S 862: Functional Coaching Gone Wrong: How Misapplied Functional Medicine and Unethical Marketing are Damaging Consumer Trust
DEC 13, 202539 MIN
S 862: Functional Coaching Gone Wrong: How Misapplied Functional Medicine and Unethical Marketing are Damaging Consumer Trust
DEC 13, 202539 MIN
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<p>In this episode, I break down how modern coaching has drifted away from what actually creates lasting results. We talk about the rise of templated solutions is hurting, the misuse of labels, and how fear-based marketing quietly undermines trust between coaches and clients. This is a conversation about responsibility, individuality, and what it really means to guide someone through complex health challenges. Topics discussed: </p><p>- The functional coaching evolution</p><p>- Why templates and protocols can undermine outcomes</p><p>- Labels, language, and their impact on clients</p><p>- Coaching as guidance versus “hero-based” </p><p>- Trust, responsibility, and autonomy in the relationship</p><p>- The marketing difference </p><p><br /></p><p>---------- </p><p><a href="http://www.metabolismschool.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization </a></p><p><a href="http://www.metabolismschool.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.metabolismschool.com</a></p><p>---------- <br />[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series<br /><a href="http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101</a><br />----------<br />Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: <br /><a href="https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1</a><br />----------<br /><a href="https://metabolismmadesimple.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple</a><br />----------<br /> Stay Connected: <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sammillerscience/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram: @sammillerscience</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKi5AgCKH37irVYvlIYC-vA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube: SamMillerScience</a> <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingcollaborative" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community</a><br /><a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdPVQtMH/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok: @sammillerscience</a><br />----------<br /><em>“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at </em><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">operations<em>@sammillerscience.com</em></a><em>. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."</em></p>
![<p>In this episode, I break down how modern coaching has drifted away from what actually creates lasting results. We talk about the rise of templated solutions is hurting, the misuse of labels, and how fear-based marketing quietly undermines trust between coaches and clients. This is a conversation about responsibility, individuality, and what it really means to guide someone through complex health challenges. Topics discussed: </p><p>- The functional coaching evolution</p><p>- Why templates and protocols can undermine outcomes</p><p>- Labels, language, and their impact on clients</p><p>- Coaching as guidance versus “hero-based” </p><p>- Trust, responsibility, and autonomy in the relationship</p><p>- The marketing difference </p><p><br /></p><p>---------- </p><p><a href="http://www.metabolismschool.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">My Live Program for Coaches: The Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialization </a></p><p><a href="http://www.metabolismschool.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.metabolismschool.com</a></p><p>---------- <br />[Free] Metabolism School 101: The Video Series<br /><a href="http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.metabolismschool.com/metabolism-101</a><br />----------<br />Subscribe to My Youtube Channel: <br /><a href="https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@sammillerscience?si=s1jcR6Im4GDHbw_1</a><br />----------<br /><a href="https://metabolismmadesimple.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grab a Copy of My New Book - Metabolism Made Simple</a><br />----------<br /> Stay Connected: <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sammillerscience/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram: @sammillerscience</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKi5AgCKH37irVYvlIYC-vA" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube: SamMillerScience</a> <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nutritioncoachingcollaborative" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook: The Nutrition Coaching Collaborative Community</a><br /><a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdPVQtMH/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok: @sammillerscience</a><br />----------<br /><em>“This Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast and the show notes or the reliance on the information provided is to be done at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and is for educational purposes only. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program and users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this Podcast, are the property of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, or used by Oracle Athletic Science LLC with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission or editing, of this Podcast may be made without the prior written permission of Oracle Athletic Science LLC, which may be requested by contacting the Oracle Athletic Science LLC by email at </em><a href="mailto:operations@sammillerscience.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">operations<em>@sammillerscience.com</em></a><em>. By accessing this Podcast, the listener acknowledges that Oracle Athletic Science LLC makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast."</em></p>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts126/v4/5d/b1/5e/5db15e1e-fe9c-abe2-02b2-1bf23e61c0f3/mza_11506684463312108278.png/600x600bb.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
