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DTN Podcast Episode 28 | A Conversation with Health and Wellness Coach Martha Mary

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In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes health and wellness coach Martha Merry. Martha, an RN specialized in end-of-life care and a board-certified health and wellness coach, shares her journey from community health education to her role at Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network. The conversation dives into the essence of health coaching, emphasizing holistic well-being and the power of self-determined change. Martha reflects on her experiences in hospice care, discussing the profound moments and the therapeutic nature of her work. The episode also explores Martha's deep love for music, linking her personal and professional life to the beats that move her. Tune in for an inspiring dialogue that might just inspire you to compose the next big hit of your career.

This episode's Spotify playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2uF778o3pFbjpfwqrCrsw8?si=3979294f6aca4e6a

Martha has a BS in Community Health Education, 1991 and went back to school after raising her daughters to become an RN at the age of 45. The majority of her bedside nursing career was in Psychiatric and Hospice Nursing. She is a graduate of the Vanderbilt Health Coaching Program and is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. In addition to remotely coaching clients in her private practice throughout the US and Canada, she works as a Clinical Training & Implementation Specialist for Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network in Nashville, TN. She lives with her husband and their two cats (Manny and Ma’am—who are frequently engaged in the remote working experience) in Nashville. Martha is accepting new coaching clients and is happy to answer any questions about health coaching or hospice. You can reach her at mailingmartha@gmail.com. Her website is under construction and is coming soon!

00:00 Welcome to the Drop the Needle Podcast
00:43 Introducing Our Guest: Martha Merry
01:40 Understanding Health and Wellness Coaching
03:39 The Journey to Becoming a Health Coach
06:12 The Coaching Process and Its Impact
12:58 Certification and Career Impact
21:54 Personal Stories and Reflections
26:32 Exploring Hospice and End of Life Care
28:54 Connecting with Loved Ones in Hospice Care
31:23 Experiences and Observations in Hospice
32:42 The Awareness of Impending Death
36:24 Personal Stories of Loss and Gratitude
39:19 The Gift of a Final Rally
41:34 Musical Memories and Influences
47:17 Reflecting on Music and Life
51:24 Conclusion and Contact Information
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