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What does it take to stay active, prevent injuries, and support athletic performance at every stage of life? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes renowned sports podiatrist Dr. Bob Weil to explore the importance of foot health, injury prevention, and the connection between physical and mental well-being. With five decades of experience treating athletes of all ages, including Olympic champions, Dr. Bob shares his perspective on what it means to build a strong foundation for lifelong movement and health.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/bob-weil-202/

When was the last time you thought about the health of your feet? Despite their essential role in movement, balance, and longevity, foot health is often overlooked in conversations about overall wellness. This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Courtney Conley, a leading expert in foot and gait health and bestselling author of Walk, to explore why stronger, healthier feet may be one of the most important foundations for healthy aging.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/courtney-conley-201/

What happens after a GLP-1 medication quiets the “food noise” and weight begins to change? In the 200th episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi explores why these peptides may be just one part of successful GLP-1 care, while lasting health also depends on what happens in a person’s everyday life. Drawing from emerging research, she examines the role health coaches can play alongside clinicians, nutrition professionals, exercise specialists, and other members of the care team to support behavior change, strength, emotional well-being, and long-term health.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/dr-sandi-200/

What does being prepared have to do with living a healthy life? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes holistic nutrition professional, author, and “Ingredient Guru” Mira Dessy for a conversation about holistic emergency preparedness. From food and water to power outages and unexpected disruptions, Mira explains why preparedness can be approached as another part of supporting health, resilience, and peace of mind. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/mira-dessy-199/

What if the traditional medical approach to menopause is completely missing the underlying root causes of hormonal imbalance? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes triple board-certified physician and bestselling author Dr. Anna Cabeca to discuss the true cardiometabolic foundations of perimenopause and menopause. Known affectionately as The Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna sheds light on how addressing cellular health, insulin sensitivity, and the powerful "mother hormone" oxytocin can dramatically transform the menopausal transition from a clinical hurdle into a vibrant growth opportunity.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/anna-cabeca-198/

What if a lack of motivation is not actually what keeps people stuck? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes behavioral scientist and health behavior change expert Dr. Heather McKee to explore what motivation really is, why it naturally rises and falls, and how small actions can create the progress that keeps healthy behaviors moving forward. Drawing on her background in behavior change psychology and her work with global health and fitness organizations, Dr. Heather offers a science-backed look at what helps habits become sustainable in real life.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/heather-mckee-197/

What if fatigue is more than a lack of energy and is actually the brain trying to tell us something important? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes board-certified neurologist and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Ken Sharlin to explore fatigue, neurodegenerative conditions, and his Predictive Energy Allocation Model, or PEAM. Their conversation offers a fascinating look at how the brain manages energy, responds to stressors, and works to protect survival. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/ken-sharlin-196/

As lab testing, peptides, hormone therapies, and other health optimization tools become more accessible, where do health coaches fit into this evolving wellness landscape? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Andrea Corleto, founder and CEO of Altro Health, to explore the growing demand for longevity services, the importance of staying within scope of practice, and new models for bringing coaching and clinical care together.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/andrea-corleto-195/

Could health and wellness coaching be approaching one of the most significant turning points in the profession’s history? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes NBHWC leaders Deanna Fournier and Nicole Pope to discuss the proposed CMS reimbursement pathway, growing recognition of board-certified health coaches, and what these developments could mean for the future of the profession.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/deanna-fournier-nicole-pope-194/

What if seeing your blood sugar change in real time could make healthy habits easier to understand and sustain? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Functional Medicine Coaching Academy graduates Michelle Doel and Alicia Harding, co-founders of the Metabolism Mastery Method, to explore how continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, can support greater awareness of metabolic health and meaningful behavior change.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/michelle-doel-alicia-harding-193/

What if some of the most powerful forms of medicine are already available all around us? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes integrative and functional medicine physician Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark to explore how nature, sunlight, movement, belonging, and community can support physical and emotional well-being. Their conversation draws from Dr. Geeta’s book, Medicine for All People: Science and Ancient Wisdom for Revolutionary Healing, which invites readers to expand their understanding of what medicine can be.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/geeta-maker-clark-192/

What happens when fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, weight gain, and mood changes are dismissed because a standard lab result falls within the “normal” range? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as The Thyroid Fixer, for a wide-ranging conversation about thyroid dysfunction, hormonal changes, personalized testing, and the importance of listening when the body signals that something is wrong. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/amie-hornaman-191/

Could the way wheat is grown and processed matter as much as the grain itself? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Jill Brockman-Cummings, mill manager at Janie’s Mill, for a fascinating conversation about organic farming, stone-milled flour, ancient and heritage grains, and the traditions that have largely disappeared from the modern food system.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/jill-brockman-cummings-190/

What if the first step to helping a struggling child has nothing to do with changing the child's behavior? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes psychologist, mental health expert, and The Dysregulated Kid author Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge to explore why nervous system regulation is the foundation for emotional resilience, healthy behavior, and lasting change. Together, they unpack what dysregulation really means, why it has become so common, and how simple, consistent practices can help families move from survival mode toward calm and connection. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/roseann-capanna-hodge-189/

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 discuss the opportunities, challenges, and exciting future of AI as a tool for delivering more personalized, root-cause care. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/pedram-shojai-188/