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Episodes

March 18, 2026

Coaches Are Human Too: Evaluating the Second Session with Joanna

When Your Coach is Human Too Danna's been up since 4:30am. She's brain foggy, running on fumes, and didn't have time to review her notes before the session. Megan's listening and thinking: come on, Danna, you can do it. And t...
Feb. 17, 2026

The Art of Coaching: Evaluating the First Session with Joanna

Behind the Session The first session is done—and Danna and Megan are debriefing. What just happened? What worked? What do listeners need to know about getting the most out of health coaching? Joanna came in like a lot of firs...
Feb. 17, 2026

Joanna's Health History - Special Coaching Series

Chapter 0: Before We Begin Meet Joanna: working mom, twin wrangler, cheese enthusiast. She's got four-year-old twins, a ten-year-old who moonlights as a paid babysitter, and a brain that hasn't known single-tasking in years. ...
Feb. 17, 2026

A Real Client. Six Sessions. One Coaching Series. (Here’s How to Listen)

Thanks for listening to the introduction episode for our coaching series with Joanna. This project follows a real three-month coaching engagement with six coaching sessions. We recorded the coaching sessions themselves, plus ...
Oct. 2, 2025

Ep. 34 Pairing Functional Medicine with Health Coaching

Megan and fellow coach Danna revisit an early episode to unpack functional medicine —what it is, how it differs from conventional care, and how a functional approach can sharpen a health coach’s practice. Expect practical exa...
Sept. 5, 2025

Ep. 33 “It’s Not All in Your Head”: Advocacy, Intuition, and Better Doctor Visits

Megan and fellow health coach Danna revisit an early episode on patient advocacy , reflecting on what still holds up in 2025. They cover why women are disproportionately dismissed, how to prepare for medical appointments , wh...
April 18, 2025

Podcast Introduction

In this trailer episode of 'Becoming a Health Coach,' Megan McCrory introduces her background and the reasons for starting the podcast in 2018 while attending the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Megan reviews the s...
Nov. 15, 2024

Ep. 32 AI, Wearables, and Data Privacy: The Future of Tech & Health Coaching

Embracing Technology in Health Coaching: Telehealth, Apps, Wearables, and Ethics In this episode Megan explores how technology is revolutionizing health coaching. The discussion covers telehealth platforms, apps, and wearable...
Jan. 12, 2024

What standout features of the certification program did you find particularly beneficial? featuring Danna Levy Hoffmann

Thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory . This episode of Becoming a Health Coach features a discussion between host Megan McCrory and guest Danna Levy Hoffmann . They discuss the reasons behind ...
Jan. 3, 2024

Ep. 31 Behind the Scenes: Tips for Aspiring Health Coaches featuring Michelle Leotta

Hello, and thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory . Visit becomingahealthcoach.ch for a full transcript, and resources, and to comment on what other health coaches you'd like to have interviewed...
Dec. 22, 2023

How did you choose the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a certification program? featuring Danna Levy Hoffmann

Choosing the Right Certification: Becoming a Health Coach Bonus Episode In this bonus episode of 'Becoming a Health Coach', host Megan McCrory speaks with fellow health coach Danna Levy Hoffman about her journey into health c...
Dec. 20, 2023

Why did you become a health coach? featuring Danna Levy Hoffmann

Hello, and thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory. This bonus episode features host Megan McCrory in a conversation with fellow health coach, Danna Levy Hoffmann. Danna shares her journey of bec...
Dec. 12, 2023

Ep. 30 20 Profitable Niches for Health Coaches

Hello, and thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory. Leave your comments or connect with me at becomingahealthcoach.ch . In this episode, Ep. 30 20 Profitable Niches for Health Coaches , your host...
Dec. 4, 2023

Ep. 29 Sparketypes - What are they and how to use them in your practice

Hello, and thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory. Leave your comments or connect with me at becomingahealthcoach.ch . In this episode, Megan discusses how Sparketypes can be used in coaching to...
Nov. 14, 2023

IIN's Black Friday Sale - Bonus Episode

Hello, and thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory. This Black Friday, you can experience this transformative journey, too, by enrolling in IIN's Health Coach Training Program at an incredible 45...
Nov. 10, 2023

Ep. 27 Unpacking the Profitability of Health Coaching: Is it Worth the Investment?

Hello, and thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory. Save 20% off IIN or Chopra Certification courses by using my referral code: MEGANMCCRORY20 Ep. 27 Unpacking the Profitability of Health Coachin...
Feb. 1, 2023

Ep. 26 How to Coach when you have no Clients

Ep. 26 How to Coach when you have no Clients Whether you're a fresh newbie just starting or you've completed your certification long ago but haven't taken the leap, it's crucial to make coaching a habit in your daily routine....
Jan. 23, 2023

Ep. 25 It’s been a day… or 1150 (Part 2)

Well, here we are again. I’ve been promising a new episode since November 2019 and it’s finally here. This is a two-part episode where I explain what I’ve been doing for the past 1150 days and my current coaching business. Ar...
Jan. 23, 2023

Ep. 24 It’s been a day… or 1150

Well, here we are again. I’ve been promising a new episode since November 2019 and it’s finally here. This is a two-part episode where I explain what I’ve been doing for the past 1150 days and my current coaching business. Ar...
Nov. 22, 2019

Ep. 23 REVIEW OF THE INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION’S ADVANCE COURSE - HORMONE HEALTH

Hello, and thanks for listening to Becoming a Health Coach with Megan J. McCrory. Leave your comments or connect with me at becomingahealthcoach.ch . In this episode, I’m reviewing one of the Institute for Integrative Nutriti...
May 18, 2019

Ep. 22 WELLBEING DAY LIVE - MY FIRST PUBLIC PRESENTATION AS A HEALTH COACH

This week is a break from my normal episode format. I recently had the opportunity to present as a health coach at a corporate wellbeing day event. I'd thought this might be interesting for you to hear as an example of how to...
April 22, 2019

Ep. 21 GLUTEN-RELATED DISORDERS, LISTENING TO YOUR BODY, INTUITIVE COACHING

This week in Module 18 we learned the importance of listening to your own body and advocating for your health, we learned the history of grains and their role in the diet, we learned how to classify gluten-related disorders, ...
Nov. 24, 2018

Ep. 20 COACHING THROUGH SECONDARY FOOD, IIN PLATE, CRAVINGS, FOOD TRACKING

This week in Module 17 we learned more about coaching through Secondary food, we look at the Integrative Nutrition Plate, we then get into cravings and food tracking. Mentioned in this episode: Don't plan annual goals -> plan...
Nov. 17, 2018

Ep. 19 CIRCLE OF LIFE, COACHING THROUGH PRIMARY FOOD, RELATIONSHIPS

This week in Module 16 we are learned more about coaching through Primary Food in the area of relationships and using the circle of life tool. Mentioned in this episode: Don't plan annual goals -> plan for the next 12 weeks M...