Renaissance Minds gets inside the minds of today's biggest thinkers. Co-hosts Silvia Davi and Chris R. Vaccaro are pursuing modern-day Renaissance individuals from all walks of life. These are complex thinkers and masters of their crafts, often balancing several high-profile responsibilities. We want to tell the story of their multidimensional lives and journeys to educate and inspire you, the listener.
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Silvia Davis Podcasts
This light-hearted but soul-searching podcast is based on Award-Winning Devotional, Living a Parable: Finding Lessons in Unlikely Experiences. Every day presents us with opportunities to learn valuable lessons. This podcast aims to demonstrate that God is always teaching and if we just take a moment to scratch beneath the surface of the seemingly mundane occurrences we might just find a deeper meaning. To learn more about Silvia Davis, the host of this podcast and award-winning speaker and a ...
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The Truth delivers original short fiction with cinematic sound design and unforgettable performances. When you press play on a new episode, there’s no telling what you’re going to get, because each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you’re guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets ...
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Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Hosted by Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching features insights from the most well-respected names in Health Coaching and Functional Medicine. Dr. Sandi explores the positive impact that health coaching has on healthcare, as it provides a personalized, patient-centered, science-based approaches to wellness. Listen to thought-provoking interviews and solo deep dives that cover a growing profession that is transforming liv ...
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That's OFfensive, hosted by Adelia Acker, is a podcast on a mission to de-stigmatize the OF platform and to empower men and women whose career paths may be "offensive" to others.
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Episode 8: Silvia Davi & Chris R. Vaccaro with Alessandro Gherardi
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38:30With the official soccer season underway, tune into our latest Renaissance Minds podcast featuring Alessandro Gherardi from Serie A. As Head of Marketing & Commercial for Serie A's business in North America, discover the exciting elements of Alessandro's role as he oversees Serie A's regional business in the U.S., with a focus on commercial growth …
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Why You Need to Choose Yourself First, With Hakeem Bourne McFarlane
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29:30What if the path to healing and growth started not with reinvention, but with radical self-acceptance? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with motivational speaker, author, and emotional fitness advocate Hakeem Bourne McFarlane to explore the power of choosing yourself: embracing your story, owning your identity, and doing th…
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The Humanity of Health Coaching in an AI World, With Dr. Ronjon Nag
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28:43What 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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How Health Coaching Heals the Heart, With Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj
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36:17What 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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A New Coaching Model for Mental Health Support, With Shelby Garay
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29:21What 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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Navigating Legal Protection for Your Practice, With Lisa Fraley
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32:47What 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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Why Health Coaching Is the Heart of Healthcare, With Karen Malkin
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28:23What 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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How ReCODE Helps Prevent Cognitive Decline, With Julie Luby and Chris Coward
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32:28Can 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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The Sacred Edge: Where Growth Begins and Comfort Ends, With Akshay Nanavati
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32:18What 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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Reclaiming Your Health and Confidence After 40, With Natalie Jill
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30:38What 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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How to Support the Skin Microbiome and Fight Chronic Disease, With Kiran Krishnan
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36:31We 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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Healing the Gut with Client-Led Coaching, With Anu Simh
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25:57What 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…
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How We Can End Alzheimer's, With Dr. Dale Bredesen
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28:35Is cognitive decline an inevitable part of aging? Not according to renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr. Dale Bredesen. In this week’s episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Dr. Bredesen to talk about his latest book, The Ageless Brain, and how his groundbreaking work is changing the conversation around Alzheimer’s prevent…
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From Olympic Gold to Health Coach, With Kate Slatter
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27:39What happens when an Olympic champion faces life’s hardest loss—and uses that pain to help others heal? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with FMCA graduate Kate Slatter, a gold medalist turned functional medicine health coach, to talk about grief, resilience, and how coaching became her way forward.Show notes: https://funct…
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Healing Food Shame Through Self-Compassion, With Lydia Knight
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35:42Why do so many women struggle with food—and why does dieting often make it worse? In this week’s episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Lydia Knight, founder of The She Center and an expert in helping women end disordered eating. Together, they explore how our relationships with food are shaped by thought patterns, not willpower, and how …
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On this episode, we're presenting two of our favorite stories: Silvia's Blood was originally released in 2014, and is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick titled, "Upon the Dull Earth." Moon Graffiti was the first episode of our show, which began in 2012. It was inspired by a speech written for Richard Nixon by William Safire titled, "In Event …
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OUR DEADLINE FOR VINYL PRE-ORDERS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 30. In this episode we'll hear from Neil Verma, an Associate Professor at Northwestern University, where he teaches classes in sound and audio drama. In addition to being a fan of The Truth, he's an expert on the history of audio fiction, and on this episode he talks about what he thinks m…
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The Coaching-First Healthcare Model, With Tierni Eaton and Dr. Jason Shumard
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28:22What does it look like when health coaches are fully integrated into a medical practice—not just as support staff, but as central figures in the care team? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Dr. Jason Shumard and Tierni Eaton to explore how their practice is redefining functional medicine through true practitioner-coach collab…
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We’re in the middle of a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We’ve been working hard on some new scripts we're hoping to make, and in this episode we'll hear from Hunter Nelson about the story he’s working on. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited time, we're taking pre-orders for a vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood a…
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Why Genetics Are The Future of Personalized Wellness, With Heather Morgan
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23:45What if you could tailor your wellness approach to match your DNA? In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Heather Morgan, CEO of NBX Wellness, to discuss the exciting future of personalized, genetics-based wellness—and how health coaches are perfectly positioned to lead the charge. With her background in health coaching and …
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We’re in the middle of a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We’ve been working hard on some new scripts we're hoping to make, and in this episode we'll hear from Mary McDonnell about the story she’s working on. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited time, we're taking pre-orders for a vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood…
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Episode 7: Silvia Davi & Chris R. Vaccaro with Andrea Previati
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30:39⚽ NEW EPISODE: From chasing the pro dream in Italy, to competing in New York, and now working in an Italian professional club, Silvia Davi and Chris R. Vaccaro sat down with Andrea Previati, brand amplification and engagement coordinator for Juventus, to hear about his incredible journey from student-athlete to working with soccer legends, and his …
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We’re having a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We’ve been working hard on some new scripts we're hoping to make, and in this episode we'll hear from Davy Gardner about the story he’s working on. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited time, we're taking pre-orders for a vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon Gra…
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How to Make Speaking Your Superpower, With Joel Weldon
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34:43Do you freeze up at the thought of public speaking? Whether it’s on stage, over Zoom, or at a community event, getting your message across clearly and confidently can be one of the most valuable skills a health coach develops. In this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes Joel Weldon—Hall of Fame professional speaker and creator of the U…
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We’re having a fundraising campaign to bring the show back in October. We’ve been working hard on some new scripts we're hoping to make, and in this episode we'll hear from Louis Kornfeld about the story he’s working on. We have all new merch for sale, and for a limited time, we're taking pre-orders for a vinyl pressing of Silvia's Blood and Moon G…
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Pre-order your copy of Silvia's Blood and Moon Graffiti on vinyl! https://certifiedcrucial.com/truthshop We want to bring The Truth back to your podcast feed, but in order to do that we need your help. For a limited time, we are pressing two of our most popular stories to vinyl, and we’re taking pre-orders through June 22. The album cost is $40, an…
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The Blood Markers That Actually Matter, With David Vogel
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24:28What if your routine blood test held the key to understanding your future health? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes David Vogel—renowned data scientist, entrepreneur, and longevity researcher—for a compelling conversation about how data can transform our approach to health, prevention, and personalized care.Show notes: https://func…
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The Healing Power of Faith-Led Coaching, With Dr. Tabatha Barber
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26:44What happens when a physician reclaims her health—and purpose—through functional medicine and faith? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Dr. Tabatha Barber, a triple board-certified OB-GYN turned functional medicine doctor and coach, to discuss the powerful connection between gut health, hormone balance, spirituality, and soul …
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The Truth About Hormones and Weight Loss, With Ashley Fillmore
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31:12Why do so many women do all the “right” things and still struggle to lose weight—especially in midlife? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with metabolic health expert Ashley Fillmore to unpack why traditional dieting fails and what it really takes to achieve sustainable, long-term results. With nearly two decades of experience, As…
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Episode 6: Silvia Davi & Chris R. Vaccaro with Gina Antoniello
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14:40The latest episode of Renaissance Minds features a behind-the-scenes discussion with NYU Professor Gina Antoniello from the Tisch Institute for Global Sport. Listen about Professor Antoniello's dynamic career and expertise as a leading educator in the global business of sports, which now reaches a yearly record high of $170 billion in revenue. On a…
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How Functional Dentistry Gets To The Root Of Oral Health, With Dr. Eniko Loud
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26:02What if your dental issues weren’t just about your teeth—but your stress, diet, and sleep? On this episode of Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with trailblazing biological dentist and functional medicine practitioner Dr. Eniko Loud to explore how conventional dentistry misses the mark on whole-body healing—and how a holistic approach to oral …
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What makes health coaching uniquely powerful compared to traditional healthcare approaches? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi takes the mic solo to explore the heart of coaching: client-led, client-centered care. She explains why letting clients lead the way is not only different from what doctors or AI health platforms offer—it’s the key t…
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Episode 5: Silvia Davi & Chris R. Vaccaro with Marco Mazzieri and Frank Catalanotto
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30:29In this episode of Renaissance Minds, we sit down with two icons of Italian and international baseball — Marco Mazzieri, President of the Federation of Italian Baseball and Softball, and Frank Catalanotto, current Hofstra manager, former MLB veteran, and Team Italy player. They share their journeys from the dugout to leadership roles, reflect on th…
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Autoimmune Health Starts With Your Habits, With Amy Behimer
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31:55What if a diagnosis didn’t mean decline—but a chance to build something stronger? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by Amy Behimer, pharmacist, board-certified health and wellness coach, and founder of the Habit Hub for Autoimmune Health, to talk about thriving with autoimmune disease, rethinking chronic care, and coaching as a po…
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Defending Against Environmental Toxins, With Dr. Aly Cohen
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31:47What if your everyday environment was quietly impacting your health in ways you never realized? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes back integrative rheumatologist and environmental health expert Dr. Aly Cohen for an eye-opening conversation about toxins, immune health, and what we can do to reduce our exposures. Dr. Aly shares insig…
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The Longevity Molecule You've Never Heard Of, With Leslie Kenny
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32:44Can you really reverse your biological age—and feel better than you did in your 30s? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with Leslie Kenny , Oxford-based CEO of Oxford Healthspan and co-founder of the Oxford Longevity Project, to explore the science of longevity, immune modulation, and one intriguing compound that’s making waves in …
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