Episodes

  • Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Coaching and Emotions in Practice

    Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Coaching and Emotions in Practice
    Oct 25 2024
    Send us a text In this episode, Laura Timbrook, The Shift Health Coach, sits down with Jennifer Lundman, NBHWC, to dive into the often-avoided yet crucial topic of mental health in coaching. They discuss how emotions are an integral part of any coaching session, why many coaches hesitate to address mental health, and practical strategies for navigating emotions in client interactions. Whether you're a health coach or just curious about the intersection of mental wellness and coaching, th...
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    43 mins
  • Coaching and Motivational Interviewing: A Powerful Blend for Client Success

    Coaching and Motivational Interviewing: A Powerful Blend for Client Success
    Sep 27 2024
    Send us a text In this episode, Laura Timbrook dives deep into the powerful intersection of coaching and motivational interviewing (MI) with special guests Cecilia Lanier and Patty Bean. Together, they explore how MI enhances the coaching experience by fostering client autonomy, empathy, and goal-oriented growth. Discover practical insights on how MI's compassionate approach can help clients unlock their potential, and why it's essential for health coaches to embrace this technique. Whet...
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    54 mins
  • Why Mainstream Sleep Advice Fails Shift Workers—and What to Do Instead

    Why Mainstream Sleep Advice Fails Shift Workers—and What to Do Instead
    Sep 20 2024
    Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into a topic that most sleep experts overlook—the unique sleep challenges faced by shift workers. You’ve probably heard the advice, “Go to bed at the same time every night,” but if your work schedule is unpredictable, that advice is downright impossible.Join me as I break down why mainstream sleep tips fall short for the 20% of workers who don’t fit the typical 9-5 mold. I’ll share practical strategies to help you create a sleep routine that works for yo...
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    9 mins
  • Mastering Client Expectations Through Effective Goal Setting

    Mastering Client Expectations Through Effective Goal Setting
    Sep 6 2024
    Send us a text In this episode of the Shift Health Coach Podcast, Laura Timbrook dives deep into the essential practice of goal setting with special guest Jenn Malecha. They explore how setting clear expectations and goals can dramatically impact client success in health coaching. Jenn shares her extensive industry experience and insights on how to structure goals that resonate with clients, ensuring they not only achieve their desired outcomes but also feel empowered throughout their jo...
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    41 mins
  • Corporate Wellness and Shift Workers

    Corporate Wellness and Shift Workers
    Aug 23 2024
    Send us a textIn this episode of the Shift Health Coach Podcast, we dive into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of corporate wellness—its impact on shift workers. While corporate wellness programs are designed to improve employee health and productivity, they frequently cater only to the 9-to-5 crowd, leaving shift workers out in the cold.Join me, as we explore the gaps in traditional wellness initiatives and discuss why including shift workers is not just an option but a necessity. I’ll ...
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    38 mins
  • Affordable HIPPA Compliant Health Coach Platform for Health Coaches with Vibly.io

    Affordable HIPPA Compliant Health Coach Platform for Health Coaches with Vibly.io
    Aug 9 2024
    Send us a text In this episode, Laura Timbrook, aka The Shift Health Coach, sits down with Dr. Diego Salinas, a medical doctor turned health coach and co-founder of Vibly.io. Together, they delve into the creation and mission of Vibly.io, the most affordable HIPAA-compliant platform designed specifically for health coaches. Dr. Salinas shares his inspiring journey from traditional medicine to health coaching, highlighting the importance of integrating technology and human connection in c...
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    37 mins
  • Debrief from the Health and Well-being Coaching Conference

    Debrief from the Health and Well-being Coaching Conference
    Jul 5 2024
    Send us a textIn this episode, I am sharing my experience from attending The Health and Well-Being Coaching Conference.www.healthandwellbeingcoachingconference.comIf you are a health coach interested in joining other health coaches for growth and community visit Health Coach Growth Network on Facebook.Music by Alex Grohl and Pixabay click here to listen to learn more
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    37 mins
  • Real Talk on Wellness: Practical Health Habits for the Busy Bee with Sarah Isenberg

    Real Talk on Wellness: Practical Health Habits for the Busy Bee with Sarah Isenberg
    Apr 26 2024
    Send us a textIn this episode of Real Talk on Wellness, Laura Timbrook and Sarah A.O. Isenberg share a candid chat about the real messiness of human health—far from the neat Pinterest board lives we might imagine for our clients. They offer grounded, practical strategies for health coaches to help real people make sustainable changes, because not everyone's life is a curated collection of wellness highlights. Connect with SarahWebsite Instagram Facebook About Sarah:I’m a Nationally Board...
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    41 mins