Megan and fellow coach Danna revisit an early episode to unpack functional medicine—what it is, how it differs from conventional care, and how a functional approach can sharpen a health coach’s practice. Expect practical examples (BP meds, antibiotics + probiotics), how to vet providers, and what extra training changed in Danna’s client work.

Back in 2018, Megan introduced functional medicine as an option when conventional care feels stuck on symptom relief. In 2025, she and Danna (a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach) compare notes: What does “root cause” really mean? How do labs, lifestyle, and nutrition fit together? And how can coaches collaborate with (or simply vet) doctors who think more holistically—without abandoning standard medicine when it’s needed?

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Background

01:04 Understanding Functional Medicine

02:25 Functional Medicine in Practice

13:17 How Functional Medicine Informs Your Coaching Practice

• Root cause ≠ anti-medicine. Functional medicine uses meds when necessary, then investigates lifestyle, nutrition, hormones, gut health, and environment to address why symptoms persist.
• Broader data, better decisions. Full labs (and sometimes stool/urine testing) + food/lifestyle mapping can reveal patterns a 7-minute visit can’t.
• Clinician fit matters. You want curiosity, clear explanations, and collaboration. Titles help, but how they listen is the tell.
• Coaching upgrades. FM knowledge helps coaches guide clients to targeted doctor questions, low-cost experiments (e.g., trial eliminations), and realistic next steps—especially when budgets/insurance are tight.

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• Connect with Danna for functional-medicine-informed coaching.

Megan and fellow health coach Danna revisit an early episode on patient advocacy, reflecting on what still holds up in 2025. They cover why women are disproportionately dismissed, how to prepare for medical appointments, when to switch doctors, and how to use online research without catastrophizing.

Back in 2018, Megan shared Jennifer Esposito’s years-long road to a celiac diagnosis—an all-too-common story for women whose symptoms get minimized or misread. In this updated conversation, Megan and Danna dig into what it means to be your own advocate today: trusting your intuition, bringing organized notes, asking better questions, and remembering that clinicians are experts in medicine—but you’re the expert on your body. They also lay out a practical way to use communities, forums, and AI search without falling into worst-case rabbit holes.

Burnout isn’t just “feeling tired.” It can lead to stress leave, months of sick leave, or even an extended absence that leaves you wondering if you’ll ever feel “fit to work” again. In this bite-size trailer, certified career-reintegration coach Karina Schneider lays out what you can expect from the podcast that bridges the gap between medical clearance and confident return to work.

In 180 seconds you’ll hear:

• Why the “messy middle” after burnout is rarely discussed—and why we’re tackling it head-on.

• The roadmap we’ll follow: reset → reintegration → sustainable high performance.

• How weekly episodes deliver quick-win tactics for navigating mental health leave, FMLA paperwork, boundary-setting, and more.

• Karina’s promise: evidence-based tools plus honest stories, so your comeback is stronger than the breakdown.

Ready to rebuild work—and life—on your own terms?

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Back After Burnout is for education and inspiration only and does not constitute medical, mental-health, legal, or employment advice. Every burnout journey is unique—always consult qualified healthcare and workplace professionals before acting on anything you hear. Resources shared are tools Karina has personally found helpful; they may not suit every listener. Use what serves you and leave the rest.

In this trailer episode of 'Becoming a Health Coach,' Megan McCrory introduces her background and the reasons for starting the podcast in 2018 while attending the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN).

Megan reviews the structure of her podcast, highlighting early episodes that chronicle her learning experience, as well as popular episodes and interviews.

She also announces a new co-hosted show, 'So Frickin' Healthy,' with fellow IIN alum, Danna Levy Hoffman.

Although Megan is not currently practicing health coaching or planning new episodes for this podcast, she remains engaged with her audience through messages and voicemails, continuing to promote the benefits of her training at IIN.

https://www.swisscastnetwork.ch/show/becoming-a-health-coach/

00:00 Welcome to Becoming a Health Coach

00:05 Megan's Journey to Health Coaching

00:46 Discovering the Institute for Integrative Nutrition

01:36 Starting the Podcast

01:59 Popular Episodes and Future Plans

02:35 Current Endeavors and Listener Engagement

03:18 Final Thoughts and Farewell

In this episode Megan explores how technology is revolutionizing health coaching. The discussion covers telehealth platforms, apps, and wearables, emphasizing their benefits and challenges, including data privacy and ethical considerations. Megan also shares insights on AI-powered coaching, advanced wearables, and the potential of virtual reality, encouraging coaches to thoughtfully integrate tech tools to enhance client interactions and improve outcomes.

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00:00 Introduction

01:36 Telehealth and Online Coaching Platforms

05:56 Apps and Wearables - How to Use them Effectively

10:35 The Ethics of Data Privacy

15:04 Future Trends in Heath Coaching Tech

21:09 Wrap-Up

• Practice Better
• MyFitnessPal
• Zoom
• Google Drive
• Fitbit
• Apple Watch
• Oura Ring

Navigating ADHD: Testing, Diagnosis, and Understanding

Guest Kelly Brändli, an ADHD and relationship coach, discusses the process of ADHD testing and diagnosis, particularly in adults. Visit https://sofrickinhealthy.com/episodes/kelly-brandli for more information and resources.

00:00 Introduction

01:08 Is it me? or is it ADHD?

03:02 Differentiating ADHD from Normal Traits

08:09 Barriers to Diagnosis

16:28 Kelly's Personal Diagnosis Story

22:08 Advancements in ADHD Diagnosis

22:53 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Understanding ADHD: Myths, Misconceptions, and Realities

Guest Kelly Brändli, an ADHD coach, offers valuable insights into the world of ADHD.

Visit https://sofrickinhealthy.com/episodes/kelly-brandli for more information.

00:01 Introduction

01:24 ADHD vs. ADD

08:13 Common Symptoms You Might Be Missing

10:19 8 Areas of Executive Function

15:16 ADHD in Women

21:43 ADHD Mythbusters

Kelly explains the symptoms of ADHD, the differences between ADHD and ADD, and addresses common misconceptions about the disorder. The conversation also touches on how ADHD manifests in women and adults, emotional dysregulation, and the concept of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). With humor and personal anecdotes, Kelly and the hosts discuss ADHD's impact on daily life, the challenges of diagnosis, and the importance of humor and understanding in managing the condition.

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Megan J. McCrory

This episode of Becoming a Health Coach features a discussion between host Megan McCrory and guest Danna Levy Hoffmann. They discuss the reasons behind Danna's choice to become a health coach and her journey through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition's certification programs. Danna shares her insights on how the program provided a foundation in coaching and business skills alongside her pre-existing knowledge of holistic health. Both Megan and Danna also reflect on the changing structure of the courses and the importance of picking more specific topics for further education. They conclude the discussion with some advice for prospective students, highlighting affordability, flexibility, and focused learning depending on an individual's background and expertise.

Guest: Danna Levy Hoffmann

0:00 What standout features or aspects of the certification program did you find particularly beneficial?

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:39 Standout features you found beneficial

02:14 Reflections on the Coaching Journey and Future Directions

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Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

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Hello, and thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory.

When Michelle Leotta became a certified health coach, there was no such thing as board certification and most people had never heard of kale. Join this lively conversation about the industry's evolution and how to get started on your health coaching path from someone who has been in your shoes and continues to move the industry forward.

Michelle Leotta has combined 13 years as a practicing health coach with 20+ years of online marketing experience, to help aspiring coaches earn a living doing the work they love. She is the creator of Healthy Profit University, an online learning center to move your business forward.

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Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

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Choosing the Right Certification: Becoming a Health Coach Bonus Episode

In this bonus episode of 'Becoming a Health Coach', host Megan McCrory speaks with fellow health coach Danna Levy Hoffman about her journey into health coaching. Danna shares her reasons for choosing the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and how convenience and cost factored into her choice. Danna also discusses the initial obstacles she faced setting up her business, her learning process, and her subsequent further education at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. The episode gives an insight into Danna's unorthodox search process and highlights the role of trusted voices, like Mark Hyman, in endorsing certification programs.

Guest: Danna Levy Hoffmann

Guest Links: Danna's Website

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Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

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Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast