Lauren Manaker, MS, RD, LD, CLEC, CPT is a Charleston-based dietitian, cookbook author, freelance writer, media expert, and women’s health dietitian specializing in fertility, pregnancy & infancy through early childhood nutrition. 

We discuss:

-Nutrition tips for women trying to conceive naturally and via IVF: What advice to heed vs. ignore about nutrition & early pregnancy

-What to look for in a prenatal vitamin; how to optimize food & nutrient intake during the “two week wait,” and practical tips for navigating this tricky time period

-Nutrition during each pregnancy trimester: What to know, what nutrients to focus on, and how to include more foods you need in your daily meals and snacks

-Fertility, pregnancy & lactation myths, busted: Which  supplements you DON’T need; the latest research on lactation cookies, and why babies under 1 year don’t need yogurt pouches.

-Why there's no one-size fits all approach to first foods/baby-led weaning, and what Lauren recommends instead 

-Your nutrition & fertility, pregnancy, lactation & early childhood nutrition questions, answered! Lauren answers the questions you shared with me via Instagram.

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Brigitte Zeitlin, MPH, RD, is a NYC-based women’s health coach, founder of BZ Nutrition, and a powerhouse entrepreneur. She joins me today to discuss building her own private nutrition counseling practice from the ground up & what she’s learned from her seven years of experience as a founder & owner of a nutrition counseling private practice.

We discuss:

• Navigating a culture of scarcity vs. building a culture of abundance for health practitioners and entrepreneurs 
• Key learnings from building a virtual practice vs. following a traditional brick & mortar business model
• Balancing priorities & structuring a schedule that reflects your business objectives 
• What it means to build “community” in 2023 (why this expression is often misused, and how Brigitte builds & cultivates connection through her practice & programs)
• Drowning out the “white noise” in the wellness space, and why this is a necessity for business growth and personal development

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Daniela Elazari, RD, is the Director of Well-Being in the Office of Work/Life at Columbia University. 

We discuss:

• The pros, cons, and applications of the evolution of employee weight-loss programs  to employee wellness activations over the past decade
• The biggest myths and misconceptions about programmatic approaches to workplace wellbeing 
• How to implement a program for your employees even if you “have no budget for that.” 
• Tips for employers: Characteristics of a credible & effective workplace wellbeing program vs. the telltale signs of ones that are (stealthily) scams. 
• Workplace wellbeing KPI’s: How do you know if it’s “working,” the questions to ask your employees, and the specific  data insights you’ll need to create better programs in the future. 

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Listeners, it’s time for a food & nutrition news update. Today I’m covering some of the biggest topics in consumer food & nutrition from the first few months of 2023 including:

• WeightWatchers Acquires Sequence, Telemedicine Company Focused on Obesity Medicine– the pros, the cons, the media coverage, and my take as WW’s former head of nutrition & wellness.
• Nature Medicine’s recent study findings linking erythritol to cardiovascular disease and the media fallout/aftermath that followed Plus: What you need to know about erythritol and is it safe for you to use?
• Revisiting the topic of monosodium glutamate as a food additive/flavor enhancer: Do Americans have good (evidence-based) reasons to fear this ingredient? Is bias against MSG racially motivated? Could MSG be a savior to all public health ails? 

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Sources:

Dressing on the Side (and Other Diet Myths Debunked): 11 Science-Based Ways to Eat More, Stress Less & Feel Great About Your Body

• Weight Watchers X Sequence 
  • BoW LHP Episode 
  • BoW Vanessa Episode 
  • WeightWatchers Acquires Sequence 
  • Slate
  • The Wall Street Journal
  • CNBC 
  
  
• Erythritol
  • Nature Medicine Erythritol 2023
  • Food Insight
  • FDA Erythritol GRAS Statement 
  • FDA Acceptable Daily Intake -  High Intensity Sweeteners  
  
  
• MSG
  • “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome” 
  • MSG to Replace Sodium in Packaged Foods (2017) 
  • MSG Safety Review (2019)
  • AHA Sodium Fact Sheet 
  
  

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Welcome back, listeners! My guest today is Vanessa Rissetto, MS, RD, CDN (listen to part one with Vanessa, here). She's the CEO & co-founder of Culina Health, and today we’re discussing everything from venture capital in health tech to her latest funding round; the intersection of wellness & entrepreneurship, and the misinformation that’s running rampant about food, nutrition & health amongst VC’s & capital allocators. 

We discuss:

• Why investing  in biotech & consumer electronics for “metabolic health” is missing the mark

• The business of healthcare: How & why type II diabetes & obesity are fattening the wallets of those who benefit from rising healthcare costs 

• The state of dietetics:  Licensure vs. certification; the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics’ recent misplaced efforts that are cannibalizing the dietetics profession, and why evidence-based practitioners need to start advocating for their credentials   

• What the media gets wrong (and right) about the politicization of food & nutrition  

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Adriana Bevilaqua (AG) is the Chief Creative Officer at M.Booth, a global PR & marketing agency in NYC. 

We discuss:

• Having a diverse & versatile media diet & why it fosters creativity at work & compassion in relationships
• The future of AI for food & beverage brands and how we can better leverage AI tools to optimize creativity 
• Defining “longtermism” - one of AG’s (most)  fascinating trend predictions of 2023: What it is, what it’s not, and why it’s hitting a nerve for  Gen X & Millennials right NOW
• What brands are getting it “right” in food & beverage, and the hallmarks of brands who are missing the mark
• Finding inspiration in everyday routines & new experiences & how to translate new  ideas into meaningful work you’re truly passionate about 

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Ken Rusk is the founder of Rusk Industries, Inc., a construction business entrepreneur, & Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Blue Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life 

We discuss:

• Career confinement by way of student loan debt: Why alternative pathways to success matter now more than ever

• Ditching the tired, overused trope, “get out of your comfort zone!”( & why your comfort zone is an empowering place to start building a successful career) 

• Identifying & honing the skills you actually need to succeed at any trade 

• Building resilience & unlocking freedom– even  in the face of career setbacks 

• Strategies for discovering new career opportunities in 2023+

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Kristen Hong is a blogger, content creator,  kitchen organizer, and cookbook author of Fridge Love (https://hellonutritarian.com/fridge-love-cookbook/). She's also the brains behind the wildly popular Instagram account, @hellonutritarian (https://instagram.com/hellonutritarian?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ=). 

We discuss:

• How & why self-care starts with kitchen organization (& how anyone, anywhere can get started ASAP) 
• Why & how an investment in food shopping, ingredient storage, kitchen appliances & preservation techniques can ultimate lower you future healthcare costs
• Tips & tricks for storing fresh ingredients 
• Strategies for maximizing your supermarket shopping in the face of rising food cost
• How to extend  the life & versatility of your grocery haul for nutrient density and ingredient versatility

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Rajeev Kapur is the CEO of 1105 Media & author of, “Chase Greatness: Enlightened Leadership for the Next Generation of Disruption.” We discuss:

• What exactly do Gen Z & Millennial employees really want from their employer?
• The fundamental sales skills every business owner should master  
• Why transitioning to an omnichannel marketing & lead gen strategy is critical in a post-pandemic economy 
• Defining “enlightened leadership” and the unique ways wellness brands can leverage specific strategies for employee satisfaction & customer retention 
• How to leverage data as an accountability tool for preventative health practitioners & business owners
• Why current geopolitical problems provide opportunities for private strategic initiatives that both (1) generate revenue and (2) benefit customers, employees, & shareholders 
• A live case study (!): Navigating content marketing & brand activation challenges for preventative health & wellness brands in February (American Heart Month, Black History Month) 

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Chris Smith is the cofounder of Curaytor (an Inc. 500 fastest-growing business) and the author of, The Conversion Code, A Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing and Sales that Will Grow Your Business Faster– a book-turned-blueprint for business owners & entrepreneurs. Small business owners, health practitioners, service providers, sales managers & marketing leaders: You’re going to want to listen, take notes & start reading. 

We discuss:

• The subtle-yet-powerful relationship between health & design (...and why there’s much greater overlap in field of nutrition science & real estate than you think)
• The future of content marketing in 2023 and how it can be best leveraged for improving ROI from marketing & sales  this year 
• How to differentiate your brand in the increasingly (overwhelmingly?!) crowded world of social media marketing to increase lead conversion rate and reduce cost per lead 
• Defining, prioritizing, optimizing, and leading with your personal & professional strengths to grow revenue & become invaluable to stakeholders & customers

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