Wellness Coach Training: Podcast Pairing: Navigating Emotional Eating and Plant-Based Nutrition
These podcasts are available to listen to free of charge, with a continuing education (CE credit) option available* for $10.
Continuing Education Access: Instructions for claiming credit
- Must be an alumni of the 12-week training program.
- Must listen to BOTH podcasts (below).
- Complete a 10-question quiz, achieving a score of 80% or higher.
- Access the certificate of attendance you may print for recertification purposes.
This podcast pairing provides valuable insights that wellness coaches may find useful to enhance their own knowledge and to share with their clients. The first podcast explores the connection between emotions and eating habits, offering strategies to manage emotional triggers and promote mindful eating. The second podcast discusses the benefits and challenges of adopting a vegan diet, helping clients make informed dietary choices. By combining the insights from these podcasts, wellness coaches can better understand the psychological aspects of eating and the nutritional considerations of a plant-based diet. This knowledge enables them to provide well-rounded guidance to their clients, supporting healthier lifestyle changes and improved nutrition wellness.

Eating Your Feelings (39 minutes)
Explore the connection between food and mood, discussing how emotional impulses can drive eating habits and how what we eat can impact our emotions. Hosted by Tara Schmidt, a registered dietitian, and featuring Dr. Karen Grothe, a psychologist and researcher, the podcast delves into the psychosocial factors of eating, such as impulsivity and food addiction.
Should I Go Vegan? (44 minutes)
Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a doctor of osteopathic medicine and longtime vegan, discusses the benefits and challenges of adopting a vegan diet. Hosted by Tara Schmidt, a registered dietitian, the episode delves into how a plant-based diet may positively impact patients and clients, offering insights and practical tips for those considering the switch.
Target Audience
Alumni of the Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Training Program seeking continuing education for Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Certification.
Please note: Students must have successfully completed the 12-week course offered through Mayo Clinic. This special offer is for Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Training Program alumni only.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Understand the connection between emotions and eating habits, and apply strategies to manage emotional triggers and promote mindful eating.
- Evaluate the benefits and challenges of adopting a vegan diet to help clients make informed dietary choices.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Podcast Presenters:
- Tara Schmidt, M. Ed., RDN, LD: Tara Schmidt is a registered dietitian and instructor of nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She is the lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet, host of the podcast On Nutrition, Medical Editor of the Nutrition & Fitness channel, and co-author of The Mayo Clinic Diet: Weight Loss Medications Edition.
- Karen Grothe, PhD, LP: Dr. Grothe is a psychologist and researcher at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in weight management and the psychosocial factors of eating, such as impulsivity and food addiction.
- Dawn Mussallem, DO: Dr. Mussallem is a Mayo Clinic general internal medicine physician and cancer survivorship specialist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She has over 25 years of patient-centered clinical wellness experience and is nationally recognized in the fields of breast medicine, lifestyle medicine, integrative oncology, and cancer survivorship
Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Training Program Planning:
Deb Blomberg, MBA - Program Director
Karleah Bradley, NBC-HWC - Course Director
Sheila Terrill - Education Specialist
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Alumni students may earn up to 1 Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Continuing Education (CE) Credit. We provide a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the podcast pairing quiz. Instructions for claiming credit
Available Credit
- 1.00 Attendance
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