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| About This Episode | Looking for a new way to spice up your resume while learning about another culture? Today, we're learning how to make this decision from two study abroad veterans: Boston University student Brandy Moser , and Ilse Damkoehler , who works with BU Study Abroad. They'll share their valuable knowledge and teach us how to choose the right program for you! Thank you for listening!...

| About This Episode | Setting a New Year’s resolutions is easy. Keeping it is hard. We're kicking off season 3 with Keri Gans, MS, RD, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps for a Thinner You . Keri will teach us how to set — and actually keep — our healthy resolutions. With proper planning and small steps, anyone can start fresh! Thank you for listening! Check out The Keri Report: https://ker...

| About This Episode | Season two is officially complete! In this recap episode, we have taken clips from each segment this season to give you an overview that will leave you wanting more. Listen to this episode to hear some quick tips then go back and listen to episodes that intrigue you.  We are so thankful for our Spot On! listeners, and we cannot wait for season three!  Thank you for...

| About This Episode | It's good for your wallet, the environment, and your wardrobe. This week on Spot On! we're talking thrifting with Jessica Vuong. Jessica is a recent college grad who wants to help us reduce our carbon footprint by shopping second-hand. This episode is chock full of tips for anyone who wants to save money, shop sustainably, and thrive in the thrift store! Check out Jessica's...

| About This Episode | This week on Spot On! we're talking snacks. Americans love to snack, but we're not snacking smartly. The most popular snacks? Chips and chocolate. On this week's episode, we talk with Rachel Paul, PhD, RD, of the College Nutritionist. Listen to find out the reasons behind why we snack, and how we can choose snacks that are healthy, delicious, and convenient. Thank you for li...

| About This Episode | Do you trust farmers to have your best interest and health in mind?  Leah McGrath, a dietitian for almost 25 years, does! Leah has spent the last eight years visiting farms of all types and sizes.  This week Leah joins us on Spot On! to talk about what actually happens at farms, and why everyone should hug a farmer.  Enjoy this episode of Spot On! and don't fo...

| About This Episode | Can coupons really save you money, or are they just a waste of time? This week on Spot On!, we are joined by Joanie Demer of the Krazy Coupon Lady. Joanie and her partner, Heather Wheeler, built the Krazy Coupon Lady to help save you money using coupons with their FREE app! Listen to find out more about how to easily save money on groceries, restaurants, and more.  Enjo...

| About This Episode | Oat milk, almond, coconut, soy... are you dizzy yet?  This week on Spot On! we are joined by Jill Castle, Registered Dietitian & Pediatric Nutritionist. Jill gave us insight into how these plant-based milks are made, and how they stack up nutritionally to traditional cow's milk. Want to know which milk is best for your lifestyle? Tune in to find out! Enjoy this epis...

| About This Episode | Thinking beyond the concern of plastic used for bottled water, do you actually know what you're drinking? Where does this water come from? Is it safe, or can it more dangerous than using the tap? This week on Spot On!, we are joined by Ryan Felton, an Investigative Reporter from Consumer Reports. Ryan has years of experience as an investigative reporter, and he has spent the...

| About This Episode | Is fresh food really best? Frozen foods and frozen meals get a bad rep, but could they actually have the same or MORE nutritional value than fresh foods? Nutritionist Heather Mangieri joins us this week on Spot On! to explain how frozen foods are created, and if you should stock your freezer with them or keep them out. Enjoy this episode of Spot On! and don't forget to subsc...

| About This Episode | The trend of clean eating has gone beyond the notion of eating fresh fruits and vegetables to a dangerous place.  This week we are joined by Dr. Paula Quatromoni, the Chair of the Department of Health Sciences and Associate Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Boston University. She also has clinical expertise in a variety of areas including sports nutrition and e...

| About This Episode | Ever wonder why you miss your pets more than your parents at college? Well, there might be a way to help that while reducing your stress too! THERAPY DOGS! This week we invited Cara Guenthur and her adorable therapy dog, Otis, to the studio for more information about therapy dogs and how they can help people in college and in the workplace! Enjoy this episode of Spot On! and...

| About This Episode |  Does meal prep intimidate you? Where should you even begin? And why is everyone obsessed with it?  This week on Spot On! we explain everything a beginner should know about meal prep to be the most successful, including what NOT to do. We welcome back Toby Amidor, MS RD CDN, an expert on meal prep! Shes the author of the best-selling cookbooks "Smart Meal Prep for...

| About This Episode | Most people have a daily skincare routine, but they are missing a major element in having healthy skin... the DIET!  Dr. Patricia Farris, a dermatologist and professor at Tulane University, joins us this week on Spot On! to talk about how the food you're putting into your body has a huge effect on the look and feel of your skin. Could you actually fight aging with a for...

| About this Episode | WELCOME TO SEASON TWO OF SPOT ON! In our season premiere, we are joined by Marci Evans, a registered dietitian who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and body image concerns with a passion for neuroscience. Marci explains the science behind how Instagram affects your brain and how it can change your emotions on a chemical level beyond your control.  Enjoy...

| About this Episode | This is the last episode of season one of Spot On! We take the highlights from all 13 episodes to give you some quick health and wellness tips. Go back and listen to any episode after getting a taste from this recap. Host Dr. Joan Salge Blake thanks all Spot On! listeners for supporting throughout season one. Stay tuned for season two in the Fall!   Enjoy this episode o...

| About this Episode | What would you change about your college experience if you could?   On this episode of Spot On! we are joined by Betsey Goldwasser, graduate of Boston University, and Blake Bengier, senior at Boston College. They share their top tips for you to get the most out of your four years in college, no matter if you're an incoming freshman or last semester senior. &nb...

| About this Episode |  Take a break from watching Netflix to listen to this episode of Spot On! How guilty should you actually feel about bingeing your favorite show on Netflix? Could there be benefits to this behavior?  We are joined by Sarah Krongard, a doctoral candidate within the Division of Emerging Media Studies at Boston University. Sarah recommends practicing critical consumpti...

| About the Episode | A study by the NIH found that 1 in 4 college students report academic consequences from drinking alcohol, but why? What actually happens to your body when you drink? And how much is too much? On this episode of Spot On!, we are joined by the amazing Ginger Hultin, creator of virtual practice Champagne Nutrition. She shares her knowledge about drinking alcohol while in college...

| About this Episode | Vegetarianism and plant-based diets are booming in the media. But are these veggies doing it the right way?  This episode of Spot On! is a beginner's guide to the world of vegetarianism! We are joined by the Plant-Powered Dietitian, Sharon Palmer of sharonpalmer.com. Sharon has authored many articles and books sharing her expertise in the world of plant-based foods and...

| About this Episode | Social media may have a greater effect on how you perceive your body image than you think...  On this episode of Spot On! we are joined by Dr. Roberto Olivardia, a Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Olivardia specializes in body image problems and eating disorders for boys and men, and tells the Spot On! listeners where these problems can...

| About this Episode | NO MORE EXCUSES! Healthy eating can be easy AND affordable, if you do it the right way. On this episode of Spot On! we dish on tips to eat healthy on a tight budget. We are joined by Clare Murphy, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist at the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center at Boston University.  Listen to learn how to eat healthy without breaking the bank AND how to red...

| About this Episode | What is the deal with intermittent fasting? Is it unhealthy to deprive your body for long periods of time, or can it be a helpful tool for weight management? On this episode of Spot On!, we discuss if intermittent fasting should be used and in what contexts. We are joined by the amazing Dr. James Hill, co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry and of America on the...

| About this Episode | What do you know about the Freshman 15? Do you believe it is inevitable or completely avoidable? This episode of Spot On! will reveal if this looming idea is actually myth or reality. We also discuss healthy habits all college students could put to use! Rachel Reynolds from the Sargent Choice Nutrition Center at Boston University joins us. Check out their website: http://www...

| About this Episode | You either hate them or you love them... ROOMMATES! Are you struggling to see eye to eye with your roommate? Need some advice on how to make living with others less painful?  This episode of Spot On! is here to help everyone that shares their space with another. We know it can be stressful, so we brought on student and reporter, Abigail Freeman to share her amazing tips.  Ch...