Meet Emily Thiel: Supporting Health Through Personalized Nutrition & Workplace Wellness

Meet Emily Thiel: Supporting Health Through Personalized Nutrition & Workplace Wellness

Get to know Emily Thiel, RD, and learn how she helps individuals and organizations build healthier, more sustainable habits through personalized nutrition. In this episode of Talk Nutrition to Me, Emily shares her experience as a Registered Dietitian at Kelly's Choice, what a typical day looks like, and how nutrition counseling can support people at every stage of their health journey. From one-on-one private practice appointments to workplace wellness programs, Emily discusses how meeting people where they are can lead to lasting lifestyle changes. Whether you're curious about working with a dietitian, looking to improve your own health, or exploring ways to support employee well-being, this conversation offers practical insights into the many ways nutrition can make a meaningful impact.

Cook Well, Feel Well with Chef and RD, Dee Iraca of Eat Well Chef

In this episode of Talk Nutrition To Me, we’re joined by chef and registered dietitian Dee Iraca, founder of Eat Well Chef [https://www.eatwellchef.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com], to talk about what it really means to cook for your health. Recorded shortly after Dee’s first cooking class featuring a hearty, nourishing minestrone soup, this conversation explores how cooking at home can make healthy eating feel more approachable, enjoyable, and sustainable. Dee shares practical ways to build confidence in the kitchen, simple strategies for creating balanced meals, and why healthy food doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor. Whether you’re a confident home cook or just getting started, this episode is full of inspiration to help make cooking feel easier—and your plate feel better. Here’s a shorter version too if your podcast descriptions tend to be brief: Chef and registered dietitian Dee Iraca joins Talk Nutrition To Me to explore how cooking can support your health in practical, delicious ways. Recorded after her first cooking class featuring minestrone soup, Dee shares tips for building confidence in the kitchen, creating balanced meals, and making healthy eating feel realistic and enjoyable. Founder of Eat Well Chef [https://www.eatwellchef.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com], Dee brings both culinary expertise and nutrition know-how to the conversation.

GLP-1s + Nutrition: What You Need to Know with Katie Spychalski

In this episode of Talk Nutrition To Me, we’re joined by registered dietitian Katie Spychalski from Kelly's Choice to break down the role of nutrition alongside GLP-1 medications. We explore what actually changes when appetite is reduced, why nutrient density still matters even when you’re eating less, and the most common gaps people run into with protein, fiber, hydration, and overall intake. Katie brings a practical, real-world perspective on how to support the body during GLP-1 use without overcomplicating food choices or relying on restrictive rules. Whether you’re currently taking a GLP-1 medication or simply curious about how they interact with nutrition, this conversation helps clarify what matters most—and what often gets overlooked.

Eating Whole Foods: Carly Hansen Brings Kelly's Choice to Buffalo

In this episode, Kelly sits down with Carly Hansen, the newest member of the Kelly's Choice team who just opened KC's first Buffalo, NY office. Carly shares her nutrition philosophy: eat more whole foods while still enjoying the foods you love—no restriction, just balance. She also brings one of her favorite recipes, Joy Bauer's Tex Mex Quinoa Bake, proving that healthy eating can be delicious and satisfying. Tune in for practical nutrition advice and learn how Kelly's Choice is expanding to serve more communities across New York!

Regenerating Health with Stem Cells, Nutrition & Innovation w/ Dr. Robert Marx

In this remarkable episode, Kelly and Neil are joined by the legendary Dr. Robert Marx, a pioneer in oral and maxillofacial surgery who’s helped shape modern regenerative medicine. From war-zone trauma patients to groundbreaking bone regeneration, Dr. Marx shares some of the most incredible patient stories of his decades-long career. They dive into innovations like recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (rhBMP), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and stem cell therapies that are changing how we treat cancer, trauma, and bone disease. Plus, the conversation flows into GLP-1s (like Ozempic & Wegovy), protein deficiencies, osteoporosis, estrogen, testosterone, and how nutrition must evolve alongside medical advancements. * 📚 Why Dr. Marx wrote 28 Life-Changing Patients and the stories that shaped him * 💉 How recombinant BMP + stem cells regenerate bone (even full jaws) * 🦴 His role in developing modern bone grafting alternatives * 🌱 The real state of lab-grown organs (hint: decades away) * 🤒 Funny and shocking ER cases, including... a mosquito in the ear?! * 🥩 How low protein and missing amino acids worsen outcomes for patients on GLP-1s * 💪 Protein & fiber timing for preserving muscle mass on weight-loss drugs * 💊 The overprescription of osteoporosis meds — and what bone really needs * 💡 His take on estrogen/testosterone as critical, misunderstood longevity tools * 🧠 Why nutritionists are more important than ever in modern medicine 📘 28 Life-Changing Patients (Coming Soon) A powerful collection of personal, surgical, and ER stories — from complex reconstructive surgeries to emotional triumphs. One story features a young Vietnamese girl with a 12+ lb. tongue tumor, another a man misdiagnosed with severe arthritis who was caught playing volleyball on the beach! “We don’t heal wounds. Mother Nature does. We just get things out of the way.” — Dr. Robert Marx “If you’re taking a GLP-1 and not working with a dietitian, you’re putting your body at serious risk.” — Kelly Springer, RD “Bone isn’t just mineral — it’s protein. And we’re missing that conversation in osteoporosis treatment.” — Dr. Robert Marx “Nutritionists now are playing a much more potent role in combatting weight loss gimmicks.” — Dr. Robert Marx * 🧬 Marrow Marxman – New device Dr. Marx co-developed to harvest high-quality stem cells with precision from the hip * 📘 The New Weight Loss Era by Kelly Springer * 🧠 Learn more about GLP-1 education at KellysChoice.org * 📄 Latest July 2024 GLP-1 nutrition study referenced by Kelly ✅ Schedule a Call with a Dietitian Covered by most major insurances (Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, BCBS, MVP, CDPHP, etc.) 🔗 https://www.kellyschoice.org/book-a-dietitian ✅ Order Kelly’s Book 📘 The New Weight Loss Era on Amazon ✅ Follow Dr. Marx’s Work 📕 Book coming soon: 28 Life-Changing Patients 🌐 Website: Coming soon — check back on kellyschoice.org/blog [https://www.kellyschoice.org/blog] for updates 🧬 Topics Covered:📕 Book Highlights:💬 Key Quotes:📣 Resources Mentioned:📅 Take Action: