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DishWithDina149. Dishing About Cancer Awareness and PreventionThis week, Dina dishes about the most common cancers, how different factors affect cancer risk and outcomes, and evidence-based strategies in nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive screenings to reduce cancer risk and support overall health.Cancer resources & organizations:American Cancer Society (ACS)American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Cancer Prevention & ControlLivestrong FoundationNational Cancer Institute (NCI)Susan G. Komen FoundationCheck also your state or local Department of Health websites for free/low-cost screening options.Find and follow Dina:...
2025-10-2126 minDishWithDina144. Season 11: A Dozen DishesIt's the end of another season and Dina reflects on the past dozen episodes and guest interviews. Stay tuned for more episodes to come in a few weeks with Season 12!To learn more about Dina, visit http://www.dishwithdina.com/ or follow @dishwithdina on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and most other social media platforms. Send comments and questions to info@dishwithdina.com.Check out our podcast in video format on DishWithDinaTV: https://www.youtube.com/user/DishWithDina?sub_confirmation=1.Join our mailing list to stay connected, stay informed, receive ex...
2025-07-2905 minDishWithDina139. Dishing about Toxicities & DeficienciesThis week, Dina dishes about how to spot signs of nutrient deficiencies and toxicities, which health conditions put you at risk, and how to avoid social media myths, marketing ploys, and misinformation to make better decisions in food choices and eating habits.Mentioned in this episode:NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - https://ods.od.nih.gov/Episode 115. Dishing about Health Education - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/PvmqfgJOwUbYou can connect with Dina on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dishwithdina/) and check out her website at https://dishwithdina.com/.Check out our podcast in v...
2025-06-2721 minDishWithDina131. Season 10: A Dozen DishesIt's the end of another season and Dina reflects on the past dozen episodes and guest interviews. Stay tuned for more episodes to come in a few weeks with Season 11!To learn more about Dina, visit http://www.dishwithdina.com/ or follow @dishwithdina on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and most other social media platforms. Send comments and questions to info@dishwithdina.com.Check out our podcast in video format on DishWithDinaTV: https://www.youtube.com/user/DishWithDina?sub_confirmation=1Join our mailing list to stay connected, stay informed, receive exclusive offers, and be a par...
2025-04-0805 minDishWithDina126. Dishing about How Food Connects UsMarch is National Nutrition Month® and Dina dishes about the profound role that food plays in bridging gaps, fostering relationships, and building communities. She also provides insight into the role of a Registered Dietitian in the healthcare setting.You can connect with Dina on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dishwithdina/) and check out her website at https://dishwithdina.com/.----Check out our podcast in video format on DishWithDinaTV: https://www.youtube.com/user/DishWithDina?sub_confirmation=1Join our mailing list to stay connected, stay informed, receive exclusive offers, and be a part of the DishWithDina community: https...
2025-03-0428 minDishWithDina124. Dishing about The Science of WeightTRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: weight, disordered eatingDina dives into the intricate details of body composition and influencing factors that literally make up who we are as human beings.Mentioned in this episode:Ashley Harpst's episode on physical activity: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/alqNfVaLUQbAmelia Sherry's episode on body image: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yFV01Y9uZQbTo learn more about Dina, visit http://www.dishwithdina.com/ or follow @dishwithdina on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and most other social media platforms. Send comments and questions to info@dishwithdina.com.Check out our podcast in video format on DishWithDinaTV: http...
2025-02-1850 minDishWithDina122. Dishing about Sensitive TopicsTRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: weight, disordered eating
Dina eases into a sensitive discussion around what's to come in February, specifically around our relationship with food, body image, and well-being.
Mentioned in this episode:
Register for our FREE monthly wellness webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_5aOaopgSMW48zKF4Yvprg
Amelia Sherry's episode on body image: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4a28Mrn9JYe6DCWX788YjY?si=X0-3Dr2bT6Ww0k-o_q7BwA
Our Mindful Health & Wellness webinar replay on YouTube: https://youtu.be/07lOt1U15CQ?si=Z8FQun7u7MybD8z0
2025-02-0413 minDishWithDina119. Dishing about 2025Dina kicks off the new year with Season 10 where she reflects on past episodes and shares her intentions for the future of episodes to come.To learn more about Dina, visit http://www.dishwithdina.com/ or follow @dishwithdina on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and most other social media platforms. Send comments and questions to info@dishwithdina.com.Check out our podcast in video format on DishWithDinaTV: https://www.youtube.com/user/DishWithDina?sub_confirmation=1If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others! You can also submit listener feedback or request to be a guest on a future episode by com...
2025-01-0815 minDishWithDina118. Season 9: A Dozen DishesIt's the end of another season and Dina reflects on the past dozen episodes and guest interviews. Stay tuned for more episodes to come in a few weeks with Season 10!
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2024-11-0503 minDishWithDina115. Dishing about Health EducationAs we celebrate National Health Education Week, Dina dishes about the critical connection between health education and nutrition.
Food is fundamental to our well-being, yet many of us don’t fully understand how the choices we make every day impact our long-term health. But here’s the good news: through education, we can empower ourselves to make better decisions, manage chronic conditions, and improve our overall quality of life.
Get involved and learn more at:
- Ballotpedia (https://ballotpedia.org/): A comprehensive source for learning about candidates and their stances on v...
2024-10-1618 minDishWithDina112. Dishing about BreakfastSeptember is celebrated as Better Breakfast Month and this week, Dina dishes about the importance of the first meal of the day.
Find more breakfast information and inspiration at https://dishwithdina.com/fuel-your-day-with-breakfast-essential-tips-for-lasting-energy/.
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2024-09-2421 minDishWithDina108. Dishing about Politics in Healthcare and EducationThis week, Dina dishes about why politics plays a crucial role in healthcare and education, especially as we approach a pivotal election year. With policies shaping everything from patient care to public health programs, it’s vital for healthcare professionals, educators, and the public to stay informed and take action.
Mentioned in this episode:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
American Public Health Association
American Association of Colleges and Universities
Register to vote at vote.org
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2024-08-2730 minDishWithDina105. Season 8: A Dozen DishesDina reflects on another dozen episodes and recaps guest interviews from Season 8. Dina will be back in a few weeks with Season 9!
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2024-07-0203 minDishWithDina102. Dishing about Fruits & VegetablesJune is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, a perfect time to celebrate the vibrant colors, flavors, and health benefits of fresh produce. Join Dina as she dishes about delicious ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet, shares some surprising nutritional facts, and offers practical tips for making the most of what's in season.
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2024-06-1146 minDishWithDina099. Dishing about Social ConnectionsMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and Dina dishes about how mental health plays a role in our food, nutrition, and other wellness habits, specifically regarding social connections and the relationships we have with ourselves.
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2024-05-2121 minDishWithDina097. Dishing about Food Allergies & IntolerancesMay is Food Allergy Awareness Month and Dina is back to dish about food allergies and intolerances.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 031. Dishing with Karen Mountjoy
Episode 094. Dishing with Amanda Settle
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 othe...
2024-05-1232 minDishWithDina092. Season 7: A Dozen DishesDina reflects on another dozen episodes and recaps guest interviews from Season 7. Dina will be back in a couple of weeks with Season 8!
To learn more about Dina, visit http://www.dishwithdina.com/ or follow @dishwithdina on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and most other social media platforms. Send comments and questions to info@dishwithdina.com.
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2024-03-2603 minDishWithDina091. Dishing about Kidney HealthIn 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/.
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...
2024-03-1931 minDishWithDina085. Dishing about Mindful EatingJanuary 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
You can connect with Dina on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dishwithdina/) and check out her website at https://dishwithdina.com/.
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2024-01-3018 minDishWithDina084. Dishing about Meal PlanningDina'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:
https://youtu.be/FGELA0VdbLc
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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2024-01-2328 minDishWithDina082. Dishing with Gabriella Calandruccio, Nutrition Coach Bestie, Adventure Seeker, and EntrepreneurTRIGGER/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/)
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2023-12-1258 minDishWithDina081. Dishing about Alzheimer's DiseaseDina'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
You can connect with Dina on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dishwithdina/) and check out her website at https://dishwithdina.com/.
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2023-12-0522 minDishWithDina080. Dishing about DiabetesIn 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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2023-11-2824 minDishWithDina079. Season 6: A Dozen DishesDina 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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2023-10-0303 minDishWithDina078. Dishing with Edgar Soto, Teacher, Cook, and Nature LoverTRIGGER/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...
2023-09-2645 minDishWithDina077. Dishing with Greg Zacarese, Proud LGBTQ Dietitian and ChocoholicGreg 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...
2023-09-1950 minDishWithDina076. Dishing with LaRonda Bolden, Fitness and Mindset CoachLaRonda 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...
2023-09-1242 minDishWithDina075. Dishing with Micheline Orlowsky, Educator, Comedian, and LeaderMicki 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...
2023-08-1559 minDishWithDina074. Dishing with Tia Jensen, ADHD Empowerment Coach, Mother, and ArtistTia 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...
2023-08-0859 minDishWithDina073. Dishing with Madeline Kolpin, Registered Dietitian, Dog Mom, and TravelerMaddy 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.
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2023-08-0136 minDishWithDina072. Dishing with Sara Ayres, Avid Gardener, Seasonal Food Lover, and Tomato AficionadoSara 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...
2023-07-2556 minDishWithDina071. Dishing with Kenisha Sutherland, Chef, Dietetics Student, and Food Justice AdvocateDina 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 an...
2023-07-1845 minDishWithDina070. Dishing with Joana Ardelean, Work-life Balance Expert, Mom, and International Bestselling AuthorDina 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...
2023-07-1153 minDishWithDina069. Dishing with Amy Beney, Registered Dietitian, Mom, and Avid TravelerDina 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...
2023-07-0449 minDishWithDina068. Dishing with Stéfany Oliver, Wellness and Optimization Coach, Food Creator, and AuthorStéfany 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 energiz...
2023-06-2749 minDishWithDina067. Dishing with Steve Walker, Life Coach, Meditation Teacher, and Education ConsultantSteve 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 Co...
2023-06-201h 02DishWithDina066. Season 5: A Dozen DishesDina reflects on another dozen interviews and recaps guest interviews from Season 5. Stay tuned for Season 6 coming mid-June 2023!
To learn more about Dina, visit http://www.dishwithdina.com/ or follow @dishwithdina on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and most other social media platforms. Send comments and questions to info@dishwithdina.com.
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2023-05-3002 minDishWithDina065. Dishing with Laura Sgro, Licensed Therapist and Karaoke QueenDina 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...
2023-05-2359 minDishWithDina064. Dishing with Collette Schildkraut, Rapid Transformation Hypnotist and Inspiring Change-makerTRIGGER/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...
2023-05-1645 minDishWithDina063. Dishing with Angela Houlie, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Owner of My Fruitful Body NutritionTRIGGER/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...
2023-05-0959 minDishWithDina062. Dishing with Demetria L. Cox-Thomas, Dietetic Intern, Food Justice Advocate, and Plant-based ChefDina 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...
2023-05-0251 minDishWithDina061. Dishing with Marissa Wojcik, Jewish Food Enthusiast, Historian, and SoCal TransplantMarissa 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 an...
2023-04-2545 minDishWithDina060. Dishing with Jessica Freeman, Web Designer/Business Owner, Wife, and MotherJessica 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...
2023-04-1859 minDishWithDina059. Dishing with Carley Aroldi, Child/Family Play Therapist, Educator, and SpeakerDina 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...
2023-04-1153 minDishWithDina058. Dishing with Paola Valenta, Digital Creator and Sustainability AdvocatePaola 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).
If you e...
2023-03-1448 minDishWithDina057. Dishing with Marie Rogers, Registered Dietitian, Health Freedom Advocate, and BibliophileTRIGGER/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...
2023-02-211h 15DishWithDina056. Dishing with Carolyn Tucker, Movement & Wellness Coach and Healthy Aging StrategistTRIGGER/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...
2023-02-1445 minDishWithDina055. Dishing with Kristina Leonardi, Holistic Career Coach & Personal Growth ExpertAside 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...
2023-01-241h 07DishWithDina054. Dishing with Lisa and Sarah Lisson from Food Memory ProjectLisa, 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 ch...
2023-01-1739 minDishWithDina053. Season 4: A Dozen DishesDina 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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2022-12-2702 minDishWithDina052. Dishing with Jean Hanks, Registered Dietitian, Writer, and RunnerJean 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...
2022-12-2039 minDishWithDina051. Dishing with Krisler Bailey, Functional Medicine Health Coach and Adjunct ProfessorKrisler 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/c...
2022-12-1352 minDishWithDina050. Dishing with Renata Shiloah, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and Integrative HealthDr. 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...
2022-12-0656 minDishWithDina049. Dishing with Dr. Arunima Bera, ICU Pediatrician and Wellness AdvocateDr. 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...
2022-11-2956 minDishWithDina048. Dishing with Angelica Pizzonia, Brooklynite and BakerAngelica and Dina dish about their Italian backgrounds, being in business for themselves, and the science of baking.
Angelica Pizzonia is an Italian-American who was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and has been interested in the baking arts since she was 14 years old. She runs a successful online business, She’s Baking Cookies (https://shesbakingcookies.wixsite.com/she-s-baking-cookies), that started when she began making desserts for family and friends at the start of the pandemic, and through the encouragement of her grandfather. She marries her love of baking with her comedic side in wanting to make pe...
2022-11-2235 minDishWithDina047. Dishing with Beryl Krinsky, Entrepreneur and Registered Dietitian NutritionistBeryl and Dina dish about their childhood food experiences, being fearless entrepreneurs, and their roles as mentors in the dietetics profession.
Beryl Krinsky is the Founder of B.Komplete (https://bkomplete.com/), a corporate wellness firm that offers a variety of onsite and virtual services for companies to enable their employees the tools they need to better manage their health conditions and to achieve optimal wellness, and the Komplete Business Dietetic Internship (https://kbdinternship.com/), a program that provides direction, support, organization, management, research, development, and education to future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
Beryl herself is...
2022-11-1548 minDishWithDina046. Dishing with Karyn Ross, Award-winning Author and Kind LeaderKaryn and Dina dish about their commitments to creating a kinder, better world and finding their personal and professional purposes in life.
Karyn Ross is an award-winning author, artist, TEDx speaker, internationally recognized consultant, and coach. She is also the owner of Karyn Ross Consulting and The New School for Kind Leaders, and the Founder and President of The Love and Kindness Project Foundation, a registered public charity and grass-roots movement, spreading kindness person to person around the world.
Listeners can enter a giveaway to receive a FREE copy of Karyn's newest book, The Kind...
2022-11-1351 minDishWithDina045. Dishing with Linda Rietmann, Career Changer and Health CoachTRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: disordered eating, self harm
Linda and Dina dish about their New Jersey upbringings, emotional eating, and starting new chapters in their lives.
Linda Rietmann has changed careers as often as she's changed her clothes. She graduated Montclair State University with a degree in sociology, then went onto Stockton University where she earned her teaching certificate, followed by teaching second grade for a short period. In 2018, Linda graduated from Institute for Integrative Nutrition (https://www.integrativenutrition.com/). She currently manages Stretch Zone in Barnegat, NJ (https://www.stretchzone.com/locations/barnegat/) while revamping...
2022-11-0555 minDishWithDina044. Dishing with Dasha Hardin, Business Owner, Air Force Veteran & Registered DietitianTRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: eating disorders, weight
Dina and Dasha compare stories about growing up in different immigrant households, discuss venturing private practice, and their thresholds for spicy foods.
At the time of this recording, Dasha Hardin was a dietetic intern with Keith & Associates Distance Dietetic Internship who wrapping up the last week of her internship, but she's since passed her national exam and is officially a Registered Dietitian!
Dasha lives in Augusta, GA and works at a local hospital. She recently launched Broad Wellness, where she provides virtual and in-person nutrition counseling with...
2022-10-2550 minDishWithDina043. Dishing with Andishe Farahmand, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Tutor ExtraordinaireAndishe and Dina share their love of education, their experiences with being bullied in childhood, and strategies to overcome stress and anxiety when taking an exam.
Andishe Farahmand is a passionate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with an MPH degree, based out of California. Her own personal struggles with taking the national dietetics exam led her to develop resources to help her tutor students in a fun and easy way. Andishe has had more than 1,000 dietetic interns who have passed their exam through her individual classes, her A-Z Series, or her 1:1 tutoring.
Check out Andishe's services on...
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DishWithDina042. Dishing with Tera Naset, Foodie, Registered Dietitian, and MomTera and Dina chat about the joys of road tripping, discovering foods and flavors from all over the country, and taking time to sit down and eat a meal with loved ones.
Tera Naset, MS, RD, CDCES earned a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Indiana University and has worked in strategy and operations consulting. Tera has spent years in her role as a clinical dietitian working with adults suffering from chronic conditions and metabolic diseases that stem from insulin...
2022-10-1654 minDishWithDina041. Dishing with Alison Wong, Writer and Food AnthropologistAlison and Dina discuss relationships with their grandparents, seasonal foods across the globe, and the power of the written word.
Alison Wong is a food anthropologist who holds an MA in anthropology of food from SOAS University of London, and a BS from Macaulay Honors College at Lehman College in NYC. As a writer, she examines her experiences with Chinese-American identity politics and her relationship with her heritage and food. She currently lives in London and New York and has recently published a food autoethnographical piece titled, “Mirroring Ngin Ngin” in The Children of the People. Listeners can...
2022-10-0535 minDishWithDina040. Season 3: A Dozen DishesDina reflects on another dozen interviews and recaps guest interviews from Season 3. Stay tuned for Season 4 coming September 2022!
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2022-08-0902 minDishWithDina039. Dishing with Karen Bukolt, Registered Dietitian and Wellness ConsultantDina and Karen share memories of holiday gatherings and discuss how to meet clients where they're at.
Karen Bukolt, MS, RDN, CDN is an innovative and organized nutrition and wellness professional based out of New York City. Karen provides wellness coaching for individuals and groups who are looking to create harmony in their lives, whether it be their physical, emotional, or spiritual health. She also conducts virtual cooking demos and webinars that you can find on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicureNutrition.
Learn more about Karen at https://www.epicurenutrition.net/, on I...
2022-08-0248 minDishWithDina037. Dishing with Tara Foos, Diabetes Business Specialist and Food EnthusiastTara and Dina dish about growing up in immigrant households, their relationships with picky eaters, and their own food preferences.
Tara Foos grew up on Long Island, NY. Her mother is from Northern Ireland and her father is Italian. She holds an MBA in management and has worked for a pharmaceutical company for 17 years. Tara is an enthusiastic cook who loves to make meals for her two small children and her one enormous husband.
Connect with Tara on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/klugmans_girl/ and learn more about the Ellyn Satter Institute (discussed...
2022-07-1246 minDishWithDina036. Dishing with Kathryn Ahuja, Physical Therapist and Pelvic Rehabilitation Certified PractitionerTRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: eating disorders, sexual health
Kathryn dishes with Dina the sensitive topics of eating disorders and body image in the dance and entertainment industry and goes deep into the anatomy and physiology of pelvic floor health.
Kathryn Ahuja's first career was as a dancer and musical theatre performer before deciding to pursue a career with greater stability, following in the footsteps of her parents who are both physical therapists. While they have the same professional title, the work Kathryn does is very different from her parents, as she is specialized as a Pelvic R...
2022-02-0856 minDishWithDina035. BONUS: Getting to the Heart of Gut Health | Q&A with Juhi BhambhaneyThis is a bonus episode taken from a live interview conducted during the DishWithDina #MadeWithLove Wellness Retreat in December 2021 where Dina spoke with Registered Dietitian Juhi Bhambhaney. Juhi shares her background and expertise as a gut health dietitian as well as her own experience dealing with gut issues. You can view the video recording on Dina's YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/UljGDzMXos8.
Juhi Bhambhaney is an accredited practicing dietitian from Sydney, Australia. She specializes in gut health and weight management and is very passionate about helping her clients achieve sustainable results.
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2022-01-1137 minDishWithDina034. Dishing with Melanie Betz and Jen Hernandez, Kidney DietitiansMelanie, Jen, and Dina dish about the ever-changing world of kidney health and provide some guidance about empowering you—whether you are a patient or a nutrition student—to ask the right questions during your doctor’s visit and gain some insight into this specialty.
Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, CSG is a renal dietitian who focuses on kidney stones, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Melanie grew up in rural Michigan and went to Michigan State for her undergraduate degree before moving to Chicago where she completed her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrit...
2022-01-0446 minDishWithDina033. BONUS: Eating Disorders and Asian-American Culture | Q&A with Erin & TrishaTRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: eating disorders
This is a bonus episode taken from a live interview conducted during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness) in February 2021 where Dina spoke with Erin and Trisha, two Asian-American women who shared their personal stories and experiences, not just with their own eating disorders, but with the cultural juxtaposition of growing up in a society that honors slimmer bodies. You can view the video recording on Dina's YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/fJF-icKOg0w
Connect with Erin and Trisha on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vegfulworld/ and https...
2021-05-021h 10DishWithDina032. Dishing with Craig Rothman, College Lab Technician and Sustainable Food AdvocateCraig and Dina chat about an ideal world where compassion and sustainability co-exist, and share their thoughts about the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Craig Rothman is the College Lab Technician at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York. He has been in the food industry for 10 years and was a former history major before officially pursuing a degree in nutrition.
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2021-04-2758 minDishWithDina031. Dishing with Karen Mountjoy, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Picky Eater SpecialistKaren and Dina share stories about being members of The Clean Plate Club, the benefits of self-disclosure in client counseling, and the successes and challenges involved in working with a younger population.
Karen Mountjoy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in pediatric nutrition and practices in Portsmouth, NH. She also holds a master’s degree in Education, and previously taught as a Special Education teacher. Karen's mission is to reduce parent’s fears, worries, or stress so that they feel more comfortable and confident feeding their child and helping them to thrive. Karen volunteers her time at G...
2021-04-2051 minDishWithDina030. Dishing with Gogi Grewal, Public Health NutritionistGogi and Dina dish about their first-generation food memories and the role politics plays in national and international food supplies.
Gogi Grewal (MS, MPH) is a public health nutritionist who has been working with the World Bank and Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Nepal for the last few years on evaluation of projects that integrate agriculture and nutrition interventions with the goal of improving the livelihoods and nutrition outcomes of small-holder farmers in rural areas. Gogi is a first-generation Indian-Canadian born and raised in British Columbia, by parents who immigrated from Punjab in the early 1980...
2021-04-0651 minDishWithDina029. Dishing with Kelli Yates, Registered Dietitian and Migraine SpecialistDina and Kelli discuss the gut-brain connection and specialty nutrition approaches for people living with migraine.
Kelli Yates, RDN, CLT is a private practice dietitian, nutrition writer, and creator of The Migraine Society. Kelli specializes in helping her clients navigate the connection between migraine and gut health and has lived with migraine herself for over two decades. Her passion is empowering migraineurs with straightforward, evidence-based information so they can become their own biggest advocate for excellent health care.
Kelli currently lives just outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and three kitties.
Learn...
2021-03-3036 minDishWithDina028. Dishing with Yasmeen Coaxum, ESL/EFL Instructor, World Traveler, and BFFYasmeen and Dina dish about the evolution of their friendship and take a cultural culinary tour around the globe.
Yasmeen Coaxum is from New York City and has traveled to places like Japan, Turkey, Germany, and Spain teaching English to kindergarteners, university students, and business executives. She holds a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition and enjoys meeting people from all over the world who add interesting, new perspectives to her life.
Yasmeen specializes in instruction and curriculum development in Business English and English for Academic Purposes at the university level. She...
2021-03-071h 11DishWithDina027. Season 2: A Dozen DishesDina reflects on another dozen interviews and recaps guest interviews from Season 2. Stay tuned for Season 3 coming late January 2021!
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2021-01-0501 minDishWithDina026. Dishing with Shemelkhay Murdakhayev, Health Consultant and Registered DietitianShemel and Dina dish about the journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian, the relationship between psychology and nutrition, and their thoughts on standardized tests.
Shemelkhay Murdakhayev is a newly Registered Dietitian who also works as a Health Consultant with the Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center. Shemel was born in Uzbekistan, but grew up in New York City where he promotes a balance between proper dietary habits and adequate exercise for overall wellness and a greater quality of life.
You can connect with Shemel at https://www.instagram.com/shemelmurdak/.
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2021-01-011h 04DishWithDina025. Dishing with Sokhita Sok, Food Creator and Director of DesignSokhita and Dina chat about food in their formative years and taking chances in life.
Sokhita Sok received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition from Lehman College in 2019. She went on to work in a variety of fields, from fundraising to opening her own food business to being a health center nutritionist to designing kitchens.
You can find Sokhita at https://www.instagram.com/cambodiannow/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sokhitasok/.
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2020-12-2356 minDishWithDina024. Dishing with Miguel Alemar, Sports Nutritionist and Strength CoachDina and Miguel dish about their earliest kitchen memories and dining in department stores, and geek out over nutrition research.
Miguel Alemar started his career in IT programming, applications, and network engineering. He then ventured into health and fitness as part of his own wellness journey and is now a certified strength coach and personal trainer with a growing business helping others meet their own goals. He plans to continue pursuing advanced degrees in nutrition and enjoys research coursework.
You can find and follow Miguel at https://www.instagram.com/strengthguy1/, https://twitter.com/strengthguy...
2020-12-1550 minDishWithDina023. Dishing with Shyanne Washington, Farmer and Food Justice AdvocateDina and Shyanne share their stories and concerns about food justice, food access, and land sovereignty.
Shyanne Washington holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and is a student at the Farm School of NYC (http://www.farmschoolnyc.org/) where she is learning transferable skills to fulfill her purpose of filling the gap in the current food system of underserved communities.
Learn more about Shyanne at https://www.instagram.com/shyanne_raynee/ and https://www.instagram.com/thebronxfarmers/, and about Black Farmers & Urban Growers at https://www.blackurbangrowers.org/.
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2020-12-0150 minDishWithDina022. Dishing with Melanie Wong, Dietitian and CookDina and Melanie discuss the history of the Chinese immigrant, their current pursuits in the dietetics profession, and the future of sustainable food systems.
Melanie Wong, MA, RDN is a dietitian and cook leveraging food and nutrition knowledge with culinary skills to help people foster healthy relationships with food and their health. She is a firm believer in enjoying food and understanding how it got on your plate. When she is not eating, thinking, or writing about food you can find her dancing or tending to her garden.
Find Melanie online at www.melonpassioncooks.com...
2020-11-2457 minDishWithDina021. Dishing with Diana Rodriguez, Registered Dietitian and Confidence BuilderDiana and Dina dish about gender roles in the kitchen and on the playground, cultural influences on body image, and paving a path of freedom and acceptance for future generations.
Diana Rodriguez holds a Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics and is the founder of Latinanutritionist, based in New York City. She is a Registered and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist con raices Dominicanas who knows the importance of food in her culture. She combines her personal experiences and professional background to create unique wellness and nutrition programs for Latina women that maximizes their potential in achieving a sustainable...
2020-11-1758 minDishWithDina020. Dishing with Desiree Vecchio, Senior Editor and Picky EaterDesiree and Dina discuss the phenomenon that is Trader Joe’s, list the foods they love to hate, and reminisce about their restaurant experiences.
Desiree Vecchio lives in New York City where she is a senior editor for audiobooks at a major publishing house. She's also a reader, knitter, runner, and future Jeopardy champion.
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2020-11-1046 minDishWithDina018. Dishing with Hal Miller, Movement CoachHal and Dina trade stories about being held hostage at the family dinner table, recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses, and finding their true potential in a like-minded community.
Hal Miller is a personal trainer and movement coach who loves helping his clients find their path to fitness. After dealing with some personal struggles early in life, Hal began to make a lot of changes starting with bike riding and weight training where he ultimately found encouragement, support, and the gift of seeing that he had a talent for fitness.
You can connect with Hal...
2020-10-2748 minDishWithDina017. Dishing with Rebecca Scott, Sustainability Advocate and Global AdventurerDina and Rebecca discuss indigenous food efforts, plant-based diets for autoimmune support, and the diverse culture within New York City.
Rebecca Scott is the founder of Sustainable Snacks, a Bronx-based natural foods company on a mission to promote public health through better snacking.
After being diagnosed with lupus and making changes to her own diet, Rebecca sought to work with hundreds of clients to help them improve their health outcomes through food and nutrition modifications. Rebecca now promotes plant-based eating through the snacks she creates, her community efforts with Bronx Health REACH, and as part...
2020-10-2046 minDishWithDina016. Dishing with Anyi Rodriguez, Dietetics Student and Future DietitianAnyi and Dina talk about fad diets, body positivity, and cultural sensitivity.
Anyi Rodriguez is a dietetics student on the path to becoming a Registered Dietitian. She enjoys making the most of her time at home by hosting virtual dinner parties with friends and family.
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2020-10-1333 minDishWithDina015. Dishing with Sonia Ahuja, Registered Dietitian and Fitness EnthusiastIn this episode, Sonia and Dina talk about about what it means to prioritize their health, maintaining an open mind when it comes to science, and paving their own paths in the field of dietetics.
Sonia Ahuja is a Registered Dietitian (RD) who grew up in a South Asian household learning Ayurvedic concepts about food and classical homeopathy. She was introduced to weightlifting and physical fitness at a young age which influenced her personal choices over the years, including finding a profession that encompassed the very things she loved for herself.
Sonia has a BS...
2020-10-0652 minDishWithDina014. Season 1: A Dozen DishesDina reflects on a dozen interviews and the guests from Season 1. Stay tuned for Season 2 coming October 2020!
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2020-09-0802 minDishWithDina013. Dishing with Jason Birnbaum, Sleep Specialist and Sourdough Bread MakerJason and Dina trade stories about family dinners, finding a life balance during a pandemic, and recognizing the struggle with sleep disorders.
Jason Birnbaum has had an ever-evolving career path: he was a PhD candidate in psychology/sleep disorders, with a dozen years of experience treating sleep/wake disorders through Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). He also taught psychology at Brooklyn College and was a fellow at the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. He then went onto become a television and film producer for 10 years, and is now selling life insurance when he's not exploring...
2020-09-0152 minDishWithDina012. Dishing with Melinda Saldivar, Student and Social Worker-to-beMelinda and Dina discuss everything from Mexican food and tofu to mental health and therapy.
Melinda Saldivar is a student at Lehman College in the Bronx, NY. She is currently pursuing a degree in English Education for Middle & High School and her long-term goal is to become a social worker. Melinda hopes to make a difference in someone's life by destigmatizing depression and letting people know they're not alone. She's found crocheting and painting to be useful coping methods in her own journey with depression. You can check out Melinda's creative works at https://www.instagram.com...
2020-08-2542 minDishWithDina011. Dishing with Maurice Whyte, Cancer Survivor and Vegan AthleteDina and Maurice discuss living an authentic life and connecting with people through health, wellness, and fitness.
Maurice Whyte was born and raised in Jamaica, and now lives in Queens, New York. As a former student-athlete, he took the college track and field and soccer worlds by storm. He has a BA in Multimedia Journalism and runs a thriving fitness and apparel brand while working towards a certification as a Strengthening and Conditioning Coach.
You can find inspiration on Maurice's online platforms at https://www.instagram.com/zionfit1021/ and https://www.instagram.com/zfit1021_apparel/.
2020-08-1847 minDishWithDina010. Dishing with Anne Elizabeth, Retail and Media Registered DietitianAnne and Dina bond over living off the land, making friends in the virtual space, and “embracing the hell yeah”.
Anne Elizabeth has been a Registered Dietitian for nearly two decades. She has held multiple executive positions with the Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Anne's passions lie in writing, speaking, wellness and, of course, food. Her creative and inspirational outlets are her Embrace the Hell Yeah! blog (which you can check out at http://annecundiffrd.blogspot.com/) and her podcast, Conversations with Anne Elizabeth (https://www.anneelizabethrd.com/podcast).
Anne graduated from Creighton University in O...
2020-08-1145 minDishWithDina009. Dishing with Susan Juray, Runner and Clinical DietitianDina and Susan discuss family recipes, fueling, and following their dreams.
Susan Juray became interested in nutrition after her sister was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. What started off as researching ways to help her sister manage her chronic condition through food and nutrition became a call-to-arms within the field of dietetics. Susan went on to obtain her MS at Hunter College in NYC and completed her Dietetic Internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Susan is currently a clinical dietitian covering the medical and surgical ICU due to COVID-19 response, but her long-term goal as Registered Dietitian is...
2020-08-0440 minDishWithDina008. Dishing with Meredith Price, Plant-based DietitianDina and Meredith discuss being second-career dietitians, life as adjunct lecturers, and transitioning to a plant-based diet.
Meredith Price, MS, RDN, CDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) based out of Brooklyn, NY. She is a second-career dietitian with a BA in film production from Emerson College and several years of experience working as a freelance advertising producer prior to studying nutrition. Meredith received her Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition from Drexel University where she also gained experience in research and teaching.
After working as a retail dietitian, corporate wellness Registered Dietitian, Clinical...
2020-07-2853 minDishWithDina007. Dishing with Diana Franco, Publishing Publicist and Lifelong New YorkerIn this episode, Diana and Dina dish about friendships and careers that have spanned the decades, how to build the perfect lasagna, and the role of media in modern times.
Diana Franco graduated from NYU with a BA in English with a Psychology minor, and from Columbia University with an MA in American Studies. She's worked in publishing for the past 15 years as a publicist and is a lifelong New Yorker who loves hiking and finding new discoveries throughout her city every day. You can learn more about Diana on Instagram at either https://www.instagram.com...
2020-07-211h 10DishWithDina006. Dishing with McKenzie Caldwell, HAES®/Intuitive Eating DietitianIn this episode, McKenzie and Dina dish about bonding over baking, body image issues, and the intuitive eating approach to nutrition counseling.
McKenzie Caldwell, MPH, RDN is a registered dietitian and owner of the Charlotte, NC-based private practice, Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness where she specializes in nutrition therapy for hypothalamic amenorrhea, pregnancy, diabetes, and eating disorders using a weight inclusive approach. McKenzie empowers her clients to look beyond food as they move towards thriving through intuitive eating.
McKenzie attended Cornell University for her BS in Nutritional Sciences and completed her Master of Public Health...
2020-07-1437 minDishWithDina005. Dishing with Dana Wiltshire, Vegan-Vegetarian and Citizen of the WorldDana and Dina talk about homemade meals, honoring your true self, and finding a space to thrive.
Dana Wiltshire is a second-degree undergraduate student at CUNY-Lehman College in the Bronx, NY, where she majors in Political Science and hopes to build a career abroad as a lawyer someday. Hailing from Barbados, Dana is also an activist and considers herself to be a citizen of the world. You can find and follow Dana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rohaniistruth/ and https://www.instagram.com/theepencilpusher/.
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2020-07-071h 11DishWithDina004. Dishing with Adam Ross, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Personal TrainerIn this episode, Adam and Dina discuss the secrets to success: simplicity, consistency, and compassion.
Adam Ross is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN), personal trainer, and a former Division 1 and professional Ice Hockey player. Adam is certified in sports nutrition from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) and holds on-campus dietitian roles at St. John’s University, SUNY Purchase, SUNY College at Old Westbury, and LIU Post.
Adam also provides results-driven nutrition coaching through his own private practice, AR Nutrition.
You can find and follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.co...
2020-06-3058 minDishWithDina003. Dishing with Limor Tabib, Dietetic Intern and Recipe DeveloperLimor and Dina talk about growing up in an immigrant household, learning about food freedom, and living a life of positivity.
Limor Tabib is a recent graduate from Penn State University where she earned a B.S. in Nutritional Science. She'll be pursuing a dietetic internship and master’s degree with LIU Post in Fall 2020. Limor enjoys travel, cooking, baking, and recipe development. You can find and follow her at https://www.instagram.com/tasteandtravel/.
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2020-06-2352 minDishWithDina002. Dishing with Stephanie Shane, Doctor of Physical TherapyDina and Stephanie discuss school sports, recovering from injuries, and the importance in moving our bodies.
Dr. Stephanie Shane specializes in caring for the busy New Yorker in her practice, House of Physical Therapy, a boutique medical office. Athletes, office workers, weekend warriors, and new moms receive a high level of personal treatment from Dr. Shane who has also developed close relationships with fitness instructors, personal trainers, and healthcare providers in NYC to connect the entire wellness cycle.
Dr. Shane is a graduate from Stony Brook University. With a background in both Biology and Psychology, s...
2020-06-1655 minDishWithDina001. Let's Dish!Meet your host, Dina R. D'Alessandro, MS, RDN, and learn more about what to expect in the episodes to come. Visit dishwithdina.com or follow @dishwithdina on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and most other social media platforms. Send comments and questions to info@dishwithdina.com.
Dina is a Registered Dietitian and dedicated nutrition professional with over 20 years of experience in the culinary, corporate, and healthcare industries. She holds a BA in Communication and an MS in Nutrition. She is the founder of DishWithDina, a virtual platform where she is committed to helping people embrace and develop new relationships...
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