Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

What happens when a physician reclaims her health—and purpose—through functional medicine and faith? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Dr. Tabatha Barber, a triple board-certified OB-GYN turned functional medicine doctor and coach, to discuss the powerful connection between gut health, hormone balance, spirituality, and soul healing.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/tabatha-barber-131/

Why do so many women do all the “right” things and still struggle to lose weight—especially in midlife? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with metabolic health expert Ashley Fillmore to unpack why traditional dieting fails and what it really takes to achieve sustainable, long-term results. With nearly two decades of experience, Ashley helps women heal their hormones, repair their metabolism, and break free from the chronic diet cycle for good.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/ashley-fillmore-130/

What if your dental issues weren’t just about your teeth—but your stress, diet, and sleep? On this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with trailblazing biological dentist and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Eniko Loud to explore how conventional dentistry misses the mark on whole-body healing—and how a holistic approach to oral care could change lives.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/eniko-loud-129/

What makes health coaching uniquely powerful compared to traditional healthcare approaches? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi takes the mic solo to explore the heart of coaching: client-led, client-centered care. She explains why letting clients lead the way is not only different from what doctors or AI health platforms offer—it’s the key to building the lasting change and self-efficacy that transforms lives.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/dr-sandi-128/

What if a diagnosis didn’t mean decline—but a chance to build something stronger? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by Amy Behimer, pharmacist, board-certified health and wellness coach, and founder of the Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health, to talk about thriving with autoimmune disease, rethinking chronic care, and coaching as a powerful path to resilience and well-being.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/amy-behimer-127/

What if your everyday environment was quietly impacting your health in ways you never realized? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes back integrative rheumatologist and environmental health expert Dr. Aly Cohen for an eye-opening conversation about toxins, immune health, and what we can do to reduce our exposures. Dr. Aly shares insights from her new book, Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, and explores how the growing prevalence of synthetic chemicals is contributing to immune dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/aly-cohen-126/

Can you really reverse your biological age—and feel better than you did in your 30s? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Leslie Kenny , Oxford-based CEO of Oxford Healthspan and co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, to explore the science of longevity, immune modulation, and one intriguing compound that’s making waves in the wellness world: spermidine. Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/leslie-kenny-125/Leslie is offering Health Coach Talk listeners a special discount to try "Primeadine" at OxfordHealthspan.com with the code SANDI15.

Is it ever too late to embark on a new, purpose-driven career? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Charlette Plinneke, a former middle school science teacher who, at 64, transitioned into the field of health coaching. Now a nationally board-certified Functional Medicine Health Coach with a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, Charlette shares how this career shift has revitalized her life and enabled her to guide others toward improved health and well-being.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/charlette-plinneke-124/

What does it take to truly rebuild yourself—body, mind, and spirit—after life’s hardest moments? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by Col. Martha McSally, a retired combat veteran, former U.S. Senator, and author of Dare to Fly, for a raw and uplifting conversation about overcoming adversity, redefining resilience, and how true transformation happens with the right support—much like the teammate role a health coach plays in someone’s health journey.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/martha-mcsally-123/

Is everything we’ve been told about cholesterol wrong? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Jonny Bowden, PhD, a renowned expert in nutrition and functional medicine, to challenge conventional wisdom about cholesterol. As the co-author of The Great Cholesterol Myth, Jonny explains why the outdated “good vs. bad cholesterol” model falls short and what we should focus on instead for true heart health.Show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/jonny-bowden-122/