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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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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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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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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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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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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In this powerfully affirming episode, host Kelly Springer is joined by Kimberly LaForte, an expert in voice embodiment and visibility, who helps entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and change-makers speak with authentic influence. Kimberly combines psychology, neuroscience, somatic tools, and Eastern philosophy to help clients harness their stories, shift out of fear and hesitation, and become magnetic communicators—on stage, in business, and in life.

From addressing imposter syndrome and perfectionism to guiding women through the process of becoming “resolved,” not just “ready,” Kimberly shares practical wisdom and tools to help you own your story, show up with power, and connect more deeply with your audience—whether in a keynote, podcast, sales pitch, or daily conversation.

• What it means to be fully embodied and why it matters for visibility

• Why we should stop waiting to feel “ready” and focus instead on being “resolved”

• How somatic tools like breathwork, tapping, and movement reconnect us to our inner voice

• How to drop from your head into your body to access grounded confidence

• Why entrepreneurs often struggle with choosing their “one thing” and how to honor multidimensionality

• How storytelling enhances trust, accelerates client decisions, and creates authentic audience connection

• Why we need more than one story—and how to know which to tell and when

• Building a power brand: why clarity, confidence, and embodiment are the new marketing

• Supporting others through visibility, vulnerability, and voice

• Kelly’s own journey of stepping into speaking and storytelling after building a business from bold choices

• You don’t have to be perfect to lead powerfully—your humanity is your magnetism.

• Visibility begins with embodiment. Confidence isn’t built in your head, it’s anchored in your body.

• The power of your brand starts with the power of your voice—and the stories you’re brave enough to tell.

• You already have everything you need to step into your next level—it’s about integration, not more information.

📍 Website: thekimberlylaforte.com
📱 Instagram: @thekimberlylaforte
📺 YouTube: The Kimberly LaForte Channel
💡 Check out her Vocal Honey program and live tour dates

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Understand how to work with your biology, not against it, using science-backed strategies and recipes to fuel sustainable weight loss.

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In this heartfelt and deeply inspiring episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, host Kelly Springer welcomes David Chametzky, a transformational mentor and mental wellness advocate who shares his powerful journey from corporate law to coaching others through life’s toughest challenges. With a career spanning mentorship, authorship, podcasting, and public speaking, David is redefining how we show up for ourselves and others—especially when we hit rock bottom.

The conversation weaves through personal storytelling, self-reflection, emotional wellness, and the hidden layers behind every brand and personal mission. David opens up about his past struggles, including a suicide attempt, and how his experiences shaped his mission to help others rewire their patterns, discover their power, and tell their story authentically. Whether you're looking to heal, grow, speak, or write—David’s message will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to take action.

• How David transitioned from a 30-year legal career to transformational coaching

• The power of storytelling in healing and business

• How comic books and creative media can make mental health messages more accessible

• Pattern interruption as a path to healing and personal transformation

• Nutrition’s role in emotional balance and stress resilience

• Kelly’s journey with “Kelly’s Choice” and how leaving a past life launched her mission

• The mental health connection to substance use, food addiction, and burnout

• The importance of telling your story even if your audience isn’t ready yet

• Parenting through transparency while protecting young minds

• What makes a mentor different from a coach—and why lived experience matters

• Why every person has a story, and that story could save lives

• How to share your story in a way that honors your truth while protecting your peace

• Everyone has a story. The question is: are you brave enough to tell it?

• Mental health isn’t about perfection—it’s about self-awareness and pattern disruption.

• Choices matter. Every positive decision builds momentum for change.

• Your pain can become your purpose when you’re ready to transform it.

• Creativity—whether through books, podcasts, or comics—can reach people where they are.

• Peace, Love & Bring a Bat

• Ten To Win

• Multiple co-authored projects

• Original comic book series highlighting emotional growth and empowerment

🌐 Website: DavidChametzky.com
🔎 Find him across all platforms by searching David Chametzky

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In this game-changing episode, Kelly Springer is joined by Julie Wasserman, Vice President of Sales at Verus Rx, to share major news about their new partnership—and why it may be one of the most important healthcare collaborations of 2025.

Together, they are launching a powerful model that integrates prescription drug savings with nutrition education, using a bold food-as-medicine approach. Through this new partnership, Kelly’s Choice and Verus Rx aim to reduce dependency on expensive drugs like GLP-1s and instead empower people with nutrition, lifestyle education, and long-term health transformation.

Julie explains how Verus Rx, a forward-thinking pharmacy benefits manager (PBM), is flipping the script on the outdated PBM model by putting the member first, prioritizing transparency, and aligning with partners who want to lower healthcare costs by actually improving health outcomes.

• What Verus Rx is and how it's different from traditional PBMs

• Why current healthcare and prescription systems are broken

• How GLP-1s (like Ozempic and Wegovy) exposed cracks in the system

• The high cost of chronic illness medications and how nutrition can reduce reliance on them

• Why most PBMs profit from prescription volume—and why Verus Rx doesn’t

• How Kelly’s Choice will use registered dietitians and remote patient monitoring to create measurable ROI

• The role of nutrition education in reversing conditions like fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure

• Why many doctors still don’t refer to dietitians—and how Kelly plans to change that

• How this partnership will provide real data and outcomes to support food-as-medicine initiatives

• The long-term vision for schools, employers, and policymakers to integrate nutrition as preventative care

• This is not a wellness trend—it’s a disruptive healthcare solution with real results.

• PBMs don’t have to profit from poor health; Verus Rx is proof that patient-centered, cost-effective models are possible.

• Nutrition can be the intervention that saves lives and dollars—but only if implemented and measured correctly.

• Education is everything. The more we teach—at schools, worksites, and medical practices—the more we can prevent disease.

Julie Wasserman
🌐 Learn more: verusrx.com
📧 Find Julie on LinkedIn or connect via Kelly’s network for direct inquiries

Kelly Springer
🌐 kellyschoice.org
📘 Author of The New Weight Loss Era – Available now on Amazon
📧 Email: [email protected]

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In this special Memorial Day episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer reflects on exciting recent developments in her mission to make nutrition education more accessible, practical, and life-changing. From fighting for healthy school meals in Washington, D.C., to expanding Medicaid nutrition services in New York State, Kelly shares what’s happening on the front lines of food policy, health advocacy, and community care.

She also opens up about her own family traditions, including a Memorial Day trip to Boston for the NCAA Lacrosse Final Four, connecting sports, nutrition, and family fun. Plus, she gives a sneak peek into her new partnerships with PBMs like Verus Rx and the 1115 Medicaid waiver — all focused on reducing medication costs and improving chronic disease outcomes through real nutrition education and support.

Whether you're enjoying the long weekend or reflecting on what wellness means to you, this episode is packed with insights to inspire healthy change.

• Personal Memorial Day plans and family tradition around lacrosse

• Nutrition for athletes and Kelly’s background working with lacrosse players

• Partnership with Verus Rx and their mission to reduce chronic medication costs through nutrition

• The New York State 1115 Medicaid Waiver and Kelly’s Choice’s role in providing medical nutrition therapy and medically tailored meals

• Highlights from the Food as Medicine National Conference in Chicago

• Advocacy success: Kelly’s work in Albany and D.C. to help pass “Healthy School Meals for All”

• Addressing school nutrition problems: processed carbs, lack of fiber and protein, and too much sugar

• The power of nutrition education for teachers, students, and families

• The need to better educate physicians and their staff about what registered dietitians actually do

• Why food is medicine — and how it can reduce healthcare costs, improve mental health, and support sustainable wellness for all ages

• The Mediterranean diet as a long-term lifestyle model, not a temporary fix

• Using AI and collaboration to improve doctor-patient-dietitian relationships and healthcare communication

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We can’t separate food from health. Whether it’s helping our children focus better in school, reducing reliance on expensive medications, or empowering adults to feel their best, education is the foundation—and nutrition is the starting point.

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