The CoachMD Podcast

Charles F. Glassman, MD
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Welcome to The CoachMD Podcast, where I, Dr. Charles, leverage my three decades of experience as a general internist to guide you towards a life of well-being. Unlike traditional medical practices that often place the entirety of one's health in the hands of the practitioner, my mission is to empower you to take control of your own health. Here, we explore how to cultivate strong minds, healthy bodies, and unshakeable spirits, focusing on self-empowerment over dependence. The CoachMD Podcast delves deep into the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, guiding listeners through a journey of health transformation and self-discovery. We challenge the norms of conventional medicine by bringing to light the crucial role of our primal brain in resisting change, and how understanding this can unlock paths to better health. Our discussions are enriched with spiritual journeys shared by guests, shedding light on the holistic approach to wellness. You'll gain insights into non-traditional health strategies and learn how to balance scientific knowledge with actionable advice, often challenging the prescriptions of conventional doctors. This podcast is a platform for sharing real stories and tangible advice, aiming to engage and empower our audience. By understanding the 'why' behind their actions, listeners are encouraged to make informed health choices, fostering a sense of agency in their journey towards well-being. Through conversations with guests who have navigated their own paths to health, listeners gain access to a diverse array of experiences and perspectives, enhancing their knowledge and motivation to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Embark on a transformative journey with me, Dr. Charles, as your guide. The CoachMD Podcast invites you to explore how you can achieve a balanced life, thriving physically, mentally, and spiritually. Together, let's break free from the constraints of conventional health narratives and discover empowering strategies for self-care. Your journey to an empowered and healthy life starts here.

  1. I Was Dead for Two Minutes: John Ruel’s Near Death Experience

    11/20/2025

    I Was Dead for Two Minutes: John Ruel’s Near Death Experience

    In this powerful episode of the CoachMD Podcast, Dr. Charles “CoachMD” Glassman sits down with friend and guest John Ruel, who recounts the day he was electrocuted by a 30-amp line, clinically died, and experienced something that transformed the next 20 years of his life. John’s “death experience”—his term, not “near-death”—led to profound peace, a vision of a messenger, and a life-changing encounter with unconditional love. He also describes a mysterious hospital visitor later identified by staff as an “angelic” presence who appears only to patients who’ve had death experiences. Dr. Charles weaves this conversation into the themes of his forthcoming book, Fear Is a Liar: From Fight or Flight to Clarity, Peace, and Trust, explaining why episodes like John’s challenge our assumptions about fear, consciousness, and God’s presence in the world. This episode explores: • What John saw, felt, and understood during the moments he was clinically dead • Why skeptics dismiss these events—and why the evidence is impossible to ignore • How overwhelming love can exist beyond the five senses • The spiritual aftermath, skepticism from others, and what it means to live differently afterward • How these experiences intersect with the psychology and neuroscience in Fear Is a Liar If you’ve ever wondered what happens after death—or why tens of thousands of people report similar experiences—this conversation is for you. Stay tuned for updates on Dr. Charles’ forthcoming book Fear Is a Liar Get news and release updates at: https://thecoachmd.com Follow CoachMD & the Podcast: Website: thecoachmd.com YouTube: YouTube.com/@CoachMDOfficial Instagram: @CoachMDOfficial Facebook: CoachMD X: @CoachMDOfficial For more stories, reactions, and insights on faith, mindset, and the science of fear, subscribe and turn on notifications.

    53 min
  2. Healing the Nervous System: Transforming Touch® and the Truth About Fear

    11/06/2025

    Healing the Nervous System: Transforming Touch® and the Truth About Fear

    Join Dr. Charles F. Glassman (CoachMD) as he sits down with Miriam Staub, a certified Transforming Touch® Practitioner who helps women and children heal from stress and trauma through somatic touch and nervous system regulation. Together, they explore the connection between body, brain, and belief—how the Automatic Brain (AB) drives fear and how awareness, touch, and compassion help us find peace again. Miriam shares her own story of healing and how her practice blends science, spirituality, and presence. Dr. Glassman discusses how this aligns with his upcoming book, Fear Is a Liar: From Fight or Flight to Clarity, Peace, and Trust. Tune in for a grounded, insightful discussion on reclaiming calm, reconnecting with your body, and trusting the Mind over fear.

    53 min
  3. The Microbiome Explained: Seed Oils, Leaky Gut, & Real Fixes

    08/09/2025

    The Microbiome Explained: Seed Oils, Leaky Gut, & Real Fixes

    Is the gut microbiome the missing link between diet, metabolism, and brain health? Dr. Charles Glassman (CoachMD) and guest Ty Griffin explore how antibiotics (including in foods), emulsifiers, seed oils, and long‑term PPIs can thin the gut’s mucosal barrier and disrupt bacterial diversity. They compare probiotics with fecal microbiota transplants, touch on GLP‑1 and weight, and finish with a practical plan you can start at the grocery store: read labels, choose fermentation, and protect the lining. Follow and leave a rating/review to help others find the show. Stay tuned for Dr. Glassman’s upcoming book Fear Is a Liar! Education only; not medical advice.

    45 min
  4. Awaken Your Authentic Self: Lisa Kelley's Life-Changing Women’s Retreat

    07/28/2025

    Awaken Your Authentic Self: Lisa Kelley's Life-Changing Women’s Retreat

    In this episode of The CoachMD Podcast, Dr. Charles Glassman welcomes branding strategist and retreat leader Lisa Kelley for an honest conversation on trauma, burnout, healing the nervous system, and rediscovering purpose. Lisa reflects on her high-powered corporate past, her battle with Hashimoto's disease, and how childhood programming shaped her adult choices—until she finally surrendered. Now, through her Awaken Your Authentic Self Retreat in Bear Lake, Idaho, she helps women over 40 reclaim their voice, set healthy boundaries, and restore their emotional and physical well-being. Whether you're facing autoimmune struggles, navigating trauma, or simply ready to reconnect with your soul’s song, this conversation offers real insight and actionable hope. 🎟️ Learn more about Lisa’s upcoming retreat: https://lisakelleyspeaks.com/events/retreats/awaken-your-authentic-self-retreat 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs healing. 🧠 Coming Soon: Fear is a Liar — where neuroscience meets the divine

    49 min
  5. The Overhaul: Rebuilding After Rock Bottom

    06/05/2025

    The Overhaul: Rebuilding After Rock Bottom

    In one of the most powerful episodes of the CoachMD Podcast, Dr. Charles F. Glassman, CoachMD, welcomes Weston Brandon—a man whose story of love, loss, and transformation will move and inspire you. At just 23, Weston’s wife died unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism shortly after giving birth to their premature son. In this heartbreaking yet hope-filled conversation, Weston shares how he faced unimaginable grief, leaned into his faith, found healing, remarried, and became a voice for others navigating life after tragedy. Weston's new book, The Overhaul, reveals the DRIVE framework—Discover, Resolve, Invest, Visualize, Elevate—a practical and spiritual guide for those rebuilding their lives. Whether you’ve experienced deep personal loss or just feel stuck, this episode will show you that clarity comes through committed movement. 📘 Order Weston’s Book “The Overhaul” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1ii4ClE 🌐 Visit Weston’s Website: http://www.westonbrandon.com/ 📲 Follow Weston on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weston.brandon.77 ▶️ Subscribe to Weston on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@westonbrandonspeaker 🔔 Connect with CoachMD (Dr. Charles Glassman) For over 30 years, I’ve helped people build strong minds, healthy bodies, and unshakable spirits. 📺 Subscribe for more episodes: www.YouTube.com/CoachMDOfficial 🌐 Learn more about my work at: https://www.thecoachmd.com 📝 Coming Soon: Fear Is a Liar – my upcoming book about how we’ve been conditioned to respond to fear in ways that sabotage health, relationships, and purpose. Stay tuned for release updates. — If this episode moved you, please like, share, and subscribe. 🎯 Know someone who’s grieving or seeking purpose? Send them this conversation. 🙏 Mind. Body. Soul. Stay strong—especially in spirit.

    52 min
  6. Donating a Kidney at 60 Made Me Stronger | David Rueckl’s Journey

    05/01/2025

    Donating a Kidney at 60 Made Me Stronger | David Rueckl’s Journey

    In this powerful episode of the CoachMD Podcast, Dr. Charles Glassman sits down with 60-year-old CrossFit athlete David Rueckl, who donated a kidney to help save his stepdaughter’s life. David's journey from nearly 300 pounds to peak fitness is not just a health transformation — it's a story of courage, community, and the power of purpose. His daughter received a new kidney this week, 4/30/25. 💡 You’ll learn how: The National Kidney Registry helped David give a life-saving gift His health improved after losing a kidney CrossFit transformed his body — and his future Modern medicine, mindset, and nutrition changed his life #KidneyDonation #CrossFitMasters #CoachMD #MedicalTransformation #FitnessOver60 #HealthyAging #OrganDonation #CrossFitOver60 #MenOver60 #DavidRueckl 🎙 Hosted by CoachMD — real stories, real people, reimagining healthcare. 🔗 Follow the podcast for more inspiring transformations in health, body, and soul.

    39 min
  7. CrossFit Masters 60+ Series Part 9 | Janice Hurley on Confidence, Mindset, and Aging Well

    04/05/2025

    CrossFit Masters 60+ Series Part 9 | Janice Hurley on Confidence, Mindset, and Aging Well

    In Part 9 of the CrossFit Masters 60+ Series, Dr. Charles Glassman (CoachMD) interviews Janice Hurley — renowned speaker, coach, and CrossFitter — who’s redefining what it means to age with power and grace. At 71, Janice shares her path from raising four kids as a single mom to thriving in fitness and public speaking, while building a legacy of confidence, strength, and mindset. Discover how CrossFit changed her life (and her family’s), why she built her own gym, and what it really takes to grow stronger — mentally and physically — with age. Her message? “We can do hard things” — and we should. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to the CoachMD Podcast 01:12 – Meet Janice Hurley: Single parenting and inner strength 03:40 – Discovering CrossFit at a family reunion 06:15 – How her daughter made it to the CrossFit Games 08:05 – Charles’s CrossFit journey after hip replacement 10:30 – Creating the CrossFit Masters 60+ community 12:48 – Public speaking, confidence, and doing hard things 15:10 – Why walking into the gym still makes Janice nervous 17:00 – Mindset shift: Why we shouldn't want life to be easy 19:30 – How exercise improves cognitive function 22:00 – Fitness as a responsibility, not just a lifestyle 24:30 – Lessons from a 4-year-old: “I can do hard things, Grandma” 26:00 – Staying mentally sharp through challenge and learning 28:20 – Charles & Janice on age, labels, and identity 30:45 – The importance of protein, cardio, and balance training 33:00 – Falling on ice: Why strength matters more than ever 35:00 – Changing how people think about aging 37:20 – Generational pride: Bench pressing with her grandson 39:05 – Final takeaways: Responsibility, reflection, and living well 41:30 – Outro from CoachMD: Stay strong in mind, body, and soul 🔔 Subscribe for More: Love this series? Hit Subscribe and tap the bell icon so you never miss an episode of the CrossFit Masters 60+ Series. 🌐 Connect with CoachMD: Website: https://www.thecoachmd.com Instagram: @CoachMDOfficial Facebook: CoachMD X/Twitter: @CoachMDOfficial

    41 min
  8. CrossFit Masters 60+ Part 8: You Don’t Know What You’re Training For—Until You Do

    03/28/2025

    CrossFit Masters 60+ Part 8: You Don’t Know What You’re Training For—Until You Do

    In Part 8 of the CrossFit Masters 60+ series, CoachMD sits down with Karen Agrifolio—a longtime coach and CrossFit gym owner—who shares her powerful journey of fitness, resilience, and recovery. Karen is not only an inspiring figure in the CrossFit community—she's among the top-ranking competitors in her age group (60–65) and is actively competing for a spot in the 2025 CrossFit Games. What's even more remarkable? She spent six months in 2024 sidelined by a life-threatening blood clot that nearly cost her the use of her leg. After visiting six doctors and receiving multiple misdiagnoses, Karen trusted her instincts, became her own advocate, and finally got answers. Her comeback story is a testament to the power of functional fitness, persistence, and a strong support network. This episode dives deep into Karen’s beginnings in Jazzercise and group fitness, how she launched one of the earliest female-owned CrossFit gyms on the East Coast, and why she’ll never abandon CrossFit—no matter what life throws at her. 🎧 Whether you're 35 or 75, this conversation will motivate you to trust your body, keep learning, and never stop moving. 👉 Watch the full episode now on YouTube 👉 Subscribe to the CoachMD Podcast for more powerful stories 👉 Share this episode with someone who needs inspiration today 👉 Leave a comment if Karen’s story resonated with you—we’d love to hear it! ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the CoachMD Podcast 01:35 – Meet Karen Agrifolio 03:20 – From Jazzercise to CrossFit: The fitness journey 07:15 – Opening one of the first female-owned CrossFit gyms on the East Coast 10:45 – Coaching through judging: Mentorship and movement 13:30 – What’s the difference between L1 and L2 certifications? 16:20 – Why every CrossFitter should take the L1 18:50 – “Don’t worry about your food, weight, or looks” 21:00 – The inclusive power of the CrossFit community 23:00 – The blood clot that changed everything 29:00 – Misdiagnosis after misdiagnosis—and how she found answers 33:40 – Getting back into the Open after a life-threatening health scare 36:30 – The measurable health impact of CrossFit 39:45 – Generations of fitness: From coaching to grandmotherhood 42:10 – Rapid-fire CrossFit Q&A 45:30 – Final thoughts from CoachMD

    49 min
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Welcome to The CoachMD Podcast, where I, Dr. Charles, leverage my three decades of experience as a general internist to guide you towards a life of well-being. Unlike traditional medical practices that often place the entirety of one's health in the hands of the practitioner, my mission is to empower you to take control of your own health. Here, we explore how to cultivate strong minds, healthy bodies, and unshakeable spirits, focusing on self-empowerment over dependence. The CoachMD Podcast delves deep into the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, guiding listeners through a journey of health transformation and self-discovery. We challenge the norms of conventional medicine by bringing to light the crucial role of our primal brain in resisting change, and how understanding this can unlock paths to better health. Our discussions are enriched with spiritual journeys shared by guests, shedding light on the holistic approach to wellness. You'll gain insights into non-traditional health strategies and learn how to balance scientific knowledge with actionable advice, often challenging the prescriptions of conventional doctors. This podcast is a platform for sharing real stories and tangible advice, aiming to engage and empower our audience. By understanding the 'why' behind their actions, listeners are encouraged to make informed health choices, fostering a sense of agency in their journey towards well-being. Through conversations with guests who have navigated their own paths to health, listeners gain access to a diverse array of experiences and perspectives, enhancing their knowledge and motivation to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Embark on a transformative journey with me, Dr. Charles, as your guide. The CoachMD Podcast invites you to explore how you can achieve a balanced life, thriving physically, mentally, and spiritually. Together, let's break free from the constraints of conventional health narratives and discover empowering strategies for self-care. Your journey to an empowered and healthy life starts here.

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  • Creator
    Charles F. Glassman, MD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
  • Copyright
    © Charles F. Glassman
  • Show Website
    The CoachMD Podcast