In this powerful episode of the Thrive State Podcast, Dr. Kien Vuu (Doctor V) sits down with Sandra Scheinbaum, PhD, founder of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. They explore how health coaching is transforming lives, the science behind mind-body medicine, and how your personal story shapes your biology.

🔹 Learn how thoughts create biology 🔹 The connection between trauma, stress, and chronic illness 🔹 Why health coaches are critical to healthcare's future 🔹 How to become your own best medicine

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Episode Highlights:

• The "Five to Thrive" lightning round

• Sandra's path from teacher to psychologist to coach trainer

• Mind-body medicine: thoughts as biochemical signals

• Gently challenging limiting beliefs and personal stories

• From trauma to resilience: biography shapes biology

• Panic attacks and the healing power of breath

• How health coaches support doctors and patients

• Health Savings Accounts & paying for coaching

• Identity shift: Taking ownership of your health

• Sandra's personal wellness habits and routine at 75

• How to find or become a certified health coach