Rakan Brahedni, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and technologist, discusses the integration of AI tools in health coaching. Topics include leveraging AI for client benefits, managing coaching material libraries, enhancing marketing efforts, and using AI as a brainstorm partner for challenging client situations.
AI can enhance health coaches' client connections and coaching practices.
Using AI tools requires caution to avoid bias and supplement human interactions in healthcare.
Deep dives
Becoming a Health Coach after Personal Health Journey
Rakan Bratheny, a technologist turned health coach, shares his transition after being diagnosed with Thyroiditis, motivating him to empower his health with Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCAA) training. Many health coaches pursue this path after conventional medical treatments fall short, seeking to support others in similar situations.
Health Focus in Dubai and Rise of Health Coaching Practice
Based in Dubai, Rakan notes the city's fast-paced lifestyle and the prevalent neglect of health due to career demands. He highlights Dubai's significant investments in healthcare and his endeavor, alongside another FMCAA graduate, to establish a health coaching practice to promote lifestyle care and health improvements in a region where health coaching is still emerging.
Role of Generative AI in Healthcare Empowerment and Concerns
Discussing Generative AI, Rakan emphasizes its potential in providing accessible health knowledge, cutting through misinformation online, and supporting individuals in self-care decisions. However, he warns about the risks of overreliance on AI systems, potential biases, and the importance of using these tools as supplements, not replacements, for human interactions in healthcare decision-making.
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.
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See how health coaches can leverage AI to benefit their clients and their coaching practices
Explore how AI tools can assist coaches in managing their coaching material resource libraries
Find out how to use AI to enhance your marketing efforts and content creation
Learn to put AI to use as a brainstorm partner for challenging client situations