What does “gut health” really mean, and how do you know if your probiotic is actually working? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Tina Anderson, CEO and founder of Just Thrive, to break down the science and confusion surrounding probiotics and the gut microbiome. Their conversation brings clarity to a topic that is often discussed but not always well understood, especially when it comes to what truly supports gut health, mood, immune function, and overall well-being.

Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/tina-anderson-177/

How can healthcare truly address the root causes of chronic disease instead of just managing symptoms? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Innocent Clement, founder and CEO of Ciba Health, to explore a precision care model that is transforming chronic disease management. Together, they discuss how a collaborative, data-driven approach featuring physicians, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, and health coaches is creating better outcomes, stronger engagement, and more accessible care for patients with complex conditions.

Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/innocent-clement-176/

What happens when chronic stress and low energy begin feeding each other in a loop that feels impossible to escape? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Scott Sherr, a board-certified internal medicine physician and expert in health optimization medicine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for a fascinating conversation about the connections between the nervous system, mitochondrial health, and healing. Together, they explore why so many people feel “wired but tired” and what may be happening beneath the surface when clients are doing all the right things but still not feeling better.

Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/scott-sherr-175/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Could beta-glucan be a missing piece in the immune health conversation? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes epidemiologist and integrative medicine researcher Dr. Chris D’Adamo to explore beta-glucan, what it is, how it works, and why it is gaining attention in conversations about immune resilience and longevity. As Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a longtime leader in dietary supplement research, Dr. D’Adamo brings scientific rigor and practical insight to this important discussion.

Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/chris-dadamo-169/

Why do so many people with thyroid conditions continue to struggle even when their lab results are “normal”? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef, FMCA graduate, and functional medicine health coach Ginny Mahar to explore a new functional framework for thyroid care rooted in personalization, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change. Drawing from her own experience with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, Ginny explains how moving beyond lab-based management toward a structured, whole-person approach can help individuals reclaim their energy, clarity, and long-term vitality.

Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/ginny-mahar-168/