The Zesty Dietitian

Episode 16: GLP-1s and Fertility

In Episode 16 of The Zesty Dietitian Podcast, I dive into a huge topic lately - GLP-1s and fertility. We go over what a GLP-1 is and what it does, how it may help with PCOS/PMOS, side effects and nutrition considerations, and how to make the best decision for YOU about whether a GLP-1 is the right step for your reproductive health journey. We also answer a few questions from our listeners about nutrients to test for in labs if you’re on a GLP-1, GLP-1s for PCOS, GLP-1s while breastfeeding, and navigating anxiety about weight gain when coming off a GLP-1 for pregnancy. Get the show notes and transcript here: www.feedyourzest.com/blog/2026/15/5/glp1-fertility-podcast [http://www.feedyourzest.com/blog/2026/15/5/glp1-fertility-podcast] Work with a Feed Your Zest dietitian for 1:1 nutrition counseling⁠: ⁠https://www.feedyourzest.com/nutrition-counseling Copyright 2026 Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness, LLC Podcast intro/outro music by⁠ ⁠⁠Myles Maxwell⁠

Episode 15: Endometriosis, Fertility, and Disordered Eating with Lindsay Helton

In Episode 15 of The Zesty Dietitian Podcast, I interview my good friend and colleague, Lindsay Helton! Lindsay is a Registered Dietitian and owner of New Paths Nutrition, a North Carolina group practice specializing in eating disorder care. Over the past six years, she and her team have helped clients heal from eating disorders, untangle disordered eating patterns, and address health concerns using a weight-inclusive approach. Lindsay focuses on meeting clients where they are and creating a supportive, comfortable space for healing. She lives near Charlotte in the Lake Norman area, where she recently opened a new office for the practice. When she’s not working, she enjoys time with her family by the water-ideally with an iced latte in hand. In this episode, we discuss Lindsay’s work as an eating disorder dietitian, her personal journey with infertility, the process of getting diagnosed with endometriosis, and ways she’s taking care of her body as a dietitian with endometriosis. Follow Lindsay on Instagram: @newpathsnutrition Work with Lindsay and her team of eating disorder dietitians: www.newpathsnutrition.com [www.newpathsnutrition.com] Resources: Feed Your Zest blog posts on endometriosis  [https://www.feedyourzest.com/search?q=endometriosis&f_collectionId=5b88d91b405a0518372fa692] Lindsay’s blog post: Non Diet Strategies for Managing Endometriosis [https://www.newpathsnutrition.com/post/non-diet-strategies-for-managing-endometriosis]  Dance Party Workouts with MadFit  [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN99XDk2SYr7YFHIVmTffejyRZliMGGIM] Work with a Feed Your Zest dietitian for 1:1 nutrition counseling⁠ [https://www.feedyourzest.com/nutrition-counseling] Copyright 2026 Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness, LLC Podcast music by⁠ ⁠⁠Myles Maxwell⁠

Episode 14: Prenatal Vitamins and Entrepreneurship with Zawwar Khan

In Episode 14 of The Zesty Dietitian Podcast we’re interviewing my internet friend and fellow prenatal nutrition nerd, Zawwar Khan. Zawwar Khan is the founder of CareNatal, a prenatal vitamin brand delivering comprehensive prenatal nutrition as an easy to drink powder vitamin. After graduating as a mechanical engineer and then working in product development for companies like Proctor and Gamble and PepsiCo, Zawwar took his career down a different path - entrepreneurship. In this episode, Zawwar and I chat about his journey to entrepreneurship, the process of developing a prenatal vitamin, and what it’s like being in the prenatal vitamin space as a man. Follow Zawwar on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@carenatal] Follow Zawwar on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/carenatal/] Episode Sponsored by CareNatal: www.carenatal.com Resources: Prenatal vitamin comparison chart [www.carenatal.com/compare] Feed Your Zest Prenatal Vitamin Guide [https://www.feedyourzest.com/store/p/bqkt5vn80yi5mitntim5l8yeh09lfg ] Work with a Feed Your Zest dietitian for 1:1 nutrition counseling⁠: ⁠https://www.feedyourzest.com/nutrition-counseling [https://www.feedyourzest.com/nutrition-counseling] Copyright 2026 Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness, LLC Podcast intro/outro music by⁠ ⁠⁠Myles Maxwell⁠

Episode 13: PCOS, Lactation and Birth with Natalie Ostrowski

In Episode 13 of The Zesty Dietitian Podcast, I interview our associate dietitian and lactation consultant, Natalie Ostrowski MPH, RDN, IBCLC. We dive into Natalie’s personal journey with PCOS, trying to conceive, her pregnancy journey and birth story, as well as her experience with lactation, with tips for each stage of the journey overall! A little more about Natalie: She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and international board certified lactation consultant. Prior to joining the team at Feed Your Zest, she worked in community health centers as well as a birth center and a breastfeeding medicine clinic. Beyond her clinical experience, she understands firsthand the difficulty of navigating the US healthcare system, feeling confused by irregular menstrual cycles, and experiencing challenges with fertility. She is deeply passionate about supporting folks in attaining their reproductive and nutrition health goals while also making the world of nutrition more clear and approachable. Sometimes sifting through the myriad feelings and emotions that come up when we talk about food and body image can be challenging. She sees it as her role to help guide you through these conversations while offering tailored, evidence-based recommendations to help you along the way. Read Natalie’s bio [https://www.feedyourzest.com/meet-natalie] Follow Natalie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nourished.with.nat/] Book an appointment with Natalie [https://www.feedyourzest.com/online-appointment-requests] Work with a Feed Your Zest dietitian for 1:1 nutrition counseling⁠: ⁠https://www.feedyourzest.com/nutrition-counseling ⁠ [https://www.feedyourzest.com/nutrition-counseling] Copyright 2025 Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness, LLC Podcast music by⁠ ⁠⁠Myles Maxwell⁠

Episode 12: Twin Pregnancies and Prenatal Sports Nutrition with Ella Schwochert

In episode 12 of The Zesty Dietitian Podcast, I interview my friend and fellow registered dietitian Ella Schwochert, MPH, RDN. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Ella and her team of dietitians at Fuel NC Nutrition specialize in intuitive eating and sports nutrition. She likes to say “Think of me as your hype woman for carbs, curiosity, and body respect.” We talk all about her experience with a twin pregnancy, her passion for movement and fueling for activity, and listening to your body when it comes to staying active while pregnant. Follow Ella and her team on Instagram: @fuel.nc.nutrition Work with Ella and her team: fuelnc.com [http://fuelnc.com/] Resources: Learn about Intuitive Eating: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/about-us/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/ [https://www.intuitiveeating.org/about-us/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/]  Learn about Health at Every Size: https://asdah.org/haes/ [https://asdah.org/haes/] Run Raleigh (same building as Fuel NC Nutrition): https://runraleighpt.com/ [https://runraleighpt.com/] Studio Brick Strength and Conditioning (same building as Fuel NC Nutrition): https://studiobrick.com/ More about thyroid and nutrition (The Zesty Dietitian Podcast Episode 6): https://www.feedyourzest.com/blog/2024/9/30/podcast-episode-6-hashimotos [https://www.feedyourzest.com/blog/2024/9/30/podcast-episode-6-hashimotos]  Information about medications for pregnancy nausea: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/morning-sickness-nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy [https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/morning-sickness-nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy] Work with a Feed Your Zest dietitian for 1:1 nutrition counseling⁠: ⁠https://www.feedyourzest.com/nutrition-counseling ⁠ [https://www.feedyourzest.com/nutrition-counseling] Copyright 2025 Feed Your Zest Nutrition & Wellness, LLC Podcast music by⁠ ⁠⁠Myles Maxwell⁠