Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/