Becoming a Health Coach

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Are you exploring a career in health coaching? Wondering if the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) is right for you? In Becoming a Health Coach, Meg shares her unfiltered experience going through the IIN Health Coach Training Program—module by module. You'll hear about holistic wellness, habit change, mindset shifts, and what it's really like to train as a certified health coach. Perfect for aspiring coaches, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone curious about a more meaningful, purpose-driven path.

  1. Coaches Are Human Too: Evaluating the Second Session with Joanna

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    Coaches Are Human Too: Evaluating the Second Session with Joanna

    When Your Coach is Human Too Danna's been up since 4:30am. She's brain foggy, running on fumes, and didn't have time to review her notes before the session. Megan's listening and thinking: come on, Danna, you can do it. And that's the point. Coaches are human. There's no such thing as a perfect session every time—and showing that to clients matters. Life gets messy. You show up anyway. The real takeaway from this session? Joanna says she does the 80/20 thing with processed foods, but when someone also mentions their memory isn't great... they might not be tracking how often it's actually happening. A food diary could help—not as judgment, but as data. And then there's the question every client asks: How long until I see results? The honest answer? There's no magic timeline. You can follow every Huberman protocol in the book, but if your cortisol is through the roof and you're white-knuckling through perimenopause, perfect eating won't save you. It's all connected—sleep, stress, food, hormones. You do your best and keep going. This is the debrief after session two of Joanna's health journey. Listen to all of Joanna's Coaching Sessions on So Frickin' HealthyClick here to listen! Mentioned in this episode: IIN Special Deals IIN is expensive but they always have special deals going on. Check out their catalog of classes by clicking on my ambassador link to automatically get the best deal being offered. You can also use MEGANMCCRORY20 at checkout. I appreciate your support! https://sldr.page.link/gDVv To listen to Danna's full session with Joanna, you've got to check out our other podcast So fricking healthy. The episodes are about 30 minutes, and you'll hear the full conversation how Donna navigates the session in real time and the specific health struggles Joanna is facing. Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts from the SwissCast Network

    20 min
  2. The Art of Coaching: Evaluating the First Session with Joanna

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    The Art of Coaching: Evaluating the First Session with Joanna

    Behind the SessionThe first session is done—and Danna and Megan are debriefing. What just happened? What worked? What do listeners need to know about getting the most out of health coaching? Joanna came in like a lot of first-timers: a little anxious, full of questions, not quite sure how coaching works. She wanted a program. A protocol. Something concrete. But that's not how this goes. Good coaching isn't about talking at someone—it's about listening, pulling out what's really going on, and meeting people where they are. The good news? Joanna already prioritizes sleep. That's huge. And she wants to understand the why behind everything—her scientific brain is an asset here, not a hurdle. For anyone starting coaching: show up present. Take a few breaths. Stay in touch between sessions. And know that your coach isn't judging you—they're just your accountability partner, checking in to say, "Hey, remember me? I'm still here." This is the debrief after session one of Joanna's health journey. Listen to all of Joanna's Coaching Sessions on So Frickin' HealthyClick here to listen! SwissCast Network

    14 min
  3. Joanna's Health History - Special Coaching Series

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    Joanna's Health History - Special Coaching Series

    Chapter 0: Before We Begin Meet Joanna: working mom, twin wrangler, cheese enthusiast. She's got four-year-old twins, a ten-year-old who moonlights as a paid babysitter, and a brain that hasn't known single-tasking in years. She's here because of the afternoon crash—that 2pm slump that wipes her out. She wants her focus back, her energy back, her brain back. But she's also clear about what she's not here for: diets. Diet culture. Anything she wouldn't want her daughters to see. Joanna eats flexitarian, leans plant-based for the planet, but isn't giving up cheese anytime soon. She's skeptical of the perimenopause hype (especially when someone's trying to sell her supplements). She wants changes that are sustainable, not restrictive. Danna's answer? The 80/20 rule. Eat well most of the time. Enjoy your life. No diets. No guilt. Just figuring out what actually works for her body. This is where Joanna's health journey begins. Listen to all of Joanna's Coaching Sessions on So Frickin' Healthy Click here to listen! SwissCast Network Mentioned in this episode: Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts from the SwissCast Network Are you So Frickin' Healthy? Check out the other podcast I co-host with Danna Levy Hoffmann from Organilicious.ch. We are both IIN Health Coaching graduates who got together for our love to talk about all things health related. We have some serious guest experts but we always make them laugh while we learn something new. Click the link to listen to the latest episode. Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast IIN Special Deals IIN is expensive but they always have special deals going on. Check out their catalog of classes by clicking on my ambassador link to automatically get the best deal being offered. You can also use MEGANMCCRORY20 at checkout. I appreciate your support! https://sldr.page.link/gDVv

    29 min
  4. A Real Client. Six Sessions. One Coaching Series. (Here’s How to Listen)

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    A Real Client. Six Sessions. One Coaching Series. (Here’s How to Listen)

    Thanks for listening to the introduction episode for our coaching series with Joanna. This project follows a real three-month coaching engagement with six coaching sessions. We recorded the coaching sessions themselves, plus Joanna’s full health history, plus debrief episodes where Danna and I reflect on the coaching session and break down what we were listening for. Here’s the easiest way to listen, depending on what you want more of. If you want to hear the actual coaching sessions (the real-time coaching conversations between Danna and Joanna), listen on So Frickin’ Healthy. If you want the coaching “behind the scenes” (health history, coaching debriefs, and Joanna’s reflection), you’re in the right place on Becoming a Health Coach. To make it simple, we will link everything in the show notes each week so you can follow along in order. Listen in orderStart here on Becoming a Health Coach: Joanna’s Health History (BHC) Then head to So Frickin’ Healthy: Coaching Session 1–6 (SFH) After each session, come back here: Coaching Debrief 1–6 (BHC) And finish here: Joanna’s Reflection Episode (BHC) Quick reminderYou do not need to listen to every single episode to get value out of this series, but if you want the full story arc, listening in order is the way to go. Alright, let’s do this! SwissCast Network Mentioned in this episode: Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts from the SwissCast Network

    4 min

  5. 10/02/2025

    Ep. 34 Pairing Functional Medicine with Health Coaching

    Megan and fellow coach Danna revisit an early episode to unpack functional medicine—what it is, how it differs from conventional care, and how a functional approach can sharpen a health coach’s practice. Expect practical examples (BP meds, antibiotics + probiotics), how to vet providers, and what extra training changed in Danna’s client work. Back in 2018, Megan introduced functional medicine as an option when conventional care feels stuck on symptom relief. In 2025, she and Danna (a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach) compare notes: What does “root cause” really mean? How do labs, lifestyle, and nutrition fit together? And how can coaches collaborate with (or simply vet) doctors who think more holistically—without abandoning standard medicine when it’s needed? Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Podcast Background 01:04 Understanding Functional Medicine 02:25 Functional Medicine in Practice 13:17 How Functional Medicine Informs Your Coaching Practice Key takeawaysRoot cause ≠ anti-medicine. Functional medicine uses meds when necessary, then investigates lifestyle, nutrition, hormones, gut health, and environment to address why symptoms persist.Broader data, better decisions. Full labs (and sometimes stool/urine testing) + food/lifestyle mapping can reveal patterns a 7-minute visit can’t.Clinician fit matters. You want curiosity, clear explanations, and collaboration. Titles help, but how they listen is the tell.Coaching upgrades. FM knowledge helps coaches guide clients to targeted doctor questions, low-cost experiments (e.g., trial eliminations), and realistic next steps—especially when budgets/insurance are tight. Resources & CTAShare your questions or stories: leave us a voicemailExplore more episodes of Becoming a Health Coach on the SwissCast Network.Connect with Danna for functional-medicine-informed coaching. Disclaimer: Educational content only; not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.

    15 min

  6. 09/05/2025

    Ep. 33 “It’s Not All in Your Head”: Advocacy, Intuition, and Better Doctor Visits

    Megan and fellow health coach Danna revisit an early episode on patient advocacy, reflecting on what still holds up in 2025. They cover why women are disproportionately dismissed, how to prepare for medical appointments, when to switch doctors, and how to use online research without catastrophizing. Episode descriptionBack in 2018, Megan shared Jennifer Esposito’s years-long road to a celiac diagnosis—an all-too-common story for women whose symptoms get minimized or misread. In this updated conversation, Megan and Danna dig into what it means to be your own advocate today: trusting your intuition, bringing organized notes, asking better questions, and remembering that clinicians are experts in medicine—but you’re the expert on your body. They also lay out a practical way to use communities, forums, and AI search without falling into worst-case rabbit holes.

    15 min

  7. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Podcast Introduction

    In this trailer episode of 'Becoming a Health Coach,' Megan McCrory introduces her background and the reasons for starting the podcast in 2018 while attending the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Megan reviews the structure of her podcast, highlighting early episodes that chronicle her learning experience, as well as popular episodes and interviews. She also announces a new co-hosted show, 'So Frickin' Healthy,' with fellow IIN alum, Danna Levy Hoffman. Although Megan is not currently practicing health coaching or planning new episodes for this podcast, she remains engaged with her audience through messages and voicemails, continuing to promote the benefits of her training at IIN. https://www.swisscastnetwork.ch/show/becoming-a-health-coach/ 00:00 Welcome to Becoming a Health Coach 00:05 Megan's Journey to Health Coaching 00:46 Discovering the Institute for Integrative Nutrition 01:36 Starting the Podcast 01:59 Popular Episodes and Future Plans 02:35 Current Endeavors and Listener Engagement 03:18 Final Thoughts and Farewell

    3 min

  8. 11/15/2024

    Ep. 32 AI, Wearables, and Data Privacy: The Future of Tech & Health Coaching

    Embracing Technology in Health Coaching: Telehealth, Apps, Wearables, and EthicsIn this episode Megan explores how technology is revolutionizing health coaching. The discussion covers telehealth platforms, apps, and wearables, emphasizing their benefits and challenges, including data privacy and ethical considerations. Megan also shares insights on AI-powered coaching, advanced wearables, and the potential of virtual reality, encouraging coaches to thoughtfully integrate tech tools to enhance client interactions and improve outcomes. Email Megan Send Megan a Voicemail Get big discounts on IIN Courses Try Practice Better Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Podcast Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:36 Telehealth and Online Coaching Platforms 05:56 Apps and Wearables - How to Use them Effectively 10:35 The Ethics of Data Privacy 15:04 Future Trends in Heath Coaching Tech 21:09 Wrap-Up Companies mentioned in this episode: Practice Better MyFitnessPal Zoom Google Drive Fitbit Apple Watch Oura Ring

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Are you exploring a career in health coaching? Wondering if the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) is right for you? In Becoming a Health Coach, Meg shares her unfiltered experience going through the IIN Health Coach Training Program—module by module. You'll hear about holistic wellness, habit change, mindset shifts, and what it's really like to train as a certified health coach. Perfect for aspiring coaches, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone curious about a more meaningful, purpose-driven path.

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