the concierge health teams model of care. Brittany breaks down how concierge health teams operate, offering clients access to a diverse range of practitioners all under...

What does it mean to lead an epic life? This week on ‘Health Coach Talk,’ Dr. Sandi sits down with Dr. Sherry Price, a pharmacist turned health and weight loss coach, to discuss this very topic. They delve into how overcoming personal challenges and leveraging professional experiences can profoundly shape one’s transformative journey into health coaching. Join them as they explore the pivotal role...

Is changing nutrition education the key to fostering lifelong health from childhood? In this week's episode of “Health Coach Talk,” Dr. Sandi speaks with Shetal Walters, the founder and executive director of Desert Garden Montessori in Phoenix, Arizona. The discussion focuses on how Shetal has transformed her Montessori school into a beacon of health and wellness by integrating holistic educat...

When you get sick, who makes money? This week on Health Coach Talk, co-founder of TrueMed Calley Means joins Dr. Sandi to discuss the role Big Pharma and the ultra-processed food industry play in the ongoing health crisis. Calley explains the systemic issues that are keeping us sick and explores how these industries profit from our suffering. As the founder of Truemed, Calley is spearheading effor...

When was the last time you laughed during a health coaching session? Heather Gray, this week's guest on Health Coach Talk , says humor might be a missing piece in our approach to wellness. She sits down with Dr. Sandi to share her journey of authenticity from storyteller to nutritionist and stand-up comic and discuss how humor can foster genuine connection, bring a fresh perspective to wellnes...

How does diet affect your family's (especially children's) health? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes family physician and holistic health advocate Dr. Madiha Saeed A.K.A. HolisticMom, MD to discuss the profound effects of diet on cellular health and the importance of choosing real, whole foods over ultra-processed alternatives. Episode Highlights: * Examine the impact of u...

What if walking—not running—was the most effective exercise all along? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi and holistic health entrepreneur Mark Sisson challenge the conventional wisdom of the "running boom" by taking a closer look at the benefits of walking. They explore how prioritizing foot health, especially as we age, can lead to greater overall well-being and longevity....

Navigating the world of healthy eating can be challenging, especially for those with dietary restrictions. In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi connects with Trish Thomas, the co-founder of Every Body Eat, to discuss what she's learned making delicious, allergen-free snacks more accessible. This conversation underscores the importance of perseverance and the power of relationships i...

Are health coaches ready to combine the power of human connection with the benefits of artificial intelligence? Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and technologist Rakan Brahedni believes the answer is yes. On today's episode, Rakan and Dr. Sandi dig into the ways AI can augment a coach's ability to connect with clients, effect change, and manage their practice. Listen along to: Se...

What role does the thyroid play in your health journey? You may already be familiar with the hormones T3 and T4, which work together to influence metabolism, energy levels, and other body functions. Dr. Amie Hornaman, aka the Thyroid-Fixer, introduces T2 as a powerful yet lesser-known thyroid hormone that can significantly influence energy metabolism and fat burning. Dr. Amie understands first-han...