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Becoming a Health Coach

Are you exploring a career in health coaching? Wondering if the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) is right for you?

In Becoming a Health Coach, Megan shares her unfiltered experience going through the IIN Health Coach Training Program—module by module. You'll hear about holistic wellness, habit change, mindset shifts, and what it's really like to train as a certified health coach.

Perfect for aspiring coaches, wellness enthusiasts, and anyone curious about a more meaningful, purpose-driven path.

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Episodes

Coaches Are Human Too: Evaluating the Second Session with Joanna
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...

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The Art of Coaching: Evaluating the First Session with Joanna
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...
Joanna's Health History - Special Coaching Series
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. ...
A Real Client. Six Sessions. One Coaching Series. (Here’s How to Listen)
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 ...
Ep. 34 Pairing Functional Medicine with Health Coaching
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...
Ep. 33 “It’s Not All in Your Head”: Advocacy, Intuition, and Better Doctor Visits
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...
Podcast Introduction
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...
Ep. 32 AI, Wearables, and Data Privacy: The Future of Tech & Health Coaching
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...
What standout features of the certification program did you find particularly beneficial? featuring Danna Levy Hoffmann
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 ...
Ep. 31 Behind the Scenes: Tips for Aspiring Health Coaches featuring Michelle Leotta
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...

Reviews

Great, informative podcast - I'm hooked!

"I've been looking at the IIN but also questioning how I'd maximize the opportunity if I did go through with it. Megan's podcast if giving me clarity and inspiring ideas. Thanks Megan!"

mich7kelly | April 25, 2018

Thanks Megan!

"I came across your podcast while looking for health coach podcasts. I also was looking into the IIN so this cast seemed a perfect fit for what I was looking for. I was worried for a second that after…"

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About the Host

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Megan J. McCrory

Chief Instigator

Megan turned to health coaching when she wanted to change career paths. Originally interested in earning her masters in Nutrition, she decided to explore health coaching as a first step. She has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and worked for 17 years in the Diabetes Care Medical Device industry.

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Recent Blog Posts

The Pricing Lady - Janene Liston
Oct. 30, 2025

The Pricing Lady - Janene Liston

One of the best things I did when starting my business was to book a pricing strategy package with Janene Liston, aka The Pricing Lady.BEFORE meeting Janene this was how I came up with my prices (btw a price is NOT a pricing strategy):First, I…

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The Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Oct. 22, 2025

The Institute for Integrative Nutrition

The number one question I get is, “How did you like IIN?” and the second is, “Was it worth it?”IIN changed my life, and it was definitely worth it!There is a reason why IIN has been around for so many years is because it …

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