Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

A Holistic Approach to Heart Health, With Dr. Jack Wolfson

What if the most important conversations about heart health are the ones happening outside the cardiologist’s office? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Jack Wolfson, a cardiologist known for his root-cause, holistic approach to cardiovascular wellness, for a conversation about what it really means to support heart health. Together, they explore why so much conventional care still overlooks foundational lifestyle factors like nutrition, movement, stress, and connection, even though these are often the very areas that shape long-term outcomes.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/jack-wolfson-174/ [https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/jack-wolfson-174/]

How Gut Health Shapes Menopause and Midlife Wellness, With Cynthia Thurlow

What if many of the symptoms women experience in midlife have as much to do with the gut as they do with hormones? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes nurse practitioner, author, and women’s health expert Cynthia Thurlow for a conversation about the profound connection between the microbiome and women’s health during perimenopause and menopause. Centered on Cynthia’s new book, The Menopause Gut, the episode brings fresh attention to a topic that has often been overlooked in conversations about this stage of life. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/cynthia-thurlow-173/ [https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/cynthia-thurlow-173/]

The Future Of Hypertension and Cardiovascular Care, With Mark Young

What if high blood pressure is not the root problem but a signal pointing to something deeper? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Mark Young, CEO of Zona and a PhD in functional medicine, to explore a fresh perspective on hypertension and what it really takes to support cardiovascular health. Together, they unpack the science behind blood pressure, challenge conventional approaches, and introduce an innovative tool designed to work with the body, not against it.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/mark-young-172/ [https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/mark-young-172/]

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

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/

The Hidden Link Between Diabetes and Stress, With Mark Brezzell

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/ [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/ ]