HCA Talks Health
The Health Coaches Academy podcast series, HCA Talks Health, is a must-listen for anyone who is passionate about health and wellness. With a focus on in-depth health and wellness related subjects, the podcast series aims to bring together experts in the field of health and wellness coaching to share their insights and experiences.
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HCA Talks Health
Listening as Medicine | Dr. Caroline Gibson on Health Coaching in Practice | HCA Talks Health
What if the missing piece to better health isn’t more prescriptions — but deeper conversations?
In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we’re joined by Dr. Caroline Gibson, a GP with over 20 years of experience and a specialist in lifestyle medicine. Together, we explore how Health Coaching is transforming patient care and reshaping the future of healthcare.
🎧 Tune in to discover:
Why listening differently can unlock life-changing results
The biggest hurdles people face when making lasting lifestyle changes
How Health Coaching supports patients in building resilience and wellbeing
Why the NHS is investing in thousands of Health Coaches in primary care
How a holistic, coaching-based approach is changing clinical practice
Whether you’re a Health Coach, healthcare professional, or simply passionate about lifestyle medicine, this episode will inspire you with practical insights on how coaching is bridging the gap in modern healthcare.
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⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction & Dr. Caroline Gibson’s background
1:00 – 20 years in the NHS & transition into lifestyle medicine
2:00 – Wearing “different hats”: GP, health coach & supervisor
3:00 – Why an integrative, whole-person approach matters
4:00 – Case example: fatigue, low mood & post-COVID patients
5:00 – Holistic assessment: sleep, nutrition, stress, relationships & more
6:00 – Lifestyle medicine “prescriptions” designed by patients themselves
7:00 – The balance between directive advice vs. coaching empowerment
8:00 – Integrating coaching skills into NHS medical practice
10:00 – Shared decision-making & why it improves sustainability
12:00 – Modern life, stress & the root causes of fatigue and low mood
14:00 – Quick fixes vs. sustainable lifestyle change
16:00 – Barriers: lack of time, support & disconnection from values
17:00 – The power of community & social connections for health
18:00 – Exciting trends: health coaching in the NHS
19:00 – NHS scaling health coaching from 1,500 to 6,000+ coaches
20:00 – Why coaching is vital for implementing lifestyle medicine
21:00 – The role of supervision for NHS health coaches
22:00 – Reflective practice, skills growth & quality assurance
24:00 – Coaching + lifestyle medicine: a powerful combination
25:00 – Key takeaways: integration, empowerment & support
27:00 – Where to find Dr. Caroline Gibson & LifeMed Community
28:00 – Closing reflections & thanks
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