Wellcoaches Inside

Meet Dr. Diego Salinas, a physician and neuroscientist who is reimagining what it means to heal in a complex medical system. In this episode, we explore his transition from the demanding world of pediatric residency to becoming a leader in the coaching revolution. Discover how a pivotal neuroscience lecture sparked a lifelong fascination with the human condition and the "aha moments" that drive re...

Robert Cappuccio is a man whose powerful voice and deep expertise have made him a beloved figure in the coaching community. Born with facial deformities and Tourette’s syndrome, Cappuccio’s professional path was forged not just as a career choice, but as a personal mission to reconcile a painful childhood and help others navigate their own challenges. He describes how discovering exercise changed...

Dr. Kerri Palamera McGrath is a Harvard professor and dedicated primary care physician. Her journey began as an injured athlete inspired by the investment of her caregivers. She transformed her medical practice by integrating coaching to combat widespread physician burnout. Kerri built an extensive coaching program at Mass General to restore agency to trainees. She emphasizes that deep listening i...

Rach SebellShavit (ICF PCC, Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Serious Play®) is the founder of HELM365 and brings over 20 years of experience across Boston’s technology and nonprofit sectors. They combine coaching with hands-on thinking tools to create space for curiosity, dialogue, and inquiry that turn insight into action. Rach’s work focuses on leadership sustainability and wellbeing, strengthenin...

Ruth Pearce is a Speaker, Coach and Attorney. She works with Lawyers and Law Students to build character and protect their health. The first Friday of each month she offers free coaching to law students who may be feeling challenged or overwhelmed. Connect with Ruth Pearce: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-pearce/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.f...

Leigh-Ann Webster, a former marketing professional, discovered her calling while walking past a bookstore. She transformed her passion for people into a career by becoming a certified Wellcoach. After coaching over a hundred women, she accepted a pivotal role leading the national board. Leigh-Ann was instrumental in standardizing the field and supporting thousands of professional health coaches. H...

Discover how a former real estate agent and music video producer found her calling in the world of professional coaching. Guest Liani Greaves joins the conversation to share her unconventional journey from the high-energy streets of Brooklyn to the quiet reflection of the forest. She discusses how her diverse background in production and fundraising helped her develop a "vision-first" mindset long...

Elizabeth McHugh, a second-generation Wellcoach, began her career immediately after studying psychology in college. She rejected traditional clinical models to prioritize human autonomy and the freedom of personal choice. Her diverse experience spans from Boston acupuncture clinics to coaching global executives through digital platforms. Now, she serves as a Harvard teaching fellow while leading o...

Michael Ryan, PhD, shares his evolution from a fitness trainer to a performance psychology expert. His deep drive for connection stems from caring for his mother through chronic illness. This early exposure to caretaking ignited a lifelong curiosity regarding human resilience and purpose. A traumatic car accident later catalyzed his groundbreaking research into sleep apnea and wellness. His doctor...

Dr. Joe Sage shares how he balances life as a physician and a certified coach. Discover why a former swim coach traded the pool for a career in medicine. Follow his journey as he explores the deep transition from being Dr. Sage to rediscovering his identity as Joe. Learn how a simple coaching principle revolutionized the way he speaks with young patients. Joe discusses how leaning into character s...

Ashley Tryban has a zest for all things coaching, engagement and goal-getting! She is a dual masters recipient in Applied Nutrition and Health Services Administration. She is a WellCoaches grad, a nationally board certified as a health and wellness coach (NBC HWC) as well as a lifestyle medicine professional (dip ACLM). Her last decade was spent in the employee health and human resources field pro...

Natalie Stewart joins the conversation to share her journey as a veteran nurse and her current role as the Wellness Director and lifestyle medicine coach at St. John's Health. She reflects on her extensive "womb to tomb" nursing career, which spanned from labor and delivery to hospice care, providing her a deep appreciation for the vulnerability of the human experience. The episode highlights her...

Join a conversation between two lifelong friends who share a professional shorthand developed over decades of working, learning, and navigating major life transitions together. Seasoned human resources expert, Christina Lombardo, realized that traditional employee relations lacked the specific tools needed for deep behavioral change. Then, learn how she found those solutions in the blossoming fiel...

Meet an inspiring Master Certified Coach and founder of Standing Mountain, Jeni Davenport-Furniss, who shares the unexpected path that led her from community health education to achieving the highest coaching designation. Discover what crucial element was missing when teaching new health behaviors, leading her to notice that enthusiasm alone could not create sustainable behavior change. Hear the d...

This episode features a conversation with Tracy Yates, a long-time colleague of the host and a graduate of the Wellcoaches program. Yates initially focused on a creative career, teaching English and establishing the dance program at an arts high school in San Diego. Her desire to move into a more one-on-one space led her to research coaching programs, eventually integrating coaching principles int...

This podcast episode features a conversation with Maura Koutoujian, a respected professional in the coaching world. Maura is a Wellcoach, a leader in the executive coaching space, and a life and business coach. The discussion covers her extensive professional background, which includes time as a photographer and artist, running a general store, and serving as a leader in the Weight Watchers space...

Simon Matthews is an acclaimed faculty member who is recognized as a global citizen with insatiable curiosity and inspires everyone he interacts with. Hear the fascinating story of his highly unconventional career path, which included studying mathematics and French, training as a systemic family therapist, becoming a private investigator, and narrowly missing a career as an airline pilot before f...

In this compelling episode, we feature Dr. Paige Hoshall-Hakimian, a graduate of the Wellcoaches professional coach training program who embodies professional evolution and unwavering service. A powerful force with a recently earned PhD in psychology with a focus on coaching, Dr. Paige began her career in high-stakes real estate, having co-founded Hakimian Holdings some 40 years ago as a real esta...

Michael See, a long-time member of the Wellcoaches community and supporter of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, joins the conversation to share his transformative journey from clinical expert to coaching innovator. Discover why Michael believes coaching is foundational, yet the "hardest of all" helping professions, and how he moved past "expounding wisdom" to truly engage people on their...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dexter Tay, a prominent figure in the Wellcoaches community in Singapore and a personal trainer with nearly two decades of experience. Known for his vulnerability and unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, Dexter shares his remarkable journey from traditional fitness training, where he focused on movement quality and strength, to becoming a transform...

Erika Jackson sits down with Chris Sankey, a physician and hospitalist at Yale New Haven Hospital. Chris shares his deeply personal journey in medicine, which he has always considered a calling, inspired in part by his grandfather who was also a physician. He recounts how, after over a decade of practicing medicine, he experienced professional burnout that manifested in a very specific and dangero...

This podcast episode features Emily Whelden, who serves as the Director of Legal Programming and one of the team coaches at Dixon Life Coaching. Her coaching practice primarily focuses on lawyers with ADHD and other high achievers, though she also specializes in the intersection of ADHD and chronic health conditions. Emily is a graduate of the Wellcoaches core program and their professional coach...

This insightful conversation delves into Alex Bellitter's unique journey into coaching and her pivotal role at Shimmer. Listeners will gain an understanding of how Shimmer champions a neuroinclusive approach in coaching, highlighting their commitment to expanding accessible resources and fostering client growth, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. The episode offers a deep dive into cruci...

Melissa Troncoso is a health sciences researcher and family nurse practitioner committed to helping people be healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Research interest includes eating behaviors, nutrition, weight management, obesity, and culture of health. An inspirational leader with an affinity for relationship building and networking. A dynamic and engaging public speaker with significant experience...

EllenG Coaching was created by Ellen Goldman to provide coaching and training to professionals and entrepreneurs who are worried about their health and happiness due to exhaustion, burnout, weight issues and other health challenges. Ellen’s mission is to help business professionals get self-care back on their daily “to-do” list. Through her motivational talks, coaching programs, and online courses...