From Stage to Health Coaching: Summary
Debra, an actor and health coach, discusses her personal health journey that started in her teens due to frequent sickness, depression, and weight issues. She explored various diets, treatments, and alternative health modalities such as chiropractic and acupuncture. Her breakthrough came with Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) testing, leading her to help others with similar issues.
Debra emphasizes the importance of sleep, hydration, and mental health for individuals like actors and public speakers. She treats actors like athletes, considering the physical and emotional demands of their work. Debra also highlights the challenges of public speaking and shares tips for managing fear and anxiety. She encourages new speakers to focus on authentically sharing their stories rather than striving for perfection.
As a coach, she helps health professionals gain confidence in public speaking by teaching skills like pacing, vocal variety, and mindset. Debra suggests practical techniques like meditation, visualization, and focusing on the audience to overcome nervousness.
Finally, she underscores the importance of community and doing what one loves for overall well-being. Debra’s contact information and books are shared for those interested in her coaching services.
From Stage to Health Coaching: Topics
00:00 The Beginning of Debra Wanger’s Health Journey
01:02 Exploring Alternative Health Solutions
01:30 The Importance of Functional Testing
02:03 Challenges and Realizations
02:43 Empowerment Through Self-Testing
05:02 Becoming a Health Coach
06:39 Balancing Health and Passion
14:03 The Importance of Sleep and Recovery
22:59 The Role of Lab Testing in Health Coaching
25:38 Surprising Lab Results
26:37 Food Sensitivities and Surprises
27:03 Audience Interaction
28:10 The Importance of Public Speaking
29:10 Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
30:46 Practical Tips for Public Speaking
37:07 Health and Anxiety Connection
42:37 Debra’s Coaching and Resources
44:28 Final Thoughts and Signature Question
Where to Find Debra Wanger
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