Episode 32 features Drew Hemler MS, RDN Drew Hemler is an internationally accredited registered dietitian providing communications & education consulting services for individual, non-profit & corporate clientele throughout Ontario, Canada & the U.S for more than eight years. Drew serves as faculty member of Buffalo State University’s undergraduate Dietetics and graduate Multidisciplinary Studies programs, helping build student & practitioner know-why & know-how in scope, stan...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Episode 31 features David Gee PhD, and Ethan Bergman PhD, RDN Today is a day to celebrate 2 nutrition stalwarts in Washington State, as we celebrate the retirement of Dr. David Gee (43 years at Central Washington University) and Dr. Ethan Bergman RDN (38 years at Central Washington University). Both have been influential on a state and national level winning awards, conducting research, educating the future dietitian and food service professionals, and being involved as volunteers. When I found ...
May 24, 2024•47 min
Episode 30 features Hernando Planells One of the world’s most well-traveled and experienced coaches, Hernando has built a career and reputation on constructing teams and working with them to unlock their inner potential. He has spent the past 20 years working with some of the best athletes (NBA G-League, Slam Ball, Duke University, University of Illinois) and actors on the planet (Adam Sandler, Channing Tatum and more). Coach H also hosts the Be Contagious Leadership Experience, a highly-rated p...
Dec 10, 2023•33 min
Episode 29 features Shawn Pitcher Shawn is transitioning to tactical nutrition and private practice. He was most recently the Head of sports dietitian at Overtime Elite. He was their first full Dietitian in the league's history and was instrumental in developing their nutrition program. Prior Shawn was at IMG Academy (2019-2022) where he was the performance dietitian for football & soccer. Since 2015, Shawn has had the opportunity to work with multiple levels of athletics. These include Ole ...
Nov 28, 2023•38 min
Episode 28 features Jennifer Okemah Today, we are going to feature Jennifer Okemah, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist residing in Kirkland, Washington, a surburb of Seattle. She has an additional certification as a Sports Specialist in Dietetics as well as being Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns a private practice with 4 locations in the Seattle area and has been providing telehealth services since 2018. Her company...
Nov 23, 2023•48 min
Episode 27 features Joe Cannon Today, we are going to feature Joe Cannon, whom resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. . He is not a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, but has a Master’s Degree in exercise science, and dual bachelors in Chemistry and Biology. You can find him discussing dietary supplements, exercise, rhabomyolysis and personal training on his podcast and youtube channel. I'm sure you will enjoy this non-RD episode Joe Cannon Socials YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCzMuKF...
Nov 19, 2023•24 min
Episode 26 features Katie Dodd Today, we are featuring Katie Dodd, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that resides in Medford, Oregon. I've known her since 2011 as both worked for the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC programs at our respective VA's (her's in Southern Oregon, and mine in Manhattan at New York Harbor). We've spent time volunteering extensively and now she is full force to be reckoned with when it comes to being an entrepreneur. You will love her passion and I appreciate all of her e...
Nov 06, 2023•35 min
Episode 25 features Mary Russell Today, we are featuring Mary Russell, a recently retired Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who resides near Madison, Wisconsin. She has worked on multiple fronts, and has an extensive list of volunteer leadership positions with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and more. Truly a pleasure to chat with her, and you will definitely enjoy her interview.
Oct 30, 2023•31 min
Episode 24 features our 1st sibling RD Episode Today, we are featuring Marty Yadrick, who is based out of Kansas City MIssouri, works for Computrition, and has spent many years volunteering in multiple capacities, as a former media spokesperson and President for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Kathy Yadrick Zipple (who is now enjoying retirement and dealing with grandchildren) worked as a researcher and community nutrition, and finished her career in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at the Uni...
Jun 04, 2023•35 min
Episode 23 features Vandana Sheth Today, we are featuring Vandana, a former fellow national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and RDN that resides in Ranchos Palos Verdes. She has served as a volunteer in multiple organizations/groups and has her own private practice.
May 22, 2023•18 min
Episode 22 features Monique Richard Today, we are featuring Monique Richard, a fellow national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and RDN that resides in Johnson City, Tennessee. She has served as a volunteer in multiple organizations/groups and has her own private practice, called Nutrition-In-Sight Monique Richard Socials Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MoNutrition/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-richard-ms-rdn-ldn-fand-ifncp-ryt-b2b89061/ Twitt...
Apr 22, 2023•29 min
Episode 21 features Jay Croft Today, we decided to open up the podcast to folks outside of the nutrition profession. We can always learn from other folks and I'm so glad to have spoken with Jay. He is a journalist and creator of Prime Fit Content, which helps fitness professionals market to the 50-plus demographics when it comes to active aging. He also host a podcast called Optimal Aging, where he just celebrated his 100th episode. Jay Croft Socials Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaycrof...
Apr 16, 2023•29 min
Episode 20 features Caroline Susie Today, we are featuring Caroline Susie, a fellow national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and RDN that resides in Dallas, Texas. Caroline Susie Socials Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carolinesusierd/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinesusie/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/carolinesusieRD Website - https://carolinesusierd.com/
Apr 11, 2023•24 min
Episode 19 features Linda Farr Today, we are featuring Linda Farr, a RDN that resides in Greensboro, Georgia. She served as the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics President in 2020-2021. She previously resided in Texas where she spent time in Dallas and San Antonio. She has been active volunteering in a number of different ways within and outside of our profession and it was great to hear her story Linda Farr Socials Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/linda.farr.rdn/ LinkedIn - https://www....
Apr 09, 2023•40 min
Episode 18 features Nina Crowley Today, we are featuring Nina Crowley, a RDN that resides in Charleston, South Carolina. She is currently the Professional Affiliation & Education Manager at SECA. I've been connected with Nina through social media and glad to finally get connected with her. She has been active volunteering in a number of different ways within and outside of our profession. Nina Crowley Socials Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ninamcrowley/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin...
Apr 03, 2023•43 min
Episode 17 features Lauri Wright and her daughter Addie Wright. Today, we are featuring Lauri Wright, a RDN and fellow media spokesperson that resides in Jacksonville, Florida. She is currently serving as the graduate program director at the University of North Florida, and is in her current President-Elect year at the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Addie Wright is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that resides in Tampa, Florida and currently works at the Tampa VA Hospital, in the same ...
Apr 02, 2023•28 min
Episode 5 of the Hot Sauce features fellow classmate and friend Christen Cooper . She went on and got a masters and doctorate from Teachers College and is the program founder for the dietetic program at Pace University. Instagram - drchristencooper LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccc-edd-rd/ Twitter - n/a
Mar 24, 2023•19 min
Episode 6 of the Hot Sauce features Kevin Sauer, immediate past president of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. He's done a wide variety of things before jumping into academia. Thank you for all of your work and volunteering to help our profession move forward. Instagram - n/a LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-sauer-7a319846/ Twitter - n/a
Mar 24, 2023•16 min
Episode 8 of the Hot Sauce features David Wiss, who recently got his doctorate degree and has been very active looking at nutrition for rmental health and recovery. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drdavidwiss/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidwiss/ Twitter - @drdavidwiss
Mar 24, 2023•18 min
Episode 9 of the Hot Sauce features Amy Kimberlain, a fellow media spokesperson and Registered Dietitian at Baptist Health in Miami, Florida. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amysnutritionkitchen LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-kimberlain-486363122/ Twitter - @amykimberlainrd
Mar 24, 2023•25 min
Episode 10 of the Hot Sauce features Grace Derocha, a fellow media spokesperson and Registered Dietitian at Marquee Health in Detroit, Michigan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gracederocha/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracedietitian/ https://twitter.com/gracedietitian
Mar 24, 2023•36 min
Episode 12 of the Hot Sauce features Amy Bragagnini, a fellow media spokesperson (1st term) and Registered Dietitian that works at Trinity Health Lacks Cancer Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brag32 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bragagnini-ms-rd-cso-b3795338/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AmyOncologyRD
Mar 24, 2023•32 min
Episode 1 of the Hot Sauce features the wonderful Angela Lemond. I got to spend 6 years with her in the National Media Spokesperson program, and just know that she is straight awesome. You can connect with her Instagram - angelalemond or lemondnutrition LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelalemond/ Twitter - @angelalemondrdn Lemond Nutrition - www.lemondnutrition.com FB Page https://www.facebook.com/lemondnutrition
Mar 23, 2023•21 min
Episode 2 of the Hot Sauce features the wonderful Kristin Gradney. I spent a few years with her in the National Media Spokesperson program, and she is also from my home state of Louisiana, so yo know she is awesome. Instagram - kgradneyrd LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristengradneymha/ Twitter - @kgradneyrd
Mar 23, 2023•11 min
Episode 3 of the Hot Sauce features fellow guyatitian Milton Stokes. He has written books, is a former media spokesperson, and has done it all (clinical, foodservice, academia, communications, agriculture, etc). Please check out his links below Instagram - miltonstokes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/miltonstokes/ Twitter - @miltonstokes
Mar 23, 2023•16 min
Episode 7 of the Hot Sauce features Neva Cochran, who has done a wide variety of things but has been mainly known for her media and communication work, spreading evidence-based information to the masses. Instagram - nevardld LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/neva-cochran-ms-rdn-ld-fand-a935225/ Twitter - @nevardld
Mar 23, 2023•27 min
Episode 11 of the Hot Sauce features Cicely Thomas who was featured in the Heroes video at the 2022 Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo and also is the Nutrition Services Director for WIC in NW Georgia. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cicelythomas/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cicely-thomas-m-ed-rdn-ld-694781151/ https://twitter.com/CicelyThomas6
Mar 23, 2023•54 min
Episode 13 of the Hot Sauce features Denine Rogers, a Registered Dietitian that works at Anthem and has her own private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. I've known Denine through my years of volunteering at the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livinghealthyme1 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denine-rogers-ms-rdn-ld-fand/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LivingHealthyMe
Mar 23, 2023•18 min
Episode 14 of the Hot Sauce features Hope Warshaw, a Registered Dietitian that has her own consulting company in Asheville, North Carolina. I've known Hope through my years of volunteering at the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and she is currently the chair person for the Foundation. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopewarshaw/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hopewarshaw/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/HopeWarshaw
Mar 23, 2023•32 min
Episode 15 of the Hot Sauce is a different one in that we have a mother-daughter RDN combo. Today, we are featuring Carol Berg Sloan, a RDN that resides in Long Beach, California and many may know her for her work with California Walnuts. Her daughter, Kelly Sloan Taber, resides in Parker, Colorado (a suburb of Denver and is a relatively newly credentialed RDN that is working as the Food Service Director at Julia Temple Healthcare Center. I've known Hope through my years of volunteering at the A...
Mar 23, 2023•25 min
