Healing By The Forkful

HBTF: Laura Fons LEAP Chat & Success Stories 01.05.2025

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392660/fan_mail/new] Today, I speak with fellow Certified LEAP Therapist Laura Fons HELLO, I AM A REGISTERED DIETITIAN SPECIALIZING IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE; KIDNEY STONES; AND DIET INDUCED INFLAMMATION. IF YOU HAVE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE, NUTRITION COUNSELING AND SUPPORT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AS IT CAN HELP SLOW THE PROGRESSION OF THE DISEASE. SAME GOES FOR KIDNEY STONES. DIETARY FACTORS PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN THE FORMATION OF KIDNEY STONES. DIETARY CHANGES CAN REDUCE YOUR RISK OF RECURRENCE. DIET INDUCED INFLAMMATION CAN BE THE RESULT OF DELAYED FOOD ALLERGIES, POOR DIET CHOICES, OR POOR GUT HEALTH, WHICH CAN ALL BE INTERRELATED. COUNSELING AND SPECIAL TESTING CAN RESTORE HEALTH AND WELL BEING.  NUTRITION COUNSELING FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE (CKD) AND KIDNEY STONES INVOLVES A COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION ASSESSMENT AND THE CREATION OF AN INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION PLAN. DIET INDUCED INFLAMMATION ISSUES MAY ALSO INVOLVE A LAB TEST TO MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY FOOD SENSITIVITIES SO AN INDIVIDUALIZED OLIGOANTIGENIC DIET PLAN CAN BE DEVELOPED. IF YOU HAVE KIDNEY DISEASE OR KIDNEY STONES, REACH OUT AS I OFFER A COMPLIMENTARY VIRTUAL OR PHONE VISIT TO HELP ASSESS IF NUTRITION COUNSELING IS RIGHT FOR YOU. IF YOU HAVE GI OR INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS SUCH AS HEARTBURN, IBS, HEADACHES, MIGRAINES, ARTHRITIS, CROHN'S, SINUSITIS, ETC, LEARN HOW DIET CAN PLAY A ROLE, AND GET FEELING BETTER NOW! Royletta Romain, MEd, RD, LDN. CLT As of January 2026, I am able to see patients in both Massachusetts (in person & virtually) and Florida (virtually). Healing By The Forkful helps clients reduce or stop symptoms of Inflammation, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Migraines with Food, NOT Medication!! This podcast is for informational purposes only. I am a Registered Dietitian, NOT a Medical Doctor. Never decrease or stop medications without consulting YOUR Medical Doctor. I am taking on new clients in Massachusetts and other states that do not have licensure for Registered Dietitians.  As of January 2026, I am able to see patients in both Massachusetts (in person & virtually) and Florida (virtually). Please continue to follow your Medical Doctor's orders. Welcome to Healing By The Forkful!! Please email me at.... healingbytheforkfulrd@gmail.com to ask questions or set up an appointment Thanks! Healing By The Forkful helps clients reduce or stop symptoms of Inflammation, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Migraines with Food, NOT Medication!! This podcast is for informational purposes only.  I am a Registered Dietitian, NOT a Medical Doctor. Never decrease or stop medications without consulting YOUR Medical Doctor. I am taking on new clients in Massachusetts and other states that do not have licensure for Registered Dietitians.  As of January 2026, I am able to see patients in both Massachusetts (in person & virtually) and Florida (virtually). Please continue to follow your Medical Doctor's orders. Welcome to Healing By The Forkful!! Please email me at.... healingbytheforkfulrd@gmail.com to ask questions or set up an appointment Thanks!

HBTF: Molly Romero LEAP Chat & Success Stories 01.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392660/fan_mail/new] Today we talk success!! In this first episode of 2026, I sit and chat with fellow Lifestyle Eating And Performance Therapist and Registered Dietitian Molly Romero. We discuss patient success stories, we talk about our success using LEAP and we hope we have said something in this episode to encourage you to get help with a LEAP Therapist (Certified LEAP Therapist; CLT) in your area. Molly Romero is a CLT, CDCES, Registered Dietitian who is licensed in Arkansas. If you are in Arkansas, she would love to meet with you.  She can help you with both Medical Nutrition Therapy and LEAP. As of January 2026, I am able to see patients in both Massachusetts (in person & virtually) and Florida (virtually). Here is a little more about Molly: HI! I’m Molly and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN/LDN), Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT). My focus is helping you feel your very best by taking a functional approach to nutrition and your health. Growing up, I was an incredibly picky eater living in a world constantly bombarded by fad diets and people struggling with poor self-esteem and feeling crummy, my diet oscillated between ‘diet foods’ and junk foods. It wasn’t until summer camp during high school when my roommate was newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes that everything changed. I found myself pouring over her carb counting books and playing “Guess the blood sugar” after meals, witnessing firsthand the profound impact of nutrition on our bodies. This experience sparked my fascination with the connection between food and overall health.  Motivated to understand why so many people around me were unsatisfied with their meals and overall well-being, I embarked on a mission to incorporate more fresh foods into my diet and learn how to prepare them in a way that worked for me. This shift involved moving beyond my usual special K, ramen noodles, and diet sodas to embrace a wider variety of fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins accompanied by regular movement. The result? More energy, clearer skin, and an overall improved sense of well-being.  Since then, my mission has been to eliminate ‘diet culture’ and promote the importance of balance to find a true quality of life. Healing By The Forkful helps clients reduce or stop symptoms of Inflammation, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Migraines with Food, NOT Medication!! This podcast is for informational purposes only.  I am a Registered Dietitian, NOT a Medical Doctor. Never decrease or stop medications without consulting YOUR Medical Doctor. I am taking on new clients in Massachusetts and other states that do not have licensure for Registered Dietitians.  As of January 2026, I am able to see patients in both Massachusetts (in person & virtually) and Florida (virtually). Please continue to follow your Medical Doctor's orders. Welcome to Healing By The Forkful!! Please email me at.... healingbytheforkfulrd@gmail.com to ask questions or set up an appointment Thanks!

HBTF: Amy Meyers, RD, CLT Explains LEAP & Tells Success Stories

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392660/fan_mail/new] Amy is a Registered Dietitian and Certified LEAP Therapist that resides in Ohio. Amy’s diverse career background has given her the opportunity to work with a wide range of client populations with a variety of different diagnoses and patient goals. She currently works part-time as a telehealth dietitian for Nourish and has previously worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities and as a media liaison for a hospital nutrition department.  In 2012, Amy started her private practice where she specializes in food sensitivity testing using the Mediator Release Test (MRT) and LEAP food elimination and reintroduction protocol. Amy genuinely loves helping individuals suffering with inflammatory conditions uncover the foods that are contributing to their symptoms. Her goal is for all of her clients to feel AMAZING when they are done working together!  Amy is the owner of Nutrition Solutions With Amy and can be reached at: amylmeyers3@gmail.com nutritionsolutionswithamy.com (614)271-2797 Healing By The Forkful helps clients reduce or stop symptoms of Inflammation, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Migraines with Food, NOT Medication!! This podcast is for informational purposes only.  I am a Registered Dietitian, NOT a Medical Doctor. Never decrease or stop medications without consulting YOUR Medical Doctor. I am taking on new clients in Massachusetts and other states that do not have licensure for Registered Dietitians.  As of January 2026, I am able to see patients in both Massachusetts (in person & virtually) and Florida (virtually). Please continue to follow your Medical Doctor's orders. Welcome to Healing By The Forkful!! Please email me at.... healingbytheforkfulrd@gmail.com to ask questions or set up an appointment Thanks!

HBTF: Susan Linke, MBA, MS, RD, LD, CLT Explains LEAP & Tells Success Stories!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392660/fan_mail/new] SUSAN LINKE, MBA, MS, RD, LD, CLT Susan is a registered and licensed dietitian, Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) and Certified Gluten Practitioner (CGP).   She received her MBA from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX.   Immunology, Adverse Food Reactions, and Dietary Treatment for Food-Sensitive Patients  Susan Linke has also received extensive training in immunology, adverse food reactions, and practical application of dietary treatment for food-sensitive patients.   Since introducing delayed-type food hypersensitivity testing and therapy into her private practice, she has seen first-hand how the proper identification of food and chemical triggers, followed by the implementation of a proven, customized LEAP (Lifestyle Eating and Performance) protocol can help patients reduce inflammation and recover their health. Certified Leap Therapist (CLT) Considered one of the most experienced CLTs in the country, she is actively involved in the training and mentoring of dietitians who are interested in applying this cutting-edge protocol into their practice, as well as presenting at local, state, and national dietetic association conferences.  In addition, she is also a frequent lecturer in the local community. Susan uses an integrative and functional medicine approach to medical nutrition therapy.  Susan Linke Private Practice Currently, Susan is the owner of an integrative and functional nutrition-based private practice in Dallas, TX,  in addition to providing nutrition counseling to long-distance patients via skype or telephone. Professional Associations Advisory board member for: * Oxford Biomedical Technologies * Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy Professional Memberships: * Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) * Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the Texas Dietetic Association) * Dallas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the Dallas Dietetic Association) The following “Academy” Dietetic Practice Groups: * Dietitians in Functional Medicine * Dietitians in Gluten Intolerance Disease * Nutrition Entrepreneurs * SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists) * Medical Nutrition Practice Group * Gluten Intolerance Group of North America * Institute of Functional Medicine   Awards 2015 Excellence in Practice Award [http://integrativerd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Susan-Linke.pdf] (by the Dietitians in Functional and Integrative Medicine) Healing By The Forkful helps clients reduce or stop symptoms of Inflammation, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Migraines with Food, NOT Medication!! This podcast is for informational purposes only.  I am a Registered Dietitian, NOT a Medical Doctor. Never decrease or stop medications without consulting YOUR Medical Doctor. I am taking on new clients in Massachusetts and other states that do not have licensure for Registered Dietitians.  As of January 2026, I am able to see patients in both Massachusetts (in person & virtually) and Florida (virtually). Please continue to follow your Medical Doctor's orders. Welcome to Healing By The Forkful!! Please email me at.... healingbytheforkfulrd@gmail.com to ask questions or set up an appointment Thanks!

HBTF: Let's Hear Jill's Story!!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2392660/fan_mail/new] Hello! I’m Jill Hettrick, and I couldn’t be more excited to share my journey with you. Thanks to the incredible LEAP program—and the unwavering support of my amazing dietitian—I’ve discovered a path back to the best version of myself. After a decade of battling inflammation, diverticulitis, and the side effects of harsh medications, I finally feel free again. Today, I’m riding my bike and hiking with my family—things I never thought I’d do again. This program has truly changed my life, and I’m beyond grateful. If you’re looking for a breakthrough, maybe this is the LEAP you've been waiting for, too. Healing By The Forkful helps clients reduce or stop symptoms of Inflammation, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Migraines with Food, NOT Medication!! This podcast is for informational purposes only.  I am a Registered Dietitian, NOT a Medical Doctor. Never decrease or stop medications without consulting YOUR Medical Doctor. I am taking on new clients in Massachusetts and other states that do not have licensure for Registered Dietitians.  As of January 2026, I am able to see patients in both Massachusetts (in person & virtually) and Florida (virtually). Please continue to follow your Medical Doctor's orders. Welcome to Healing By The Forkful!! Please email me at.... healingbytheforkfulrd@gmail.com to ask questions or set up an appointment Thanks!