This isn't just another certification. It's a second chance to feel like yourself again — and guide others to do the same.
You’re doing everything "right." Eating clean. Trying to sleep. Taking the right supplements. And yet… you wake up feeling like your body and brain are fighting against you.
But what if the problem isn’t in your head?
You scroll at 2 a.m., wired but exhausted. You wonder: Is this just how life is now?
What if it starts 3 feet lower — in your gut — and healing it could transform everything?
That’s what happened to many who took this journey. And now they’re helping others do the same.
Whether you're a caregiver, a high performer, or someone seeking renewal, this certification could be your first step toward lasting mental wellness — and a life of deeper meaning.
BEFORE
AFTER
Foggy
Exhausted
Unsure What’s Wrong
Clear-Headed
Energized
Confidently Coaching Others
BEFORE
Foggy
Exhausted
Unsure What’s Wrong
AFTER
AFTER
Clear-Headed
Energized
Confidently Coaching Others
In just 16 hours of self-paced learning, you can become a Certified Mental Wellness Coach — equipped to transform lives, including your own.
The CMWC course has been such an amazing experience. The continuing education and question-and-answer time that is available multiple times each month is such a blessing. I now have the confidence to go out and serve others with the knowledge I have gained (and continue to gain).
Marci McKinnon
The science behind the gut-brain axis, taught by Dr. Shawn Talbott (PhD Biochemist, TEDx speaker, advisor to Olympic athletes)
How to use food, movement, and mindset to elevate mood and mental clarity
How to coach others using the Mental Wellness Method
How to integrate your certification into a practice, business, or personal mission
You're struggling with brain fog, fatigue, poor sleep, or mood swings
You've tried "everything" but still don’t feel right
You want to heal naturally, with science-backed tools
You feel called to help others thrive
You're struggling with brain fog, fatigue, poor sleep, or mood swings
You've tried "everything" but still don’t feel right
You want to heal naturally, with science-backed tools
You feel called to help others thrive
This certification adds credibility and gut-brain mastery to your toolkit.
We're honored to earn CEU approval from these respected organizations—proof that our program meets the highest professional standards.
Featured at TED and the White House, author of 10+ books on gut-brain health, and a fellow of prestigious wellness organizations.
The Certified Mental Wellness Coach program is hosted through Marietta College.
"I love being a part of the CMWC program. The certification program was fantastic, but the ongoing weekly coaching calls and content have been icing on the cake. Just being able to have access to Dr. Shawn is priceless!"
Heather, Graduate
"The certification has been a gift that keeps on giving! I have been piecing together my own understanding of holistic wellness for a long time. Doing the course has allowed me to not only fill in the gaps to my knowledge, but be able to better paint a picture of what root cause wellness looks like, as well as prevention care for the people I coach. I highly recommend this investment."
Chrissy Weaver
"This journey with Dr. Shawn has been an exhilarating ride of top-tier training, profound knowledge, and wisdom, delivered in the most impactful way imaginable. To say it's been transformative would be an understatement. Trust me, you'll want to be part of this entire revolution – it's a game-changer!"
Jazzie Will
Mastering Mental Wellness with Diet, Gut Health & More
Rethinking Well-Being Through the Gut-Brain Connection
Ending Stress From the Inside Out
Stress-Free & Thriving—Unlock Gut-Brain-Heart Harmony
Your Body—The Brain's Secret Workout Buddy
Hack Your Gut to Master Mood, Mind & Health
The Immune System's Hidden Role in Balancing Gut & Brain
Ditch the Magic Pill—The Smart Guide to Supplements for Real Results
Discover the Mindset that Sparkles with Success & Happiness
The Secret Weapons for Stress-Free Days & Peak Performance
From Leaky Gut to Leaping Vitality—Your Microbiome's Anti-Aging Secrets
Taught by Dr. Shawn Talbott —PhD, CNS, LDN, FACSM, FACN, FAIS
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Designed for everyone from health-curious beginners to licensed professionals
FITS INTO YOUR LIFE
Complete the training in as little as 2 weeks
AFFORDABLE
Includes flexible payment options
Hey! I'm Dr. Shawn and I know from personal experience exactly what languishing looks like. Even though I was what most people would call “fit” and knew quite a bit about nutrition and exercise, I wasn’t thriving.
It wasn’t until I hit my personal “rock bottom” (coming in dead last in a triathlon) that I really started to consider what thriving looked like.
After improving my own overall health, I wanted to make sure everyone had access to what I learned and what had changed my life, so I started:
Training as a U.S. rower, cyclist, and triathlete which led me to become a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition (ACN), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the American Institute of Stress (AIS).
I then began serving as a nutritional educator for athletes in a variety of sports. These included:
Professional triathletes,
NBA basketball members,
The U.S. Ski & Snowboard team in the Winter Olympics,
And many other elite teams.
My experience in those communities helped me to research and create some of the leading nutritional products on the market. With this knowledge, I also created academic textbooks, award-winning documentaries, and several best-selling books.
My work as an athlete, coach, and educator has earned me national recognition on the TED and White House stages.
With all my vastly acquired knowledge, I was able to create this Mental Wellness Certification Program through Marietta College.
Through this program, you can learn how to improve your own health holistically and then have the tools and training to help others do the same.
To get started, simply choose either the payment plan option or the one-time payment option below. After checking out, you will receive an email with details on how to log in to the Marietta College course platform, and you’ll be on your way!
Make sure to select the perfect payment option for you (4 low payments or a one-and-done payment) at checkout!
Most Flexible
LOW PAYMENTS OF
$175/mo
Initial payment today is $250
with three future payments of only $175.
Lowest Price
ONE PAYMENT OF
$599
To get started, simply choose either the payment plan option or the one-time payment option below. After checking out, you will receive an email with details on how to log in to the Marietta College course platform, and you’ll be on your way!
Most Flexible
LOW PAYMENTS OF
$175/mo
Initial payment today is $250
with three future payments
of only $175.
Lowest Price
ONE PAYMENT OF
$599
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