Bredesen's ReCODE 2.0 Health Coaching
Structured Support for Implementing the ReCODE Protocol
Bredesen's ReCODE 2.0 health coaching provides structured, personalized support to help individuals and families implement the ReCODE 2.0 protocol for cognitive optimization and the prevention or reversal of cognitive decline.
The ReCODE 2.0 Protocol
The ReCODE 2.0 protocol provides a personalized, data-driven roadmap based on labs, biomarkers, genetics, and clinical evaluation.
It identifies the biological contributors to cognitive decline and outlines individualized recommendations across multiple domains.
The Protocol Identifies:
Health Coaching
Health coaching focuses on translating protocol recommendations into daily, sustainable action. Coaching works alongside medical care to support behavior change, consistency, and long-term engagement.
ReCODE 2.0 health coaching is a collaborative, goal-oriented process designed to support individuals following the protocol.
Coaching Focuses On:
ReCODE 2.0 health coaches are trained in the principles of the Bredesen Protocol® and focus on implementation and behavior change, not medical diagnosis or treatment.
How They Work Together
The Protocol identifies what needs to be addressed biologically
Coaching focuses on how to apply those recommendations in real life
Together, they address both biological mechanisms and day-to-day behaviors that influence cognitive health.
Why Health Coaching Is Essential
Making Complexity Manageable
ReCODE 2.0 recommendations span nutrition, metabolic health, sleep, physical activity, stress regulation, supplements, and environmental factors. Coaching translates this into clear priorities and achievable steps.
Sustainable Behavior Change
Cognitive health depends on consistent lifestyle implementation over time. Coaching emphasizes habit formation, adaptability, and long-term adherence.
Accountability & Engagement
Regular coaching sessions provide structure, check-ins, and encouragement — helping individuals stay engaged beyond the initial phase.
Emotional Support
Concerns about memory and cognition can bring fear, frustration, and uncertainty. Coaching offers a supportive space to address emotional stressors.
Personalization Beyond the Report
Coaching adapts recommendations to each individual's lifestyle, energy level, family dynamics, and readiness for change — ensuring the plan is livable.
Care Partner Support
When cognitive impairment is present, coaching may include care partners to reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and support everyone involved.
What to Expect in Health Coaching
Orientation & Focus
Early sessions establish clarity, confidence, and momentum:
- Review ReCODE 2.0 recommendations at a high level
- Identify priorities and meaningful goals
- Avoid trying to implement everything at once
- Create a realistic starting plan
Action & Accountability
Each session emphasizes progress over perfection:
- Review of progress and challenges
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Refinement of goals and action steps
- Reinforcement of successful habits
Daily Integration
Building routines and reducing decision fatigue:
- Building routines around nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress
- Reducing decision fatigue and simplifying choices
- Planning for travel, holidays, and disruptions
- Creating supportive home and work environments
Emotional Support & Adaptation
Coaching sessions provide space to address frustration, fear, or discouragement. As health status, lab results, or life circumstances change, coaching adapts accordingly — helping reassess priorities, maintain gains, and continue building sustainable habits.
What Health Coaching Is — and Is Not
Health coaching is:
- →Collaborative and individualized
- →Focused on behavior change and implementation
- →Designed to support long-term protocol engagement
Health coaching is not:
- ×Medical diagnosis or treatment
- ×Prescribing or managing medications
- ×A replacement for physician care
Health coaching works alongside licensed medical providers to support successful implementation of the ReCODE 2.0 protocol.
A Whole-Person Approach to Cognitive Health
ReCODE 2.0 health coaching provides the structure, accountability, and human support needed to turn a personalized cognitive health plan into daily, sustainable action.