In this inspiring episode of the Eyespiring Podcast, Heather Patrick sits down with Dr. Adam Martinez, Director of the Integrative Health and Well-Being Coaching Program at the University of Houston. Dr. Martinez shares how coaching can help people align their values, goals, and behaviors to create lasting change not just in their health, but in every area of life.

Together, they explore the connection between integrative health, population health, and behavior change. Dr. Martinez explains how coaching differs from therapy, why asking the right questions matters more than having the right answers, and how the University of Houston is preparing the next generation of coaches to make an impact in their communities.

With warmth and insight, Dr. Martinez reminds us that humility and greatness go hand in hand. Each of us has been created for greatness he says, and when we recognize that truth in ourselves and others, transformation becomes possible.

Key Takeaways

1. Integrative health looks at the whole person mind, body, and spirit, acknowledging that well-being extends far beyond physical health.

2. Health coaching is about listening deeply, building trust, and helping people uncover their own motivation for change.

3. The University of Houston’s program makes professional health coaching education accessible and community driven.

4. Population health connects individual well-being to community outcomes, emphasizing data, equity, and collective progress.

5. Humility is strength, it means recognizing that everyone you encounter is also created for greatness.

Resources & Links

• Learn more about the University of Houston Integrative Health and Well-Being Coaching Program: www.uh.edu/population-health/education/coaching-certificate.php

• Explore Prevent Blindness Texas initiatives: www.preventblindnesstexas.org

• Follow Prevent Blindness Texas on social media: @PreventBlindnessTexas

This episode is a powerful reminder that true health begins with connection to ourselves, to others, and to the purpose that drives us.

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