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

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:

What’s New at Kelly’s Choice: Year-End Recap & 2026 Preview

In this high-energy solo episode, Kelly Springer shares an exciting year-end update on the explosive growth of Kelly’s Choice in 2025 and sets the stage for what’s coming in 2026. From closing deals with powerhouse companies like EY and Paychex, expanding the private practice network, launching a nonprofit for Medicaid patients, and doubling down on workplace wellness, it’s clear that the brand is making serious impact. Kelly also previews major speaking, media, and podcast initiatives—plus her team’s plan to change the healthcare system through insurance-covered dietitian care, GLP-1 guidance, and evidence-based prevention. * 📈 2025 wins: +40% revenue growth, expansion into PBMs, brokers & hospital systems * 🏥 How Kelly’s nonprofit has already helped 600+ Medicaid clients * 👥 Why employer wellness programs are exploding—and how RDs save $$$ * 💰 Real costs of chronic conditions (e.g. $2,000/month for fatty liver disease meds) * 🧾 How wellness dollars, HSAs, and FSAs can pay for nutrition counseling * 🧬 Preview of Kelly’s partnerships with GLP-1 research, pharmacy benefit managers, and genetic testing * 🎤 Kelly’s 2026 goals: keynote speaking, employer education, policy advocacy, and media syndication (including on RayD8.tv) * Custom RD-led programs for companies * Employee transformation programs paid by wellness dollars * Outcomes-driven: lower claims, less absenteeism, increased productivity * Coupling medications with personalized dietitian care * Ongoing media interviews, speaking, and podcast education * Launching partnerships like BlueJeans (genetic testing for medication compatibility) * Podcast guests from healthcare, insurance, pharma, tech * TV appearances in NYC, Dallas, DC & more * New syndication on RayD8 TV (Apple TV + more) * Current: The New Weight Loss Era * Upcoming: New GLP-1-focused education products for providers, employers & consumers * Funded by 1115 Medicaid Waiver * Serving underserved populations with chronic disease nutrition support * Building scalable models for community health systems “I’ve been waiting 13 years for this. The floodgates have finally opened.” — Kelly Springer “If we can reverse just ONE type 2 diabetic in a company, that’s $11,000 saved per year.” — Kelly Springer “Right now, you can book a dietitian under your insurance. This wasn’t possible years ago—this is your moment.” — Kelly Springer ✅ Book a Dietitian Now Covered by most major commercial insurance (Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, BCBS, MVP, CDPHP, Empire Plan) 🔗 https://www.kellyschoice.org/book-a-dietitian ✅ Use Your HSA/FSA or Wellness Dollars Ask your HR team if you have funds left for 2025 or programs you can schedule in 2026! ✅ Download the Book 📗 The New Weight Loss Era Interested in scheduling a worksite wellness program, corporate keynote, or transformation series for 2026? 📩 Contact Kelly’s Choice: hello@kellyschoice.org https://www.kellyschoice.org [https://www.kellyschoice.org] 🧠 What You’ll Learn:📣 2026 Focus Areas:1. 💼 Workplace Wellness Revolution2. 🧬 GLP-1 Education & Support3. 🎙️ Media Expansion4. 📚 Books & Education5. 💙 Nonprofit Impact💬 Top Quotes:📅 Ready to Take Action?🧑‍💼 For Employers, Brokers & Benefit Managers:

Red Carpet Health: Nutrition, Longevity & Latino Wellness w/ Daniela Ganoza

In this energizing episode, Kelly sits down with renowned red-carpet reporter and Univision entertainment correspondent Daniela Ganoza, who opens up about her behind-the-scenes career interviewing Hollywood’s biggest stars — and the wellness rituals that keep her camera-ready year-round. Daniela reveals how she's turned her passion for functional nutrition, fasting, and anti-inflammatory living into a lifestyle — and soon, into a new Spanish-language wellness podcast aimed at empowering the U.S. Hispanic community. They also discuss ancient grains like quinoa, Daniela’s Peruvian roots, and the importance of making holistic health accessible — even without $1,500 lab tests or celebrity doctors. * 🎬 What it’s like to interview A-listers like George Clooney, James Cameron & Zendaya — in under 4 minutes! * 🧪 How Daniela uses red light therapy, supplements, and regular labs to optimize her health * 🥗 Her go-to anti-inflammatory, gut-friendly, high-energy daily eating plan * 💬 Why she believes bilingual podcasts are the key to health literacy in Latino communities * 🌾 The ancient power of quinoa and traditional Peruvian nutrition * 🧘‍♀️ The vital connection between emotional health, career success, and physical well-being * 🧬 How Kelly’s Choice can partner with bilingual dietitians to support these communities * Meal Window: 11:30 AM – 8 PM (18:6 intermittent fasting) * Break-Fast Options: * Avocado + smoked salmon on Ezekiel bread * Salad with greens, olive oil, protein (egg or fish) * Omelet with veggies * Snacks: * Coconut yogurt with supplements * 86% dark chocolate square * Dinner: * Grilled fish or chicken + roasted veggies + seasonal fruit (minimal sugar) 💧 Supplements are taken based on bloodwork every 4 months 🧘‍♀️ Morning ritual includes meditation + green tea 🛌 Sleeps on a PEMF mat with red light therapy “Health is a lifestyle. It’s not a trend — it’s how I keep showing up on red carpets every week.” — Daniela Ganoza “We don’t need $1,500 genetic tests to start feeling better — we can begin with what we already have.” — Daniela Ganoza “You cannot start your day with something sweet. Start with nutrients. Start with real food.” — Daniela Ganoza “This is our moment. Nutrition is being recognized as the most important way to impact public health.” — Kelly Springer * 🎙️ Daniela Ganoza’s Wellness Podcast (en Español) – Launching January 2026! → Targeted at the underserved U.S. Hispanic community to teach preventative health, nutrition, longevity, and functional medicine in Spanish → Guest collaborations welcome! Kelly’s Choice Spanish-speaking RDs will be featured 🎉 * 💸 Daniela is also producing a financial literacy podcast in Spanish to educate Latinos on wealth-building, tax planning, and financial health — launching Q1 2026. ✅ Schedule a Call with a Dietitian Today Covered by most major commercial insurance (Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, BCBS, MVP, CDPHP, etc.) 🔗 https://www.kellyschoice.org/book-a-dietitian ✅ Pick Up Kelly’s Book 📘 The New Weight Loss Era on Amazon ✅ Follow Daniela for Updates Instagram: @danielaganoza X/Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @danielaganoza 🧠 What You’ll Learn:🥑 Sample Daily Diet from Daniela:💬 Top Quotes:📣 Special Project Announcements:📅 Ready to Take Action?

Meet Emily Kate Thiel: A Day in the Life of a Registered Dietitian

In this episode, Kelly Springer introduces her newest in-office dietitian, Emily Kate Thiel, who brings a fresh energy to the Kelly’s Choice team. Emily shares what it’s like working one-on-one with clients across all ages—from 11 to 80—and navigating complex diagnoses like diabetes, Crohn’s disease, GLP-1 support, and more. Emily gives us a peek into a “day in the life” of a Kelly’s Choice dietitian, including what she’s learning from real clients and how she’s helping reshape nutrition education for local hospitals using current science and real-world behavior change strategies. * ✅ What dietitians really do in outpatient private practice * 🧠 How nutrition advice has changed in the past decade * 🥦 Why evidence-based education beats outdated diet handouts from the '80s * 💉 GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) and how dietitians help prevent deficiencies * 🔁 How lab work and referrals from physicians guide personalized plans * 🛑 Why restrictive “low-carb” diets are often misinformed * 👦🏻 The wide age range of patients (from kids to seniors!) dietitians work with * 🧾 How most patients are 100% covered by insurance—except Medicare (for now) * 📣 Advocacy update: Kelly is working with policymakers like Dr. Oz to expand Medicare coverage for more nutrition conditions by 2026 “Every day and every patient is different—and that’s what I love.” — Emily Kate Thiel, RD “If you haven’t seen a dietitian in 10 years, your nutrition information is probably outdated.” — Kelly Springer, MS, RD “We are the highest level of nutrition. We’re not guessing—we’re using lab work and real research.” — Kelly Springer, MS, RD 🩺 Covered Insurance Plans Kelly’s Choice accepts most commercial insurance plans, including: * Aetna * Cigna * UnitedHealthcare * Blue Cross Blue Shield * MVP * CDPHP * Empire Plan ✔️ All sessions are HIPAA-compliant and 100% covered in most cases ⚠️ Medicare Update: Currently, Medicare only covers dietitian services for diabetes and chronic kidney disease. But Kelly is actively advocating to expand CPT codes so more people 65+ can receive the care they need for weight loss, GI disorders, and more. 📅 Book Your Dietitian Today: https://www.kellyschoice.org/book-a-dietitian Ask to schedule with Emily Thiel or the next available RD! The New Weight Loss Era by Kelly Springer A nutrition-forward guide to weight loss that addresses GLP-1 support, macronutrient balance, behavior change, and realistic lifestyle planning. 📗 Get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/New-Weight-Loss-Era-Kelly-Springer/dp/B0D1GJ9FJM * Adults of any age struggling with chronic disease, weight management, or diet confusion * Parents of children/teens needing support for healthy eating habits * Anyone currently on GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy) * Seniors 65+ with Medicare who want access to dietitian care * Physicians & hospital systems looking to upgrade nutrition education materials * People who’ve never worked with a dietitian—or haven’t in years! 🧬 What You’ll Learn:💬 Top Quotes:📌 Services Mentioned:📘 Recommended Reading:🙋‍♀️ Who This Episode Is For: