Today’s guest is Deborah Charnes, a former international corporate marketing communication strategist turned yoga therapist and author of the book From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram. Deborah shares her journey of overcoming chronic back pain and digestive disorders and leaving a high-pressure corporate job to transform her mental health and well-being through mindfulness, self-care, meditation, and yoga.   In this episode, they talk about: Deborah’s experience with chronic pain and digestive disorders and how her book offers holistic approaches to managing these issues Tips and tricks ..read more

Is the modern lifestyle impacting your health and wellness? Understanding human evolution and living in sync with nature can be the secret to living a healthy and happy life in today’s hectic world.   Jenny Powers discusses her book On the Origin of Being: Our Evolutionary Journey, which explores how our modern environments and diets have created evolutionary mismatches that leave us vulnerable to stress and disease and how by tuning into our ancestral roots and making small, sustainable lifestyle changes, we can thrive in today’s world.    In this episode, they talk about: Je ..read more

Does the legal jargon make your head spin as a health coach? Do you wish running your business was as easy as sipping a green smoothie?    Lisa Fraley, an attorney and legal coach, shares some great insights on the legal landscape of the health and wellness industry. She provides valuable advice on avoiding common legal pitfalls and setting up compliant health coaching practices. She demystifies the complex legal issues to help you understand the legalities that come with the health coaching business so you can focus on helping clients without legal worries. Whether you are a health ..read more

End of life doesn't have to be a crisis. By having open conversations ahead of time and planning and discussing preferences and options for end-of-life, people can ensure a smoother and more dignified journey when the time comes. Dr. Bob Uslander, co-founder of Empowered Endings, says instead of dreading end-of-life conversations, people should embrace it as an opportunity to take control and ensure a more peaceful and empowered journey. With the right support and planning, life's final chapter can be a beautiful, meaningful experience for everyone involved.   In this episode, they talk a ..read more

Do you want to add years to your life? Making simple changes to your diet could be the secret to longevity. Internationally recognized nutrition expert Dr. Joel Fuhrman discusses his nutritarian diet approach for preventing disease, promoting longevity and aiding weight loss. He explains the science behind maximizing nutrition for optimal health and shares success stories from his medical practice and Eat to Live retreat.   In this episode, they talk about: The concept of a nutritarian diet and GBOMBS food Older (2003) and modern (2011) versions of Eat to Live book  Impact of b ..read more

Are your clients struggling to make changes? Or do they slip back into a way of living that made them sick? There may be an underlying reason – unresolved trauma from their past. Mandy Harvey discusses how unhealed trauma may get in the way of your client’s goals and ability to make changes. She also shares how health coaches can help clients with past traumas and create the lasting changes they want.   In this episode, they talk about: How trauma experienced as a child can impact someone’s beliefs, behaviors, and health Should health coaches send clients needing trauma healing to oth ..read more

Health and wellness coaches can now help people take control of their health in a different way—through genetic testing! Genetic testing can help people identify disease risks and make informed healthcare decisions. Dahlia Attia-King discusses genetic testing options—whole exome and genome sequencing—and how it can help someone identify disease risk and how health coaches can help clients with genetic testing.    In this episode, they talk about: What is whole exome and genome sequencing The cost of whole exome and whole genome sequencing The high costs of genetic testing in th ..read more

Cathy wraps up the three-part series with Dr. Norman Rosenthal. She recaps their previous discussions on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the importance of coaching, and the need for doctors and coaches to work together. In this episode, Cathy explores how doctors and health coaches can collaborate to enhance patient health and wellness. She also shares effective strategies for coaches and doctors to connect with each other and demonstrate their value.   In this episode, they talk about:   Recap of parts 1 and 2 of the interview with Dr. Rosenthal Impact module on Seasonal Affe ..read more

Dr. Norman Rosenthal talks about how he helps people as a psychiatrist and health coach, the type of people he works with, and how psychiatrists and health coaches can collaborate to improve the health and wellness of patients.   Previously, Dr. Norman discussed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what it is, how it affects people’s mood and energy, and its treatment with light therapy.   In this episode, we talk about: Dr. Norman’s transition from psychiatry to health coaching The type of people Dr. Norman works with How Dr. Norman’s coaching integrates with his psychiatry busi ..read more

Do you feel really down or unmotivated to work in particular months? This is something millions of people worldwide experience, which is called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. We have Dr. Norman Rosenthal on the show today, the person who named this condition. Dr. Norman discusses his decades of research on SAD, how he discovered light therapy as an effective treatment for SAD and more.   In this episode, we talk about: Dr. Norman’s book about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) SAD and its treatment with light therapy Symptoms of SAD, like bad mood and low energy  Ways to ..read more