Best Debra Atkinson Podcasts (2025)

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The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren’t Working in Menopause 44:33

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Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - 5 Ways to Measure & Improve Your Menopause Fitness At Home Right Now Next Episode - 5 Things I Do When I Need a Reset or I’ve Had a Fitness Plateau More Like This - Turning Your Personal Drama and Trauma into Transformation Resources: Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. J…

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5 Ways to Measure & Improve Your Menopause Fitness At Home Right Now 44:30

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Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - The Truth About Muscle and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Science Data Next Episode - The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren’t Working in Menopause More Like This - 3 Steps to Improve Cardio Fitness and Longevity (at any age) Resources: Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & …

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The Humanity of Health Coaching in an AI World, With Dr. Ronjon Nag 28:43

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What happens to healthcare when artificial intelligence gets faster, smarter, and more accessible? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi speaks with Stanford professor and AI pioneer Dr. Ronjon Nag about the future of AI in medicine, why human connection still matters, and how coaches can embrace technology without losing their impact. Wi…

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The Truth About Muscle and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Science Data 56:40

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Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Riding Tandem: One Couple, One Mission, One Bike From Mexico to Alaska Next Episode - 5 Ways to Measure & Improve Your Menopause Fitness At Home Right Now More Like This - What They Don’t Teach Women About Strength Training and should Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge to learn why tim…

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Riding Tandem: One Couple, One Mission, One Bike From Mexico to Alaska 53:37

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Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - From Your Mouth to Your Gut: Hearing Health Whisper Next Episode - The Truth About Muscle and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About the Science Data More Like This - Take a Walk with a 57-year old Book Author | Just 1400 Miles Resources: Join the Hot, Not Bothered! Challenge for your best …

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How Health Coaching Heals the Heart, With Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj 36:17

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What if treating heart disease meant going beyond prescriptions and procedures to ask what truly matters? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, a board-certified interventional cardiologist who found new purpose through functional medicine and personalized, lifestyle-based care.Show notes: https://functionalme…

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From Your Mouth to Your Gut: Hearing Health Whisper 39:14

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Did you know hidden infections may start from your mouth to your gut? What’s happening in your mouth could be the missing link behind your fatigue, hormone changes, or stubborn gut issues. My Guest: Dr. Michelle Jorgensen is a former traditional dentist turned holistic health pioneer, who helps exhausted, health-conscious people finally feel like t…

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3 Steps to Improve Cardio Fitness and Longevity (at any age) 29:07

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If you’re interested in boosting your cardiovascular fitness, I’ve got three steps for you to do. Your cardiovascular fitness - VO2 max - is the most powerful predictor of longevity. Together with your lower body strength, they will tell the story of your future. What is VO2 max? Oxygen consumed in milliliters per kilogram per minute. Strongest pre…

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A New Coaching Model for Mental Health Support, With Shelby Garay 29:21

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What role can health coaches play in addressing today’s mental health crisis? On this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes FMCA graduate Shelby Garay, Senior Manager of Coaching at the Headspace Training Institute, to talk about her journey from FMCA’s inaugural class to shaping the future of mental health coaching. Shelby shares her pa…

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80 Lb Perimenopausal Weight Loss After Corporate Burnout 37:31

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Perimenopausal weight loss may seem daunting to some. We hear so much more about perimenopausal weight gain and weight loss resistance. If you’ve learned diets don’t work the hard way, you’ll identify with my guest. What you may not realize is why the diet isn’t working. A whole food, healthy diet will often work for most. But it won’t work if that…

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Muscle Mass and Strength Gains After Menopause How Much How Fast? 37:28

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If you’ve ever doubted your ability to make muscle mass and strength gains after menopause, this episode is for you. It’s not too late to gain strength and lean muscle mass can be gained at any age—even after 85. Based on a 2024 Study on Resistance Training in Older Adults by Int. Journal of Sports Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism, here’s what happe…

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Navigating Legal Protection for Your Practice, With Lisa Fraley 32:47

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What does it really mean to “stay in your lane” as a health coach? In this week’s episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes attorney and certified health coach Lisa Fraley to shed light on the legal side of coaching. Lisa blends her experience as a former healthcare lawyer with her background as a coach to help professionals understand scope…

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Aging with Power, (Without an Outage) with Vonda Wright 44:45

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We dive into the true science and strategy behind aging with power. We’re busting myths about menopause, metabolism, and muscle, bone and talking strategy for women over 40 who want strength without burnout. Know how to prevent the physical “outages” that so often follow menopause, injury, or hormonal upheaval. Reclaim control without burning out!!…

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Acute vs Chronic Stress Effects on Cortisol in Menopause and Beyond 44:02

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There is no escaping stress but cortisol in menopause changes. With that, your stress response to nearly everything may change. You don’t feel it at first but then there’s unexplained weight gain or belly fat. There’s less focus or concentration than you used to have. It shows up in different ways for each of us. My Guest: Sara Banta is a Certified…

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Why Health Coaching Is the Heart of Healthcare, With Karen Malkin 28:23

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What does it take to be at the forefront of a profession that is transforming healthcare? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Karen Malkin, one of the first National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches in the United States. Karen has spent years weaving together nutrition, environmental health, and brain health into her coach…

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The New Menopause Therapy: Confessions of a Femme Fatale 44:26

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This new menopause therapy is like stand-up comedy for hot flashes. My guest in this episode uses humor and truth to bridge the gap between women’s health then, now and the future. Her message is for all women on how to address the gaps in awareness about menopause. If you’re a health and wellness pro you’ll want to listen to this, the new menopaus…

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Running vs Walking for Fast Fat Loss in Menopause 1:01:24

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Fast fat loss in menopause is not really the goal. Let’s be realistic and say this right out of the gate. Fast fat loss is a myth. You may, however, drop inflammation fairly quickly with the right type of exercise. Part 1: The Fat Burning Fundamentals Let's start with the basics. When we talk about fat burning during exercise, we need to understand…

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How ReCODE Helps Prevent Cognitive Decline, With Julie Luby and Chris Coward 32:28

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Can cognitive decline be prevented or even reversed with the right approach? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi speaks with FMCA graduate and ReCODE 2.0 health coach Julie Luby and Apollo Health’s VP of Coaching Services, Chris Coward, about the groundbreaking work being done in brain health coaching. Together, they explore the ReCODE progra…

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Take Up Space: A Perimenopause Body Builder on Her Strength Journey 41:45

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A Perimenopause bodybuilder shares her story on how to take up space and the history of women being strong before skinny. Book author, Anne Marie Chaker, will surprise you about women’s empowerment and when skinny reared its ugly head. Stay ‘til the end and listen to a very subtle challenge we’ll give you about messages to women. Strong does things…

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Retired Lawyer Shares How to Advocate for Yourself & Loved Ones 54:24

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From homes to health care, you and I need to advocate for yourself. You have choices and you have power. You can take action and you do have choices. My Guest: Karen Mulroy is an attorney who retired at age 62 without regret to spend quality time with her parents until their death at the ages of 97 and 98. They passed away within 4 months of each o…

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The Sacred Edge: Where Growth Begins and Comfort Ends, With Akshay Nanavati 32:18

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What would it mean to truly explore your limits, physically, emotionally, and spiritually? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Akshay Nanavati, a speaker, author, and former Marine whose journey through trauma, addiction, and war led him to a life of intentional suffering, deep self-exploration, and global impact. From ultramar…

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How Mold Toxicity Affects Hormonal Balance During Menopause And Effective Detox Strategies 47:54

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Exposure to mold toxicity affects hormonal balance. You may not have been exposed to mold or you may not know that you’ve been exposed to mold. That mold doesn’t always look like asthma or you getting sick, but it may look like a simple symptom that might be mistaken for menopause. Stay tuned to this episode and learn what mold exposure can do, wha…

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What Is Sarcopenia and How to Avoid Sarcopenia In Menopause 31:27

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What is sarcopenia and why is this such an important topic for every woman over 40? That is the topic of conversation today. What is Sarcopoenia? Sarcopenia is to muscle what osteoporosis is to bone. Significant loss of skeletal muscle mass and or muscle strength. Sarcopenia is tied to anabolic resistance in midlife women, making it harder to gain …

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Reclaiming Your Health and Confidence After 40, With Natalie Jill 30:38

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What if your best years weren’t behind you but ahead? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by midlife fat loss expert and bestselling author Natalie Jill to challenge cultural narratives around aging, strength, and what is truly possible for women over 40. With an empowering message rooted in resilience, mindset, and science-ba…

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Stronger Muscles Longer Life: The Untold Value of this Accessible to All Anatomy 46:10

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It’s no secret in 2025 that stronger muscles lead to longer life. If you’re a woman in perimenopause, postmenopause or anything in between, this is no surprise to you. I think we are very aware of it, but let’s unpack how weight lifting treats and prevents chronic diseases. Women, at any age, need stronger muscles for a longer life. Not just for ae…

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5 Things I Would Do If I Were Tired All the Time in Menopause 36:15

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So many women say they’re tired all the time in menopause. Even those who do exercise to improve health, which would include energy levels, will often say, “I’m tired all the time.” Let me share what I would do, and actually did at the end of 2019 when I found myself recovering from a big year of mental and physical stressors. 80% of the population…

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How to Support the Skin Microbiome and Fight Chronic Disease, With Kiran Krishnan 36:31

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We often think of skin in terms of appearance, but what if it also reflects our internal health and serves as a predictor of chronic disease? In this fascinating episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by Kiran Krishnan, a research microbiologist and co-founder of Microbiome Labs, to uncover what most people are missing about the skin mic…

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You’re Not Really Bloated! 42:26

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We’ve had it wrong! You’re not really bloated!! My guest explains what ‘bloated’ is … and isn’t… How your hormones and gut interface happen and why adding protein might NOT be the thing you need to do right now if you’re not really bloated. My Guest: Shefaly Ravula, PA-C, IFMCP is the visionary founder of Precision Gut Health, a virtual telehealth …

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5 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight or Gaining Muscle After 50 57:49

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If you are exercising but not losing weight or gaining muscle after 50, there are some easy and yet not-so-obvious reasons why. This is for all of you exercising but not getting results. Whether you or women you work with are interested in gaining muscle after 50, you may like this: How to Design Strength Programs that Work PRE, peri and post-menop…

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Healing the Gut with Client-Led Coaching, With Anu Simh 25:57

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What makes a health coaching relationship truly transformative? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes board-certified functional health coach and author Anu Simh to explore how coaching that centers the client’s voice and lived experience can lead to powerful, lasting change. Anu is the founder of 9 Arms of Wellness, where she helps bu…