In this episode of the Your Food Matters podcast, Dr. Sue Kleiner and Erik Bustillo welcome health coach training specialist Dr. Mary Alice Keator, DAOM, NBC-HWC. The conversation begins from a listeners question and delves into the principles of motivational interviewing, the importance of empathy and listening in conversations, and the stages of change individuals go through when making health-related decisions. Mary emphasizes the need for intrinsic motivation and understanding personal values to facilitate meaningful change. The episode concludes with valuable resources for listeners interested in further exploring these concepts.