Becoming a Health Coach: Recent Episodes
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A podcast providing resources and inspiration for anyone interested in becoming a health coach. Hosted by Megan J. McCrory
Embracing Technology in Health Coaching: Telehealth, Apps, Wearables, and EthicsIn 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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Chapters00:00 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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Understanding ADHD: Myths, Misconceptions, and Realities
Guest Kelly Brändli, an ADHD coach, offers valuable insights into the world of ADHD.
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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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. 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.
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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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Don't plan annual goals -> plan for the next 12 weeks
Most people don't do well planning for annual goals. By focusing on just 1-3 strategic goals for the next 12 weeks you'll move closer to your long-term vision than you will by planning annually. Check out Megan's 12-week Goal Setting Session, a 1-hour session that results in clear goals, an amazing action plan (with checklists 😆), and a plan to avoid roadblocks.
12-Week Goal Setting Session
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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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- Mental Health for the Internet | Healthy Gamer - Mental health for the internet generationHelping people take control of their lives
- National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching - The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) has collaborated with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) since 2016 to provide a robust board certification examination which has led to more than 9,400 National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches that hold the NBC-HWC credential. The esteemed NBC-HWC credential represents training, education, and assessment standards, allowing for the profession to advance in all aspects of health care and wellness.
- International Coaching Federation- Professional Coaching Association - After 25 years, the International Coaching Federation (ICF) has evolved to become the hub for all things coaching. We’re more than a membership organization for trained professional coaches – we’re bringing together, in one place, several key aspects of the growing industry. Discover the ICF ecosystem of six family organizations, created to better serve you on your journey to empower the world through coaching.
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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
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Visit becomingahealthcoach.ch for a full transcript, the playlist for this mini-series, and to comment on what other health coaches you'd like to have interviewed.
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Don't plan annual goals -> plan for the next 12 weeks
Most people don't do well planning for annual goals. By focusing on just 1-3 strategic goals for the next 12 weeks you'll move closer to your long-term vision than you will by planning annually. Check out Megan's 12-week Goal Setting Session, a 1-hour session that results in clear goals, an amazing action plan (with checklists 😆), and a plan to avoid roadblocks.
12-Week Goal Setting Session
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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.
Guest: Danna Levy Hoffmann
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Visit becomingahealthcoach.ch for a full transcript, the playlist for this mini-series, and to comment on what other health coaches you'd like to have interviewed.
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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.
Check out the extended show notes at becomingahealthcoach.ch where you'll find real examples of coaches for each niche.
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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Digital Accelerator Course for Online Coaches
If the digital side of things is holding you back from starting your business online, check out my cohort-based course the Digital Accelerator for Online Coaches. At the end of 3 weeks, you'll have a working website, integrated email marketing, and your business social media accounts all set-up. Don't rely on third-parties to create your digital space - you can do it! With a little help and guidance from me :)Apply now for the January 2024 cohort.
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Don't plan annual goals -> plan for the next 12 weeks
Most people don't do well planning for annual goals. By focusing on just 1-3 strategic goals for the next 12 weeks you'll move closer to your long-term vision than you will by planning annually. Check out Megan's 12-week Goal Setting Session, a 1-hour session that results in clear goals, an amazing action plan (with checklists 😆), and a plan to avoid roadblocks.
12-Week Goal Setting Session
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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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Digital Accelerator Course for Online Coaches
If the digital side of things is holding you back from starting your business online, check out my cohort-based course the Digital Accelerator for Online Coaches. At the end of 3 weeks, you'll have a working website, integrated email marketing, and your business social media accounts all set-up. Don't rely on third-parties to create your digital space - you can do it! With a little help and guidance from me :)Apply now for the January 2024 cohort.
Get your business online - cohort-based course
Don't plan annual goals -> plan for the next 12 weeks
Most people don't do well planning for annual goals. By focusing on just 1-3 strategic goals for the next 12 weeks you'll move closer to your long-term vision than you will by planning annually. Check out Megan's 12-week Goal Setting Session, a 1-hour session that results in clear goals, an amazing action plan (with checklists 😆), and a plan to avoid roadblocks.
12-Week Goal Setting Session
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Ep. 27 Unpacking the Profitability of Health Coaching: Is it Worth the Investment?
In this episode, Megan McCrory, a certified International Integrative Health Coach, explores whether health coaching is profitable and worth investing time and money into. She unpacks the concept of profitability from a financial perspective and in terms of satisfaction and inner peace. She examines the pitfalls and challenges of pricing strategy, underpricing, running a business with ADHD, searching for clients, and diversifying income streams. Offering her own experiences and insights, Megan further discusses the importance of developing a robust business plan and the value of education and certification in the health coaching field.
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00:00 Introduction
02:00 Defining Profitability
04:38 Diversifying Revenue Streams
12:35 Investment in Education and Certification
18:31 Diversifying Sources of Revenue
25:13 Financial Challenges
28:37 Conclusion
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Mentioned in this episode:
Don't plan annual goals -> plan for the next 12 weeks
Most people don't do well planning for annual goals. By focusing on just 1-3 strategic goals for the next 12 weeks you'll move closer to your long-term vision than you will by planning annually. Check out Megan's 12-week Goal Setting Session, a 1-hour session that results in clear goals, an amazing action plan (with checklists 😆), and a plan to avoid roadblocks.
12-Week Goal Setting Session
Digital Accelerator Course for Online Coaches
If the digital side of things is holding you back from starting your business online, check out my cohort-based course the Digital Accelerator for Online Coaches. At the end of 3 weeks, you'll have a working website, integrated email marketing, and your business social media accounts all set-up. Don't rely on third-parties to create your digital space - you can do it! With a little help and guidance from me :)Apply now for the January 2024 cohort.
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Ep. 26 How to Coach when you have no Clients
Whether you're a fresh newbie just starting or you've completed your certification long ago but haven't taken the leap, it's crucial to make coaching a habit in your daily routine. Think of it like learning a new language or honing a musical talent, the art of coaching demands consistent practice to become an expert.
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Don't plan annual goals -> plan for the next 12 weeks
Most people don't do well planning for annual goals. By focusing on just 1-3 strategic goals for the next 12 weeks you'll move closer to your long-term vision than you will by planning annually. Check out Megan's 12-week Goal Setting Session, a 1-hour session that results in clear goals, an amazing action plan (with checklists 😆), and a plan to avoid roadblocks.
12-Week Goal Setting Session
Well, here we are again. I’ve been promising a new episode since November 2019 and it’s finally here. This is a two-part episode where I explain what I’ve been doing for the past 1150 days and my current coaching business. Are you looking to take your personal development journey to the next level? Look no further than the MyBestSelf Coaching & Community! Our community of like-actioned individuals is dedicated to supporting each other on our paths to self-improvement.With our Level-up Membership, you'll have access to group coaching, monthly challenges, accountability partners, and weekly goal sharing. Our experienced coaches will guide you in setting and achieving your personal goals, and our supportive community will provide the encouragement and motivation you need to stay on track.Don't go through your self-improvement journey alone - join the MyBestSelf Coaching & Community today and experience the power of a supportive community. Take the first step towards reaching your full potential and becoming the best version of yourself. Sign up now! https://community.mybestself.fit/homeMentioned in this episode:
Don't plan annual goals -> plan for the next 12 weeks
Most people don't do well planning for annual goals. By focusing on just 1-3 strategic goals for the next 12 weeks you'll move closer to your long-term vision than you will by planning annually. Check out Megan's 12-week Goal Setting Session, a 1-hour session that results in clear goals, an amazing action plan (with checklists 😆), and a plan to avoid roadblocks.
12-Week Goal Setting Session
Well, here we are again. I’ve been promising a new episode since November 2019 and it’s finally here. This is a two-part episode where I explain what I’ve been doing for the past 1150 days and my current coaching business. Are you looking to take your personal development journey to the next level? Look no further than the MyBestSelf Coaching & Community! Our community of like-actioned individuals is dedicated to supporting each other on our paths to self-improvement.With our Level-up Membership, you'll have access to group coaching, monthly challenges, accountability partners, and weekly goal sharing. Our experienced coaches will guide you in setting and achieving your personal goals, and our supportive community will provide the encouragement and motivation you need to stay on track.Don't go through your self-improvement journey alone - join the MyBestSelf Coaching & Community today and experience the power of a supportive community. Take the first step towards reaching your full potential and becoming the best version of yourself. Sign up now! https://community.mybestself.fit/homeMentioned in this episode:
Don't plan annual goals -> plan for the next 12 weeks
Most people don't do well planning for annual goals. By focusing on just 1-3 strategic goals for the next 12 weeks you'll move closer to your long-term vision than you will by planning annually. Check out Megan's 12-week Goal Setting Session, a 1-hour session that results in clear goals, an amazing action plan (with checklists 😆), and a plan to avoid roadblocks.
12-Week Goal Setting Session
In this episode, I’m reviewing one of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Advanced courses, Hormone Health. I just completed the 7-month course and I am excited to tell you all about it.
This week is a break from my normal episode format. I recently had the opportunity to present as a health coach at a corporate wellbeing day event. I'd thought this might be interesting for you to hear as an example of how to talk about health coaching. The event format had 5 different topics in which therapists and other health care professionals were to present how they could support that topic. The topic I presented was Regaining Control of Life, and therefore my presentation is just a taster of how as a health coach I can support someone in regaining control of life.
This week in Module 18 we learned the importance of listening to your own body and advocating for your health, we learned the history of grains and their role in the diet, we learned how to classify gluten-related disorders, we took the DiSC behavior style evaluation to better relate to clients, and finally, we learned how to coach potential clients through perceived limitations to signing up for the 6-month program.
This week in Module 17 we learned more about coaching through Secondary food, we look at the Integrative Nutrition Plate, we then get into cravings and food tracking.
This week in Module 16 we are learned more about coaching through Primary Food in the area of relationships and using the circle of life tool.
Every few weeks a take a break from talking about the class and instead turn the focus completely on how I’m building my business and using the tools from the course in my life. So this week it’s a Life Update episode.
This week in Module 15 we are introduced to the 6-month program, the value and significance of the 6-month program, how to close the deal and add-ons for the program.
This week in Module 14 we explore sleep quality and quantity, the hot-button topic of caffeine, and more on how to effectively coach.
In this week's lesson, Module 13, we learned about clean eating and how to take small steps toward a diet based on whole foods, the importance of physical activity and its impact on health and happiness, the effects of exercise that contribute to improved health, longevity, and a reduced risk of disease. We explored physical activity options that align with our own bio-individuality and practiced using active listening, direct communication, eye contact, and high-mileage questions and understand their importance in the client’s self-healing process.
This week's lesson, Module 12, is the importance of walking my talk as a health coach. Guest speaker, Gary Taubes challenges the current understanding of the causes of obesity. We also learn about the concepts of volumetrics, metabolic type, calorie density, and the usefulness of traditional weight and BMI measurements as a measure of health.
This week's lesson, Module 11, focused on all things sugar. Where is it found and what is the effect on the body. We also learned about the primary food area of finances and how it impacts your health and happiness. We took the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and also learned more about conducting a health history.
Some weeks we don't have a new module so I'm sharing with you what I'm doing with the information I'm learning.
This week's lesson, Module 10, focused on understanding the last macronutrient, carbohydrates, including the types, dietary sources, and effects on the body. We get into the pros and cons of carbohydrates in the diet and how to prepare and cook grains. On the coaching side, we learned about the value of becoming a health coach, learned the concepts of coaching skills, and were introduced to Health Histories.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whoa, this week is a real eye-opener about how the food industry works and how that, in turn, affects our food choices in the grocery store.
In this second week of IIN's Health Coach Training Program, we explored IIN's unique theories on Primary/Secondary Foods, Bio-Individuality, Geographic Proximity, and Fitting OUT.
Week one of IIN's Health Coach Training Program started a bit slow for me but I choose this program because it was well-rounded and for that, I'm happy that they started with the company's mission.
My name's Megan McCrory and I am an aspiring health coach and this is my story. I'm starting a podcast series for the whole year to follow me along my journey of becoming a health coach. I just want to tell you a little bit about how I got to this point and a little bit about Health Coaching.