Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

Health Coaching is changing the client conversation from What are you going to do for me? to What can we achieve together? Kara Ware and Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum discuss an innovative system design that supports the providers and patients to work within a successful, equal, therapeutic partnership. Health Coaches are regarded as equally important and necessary in a collaborative care team. Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.

Foundational data to support standardization within the health coaching industry. Kasia Smith @ Pillar with Dr. Sandi discuss the latest industry report "The State of Health Coaching" - a cross-sectional research study assessing the state of health coaching today. The report sheds light on the professionalization of coaching and data on this growing workforce of allied health professionals, with training approved by the National Board of Medical Examiners.  Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.

"I can't think of one example where you can be successful alone. Unless we are able to coach our patients to change their habits or implement the guidance given by their doctors, their lifestyles will not change. It takes teamwork. " – Dr. Sibal Dr. Priti Nanda Sibal with Dr. Sandi connect in this energetic and inspiring conversation. Listen, as the dynamics of health as a priority, unfold through the perspectives of each industry influencer. Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.

New approaches including Health Coaches in wellness environments continue to rise. Join Dr. Sandi, FMCA CEO and Founder, as she highlights more growth in the health coaching landscape. Each example gives an inspiring view into emerging possibilities. Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.

Implementation: How we can shift into a value-based healthcare system. Johannes R. Fisslinger with Dr. Sandi connect in an inspiring conversation about reprioritizing our healthcare focus. Shifting our perspective to include three value-based components: prevention, life-style medicine, and health coaching. We are not lacking in information, but in IMPLEMENTATION. "We need about 100,00 well-paid health coaches in the U.S. alone. If we had that, we can totally transform healthcare."

The findings are consistent. In studies using randomized controlled trials (RCT), which provide quantitative evidence, show that health coaching works! [link] Making a Difference.pdf [link] Long-term Weight Loss in a Primary Care-Anchored eHealth Lifestyle Coaching Program: Randomized Controlled Trial [link] Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a single-arm, remotely-delivered health coaching intervention to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior during pregnancy FMCA is leading the conversation of expanding awareness to the benefits of this industry. Through data-driven, science-based research, and published studies, evidence shows the positive impacts have a ripple effect. Benefits of health coaching extend beyond the client. Practitioners and health care communities receive much-needed support with post-diagnosis care. Health coaches provide accessible pathways to improving overall well-being.

"The community builds itself, and they start connecting, and the coach is holding the container." Elizabeth McHugh with Dr. Sandi connect in an inspiring view of coaching in groups. Demystifying personal boundaries and championing this affordable approach, the focus is on coaching with curiosity and humility, rather than a need to control. Group coaching is being able to sit in that objective space and allow to see what happens.

"Roll up your sleeves and get to work, because we need ALL HANDS ON DECK!" Experience Tara Garrison's energy for health coaching. As she shares her own journey, the excitement of helping others feel better and live life at a new level is the very core of health coaching. Help people see the good in what they are doing, and encourage them to stay aligned with themselves. —Coach Tara Garrison

Dr. Kristi Morlan-Hughes reflects:  “She changed the world with her vision and determination. If you ever wonder if one person can really make an impact on the world, Maev is a stellar example of what passion, purpose, and tenacity can create. One person can change their part of the world for the better, forever.” We extend our heartfelt condolences to Maev's family and friends, her FMC Ireland team, and functional medicine colleagues as we mourn the loss of her brilliant light.

Why is the character strength of grit so important to a flourishing life? Join Caroline Adams Miller, the world's leading expert on the science behind goal setting, its connection to happiness, and the use of good grit to achieve hard things. Listen as she explores the research-based, actionable strategies to help cultivate good grit and what it embodies. Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.