Do You Need a Health Coach? with Claire Duchesneau B.S. CPT

In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Claire Duchesneau, B.S., CPT a passionate coach at HealthspanMD, to explore the life-changing power of health coaching. They share stories from the frontlines of patient transformation, highlight the science and psychology behind sustainable change, and break down why coaching may be essential to you reaching your goals. From common misconceptions to real-life success stories, this episode dives deep into what it takes to get results when traditional medical care isn’t enough. ' Claire Duchesneau is a certified health coach and the director of HealthspanMD’s remote care program. With a deep passion for behavior change and patient-centered care, Claire has helped lead the charge in integrating coaching into a medical model, transforming lives one small, sustainable step at a time. Key Time Stamps : 00:39 – Dr. Hurst introduces the episode and Claire’s role in HealthspanMD 02:06 – Why a health coach changes the game for people 03:30 – The origin story of health coaching at HealthspanMD 05:18 – Claire's experience with HealthspanMD, being there from the beginning 06:14 – A life-changing story of a woman who lost 63 lbs while in a wheelchair 08:04 – Debunking misconceptions about health coaching 11:50 – The power of tracking and data in patient success 14:45 – Claire’s personal transformation story 18:04 – How coaching is personalized based on patient goals and data 20:26 – Information overload vs. actionable coaching 24:25 – From skeptical to transformed: powerful patient stories 32:41 – Rewriting what's possible in aging and longevity 33:37 – What is “remote care” and how it’s changing the game 35:57 – Advice for patients and physicians considering health coaching 38:00 – How to learn more and get involved with HealthspanMD Connect with Claire Duchesneau here : 👉   / motivationbyclaire   👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/motivatio... 👉    / @motivationbyclairee     This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor. Connect with HealthspanMD : 👉   / healthspanmd   👉   / healthspanmd   👉   / healthspanmd   👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQuoWq... 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, dementia. 🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com. 📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call #HealthCoaching #HealthSpanMD #LongevityLifestyle #PreventiveMedicine #HeartHealthTransformation