Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

What if recovery didn’t stop at sobriety? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Amy de la Garza and Linnea Offerman from Nosis Health to discuss how functional medicine and health coaching are transforming addiction treatment. Together, they share a groundbreaking model of care that integrates medical treatment, therapy, and coaching to support lasting recovery and whole-person healing.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/amy-de-la-garza-linnea-offerman-154/

Can what you eat shape how you feel and think? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes licensed clinical psychologist and FMCA-certified health coach Dr. Andrea Cook to explore nutritional psychology, the bi-directional relationship between food and mental health. Dr. Cook shares how this lens is reshaping psychotherapy training, clinical practice, and even college psychology curricula.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/andrea-cook-153/

What if the secret to aging well isn’t found in a pill or a protocol, but in your mindset and your community? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Sally Duplantier, gerontologist, public health educator, and founder of Zing. At 70, she’s pursuing her doctorate in public health while helping older adults around the world embrace vitality, connection, and lifelong learning through her organization and Wellness Wednesdays webinar series.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/sally-duplantier-152/

What if trauma isn’t just in your mind, but in your cells? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes double board-certified physician and trauma expert Dr. Amy to explore the biology of trauma and how it impacts both mental and physical health. Dr. Amy shares groundbreaking insights from her new book The Biology of Trauma, which reveals how the body stores fear, pain, and overwhelm, and how we can begin to heal.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/aimee-apigian-151/

What does it really mean when food is “grass-fed” or “regenerative”? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes regenerative farmer Joe Wanda, founder of Wanda Farms in Harvard, Illinois. Together they explore how farming practices impact the nutrient density of food, the health of our soil, and ultimately, the well-being of our families and communities.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/joe-wanda-150/

What if the path to healing and growth started not with reinvention, but with radical self-acceptance? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with motivational speaker, author, and emotional fitness advocate Hakeem Bourne McFarlane to explore the power of choosing yourself: embracing your story, owning your identity, and doing the internal work that leads to external impact. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/hakeem-bourne-mcfarlane-149/

What happens to healthcare when artificial intelligence gets faster, smarter, and more accessible? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi speaks with Stanford professor and AI pioneer Dr. Ronjon Nag about the future of AI in medicine, why human connection still matters, and how coaches can embrace technology without losing their impact. With decades of experience building AI systems and now leading longevity science initiatives, Dr. Ronjon offers a unique perspective on where we’re headed and what it means for personalized care.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/ronjon-nag-148/

What if treating heart disease meant going beyond prescriptions and procedures to ask what truly matters? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a board-certified interventional cardiologist who found new purpose through functional medicine and personalized, lifestyle-based care.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/sanjay-bhojraj-147/

What role can health coaches play in addressing today’s mental health crisis? On this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes FMCA graduate Shelby Garay, Senior Manager of Coaching at the Headspace Training Institute, to talk about her journey from FMCA’s inaugural class to shaping the future of mental health coaching. Shelby shares her passion for dismantling health inequities, training new coaches, and integrating functional medicine principles into mental health care.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/shelby-garay-146/

What does it really mean to “stay in your lane” as a health coach? In this week’s episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes attorney and certified health coach Lisa Fraley to shed light on the legal side of coaching. Lisa blends her experience as a former healthcare lawyer with her background as a coach to help professionals understand scope of practice, protect their businesses, and feel confident about how they serve clients.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/lisa-fraley-145/