In Episode 10, we’re diving into a hot topic: endocrine disrupting chemicals! This can be an overwhelming, nuanced topic - know that our intention in this episode is to help you feel informed and empowered, not scared. Our guest on the podcast is one of my dietitian heroes, Judy Simon! Judy Simon, MS, RDN, CD, CHES, is an esteemed registered dietit…

In this webinar, McKenzie & Dr. Q walk you through ways to navigate constipation during pregnancy and postpartum. Discover effective strategies to manage constipation during pregnancy and postpartum Master essential dietary and pelvic floor techniques for optimal digestive health Learn practical ways to apply expert advice in your daily routine Thi…

In this episode, I interview my fabulous friend and colleague, Dr. Jessie Hoffman, PhD, RDN all about gut health, hormonal wellbeing, and their connections. There is a LOT of buzz around gut health and hormone health, and a lot of misinformation out there, but there truly are research-backed interventions we can engage in to improve both our digest…

In Episode 8 of The Zesty Dietitian Podcast, I interview my amazing friend and colleague Katie Salmon, MS, RDN (she/her) all about prenatal nutrition! We cover some common pregnancy myths surrounding food safety, how to navigate food safety in pregnancy without fear, Katie’s experience being a pregnant dietitian with multiple severe food allergies …

In Episode 7 of The Zesty Dietitian, I interview my amazing colleague, Reem Saed, MPH, RDN, IBCLC (she/her). We dive into how she decided to become a lactation consultant, common breastfeeding nutrition myths, breastfeeding stigma, common herbs for lactation, and racial disparities in breastfeeding. This episode is packed with info, and I’m excited…

In episode 6 of The Zesty Dietitian, I interview my lovely friend and colleague, Laura, all about Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, including her journey with getting diagnosed, how nutrition can support folks with Hashimoto’s, how dieting can harm the thyroid, and some of the most common myths out there surrounding nutrition and thyroid function. We also c…

What is the carnivore diet? Why is it popular? Does it really work for fertility? In this episode, host McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN does a deep dive and debunking on the carnivore diet, and its recent growing popularity in the fertility world. Resources Mentioned National Geographic: Omnivores Maintenance Phase Episode: Jordan Peterson Part 1: The …

In this episode, our host McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN is the one getting interviewed! Lily Park, our summer intern here at Feed Your Zest, dives deep with McKenzie about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size™, and a weight inclusive approach to nutrition for reproductive health. You’ll get to know a little bit more about McKenzie as a person and a…

In this episode, I chat with one of our amazing associate dietitians here at Feed Your Zest, Kristen Carney, all about PCOS and disordered eating. There are so many ways that PCOS and disordered eating, especially binge eating and emotional eating, are tangled together, and there is a LOT that we can do as weight inclusive dietitians to help. Liste…

In this episode, I interview, Dr. Colleen Connolly, a friend and colleague who is a physical therapist and Pilates teacher! Colleen’s passion lies in the treatment of pelvic floor, orthopedic, and sports injuries. She has extensive training and experience treating all people with pelvic floor diagnosis. She aims to provide a human-centered approach…

The Zesty Dietitian Podcast is here! I am so so excited to launch my podcast. This very first episode covers a topic of great interest on social media and among my clients lately - cortisol and inflammation. Cortisol and inflammation are complex topics, and absolutely have an impact on fertility and hormonal well-being. On top of this, there is fra…