Empowered Nutrition

Do you have a child struggling with Crohn's or other digestive issues? Or maybe you find yourself struggling with digestive complications? Do you find that you are surrounded by more questions than answers? We feel you and want to help! We called on GI functional dietitian, Jennifer Masters (AKA GI Jennifer) and talked about her specific pediatric Crohn's case study. Ultimately, we all want to kno...

Dr. Addie Holzmann has joined us for an incredible conversation surrounding pelvic floor and ALL THINGS related to exercise, hormones, and breathwork. They all play a specific role in your life post-partum. Have you ever wondered what you could do to feel more support and efficiency during your workouts and PT sessions post-partum and beyond? We answered all of your questions and then some about h...

Think that the ketogenic was just a trendy diet a few years ago? Not so fast! The ketogenic diet is here to stay and we called on the Keto Katz to explain why they have built a whole business around it. Best friends, registered dietitian, Lisa Mislevy, and expert keto cook, Anna Sherman, have teamed up in and are here to discuss all about the ketogenic diet today! Ironically, it is right on time w...

If you're listening to this, you may already know a thing or two about macronutrients. But what does it really break down to? Is there a special formula for everyone? Is tracking your macros the optimal way to reach your health goals? We get into it with Dr. Ashley Dwyer on today's podcast: The Myths about Macros! Today, we cover: How did Dr. Dwyer start her practice? What is the main coaching str...

Think that problems with your gut health only impact digestive symptoms? Think again! In this talk, we discuss the research on how imbalances of the gut microbiome can promote risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and metabolic syndrome. We'll also share some practical tips for how to improve this problem if you struggle with your weight and metabolism. Today, we get into: The function of...

Do you ever feel like there is so much information out there about toxins that it's almost too much information? We also understand that the concept of toxins, both food and environmental, can be daunting. That's why we are taking out all of the guess work and giving it to you straight when it comes to what is happening around you, toxicity wise. You might first be wondering "don't we have a great...

Are you or someone you know struggling with fertility? You're not alone! Fertility obstacles come in many different shapes and sizes, and we called on expert Ayla Barmmer, MS, RDN, LDN, to help shed light on a different perspective that is much less talked about. What does nutrition therapy look like regarding male fertility wellness? Find out on today's podcast! In our newest episode, we cover: F...

For the first time on the podcast, we are talking all about Type One Diabetes in this exciting deep dive with holistic and Restorative Dietitian , Therese Martinez! Navigating type 1 diabetes at any age can pose different challenges, and Therese wants to make it feel as simple as possible. In this episode, we talk about the modern approaches to type 1 diabetes, such as: Misinformation upon type 1...

We know that helping your child through skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or other uncomfortable symptoms can be challenging. That's why we called on expert Jennifer Brand MPH, MS, CNS to help you feel more comfortable navigating those rashes and getting down to the root of the problem! Join me for our discussion where we take the guess work out of you and your child's skin journey and gi...

Join me for a discussion with fellow Registered Dietitian and global expert on food sustainability, Diana Rodgers.  Diana and I both have a 'beef' to pick with the Blue Zones.  Listen in on this discussion in which we both share what we have found in terms of: The nutritional adequacy of the diet Overall confounding factors in healthy aging aside from diet  The flaws in the research supporting the...

Are you interested in the methods and tactics that functional nutrition dietitians incorporate into their practice? We get deep into it with another functional RD, Victoria Coglianese in our newest episode of the Empowered Nutrition Podcast! In our chat, we cover: - Personal stories about getting into the functional medicine realm - Diet culture - What are Victoria's (and also Erin's) methods and...

On todays' episode, you will learn from GI expert and RD Katie Lovitt how gut health and weight are connected. We will chat about her tested approach for improving both digestive symptoms and metabolism! In this episode: - How imbalances in bacteria impact your calorie and starch digestion and calorie absorption - How your gut impacts the production of anti-inflammatory short-chain fatty acids, an...

Do you or someone you love struggle with ADHD and don't know what could help with symptoms associated with it? Are you curious of what the root cause may be? We discuss some possible dietary links and how to alleviate symptoms in this most recent podcast. We also recognize the complexity of both the gut microbiome and ADHD, but we are here to discuss patterns found in recent research. We take a sh...

Is your metabolism "up to speed" to help you live a lean and healthy lifestyle? In this week's podcast, we're looking at the four main contributing factors to healing your metabolism to help yourself live in the lifestyle that you desire.    Are you controlling your blood sugar levels? Are you eating enough protein in your diet, proportionally? Are your cells healthy enough to process proper energ...

We asked for questions, and you delivered! It turns out, most people are curious about the same thing—what would help me get out of a weight loss plateau? In our newest podcast episode, we dive deeper into the nine most common obstacles that are blocking our weight loss journey. In a quick way, we help with nine different areas that oftentimes need a little bit of TLC in the health department: Are...

What the research says about women and time-restricted feeding. Join me as I discuss my findings from a manuscript that I wrote during my doctorate program on intermittent fasting on women, specifically. We will discuss the results whether implementing intermittent fasting or time restricted feeding into your lifestyle may benefit you in your health journey. In this episode, we will answer: What q...

Anttoni Aniebonam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Veri,  a food intelligence company that helps people understand their optimal diet to improve the state of their metabolic health. Numbers wise, Veri raised $4 million in funding to start shipping its glucose sensor, and has over 50,000 people on its waitlist. Anttoni Aniebonam was also the Board Member and Co-Founder of Kiuas for nearly 5 years, as w...

Tracy Brown, RD, LD/N is a trauma informed nutrition therapist/eating disorder dietitian, stress recovery coach and nutrition counseling skills teacher. She walks beside people wanting to heal their relationship with food and weight as well as feel safer and less stressed in their bodies. Since 2006, she has guided people one on one and in groups in healing from disordered eating and chronic dieti...

Amanda Nighbert is a registered dietitian specializing in weight loss nutrition. Her passion and purpose is to empower others to break the "all or nothing mindset" and find sustainable change for long term weight loss success. She presented this powerful message on the Ted X stage March of 2021. With 20 years of knowledge and experience under her belt, she provides upper level nutrition education...

Leisha Drews is an RN, FDN-P and women's health educator with a passion for holistic women's healthcare. She believes that there is so much more to hormone health than just "getting by" or using band-aid solutions to cover up symptoms and loves to help her clients get to the root cause of their hormone and gut issues so they can have better energy, better periods, and feel like themselves again (e...

Anabelle Clebaner is a women's health dietitian who specializes in functional nutrition for fertility. Anabelle is a featured member of the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine practice group, a yoga teacher, and has led several women's meditation retreats. She is passionate about women's health and is honored to be doing the work she is doing in helping women achieve healthy pregnanc...

I find, in my practice, that I encounter clients with eating disorders or disordered eating regularly. As nutrition professionals, it is important for us to be able to work cohesively with the mental health professionals that are treating these clients and stay updated on current treatment plans.  Are you a nutritionist that sees these types of patients? Do you want to know more about what metal h...

As a Functional Medicine M.D., Dr. Peter Kozlowski uses a broad array of tools to find the source of the body's dysfunction: he takes the time to listen to his patients and plots their history on a timeline, considering what makes them unique and co-creating with them a truly individualized care plan. Currently he works with patients online and in person via his Chicago, Illinois and Bozeman, Mont...

In this episode, Camille Martin divulges topics she covers in her book Love To Lose: Love Your Life and Watch the Weight Lose Itself. Camille Martin is a registered dietitian, health blogger, and senior technical editor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She is also a former chronic dieter who wasted nearly 25 years of her life on a diet. In her book, Love To Lose: Love Your Life...

Want to learn how functional medicine fits into the modern healthcare model? On this week's podcast we discuss the in's and out's of functional medicine and how it can be applied to your overall health with Dr. Aaron Hartman. Dr. Hartman's journey with functional medicine started when he & his wife adopted their first daughter from foster care. She has cerebral palsy & countless dietary issues. Th...