DishWithDina
By Dina R. D'Alessandro, RDN, CDN
DishWithDinaJan 17, 2023
098. Dishing with Melissa Mitri, Dietitian, Content Writer, and Avid Runner
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: weight, dieting
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Dina and Melissa dish about how we define "health", the current trends and science around weight loss medications, and creating a sustainable approach for our clients who have been struggling to meet their goals.
Melissa Mitri is a Registered Dietitian, freelance writer, and weight loss expert with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She owns a virtual private practice specializing in helping women achieve sustainable weight loss by developing small habit changes that have a big impact over time. She also is an expert content strategist and writer for Registered Dietitians and health and wellness brands.
Melissa lives in Connecticut with her husband, two boys, and her hamster Pixel. In her free time, she loves to run, read, and get outside whenever possible.
Follow Melissa on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theweightloss.dietitian/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/melissamitriRD), and on her website at www.melissamitri.com.
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097. Dishing about Food Allergies & Intolerances
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month and Dina is back to dish about food allergies and intolerances.
Find and follow Dina on Instagram at @dishwithdina and on her website: https://dishwithdina.com/.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 031. Dishing with Karen Mountjoy
- Episode 094. Dishing with Amanda Settle
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096. Dishing with Regan Nelson, Researcher, Health Educator, and Advocate
In honor of #EarthDay this month, Regan and Dina dish about our exposure to toxic chemicals—especially those found in cosmetics and textiles—and how to make small, but sustainable changes, to not only maximize our overall health but to protect our planet as well. Regan Nelson is on a mission to share her knowledge and resources needed to live a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life. She’s combining a passion for cleaner living with her master’s degree in physiology and 20 years of working in innovation and consumer insights to be your researcher and guide. Connect with Regan on Instagram at @cleanandgreenlivingpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/cleanandgreenlivingpodcast/) and check out her podcast at https://www.podpage.com/cleanandgreenliving/. Mentioned in this episode:
- Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA)
- Beautycounter
- Thinx underwear lawsuit & PFAS
- Trans fats ban & GRAS
- BPA (bisphenol)
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095. Dishing with Kristi Ruth, Registered Dietitian, Mom, and Healthy Living Enthusiast
Kristi and Dina dish about how eating and cooking nutritious food at home doesn't have to be complicated, the importance of keeping quick food options on hand (especially for teens and busy parents), and how "moving what you can when you can" can help keep us healthy.
Kristi Ruth, RD/RDN, CNSC, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Carrots & Cookies (KLR Nutrition, LLC). She's also a busy, working mom of three and a West Coast girl now based in Pennsylvania. Kristi loves to cook, travel, and work out. She calls herself an optimistic realist and outgoing introvert.
Kristi has spent 20 years working as a dietitian with adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations. A few years ago, she decided to start a food blog to help everyday families learn how to cook for themselves with less stress.
Connect with Kristi at https://carrotsandcookies.com/ and on social media as @carrots.and.cookies (Instagram), Carrots & Cookies (Facebook), and KristiRuthRD (Pinterest).
Mentioned in this episode (Search Engine Optimization resources):
DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this podcast is to entertain, educate, and inform, but it is not to be taken as medical advice. Please seek prompt, qualified medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician or health practitioner before starting a new fitness regimen, herbal therapy, or other self-directed treatment.
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094. Dishing with Amanda Settle, Dietitian, CEO, and Foodie
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: body image, weight, dieting
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Amanda and Dina dish about the gut-brain connection, how to manage stress, and the benefits of meal planning.
Amanda Settle, RDN, LDN, CDCES is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with Nutrition Wise, a private practice in Effingham, Illinois. She was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma where, through pursuing a career as a ballet dancer, discovered her love for science and nutrition.
In the summer of 2022, Amanda completed training for healthcare professionals for the Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) from Monash University. Amanda enjoys helping individuals and families create a mealtime strategy that fits their lifestyle, treating their health challenges, and becoming the healthiest version of themselves. This year, she is also serving as the official Dietitian/Nutritionist for the Tulsa Ballet.
Amanda currently lives in Effingham, Illinois with her two boys Jackson and Wesley (who love to race dirt bikes), and two cats, Kylo and Vader.
Connect with Amanda at www.becomenutritionwise.com and at @become.nutrition.wise (Facebook and Instagram).
Mentioned in this episode:
- Monash University (low FODMAP diet): https://www.monashfodmap.com/
DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this podcast is to entertain, educate, and inform, but it is not to be taken as medical advice. Please seek prompt, qualified medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician or health practitioner before starting a new fitness regimen, herbal therapy, or other self-directed treatment.
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093. Dishing with Dr. George Ackerman, Sharon's son and Parkinson's Disease Advocate
George and Dina kick off Season 8 of the DishWithDina podcast and dish about Parkinson's Disease awareness, the caregiver's role, and hope for a cure.
Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. and now resides in Florida where he works in the fields of law, police, and education.
George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on January 1, 2020 to Parkinson’s Disease, a neurodegenerative disorder that currently cannot be cured. He has spent the past years honoring his mother by starting TogetherForSharon® to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and advocate for change.
Today, https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ reaches thousands of individuals across the country and George interviews individuals throughout the Parkinson’s community—including various foundations, caregivers, and Parkinson’s warriors—to help share their stories and causes.
You can support George and TogetherForSharon® on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
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092. Season 7: A Dozen Dishes
Dina reflects on another dozen episodes and recaps guest interviews from Season 7. Dina will be back in a couple of weeks with Season 8!
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091. Dishing about Kidney Health
In honor of Kidney Awareness Month, Dina dishes about kidney health, preventive measures, and the importance of early detection of kidney diseases like chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Find and follow Dina on Instagram at @dishwithdina and on her website: https://dishwithdina.com/.
For other kidney health resources, check out https://www.davita.com/.
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090. Dishing with Christianna Gozzi, Registered Dietitian, Mom, and LinkedIn Guru
Dina and Christianna dish about setting realistic priorities, overcoming limiting beliefs, and how dietitians and nutrition students can leverage LinkedIn to grow their careers.
Christianna Gozzi is a second-career Registered Dietitian and chef with a Milford, CT-based private practice focused on plant-forward and plant-based nutrition counseling for busy professionals. She is also a food service management consultant with a background in organizational psychology. Her newest venture is showing dietitians how to apply principles of organizational psychology to the work they do every day as experts in food and nutrition to help them grow their brands, businesses, and careers on the platform.
Link up with Christianna at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianna-gozzi/, www.gozzinutrition.com, and on her YouTube channel.
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089. Dishing with Drusilla Rosales, Registered Dietitian and Eating Disorder Specialist
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: eating disorders, weight, dieting
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Dru and Dina dish about social media influences, fad diets, and the mental and physical changes seen in eating disorders.
Drusilla Rosales is a Texas-based Registered and Licensed Dietitian with over 13 years of experience working with families, children, and adolescents in a variety of settings. She is also a working mom who understands how hectic those weeknights (and weekends!) can be, and what a struggle it is to get a quick and healthy meal on the table that everyone will eat.
With a background in eating disorders, weight management, and sports nutrition, Dru is sensitive to the fact that raising confident eaters begins around the family dinner table. She strives to empower her clients to cook more family meals, involve their children in the kitchen, and know that they are doing the best they can.
Check out Dru on Instagram at @familynutritionblueprint (https://www.instagram.com/familynutritionblueprint/) and her website at https://familynutritionblueprint.com.
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088. Dishing with Amy Shults, Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: weight, dieting
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Amy and Dina dish about ways to manage diabetes, the limited research and recommendations regarding PCOS, and the current understanding of weight loss medications.
Amy Shults RDN, CDN, CDCES is a New York-based private practice dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist who works with people with diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, PCOS, and other chronic health conditions.
Amy also loves teaching her dietitian colleagues how to successfully bill insurance companies for nutrition services.
You can connect with Amy on Instagram at @ams.nutrition.counseling (https://www.instagram.com/ams.nutrition.counseling/) and learn more about her services and resources on her websites, https://www.amsnutritioncounseling.com/ and https://dietitiandirection.com/.
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087. Dishing with Amelia Sherry, Pediatric Dietitian, Author, and Girl Mom
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: disordered eating, weight, dieting
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Amelia and Dina dish about diet culture, negative body images, and language that can negatively affect children as they grow up.
Amelia Sherry, MPH, RD, CDN, CDCES is a Registered Dietitian (RD) who uses a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach when working with her clients. She’s also the founder of NourishHer.com, an online space dedicated to helping parents understand positive ways to parent around food and body image, and recently published Diet-Proof Your Daughter, which supports her philosophy around raising children to have a positive relationship with their bodies and food.
You can connect with Amelia on Instagram at @ameliasherryRD (https://www.instagram.com/ameliasherryrd/) and learn more about her services and resources on her website, https://nourishher.com/.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Ellyn Satter (the division of responsibility): https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/
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086. Dishing with Patricia Kolesa, Food Advocate, Nutrition Educator, and Breakfast Fan
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: weight
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Patricia and Dina dish about heart health, the pros and cons of delivering nutrition education on social media, and the value of a dietitian within an interdisciplinary team.
Patricia Kolesa MS, RDN is a registered dietitian based out of New Jersey. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Rutgers University where she double-minored in Biology and Psychology. From there, she completed her Dietetic internship and Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition and Entrepreneurship with Wellness Workdays and Simmons College.
Patricia has worked with the United States Rowing Team and has experience in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and renal disease. She owns and operates Dietitian Dish, LLC, her New Jersey-based private practice. Patricia hopes to reach larger audiences of working women like herself using an anti-diet, individualized approach in nutrition and fitness.
You can connect with Patricia on Instagram at @thedietitiandish and on her website: https://www.thedietitiandish.com/.
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085. Dishing about Mindful Eating
January is Mindful Eating Awareness Month. Dina dishes about how to engage in mindful eating habits and shares how mindful eating might not be for everyone.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Intuitive Eating Wellness Webinar: https://youtu.be/plk50vTTcOI?si=nBKBUOwG2JS5xLuu
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084. Dishing about Meal Planning
Dina's back again to dish about how to incorporate meal planning into your daily and weekly routines.
Dive deeper into this topic by watching our Wellness Webinar recording on meal planning:
And check out our "Gaining Kitchen Confidence" playlist on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmt14mqwcnH6T-CIkFjqJOFgPpYEcKlCe&si=d5fVb1ZzJJFXbLsI
Mentioned in this episode:
- Blue Apron - https://www.blueapron.com/
- Hello Fresh - https://www.hellofresh.com/
- Big Oven - https://www.bigoven.com/
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083. Dishing with Nadia Murdock, Mindset and Movement Coach
Nadia and Dina dish about the pitfalls of playing it small, believing in oneself, embracing trial and error, and celebrating the small victories along the way.
Nadia Murdock is a Mindset and Movement Coach and Founder of Nadia Murdock Fit. She’s a lifelong entrepreneur, author, fitness writer, and mom whose dedication to health and psychology inspires her mission to empower women with a self-positive mindset, leading to healthier choices and body confidence.
Nadia's personal journey drove her to become a Certified Fitness Instructor, coach, and writer. Her “Train Your Mind, Change Your Body” philosophy permeates her content and landed her features in E! News, Harper's Bazaar, USA Today, and more. Nadia's work has a decade-long impact on empowering women to reclaim control over their minds and bodies. With an infectious passion for well-being, Nadia inspires transformative journeys towards a healthier, fulfilling life.
You can connect with Nadia on Instagram at @NadiaMurdock (https://www.instagram.com/nadiamurdock/) or www.nadiamurdockfit.com.
DISCLAIMER: The purpose of this podcast is to entertain, educate, and inform, but it is not to be taken as medical advice. Please seek prompt, qualified medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician or health practitioner before starting a new fitness regimen, herbal therapy, or other self-directed treatment.
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082. Dishing with Gabriella Calandruccio, Nutrition Coach Bestie, Adventure Seeker, and Entrepreneur
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: disordered eating, weight, dieting
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Gabby and Dina discuss recovering from a restrictive diet, the perils of remote learning, and setting up goals through planning and productivity.
Gabriella Calandruccio is a Dietetic Technician at Northwell Health who is pursuing a Master's in Nutrition & Dietetics and her Registered Dietitian credential. She is also a small business owner and creator of the Athlete's Roadmap to Intuitive Eating program.
You can connect with Gabby on Instagram at @intuitivelygab.nutrition (https://www.instagram.com/intuitivelygab.nutrition/)
Mentioned in this episode:
- Dietitian Deanna (business coaching): https://www.instagram.com/dietitiandeanna/
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: https://www.eatright.org/
- Megan Rossi: https://www.theguthealthdoctor.com/
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081. Dishing about Alzheimer's Disease
Dina's back again to dish about Alzheimer's Disease (AD), a complex condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
Dive deeper into this condition by watching our Wellness Webinar recording on Alzheimer's Disease & Brain Health:
https://youtu.be/vGGeR2SVMYk?si=jq1j0dEBwRbCpFzc
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080. Dishing about Diabetes
In this kickoff episode to Season 7, Dina dishes about the various types of diabetes and the value in working with a Registered Dietitian.
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079. Season 6: A Dozen Dishes
Dina reflects on another dozen interviews and recaps guest interviews from Season 6. Stay tuned for Season 7 coming early November 2023!
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078. Dishing with Edgar Soto, Teacher, Cook, and Nature Lover
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: weight, dieting
Edgar and Dina dish about the value in being patient, taking an individualized approach to health, and the fun around experimenting with recipes, flavors, and home cooking.
Mexican-born Edgar Soto (he/him) now lives in New York City. He has a bachelor’s in criminal justice and a master’s in education. After being a teacher for over 5 years, Edgar has returned to school for another degree in nutrition with an end goal of being a Registered Dietitian.
You can connect with Edgar on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/esotoes23/).
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077. Dishing with Greg Zacarese, MS, RD, CDN, Proud LGBTQ Dietitian and Chocoholic
Greg and Dina dish about the challenges around certain patient populations, taking into account childhood traumas, and their thoughts on quality patient care in the clinical and community settings.
Greg Zacarese, MS, RD, CDN (he/him) is a Registered Dietitian at the New York State Office of Mental Health. He hails from Roslyn, NY and is passionate about helping his patients set achievable lifestyle management goals. Greg is particularly knowledgeable in diabetes education and management, especially after having been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of six. He has experience in both community and clinical settings. His current role is in a psychiatric hospital working with patients who are severely mentally ill. Greg uses nutritional interventions to help his patients manage their symptoms of anxiety, eating, mood, neurodevelopmental, personality, psychotic, and substance use disorders.
You can find and connect with Greg on LinkedIn and Instagram (@Greg_Zacarese).
Mentioned in this episode:
- Jess Freeman’s interview (Season 5, ep 60)
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076. Dishing with LaRonda Bolden, Fitness and Mindset Coach
LaRonda and Dina dish about forgiveness, reframing our thoughts and language around negative experiences, and the differences between reasons and excuses.
Texas-based Fitness and Mindset Coach LaRonda Bolden (she/her) faced many hardships at a young age, including losing her father when she was 12 and experiencing sexual abuse shortly thereafter. In her late teens and 20s, she suffered many addictions and disorders that led her to seek counseling to change her life for the better.
LaRonda eventually went back to school to get her bachelor's degree in psychology and then pursued a master's degree in health promotion while turning to exercise as a new form of therapy. She has since created Fit 2 Soar which empowers women to become physically and mentally fit by owning their power, unleashing their inner confidence, and realizing their full potential and worth.
Find and follow LaRonda at www.fit2soar.com, on Instagram, and Facebook.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Amy Porterfield’s online marketing courses: https://www.amyporterfield.com/
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children): https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
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075. Dishing with Micheline Orlowsky, Educator, Comedian, and Leader
Micki and Dina dish about spending summers on the New Jersey shore, stepping outside their comfort zones, and being fearless in pursuing goals.
Micheline Orlowsky (she/her), who usually goes by Micki, completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with a minor in Science and Master of Science in Nutrition from Marywood University. She completed her Dietetic Internship with a focus in community nutrition at Cedar Crest College.
Micki is active within the dietetics community, most recently serving as the Past President of the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and holding various positions with other dietetics organizations. She also serves as a mentor for Diversify Dietetics. Micki discovered her passion for mentoring students while being a preceptor for dietetic interns in her previous position which led her to become a part of the Marywood’s faculty.
Micki's professional interests include health promotion and wellness program planning, public health and policy, and nutrition education. In her spare time, Micki also enjoys cooking, baking, thrift shopping, performing stand-up and improv comedy, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Scamp.
Follow Micki on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mickiorlowsky/).
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074. Dishing with Tia Jensen, ADHD Empowerment Coach, Mother, and Artist
Tia and Dina dish about self-awareness and "the great unlearning", being able to regulate our attention, and loving ourselves unconditionally.
Tia Jensen (she/her) is a certified life coach who serves people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by customizing her coaching to work with their unique brain. She teaches them tools and techniques so they can release overwhelm and create a life they love. Tia is also a mother, artist, and nature lover who enjoys being active whether she's hiking, doing yoga, or enjoying the beach.
Learn more about Tia at https://coachwithtia.com/ and follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Four Agreements: https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements
- Dr. Daniel Amen: https://www.amenclinics.com/
- Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com/
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073. Dishing with Madeline Kolpin, Registered Dietitian, Dog Mom, and Traveler
Maddy and Dina dish about being creative with meal planning, the benefits of a 10-minute walk, and share recommendations to support our bodies and minds as we age.
Madeline Kolpin (she/her) is a Jacksonville, Florida-based Registered Dietitian who is also in training to be a yoga teacher. She loves everything to do with food, following research as it is always changing, and is in the very early stages of starting her private practice. Maddy also enjoys traveling and finds it very hard to not go somewhere even if it is only for a weekend.
Follow Maddy on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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072. Dishing with Sara Ayres, Avid Gardener, Seasonal Food Lover, and Tomato Aficionado
Sara and Dina dish about taking chances, educating ourselves on where our food comes from, and how "it depends" is a go-to answer for a lot of questions.
Sara Ayres (she/her) is an author, educator, and co-founder of Bello Campo Farm, LLC. She lives with her husband and four children in Wisconsin and loves teaching families (especially kids) how to engage with their food and grow it themselves. Her children's chapter book series about life on their farm is narrated by the spiders that live in their chicken coop, garden, kitchen and barn. The spiders share letters through the "spider-wide web" about the crazy antics of the plants, animals, and humans in their area of the farm throughout each year.
Sara's children's chapter books, the Bello Campo Farm Series, are available on Amazon and at other book retailers. Learn more about Sara at www.bellocampofarm.com. Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.
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071. Dishing with Kenisha Sutherland, Chef, Dietetics Student, and Food Justice Advocate
Dina and Kenisha dish about eating disorders in the Black community, going back to school as an adult learner, and food justice.
Kenisha Sutherland (she/her) is a senior at Delaware State University majoring in Nutritional and Food Sciences with a concentration in Coordinated Dietetics and a minor in Women and Gender Studies. Kenisha went to culinary school and has been a chef for ten years. While working in the hospitality industry, she would use her talents to help people by fundraising for organizations that aligned with her life’s mission or helping to provide free meals and groceries. She saw a need in her community for education surrounding food as well as a need for someone to speak up about the lack of quality affordable fresh groceries.
Connect with Kenisha on Instagram at @chefthuglife.rd.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Chef Christina Pirello: https://www.christinacooks.com/
- Instant Pot®: https://www.instanthome.com/shop/instant-pot
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070. Dishing with Joana Ardelean, Work-life Balance Expert, Mom, and International Bestselling Author
Dina and Joana dish about managing a big career and a family, how to recognize and avoid burnout, and negotiating everything in our personal and professional lives.
Joana Ardelean, MSHRM, PHR, SHRM-CP, CC (she/her) is the CEO of Work Life Balance Academy and the international bestselling author of Burnout 911: The Ultimate Guide to Work-Life Balance. She is a work-life balance expert for corporate leader moms who are done being burned out and are ready for a life of calm and joy.
When she is not drinking tea with her own princess or dueling with her little Jedi, Joana is a human resources executive, coach, speaker and writer, and a proud Romanian with rich traditions filled with faith.
Connect with Joana on LinkedIn, on Facebook, or in her Facebook group.
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069. Dishing with Amy Beney, Registered Dietitian, Mom, and Avid Traveler
Dina and Amy dish about family dinners, working on small changes, and the endless quest for knowledge in the healthcare field.
Amy Beney, MS, RDN (she/her) owns and operates a private practice, Nutrition Insights (www.mynutritioninsights.com) in a small town in New York State where she lives with her husband, two teenage children, and a cat named Pearl. She has been a Registered Dietitian for over 20 years. She holds a Master's Degree in Nutrition and is a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES). Amy has worked in a variety of settings including pediatrics, long term care, and in-patient hospitals, and currently serves people of all ages.
Connect with Amy on Instagram (Insights2nutrition) and Facebook (Nutrition Insights PLLC).
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068. Dishing with Stéfany Oliver, Wellness and Optimization Coach, Food Creator, and Author
Stéfany and Dina dish about food as love, experimenting with different health approaches based on our own personal needs, and being a conscientious and educated consumer.
Stéfany Oliver (she/her) is a Lean Management Coach based out of Ottawa, Canada. She helps overwhelmed people get fueled and stay “flowcused” so that they can find flow--in their work, in their kitchen and in their heart.
Stéfany loves spending time with her family, playing sports, and hiking in nature. She feels the urge to go back to the basics of the amazing healing and energizing power of plants, herbs, seeds, and grains that are in abundance for us. As a food creator, speaker, cookbook author, and inspirational storyteller, Stéfany hopes to transition from her career to build her own health, wellness, optimization and leadership coaching business, in the fullness of time.
Learn more about Stéfany at https://stefanyoliver.com/ and connect with her on Instagram at @stefanyolivercoach (https://www.instagram.com/stefanyolivercoach/).
Mentioned in this episode:
- Karyn Ross, Season 04, episode 46: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/p61tdHQ9WAb
- Stéfany’s book, Fueled by Plants: https://stefanyoliver.com/shop%2Fdownloads/ols/products/fueled-by-plants-recipe-book
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067. Dishing with Steve Walker, Life Coach, Meditation Teacher, and Education Consultant
Steve and Dina dish about disruptive innovations in education, how fear and anxiety can hold us back from taking steps in our personal and professional development, and leading from a place of love.
Steve Walker (he/him) is a life coach and an education consultant with over two decades of experience in both. He also teaches meditation and practices yoga daily. He’s earned two black belts in martial arts and is passionate about travel, social justice, and being a dad.
Steve has a BA from Brandeis University and a Master's in International Affairs from Columbia University. Before his resignation over the genocide in Bosnia, he spent 8 years as a US diplomat. After 5 years as an activist leading the first successful anti-genocide activism campaign, he went into teaching and, eventually, life coaching.
Learn more about Steve at Integrity and Joy (https://www.integrityandjoy.com/) and connect with him on social media through the links below:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrityandjoy/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@integrityandjoy
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IntegrityandJoy
- Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/integrityandjoy
Mentioned in this episode:
- The LIFE School: https://sites.google.com/view/hghslifeschool/home
- Google's Project Aristotle: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/28/magazine/what-google-learned-from-its-quest-to-build-the-perfect-team.html
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/
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066. Season 5: A Dozen Dishes
Dina reflects on another dozen interviews and recaps guest interviews from Season 5. Stay tuned for Season 6 coming mid-June 2023!
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065. Dishing with Laura Sgro, Licensed Therapist and Karaoke Queen
Dina and Laura spend time analyzing the intersections of nutrition and mental health while also encouraging listeners to move from judgment to curiosity when it comes to past behaviors and overcoming barriers.
Laura Sgro, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in Los Angeles, California. She specializes in working with folks who are struggling with anxiety, attachment trauma, relational problems, and identity issues. Many of Laura's clients are recovering people-pleasers or perfectionists looking to develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.
In addition to clinical work, Laura is a public speaker, educator, and content creator with a mission to hear people's stories and create inclusive, compassionate spaces for folks to heal. Outside of work, Laura enjoys reading fantasy novels, trying new restaurants in LA, going hiking, and rocking out at karaoke.
Learn more about Laura's services at www.laurasgrolcsw.com and connect with her on Instagram at @laurasgrolcsw (https://www.instagram.com/laurasgrolcsw/)
Mentioned in this episode:
- Dina and Laura’s Instagram Live, A Conversation on Mental Health and Nutrition, from November 2022: https://www.instagram.com/p/CkwrwtVIdBj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- The fight-flight-freeze-fawn response: https://www.simplypsychology.org/fight-flight-freeze-fawn.html
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064. Dishing with Collette Schildkraut, Rapid Transformation Hypnotist and Inspiring Change-maker
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: disordered eating, weight, dieting
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Collette and Dina dish about growing up in authoritative households, the science behind food additives and behavior changes, and the power of support in an online community.
Collette Schildkraut is a Rapid Transformation Hypnotist hailing from the UK, now living on Long Island in New York. She is on a mission to help women retrain their brains to eat for their bodies, not their emotions, so they can finally say goodbye to diets. With a passion for empowering women who struggle with weight and body issues, Collette guides her clients to think, feel, and behave differently around food. By delving into the emotional attachments surrounding their eating habits, she helps them create lasting change in their lives.
When she's not busy transforming lives, Collette is a proud mother to three beautiful children and a loving owner of three playful dogs. Her love for creativity extends beyond hypnosis, as she is also an artist. Whether she is helping women gain control of their eating habits or painting my next masterpiece, Collette is always striving to make a meaningful impact on the world around her.
Learn more about Collette at https://www.colletteschildkraut.com/ and connect with her on her social media platforms: https://www.facebook.com/collette.schildkraut (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/colletteschild/ (Instagram), and https://www.tiktok.com/@colletteschildkraut (TikTok).
Mentioned in this episode:
• How blue/red food dye may affect aggression in children: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9052604/
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063. Dishing with Angela Houlie, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Owner of My Fruitful Body Nutrition
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: disordered eating, weight, dieting
Angela and Dina dish about pregnancy nutrition needs, Angela's new e-book, and the benefits of having support systems in place.
Angela Houlie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of My Fruitful Body Nutrition, based out of New York City. A focus of Angela's nutrition practice is family nutrition. As a mom and someone who experienced the benefits of what a nutritious diet can do throughout pregnancy, Angela desires to share her knowledge with other families or those desiring to become parents.
My Fruitful Body Nutrition comes from the organic process of nurturing your body from the inside out and seeing the fruits of it through living long and healthy lives. Angela loves working with families and helping them experience food freedom, making the process as simple and stress-free as possible. As an expert in family nutrition, Angela has been featured in numerous major online publications. Angela offers individualized nutrition counseling services, group counseling, and corporate wellness partnerships.
Connect with Angela through her website (https://www.myfruitfulbody.com/ and on Instagram as @myfruitfulbody (https://www.instagram.com/myfruitfulbody/). Angela's e-book is available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/My-Fruitful-Pregnancy-Complete-Nutrition-ebook/dp/B0BGQGM2SP).
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062. Dishing with Demetria L. Cox-Thomas, Dietetic Intern, Food Justice Advocate, and Plant-based Chef
Dina and Demetria dish about growing up gardening, the path to pursuing a career in dietetics, and creating a customized path for themselves in their new profession.
Demetria L Cox-Thomas (she/her) is a Dietetic Intern based out of Charlotte, NC where she works as a Community Garden Manager at a retirement community. Demetria graduated from Winthrop University with her Master's Degree in human nutrition. Her background is in hospitality and the culinary arts. She enjoys gardening at home, watching cooking shows, and hanging out with family and friends. Demetria's goal, after she passes her Registered Dietitian exam is to be a nutrition professional with a focus on growing and cooking delicious veggies.
Demetria can be found on Instagram as @deeveggiechef (https://www.instagram.com/deeveggiechef/).
Mentioned in this episode:
- Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide
- Grow More Food: A Vegetable Gardener's Guide
- SoulFireFarm
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061. Dishing with Marissa Wojcik, Jewish Food Enthusiast, Historian, and SoCal Transplant
Marissa and Dina chat about Sunday night dinners, fond memories involving the Food Network, and the comforts of cooking.
Growing up in the Midwest, Marissa Wojcik had a warm childhood full of family and friends. Many of her first memories center around Jewish food and the traditions of Jewish holidays. Marissa never thought she would live more than a few hours’ drive from her family, but ended up calling Ann Arbor, MI, Philadelphia, and California her home over the past few years.
Through cooking classes and food blogging, Marissa's recipes are a curation of her and her many homes around the United States. Learn more about Marissa on her website, https://www.northshoretosouthbay.com/, or follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/northshoretosouthbay/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/northshoretosouthbay).
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060. Dishing with Jessica Freeman, Web Designer/Business Owner, Wife, and Mother
Jessica and Dina discuss living with and learning about managing a chronic illness from an early age and their thoughts around health consumerism and mainstream trends in the wellness world.
Jessica Freeman (she/her) is the owner of Jess Creatives (https://www.jesscreatives.com) based out of Atlanta, GA. Jessica is an award-winning graphic and web designer who has been working with business owners for over 10 years where she helps people with websites and search engine optimization (SEO). She also provides free education via her YouTube channel and podcast (https://www.jesscreatives.com/blog/).
Outside of work, Jessica is also a wife, mother, author, and has been living with Type 1 diabetes since she was three years old. You can learn more about Jessica on her website at www.jesscreatives.com and as @jesscreatives on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jesscreatives/).
Mentioned in this episode are Jessica's two books:
· Type 1 Life for Adults: A Road Map for Adults with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes
· Type 1 Life: A Road Map for Parents of Children with Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes
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059. Dishing with Carley Aroldi, Child/Family Play Therapist, Educator, and Speaker
Dina and Carley dish about how the sensory experiences and early exposure to flavors and cultures can affect our eating habits, growing up in their respective grandmothers' houses, and focusing on specialty areas of practice.
Carley Aroldi (she/her) is the founder of Peaceful Parenting (www.peacefulparentingnj.com) in the New York Metropolitan area. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and child/family play therapist, Carley understands the importance of early childhood experiences in shaping how we view the world and ourselves in it.
Carley holds a B.A. in film and media studies from Fordham University, an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, and a Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Infant/Early Childhood Mental Health from Montclair State University. She recently completed her tenure as a board member on the New Jersey Association of Infant Mental Health. While maintaining a private clinical practice, Carley also leads corporate trainings, facilitates specialized group work, and consults with diverse organizations on a variety of mental health issues. Her areas of expertise include mindfulness and self-reflective functioning, trauma-informed practices, and the power of play and creativity.
Follow Carley at @carleycounsels on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/carleycounsels/) or Carley Aroldi, LPC on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/peacefulparentingnj).
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058. Dishing with Paola Valenta, Digital Creator and Sustainability Advocate
Paola and Dina dish about all things sustainable, experimenting with recipes, and the small, but significant roles humans can play in taking care of Mother Earth.
Paola Valenta is a 22-year-old from Croatia, but currently studying in Italy. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and German in October 2022 and is now continuing her studies with a Master's of Arts in Foreign Languages and Cultural Tourism.
You can find Paola sharing tips, reflections, and news related to sustainable living on her Instagram page, @sustainabilitating (https://www.instagram.com/sustainabilitating).
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057. Dishing with Marie Rogers, Registered Dietitian, Health Freedom Advocate, and Bibliophile
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: weight, dieting, disordered eating, fertility, cancer
Dina and Marie dive deep into living with and managing chronic disease, body image issues, and moving from complicated relationships with food to food freedom.
Marie is a newly credentialed Registered Dietitian who wants to help adult women like her--those with a history of chronic disease and body image issues--as well as strengthen her knowledge of the complexities that are digestive disorders and hormonal issues with a plan of eventually specializing in functional, integrative nutrition.
Before pursuing her credential, Marie was a stay-at-home wife. She had always been in a fat body, struggled with terrible period pain, chronic anemia, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She was recovering from myriad health issues that seemed to begin right after she got married--a ruptured Achilles tendon, cancer and auxiliary IVF treatments, and carpal tunnel surgery to name a few. She dove into nutrition as a path to cure herself and her experience, combined with her compassion and skills, put her in a unique position to help others as well.
Mentioned in this episode:
- https://nourishingtraditions.com/
- https://asdah.org/health-at-every-size-haes-approach/
- https://gi.org/topics/low-fodmap-diet/
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056. Dishing with Carolyn Tucker, Movement & Wellness Coach and Healthy Aging Strategist
TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: disordered eating, weight, dieting
Dina and Carolyn dish about navigating the world of emotional eating, how their definitions of “health” have evolved, and supporting their physical and mental wellbeing after the age of 50.
Carolyn Tucker has been active and focused on healthy living for decades. After years in the corporate world, she quit her 9-5 job and became certified as a yoga teacher in 2004. She ran a home-based yoga business for 12 years, then created her own movement practice that incorporates strength, mobility, and agility to educate and support her clients to get out of pain, develop better movement patterns, and meet the needs of a maturing body.
Carolyn is based out of Toronto, Canada. She works one-on-one with women aged 50+ as a trainer and wellness coach to age well and live a life of vitality and wellbeing. Learn more about Carolyn at https://www.movewellwithcarolyn.com/ and follow her on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/movewellwithcarolyn_/).
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055. Dishing with Kristina Leonardi, Holistic Career Coach & Personal Growth Expert
Aside from discussing self-care, gratitude, and being present, Kristina and Dina dish about how avocados can bring people together, the value in respecting and referring to health and wellness specialists, and yet another memory involving the Easy Bake Oven.
Kristina Leonardi is a personal growth expert who has helped others make the most of their personal and professional lives over the past 20 years. As a holistic career and executive coach, she has a proven record of empowering “stuck” clients to make lasting changes aligned with their true passions and talents in a short time, enabling them to live with more clarity, balance and direction.
As founder of The Women’s Mosaic, a nonprofit women’s organization focused on diversity and empowerment, Kristina was listed as one of Hispanic magazine’s Top Latinas of 2004, received Tango Diva’s 2007 Diva Visionary Award, and was honored by the WNBA’s New York Liberty as part of their 2009 Inspiring Women Night.
Kristina holds a B.A. in International Relations from Boston University and has a certificate in Basic Mediation from the New York Peace Institute. She has taught extensively at NYU’s School of Professional Studies in both the Tisch Center for Hospitality and the Wasserman Center for Career Development. She has been coaching and speaking professionally since 2007, and is the author of Personal Growth Gab (PGG), Volume One: Thought-provoking, inspirational and entertaining essays to keep you connected with yourself and make sense of this journey called Life and Say It To Make It: Affirmations to Empower the Heart, Mind, Spirit and Soul. She has been featured as a career and personal growth expert online at Forbes.com, Inc. Magazine, Psychology Today, Money, and HuffPost.
To learn more about and connect with Kristina, visit https://linktr.ee/clearlykristina and follow @clearlykristina on social media.
- Also discussed in this episode: the movie Like Water for Chocolate
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054. Dishing with Lisa and Sarah Lisson from Food Memory Project
Lisa, her daughter Sarah, and Dina dish about the history of the Easy Bake Oven, exploring new recipes and cookbooks, and the deep feelings associated with eating our favorite foods.
Based in North Carolina and Texas, Lisa and Sarah, respectively, are the mother-daughter creators of The Food Memory Project where they help people uncover and share their heritage, and celebrate and preserve their family’s food traditions and memories.
Lisa Lisson is a genealogy researcher, speaker and blogger at Are You My Cousin? (https://lisalisson.com/). She spent many hours in the kitchen with her children cooking everything from chocolate chip cookies to homemade lasagna. Her daughter, Sarah Lisson, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who's held a keen interest in all things tasty and a willingness to try nearly anything once. Her love of food turned into a talent for storytelling.
You can check out The Food Memory Project at https://foodmemoryproject.com/ and at https://www.instagram.com/foodmemproject/. Lisa can be found at https://www.instagram.com/areyoumycousin/ and Sarah at https://www.instagram.com/sarahlisson.rdn/.
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053. Season 4: A Dozen Dishes
Dina reflects on another dozen interviews and recaps guest interviews from Season 4. Stay tuned for Season 5 coming mid-January 2023!
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052. Dishing with Jean Hanks, Registered Dietitian, Writer, and Runner
Jean and Dina dish about the slow and steady approach to sustainable behavior change, the challenges faced when going back to school as an adult, and encouraging everyone to individualize their definitions of success.
Jean Hanks, MS, RDN, CDN earned her BA in sociology with a minor in dance from Tulane University in New Orleans, before completing her Master’s in Nutrition at Hunter College in NYC. Jean started her career as a clinical dietitian and is skilled at providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for individuals with various nutrition-related health conditions. She has worked for the NYC Department of Health, where she provided culinary demonstrations at farmers’ markets throughout the city. She is currently the lead dietitian at Well by Messer, a brand-new metabolic health and wellness center, and a contributing writer for the website Woman Around Town. Jean is a runner and is passionate about cooking—and eating, in general.
You can find Jean at https://www.jeanhanksnutrition.com/ and on Instagram as @thehungryrdn.
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051. Dishing with Krisler Bailey, Functional Medicine Health Coach and Adjunct Professor
Krisler and Dina dish about the effects of negative body image, behaviors involved in creating new healthful habits, and the power behind in-person networking with like-minded professionals.
Krisler Bailey is a certified functional medicine health coach based out of Fort Worth, TX. She has also been a sociology professor for 20+ years, has been married to Stuart for 15 years, and is a mama to two boys. Her favorite television show is The Golden Girls.
Learn more about Krisler's services at https://health-coaching-with-krisler.mailchimpsites.com/ and follow her on her Instagram accounts: @thekrislerbailey (https://www.instagram.com/coachkrisler/) and @professorkrisler (https://www.instagram.com/professorkrisler/).
- Mentioned in this episode: Tiny Habits book and Murder, Mystery, and Makeup podcast
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050. Dishing with Renata Shiloah, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health
Dr. Renata and Dina dish about her life as a child in Prague, destigmatizing midlife and menopause, and living life without regrets.
Dr. Renata Shiloah DCN MS RD CDN RYT CMT is a New York-based Registered Dietitian, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health, and owner of Nutritionist4u Counseling, PC (https://nutritionist4u.com/). With over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Renata's focus is on helping women manage the obstacles and symptoms surrounding menopause. She is also a certified yoga and meditation teacher and Reiki practitioner.
Her first ever published book, It's Time for a Pause, drops TODAY, so if you are listening to this episode on December 6, 2022, head to our respective Instagram pages (https://www.instagram.com/dishwithdina/ and https://www.instagram.com/renatashiloah/) for details on how to enter a giveaway to receive a FREE copy of Dr. Renata's book. Winner will be selected at random on December 16, 2022.
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049. Dishing with Dr. Arunima Bera, ICU Pediatrician and Wellness Advocate
Dr. Bera and Dina dish about dismantling the barriers in access to medical care through education and advocacy, the limitations of nutrition education between physicians and patients, and the vilification of cultural foods.
Dr. Arunima Bera is a pediatric ICU physician, working in an underserved area of central California at Valley Children's Hospital. She first attended medical school in Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, then did her pediatric residency at the University of Buffalo, followed by a fellowship in pediatric critical care at UCLA-Mattel Children's Hospital. In her personal time, Dr. Bera loves singing, learning new forms of dancing, and connecting with like-minded people.
You can follow Dr. Bera on her Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/nimanotes.md/).
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