The Health Coach Impact

In this episode, Sharon Curtain is joined by John Stevens, Associate Professor of Lifestyle Medicine at Southern Cross University, who talks about the power of shared medical appointments (SMAs) and his experience using SMAs as a culturally competent and appropriate way of improving access to, and the quality of, primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. John's...

Episode Description: In this episode, Sharon Curtain, Dietitian, health coach, Director of Accredited Health Coaching Australia, and Board Member of HCANZA, is joined by Ben Harris, Director of Policy and Research at Private Healthcare Australia, the peak body representing Australia's private health insurers. Ben shares his perspective on where health coaching fits within Australia's healthcare sy...

In this episode, Sharon Curtain, Dietitian, health coach,director of Accredited Health Coaching Australia, and Board member of HCANZA is joined by David Codyre, a psychiatrist who works with Tamaki Health, a network of clinics providing team-based primary care services to populations in high-needs areas of Auckland, NZ Dr David Codyre shares how health coaching is transforming primary care in New...

Episode Description: How visible are you as a health coach — and more importantly, how easily can you be found? In this episode of The Health Coach Impact, we're joined by Sue Ellson, LinkedIn specialist, author, educator, and early adopter of the platform since 2003. Sue shares practical, strategic insights into how health coaches can use LinkedIn to strengthen professional credibility, improve s...

What makes health coaching more than just a conversation? Evidence-based frameworks, proven models, and a structured skillset grounded in science. In this episode of The Health Coach Impact, we're joined by Sharon Curtain—dietitian, certified health coach, educator, and Director of Accredited Health Coaching Australia. Sharon developed Australia's first nationally accredited Diploma of Health Coac...

Supervision and mentoring aren't about checking up—they're about tuning in. In this episode, we're joined by Sharon Tomkins, NZ-based health coach, supervisor, and HCANZA board director, to explore how reflective practice helps coaches think better, act better, and feel more resourced. We break down the difference between mentoring and supervision, what's required to become a mentor or supervisor,...

Episode Description: What does it really mean to wear more than one professional hat—and do it well? In this episode of The Health Coach Impact, we sit down with Julie Schutz, a physiotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience who has added health coaching, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine to her professional toolkit. Julie shares how co-qualification has expanded her ability t...

In this episode of The Health Coach Impact, we go straight to the source with two incredible leaders who have helped shape the future of health coaching in our region. Linda Funnell-Milner, Chair and Co-Founder of HCANZA, shares her journey from corporate executive and political lobbyist to health practitioner and visionary leader. With degrees in Law and Education, an Advanced Diploma in Nutritio...

In this episode of The Health Coach Impact, Dr. Tabitha Healey shares her journey from Medical Oncologist to wellbeing coach and HCANZA Board Director. She explains why burnout among health professionals is a critical issue—and how health coaching can help them reclaim their wellbeing, build resilience, and continue delivering high-quality care.