Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

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• The Truth About Indoor Mold & Health, With Jason Earle 02.07.2026 33min

  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://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/jason-earle-187/
• How to Use Scent to Heal Your Mind, With Jennifer Pressimone 25.06.2026 30min

  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 cognitive function, emotional wellness, and self-awareness.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/jennifer-pressimone-186/
• 60+ Ways Health Coaches Build Successful Careers 18.06.2026 21min

  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 people in meaningful ways across healthcare, business, education, technology, community programs, and beyond.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/dr-sandi-185/
• The Oral Microbiome and Whole-Person Health, With Amanda Hale 11.06.2026 26min

  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 conversations about prevention, chronic disease, and long-term health.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/amanda-hale-184/
• Bringing Health Coaching to Higher Education, With Krisler Bailey 04.06.2026 25min

  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 supports teens and young adults as they build sustainable habits, improve focus, and develop the skills they need to thrive academically and personally.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/krisler-bailey-183/
• How to Heal Your Body from Post-Betrayal Trauma, With Dr. Debi Silber 28.05.2026 31min

  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 from her groundbreaking research on Post Betrayal Syndrome, Dr. Debi explains how betrayal differs from other forms of trauma and why healing requires more than simply “moving on.”Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/debi-silber-182/
• The Future of Healthcare: Functional Medicine and Collaborative Coaching, With Dr. Will Cole 21.05.2026 26min

  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 more than 16 years of experience running one of the first functional medicine telehealth clinics, Dr. Will shares how dramatically the healthcare landscape has changed and where meaningful progress is still needed.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/will-cole-181/
• The Truth Behind Wellness Trends and Misinformation, With Dr. Donese Worden 14.05.2026 29min

  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 growing need for accountability in health and wellness. Drawing from decades of clinical and research experience, Dr. Worden shares practical insights into how coaches can better support clients while navigating an increasingly complicated healthcare landscape.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/donese-worden-180/
• Why Your Diagnosis Is Not Your Destiny, With Jennifer Germain 07.05.2026 29min

  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, nutrition, and lifestyle change helped her reclaim her health and inspired her to help others do the same.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/jennifer-germain-179/
• Healing Childhood Chronic Illness, With Beth Lambert 30.04.2026 33min

  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/podcast/beth-lambert-178/
• Probiotics & Gut Health: What Actually Works, With Tina Anderson 23.04.2026 31min

  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 comes to what truly supports gut health, mood, immune function, and overall well-being.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/tina-anderson-177/
• Building a Better Model for Healthcare, With Dr. Innocent Clement 16.04.2026 31min

  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, behavioral health specialists, and health coaches is creating better outcomes, stronger engagement, and more accessible care for patients with complex conditions.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/innocent-clement-176/
• Healing from Chronic Stress, With Dr. Scott Sherr 09.04.2026 35min

  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 health, and healing. Together, they explore why so many people feel “wired but tired” and what may be happening beneath the surface when clients are doing all the right things but still not feeling better.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/scott-sherr-175/
• A Holistic Approach to Heart Health, With Dr. Jack Wolfson 02.04.2026 33min

  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 still overlooks foundational lifestyle factors like nutrition, movement, stress, and connection, even though these are often the very areas that shape long-term outcomes.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/jack-wolfson-174/
• How Gut Health Shapes Menopause and Midlife Wellness, With Cynthia Thurlow 26.03.2026 30min

  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 Menopause Gut, the episode brings fresh attention to a topic that has often been overlooked in conversations about this stage of life. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/cynthia-thurlow-173/
• The Future Of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Care, With Mark Young 19.03.2026 35min

  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 approaches, and introduce an innovative tool designed to work with the body, not against it.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/mark-young-172/
• The Truth About Gut Health Testing, With Dr. Michael Chapman 12.03.2026 28min

  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, chronic disease, and personalized care.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/michael-chapman-171/
• The Hidden Link Between Diabetes and Stress, With Mark Brezzell 05.03.2026 28min

  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 expertise and lived experience to educate individuals and organizations about metabolic health, stress, and prevention.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/mark-brezzell-170/
• Why Beta-Glucan Matters for Immune Health, With Dr. Chris D'Adamo 26.02.2026 27min

  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 of Maryland School of Medicine and a longtime leader in dietary supplement research, Dr. D’Adamo brings scientific rigor and practical insight to this important discussion.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/chris-dadamo-169/
• A New Functional Framework for Thyroid Care, With Ginny Mahar 19.02.2026 29min

  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 change. Drawing from her own experience with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, Ginny explains how moving beyond lab-based management toward a structured, whole-person approach can help individuals reclaim their energy, clarity, and long-term vitality.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/ginny-mahar-168/