yespodcastSupport us on Disctopia!38b140f4-10c0-43ac-8c2b-74d0a60dcb5bD130711263Wellcoaches is the flagship for Coaching Excellence; out in front since 2002, when we launched the first coaching school for health professionals. Having trained 16,000 coaches around the world, we are honored to have the opportunity to share their stories in this podcast. Here you will learn about their pathway to coaching and how their work is shaped by being a coach. We’ll also interview leaders in the field who have influenced our own thinking. Whether you are a new coach, or have been doing it since we still had to explain what coaching is, you will learn and be inspired through the conversations on Wellcoaches Inside.https://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_insideAll rights reserved.Wed, 13 May 2026 06:30:48 GMTWed, 13 May 2026 06:30:48 GMThttps://cdn2.disctopia.com/disc-podcasts/treymart4644f920711_ac3f_11ec_be17_358f0ae08cd5/wellcoaches_inside/disctopia-wellcoaches_inside-20241205195631.pnghttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_insideenHealth & FitnessErika JacksonWellcoaches Inside8nmart@gmail.comNohttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside002f6824ce-37a1-44cb-b426-ba9a252eac49Leigh-Ann Webster, a former marketing professional, discovered her calling while walking past a bookstore. She transformed her passion for people into a career by becoming a certified Wellcoach. After coaching over a hundred women, she accepted a pivotal role leading the national board. Leigh-Ann was instrumental in standardizing the field and supporting thousands of professional health coaches. Her leadership style emphasized heart-centered connection and the vital importance of personal human interaction. Following her tenure, she tackled the grueling John Muir Trail to navigate a personal transition. She now champions accessibility for veterans while launching an independent news platform for coaches. Connect with Leigh-Ann Webster https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannwebster/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 30 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:28:47NoLeigh-Ann Webster, a former marketing professional, discovered her calling while walking past a bookstore. She transformed her passion for people into a career by becoming a certified Wellcoach. After coaching over a hundred women, she accepted a pivotal role leading the national board. Leigh-Ann was instrumental in standardizing the field and supporting thousands of professional health coaches. Her leadership style emphasized heart-centered connection and the vital importance of personal human interaction. Following her tenure, she tackled the grueling John Muir Trail to navigate a personal transition. She now champions accessibility for veterans while launching an independent news platform for coaches. Connect with Leigh-Ann Webster https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighannwebster/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coaching, AIfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside00e3cf8be1-ec41-4331-9ff7-6a61485495b2Discover how a former real estate agent and music video producer found her calling in the world of professional coaching. Guest Liani Greaves joins the conversation to share her unconventional journey from the high-energy streets of Brooklyn to the quiet reflection of the forest. She discusses how her diverse background in production and fundraising helped her develop a "vision-first" mindset long before she formally entered the field. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that there are many different and unexpected pathways into this transformative line of work. Listen in to learn how her early career experiences shaped her unique approach to deep listening and intuitive connection. Connect with Liani Greeves https://www.livewellstartingnow.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianigreaves/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 16 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:25:42NoDiscover how a former real estate agent and music video producer found her calling in the world of professional coaching. Guest Liani Greaves joins the conversation to share her unconventional journey from the high-energy streets of Brooklyn to the quiet reflection of the forest. She discusses how her diverse background in production and fundraising helped her develop a "vision-first" mindset long before she formally entered the field. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that there are many different and unexpected pathways into this transformative line of work. Listen in to learn how her early career experiences shaped her unique approach to deep listening and intuitive connection. Connect with Liani Greeves https://www.livewellstartingnow.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lianigreaves/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoaches, health coaching, coaching, health, fitness, health and fitness, women's health, men's health, men's mental health month, mental health, life coach, life coaching, erika jacksonfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside00f52410eb-4663-4494-815c-91d844c03847Elizabeth McHugh, a second-generation Wellcoach, began her career immediately after studying psychology in college. She rejected traditional clinical models to prioritize human autonomy and the freedom of personal choice. Her diverse experience spans from Boston acupuncture clinics to coaching global executives through digital platforms. Now, she serves as a Harvard teaching fellow while leading organizational psychology workshops worldwide. Elizabeth is dedicated to normalizing coaching within healthcare to bridge gaps in patient wellness. She believes that feeling truly seen and heard is the most universal human need. This ambitious leader encourages new coaches to remain tenacious while defining their own professional value. Connect with Elizabeth McHugh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-mchugh-wb/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 02 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:23:44NoElizabeth McHugh, a second-generation Wellcoach, began her career immediately after studying psychology in college. She rejected traditional clinical models to prioritize human autonomy and the freedom of personal choice. Her diverse experience spans from Boston acupuncture clinics to coaching global executives through digital platforms. Now, she serves as a Harvard teaching fellow while leading organizational psychology workshops worldwide. Elizabeth is dedicated to normalizing coaching within healthcare to bridge gaps in patient wellness. She believes that feeling truly seen and heard is the most universal human need. This ambitious leader encourages new coaches to remain tenacious while defining their own professional value. Connect with Elizabeth McHugh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-mchugh-wb/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside003b0ee654-2ee8-42a5-a6c2-b9aead2ddcc2Michael Ryan, PhD, shares his evolution from a fitness trainer to a performance psychology expert. His deep drive for connection stems from caring for his mother through chronic illness. This early exposure to caretaking ignited a lifelong curiosity regarding human resilience and purpose. A traumatic car accident later catalyzed his groundbreaking research into sleep apnea and wellness. His doctoral work investigates how virtual environments can actually deepen authentic coach-client intimacy. Ryan champions a humble approach, emphasizing that true growth often occurs within the silence. Currently, he trains future professionals to view fitness as a universal language for healing. Connect with Michael Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellbeingcoachmichaelryan/ Read Michael Ryan's Dissertation: https://www.proquest.com/docview/3297303249?sourcetype=Dissertations%20&%20Theses Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 19 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:32:50NoMichael Ryan, PhD, shares his evolution from a fitness trainer to a performance psychology expert. His deep drive for connection stems from caring for his mother through chronic illness. This early exposure to caretaking ignited a lifelong curiosity regarding human resilience and purpose. A traumatic car accident later catalyzed his groundbreaking research into sleep apnea and wellness. His doctoral work investigates how virtual environments can actually deepen authentic coach-client intimacy. Ryan champions a humble approach, emphasizing that true growth often occurs within the silence. Currently, he trains future professionals to view fitness as a universal language for healing. Connect with Michael Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellbeingcoachmichaelryan/ Read Michael Ryan's Dissertation: https://www.proquest.com/docview/3297303249?sourcetype=Dissertations%20&%20Theses Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside009e096b0a-0ac4-4bda-a1ec-298b16f5616aDr. Joe Sage shares how he balances life as a physician and a certified coach. Discover why a former swim coach traded the pool for a career in medicine. Follow his journey as he explores the deep transition from being Dr. Sage to rediscovering his identity as Joe. Learn how a simple coaching principle revolutionized the way he speaks with young patients. Joe discusses how leaning into character strengths like zest transformed his hospital teamwork. The conversation tackles burnout and the surprising impact of small, meaningful micro-connections, stemming from his choice to rediscover himself during the pandemic. Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesagemdcandidmedical/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalombardo/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 05 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:34:19NoDr. Joe Sage shares how he balances life as a physician and a certified coach. Discover why a former swim coach traded the pool for a career in medicine. Follow his journey as he explores the deep transition from being Dr. Sage to rediscovering his identity as Joe. Learn how a simple coaching principle revolutionized the way he speaks with young patients. Joe discusses how leaning into character strengths like zest transformed his hospital teamwork. The conversation tackles burnout and the surprising impact of small, meaningful micro-connections, stemming from his choice to rediscover himself during the pandemic. Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesagemdcandidmedical/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalombardo/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside0089299e89-a066-4e60-936d-aaea88dbe34bAshley Tryban has a zest for all things coaching, engagement and goal-getting! She is a dual masters recipient in Applied Nutrition and Health Services Administration. She is a WellCoaches grad, a nationally board certified as a health and wellness coach (NBC HWC) as well as a lifestyle medicine professional (dip ACLM). Her last decade was spent in the employee health and human resources field promoting health and health benefits. Now in the health tech space at AliveCor, Ashley develops services to promote healthy lifestyle offerings catered to heart health for the Kardia community. The top strengths that fuel her are: Perseverance, appreciation of beauty and excellence as well as her love of learning. Connect with Ashley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleytryban/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 22 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:29:24NoAshley Tryban has a zest for all things coaching, engagement and goal-getting! She is a dual masters recipient in Applied Nutrition and Health Services Administration. She is a WellCoaches grad, a nationally board certified as a health and wellness coach (NBC HWC) as well as a lifestyle medicine professional (dip ACLM). Her last decade was spent in the employee health and human resources field promoting health and health benefits. Now in the health tech space at AliveCor, Ashley develops services to promote healthy lifestyle offerings catered to heart health for the Kardia community. The top strengths that fuel her are: Perseverance, appreciation of beauty and excellence as well as her love of learning. Connect with Ashley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleytryban/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWoman, women, wellcoaches, healthcoach, healthcoaching, mental health, health, physical health, ashley tryban, erika jacksonfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside004678f056-e24e-448a-94fc-f35ca7c8e259Natalie Stewart joins the conversation to share her journey as a veteran nurse and her current role as the Wellness Director and lifestyle medicine coach at St. John's Health. She reflects on her extensive "womb to tomb" nursing career, which spanned from labor and delivery to hospice care, providing her a deep appreciation for the vulnerability of the human experience. The episode highlights her pivotal transition into coaching, a practice she describes as an "antidote" to a distracted world through the sacred gift of presence and deep listening. Stewart describes the unique Wellness Center she leads, which is positioned at the hospital’s "front door" and staffed entirely by Wellcoach graduates. She offers practical wisdom on navigating the healthcare industry, explaining how a "coach approach" can build authentic rapport with stakeholders while utilizing evidence-based research to support the benefits of coaching. Ultimately, Stewart illustrates how integrating the pillars of lifestyle medicine with professional coaching creates a culture of health and dignity that "pulsates" throughout a medical system. Connect with Natalie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-cara-stewart/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 08 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:24:19NoNatalie Stewart joins the conversation to share her journey as a veteran nurse and her current role as the Wellness Director and lifestyle medicine coach at St. John's Health. She reflects on her extensive "womb to tomb" nursing career, which spanned from labor and delivery to hospice care, providing her a deep appreciation for the vulnerability of the human experience. The episode highlights her pivotal transition into coaching, a practice she describes as an "antidote" to a distracted world through the sacred gift of presence and deep listening. Stewart describes the unique Wellness Center she leads, which is positioned at the hospital’s "front door" and staffed entirely by Wellcoach graduates. She offers practical wisdom on navigating the healthcare industry, explaining how a "coach approach" can build authentic rapport with stakeholders while utilizing evidence-based research to support the benefits of coaching. Ultimately, Stewart illustrates how integrating the pillars of lifestyle medicine with professional coaching creates a culture of health and dignity that "pulsates" throughout a medical system. Connect with Natalie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-cara-stewart/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside00930bddda-59c7-42a9-998a-a4cddbfacc16Join a conversation between two lifelong friends who share a professional shorthand developed over decades of working, learning, and navigating major life transitions together. Seasoned human resources expert, Christina Lombardo, realized that traditional employee relations lacked the specific tools needed for deep behavioral change. Then, learn how she found those solutions in the blossoming field of coaching. Be inspired by a powerful personal journey where a practitioner used her own wellness vision and mindset shifts to overcome stress-induced health issues and achieve a remarkable 45-pound weight loss. Lombardo explains how mastery in this field doesn't require having all the answers but rather relies on vulnerability, humility, and a deep trust in the client's own capacity for change. Connect with Christina: https://christinalombardo.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalombardo/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 25 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:26:27NoJoin a conversation between two lifelong friends who share a professional shorthand developed over decades of working, learning, and navigating major life transitions together. Seasoned human resources expert, Christina Lombardo, realized that traditional employee relations lacked the specific tools needed for deep behavioral change. Then, learn how she found those solutions in the blossoming field of coaching. Be inspired by a powerful personal journey where a practitioner used her own wellness vision and mindset shifts to overcome stress-induced health issues and achieve a remarkable 45-pound weight loss. Lombardo explains how mastery in this field doesn't require having all the answers but rather relies on vulnerability, humility, and a deep trust in the client's own capacity for change. Connect with Christina: https://christinalombardo.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinalombardo/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside00e18e5654-e9bf-40ee-bc41-b37674019d0dMeet an inspiring Master Certified Coach and founder of Standing Mountain, Jeni Davenport-Furniss, who shares the unexpected path that led her from community health education to achieving the highest coaching designation. Discover what crucial element was missing when teaching new health behaviors, leading her to notice that enthusiasm alone could not create sustainable behavior change. Hear the deeply personal life transition that convinced her that the skills learned in coaching were necessary not just for professional development, but for navigating life's most difficult transitions. Connect with Jeni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenidavenportfurniss/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 11 Dec 2025 23:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:20:07NoMeet an inspiring Master Certified Coach and founder of Standing Mountain, Jeni Davenport-Furniss, who shares the unexpected path that led her from community health education to achieving the highest coaching designation. Discover what crucial element was missing when teaching new health behaviors, leading her to notice that enthusiasm alone could not create sustainable behavior change. Hear the deeply personal life transition that convinced her that the skills learned in coaching were necessary not just for professional development, but for navigating life's most difficult transitions. Connect with Jeni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenidavenportfurniss/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside000dc2e172-933a-4622-a7b0-e2d671f66b3bThis episode features a conversation with Tracy Yates, a long-time colleague of the host and a graduate of the Wellcoaches program. Yates initially focused on a creative career, teaching English and establishing the dance program at an arts high school in San Diego. Her desire to move into a more one-on-one space led her to research coaching programs, eventually integrating coaching principles into the school's social emotional learning and home room programs. She shares profound insights into the transformation she observed when her adolescent students experienced unconditional positive regard and strength-based conversations. Yates has since evolved her work by founding Global Health Coaching, an organization dedicated to placing professional coaches within primary care settings. This organization was established in partnership with other Wellcoaches graduates following collaborative research on cancer survivorship. The conversation explores the challenges of trailblazing in the medical field, the strategic use of research and data, and the importance of having a robust coaching foundation. Yates also discusses why the action-oriented nature of coaching, which focuses on behavior change and strengths, resonated with her personal philosophy. Connect with Tracy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-yates-703b4172/?profileId=ACoAAA95crMBSw8BLsia7LFnlBdbibFaGQ-kzHo Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 27 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:28:24NoThis episode features a conversation with Tracy Yates, a long-time colleague of the host and a graduate of the Wellcoaches program. Yates initially focused on a creative career, teaching English and establishing the dance program at an arts high school in San Diego. Her desire to move into a more one-on-one space led her to research coaching programs, eventually integrating coaching principles into the school's social emotional learning and home room programs. She shares profound insights into the transformation she observed when her adolescent students experienced unconditional positive regard and strength-based conversations. Yates has since evolved her work by founding Global Health Coaching, an organization dedicated to placing professional coaches within primary care settings. This organization was established in partnership with other Wellcoaches graduates following collaborative research on cancer survivorship. The conversation explores the challenges of trailblazing in the medical field, the strategic use of research and data, and the importance of having a robust coaching foundation. Yates also discusses why the action-oriented nature of coaching, which focuses on behavior change and strengths, resonated with her personal philosophy. Connect with Tracy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-yates-703b4172/?profileId=ACoAAA95crMBSw8BLsia7LFnlBdbibFaGQ-kzHo Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business ownerfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside00dbf6b879-19d4-4412-a08d-fdc6ef1227fbThis podcast episode features a conversation with Maura Koutoujian, a respected professional in the coaching world. Maura is a Wellcoach, a leader in the executive coaching space, and a life and business coach. The discussion covers her extensive professional background, which includes time as a photographer and artist, running a general store, and serving as a leader in the Weight Watchers space starting in 2012. The episode explores her work as the Senior Executive Coach for the Center of Excellence at Mass General Brigham, where she coaches physicians and physician leaders. Maura also shares insights into her private practice, which involves career coaching, leadership coaching, and supporting young adults. The episode includes practical advice and wisdom she imparts to newer coaches, emphasizing the importance of presence, voice, and using life experiences in the coaching room. Connect with Maura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurakoutoujian/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 13 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:28:26NoThis podcast episode features a conversation with Maura Koutoujian, a respected professional in the coaching world. Maura is a Wellcoach, a leader in the executive coaching space, and a life and business coach. The discussion covers her extensive professional background, which includes time as a photographer and artist, running a general store, and serving as a leader in the Weight Watchers space starting in 2012. The episode explores her work as the Senior Executive Coach for the Center of Excellence at Mass General Brigham, where she coaches physicians and physician leaders. Maura also shares insights into her private practice, which involves career coaching, leadership coaching, and supporting young adults. The episode includes practical advice and wisdom she imparts to newer coaches, emphasizing the importance of presence, voice, and using life experiences in the coaching room. Connect with Maura: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurakoutoujian/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside00ce01e0e1-2204-40ea-9b4b-bc83a13e23b9Simon Matthews is an acclaimed faculty member who is recognized as a global citizen with insatiable curiosity and inspires everyone he interacts with. Hear the fascinating story of his highly unconventional career path, which included studying mathematics and French, training as a systemic family therapist, becoming a private investigator, and narrowly missing a career as an airline pilot before falling in love with lifestyle medicine and coaching. Matthews shares how his deep commitment to connection is fundamentally underpinned by a mindset of curiosity, a core principle derived from his early family therapy training. Listeners will gain essential insights into adapting coaching practices when working across cultures, as he details his experiences teaching classes to physicians and health professionals in China, often having to quickly adapt curriculum materials to ensure relevance. Connect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmatthewsfaslm/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 30 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:31:25NoSimon Matthews is an acclaimed faculty member who is recognized as a global citizen with insatiable curiosity and inspires everyone he interacts with. Hear the fascinating story of his highly unconventional career path, which included studying mathematics and French, training as a systemic family therapist, becoming a private investigator, and narrowly missing a career as an airline pilot before falling in love with lifestyle medicine and coaching. Matthews shares how his deep commitment to connection is fundamentally underpinned by a mindset of curiosity, a core principle derived from his early family therapy training. Listeners will gain essential insights into adapting coaching practices when working across cultures, as he details his experiences teaching classes to physicians and health professionals in China, often having to quickly adapt curriculum materials to ensure relevance. Connect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmatthewsfaslm/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside009bb47fea-f979-4350-b594-740743b2037eIn this compelling episode, we feature Dr. Paige Hoshall-Hakimian, a graduate of the Wellcoaches professional coach training program who embodies professional evolution and unwavering service. A powerful force with a recently earned PhD in psychology with a focus on coaching, Dr. Paige began her career in high-stakes real estate, having co-founded Hakimian Holdings some 40 years ago as a real estate broker. She shares how she followed her sense of passion and purpose, which led her to focus on community advancement and facilitating programming for first-gen low-income students. This conversation delves deep into Dr. Paige's remarkable capacity for generosity and the creation of sacred space in the community. Connect with Paige: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigehh/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 16 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:23:30NoIn this compelling episode, we feature Dr. Paige Hoshall-Hakimian, a graduate of the Wellcoaches professional coach training program who embodies professional evolution and unwavering service. A powerful force with a recently earned PhD in psychology with a focus on coaching, Dr. Paige began her career in high-stakes real estate, having co-founded Hakimian Holdings some 40 years ago as a real estate broker. She shares how she followed her sense of passion and purpose, which led her to focus on community advancement and facilitating programming for first-gen low-income students. This conversation delves deep into Dr. Paige's remarkable capacity for generosity and the creation of sacred space in the community. Connect with Paige: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigehh/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside021d07bc0f2-e9d4-4184-9e2a-bd712a2521deMichael See, a long-time member of the Wellcoaches community and supporter of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, joins the conversation to share his transformative journey from clinical expert to coaching innovator. Discover why Michael believes coaching is foundational, yet the "hardest of all" helping professions, and how he moved past "expounding wisdom" to truly engage people on their path to health and well-being. Connect with Michael See: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-see-ms-acsm-cep-cdces-nbc-hwc-fadces-337507162/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 02 Oct 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:27:17NoMichael See, a long-time member of the Wellcoaches community and supporter of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, joins the conversation to share his transformative journey from clinical expert to coaching innovator. Discover why Michael believes coaching is foundational, yet the "hardest of all" helping professions, and how he moved past "expounding wisdom" to truly engage people on their path to health and well-being. Connect with Michael See: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-see-ms-acsm-cep-cdces-nbc-hwc-fadces-337507162/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coaching, AIfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside00b2a7bdc7-3953-48ec-af44-426ce4cea4c0Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dexter Tay, a prominent figure in the Wellcoaches community in Singapore and a personal trainer with nearly two decades of experience. Known for his vulnerability and unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, Dexter shares his remarkable journey from traditional fitness training, where he focused on movement quality and strength, to becoming a transformative health coach. This episode delves into how coaching profoundly reshaped not only his professional approach with clients but also his personal relationships, offering a unique perspective on fostering deeper connections and sustainable behavioral change. Connect with Dexter Tay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdexter/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 18 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:29:22NoJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Dexter Tay, a prominent figure in the Wellcoaches community in Singapore and a personal trainer with nearly two decades of experience. Known for his vulnerability and unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, Dexter shares his remarkable journey from traditional fitness training, where he focused on movement quality and strength, to becoming a transformative health coach. This episode delves into how coaching profoundly reshaped not only his professional approach with clients but also his personal relationships, offering a unique perspective on fostering deeper connections and sustainable behavioral change. Connect with Dexter Tay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdexter/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside019b02ba4a9-8539-4320-80e3-9348af705614Erika 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. Connect with Chris Kirkman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-sankey-24b075222/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 04 Sep 2025 18:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:25:21NoErika 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. Connect with Chris Kirkman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-sankey-24b075222/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business ownerfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside0186e4c8df0-1e69-403c-95a6-3bd0ddca04baThis 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. Connect with Emily Whelden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-whelden Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 21 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:30:31NoThis 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. Connect with Emily Whelden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-whelden Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactmidlife, woman, women, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial, mental health, self doubt, doubt, sadness, depression, business, small business, small business owner, wellcoaches, life coachingfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside018a16b6630-81df-4c8a-ace4-4638faa5e81aThis 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. Connect with Alex Bellitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abellitter/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 07 Aug 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:22:26NoThis 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. Connect with Alex Bellitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abellitter/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoaches, health coaching, coaching, health, fitness, health and fitness, women's health, men's health, men's mental health month, mental health, life coach, life coaching, erika jacksonfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside0165e6adaa2-fbe1-4bc1-a1f6-2a1422dee656Melissa 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. Connect with Melissa Troncoso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-troncoso-phd-fnp-c-chwc-the-health-whisperer-002a8a62/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 24 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:25:10NoMelissa 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. Connect with Melissa Troncoso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-troncoso-phd-fnp-c-chwc-the-health-whisperer-002a8a62/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoaches, health coaching, coaching, health, fitness, health and fitness, women's health, men's health, men's mental health month, mental health, life coach, life coaching, erika jacksonfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside019d1ff8135-aa2a-4459-9c34-1314ab768d62EllenG 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. Connect with Ellen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellengoldman/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 10 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:27:07NoEllenG 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. Connect with Ellen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellengoldman/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoaches, health coaching, coaching, health, fitness, health and fitness, women's health, men's health, men's mental health month, mental health, life coach, life coaching, erika jacksonfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside015a37a5ebd-443a-4d9e-b6f8-d113c1b52625Dr. 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. Connect with Dr. D. Ivan Young: https://drdivanyoung.com/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 26 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:27:29NoDr. 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. Connect with Dr. D. Ivan Young: https://drdivanyoung.com/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoaches, health coaching, coaching, health, fitness, health and fitness, women's health, men's health, men's mental health month, mental health, life coach, life coaching, erika jacksonfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside0143839faa6-0ca7-4cea-bc86-baf14b3eb847With 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. Connect with Megan Merchant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganamerchant/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 12 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:27:14NoWith 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. Connect with Megan Merchant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganamerchant/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoaches, health coaching, coaching, health, fitness, health and fitness, women's health, men's health, men's mental health month, mental health, life coach, life coaching, erika jacksonfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside013b9a26566-7449-44d0-98a2-4837d888a35dCarlos 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. Contact Info: Email — c3r.ps.biz@gmail.com Phone — (917) 617-1361 Social Media: Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CAReyes.C3R/ Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/agelessperformersforeverLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-a-reyes-01706a22?trk=contact-info Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 29 May 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:29:33NoCarlos 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. Contact Info: Email — c3r.ps.biz@gmail.com Phone — (917) 617-1361 Social Media: Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CAReyes.C3R/ Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/agelessperformersforeverLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-a-reyes-01706a22?trk=contact-info Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside012aabb5d3b-afc1-4250-8485-db5546239eb4Dr. 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. Connect with Debbie Gillespie: https://experts.unthsc.edu/en/persons/deborah-gillespie Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 15 May 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:22:38NoDr. 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. Connect with Debbie Gillespie: https://experts.unthsc.edu/en/persons/deborah-gillespie Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside011cea10eea-d961-4950-9d16-5cdc2ca49c38Tiff 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. Connect with Tiff Cagle: https://empoweredmds.com/about Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 01 May 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:25:17NoTiff 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. Connect with Tiff Cagle: https://empoweredmds.com/about Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside010330e7b9f-391d-424b-990d-3916b3f99d99Erika engages in an insightful conversation with Cathy Dunford, a graduate of Wellcoaches' core and advanced coach training programs who has made significant strides in the executive coaching field. Discover Cathy's journey into coaching, exploring her "BC" (before coaching) life and the profound impact coaching has had on her values and perspective. This episode is particularly relevant for those interested in entering the executive coaching space, as Cathy shares her experiences and lessons learned along the way. Delving deeper into Cathy's coaching philosophy, the conversation uncovers her evolving approach to goal setting and her emphasis on the internal process of change. Cathy discusses the diverse range of clients she works with, noting the common threads of identity, authenticity, and the struggle for belonging that unite them. She also offers valuable advice for new coaches, emphasizing the importance of building a strong toolbox of methodologies and, most importantly, bringing your authentic self to the coaching process. Connect with Cathy Dunford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-dunford-pcc-nbc-hwc-276bb8a7/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 17 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:25:38NoErika engages in an insightful conversation with Cathy Dunford, a graduate of Wellcoaches' core and advanced coach training programs who has made significant strides in the executive coaching field. Discover Cathy's journey into coaching, exploring her "BC" (before coaching) life and the profound impact coaching has had on her values and perspective. This episode is particularly relevant for those interested in entering the executive coaching space, as Cathy shares her experiences and lessons learned along the way. Delving deeper into Cathy's coaching philosophy, the conversation uncovers her evolving approach to goal setting and her emphasis on the internal process of change. Cathy discusses the diverse range of clients she works with, noting the common threads of identity, authenticity, and the struggle for belonging that unite them. She also offers valuable advice for new coaches, emphasizing the importance of building a strong toolbox of methodologies and, most importantly, bringing your authentic self to the coaching process. Connect with Cathy Dunford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-dunford-pcc-nbc-hwc-276bb8a7/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside09e07b0de6-df17-4e61-a150-087833bc72fbKim Acedo, a current student in Wellcoaches' 9-month intensive professional coach training program, specializes in working with women in midlife. Her journey into coaching began after a 14-year career as a fitness coach, primarily with the same demographic. While she initially focused on workouts and meal plans, an experience with a client revealed the importance of addressing the underlying reasons behind health behaviors. This realization led Kim to discover wellness coaching, recognizing that she already possessed coaching skills. She chose to study at Wellcoaches in 2013 and started her own coaching practice in 2014, continuing to focus on women in midlife, coaching them over the phone. Kim feels a strong calling to work with women who have often prioritized caring for others over themselves. Her purpose extends to advancing gender equality by raising awareness of the harm of traditional gender roles and supporting women in leadership to avoid burnout. She attracts clients through referrals and by being present in women's spaces and events, emphasizing the importance of having a clear niche so potential clients feel directly addressed. Connect with Kim Acedo: https://www.transformationwellnessforwomen.com/about-kim/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 03 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:16:45NoKim Acedo, a current student in Wellcoaches' 9-month intensive professional coach training program, specializes in working with women in midlife. Her journey into coaching began after a 14-year career as a fitness coach, primarily with the same demographic. While she initially focused on workouts and meal plans, an experience with a client revealed the importance of addressing the underlying reasons behind health behaviors. This realization led Kim to discover wellness coaching, recognizing that she already possessed coaching skills. She chose to study at Wellcoaches in 2013 and started her own coaching practice in 2014, continuing to focus on women in midlife, coaching them over the phone. Kim feels a strong calling to work with women who have often prioritized caring for others over themselves. Her purpose extends to advancing gender equality by raising awareness of the harm of traditional gender roles and supporting women in leadership to avoid burnout. She attracts clients through referrals and by being present in women's spaces and events, emphasizing the importance of having a clear niche so potential clients feel directly addressed. Connect with Kim Acedo: https://www.transformationwellnessforwomen.com/about-kim/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside089676cd1c-35fd-44ba-9cec-7c4c12be329bIn this episode of Wellcoaches Inside, Erika interviews Chris Wang, CEO of Shimmer, an organization providing coaching for teens and adults with ADHD. Chris is highlighted as a Wellcoaches health equity scholarship winner and a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree. The conversation delves into Chris' journey, starting with her diagnosis of ADHD at age 28, which she describes as an "expansion" rather than a limitation, allowing her to embrace her true self after years of masking. Driven by her personal experience and the lack of accessible support, Chris, along with Xenia, a Wellcoaches graduate and her initial ADHD coach, co-founded Shimmer to address the gaps in quality ADHD coaching. Shimmer's mission is to help every person with ADHD reach their full potential their way, emphasizing intersectionality, cultural competence, and affordability. The discussion further explores Chris' sense of purpose, which she defines as making a positive impact in an area she is uniquely passionate about, aligning perfectly with her work at Shimmer. Connect with Chris Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangchristal/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 20 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:24:34NoIn this episode of Wellcoaches Inside, Erika interviews Chris Wang, CEO of Shimmer, an organization providing coaching for teens and adults with ADHD. Chris is highlighted as a Wellcoaches health equity scholarship winner and a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree. The conversation delves into Chris' journey, starting with her diagnosis of ADHD at age 28, which she describes as an "expansion" rather than a limitation, allowing her to embrace her true self after years of masking. Driven by her personal experience and the lack of accessible support, Chris, along with Xenia, a Wellcoaches graduate and her initial ADHD coach, co-founded Shimmer to address the gaps in quality ADHD coaching. Shimmer's mission is to help every person with ADHD reach their full potential their way, emphasizing intersectionality, cultural competence, and affordability. The discussion further explores Chris' sense of purpose, which she defines as making a positive impact in an area she is uniquely passionate about, aligning perfectly with her work at Shimmer. Connect with Chris Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangchristal/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside0646122e0f-35dd-486d-8db5-840dc55e2f93Lauren Thomas is an instructor at a two-year campus of the University of South Carolina in Lancaster, South Carolina. She teaches health education courses to young people, typically aged 18 to 22, who often come from rural communities and choose to live at home instead of residing at a four-year campus. Before discovering Wellcoaches, Thomas was an educator who wanted to have meaningful conversations with her students but felt her methods were ineffective. She realized that she was unintentionally seeking to impress her students instead of building deep connections with them. After going through coaching training with Wellcoaches, Thomas recognized the importance of authenticity and human dignity in her interactions with students. She sought to understand her students beyond their roles as nursing majors or student-athletes, helping them explore their identities and motivations. Thomas emphasizes the possibility of burnout and disenchantment in any profession and encourages her students to find meaningful activities and practices to draw on their strengths. She sees her role as an educator as enhanced by her coaching skills, allowing her to connect with students on a deeper level. According to Thomas, becoming a faculty member coach has fundamentally changed her relationships with herself, her family, and her colleagues, bringing more compassion and joy into her life. Connect with Lauren Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-vincent-thomas-mph-mches-nbc-hwc-84788929/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideFri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:23:10NoLauren Thomas is an instructor at a two-year campus of the University of South Carolina in Lancaster, South Carolina. She teaches health education courses to young people, typically aged 18 to 22, who often come from rural communities and choose to live at home instead of residing at a four-year campus. Before discovering Wellcoaches, Thomas was an educator who wanted to have meaningful conversations with her students but felt her methods were ineffective. She realized that she was unintentionally seeking to impress her students instead of building deep connections with them. After going through coaching training with Wellcoaches, Thomas recognized the importance of authenticity and human dignity in her interactions with students. She sought to understand her students beyond their roles as nursing majors or student-athletes, helping them explore their identities and motivations. Thomas emphasizes the possibility of burnout and disenchantment in any profession and encourages her students to find meaningful activities and practices to draw on their strengths. She sees her role as an educator as enhanced by her coaching skills, allowing her to connect with students on a deeper level. According to Thomas, becoming a faculty member coach has fundamentally changed her relationships with herself, her family, and her colleagues, bringing more compassion and joy into her life. Connect with Lauren Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-vincent-thomas-mph-mches-nbc-hwc-84788929/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside0626b298cb-10a4-4543-9cfc-ffbcb0ae5b3dXenia Angevin is a lifelong learner and coach who has spent time learning law, psychology, organizational behavior and leadership, and coaching. She has felt a calling to help enable people to reach their full potentials. She also works for a company called Shimmer, of which specializes in providing support for folks with neurodivergence. Additionally, she has a significant success record in coaching emerging talent globally from Europe and Asia with supplementary expertise in group, team, and organizational interventions designed to aid transformational change. Connect with Xenia Angevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xenia-angevin/ and https://www.shimmer.care/blog/10-books-adhd-women Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideFri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:27:24NoXenia Angevin is a lifelong learner and coach who has spent time learning law, psychology, organizational behavior and leadership, and coaching. She has felt a calling to help enable people to reach their full potentials. She also works for a company called Shimmer, of which specializes in providing support for folks with neurodivergence. Additionally, she has a significant success record in coaching emerging talent globally from Europe and Asia with supplementary expertise in group, team, and organizational interventions designed to aid transformational change. Connect with Xenia Angevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xenia-angevin/ and https://www.shimmer.care/blog/10-books-adhd-women Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside04d1470816-d6e4-4009-a4c2-257e76d80f91James Douglas, a Wellcoaches Health Equity Scholarship recipient, came to coaching as a mental health professional specializing in those with ADHD. He feels a calling to work with those underrepresented and misunderstood so that they experience feeling heard and being seen. James finds coaching to be a complement to his counseling skills, helps clients look to the future with positive actions. Connect with James Douglas Jr: https://mindfullymanagingadhd.com/meet-the-coach/james-douglas-jr-ms-mft-cmhc Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideWed, 12 Feb 2025 14:52:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:14:29NoJames Douglas, a Wellcoaches Health Equity Scholarship recipient, came to coaching as a mental health professional specializing in those with ADHD. He feels a calling to work with those underrepresented and misunderstood so that they experience feeling heard and being seen. James finds coaching to be a complement to his counseling skills, helps clients look to the future with positive actions. Connect with James Douglas Jr: https://mindfullymanagingadhd.com/meet-the-coach/james-douglas-jr-ms-mft-cmhc Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside0420cdb73c-ca28-4c9c-b392-ab11b54db45aSuzanne Stringer is a national board certified health and wellness coach and well-being workshop facilitator who started her career as a math tutor. Over her career, she helped with Girls on the Run and worked as a fitness instructor. She began to realize she enjoyed coaching and finding a deeper connection with others. Wanting to make a significant impact, Stringer became a Wellcoach. Now, she serves her clients through helping them redefine their lifestyle and psychology positively while providing worthwhile investment so that both Stringer and client can be happy and healthy. Connect with Suzanne Stringer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-stringer-ms-nbc-hwc-dipaclm-ches-209b082b/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact Wellcoaches InsideFri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:13:57NoSuzanne Stringer is a national board certified health and wellness coach and well-being workshop facilitator who started her career as a math tutor. Over her career, she helped with Girls on the Run and worked as a fitness instructor. She began to realize she enjoyed coaching and finding a deeper connection with others. Wanting to make a significant impact, Stringer became a Wellcoach. Now, she serves her clients through helping them redefine their lifestyle and psychology positively while providing worthwhile investment so that both Stringer and client can be happy and healthy. Connect with Suzanne Stringer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-stringer-ms-nbc-hwc-dipaclm-ches-209b082b/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact wellcoachesfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside135920a9ab-27b5-4639-8d51-5319b4283e15John Marshall is the brilliant mind behind Humessence, a leadership and executive coaching organization. Before he was a coach, he was a sales and business development leader in the energy industry with an educational background in engineering and finance. Outside of work, he has always pursued challenges head-on. He was always focused on working toward the weekend and learning a living, but eventually curiosity piqued within him, and he learned that the world and people interested him. During a period of self reflection in the mid 2010s, Marshall realized that the meritocracy of his previous job caused a negative company culture. So, he began a journey to finding a career path that would allow him to resonate with others on a deep level. Wellcoaches provided that connection, and now he is the founder of Humessence and helping others take their first steps toward deeper impact. Connect with John Marshall: https://humessence.com/about/coaches-facilitators-team/john-marshall/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact Wellcoaches InsideFri, 10 Jan 2025 00:15:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:28:23NoJohn Marshall is the brilliant mind behind Humessence, a leadership and executive coaching organization. Before he was a coach, he was a sales and business development leader in the energy industry with an educational background in engineering and finance. Outside of work, he has always pursued challenges head-on. He was always focused on working toward the weekend and learning a living, but eventually curiosity piqued within him, and he learned that the world and people interested him. During a period of self reflection in the mid 2010s, Marshall realized that the meritocracy of his previous job caused a negative company culture. So, he began a journey to finding a career path that would allow him to resonate with others on a deep level. Wellcoaches provided that connection, and now he is the founder of Humessence and helping others take their first steps toward deeper impact. Connect with John Marshall: https://humessence.com/about/coaches-facilitators-team/john-marshall/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact wellcoaches; wellness; doctor; doctors; medical; medicine; medical podcast; coaching podcast; wellness coach; wellness coaching; wellness coaching podcastfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside12b2763120-6e8f-4dba-ba88-aa4efe6eb02dBarrett McBride is a sought after executive coach who spends a lot of time working in the university and corporate settings. Before coaching, Barrett was a management consultant who worked primarily with health law firms. She describes it as "coaching before coaching was recognized as a legitimate development approach". As a consultant, she was able to incorporate coaching into her consulting business. Now, she incorporates consulting into her coaching business. Connect with Barrett McBride: https://barrettmcbride.com/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 19 Dec 2024 19:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:22:39NoBarrett McBride is a sought after executive coach who spends a lot of time working in the university and corporate settings. Before coaching, Barrett was a management consultant who worked primarily with health law firms. She describes it as "coaching before coaching was recognized as a legitimate development approach". As a consultant, she was able to incorporate coaching into her consulting business. Now, she incorporates consulting into her coaching business. Connect with Barrett McBride: https://barrettmcbride.com/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoaches; wellness; doctor; doctors; medical; medicine; medical podcast; coaching podcast; wellness coach; wellness coaching; wellness coaching podcastfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside1135b6e70a-2c12-4973-82e5-1cee92175b3cRebecca Schubert began her career as a registered dietitian before becoming a Wellcoach. She shares some of her professional regrets that led her down the career path she is currently on. Rebecca began her career as a Wellcoach with a change of worldview. Instead of suggesting people eat more vegetables or diet, she began to examine everything in a new light. "Coaching is not about fixing people. In my mind, coaching is about eliciting and bringing forth the best of people." Now, she works as a full time consultant in employee wellness. She steers people away from the advice she'd received early in her career, and instead leads them on a path to wellness. Connect with Rebecca Schubert: https://www.onestepnutritioncoaching.com/about Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactWellcoaches InsideThu, 05 Dec 2024 19:00:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:18:58NoRebecca Schubert began her career as a registered dietitian before becoming a Wellcoach. She shares some of her professional regrets that led her down the career path she is currently on. Rebecca began her career as a Wellcoach with a change of worldview. Instead of suggesting people eat more vegetables or diet, she began to examine everything in a new light. "Coaching is not about fixing people. In my mind, coaching is about eliciting and bringing forth the best of people." Now, she works as a full time consultant in employee wellness. She steers people away from the advice she'd received early in her career, and instead leads them on a path to wellness. Connect with Rebecca Schubert: https://www.onestepnutritioncoaching.com/about Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contactwellcoaches; wellness; doctor; doctors; medical; medicine; medical podcast; coaching podcast; wellness coach; wellness coaching; wellness coaching podcastfullhttps://play.disctopia.com/podcasts/wellcoaches_inside006a228164-8fc2-47d5-892f-0ddce04d4cecWellcoaches is the flagship for Coaching Excellence; out in front since 2002, when we launched the first coaching school for health professionals. Having trained 16,000 coaches around the world, we are honored to have the opportunities to share and their stories in this podcast. Here you will learn about their pathway to coaching and how their work is shaped by being a coach. We’ll also interview leaders in the field who have influenced our own thinking. Whether you are a new coach, or have been doing it since we still had to explain what coaching is, you will learn and be inspired through the conversations on Wellcoaches Inside.Wellcoaches InsideTue, 03 Dec 2024 11:26:00 GMTWellcoaches Inside00:00:23NoWellcoaches is the flagship for Coaching Excellence; out in front since 2002, when we launched the first coaching school for health professionals. Having trained 16,000 coaches around the world, we are honored to have the opportunities to share and their stories in this podcast. Here you will learn about their pathway to coaching and how their work is shaped by being a coach. We’ll also interview leaders in the field who have influenced our own thinking. Whether you are a new coach, or have been doing it since we still had to explain what coaching is, you will learn and be inspired through the conversations on Wellcoaches Inside.wellcoaches; wellness; doctor; doctors; medical; medicine; medical podcast; coaching podcast; wellness coach; wellness coaching; wellness coaching podcastfull