Wellcoaches Inside

Erika Jackson
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  • HEALTH & FITNESS
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Wellcoaches 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.

  1. Leigh-Ann Webster, Pioneering Health Coach

    5D AGO

    Leigh-Ann Webster, Pioneering Health Coach

    Leigh-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/contact

    29 min
  2. Liani Greaves, Filmmaker and Coach

    APR 16

    Liani Greaves, Filmmaker and Coach

    Discover 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/contact

    26 min
  3. Elizabeth McHugh, Generational Wellcoach

    APR 2

    Elizabeth McHugh, Generational Wellcoach

    Elizabeth 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/contact

    24 min
  4. Michael Ryan, PHD

    MAR 19

    Michael Ryan, PHD

    Michael 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/contact

    33 min
  5. Joe Sage, MD. Sage Advice from Dr. Joe

    FEB 5

    Joe Sage, MD. Sage Advice from Dr. Joe

    Dr. 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/contact

    34 min
  6. Ashley Tryban, Forever Learner and Hype Woman

    JAN 22

    Ashley Tryban, Forever Learner and Hype Woman

    Ashley 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/contact

    29 min
  7. Natalie Stewart, A Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine and Coaching

    JAN 8

    Natalie Stewart, A Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine and Coaching

    Natalie 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/contact

    24 min
  8. Christina Lombardo, PHD. Performance in Pursuit

    12/25/2025

    Christina Lombardo, PHD. Performance in Pursuit

    Join 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/contact

    26 min
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Wellcoaches 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.

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  • Creator
    Erika Jackson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Wellcoaches Inside

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