Health Coach Talk Podcast
Hosted by Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum
Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching features insights from the most well-respected names in Health Coaching and Functional Medicine.

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*FMCA is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither medical advice nor a statement of FMCA policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by FMCA. Views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own.
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Episode 141 |
The Sacred Edge: Where Growth Begins and Comfort Ends, With Akshay Nanavati
Podcast Details: The Sacred Edge: Where Growth Begins and Comfort Ends, With Akshay NanavatiAuthor and explorer Akshay Nanavati joins Health Coach Talk to share how pushing the limits of mind and body, from battling PTSD to trekking across Antarctica, can lead to healing, presence, and personal transformation.
Past Episodes
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Episode 141 |
Reclaiming Your Health and Confidence After 40, With Natalie Jill
Podcast Details: Reclaiming Your Health and Confidence After 40, With Natalie JillMidlife fat loss expert Natalie Jill joins Dr. Sandi to talk mindset, resilience, and what it really takes to thrive in midlife, from gut health to strength training and self-advocacy.
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Episode 140 |
How to Support the Skin Microbiome and Fight Chronic Disease, With Kiran Krishnan
Podcast Details: How to Support the Skin Microbiome and Fight Chronic Disease, With Kiran KrishnanResearch microbiologist Kiran Krishnan joins Dr. Sandi to explore the skin microbiome, osteoarthritis, and the future of functional health innovation powered by AI.
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Episode 139 |
Healing the Gut with Client-Led Coaching, With Anu Simh
Podcast Details: Healing the Gut with Client-Led Coaching, With Anu SimhBoard-certified coach Anu Simh joins Dr. Sandi to share how health coaches help clients heal their gut, take action, and feel truly heard, all while staying grounded in their scope.
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Episode 138 |
How We Can End Alzheimer’s, With Dr. Dale Bredesen
Podcast Details: How We Can End Alzheimer’s, With Dr. Dale BredesenDr. Dale Bredesen joins Dr. Sandi to explore the six root causes of cognitive decline, how to extend your brain span, and why health coaches are essential for supporting Alzheimer’s prevention.
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Episode 137 |
From Olympic Gold to Health Coach, With Kate Slatter
Podcast Details: From Olympic Gold to Health Coach, With Kate SlatterOlympic champion and FMCA graduate Kate Slatter shares her powerful story of loss, resilience, and how health coaching helped her rebuild—and now helps her guide others to do the same.
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Episode 136 |
Healing Food Shame Through Self-Compassion, With Lydia Knight
Podcast Details: Healing Food Shame Through Self-Compassion, With Lydia KnightIn this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi speaks with Lydia Knight, founder of The She Center, about how health coaches can support clients in overcoming disordered eating by addressing thought patterns and building a healthier, more empowered relationship with food.
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Episode 135 |
The Coaching-First Healthcare Model, With Tierni Eaton and Dr. Jason Shumard
Podcast Details: The Coaching-First Healthcare Model, With Tierni Eaton and Dr. Jason ShumardWhat happens when health coaches are fully integrated into a medical care team? Learn how Dr. Jason Shumard and Tierni Eaton built a collaborative model that centers coaching at the heart of functional medicine.
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Episode 134 |
Why Genetics Are The Future of Personalized Wellness, With Heather Morgan
Podcast Details: Why Genetics Are The Future of Personalized Wellness, With Heather MorganIn this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi speaks with Heather Morgan, CEO of NBX Wellness, about how health coaches can guide clients through personalized wellness plans using genetic data—without stepping outside their scope.