Marketing is often a major blindspot for health practitioners. After all – you’re a healer, not a salesperson! Not to mention that marketing, trying to find new clients, and even just talking about money are often taboo topics – and make some people feel “sleazy.” But the truth is, marketing is just as essential for…
Have you ever overeaten? Drank too much? Fallen apart under increased stress? Gained weight after starting an exercise routine or high-fat diet? You’re left wondering… Why didn’t I have the willpower to do the right thing??? So let me stop you right there! First of all, self-hatred is doing nothing for your health. Secondly,…
You’ve decided to pursue functional medicine. Woohoo!! As a functional medicine success story – turned health coach myself, I can assure you, this is one of the best decisions you will ever make! But because I’ve been there myself, I know you might be feeling a strange mix of emotions right now: Hopeful… but…
Are you considering dipping your toe in the pool of Functional medicine? Are you debating the pros and cons? I know what it’s like – because I’ve been there myself. Are you standing at the precipice (or hover your mouse over the “Book an appointment” button) wondering… is this really worth it? Functional medicine…
Want more engaged patients who get better results from working with you? Then it’s time to integrate a health coach into your practice. While health coaches and practitioners may once have been viewed as competing for the same role – or offering completely different services – it’s now time to embrace them as a…
Can exercise ever be a bad thing? If you’re not doing the right type of exercise for your physiology, the answer is yes. If you missed Good Medicine On the Go Episode #7 Exercise is as Unique as Your Patient listen here. The right kind of exercise gives a huge bump in dopamine that…
Why is the generic advice ‘eat right and exercise” bad advice? As practitioners, you all know it is never this simple-eat right and exercise. What works for one client can completely fail for another. Even those who “follow all the rules” or adhere to proven programs like Paleo or Keto often struggle to lose…
Why do some people seem unaffected by – or even able to thrive under – stress, while others suffer with depression, anxiety, or turn to unhealthy coping strategies like overeating? While no one factor can explain these differences entirely, emerging research about genetic variations can provide a big clue. Understanding the link between genetic…
Typically, health coaching is treated as an “add on” in functional medicine clinics. The doctor winds up having to sell the patient on coaching. But with patients already investing in out of pocket labs, supplements, and their provider’s time, people don’t want to spend the extra money. They say things like, “Why do I need…
Dr. Greenblatt shared a fascinating case study during our podcast interview. The case study was not included in our First Things First, Mental Health Episode #2 podcast. I had heard Dr. Greenblatt lecture on a patient named Larry. Larry had adopted exceptionally clean nutrition and lifestyle changes. He was eating all the right things,…