Behavioral change is at the root of functional medicine as it relates to diet and lifestyle. Often patients struggle between office visits and need ongoing guidance and encouragement. Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum recognized the need to bridge this gap. After many years as a clinical psychologist, she pivoted her career to found the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in association with the Institute for Functional Medicine.

On today’s episode, we learn about health coaches and why they are an integral missing piece when it comes to ensuring success on the path to optimal wellness.

Today on The Lab Report:
2:30 Meet Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum and hear about her career path
9:00 What does a health coach do and why are they important?  
16:20 Health coaching during the pandemic
18:55 Positive psychology and training coaches
22:45 Focusing on personal character strengths
24:40 The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
25:05 Basic skills to deal with panic attacks
28:50 The Fireball

 

Additional Resources: 

The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy 

Functional Medicine Coaching: How to Be Part of the Movement That's Transforming Healthcare

Functional Medicine Coaching: Stories from the Movement That's Transforming Healthcare

Stop Panic Attacks in 10 Easy Steps

How to Give Clients the Skills to Stop Panic Attacks: Don't Forget to Breathe

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: podcast@gdx.net.

And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.

 

 

 

Behavioral change is at the root of functional medicine as it relates to diet and lifestyle. Often patients struggle between office visits and need ongoing guidance and encouragement. Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum recognized the need to bridge this gap. After many years as a clinical psychologist, she pivoted her career to found the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy in association with the Institute for Functional Medicine.
On today&rsquo;s episode, we learn about health coaches and why they are an integral missing piece when it comes to ensuring success on the path to optimal wellness.
Today on The Lab Report:
<ul>
<li>2:30 Meet Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum and hear about her career path</li>
<li>9:00 What does a health coach do and why are they important? &nbsp;</li>
<li>16:20 Health coaching during the pandemic</li>
<li>18:55 Positive psychology and training coaches</li>
<li>22:45 Focusing on personal character strengths</li>
<li>24:40 The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy</li>
<li>25:05 Basic skills to deal with panic attacks</li>
<li>28:50 The Fireball</li>
</ul>
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Additional Resources: 
<a href="https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/">The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy </a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Functional-Medicine-Coaching-Transforming-Healthcare/dp/1521024197/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1606130958&amp;sr=8-3">Functional Medicine Coaching: How to Be Part of the Movement That's Transforming Healthcare</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Functional-Medicine-Coaching-Transforming-Healthcare/dp/1726815684/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=sandra+scheinbaum&amp;qid=1606130879&amp;sr=8-5">Functional Medicine Coaching: Stories from the Movement That's Transforming Healthcare</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Panic-Attacks-Easy-Steps/dp/1848192460/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=sandra+scheinbaum&amp;qid=1606130958&amp;sr=8-2">Stop Panic Attacks in 10 Easy Steps</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Give-Clients-Skills-Panic-Attacks/dp/B016J7FKQQ/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=Sandra+Scheinbaum&amp;qid=1606130438&amp;s=audible&amp;sr=1-2-catcorr">How to Give Clients the Skills to Stop Panic Attacks: Don't Forget to Breathe</a>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week&rsquo;s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.
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The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

We’ve not only adapted, we’ve led. Join us as we talk about functional medicine, laboratory testing, and optimizing health. Welcome to the Lab Report.

Functional Medicine, Specialty Lab Testing, and Integrative Therapeutics