In this episode, Dianne speaks with NTI graduate Kimsey Self. Kimsey is an integrative nutritionist with a Master's degree in Natural Medicine and Master Nutrition Therapist certification from NTI. She is also the founder of Progressive Health and Wellness , a virtual practice where she and her team help people find answers and solutions to nagging, chronic health conditions. **Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page . Are you ready to start your journ...
Oct 07, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Welcome back to the NTI PodTalk! In this episode, Dianne speaks with Dr. Sam Berne, a holistically-minded optometrist. Dr. Sam's mission is to be a trusted source of information and provide the necessary tools to help solve eye-related problems using science-based methods. Dr. Sam Berne has been in private practice in New Mexico for over 25 years and where he works with patients to improve their vision and overall wellness through holistic methods. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvani...
Sep 23, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Thank you for listening to the NTI PodTalk! We are taking a break for the remainder of summer 2022. We will be back this fall with more interviews with new guests from in and around the NTI community. In the meantime, be sure to check out older episodes. Also, like and subscribe to the NTI PodTalk in your favorite podcast app to be sure you will get notified when new episodes are available. We'll see you again soon! Can't wait for another episode and want to start your journey in holistic health...
Aug 05, 2022•1 min
In this episode of the NTI PodTalk we welcome back Laura Waldo, the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) Legislative Affairs Specialist. She shares all that NANP Legislative Affairs has been working on this legislative session. Dianne and Laura also take a deep dive into what the Scope of Practice is for Holistic Nutrition Professionals. About Laura Waldo, NTP, BCHN®: Laura Waldo has more than 20 years of experience in the Information Technology sector where she worked as a con...
Jul 08, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Today Dianne interviews Stefan Karg, the Program Manager for Sprout City Farms. Sprout City Farms builds educational urban farms to engage communities, strengthen neighborhood resiliency, and root farmers in the city. They envision a thriving local food system supported by a network of accessible city farms which nourish, and are nourished by, their surrounding communities. Their farms serve as a platform for education, health, food justice advocacy, ecological stewardship, community wealth buil...
Jun 17, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In today’s episode, Dianne interviews Dr. Tracy McCubbin of Radiance Functional Medicine in Denver, CO. Dr. Tracy employs 2 NTI graduates and 1 NTI student in her business and she talks more about what pushed her to employ nutrition therapists as part of her staff. We also talk more about her experience and background, along with advice she would give other doctors or professionals looking to hire nutrition therapists. Dr. Tracy McCubbin is a physician with over 30 years of experience in the med...
Jun 03, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In today’s episode of the NTI PodTalk, Dianne interviews Sandor Ellix Katz, a fermentation revivalist. His books Wild Fermentation and the Art of Fermentation, along with the hundreds of fermentation workshops he has taught around the world, have helped to catalyze a broad revival of the fermentation arts. A self-taught experimentalist who lives in rural Tennessee, the New York Times calls him “one of the unlikely rock stars of the American food scene.” Sandor is the recipient of a James Beard a...
May 20, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Introducing Andrea Nordling, entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Build a Profitable Practice . Hi, I'm Andrea! I show holistic nutritionists and health coaches how to build a profitable, impactful online practice and make consistent income every month in their biz without using social media. Yep, I practice what I preach: When I deleted all my social media profiles and business pages, my business grew exponentially. And yours can, too! >>> Be sure to check out the Free Course Andrea ...
May 06, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 41
On today’s episode of the NTI PodTalk, Dianne interviews Jennifer Peters, the owner of Just BE Kitchen. If you are not already familiar, Just BE Kitchen is a restaurant located in Denver that focuses on serving mindful mouthfuls to their community. Their menu is 100% free of gluten, grain, corn, soy, legume, and refined sugar and 99% dairy-free. Their goal is to nourish guests & show you don’t have to avoid traditional dishes you love & that eating healthy can make you feel full and sati...
Apr 22, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 40
In today’s episode of the NTI PodTalk, Dianne interviews Jamie McKeown, Education & Brand Activation Manager for WishGarden Herbs. Jamie McKeown has over 14 years of experience in Education & Brand Development for the Natural Products Industry. She started her career in the industry at Karyn’s, a pioneering wellness company in Chicago, IL. In that role, she worked with hundreds of clients on achieving health goals and helped build a line of all-natural supplements and beauty care. Jamie’...
Apr 08, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 39
On this special episode, Dianne sits down with our first repeat guest— NTI instructors Kristen Burkett and Kelly Hatke for a sunnyside chat about the immense value nutrition therapy provided by qualified practitioners can offer. They discuss common issues that almost everyone faces. One being, so many people do not understand how food can greatly influence their health. And two, those that do understand those implications, may still find themselves confused by the conflicting information that is...
Mar 25, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 38
In today’s episode, Dianne interviews our online A&P instructor and NTI graduate, Priscilla Condon. They cover topics ranging from Priscilla’s educational background, to why she loves teaching at NTI, and what her favorite food is! Priscilla has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The State University of New York and a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. She worked as a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner for 25 years in private practice and as adjunct faculty at...
Mar 11, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In today’s episode, Dianne interviews NFC graduate, Yoga Therapist, and Wellness Coach, Beth McCarthy. Beth graduated from the Natural Food Chef program in 2018, and since has opened a thriving business in Monument, CO. Beth came to visit the NFC Fall 2021 cohort to talk about her experience and give words of wisdom to our soon to be Natural Food Chefs. She was a popular addition to the curriculum and had such wonderful information to share. Today, she talks more about her experiences and what m...
Feb 25, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Today, Dianne interviews one of our online instructors, Dr. Meg Hammel. Dr. Meg leads our Research and Communications and Independent Study courses. Today she tells us more about her background, what she loves most about teaching at NTI, and what her specialty is in her practice as a Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Megan Hammel is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor based in Denver, Colorado where she specializes in Pediatric Health and Family Medicine. Graduating with Honors from the National Univer...
Feb 11, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Listen in while Dianne interviews NTI’s online Weight Management and Sports Nutrition Instructor and NTI graduate, Lauren Friarson. They talk about all things ranging from why Lauren chose NTI for her holistic nutrition education, what she is doing now as a practicing Master Nutrition Therapist, to what her favorite part about teaching at NTI is. Lauren has been practicing nutrition, coaching one-on-one, and educating others for nearly two decades. Lauren’s greatest passion is assisting people t...
Jan 28, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Listen in while Dianne interviews one of our Administration Staff Members, Karen Hardy. Karen is not only a member of our staff, but she is also a graduate of both of our programs at NTI. Karen is the caring voice you have most likely exchanged emails with or spoken to on the phone if you are a student or graduate. She is an administrative expert who pays extra attention to details. Karen loves good conversation, is the best person to wordsmith with, and is a great storyteller. We appreciate her...
Jan 14, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In today’s episode, Dianne interviews Matthew Graylin, a previous Natural Food Chef student. Matthew, unfortunately, joined the Natural Food Chef Program in the Fall of 2019-2020. While he enjoyed the portion of the program he was able to complete, this was the year the world was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. He was unable to finish his studies, but since then has gone on to pursue BIG international opportunities for his career in the food industry. Listen in to hear more about his journey, h...
Dec 17, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In today’s episode, Dianne interviews Jordyn Icenhower, a recent graduate of the Nutrition Therapist Master program. Jordyn sought employment after graduation as opposed to going into private practice. Dianne talks to her about her work experiences and what her future goals are as an NTM. Jordyn is a Nutrition Therapist Master specializing in gut health and hormonal dysregulation. Her own personal life and health experiences have led her to the amazing world of holistic health where she’s discov...
Dec 03, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Driven by strong will and grit, Julie Ebert manages Ebert Family Farms with her husband Kres. Julie grew up working with her family on a 5000-acre beef and buffalo ranch in Nebraska. She went on to get a degree in Business and worked in retail and fulfillment management after college. However, her passion for working outdoors, and her curiosity about health and nutrition led to starting a raw dairy. The dairy has been operated for 16 years and is run by Julie and her husband Kres, who is a 4th g...
Nov 12, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Luke has been in practice for more than 18 years and has successfully treated thousands of clients. A national expert on metabolic health, botanical medicine, functional medicine, and movement, he’s presented at national conferences and online. As a consultant, equipment designer, and product formulator in the hemp industry, Luke has worked with clients in Europe, Asia, and throughout North America to bring scientific rigor and excellence in extraction and formulation. He’s taught hundreds of co...
Oct 29, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The GrowHaus is a business located in the heart of Denver. Their mission is to cultivate community-driven food justice through education and food access. They offer food distribution programming and educational opportunities related to growing and cooking food, as well as overall wellness. They strive to be a community-driven organization, meaning their goal is to have all programs led and implemented by members of their community. They are successful when youth, families, and communities are em...
Oct 22, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Introducing Greg Durocher. Greg is a new instructor at NTI, teaching the Business Readiness and Coaching Skills course. Greg brings his diverse background and expertise in entrepreneurship to the online classroom. Greg is the co-founder and CEO at SafeRide4Kids.com , a successful e-commerce business. In 2014, Greg was looking for ways to expand Safe Ride 4 Kids and knew that he needed a formal business plan to present when seeking funding, whether that be a loan or investors. He founded the Smal...
Oct 08, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Today, Dianne interviews Natural Food Chef and Nutrition Therapist Master, Jacqui Gabel. Jacqui is a graduate of both of NTI’s programs and is one of our chef instructors for the Natural Food Chef Program. Today, Dianne interviews her about her experience in our programs, how she is using her certifications, and what her favorite parts are about teaching aspiring Natural Food Chefs. Jacqui’s enthusiasm for travel, wellbeing and human connection has led her to kitchens throughout the U.S., South ...
Sep 24, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Today, Dianne interviews Kate Kavanaugh, the owner of Western Daughters Butcher Shop and Nutrition Therapist Master student at NTI. Western Daughters is a grass-fed and pasture-raised butcher shop located in Denver Colorado. Their focus is on how food can heal land, bodies, and communities and we are all big fans of their business and mission at NTI! Kate Kavanaugh talks today about what led her to start Western Daughters, why she chose NTI for her holistic nutrition education, and what her futu...
Sep 10, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Today, Dianne interviews our classroom Anatomy and Physiology and Weight Management and Sports Nutrition instructor, Tami Miller. Tune in to hear more about Tami’s background and what she loves most about teaching in the classroom at Nourish House. Tami Miller is the owner of Sage Nutrition Coaching, Inc . in Wheat Ridge, CO— @sagenutritioncoaching on Instagram. Her educational background is in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Mycology, and Nutrition. Tami did research at the University of Color...
Aug 27, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Today, Dianne interviews recent Natural Food Chef graduate, Mason Spendow, on his experience in the NFC program, what steps he took to relocate for the program, and what he is doing now that he is a Certified Natural Food Chef. Mason is a 2021 graduate of NTI’s Natural Food Chef Program who focuses on retreat catering and private chef opportunities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mason feels food is much more than just something people consume when hungry. Food is the sacred fuel that people derive t...
Aug 13, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Today, we are flipping the script, and the NTI office staff is interviewing the School Owner and Director, Dianne Koehler. Dianne graduated from Nutrition Therapy Institute in 2007. Since graduating she has become a teacher and active community speaker. She has continued her education through additional training in holistic health, high-level wellness, herbal therapeutics, functional blood chemistry analysis, and functional endocrinology. She has been an instructor at NTI for more than 10 years ...
Jul 30, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Welcome back to NTI PodTalks, today Dianne speaks with Adrienne, one of the owners of Corner Post Meats . Corner Post Meats provides customers exceptional forest-raised pork and grass-finished beef, and it partners with other exceptional producers of wild-caught fish and pastured poultry. Adrienne strives to be a driving force behind healthy, tasty meat shipped to families nationwide and to select restaurants in Colorado. She knows firsthand how important it is for people to trust where their fo...
Jul 16, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Today, Dianne interviews Chef Tracy Spalding, the Lead Chef Instructor for NTI’s Natural Food Chef Program. Chef Tracy has had a natural understanding and love for cooking since she was a teenager. Her culinary passion, in combination with extensive travels, exposed her to the world’s cuisines. As an adult, she tested recipes for a variety of cookbooks and she has studied with many culinary experts in Spain, Zanzibar, India, and Italy. She graduated from NTI’s Natural Food Chef program in 2014 a...
Jul 02, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Welcome back to NTI PodTalk, our interview series where we talk to interesting people about why they love nutrition, how they use it in their lives, and how being a part of NTI has impacted them. Today, Dianne interviews an NTI Natural Food Chef Graduate, Haley Peck. Haley is the owner and Head Chef of Nourish Natural Foods, LLC . Haley earned her undergraduate degree in Public Health from Syracuse University and went to earn a Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University...
Jun 18, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 19
