Health Coach Conversations Cathy Sykora

Are your clients struggling to make changes? Or do they slip back into a way of living that made them sick? There may be an underlying reason – unresolved trauma from their past. Mandy Harvey discusses how unhealed trauma may get in the way of your client’s goals and ability to make changes. She also shares how health coaches can help clients with past traumas and create the lasting changes they want.
 
In this episode, they talk about:
How trauma experienced as a child can impact someone’s beliefs, behaviors, and health
Should health coaches send clients needing trauma healing to other professionals
Importance of trauma healing
Some common mistakes leaders make when trying to heal from unresolved trauma
Recommended lifestyle changes for somebody who’s trying to overcome or deal with trauma
If a health coach is working with somebody dealing with traumas, should they stop everything else and just deal with the trauma, or make it part of their process
 
Memorable Quotes
“Trauma affects not only our biology and our stress response system, but it affects our beliefs and our behaviors.”
 
“The biggest mistake is thinking we can heal trauma just like any other task. It takes time. And the other thing is trying to rush it. We need to understand that it took time to realize we had this, and we need to work on it. So it’s going to take a longer amount of time.”
 
BIO: 
Mandy Harvey is a leader in the field of trauma healing as well as an in-demand inspirational speaker. She specializes as a healing guide for high achieving, chronically stressed and perfectionist leaders who are ready to release their feelings of inadequacy and thrive as their authentic selves.
Mandy trains, coaches, and guides these leaders through healing and clearing past trauma and stuck emotions from their body through her sacred 1:1 Somatic Healing Sessions, guided hiking & healing experiences, and workshops.
Mandy’s extraordinary story of transforming her own life from devastating childhood trauma and a near death experience to courageously facing and healing from the past, learning to embrace and stand in her authentic truth, and designing the life of her dreams, is the inspiration behind her bold mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same.
 
Mentioned In This Episode:
Click here for the free Breaking the Chains video series: http://traumahealingforcoaches.com/break/
Mandy Harvey Website: https://mandylharvey.com/
Links to resources:
Health Coach Group Website
https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/

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Health and wellness coaches can now help people take control of their health in a different way—through genetic testing! Genetic testing can help people identify disease risks and make informed healthcare decisions. Dahlia Attia-King discusses genetic testing options—whole exome and genome sequencing—and how it can help someone identify disease risk and how health coaches can help clients with genetic testing. 
 
In this episode, they talk about:
What is whole exome and genome sequencing
The cost of whole exome and whole genome sequencing
The high costs of genetic testing in the US healthcare system and Panacea’s discounted whole exome sequencing 
The difference between clinical genetic testing and testing with companies like 23andMe
Reasons a doctor would have for sending someone for genetic testing
Do health coaches or doctors need to worry about interpreting genetic tests if they refer someone to Panacea
Lifestyle changes that could help reduce the risk of genetic mutation-related diseases
Would it work to have one family member get tested and share results, or does everyone need their own test
Risks of data breaches and Panacea’s approach to keeping the data safe
The different types of risks associated with genetic testing – technical, physical, psychological
 
Memorable Quotes
 
“Panacea has empowered me as a human being to get in control of my health and not let my genes determine my destiny. I’m determining my destiny.”
 
“Your genes are not your destiny. And that is nowhere more true than in genetic testing. Because if you can uncover where your genes might be carrying some danger for you, then you can outsmart them, get ahead of it, and be in control.”
 
“The power of genetic testing is in its ability to give you an idea of what your future could look like and how you can change it.”
 
BIO: 
Dahlia is the Founder and CEO of Panacea and has a BS in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Miami. Dahlia’s experience working for genetic laboratories exposed her to the reality that very few patients were able to access valuable preventative clinical genetic tests. With an additional 6 years in Healthcare IT, Dahlia learned about the technology solutions integral in pushing healthcare into a much needed era of modernization. After embarking on a multi-year journey to unravel the reasons for genetic testing underutilization, she met Dr. Hinco Gierman and they were inspired to create a solution. Panacea was founded with a mission to improve access to clinical genetic testing so that people can get in control of their health and prevent disease. Panacea now offers residents of almost every state the ability to access at-home clinical genetic testing called Whole Exome Sequencing, empowering people to potentially save their own lives.
 
Mentioned In This Episode:
Email: contact@seekpanacea.com 
Panacea Website: https://seekpanacea.com/
Panacea on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/panaceagenomics/ 
Panacea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/panacea_genomics/
 
Links to resources:
Health Coach Group Website
https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/

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Cathy wraps up the three-part series with Dr. Norman Rosenthal. She recaps their previous discussions on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the importance of coaching, and the need for doctors and coaches to work together. In this episode, Cathy explores how doctors and health coaches can collaborate to enhance patient health and wellness. She also shares effective strategies for coaches and doctors to connect with each other and demonstrate their value.
 
In this episode, they talk about:
 
Recap of parts 1 and 2 of the interview with Dr. Rosenthal
Impact module on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
How coaches and doctors can work together
Stay within your scope of practice
Provide consistent support and motivation to patients
Guide patients in lifestyle management
How health coaches can market to doctors and vice versa
 
Memorable Quotes
 
“Doctors and coaches working together is the future of medicine.”
 
“With coaches and doctors working together, patients receive a comprehensive approach to health that often leads to better overall outcomes.”
 
BIO:
Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, public speaker, and best-selling author who is known for his innovative research and inspirational writings. He is currently Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and is listed as one of the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Rosenthal has practiced psychiatry for over three decades, treating people with all manner of psychiatric and emotional health issues. He is also a motivational speaker and a personal and professional coach, working with people from all walks of life including CEOs, top athletes, and performing artists.
Rosenthal was born and raised in South Africa and did his medical training at the University of Witwatersrand, where he graduated with high honors. He immigrated to the US and did his psychiatric residency at Columbia in NYC before going to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where he began his research career in earnest. His first major research contribution was to describe and name Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and to develop light therapy as a treatment for this novel condition. SAD - and its milder variant, the Winter Blues - are now known to affect millions of people worldwide, many of whom have benefited from the light therapy that Dr. Rosenthal pioneered.
Dr. Rosenthal is a highly cited researcher who has written over 300 scholarly articles, and authored or co-authored eight popular books. These include Winter Blues, the New York Times bestseller Transcendence, and the Los Angeles Times bestseller The Gift of Adversity. Rosenthal has conducted numerous clinical trials of medications and alternative treatments, such as Transcendental Meditation for psychiatric disorders, and the treatment of depression with Botox. He and his work have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR and other national media.
 
Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Defeating-SAD-Happiness-Through-Seasons-ebook/dp/B0B69L999S/
https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-RX-Inspiring-Poems-Bring/dp/1722505060/
Dr. Norman Rosenthal Website: https://www.normanrosenthal.com/
 
Links to resources:
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Dr. Norman Rosenthal talks about how he helps people as a psychiatrist and health coach, the type of people he works with, and how psychiatrists and health coaches can collaborate to improve the health and wellness of patients.
 
Previously, Dr. Norman discussed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), what it is, how it affects people’s mood and energy, and its treatment with light therapy.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
Dr. Norman’s transition from psychiatry to health coaching
The type of people Dr. Norman works with
How Dr. Norman’s coaching integrates with his psychiatry business
Dr. Norman’s way of helping people who have lost interest in life
How Dr. Norman encourages creativity in his clients and helps with creative goals like writing
How psychiatrists and health coaches can collaborate to make a better mental health space
 
Memorable Quotes
“Sometimes the supervisee can supervise the supervisor. And if the supervisor has got any sense, they will listen.”
“There are often people who are very competent. They’re just missing certain elements in the mix, and just helping them a little bit can really go a long way.” 
 
BIO:
Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, public speaker, and best-selling author who is known for his innovative research and inspirational writings. He is currently Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and is listed as one of the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Rosenthal has practiced psychiatry for over three decades, treating people with all manner of psychiatric and emotional health issues. He is also a motivational speaker and a personal and professional coach, working with people from all walks of life including CEOs, top athletes, and performing artists.
Rosenthal was born and raised in South Africa and did his medical training at the University of Witwatersrand, where he graduated with high honors. He immigrated to the US and did his psychiatric residency at Columbia in NYC before going to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where he began his research career in earnest. His first major research contribution was to describe and name Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and to develop light therapy as a treatment for this novel condition. SAD - and its milder variant, the Winter Blues - are now known to affect millions of people worldwide, many of whom have benefited from the light therapy that Dr. Rosenthal pioneered.
Dr. Rosenthal is a highly cited researcher who has written over 300 scholarly articles, and authored or co-authored eight popular books. These include Winter Blues, the New York Times bestseller Transcendence, and the Los Angeles Times bestseller The Gift of Adversity. Rosenthal has conducted numerous clinical trials of medications and alternative treatments, such as Transcendental Meditation for psychiatric disorders, and the treatment of depression with Botox. He and his work have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR and other national media.



Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Defeating-SAD-Happiness-Through-Seasons-ebook/dp/B0B69L999S/
https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-RX-Inspiring-Poems-Bring/dp/1722505060/
Dr. Norman Rosenthal Website: https://www.normanrosenthal.com/
Links to resources:
Health Coach Group Website
https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/

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Do you feel really down or unmotivated to work in particular months? This is something millions of people worldwide experience, which is called Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. We have Dr. Norman Rosenthal on the show today, the person who named this condition. Dr. Norman discusses his decades of research on SAD, how he discovered light therapy as an effective treatment for SAD and more.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
Dr. Norman’s book about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
SAD and its treatment with light therapy
Symptoms of SAD, like bad mood and low energy 
Ways to maximise the usage of light boxes at home or anywhere to improve mood
Importance of getting enough sleep when dealing with SAD
An example of how light therapy helped one of his patients feel much better 
 
Memorable Quotes
“SAD is one of those conditions that you could easily miss if you’re not aware of it. You’ve got August, September; people are doing well, and then gradually, they begin to lose their functioning. They’re slower, they’re sleeping more, and they’re eating more. And it doesn’t just announce itself one day; it’s a gentle transition into what can end up being a very disabling condition.”
“When I say suffering, you may be slacking off on your job… If you’re an actress, you may not generate the kind of buzz needed to galvanise the audience. Whatever it is, you’re probably not going to do it well because it takes some kind of interpersonal pizzazz to get people engaged, and it’s very hard to muster when you have SAD.”
 
BIO:
Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, public speaker, and best-selling author who is known for his innovative research and inspirational writings. He is currently Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and is listed as one of the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Rosenthal has practiced psychiatry for over three decades, treating people with all manner of psychiatric and emotional health issues. He is also a motivational speaker and a personal and professional coach, working with people from all walks of life including CEOs, top athletes, and performing artists.
Rosenthal was born and raised in South Africa and did his medical training at the University of Witwatersrand, where he graduated with high honors. He immigrated to the US and did his psychiatric residency at Columbia in NYC before going to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, where he began his research career in earnest. His first major research contribution was to describe and name Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and to develop light therapy as a treatment for this novel condition. SAD – and its milder variant, the Winter Blues – are now known to affect millions of people worldwide, many of whom have benefited from the light therapy that Dr. Rosenthal pioneered.
Dr. Rosenthal is a highly cited researcher who has written over 300 scholarly articles, and authored or co-authored eight popular books. These include Winter Blues, the New York Times bestseller Transcendence, and the Los Angeles Times bestseller The Gift of Adversity. Rosenthal has conducted numerous clinical trials of medications and alternative treatments, such as Transcendental Meditation for psychiatric disorders, and the treatment of depression with Botox. He and his work have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, NPR and other national media.
 
Mentioned In This Episode:
https://www.amazon.com/Defeating-SAD-Happiness-Through-Seasons-ebook/dp/B0B69L999S/
https://www.amazon.com/Poetry-RX-Inspiring-Poems-Bring/dp/1722505060/
Dr. Norman Rosenthal Website: https://www.normanrosenthal.com/
Links to resources:
Health Coach Group Website
https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/

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Today’s guest, Dr. James Cima, is a chiropractor with over 50 years of experience. He shares his journey from suffering severe back pain as a young man to becoming a chiropractor. Dr. Cima also discusses chiropractic care and its impact on overall health, how chiropractic can treat more than just physical pain, and his holistic approach to healthcare and living a long and healthy life.
 
In this episode, we talk about:
Dr. Cima’s journey from experiencing severe back pain to becoming a chiropractor
The importance of holistic healthcare and treating the person chemically, physically, mentally, and emotionally
Role of nutrition in health and the importance of listening to your body’s cravings
Why the US healthcare system focuses on sickness instead of health and wellness
Why healthcare costs are so high in the US
How to live a long and healthy life until 150 years old
Dr. Cima’s new project for veterans healthcare
 
Memorable Quotes
“Health is a composite chemically, physically, mentally, emotionally, and you have to deal with all three sides.”
“As long as you keep on taking care of the body chemically, physically and mentally emotionally, you’re gonna be the one that’s going to improve.” 
BIO: 
Born in New York City on October 10, 1948, I was one of the first wave of baby boomers. Growing up in New York City was a great challenge in many ways and prepared me well for life. I mean if you were not getting into fights, you had to use your street smarts to outsmart your enemies as well as the police. This prompted me to find another way, which was to stay in school, study hard, and become something. The truth is that I always wanted to be a doctor. As long as I can remember, that was what I wanted to be. It’s funny how things worked out because years later, my wife told me she always wanted to marry a doctor.
My early years were happy growing up in a tough, lower-middle-class ethnic mix of Italians, Irish, Germans, Polish Catholics, and Jewish people.
Talk about bullying. That was all you experienced from the moment you left the safety of your apartment. From then on, you were fair game to anyone in the neighborhood, and you either fought like there was no tomorrow or there would be no tomorrow. So I developed a lot of street sense, knowing when to hit and when to run. I always hung around with a tough group of friends, which most people would call gangs. Whatever you call them, they were our protection, and I was part of their protection—a necessary evil.
Of course growing up in Queens in the fifties through the seventies, you were always in awe of the wise guys, the Tony Soprano types. That intrigued me, but these guys played for real, and this was no TV show. One mistake and you were either dead or in jail, which was not so appealing. I am unsure how my life would have ended if it had not been for two defining moments.
Turning Lemons into Lemonade
My spinal injury and poor grades changed the destiny of my life. I suffered a severe, debilitating lower back injury in my early teens. I also had fair to mediocre grades in school. My advisor told me that I was not “college material” and recommended that I seek employment or join the armed forces during the Vietnam years or wind up in jail like some of my friends did. You could say that I was stuck between a rock and a hard place, with few, if any, options. I had no talents, and I didn’t come from money.
Somehow, my adviser asked me, “James, what do you like?” I told him I loved animals. He went over to this large file cabinet, searched through all the college files, pulled out one, and said, “Here is one school you might be able to get into if you pass an aptitude test.”
Somehow I passed the test and instantly became college material. I was now a proud student enrolled in a state college’s pre-veterinary program.
From that day forward, I knew that I wanted to become a doctor and that I would n