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I feel enabled to coach others because I have improved my own health, and learned in the process. I have mentored colleagues in [[software development]] and on one of the [['paths of spirituality']]. | I feel enabled to coach others because I have improved my own health, and learned in the process. I have mentored colleagues in [[software development]] and on one of the [['paths of spirituality']]. | ||
I have dealt with mental distress in myself, my siblings and friends. My own life has been disrupted by disorderly moods ("bipolar disorder"<ref> explain scare quotes</ref>) | I have dealt with mental distress in myself, my siblings and friends. My own life has been disrupted by disorderly moods<ref>send to mood disorderist</ref> ("bipolar disorder")<ref> explain scare quotes</ref>). I have reduced the ill-effects of mood swings with medication and lifestyle changes. Over a period of years, and under medical supervision, I gradually tapered off medication, reaching zero some time ago. In parallel, I have improved my lifestyle choices in the big five aspects: nutrition, movement, sleep, sociability and purpose. | ||
I have transitioned from middle age to my senior years. From full-time work to part-time. From father of 4 children in the house to grandfather of seven (and father of adult children who live in four countries). I have maintained enough [metabolic health] to avoid almost<ref>exceptions</ref> all of the [chronic diseases] now rampant in American society (and to a lesser degree, the industrialized world.) My biomarkers are in the 'normal' ranges, without any of the typical medications of someone in their seventies. | |||
== My training and certification(s) == | == My training and certification(s) == | ||
Revision as of 13:50, 25 August 2024
Welcome to Health Coaching by Larry Kenneth Gates
This site is currently in development: a place to collect and organize my thoughts on becoming a health coach. You've probably gotten here because I've asked for your feedback and advice that can be sent here..
My experience with health and the focus of my coaching
I feel enabled to coach others because I have improved my own health, and learned in the process. I have mentored colleagues in software development and on one of the 'paths of spirituality'.
I have dealt with mental distress in myself, my siblings and friends. My own life has been disrupted by disorderly moods[1] ("bipolar disorder")[2]). I have reduced the ill-effects of mood swings with medication and lifestyle changes. Over a period of years, and under medical supervision, I gradually tapered off medication, reaching zero some time ago. In parallel, I have improved my lifestyle choices in the big five aspects: nutrition, movement, sleep, sociability and purpose.
I have transitioned from middle age to my senior years. From full-time work to part-time. From father of 4 children in the house to grandfather of seven (and father of adult children who live in four countries). I have maintained enough [metabolic health] to avoid almost[3] all of the [chronic diseases] now rampant in American society (and to a lesser degree, the industrialized world.) My biomarkers are in the 'normal' ranges, without any of the typical medications of someone in their seventies.
My training and certification(s)
How I can help you
Location and contact details