Episodes

  • The Truth About Gut Health Testing, With Dr. Michael Chapman

    The Truth About Gut Health Testing, With Dr. Michael Chapman
    Mar 12 2026
    Is your gut microbiome working for you, or against you? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes naturopathic physician and Genova Diagnostics Director of Product Innovation Dr. Michael Chapman to explore the rapidly evolving world of gut health and functional lab testing. Their conversation examines how advances in microbiome science are reshaping our understanding of digestive health, chronic disease, and personalized care.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/michael-chapman-171/
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    28 mins
  • The Hidden Link Between Diabetes and Stress, With Mark Brezzell

    The Hidden Link Between Diabetes and Stress, With Mark Brezzell
    Mar 5 2026
    What happens when the clinician becomes the patient? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes executive health coach and former cardiovascular perfusionist Mark Brezzell to share how a life-altering diagnosis of type 1 diabetes reshaped his career, his mindset, and his mission. With decades of experience in acute care medicine and medical industry leadership, Mark now uses both clinical expertise and lived experience to educate individuals and organizations about metabolic health, stress, and prevention.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/mark-brezzell-170/
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    28 mins
  • Why Beta-Glucan Matters for Immune Health, With Dr. Chris D'Adamo

    Why Beta-Glucan Matters for Immune Health, With Dr. Chris D'Adamo
    Feb 26 2026
    Could beta-glucan be a missing piece in the immune health conversation? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes epidemiologist and integrative medicine researcher Dr. Chris D’Adamo to explore beta-glucan, what it is, how it works, and why it is gaining attention in conversations about immune resilience and longevity. As Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a longtime leader in dietary supplement research, Dr. D’Adamo brings scientific rigor and practical insight to this important discussion.
    Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/chris-dadamo-169/
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    28 mins
  • A New Functional Framework for Thyroid Care, With Ginny Mahar

    A New Functional Framework for Thyroid Care, With Ginny Mahar
    Feb 19 2026
    Why do so many people with thyroid conditions continue to struggle even when their lab results are “normal”? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef, FMCA graduate, and functional medicine health coach Ginny Mahar to explore a new functional framework for thyroid care rooted in personalization, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change. Drawing from her own experience with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, Ginny explains how moving beyond lab-based management toward a structured, whole-person approach can help individuals reclaim their energy, clarity, and long-term vitality.
    Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/ginny-mahar-168/
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    29 mins
  • How to Use Super Microbes for Sustainable Health, With Dr. William Davis

    How to Use Super Microbes for Sustainable Health, With Dr. William Davis
    Feb 12 2026
    What if the secret to lasting metabolic health isn’t about eating less, but about restoring what modern life has stripped away? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with cardiologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. William Davis to discuss his groundbreaking work on the microbiome and his latest book, SUPER Body. Dr. Davis challenges conventional wisdom on weight loss, shifting the focus from the numbers on the scale to the critical balance of muscle preservation and the elimination of internal visceral fat.
    Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/william-davis-167/
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    30 mins
  • 2026 Wellness Trends Every Health Coach Should Know

    2026 Wellness Trends Every Health Coach Should Know
    Feb 5 2026
    Are you curious which health trends are fading away and which powerful movements are taking their place for your clients this year? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi hosts a solo episode to navigate the shifting landscape of wellness in 2026, identifying ten pivotal movements that are redefining how we approach everything from medical testing to the clothes we wear. Drawing on her decades of experience as a health psychologist and her deep roots in functional medicine, Dr. Sandi explains how the transition from passive patient to "health care CEO" is fundamentally changing the practitioner-client relationship.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/dr-sandi-166/
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    22 mins
  • Keeping It Super Simple in Coaching, With Amber Letz

    Keeping It Super Simple in Coaching, With Amber Letz
    Jan 29 2026
    Can we actually transform our health by doing less instead of more? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Amber Letz, an FMCA graduate and board-certified health coach, to discuss the power of simplicity in an often over-complicated wellness industry. Amber shares her "KISS" philosophy and explains how returning to the basics can lead to profound and lasting personal transformation.
    Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/amber-letz-165/
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    27 mins
  • The Truth About Weight Health, With Ashley Koff

    The Truth About Weight Health, With Ashley Koff
    Jan 22 2026
    Is it possible that our obsession with weight loss is actually keeping us from achieving true health? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Ashley Koff, founder of the Better Nutrition Program and author of the new book Your Best Shot, to explore a revolutionary shift from weight loss to weight health. Together, they discuss the science of metabolic hormones and why focusing on building and repairing the body is far more effective than the traditional path of restriction.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/ashley-koff-164/
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    35 mins