Talk Nutrition to Me
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Welcome to Talk Nutrition To Me, the podcast where host Kelly Springer, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert, brings together the brightest minds in wellness, healthcare, and personal empowerment to explore how nutrition connects to every aspect of our lives.Each episode dives into inspiring conversations with experts, coaches, and real people making a difference in health and wellness. Whether it’s discussing the role of nutrition in mental health, strategies for positive aging, or the power of self-care, Kelly and her guests offer practical tips.
Episodes
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Fueling Recovery: Where Nutrition Meets Physical Therapy
Brooke Gilmore, PhD student and Registered Dietitian at Ole Miss, and Case Grant, physical therapy student, join Kelly to discuss their work, research, and the connection between nutrition and physical therapy. Through conversations about their individual areas of study and shared interests, they...
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Finding the Right Care Team: Tess MacQueen on Advocating for Your Health
Kelly sits down with Tess MacQueen, board-certified physician associate, to discuss the importance of finding a healthcare provider who listens, asks the right questions, and partners with you in your health journey. From advocating for yourself and seeking a second opinion to understanding your...
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Business Built By Passion featuring Hannah Johnson & Chloe Drescher
What happens when you turn something you love into a business of your own? In this episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, we’re celebrating passion, perseverance, and the power of women supporting women. Kelly sits down with Hannah Johnson of Be Good Studio and Chloe Drescher of Pilates with Chloe, two...
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Connecting Ambitious Women in CNY & Beyond with Alex Canavan
What happens when ambitious women come together to connect, collaborate, and support one another? In this episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer sits down with Alex Canavan of CNY Women’s Network to talk about the importance of building meaningful connections among ambitious women in...
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Stacey Tank on the Power of Saying Yes
Stacey Tank joins Kelly to talk about the power of saying yes, embracing the unknown, and creating the life you want. From leading at major companies to supporting her community, Stacey shares lessons from her career, the opportunities that shaped her, and why sometimes you just have to say yes…
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More Than a Dietitian: Exploring the Possibilities in Nutrition with Jaden Shontz, RD
Jaden Shontz, Registered Dietitian with Kelly’s Choice, joins Kelly to talk about the many paths a career in dietetics can take. From nutrition counseling to education and beyond, they explore the versatility of being a dietitian today and the opportunities available at Kelly’s Choice. Jaden also...
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From Schools to Systems: Julia Langer on Nutrition, Advocacy & Impact
Julia Langer of NEFA joins Talk Nutrition to Me to discuss the 1115 waiver, her work bringing nutrition education into Syracuse schools, and her journey of growth within NEFA.
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Nutrition Education for All: Breaking Down Barriers with Alex Baio
What does it take to make nutrition education accessible to everyone? In this episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly sits down with Alex Baio, Registered Dietitian and Lead Dietitian at Nutrition Education for All (NEFA), to discuss the organization's mission to expand access to evidence-based...
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Meet Emily Thiel: Supporting Health Through Personalized Nutrition & Workplace Wellness
Get to know Emily Thiel, RD, and learn how she helps individuals and organizations build healthier, more sustainable habits through personalized nutrition. In this episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Emily shares her experience as a Registered Dietitian at Kelly's Choice, what a typical day looks...
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Cook Well, Feel Well with Chef and RD, Dee Iraca of Eat Well Chef
In this episode of Talk Nutrition To Me, we’re joined by chef and registered dietitian Dee Iraca, founder of Eat Well Chef, to talk about what it really means to cook for your health. Recorded shortly after Dee’s first cooking class featuring a hearty, nourishing minestrone soup, this…
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GLP-1s + Nutrition: What You Need to Know with Katie Spychalski
In this episode of Talk Nutrition To Me, we’re joined by registered dietitian Katie Spychalski from Kelly's Choice to break down the role of nutrition alongside GLP-1 medications. We explore what actually changes when appetite is reduced, why nutrient density still matters even when you’re eating...
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Eating Whole Foods: Carly Hansen Brings Kelly's Choice to Buffalo
In this episode, Kelly sits down with Carly Hansen, the newest member of the Kelly's Choice team who just opened KC's first Buffalo, NY office. Carly shares her nutrition philosophy: eat more whole foods while still enjoying the foods you love—no restriction, just balance. She also brings one of...
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Regenerating Health with Stem Cells, Nutrition & Innovation w/ Dr. Robert Marx
In this remarkable episode, Kelly and Neil are joined by the legendary Dr. Robert Marx, a pioneer in oral and maxillofacial surgery who’s helped shape modern regenerative medicine. From war-zone trauma patients to groundbreaking bone regeneration, Dr. Marx shares some of the most incredible…
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What’s New at Kelly’s Choice: Year-End Recap & 2026 Preview
In this high-energy solo episode, Kelly Springer shares an exciting year-end update on the explosive growth of Kelly’s Choice in 2025 and sets the stage for what’s coming in 2026. From closing deals with powerhouse companies like EY and Paychex, expanding the private practice network, launching a...
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Red Carpet Health: Nutrition, Longevity & Latino Wellness w/ Daniela Ganoza
In this energizing episode, Kelly sits down with renowned red-carpet reporter and Univision entertainment correspondent Daniela Ganoza, who opens up about her behind-the-scenes career interviewing Hollywood’s biggest stars — and the wellness rituals that keep her camera-ready year-round. Daniela...
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Meet Emily Kate Thiel: A Day in the Life of a Registered Dietitian
In this episode, Kelly Springer introduces her newest in-office dietitian, Emily Kate Thiel, who brings a fresh energy to the Kelly’s Choice team. Emily shares what it’s like working one-on-one with clients across all ages—from 11 to 80—and navigating complex diagnoses like diabetes, Crohn’s...
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GLP-1s, Weight Loss Medications & The Truth About Nutrition
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are dominating headlines, commercials, and even doctor’s offices. But what’s really going on with these weight loss drugs? In this episode, Kelly Springer explains what GLP-1s are, how they work, why they can be effective, and the hidden...
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How to Stay Healthy Through the Holidays — And Beyond
In this solo episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer dives into everything new at Kelly’s Choice—from the upcoming 25 Days of Giveaways in December to the growing national dietitian network, and the launch of new workplace wellness programs using HSA/FSA and wellness dollars before the…
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Beating the Odds: Michael Aguas’ Stage 4 Lung Cancer Recovery & The Role of Oxygen, Faith, and Nutrition
In one of the most powerful episodes of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer sits down with tax strategist and lung cancer survivor Michael Aguas to discuss the health battle that changed everything. Diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer despite being healthy and a non-smoker, Michael shares the...
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Retirement, Risk, and Nutrition: How Financial and Physical Wellness Go Hand-in-Hand Talk Nutrition to Me w/ Kelly Springer & Guest Alan Porter
In this powerful episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer sits down with tax strategist and wealth educator Alan Porter to discuss how financial health and physical health intersect—especially as we prepare for retirement. Alan breaks down how most Americans are financially unprepared for...
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Living with Crohn’s: Nutrition, Mindset, and Finding the Right Support — with Guest Ryan Aguas
In this deeply personal and educational episode, Talk Nutrition to Me takes a closer look at what it’s like to live, work, and thrive with Crohn’s disease. Guest Ryan Aguas, a young executive and former college athlete, shares his personal journey—from diagnosis to daily management—and how...
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Claiming Space and Speaking with Power — with Guest Eliza VanCort
From Hollywood to Ithaca — and now to Talk Nutrition to Me! In this inspiring and energetic conversation, Kelly Springer welcomes Eliza VanCort, bestselling author of A Woman’s Guide to Claiming Space, to discuss how confidence, communication, and self-care intersect. Eliza shares her powerful...
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Your Dietitian Is Covered: How Kelly’s Choice Is Changing Healthcare One Meal at a Time
Did you know seeing a registered dietitian might be FREE with your health insurance? In this power-packed solo episode, Kelly Springer steps into the spotlight to share what could be the most important healthcare update you’ve heard all year. Whether you're struggling with digestive issues,...
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Resilience, Mental Health & the Stanley Cup: Neil Smith’s Untold Journey
Best known for building the New York Rangers' iconic 1994 Stanley Cup-winning team, Neil Smith is not just a legend in professional hockey—he’s a powerful voice for grief, mental health, and resilience. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Neil opens up about the traumas that shaped his...
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Loretta Dignam Founder & CEO of The Menopause Hub and The Menopause Hub Academy (Ireland) Award-Winning Corporate Leader | Menopause Advocate | Workplace Wellness Pioneer
This episode is a masterclass in global menopause advocacy from one of the most influential voices in the space: Loretta Dignam, founder of The Menopause Hub in Ireland. With a background in corporate leadership and branding, Loretta shares how her personal experience with perimenopause inspired...
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Rewriting the Menopause Narrative: Supporting Women at Work with Lisa Boate
In this episode, Kelly and Neil sit down with educator and menopause advocate Lisa Boate to unpack one of the most overlooked yet critical workplace health topics: menopause. From brain fog and burnout to flexible policies and corporate empathy, this is a conversation that every HR leader…
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Superman HPV: Jason Mendelsohn’s Mission to End HPV-Related Cancers
In this unforgettable episode, Kelly and Neil sit down with Jason Mendelsohn, a stage 4 HPV-related tonsil cancer survivor, father of three, and global advocate who’s now known across the medical world as "Superman HPV." Jason shares the powerful story of how a seemingly harmless bump on his neck...
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AI, Fresh Water, and the Future of Health: A Conversation with Bradley J. Martineau
In this thought-provoking episode, Kelly and Neil sit down with Bradley Martineau, a leading voice in artificial intelligence, sustainability, and global water solutions. As the CEO of Gneuton, Brad is spearheading a revolution in AI-powered water purification—using gas turbines and data center...
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Behind the Glamour: Event Planning, Wellness & Stress with Celebrity Planner Nicole Hirsty
In this episode, Kelly Springer chats with elite event planner Nicole Hirsty, founder of Cobalt Events, to explore the surprising connections between event production, mental health, wellness, and nutrition. Nicole shares behind-the-scenes insights from her career producing high-stakes events for...
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No Country for Old People: The Fight for Justice in Long-Term Care with Susie Singer Carter
In this gripping and emotional episode, Kelly Springer sits down with Susie Singer Carter, the director of the explosive new documentary No Country for Old People, which exposes the shocking abuse, neglect, and corruption in America’s long-term care system. The film is deeply personal, inspired…
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The Truth About Fasting, GLP-1s & What Your Body Really Needs — Latest Kelly’s Choice Updates
In this solo update episode, Kelly Springer dives into the latest news from Kelly’s Choice and shares powerful insights on GLP-1 medications, nutrition myths, the truth about fasting, and how your insurance may already cover working with a registered dietitian. From hiring more RDs to the launch…
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Strategic Storytelling, Authentic Branding & Owning the Spotlight with Amy Prenner
In this vibrant and eye-opening episode, Kelly Springer sits down with Amy Prenner, a veteran Hollywood publicist and founder of The Prenner Group, who has helped shape the media trajectory of some of the biggest brands and talent in the entertainment industry. Amy opens up about her journey from...
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From Refugee to Resilient CEO: Nizar Ladak on Leadership, Identity & Never Giving Up
In this moving and insightful episode, Kelly Springer is joined by Nizar Ladak, author of Power of Scars and a former healthcare CEO, whose journey from being a child refugee to a Canadian executive is as inspiring as it is humbling. Nizar shares how being expelled from Uganda as a child shaped…
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Entrepreneurship, Addiction, and Recovery: Gordon Lownds on His Journey from Boardrooms to Rock Bottom and Back
In this deeply candid and powerful episode, Kelly Springer sits down with entrepreneur Gordon Lownds, best known as the co-founder of Sleep Country Canada, to discuss his harrowing descent into addiction at the height of business success—and how he fought his way back. Gordon opens up about how a...
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Sell Smarter, Brand Better: Paul Larche on The Divided Brain and Unlocking Emotional Buy-In
In this engaging, entrepreneur-focused episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer sits down with Paul Larche, branding expert and author of The Divided Brain, to explore how entrepreneurs can sell smarter by tapping into the emotional part of the brain. Paul explains how marketers often…
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Revolutionizing Healing: Dr. Robert Marx on Stem Cells, Bone Regeneration & the Future of Medicine
In this groundbreaking episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer welcomes Dr. Robert Marx, a medical pioneer in regenerative healing and bone reconstruction. With over a dozen medical textbooks and more than 130 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Marx shares the real-world stories and...
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Summer 2025 Updates: National Advocacy, New Partnerships & Big Wins for Nutrition Education and Kelly's Choice
In this exciting solo update episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer shares the biggest news from the frontlines of nutrition advocacy, education, and healthcare reform. From being appointed to the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to launching new...
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Maddie Finds Her Place: Dana Sutton on Foster Care, Food Trauma & Building Resilience
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Kelly Springer sits down with Dana Sutton, a tutor, parent, and children’s book author, to talk about her journey of fostering and later adopting a young girl from a youth homeless shelter. Dana shares the emotional backstory that inspired her latest...
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From Nutrition to Mindset: Rika Markel on Why Weight Loss Starts in the Mind
In this illuminating episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer sits down with Rika Markel, a former nutritionist-turned-mindset coach who shares her transformative journey from weight loss education to deep-rooted mindset work. After watching her clients lose weight and repeatedly gain it...
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This Is Not Normal: Dr. Deb Matthew on Hormone Health, Perimenopause & Feeling Like Yourself Again
In this empowering and educational episode, Kelly Springer welcomes Dr. Deb Matthew, known as America’s Happy Hormones Doctor, to explore what most women wish they had been told about perimenopause, hormone imbalances, and the reality of feeling not quite right in midlife. With a clear mission to...
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Autoimmune Breakthroughs: Gianna Michalak on Healing, Identity & Taking Back Your Health
In this powerful and personal episode, Kelly Springer welcomes Gianna Michalak, a board-certified clinical nutritionist who specializes in helping women reverse chronic inflammation and reclaim their lives from autoimmune disease. Diagnosed at just 12 years old with scleroderma—a rare and...
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Finding Your Voice in Leadership: Kimberly LaForte on Embodiment, Storytelling & Stepping Into Your Power
In this powerfully affirming episode, host Kelly Springer is joined by Kimberly LaForte, an expert in voice embodiment and visibility, who helps entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and change-makers speak with authentic influence. Kimberly combines psychology, neuroscience, somatic tools, and Eastern...
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From Rock Bottom to Resilience: David Chametzky on Mental Health, Mentorship & Personal Power
In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, host Kelly Springer welcomes David Chametzky, a transformational mentor and mental wellness advocate who shares his powerful journey from corporate law to coaching others through life’s toughest challenges. With a career...
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Revolutionizing Medication & Nutrition Access: Kelly Springer & Julie Wasserman on the Verus Rx Partnership
In this game-changing episode, Kelly Springer is joined by Julie Wasserman, Vice President of Sales at Verus Rx, to share major news about their new partnership—and why it may be one of the most important healthcare collaborations of 2025. Together, they are launching a powerful model that...
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Memorial Day Health Updates: What’s New with Kelly’s Choice and the Food as Medicine Movement
In this special Memorial Day episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer reflects on exciting recent developments in her mission to make nutrition education more accessible, practical, and life-changing. From fighting for healthy school meals in Washington, D.C., to expanding Medicaid…
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Layer Upon Layer: Dr. David Horton on Loss, Legacy, and Empowering Women Through Story
In this deeply moving and inspirational episode, host Kelly Springer speaks with Dr. David Horton, an oncologist who turned profound personal loss into a legacy of advocacy and healing. After losing his wife, Didi, Dr. Horton honored her lifelong dream by completing and publishing her novel…
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Real Food, Real Change: How Dara Lee Simmons Transformed Her Health with Plant-Forward Eating
In this episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer is joined by health coach and plant-forward food advocate Dara Lee Simmons. Together, they dive into the importance of eating real, whole foods—especially as we age—and how small, consistent steps can lead to lasting health changes. Dara...
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Cracking the Code on Healthcare Savings with Tom Quigley of ClaimLinx
In this powerful episode, Kelly Springer welcomes healthcare strategist Tom Quigley to explain how small businesses can offer better health benefits at a lower cost using Section 105 of the IRS tax code. Tom shares how ClaimLinx helps businesses restructure their benefits plans to save...
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Let’s Talk Poop: Gut Health, Mental Clarity & Daily Digestion with Nikki Golly
In this candid and laugh-out-loud episode, Kelly Springer sits down with constipation expert and certified nutritionist Nikki Golly to tackle the topic nobody wants to talk about—but everyone needs to: poop. Nikki shares her personal story of suffering from chronic constipation for 27 years and…
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Real Food, Real Change: Dr. Jack Rocco on Men’s Health, Fasting & Functional Wellness
In this transformative episode, Kelly Springer welcomes Dr. Jack Rocco for an honest, enlightening discussion on how men can reclaim their health through nutrition, fasting, and functional medicine. Drawing on over 30 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Rocco explains how the root causes of...
About this show
Welcome to Talk Nutrition To Me, the podcast where host Kelly Springer, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert, brings together the brightest minds in wellness, healthcare, and personal empowerment to explore how nutrition connects to every aspect of our lives.Each episode dives into inspiring conversations with experts, coaches, and real people making a difference in health and wellness. Whether it’s discussing the role of nutrition in mental health, strategies for positive aging, or the power of self-care, Kelly and her guests offer practical tips.
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