In this vibrant and eye-opening episode, Kelly Springer sits down with Amy Prenner, a veteran Hollywood publicist and founder of The Prenner Group, who has helped shape the media trajectory of some of the biggest brands and talent in the entertainment industry.

Amy opens up about her journey from aspiring news anchor to powerhouse publicist, detailing how pivotal moments—like navigating Hurricane Katrina while working with Wheel of Fortune—pushed her toward entrepreneurship and helped her build one of the most agile PR firms in the business.

They also dive into the power of authentic storytelling, owning your voice, and why now—more than ever—is the time for entrepreneurs and experts to lean into media visibility and turn their stories into national movements. Amy shares her strategies for creating magnetic brands, launching shows, distributing films, and pitching the press—plus a pro tip on book trailers that can skyrocket your visibility.

• Amy’s evolution from agent assistant to PR agency owner

• What it takes to make talent and brands media-worthy today

• Amy’s experience managing crisis comms during Hurricane Katrina for Wheel of Fortune

• Why personal brand is now more valuable than Bitcoin (literally!)

• The role of resilience, reinvention, and relevance in staying visible

• Why authenticity trumps perfection in today’s media landscape

• How to pitch the press, launch a podcast, or sell a TV concept

• Kelly’s behind-the-scenes story of how “Kelly’s Choice” got its name

• Why it’s time for experts (especially in nutrition) to take the spotlight

• The #1 overlooked tool to promote a book: the book trailer

• How Amy helps build visibility with major media, streaming platforms, and festivals

• Why everyone needs a narrative—and how to own yours

• Telling your story is your superpower. Vulnerability and honesty are what audiences crave.

• Your personal brand is your greatest asset. Don’t let it sit idle—build it before you need it.

• There is a lane for everyone. But you have to be bold enough to claim it.

• Media is no longer one-size-fits-all. Podcasts, Substack, and short-form video are democratizing influence.

• Success starts with a strong foundation. Strategy, consistency, and knowing your “why” make all the difference.

• Want to launch a book or TV show? Start with a compelling book trailer and a media pitch with purpose.

Create a Book Trailer.
If you’ve written a book and want it to get press attention, make a short, high-impact video (60–90 seconds) that introduces your story, your mission, and your voice. It’s your best chance to grab a producer or editor’s attention in today’s fast-paced world.

🌐 theprennergroup.com
📱 IG/Facebook: @theprennergroup

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✔️ Available in print, Kindle, and Audible formats
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In this moving and insightful episode, Kelly Springer is joined by Nizar Ladak, author of Power of Scars and a former healthcare CEO, whose journey from being a child refugee to a Canadian executive is as inspiring as it is humbling.

Nizar shares how being expelled from Uganda as a child shaped his drive, values, and purpose. Raised by a single mother and surrounded by strong women, his story is filled with lessons in resilience, leadership, cultural identity, and equity. Now in the next chapter of his life, Nizar serves on boards, writes, and empowers others—especially women and people of color—to rise into leadership and build their own stories of impact.

Together, Nizar and Kelly unpack not only what it means to lead, but how to lead with empathy, inclusion, and deep self-awareness. This is a must-listen for anyone navigating entrepreneurship, personal setbacks, or the journey to find their voice and value.

• Nizar’s journey from refugee camp to CEO of healthcare and tech organizations

• How his early life experiences taught him fiscal responsibility, empathy, and adaptability

• The hidden biases and systemic barriers that still limit diversity in executive leadership

• Why women and people of color are underrepresented in the C-suite—and how to change that

• Lessons from parenting, marriage, and mentoring that shaped his leadership style

• The difference between working hard and working smart as an entrepreneur

• Kelly’s honest reflections on scaling a company, being a female leader, and staying resilient

• The myth that growth equals more money—and how to grow smart, not fast

• Why entrepreneurship is an emotional and personal journey, not just a professional one

• How resilience is learned—and how it can be taught

• Real talk about founder burnout, support systems, and knowing when to keep going

• Leadership isn’t about power—it’s about seeing the potential in others and helping them step into it.

• Scaling your business doesn’t guarantee more income—growth needs to be strategic, not reactive.

• Women and people of color often face invisible barriers—and it takes conscious action to remove them.

• Resilience is built in the small, consistent moments when you choose not to quit.

• The best leaders treat their organization's budget like their own—fiscally responsible, mission-driven, and people-first.

• It’s never too late to reinvent your path, tell your story, and serve others through your experience.

Power of Scars: My Journey from Refugee to CEO by Nizar Ladak
An inspiring memoir about surviving expulsion, overcoming systemic odds, and leading with purpose.
📖 Available now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold.

🌐 Learn more: nizarladak.com

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A science-backed guide to modern weight loss, nutrition for GLP-1 support, and creating healthy, sustainable habits for life.

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In this deeply candid and powerful episode, Kelly Springer sits down with entrepreneur Gordon Lownds, best known as the co-founder of Sleep Country Canada, to discuss his harrowing descent into addiction at the height of business success—and how he fought his way back.

Gordon opens up about how a single moment of curiosity led to a years-long crack cocaine addiction while simultaneously running one of Canada’s most successful startups. He reveals how the high-functioning facade masked intense personal chaos and how shame, secrecy, and workaholism kept him spiraling until he finally asked for help.

His memoir, Cracking Up, details this journey with raw honesty and insight—and this conversation brings that journey to life, exploring the intersections between addiction, stress, trauma, workaholism, and the resilience it takes to rebuild.

• Gordon’s rise as a top entrepreneur and the founding of Sleep Country Canada

• The unexpected beginning of his addiction and descent into crack cocaine use

• The concept of a “high-functioning addict” and how he kept it hidden

• The turning point: coming clean to his business partners and entering rehab

• The critical role of therapy, 12-step programs, and long-term mental health care in recovery

• The link between workaholism and emotional avoidance

• How trauma and mental health disorders often accompany addiction

• Why Gordon stepped away from his business after recovery to avoid relapse

• Reflections on the impact of shame, stigma, and the importance of support

• The connection between nutrition, gut health, and mental well-being

• Kelly’s insights on food addiction, disordered eating, and how nutrient imbalances contribute to mental health challenges

• Advice for business leaders and high-performers who may be secretly struggling

• Addiction can affect anyone—regardless of status, success, or intelligence.

• “High-functioning” doesn't mean healthy; it often means hiding.

• The road to recovery includes accountability, therapy, and rebuilding your identity.

• Addiction often stems from a combination of trauma, stress, and unaddressed emotional needs.

• Nutrition plays a vital role in supporting brain chemistry and recovery.

• It’s never too late to ask for help or to tell your story—your vulnerability can become someone else’s survival guide.

Cracking Up by Gordon Lownds
Releasing August 15, 2025
A gripping memoir of addiction, shame, survival, and the long road to recovery from one of Canada’s most respected business minds.

📖 Order on Amazon (Kindle + Hardcover)
🌐 Learn more: gordonlownds.com

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A modern guide to sustainable weight loss and GLP-1 support, written for today’s health-conscious individual seeking long-term results through nutrition and behavior change.

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In this engaging, entrepreneur-focused episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer sits down with Paul Larche, branding expert and author of The Divided Brain, to explore how entrepreneurs can sell smarter by tapping into the emotional part of the brain.

Paul explains how marketers often focus too heavily on facts and features (the “new brain”)—and ignore the real driver of human decision-making: emotion, identity, and subconscious influence (the “old brain”). Together, they break down how to create deeper emotional connections with customers, build trust through storytelling, and uncover the true pain points and hidden desires behind every purchasing decision.

This episode is a must-listen for founders, solopreneurs, marketers, and anyone looking to launch a brand—or refine one—based on human behavior and buyer psychology.

• The concept of the “divided brain” and why people buy with emotion before logic

• Why most entrepreneurs sell the wrong way by leading with facts

• The importance of storytelling in brand messaging

• How to access your customer’s “hidden desires” and pain points

• Kelly’s real-time reflections on applying emotion-led marketing to nutrition services

• The Brand Value Canvas: Paul’s strategic tool for aligning emotion, facts, and positioning

• Creating identity-driven products in a crowded, information-overloaded market

• The power of consistency and patience in brand-building

• How to differentiate yourself from competitors—even in a saturated space

• Lessons from Paul’s experience as a radio station owner, agency leader, and angel investor

• Customers buy emotionally, then justify logically. Your marketing must reflect that sequence.

• Lead with how your product or service makes people feel—not what it does.

• Stories resonate more than features. Make your customer the hero, and yourself the guide.

• Branding isn’t just design—it’s emotional positioning.

• In entrepreneurship, timing matters. But clarity of message and consistency are everything.

• Don’t rebrand too often. It dilutes the equity you’ve built in people’s minds.

The Divided Brain: A Powerful Guide to Understanding What Really Drives Human Decisions
By Paul Larche
Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and bookstores nationwide
📖 Learn more: paullarche.com

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A nutrition-forward approach to sustainable weight loss and GLP-1 support, built around science, satiety, and systems that last.

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In this groundbreaking episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer welcomes Dr. Robert Marx, a medical pioneer in regenerative healing and bone reconstruction. With over a dozen medical textbooks and more than 130 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Marx shares the real-world stories and breakthroughs that have defined his decades-long career in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

From rebuilding jaws with stem cells and BMP to developing life-saving therapies for cancer and trauma patients, Dr. Marx gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of medicine, nutrition, and cutting-edge science. He also opens up about the inspiration for his upcoming book, 28 Life-Changing Patients, and shares humorous, human, and humbling stories from his time in practice.

• The real patient stories behind 28 Life-Changing Patients

• Treating a young girl from Vietnam with a 12+ lb tumor and life-saving growth hormone therapy

• What bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) is and how it’s revolutionized bone regeneration

• Why stem cells are the future of musculoskeletal healing

• How platelet-rich plasma (PRP) improves surgical outcomes

• Applications of stem cells in jaw reconstruction, cleft palate, burns, and beyond

• Why collaboration with dietitians is crucial for surgical recovery and wound healing

• The role of nutrition in bariatrics, wound healing, osteoporosis, and GLP-1 support

• Kelly’s insights on protein, fiber, and nutrient intake for GLP-1 patients

• Discussion on osteoporosis, magnesium, collagen, and how medications are often overprescribed

• Why estrogen and testosterone deserve a fresh look in aging and bone health

• The critical need for better nutritional education in children to combat chronic disease

• Stem cell and growth factor therapies are changing the future of surgery—faster healing, less pain, better results.

• Nutrition is essential for healing—protein, vitamin D, magnesium, and collagen all play crucial roles in recovery.

• GLP-1 medications are not a standalone solution; dietitians are essential to support safe, sustainable outcomes.

• Many osteoporosis medications are overprescribed—proper nutrition and strength training may be more effective.

• Early education is key—teaching kids to eat well can help prevent long-term disease.

• Estrogen and testosterone therapies are misunderstood and may offer significant benefits if used properly.

28 Life-Changing Patients by Dr. Robert Marx
A compelling look at the most unforgettable cases of Dr. Marx’s career, told with both medical insight and emotional depth. Featuring stories of trauma, innovation, and hope, the book is written for both medical professionals and everyday readers.

(Website and publication link to be added once available.)

Website coming soon. Stay tuned for the official launch.

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A science-backed guide to sustainable weight loss, GLP-1 support, and the crucial role of nutrition in metabolic health.

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In this exciting solo update episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer shares the biggest news from the frontlines of nutrition advocacy, education, and healthcare reform. From being appointed to the Political Action Committee (PAC) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to launching new corporate wellness partnerships and national campaigns, Kelly offers a behind-the-scenes look at the mission, momentum, and massive potential of food as medicine.

Whether you're a health professional, school administrator, corporate leader, or everyday health-conscious listener—this episode is full of insight, inspiration, and next steps you can take to join the movement.

• Appointed to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics PAC Board
  Kelly is now one of the key national advocates shaping nutrition-related healthcare policy in Washington, D.C. Her personal goal: expand Medicare coverage to include medical nutrition therapy (MNT) beyond diabetes and kidney disease—so seniors 65+ can access dietitian care for a broader range of health conditions.

• Verus Rx Partnership Launch (Effective June 1st)
  Kelly’s Choice is now partnered with Verus Rx, a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) with a mission to reduce prescription costs through proactive nutrition and wellness education. This new collaboration empowers worksite wellness initiatives with real results and ROI.

• Featured in Major Media
  Kelly was recently quoted in the Washington Post, and continues to be recognized as a go-to expert by Fox News, among other top outlets. Through these platforms, she’s delivering nutrition education to the public at scale.

• Corporate Wellness Growth
  Kelly’s team just delivered a major mental health and nutrition presentation for Ernst & Young (EY) and are now expanding across the East Coast—aiming to roll out globally. Organizations are integrating Kelly’s Choice into their employee wellness strategy more than ever before.

• Big Wins in School Nutrition
  Through the Nutrition Education for All Foundation, Kelly’s Choice is entering a new phase with BOCES in New York State. This includes delivering COSER-approved nutrition education services to students, teachers, and school support staff. A recent presentation to 200 administrators sparked powerful conversations on food, focus, behavior, and mental well-being.

• Expand CPT Codes for Dietitians
  Improve billing options and reimbursement to give registered dietitians the tools they need to serve more people—especially underserved Medicare patients.

• Food as Medicine for All
  From school systems to senior care, Kelly is advocating for nutrition to be a standard part of every care plan—not a luxury or an afterthought.

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Available now on Amazon
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• 💬 Request to work with a registered dietitian

• 📘 Learn more about the Nutrition Education for All Foundation

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In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Kelly Springer sits down with Dana Sutton, a tutor, parent, and children’s book author, to talk about her journey of fostering and later adopting a young girl from a youth homeless shelter. Dana shares the emotional backstory that inspired her latest children’s book, Maddie Finds Her Place—a story rooted in real-life resilience, emotional trauma, and the transformative power of safe, stable relationships.

Dana’s unique perspective as a mentor and adoptive parent highlights the often-overlooked connection between trauma, food insecurity, and long-term mental health. Together, Kelly and Dana explore how childhood experiences with neglect and abuse can shape nutritional behaviors and identity, and how small acts of compassion and education can lead to lifelong healing.

• Dana’s journey of fostering and adopting Maddie at age 16 from a youth homeless shelter

• The real-life events behind Maddie Finds Her Place

• What “youth agreement” housing looks like in Canada and how it works

• The emotional and physical scars of food trauma in children with disrupted home lives

• How Dana used food access, stability, and support to help Maddie begin healing

• The role of a parent in supporting vs. fixing—especially when the child comes from trauma

• How smell, food, and mealtime can trigger PTSD responses

• Why adults need to open their eyes to what vulnerable kids are facing every day

• Dana’s approach to giving kids emotional safety, permission to speak, and validation

• Kelly’s experience working as a dietitian for youth residential care

• The impact of nutrition education on mental health and psychotropic medication outcomes

• How Dana’s book is reaching both children and adults with its layered messages

• Children in care or living with trauma don’t need to be “rescued”—they need to be seen, heard, and given a chance.

• Food insecurity isn’t just about access—it’s often used as a form of control or punishment.

• Adults have a responsibility to look beyond behavior and see the story underneath.

• Empowering youth starts with empowering their voice and reframing their identity.

• Storytelling—whether in books or conversations—can help bridge the gap between trauma and healing.

• Maddie Finds Her Place

• You Can Do Hard Things

Both available at: danasuttonbooks.com

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Learn the latest strategies in long-term weight loss and metabolic health, designed to work with your body—not against it.

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In this illuminating episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer sits down with Rika Markel, a former nutritionist-turned-mindset coach who shares her transformative journey from weight loss education to deep-rooted mindset work. After watching her clients lose weight and repeatedly gain it back, Rika realized the missing link wasn’t in the meal plan—it was in the mind.

Rika shares why diets fail, what the self-image has to do with weight maintenance, and how our subconscious beliefs dictate long-term results. Through her work at Thought Shifter, she now helps clients rewrite their internal scripts to truly become the version of themselves they aspire to be—without obsession, guilt, or yo-yo cycles.

• Rika’s background as a nutritionist and why she shifted away from diet plans

• The frustration of seeing clients succeed temporarily and then regain the weight

• The role of subconscious beliefs in long-term health outcomes

• How self-image drives behavior and reinforces old patterns

• Why food isn’t the root problem—it’s how we think about ourselves

• The difference between restriction and transformation

• Using mindset to create identity-aligned health goals

• Thoughts on GLP-1 weight loss medications and why lasting change requires mental shift

• The importance of emotional eating awareness and releasing judgment

• Parallels between wealth, mindset, and weight loss (lottery winners vs. lifestyle earners)

• You can’t outperform your self-image. If you see yourself as overweight, your behaviors will follow suit.

• Your mind wants safety, not health. And what’s familiar is what it clings to—even if it’s sabotaging your goals.

• Weight loss is about becoming the person who lives at that weight—not fighting your way there.

• Real transformation happens when you no longer desire the foods or habits that held you back—not when you force yourself to avoid them.

• Mindset and nutrition must work together. One without the other will always fall short.

🌐 Website: rikamarkel.com
📱 Instagram & LinkedIn: @rikamarkel
🎙️ Founder of Thought Shifter, offering coaching programs for mindset mastery and life transformation

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Discover the new approach to sustainable weight loss, GLP-1 integration, and real-life nutrition that supports mind-body transformation.

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In this empowering and educational episode, Kelly Springer welcomes Dr. Deb Matthew, known as America’s Happy Hormones Doctor, to explore what most women wish they had been told about perimenopause, hormone imbalances, and the reality of feeling not quite right in midlife. With a clear mission to help women reclaim their energy, mood, sleep, and joy, Dr. Deb shares tools and strategies that go beyond prescriptions—addressing root causes and providing actionable guidance to feel like yourself again.

Dr. Deb breaks down what perimenopause really looks like (hint: it’s not just hot flashes), why standard medical care often misses the mark, and how nutrition, gut health, stress, and lifestyle are just as important as lab results. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s—or supporting someone who is—this episode is packed with insight.

• What perimenopause really feels like (and why it’s often misdiagnosed)

• How hormone imbalance shows up as anxiety, fatigue, irritability, brain fog, and poor sleep

• Why conventional medicine often fails women during this phase of life

• The difference between being “normal” on paper and feeling great in your body

• What FSH, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone do—and when to test them

• How gut health, stress, toxins, and diet directly impact hormone levels

• Why women need more than prescriptions—they need partnership, education, and options

• The dangers of normalizing suffering and how women can become their own advocates

• What men need to know about supporting their partners through this transition

• The truth about testosterone in women and why it’s often overlooked

• If you're told your labs are “normal” but you feel off, you're not alone—and you're not crazy.

• Hormones are not scary or dangerous—imbalance is. Balance supports longevity, mood, metabolism, and quality of life.

• You deserve a care team that listens to you and partners with you, not one that dismisses your concerns.

• Lifestyle strategies like sleep, stress reduction, and personalized nutrition are powerful tools in balancing hormones.

• Midlife can be a time of vitality—not decline—when we have the right information and support.

🌐 Website: signaturewellness.org
📘 Download her free book: IsItYourHormones.com
📖 This Is Not Normal: A Busy Woman’s Guide to Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance – Also available on Amazon

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Science-backed guidance for real food, real results, and a healthier you—featuring tips for GLP-1 users, hormone balance, and sustainable habits.

Learn more: kellyschoice.org

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In this powerful and personal episode, Kelly Springer welcomes Gianna Michalak, a board-certified clinical nutritionist who specializes in helping women reverse chronic inflammation and reclaim their lives from autoimmune disease. Diagnosed at just 12 years old with scleroderma—a rare and debilitating autoimmune condition—Gianna spent her teen and early adult years struggling through pain, fatigue, and loss of identity. But a rock-bottom moment in her twenties became the turning point.

Now in unmedicated remission for over 9 years, Gianna is on a mission to guide others out of autoimmune chaos using a root-cause approach that blends functional medicine, lifestyle coaching, and mindset transformation. She shares her journey, key healing strategies, and how she helps clients advocate for themselves in the conventional medical system while healing emotionally, physically, and nutritionally.

• Gianna’s diagnosis with scleroderma and her 12-year battle with autoimmune disease

• The emotional and physical rock bottom that led to her healing journey

• How autoimmune identity forms and how to break free from it

• Why a root-cause, whole-person approach is essential in healing

• The problem with relying only on medications and conventional care

• Tips for navigating doctor visits with confidence and clarity

• What autoimmune disease really is and why diagnoses are often missed

• The truth about dietary triggers and bio-individuality (e.g. why even healthy foods like Brussels sprouts may not be right for you)

• How gut health, inflammation, and generational nutrition contribute to autoimmune risk

• Why healing is possible—and how to advocate for yourself and find support

• Medication is the starting line, not the finish line. Ownership and action outside of your doctor’s office are where healing begins.

• Your diagnosis is not your identity. Break the cycle of fear, self-doubt, and helplessness by reconnecting with your body.

• You don’t need to wait until you’re “worse” to get help—proactive care changes outcomes.

• With the right support, autoimmune remission is possible.

🌐 Website: autoimmunebabe.com
📱 Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @autoimmunebabe
📥 Offers free resources and 1:1 client support

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A science-backed guide to sustainable weight loss, nutrition for GLP-1 support, and high-impact recipes to feel your best.

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