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

The New Weight Loss Era – Available now on Amazon
Understand how to work with your biology, not against it, using science-backed strategies and recipes to fuel sustainable weight loss.

Learn more: kellyschoice.org

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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

The New Weight Loss Era – Available now on Amazon
Explore nutrition strategies that work with your biology to support long-term weight management and health transformation.

Learn more: kellyschoice.org

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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

The New Weight Loss Era by Kelly Springer
✔️ Learn about GLP-1 medications
✔️ Understand how to build balanced, high-fiber, high-protein meals
✔️ Includes 48+ delicious recipes
✔️ Available on Amazon in paperback and Audible audiobook

🔗 Order Now on Amazon
🔗 Learn more at kellyschoice.org

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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In this deeply moving and inspirational episode, host Kelly Springer speaks with Dr. David Horton, an oncologist who turned profound personal loss into a legacy of advocacy and healing. After losing his wife, Didi, Dr. Horton honored her lifelong dream by completing and publishing her novel, Layer Upon Layer. The book tells the story of a young female athlete fighting for self-acceptance in a world that often discourages women from chasing bold, unconventional dreams.

The conversation explores Didi’s journey as a driven athlete in the 1980s, the systemic expectations placed on women, and how her story resonates even more today with the growing visibility of women in sports and leadership. Dr. Horton shares how finishing the novel helped him process grief, understand unconscious gender dynamics, and spread his wife's empowering message of resilience, self-discovery, and mentorship.

• Didi's journey from gifted athlete to aspiring Division I basketball player

• The subtle and overt pressures placed on girls to conform rather than aspire

• Dr. Horton’s mission to carry forward Didi’s message of self-acceptance and empathy

• How Layer Upon Layer speaks to multi-generational social programming and its impact on women

• The crucial role of mentorship in female development and confidence

• How Dr. Horton’s perspective as a husband, physician, and now author has changed through grief and advocacy

• Why women still face inequality in healthcare, funding, and business

• The ongoing need to listen rather than fix in male-female communication

• Kelly's insights on the evolution of women's empowerment through generations

• The power of storytelling in changing societal norms and lifting future generations

Written by Didi Horton and completed by Dr. David Horton, Layer Upon Layer is a powerful, heartfelt novel about identity, perseverance, and the invisible layers women must break through to be fully seen and accepted. The book weaves sports, mentorship, and emotional discovery into a story that resonates across generations and genders.

Available now on Amazon.
Learn more: layeruponlayer.com

The journey toward becoming your authentic self requires resilience, reflection, and support. By listening to and honoring each other’s stories, especially those of women whose voices are too often dismissed, we can make the world more equitable and compassionate—layer by layer.

📘 Layer Upon Layer by Didi & David Horton – Available on Amazon
🌍 Visit: layeruponlayer.com

📘 The New Weight Loss Era by Kelly Springer – Available on Amazon
🔗 More info: kellyschoice.org

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In this episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Kelly Springer is joined by health coach and plant-forward food advocate Dara Lee Simmons. Together, they dive into the importance of eating real, whole foods—especially as we age—and how small, consistent steps can lead to lasting health changes. Dara shares her personal journey of losing 50 pounds and keeping it off by ditching yo-yo dieting, embracing a plant-based lifestyle, and focusing on what really matters: feeling great, naturally.

This uplifting conversation explores how to simplify nutrition, boost energy through real food, and take the stress out of healthy eating. Whether you’re struggling with consistency, overwhelmed by diet myths, or looking for practical inspiration, Dara provides the motivation and mindset shift you need to make real food work for you.

• The power of plant-forward meals and how to balance your plate

• Why “real food” isn’t just a trend—it’s a sustainable lifestyle

• Dara’s approach to breaking free from yo-yo dieting

• How to make small, realistic changes without feeling overwhelmed

• The importance of knowing your “why” when pursuing health goals

• Ideas for quick, nourishing breakfasts and lunches

• How to add more variety to your diet with Dara’s 30-plant challenge

• Tips for reading food labels and reducing artificial ingredients

• How Dara used food as medicine to reverse high blood pressure

• Staying motivated to move, play, and thrive in your 50s and beyond

Eating well doesn’t have to be restrictive or stressful. By focusing on whole, real ingredients and taking one small step at a time, anyone can create a vibrant, energized life—no matter their age or starting point.

• Facebook: Dara Lee Simmons

• Watch Her Weekly Series: Meatless Monday Live every Monday at 6 PM (ET)

• LinkedIn: Dara Lee Simmons

Explore The New Weight Loss Era by Kelly Springer for additional guidance on balancing hormones, GLP-1 support, and real food-based weight management.
Available on Amazon and at kellyschoice.org

Let me know if you’d like a YouTube version, social media post, or blog based on this interview!

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In this powerful episode, Kelly Springer welcomes healthcare strategist Tom Quigley to explain how small businesses can offer better health benefits at a lower cost using Section 105 of the IRS tax code. Tom shares how ClaimLinx helps businesses restructure their benefits plans to save thousands—sometimes millions—of dollars annually while still offering premium coverage. From medical reimbursement plans to wellness program integration, this conversation is a must-listen for business owners, HR leaders, and health professionals.

• What is ClaimLinx?: A third-party administrator helping small businesses leverage IRS Section 105 to restructure employee benefits

• The Origin Story: Founded in a basement during a Ravens Super Bowl party with a mission to fix a broken system

• How it Works: Pairing low-cost, high-deductible insurance with customizable tax-free medical reimbursement plans

• Real Results: Some businesses have saved $20 million+ collectively; one client now saves over $1.3 million annually

• Custom Wellness Support: Businesses can fund nutrition, wellness, and fitness programs for employees tax-free

• Breaking Myths: Explaining why the fear of “Obamacare” is misplaced and how individual market plans often beat group health

• Who Gets Paid?: Revealing the flawed incentive structure of traditional insurance brokers vs. transparent savings-based billing

• The Power of the Math: Tom’s straightforward approach—just run the numbers

• Why Self-Insured Doesn’t Mean Self-Funded: Understanding pre-existing condition risks and how to reduce exposure

• GLP-1 & Weight Loss Meds: How businesses can support prescriptions through compliant reimbursement structures

• Dental, Disability & Life Coverage: What should matter most when choosing benefits

• HSA and FSA Insights: How employees can use pre-tax dollars wisely (and why you should keep your receipts!)

• Kelly’s Key Takeaway: ClaimLinx offers a win-win for employers and employees—better benefits, lower cost, greater access to wellness services like dietitian-led programs

• ClaimLinx: www.claimlinx.com

• Learn how your business can restructure benefits using Section 105

• Ideal for companies with <50 employees, high premiums, or self-funded wellness programs

The New Weight Loss Era by Kelly Springer
Explore how to naturally regulate GLP-1, balance hormones, and improve health through nutrition
📖 Available on Amazon or at kellyschoice.org

💡 Key Topics Covered:🧾 Bonus Resources:📚 Featured Book:

In this candid and laugh-out-loud episode, Kelly Springer sits down with constipation expert and certified nutritionist Nikki Golly to tackle the topic nobody wants to talk about—but everyone needs to: poop. Nikki shares her personal story of suffering from chronic constipation for 27 years and the life-changing discovery that led her to digestive freedom. Together, they explore how digestion impacts not just physical health but also mental clarity, energy levels, and emotional well-being.

• Why talking about poop shouldn’t be taboo

• The hidden link between constipation and chronic illness

• Nikki’s discovery of food allergies (especially dairy) and how they impacted her gut

• The gut-brain connection: how your digestion affects your energy, focus, and business

• The rise in IBS, SIBO, and the surprising use of fecal transplants for treatment

• What’s considered a “good poop” (hint: think soft serve consistency, 1–3x daily)

• Hydration and fiber: the two most overlooked digestion helpers

• Why fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi can restore gut balance

• The myth of detoxing with juice fasts and what actually supports your liver

• How mental and social well-being influence digestive health and vice versa

• Why every food can fit in a healthy lifestyle (yes, even chocolate cake and cocktails)

• The truth behind Weight Watchers’ decline and the need for sustainable, real-food nutrition

🎯 Take the FREE Poop Pop Quiz at NikkiGolly.com
💬 The first 5 quiz takers who mention this episode get a complimentary consultation with Nikki (valued at $247)

• The New Weight Loss Era by Kelly Springer – Available on Amazon

• Explore Kelly’s programs at kellyschoice.org

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In this transformative episode, Kelly Springer welcomes Dr. Jack Rocco for an honest, enlightening discussion on how men can reclaim their health through nutrition, fasting, and functional medicine. Drawing on over 30 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Rocco explains how the root causes of obesity and chronic disease often stem from deeply ingrained food habits, processed diets, and a lack of education around nutrition and self-care. The conversation explores how real food, mindset, and even changing family traditions can create lasting health outcomes—especially for men.

• 🍽️ The Rise of Processed Foods: How growing up on convenience foods led to modern chronic disease trends

• 🧠 Why Men Don’t Seek Help: Breaking the silence around men’s health, mental health, and support networks

• 💪 The Vision Behind the Ultimate Men’s Clinic: Combining orthopedic knowledge, aesthetics, and functional health for a holistic men’s care model

• ⏳ Intermittent Fasting & Longevity: The science behind fasting windows, insulin resistance, and how the body heals during fasts

• 🥦 From Table Traditions to Food Traps: How cultural customs around holidays and family dinners impact long-term health

• 🧬 Reprogramming Through Nutrition: Protein and fiber-rich diets vs. modern snacking culture and simple carbs

• 🔍 Monitoring & Personalization: New tools like glucose monitors and personalized nutrition based on genetics and lifestyle

• 🧪 Supplementation vs. Real Food: Why food-first is still the gold standard, with supplements as a tailored backup

• Recycled: A Reluctant Search for True Self by Dr. Jack Rocco – Available on Amazon

• The New Weight Loss Era by Kelly Springer – Find it at kellyschoice.org and on Amazon

• 💼 Learn more about the Ultimate Men’s Clinic – New Bedford, MA

• 📖 Explore Kelly’s transformation program at kellyschoice.org

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In this dynamic and eye-opening episode, Kelly Springer sits down with Dr. Michael Aziz to discuss how nutrition, lifestyle, and modern medicine can dramatically slow the aging process. Dr. Aziz shares insights from his book The Ageless Revolution, emphasizing the importance of treating aging as a disease—and how real food, proper supplementation, and hormone optimization can help people feel decades younger.

• Why doctors need to treat aging like a disease

• The connection between gut health, fermented foods, and longevity

• The importance of full-fat, real foods like butter and yogurt

• Dangers of the fat-free craze from the 90s

• Kelly's personal journey with melanoma and colon health

• The role of fiber and beans in disease prevention

• Common myths around soy and hormonal balance

• Lifestyle changes that add years to your life (fish oil, beans, brushing teeth, exercise, and more)

• Why education on basic nutrition—protein, fiber, fat—is still missing in America

The Ageless Revolution by Dr. Michael Aziz
Available on Amazon, Audible, and wherever books are sold. Also being translated into multiple languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, and Romanian.

Kelly's Book: The New Weight Loss Era
Find it on Amazon and at kellychoice.org

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