DishWithDina

TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: disordered eating, weight, dieting --- 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 b...

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 You can connect with Dina on Instagram ( ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dishwithdina/⁠ ⁠) and check out...

In this kickoff episode to Season 7, Dina dishes about the various types of diabetes and the value in working with a Registered Dietitian. You can connect with Dina on Instagram ( ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dishwithdina/ ⁠) and check out her website at https://dishwithdina.com/ . If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others! You can also submit listener f...

Dina reflects on another dozen interviews and recaps guest interviews from Season 6. Stay tuned for Season 7 coming early November 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. If you enjoyed this podcast, plea...

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 return...

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 lifestyl...

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 addict...

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 nut...

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...

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 st...

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 them...

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...

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 corporat...

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 ov...

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...

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 martia...

Dina 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. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe,...

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, r...

TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: disordered eating, weight, dieting --- 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 the...

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...

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...

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...

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 owne...

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 c...

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 Language...