A Health Coach's Guide to Lab Testing with Dr. Ken Berry

Ken D Berry, MD is a Family Physician, Speaker and Author. In this episode, he delves into the intricacies of lab testing for health coaches and explores the essential knowledge health coaches need to effectively navigate the realm of consumer tests.   Dr. Ken Berry, Erin Power, and Laura Rupsis discuss the importance of lab testing for client empowerment and shed light on which tests are truly beneficial for health consumers, those that fall short. They also dive into how health coaches can ethically facilitate lab testing for clients and how you can strike the right balance between empowering your clients and respecting professional boundaries.   Having seen over 20,000 patients during his career of all ages, he is uniquely qualified to teach about both acute and chronic diseases. Tune in for invaluable insights into optimizing lab testing practices in your coaching journey.   Episode Overview: 0:00 Intro 2:05 Collaborating on Health Coach Certification Course 3:59 Setting Boundaries: Scope of Practice for Health Coaches 5:52 Pros and Cons of Increased Consumer Testing Access 21:02 Understanding Lab Ranges and Optimal Levels 24:52 Striving for Optimal Health vs. Accepting Normalcy 27:30 Balancing Health Improvement and Contentment 32:04 Erin Power's Fitness Journey and Primal Fitness Coach Certification 33:32 Introduction to the Business of Health Care 39:53 Identifying Insulin Resistance Through Fasting Insulin 43:05 Advocacy for Ordering Essential Medical Tests 48:45 Affordable Options for Ordering Lab Tests 53:20 Expanding Telemedicine with Certified Health Coaches 58:31 Empowering Patients Through Self-Knowledge and Testing 1:01:24 Exploring Various Testing and Tracking Options   Connect with Dr. Berry on: The Functional Lab Testing for Health Coaches Specialist Certification - https://www.primalhealthcoach.com/functional-lab-testing-specialist-certification/ YouTube - www.youtube.com/kendberrymd Facebook - www.fb.com/kendberry.md Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kendberry.md   ---   Health Coach Radio is a podcast that dives deep into the world of health and fitness coaching, brought to you by Primal Health Coach Institute, founded by the renowned Mark Sisson. Join your hosts, Erin and Laura, both proud graduates of Primal Health Coach Institute, as they share inspiring stories and expert insights on elevating your coaching practice.   If you're curious about transforming your life through the power of health and/or fitness coaching, visit primalhealthcoach.com. Discover the transformative journey of Primal living and explore how Primal Health Coach Institute can empower you to make a real impact on people's lives.