What if many of the symptoms women experience in midlife have as much to do with the gut as they do with hormones? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes nurse practitioner, author, and women’s health expert Cynthia Thurlow for a conversation about the profound connection between the microbiome and women’s health during perimenopause and menopause. Centered on Cynthia’s new book, The Menopause Gut, the episode brings fresh attention to a topic that has often been overlooked in conversations about this stage of life. Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/cynthia-thurlow-173/

What if high blood pressure is not the root problem but a signal pointing to something deeper? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Mark Young, CEO of Zona and a PhD in functional medicine, to explore a fresh perspective on hypertension and what it really takes to support cardiovascular health. Together, they unpack the science behind blood pressure, challenge conventional approaches, and introduce an innovative tool designed to work with the body, not against it.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/mark-young-172/

Is your gut microbiome working for you, or against you? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes naturopathic physician and Genova Diagnostics Director of Product Innovation Dr. Michael Chapman to explore the rapidly evolving world of gut health and functional lab testing. Their conversation examines how advances in microbiome science are reshaping our understanding of digestive health, chronic disease, and personalized care.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/michael-chapman-171/

What happens when the clinician becomes the patient? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes executive health coach and former cardiovascular perfusionist Mark Brezzell to share how a life-altering diagnosis of type 1 diabetes reshaped his career, his mindset, and his mission. With decades of experience in acute care medicine and medical industry leadership, Mark now uses both clinical expertise and lived experience to educate individuals and organizations about metabolic health, stress, and prevention.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/mark-brezzell-170/

Could beta-glucan be a missing piece in the immune health conversation? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes epidemiologist and integrative medicine researcher Dr. Chris D’Adamo to explore beta-glucan, what it is, how it works, and why it is gaining attention in conversations about immune resilience and longevity. As Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a longtime leader in dietary supplement research, Dr. D’Adamo brings scientific rigor and practical insight to this important discussion.

Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/chris-dadamo-169/

Why do so many people with thyroid conditions continue to struggle even when their lab results are “normal”? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef, FMCA graduate, and functional medicine health coach Ginny Mahar to explore a new functional framework for thyroid care rooted in personalization, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle change. Drawing from her own experience with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, Ginny explains how moving beyond lab-based management toward a structured, whole-person approach can help individuals reclaim their energy, clarity, and long-term vitality.

Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/ginny-mahar-168/

What if the secret to lasting metabolic health isn’t about eating less, but about restoring what modern life has stripped away? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with cardiologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. William Davis to discuss his groundbreaking work on the microbiome and his latest book, SUPER Body. Dr. Davis challenges conventional wisdom on weight loss, shifting the focus from the numbers on the scale to the critical balance of muscle preservation and the elimination of internal visceral fat.

Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/william-davis-167/

Are you curious which health trends are fading away and which powerful movements are taking their place for your clients this year? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi hosts a solo episode to navigate the shifting landscape of wellness in 2026, identifying ten pivotal movements that are redefining how we approach everything from medical testing to the clothes we wear. Drawing on her decades of experience as a health psychologist and her deep roots in functional medicine, Dr. Sandi explains how the transition from passive patient to "health care CEO" is fundamentally changing the practitioner-client relationship.Full show notes: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/podcast/dr-sandi-166/