Erika Jackson sits down with Chris Sankey, a physician and hospitalist at Yale New Haven Hospital. Chris shares his deeply personal journey in medicine, which he has always considered a calling, inspired in part by his grandfather who was also a physician. He recounts how, after over a decade of practicing medicine, he experienced professional burnout that manifested in a very specific and dangerous way for a doctor: a loss of curiosity. This came to a head during a challenging case with a very sick patient, which served as a profound wake-up call that he needed to make a change.

Chris discusses his path to healing and rediscovery through coaching, which began after attending a session on physician coaching at a national medical meeting. He explains how he initially viewed coaching as just another skill to add to his toolkit but soon realized its transformative power. He describes how adopting a coaching mindset has not only helped heal the "scar" left by burnout but has permeated every aspect of his life, making him a different and better physician, father, and husband. Tune in to hear how Chris is now integrating these skills to support medical students and other clinicians, aiming to help them reconnect with their own values and purpose to combat the high rates of burnout in the medical field.

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This podcast episode features Emily Whelden, who serves as the Director of Legal Programming and one of the team coaches at Dixon Life Coaching. Her coaching practice primarily focuses on lawyers with ADHD and other high achievers, though she also specializes in the intersection of ADHD and chronic health conditions. Emily is a graduate of the Wellcoaches core program and their professional coach training program, bringing a unique blend of legal experience and personal insight into neurodiversity and chronic health challenges to her work. Her compassionate and empathetic approach is deeply rooted in her own experiences and professional background.

Before transitioning to coaching, Emily was a practicing attorney for approximately six years, notably working as a court-appointed legal guardian for individuals with intellectual disabilities, profound mental health challenges, or cognitive decline. This role, which involved making healthcare and financial decisions based on her clients' personal values, instilled in her a person-focused approach that she now applies to coaching, emphasizing client autonomy and empowerment. Her shift to coaching was prompted by her own ADHD diagnosis at age 31 and the flaring of chronic health conditions, which led her to seek coaching herself and ultimately pursue it as a career to help others.

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This insightful conversation delves into Alex Bellitter's unique journey into coaching and her pivotal role at Shimmer. Listeners will gain an understanding of how Shimmer champions a neuroinclusive approach in coaching, highlighting their commitment to expanding accessible resources and fostering client growth, particularly for neurodivergent individuals.

The episode offers a deep dive into crucial topics, including the nuances of mental health coaching and the essential boundaries coaches must navigate, exploring the vital distinction between healing and flourishing. Alex shares her perspective on the science behind effective coaching, emphasizing intentionality and the importance of continuous self-reflection and supervision for coaches.

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Melissa Troncoso is a health sciences researcher and family nurse practitioner committed to helping people be healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Research interest includes eating behaviors, nutrition, weight management, obesity, and culture of health. An inspirational leader with an affinity for relationship building and networking. A dynamic and engaging public speaker with significant experience in executive military communication, planning, and policy.

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EllenG Coaching was created by Ellen Goldman to provide coaching and training to professionals and entrepreneurs who are worried about their health and happiness due to exhaustion, burnout, weight issues and other health challenges. Ellen’s mission is to help business professionals get self-care back on their daily “to-do” list. Through her motivational talks, coaching programs, and online courses, Ellen shows clients how to integrate health into their busy lifestyles with simple, small steps that lead to massive change, resulting in higher energy, improved focus, increased productivity and overall happiness. With over 30 years of experience in and fitness industries working as a personal trainer and certified wellness coach, and as a business owner, wife, and mom, Ellen knows first-hand that you do not need to sacrifice your health and happiness to have a successful career. Ellen is a National Board Certified Health & Wellbeing Coach, ICF PCC, and author of Mastering the Inner Game of Weight Loss: An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Permanent Weight Loss Without Going on a Diet. To learn more about Ellen and her wellness programs, and schedule a complementary consult, visit www.EllenGCoaching.com.

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Dr. D. Ivan Young is a highly accomplished professional with a PhD in holistic life coaching. Dr. Young shares his unorthodox journey into coaching, initially pursuing neurosurgery before personal tragedy and financial turmoil led him to discover coaching as a path to helping others, ultimately finding a transformative experience with Wellcoaches. He discusses his unique approach to coaching, emphasizing its role in increasing self-efficacy and resilience, focusing on meaning-making rather than problem amplification, and integrating spirituality and core values to facilitate profound client transformation.

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With 25 years of experience in dance, fitness, and health education, Megan is currently a dedicated health coach who passionately guides and educates individuals toward personalized behavior change techniques. Her goal is to help people achieve greater longevity and well-being, tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Megan is known for her 10 years of work designing and leading collegiate courses at the University of New Mexico, including topics such as 'Stress Management', 'Partner-free Ballroom', and 'Conflict Mediation'. She has been featured as an author, podcast speaker, warm-up lead, and conference presenter.

Megan advocates for practices and strategies that are inclusive, meaningful, evidence-based, and empowering. She collaborates with national and global organizations that embrace similar and proactive values and visions.

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Carlos is a veteran of the health & fitness industry and has extensive experience as a Wellness Coach & Certified Personal Trainer. Over the past thirty-five years Carlos has been fortunate enough to work with a very diverse group of individuals whose goals were just as diverse such as, weight loss, weight gain, body reshaping, and post-injury fitness & rehabilitation. What he is most proud of are the long standing relationships that he has established with many of his clients, and more importantly, the trust and confidence that they have placed in his abilities over the years, the decades, and their different life stages in helping them stay healthy and well — and to continue to perform at a high level into their 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond. He currently works with 50+ active individuals who want to combat the aging process in the most efficient and effective way. His unique approach to fitness focuses on the practical, the possible, and the productive with a holistic approach that addresses total-well-being, including lifestyle, long-term health, and independence. Carlos is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, the Functional Aging Institute, and Wellcoaches.

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Dr. Gillespie holds numerous certifications and roles, including being a Registered Dietician (RDM) for over 30 years, a National Board Certified Coach, an International Coach Federation certified coach, and a diplomat for ACLM. She shares insights into her professional journey, explaining how she transitioned from extensive clinical work to academia before discovering the value of coaching, which she describes as a "breath of fresh air" that shifts the focus from expert advice to empowering the client.

The conversation delves into Dr. Gillespie's significant work at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, where she teaches the Wellcoaches curriculum and was brought to develop a lifestyle medicine program. She discusses her approach to integrating coaching skills into this academic environment, emphasizing personalization and practical application for students. The episode also explores how her work as an educator and coach aligns with her sense of purpose and touches upon tips for new coaches and the broader impact of coaching skills across various professions and personal lives.

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Tiff Cagle, MD is a family physician, writer, musician, and coach who helps physicians take control of their life and find their purpose so they can do the work they love. Through navigating her own non-traditional path in medicine, Tiff discovered an epidemic of physician burnout and developed a passion for helping her colleagues find balance and fulfillment. She founded EmpoweredMD to provide resources and holistic coaching to physicians facing burnout, and she considers it her calling to create something she believes is essential for everyone: a place where you can think for yourself.

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