SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English Voices

This week's lesson, Module 9, focused on understanding another macronutrient, protein. Also, we dive into the protein-based dietary approaches most notably the Atkins diet, the Primal Blueprint, and Paleo diets, and to round it out we learned more about self-care on a regular basis.

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Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

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This week's lesson focused on understanding the basics of fat and the effects on the body, how inflammation plays a role in health and disease, real food vs. industrial food, using food as medicine, the dairy debate, and lastly focusing on the area of creativity and its impact on health and happiness.

Mentioned in this episode:

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

This week's lesson focused on the healing capacity of whole foods, how a nutrient-dense diet can aid in disease prevention, and accountability coaching.

Mentioned in this episode:

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

This week's lesson focused on the great organic debate, the value of eating locally grown food, holistic, sustainable farming, the importance of relationships as primary food, and how to communicate more effectively with the people in my life.

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Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

With a break in the Modules, I'll fill you in on what I'm doing and how I'm applying what I'm learning.

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Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

This week's lesson focused on raw food and superfoods, juicing and blending, career satisfaction, fear and taking action, the relationship between money and self-worth.

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Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

This week's lesson focused on the unique roles of health coaches, dieticians, and nutritionists, how people learn about nutrition, and the role of joy in our health and happiness.

Mentioned in this episode:

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

Week 3: Food Politics and Simple Cooking Tips

In this episode, Megan discusses week three of her journey to becoming an integrative nutrition health coach, focusing on food politics and cooking.

Highlights include insights from a lecture by Marian Nessel on the correlation between obesity rates and industry deregulation, and practical tips from Joshua's 17 keys to healthy cooking.

Megan also shares her personal experiences with cooking diverse ingredients like bok choy and mung beans, and reflections on the cost and accessibility of healthy foods.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:28 Week Three: Food Politics and Cooking

00:48 Marianne Nessel's Insights on Food Politics

07:02 Healthy Cooking Tips and Techniques

13:27 Assignments and Personal Reflections

18:26 Meeting a Real Health Coach

19:17 Conclusion and Future Plans

Mentioned in this episode:

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

Diving Into Module 2: Integrative Nutrition Theories and Self-Discovery

In this week's podcast, Megan dives into her second week of health coaching program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). She reviews the key theories of the school, including primary food, bio-individuality, and the circle of life.

Megan shares insights about how diet influences health, discusses her journey of self-discovery, and talks about the importance of listening to one's body. She outlines her assignments, such as tracking food intake and creating a vision board, and emphasizes the balance between secondary food (actual food) and primary food (relationships, career, spirituality, and exercise).

00:00 Welcome to the Health Coach Podcast

01:51 Integrative Nutrition Theories

05:28 Primary Food vs. Secondary Food

06:23 Bioindividuality and Dietary Theories

07:45 Crowding Out and Self-Healing

09:30 Listening to Your Body's Cravings

18:14 Assignments and Personal Reflections

22:16 Balancing Life and Learning

Mentioned in this episode:

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

Week 1: Exploring the Foundations of Health Coaching

In the first week of the Health Coach Training Program (HTCP) at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN), the focus is on understanding the program's mission to improve health and happiness, and the role of health coaches.

• Participants learn the importance of self-reflection and intention setting, which are foundational skills for personal growth and client coaching.
• The curriculum includes setting personal goals for the year, and participants engage in activities to understand their intentions and feelings.
• A highlight is a talk by Dr. Mehmet Oz, who emphasizes that people change behaviors based on feelings, not knowledge, and stresses making healthy choices easy.
• Assignments in reflection and intention are part of the week, paving the way for habit-forming strategies crucial in health coaching.
• Participants are encouraged to explore methods that integrate lessons into their daily lives, balancing personal schedules and learning outcomes.

Listeners interested in the health coach journey are invited to send a message or voicemail to Megan at https://www.swisscastnetwork.ch/show/becoming-a-health-coach

00:00 Introduction to Week One

00:44 Understanding the Mission and Role of Health Coaches

02:47 Setting Intentions and Goals

04:25 The Golden Path

04:57 Insights from Dr. Mehmet Oz

08:46 The Importance of Habits and Reflection

11:29 Assignments and Personal Reflections

15:52 Time Management and Structuring the Course

18:19 Conclusion and Invitation to Connect

Mentioned in this episode:

Are you So Frickin' Healthy?

Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related.

Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast

Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you.

Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

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