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

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

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You've taken the online quizzes. You've seen yourself in every TikTok. You're 97% sure you have ADHD... but now what?

In Episode 2 of our ADHD series, Kelly Brändli breaks down the entire testing and diagnosis process—from self-assessment to sitting in the psychiatrist's office.

What You'll Learn:

1. First step: Take a proper self-assessment (Kelly recommends ADHD UK's website)
2. What separates "everyone loses their keys" from actual ADHD: the 96th percentile rule, 6+ months of symptoms, impact in 2+ life areas
3. Why wait times are brutal (9-18 months in Switzerland/UK)
4. The emotional rollercoaster of adult diagnosis: relief vs. "Why didn't anyone catch this?"
5. What testing actually looks like: questionnaires, cognitive exercises, clinical interviews

Real Talk: Megan realized at 39 she'd been self-medicating with caffeine for years. When she quit? Her brain went haywire. Danna cried at her diagnosis, remembering every time she was called "lazy."

Key Takeaway: Don't wait for official diagnosis to get help—you can work with an ADHD coach while you're on that 12-month wait list.

Coming Up: Episode 3 dives into medication!

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Wait, I Have THAT Too?! The Signs of ADHD Nobody Talks About ft. Kelly Brändli

Three women with ADHD walk into a podcast booth... and somehow actually finish recording an episode. 🎉

This is Episode 1 of our deep-dive ADHD series with Kelly Brändli, ADHD and relationship coach, mom of two ADHD boys, and partner to a late-diagnosed man. Kelly joins your favorite ADHD hosts (yes, both Megan AND Danna have it) to decode what ADHD actually is—and bust the myths you probably still believe.

What You'll Learn:

1. ADD vs. ADHD: There's literally no difference (and why they used to call it "minimal brain dysfunction"... ouch)
2. The three types of ADHD: inattentive, hyperactive, and combination
3. Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD): Why that email from your coworker feels like a personal attack
4. The eight areas of executive function—and why "you've met one person with ADHD, you've met ONE person"
5. Why women get diagnosed at specific life stages: university, after having kids, and menopause (hello, estrogen-dopamine connection!)

The Stuff Nobody Tells You: Beyond the classic "can't focus" narrative, Kelly breaks down the overlooked symptoms: emotional dysregulation that looks like anger issues, not noticing you're hungry until you're starving, being "clumsy" all the time, not realizing how loud you're talking, and that mental hyperactivity that means your brain NEVER shuts up (Danna has 10 voices in her head at all times—most of them negative).

Real Talk Moment: "ADHD is not about the things you know, but not doing what you know." — Dr. Russell Barkley (This one hit different.)

Rapid Fire Myth Busting:

1. ❌ Kids with ADHD can't focus → They hyperfocus on things they love (have you seen an ADHD kid game?)
2. ❌ No hyperactivity = no ADHD → Nope, inattentive type exists
3. ❌ ADHD is caused by bad parenting → It's genetic, proven by millions of participants in studies
4. ❌ Stimulant meds lead to addiction → Actually, UNtreated ADHD increases addiction risk

Coming Up in This Series:

1. Episode 2: Understanding Testing & Diagnosis
2. Episode 3: ADHD Medication Deep Dive
3. Episode 4: Hacking Your ADHD Superpowers

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

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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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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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Research Links:

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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.

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

This bonus episode features host Megan McCrory in a conversation with fellow health coach, Danna Levy Hoffmann.

Danna shares her journey of becoming a functional medicine health coach and how her grandmother's ill health, passion for food, and her previous business, which was about healthy cooking for kids, influenced her decision. Danna explains how she started giving health advice to parents who attended her cooking classes, this led her to realize she could coach adults. She then pursued further education to fill in her knowledge gaps. In addition, this episode covers Danna's life in Switzerland, her approach toward healthier cooking methods and ingredients for kids, and her first business name, 'Miso Cute Cooking'. Danna and Megan also co-host the 'So Frickin' Healthy' podcast.

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In this episode, Ep. 30 20 Profitable Niches for Health Coaches , your host Megan McCrory discusses the concept of niches in health coaching. She outlines the ways these specialized market segments can aid in customer acquisition and specifies how certain niches can be narrowed down even further. A variety of niches, from weight loss and management to family health and nutrition, are discussed in detail. The episode also provides important insight into the challenges and opportunities each niche presents and how to further one's education to best serve clients in these specific areas.

00:00 Introduction to Niches

01:17 #1 Weight Loss and Weight Management

02:00 #2 Nutrition through Specific Diets

03:03 #3 Fitness and Exercise Coaching

04:52 #4 Stress Reduction and Wellness

05:44 #5 Mindful Eating as a Niche

06:23 #6 Chronic Disease Management

08:37 #7 Digestive Health

10:17 #8 Holistic Health and Integrative Wellness

11:19 #9 Women's Health

13:43 #10 Corporate Wellness

16:56 #11 Healthy Aging

17:24 #12 Sports Nutrition

18:01 #13 Emotional Eating & Food Addiction

18:58 #14 Family Health and Nutrition

19:56 #15 Plant-Based Nutrition

21:12 #16 Mental Health and Wellness

21:51 #17 Auto-Immune Wellness

22:18 #18 Men's Health

23:12 #19 Post-Rehabilitation

23:57 #20 Weightlifting & Strength Training

24:30 Conclusion and Listener Engagement

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In this episode, Megan discusses how Sparketypes can be used in coaching to help clients find work that brings them joy and fulfillment. She explains the process of diving deeper into understanding the different Sparketypes and how they relate to individuals.

Megan shares the importance of having conversations with clients to articulate their thoughts and feelings about their Sparketype profiles. She also highlights the significance of identifying flow moments and collecting information to gain insights about oneself.

The episode explores the concept of the Sparked Canvas, a visual profile that serves as a recipe for success in finding work that aligns with one's Sparketype. Megan shares her personal experience with Sparketypes and offers advice on how to approach career changes based on individual preferences and circumstances.

If you're a coach or someone interested in self-discovery, this episode provides valuable insights into incorporating Sparketypes into coaching practices and finding meaningful work.

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