In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Dr. Michelle May, a recovered yo-yo dieter and founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training. Dr. May shares her expertise in mindful eating and how it can transform one’s relationship with food to achieve lasting change. In this episode, you’ll discover: What Is Mindful Eating? Dr. May explains how mindful eating helps break the “eat-repent-repeat” cycle. The Differences Between Restrictive and Instinctive Ea...
Dec 09, 2024•36 min
In this episode, Cathy speaks with Carly Pepin, an international speaker and consultant specializing in human behavior. Carly shares her insights on how mindset shapes financial destiny, addressing the balance of pride and shame in leadership, and strategies to create a fulfilling life by aligning with your purpose. In this episode, you’ll discover: Turning Your Vacation Into Your Vocation: How to design a life and business aligned with your purpose. Shifting Mindset for Financial Growth: The ro...
Dec 02, 2024•44 min
In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora sits down with Epiphany Jordan, MPH, CPH, to explore the fascinating topic of rebranding human touch. Epiphany shares her insights on the benefits of touch, the need for a cultural shift in how touch is perceived, and actionable ways to bring nurturing touch into our lives. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why Human Touch Needs a Rebrand: How our current perceptions of touch limit its accessibility and benefits. The Three Brand Archety...
Nov 25, 2024•29 min
In this episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora speaks with Gina Cavalier, an experienced media executive and the Founder of The Liberated Healer. Gina shares her unique approach to healing and supporting individuals dealing with trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges, drawing on her own journey and experiences. In this episode, you’ll discover: Shifting Out of Negative Energy: Gina explains how to reconnect with yourself and use energy work to create a more positive outlook...
Nov 18, 2024•46 min
In this enlightening episode of Health Coach Conversations, Cathy Sykora welcomes Dr. Lynn Anderson, a renowned naturopath, yoga therapist, and holistic health expert. Dr. Anderson shares her extensive knowledge on holistic health, karma yoga, and the impact of lifestyle choices on well-being, drawing from over 40 years in the field. In this episode, you’ll discover: What is Holistic Health? Dr. Anderson explains how true health encompasses the mind, body, and soul and the importance of balance ...
Nov 11, 2024•20 min
Are you or someone you know struggling with helping a loved one who resists treatment? In this insightful episode of Health Coach Conversations, host Cathy sits down with Dr. Brian Licuanan, a board-certified psychologist and author of How to Get Your Resisting Loved One into Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Mental Health and Addiction Crisis. Dr. Licuanan shares strategies, insights, and compassionate advice on supporting loved ones who may be facing addiction or mental health challenges but...
Nov 04, 2024•51 min
If you’re eating right and you’re working out right, but you talk down on yourself and you’re not carving out time for self-care – that’s not true health. True health is more than just physical fitness. It’s about having the right mindset and feeling aligned with yourself. Allison Jackson discusses the importance of being healthy from the inside out and how to do that. When you feel good on the inside, it shows on the outside too! In this episode, they talk about: Allison’s journey from corporat...
Oct 28, 2024•16 min
Team and workplace culture can deeply impact a person’s health and well-being. And, as a health coach, it’s important to consider these workplace dynamics to provide the best support to your client. Today’s guest, Dr. Richard Safeer, discusses how workplace and team cultures affect our health and the need for health coaches to take into account their clients’ work environments while helping them. In this episode, they talk about: The impact of workplace culture and subcultures on the health and ...
Oct 21, 2024•35 min
Cathy sits down with Dr. Dominic Brandy to discuss how diet, exercise, supplements, and other lifestyle changes can help prevent and fight cancer. They discuss how combining conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy with natural approaches like healthy lifestyle changes can improve a person’s chances of beating cancer. Dr. Dominic also explains how important habits like regular exercise, getting quality sleep, a plant-based diet, and time-restricted eating can make a big difference in fig...
Oct 15, 2024•49 min
Today’s guest, Tamara Pflug, a Swiss fun and confidence coach, truly believes anyone can develop more confidence, regardless of their age or circumstances. She shares simple ways to boost self-confidence, how to handle negative thoughts, and why confidence is a skill that can be developed by everyone. Tamara also talks about the importance of self-worth and the role of affirmations and intuition in building confidence. In this episode, they talk about: Tamara’s background as a teacher and how sh...
Oct 07, 2024•28 min
Today’s guest is Dr. Richard A. DiCenso, a renowned expert in the field of whole-person rehabilitation. Dr. DiCenso talks about how he developed a unique wellness assessment called the Matrix Assessment Profile (MAP), which helps figure out the real reasons behind health issues beyond just treating symptoms. He explains how the MAP examines a person’s overall health by analyzing urine, saliva, and blood to get a clear picture of what’s going on inside the body to provide better care. In this epi...
Sep 30, 2024•35 min
Today’s guest, Dr. Terry Wahls, talks about how she turned her fight with multiple sclerosis (MS) into a mission to help others. Dr. Wahls was diagnosed with MS 25 years ago. Even after trying the best treatments and diets, there’s no improvement in her condition. So, she did her own research and created the Wahls Protocol, which helped her walk again and reverse her symptoms. She also shares how health coaches and medical professionals can support clients in adopting the Wahls Protocol. In this...
Sep 23, 2024•26 min
Today’s guest is Delicia Niami — author of the Resilient AF series. Delicia shares her journey with Crohn’s disease, which she developed after experiencing trauma and stress while living abroad. She also discusses the challenges she faced in getting properly diagnosed and the connection between her physical health issues and the emotional trauma she endured and being kidnapped as a child. In this episode, they talk about: Delicia’s experience being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease — symptoms she e...
Sep 16, 2024•36 min
As we age, many of us will start noticing changes in our memory and brain function. While these changes might happen later in life, focusing on your brain health is never too early. Today’s guest, Lindsey Byrne, shares how to improve your brain health and memory, prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s, and stay sharp and productive throughout your life. In this episode, they talk about: Helping people improve brain health and prevent/reverse dementia and Alzheimer’s The importance of working on brain ...
Sep 09, 2024•34 min
As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the mindset of cutting costs at all costs. But do you know that strategic spending could actually be the key to boosting your profitability? Danielle Hayden discusses the concept of healthy business spending and how it can enhance profitability. She also shares tips and advice to help health coaches grow their businesses. In this episode, they talk about: The philosophy behind the saying “you need to spend money to make money” and how it applies...
Sep 05, 2024•24 min
As a health coach, you know all too well the ups and downs of running your business. One minute, you’re booked solid, the next your calendar is empty. Now, you can smooth out those seasonal slumps by diversifying your income streams with the help of Practice Better and The Health Coach Group. Cathy sits down with Brittany from Practice Better to discuss how health coaches can leverage multiple revenue streams with the help of Practice Better and The Health Coach Group. In this episode, they talk...
Aug 26, 2024•24 min
We all have childhood experiences that shape who we become as adults. But what if those formative years are secretly sabotaging our lives, health, and relationships today? Riana Milne, a mental health expert and certified Life, Love Trauma Recovery, and Mindset Coach, discusses how unhealed childhood trauma impacts our lives, health, and relationships as we get older. She also shares her approach to helping clients heal from childhood trauma and build healthy and loving relationships. In this ep...
Aug 19, 2024•51 min
Dealing with past emotional experiences can be the key to improving our physical and mental health and overcoming chronic issues! Tracy Fance, a psychic coach and healer, discusses the interplay between unresolved past experiences and chronic health issues and shares how addressing the past is key to unlocking true healing and health. In this episode, they talk about: Tracy’s background and journey into the healing work The types of clients Tracy works with Tracy’s approach to healing—NLP, Reiki...
Aug 12, 2024•26 min
Sleep is a fundamental pillar of health, but millions struggle with chronic sleep issues that can affect their physical and mental well-being. Today’s guest, Dr. Barry Krakow, a board-certified sleep medicine specialist, discusses his new book, Life Saving Sleep: New Horizons in Mental Health, which explores the relationship between sleep quality and mental health. Dr. Barry also discusses treatments for sleep disorders and sleep-related breathing disorders and how health coaches can help people...
Aug 05, 2024•52 min
Genetic testing has become a powerful tool for unlocking the secrets of our DNA. But with so many companies offering these services, it can be a dizzying task to navigate the options and find the right fit. Jaclyn Downs, a functional nutrigenomics consultant, is here to shed some light on what to look for (and look out for) when choosing a genetic testing provider. She discusses the importance of comprehensive gene analysis, the limitations of many genetic testing companies, and how to find the ...
Jul 29, 2024•33 min
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 disor...
Jul 22, 2024•41 min
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...
Jul 15, 2024•31 min
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 busine...
Jul 08, 2024•45 min
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 ...
Jul 01, 2024•42 min
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 GB...
Jun 24, 2024•51 min
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 belief...
Jun 17, 2024•26 min
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 o...
Jun 10, 2024•52 min
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 o...
Jun 03, 2024•15 min
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....
May 27, 2024•28 min
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 tre...
May 22, 2024•17 min
