Simply Functional Nutrition with Katy

Arielle is a therapist who specializes in anxiety, with a particular focus on helping women who struggle with people-pleasing and perfectionism. She is a firm believer in a holistic approach to mental health and love creating a supportive environment for healing and growth. When she's not being a therapist, she's a mom to an amazing little guy and a dog. She loves being able to help wome...

If you have ever struggled to "do it all" - healthy lifestyle, showing up for your family, working... Well, Whitney and I can relate. And in this week's episode, we tag team it as we dive in to the practical how to's of managing all the responsibilities we as women, wives and mothers carry. Whitney has a passion for wellness and motherhood - and she has married the two through...

This week's episode is all about choosing safer when it comes to personal care and home products we choose. The products around our home and on our body can be laden with potentially harmful ingredients. Amy helps us know what red flags to look out for and how to make safer swaps.  Amy has been a pharmacist for 16+ years, with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with board certification in Geriatrics...

This week, I am diving in to how YOU can manage your PCOS and Insulin Resistance, without having to go on medication. You CAN manage your symptoms without medicine - approaching your IR from a holistic approach. Katy provides 5 specific ways you can start managing your IR today - and done well, these tips can give you dramatic improvement to your symptoms. ------------------------------ Follow alo...

This week we are diving into what healing from a holistic approach can look like!    Carla is a friend of mine that has joined us this week, with an intriguing and winding journey in healing her thyroid, gut and immune system. Having been warned that she was on track towards a Lupus diagnosis, Carla started asking questions and followed her intuition towards FINALLY finding the correct diagnosis....

This week's guest is a true gem. Ellie and I had such a wonderful time breaking down metabolic mastery for women in their 20s, 30s, and beyond! With an integrative and functional approach to women, you will learn simple tools and ways to maximize your hormone health - starting today. A little bit about Ellie:  As a biochemist and functionally trained dietitian, Ellie Kempton loves exploring w...

For this season's intro episode - I am starting high level with 4 things you can do TODAY that will change the trajectory of your health.  Whether you are looking to lose weight, or just be the healthiest version of you - all 4 tips are applicable for any age and stage! (And I bet tip number 4 might surprise you...) Follow along with me for more here: IG - @simplyspencer_ Website: www. Simply...

This week, I take a deep dive into safer water with founder of The Goodfor Company, Jane Emma. We chat why it is so important to make the switch to safer water, what toxins and contaminants to look for, and where to start with detoxing your home's water supply!  Find Jane at: www.thegoodforco.com IG: @thegoodforco Katy Spencer, RDN, LDN Simply Spencer Nutrition www. SimplySpencer.com IG: @sim...

On today's episode we discuss key nutrients to focus on during postpartum recovery and if breastfeeding - and what foods those nutrients are in! We also talk other practical ways to prep your body for recovery and other areas of focus for the smoothest transition and healing possible. Find Katy: IG - @simplyspencer_ website - www. SimplySpencer.com 

Christine is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist specializing in helping women master their hormones so that they can ditch the uncomfortable symptoms around their periods that they've been told are "normal" and finally feel like they are in complete control of their health.  Her journey into the world of holistic and alternative modalities began after getting off of birth control an...

On our season 2 opening episode, Kaely and I unpack the role that stress plays on the female hormones. We talk ways to reduce stress through food and lifestyle modification, so that we can best support our female hormones. You can find Kaely on instagram @kaelyrd or through her website, www.kaelyrd.com. We hope you enjoy the show! Katy Spencer, RDN, LDN Simply Spencer Nutrition www. SimplySpencer....

With the holidays front and center this time of year, the thought of gathering together with friends and family to share a meal can often be anxiety inducing for many. In this episode, we talk mindset and practical tips on how best to approach the holidays and food; allowing us to be totally connected with our loved ones, and not overrun by stress around food. Find me at: IG: @simplyspencer_ websi...

Buckle up for this week's episode as Erin and I dive into the world of nutrition and how foods can impact inflammation and autoimmune conditions. In this episode, we talk common foods that may trigger inflammatory responses, the levels of autoimmunity and how food is related, best practices for eating to fight inflammation, and more.  A little bit about Erin: Erin Holt is a board-certified in...

We are talking PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is a hormonal imbalance that plagues between 5-10% of American women. A huge number! If you are someone that suspects you might have PCOS, or have been diagnosed with PCOS but have been left feeling like you don't know the next step in managing your symptoms - this episode is for you. We talk symptoms of PCOS, what might trigger PCOS, an...

This week we are deep diving right into the top things to look for when shopping prepackaged foods. Prepackaged and convenience foods are directly related to the rise in inflammatory conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. Tune in as I walk us through the importance of reading food labels, what modified starches are, and better alternatives to seed oils.  Find Katy at: www...

This week, Kelsey Smith - performance dietitian - and I sit down and chat fueling intentionally for fitness. Covering prior to exercise, during and after, this is an episode jam packed with information for all of us out there trying to intentionally fuel our bodies throughout exercise and recovery. Is there a protein threshold? Are carbs or protein better for exercise? What about preworkout? We co...

Taking a pause to enjoy the change of seasons as we dive in to Fall here in Nashville. Stay tuned as we pick up our Diet Debunking series next week with an all new episode.  -Katy

As we dive in to our first Diet Debunking episode of the series, we are laying the groundwork for a healthy relationship with food by tackling mindset and perceptions around food and 'wellness'. Join me and Meredith as we dive into Intuitive Eating and food freedom. And yes, we answer the question - do you really get to eat pizza whenever you want?  Meredith Renshaw is a registered and l...

Join me for the start of my Diet Debunking series, where we are going to dive in to the topic of diet culture and the detrimental effect it has had on the long term health of so many. With this mindset shift, we will be looking at what it means to manage your wellness and ditch the never ending cycle of diet culture comparison and disappointment. Stay tuned as we cover stress management, sleep hyg...

Join me this week as I dive in to gut health with functional RD, Allie Murphy. We take the time to dive in and explore the world of gut health, including bloating, gas, regularity, gut microbiome balance and more. This week's episode is all about ways you can take steps towards healing your gut from the inside out! Guest speaker: Allie Murphy, MS, RD, LD IG: @restordbyallie 

This week, we are talking nutrition prior to conception, and nutrition in early pregnancy. In working with nutrition clients, there are some frequently asked questions that come up time and again. And in today's episode, that's what we will talking on! There is SO much to cover in the world of nutrition during pregnancy, that this topic deserves a number of episodes. So get comfy and tun...

For our first episode, we will be diving in to all things blood sugar balance. Balancing blood sugar is at the heart of wellness - no matter who you are or where you are in life, balancing blood sugar benefits you! Blood sugar balance is directly related to improved health, sustained energy, and the prevention of chronic illness. In this episode, you will hear the  What, Why and How to balance blo...