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Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
Nutrition Connection is where science meets storytelling. Hosted by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof, RD, this podcast highlights the dietitians and nutrition experts shaping the future of food and health.
Each episode dives into the inspiring journeys of nutrition professionals whose work touches every corner of the food system and healthcare landscape. From research and clinical practice to culinary innovation, public health, food industry leadership, and beyond—dietitians are everywhere, and their…
Episodes
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
77: Kaylyn Koons MS, RD, LDN - PHD STUDENT / NEURO NUTRITION
In this episode of the Nutrition Connection Podcast, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof interviews Kaylin Koons, an outpatient dietitian and PhD student, discussing her…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
76: Dr. Nick Barringer PhD, RDN, CSCS, CSSD - TACTICAL / PERFORMANCE
In this episode of Nutrition Connection, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof interviews Dr. Nick Barringer, who shares his journey from an exercise science major to a…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof75: Stephanie Simms Hodges MS, MPH, RDN - FOOD POLICY
The conversation delves into the journey of Stephanie Hodges, a food policy consultant, and her transition from a nutrition professional to a food policy…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
74: Melissa Mitri MS, RD - PRIVATE PRACTICE / GLP-1 / MEDIA
In this episode of the Nutrition Connection Podcast, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof interviews Melissa Mitri, a registered dietitian and GLP-1 expert, discussing her…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
73: Tambra Raye Stevenson MPH, MA, PhD(c)- AGRICULTURE / NONPROFIT
Tambra Raye Stevenson shares her journey into nutrition, the inspiration behind Wanda, and the intersection of nutrition, media, and technology. She emphasizes…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof72: Dani Pezzuto RD, CCTD, CNSC, LDN - CLINICAL / TRANSPLANT
In this episode, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof interviews Dani Pezzuto, a transplant dietitian, about her journey into the field of nutrition and her role as a…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
71: Abbie Gellman MS, RD, CDN, Chef - CULINARY / CONSULTING
The conversation covers the journey of Chef Abby Gelman from a career in finance to becoming a dietitian and chef, her role as the Director of Culinary…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
69: Emily Levin MPH, RDN - PUBLIC HEALTH / GOVERNMENT
Emily Levin, a public health analyst and registered dietitian, shares her journey into the field of nutrition, highlighting her early passion for nutrition…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof70: Stacey Woodson MS, RDN - ENTREPRENUER/MEDIA
Stacy Woodson shares her journey from aspiring doctor to becoming a nutrition professional, author, and media dietitian. She emphasizes the importance of…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
68: Erik Bustillo MS, RD, FISSN, CSC, CF-L2, CPT - PERFORMANCE / TACTICAL
The conversation covers Eric Bustillo's journey into the nutrition profession, his early career, roles in corporate wellness and human performance, challenges…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof67: Alyssa Smolen MS RDN CDN - COMMUNITY / MEDIA
Alyssa Smolen shares her journey from aspiring artist to becoming a dietitian, blending her passion for nutrition with her love for writing and journalism. She…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof66: Dr. Zach Conrad PhD, MPH - RESEARCH / FOOD SYSTEMS
The Nutrition Connection Podcast features a discussion on the intersection of nutrition, sustainability, and economics. Dr. Zach Conrad shares insights into…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof65: Kelly Patterson MS, RD, LDN, CSSD - INDUSTRY / BIOMARKERS
Kelly Patterson, a clinical nutrition educator with Omega Quant Analytics, shares her journey and insights into the evolving field of nutrition science and…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof64: Briana Reamer MS, RDN, LDN - FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY / MEDIA
The conversation covers the diverse career journey of Briana Reamer, from her inspiration to become a nutrition professional to her transition into health…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof63: Cathy Carmichael MS, RDN, LDN - COMMUNITY / CHILD NUTRITION
The conversation covers Cathy Carmichael's journey from childhood inspiration to becoming a nutrition professional, her work with the Native American Health…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof62: Dr. Wesley McWhorter DrPH, MS, RDN, LD, CSCS - FOOD IS MEDICINE / RESEARCH
In this episode of the Nutrition Connection Podcast, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof interviews Dr. Wesley McWhorter, Vice President of Lifestyle Medicine at Suvita…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof61: Kait Richardson RDN, LD - SPEAKER / COUNSELING
In this episode, dietitian and author Kate Richardson shares her inspiring journey from overcoming an eating disorder to becoming a TEDx speaker and nutrition…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof60: Stacey Dunn-Emke MS, RDN - CAREER COACH / OWNER
In this episode, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof interviews Stacey Dunn-Emke, the founder of NutritionJobs and DietitianSalaries.com. Stacey shares her journey as a…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof59: Dr. Dustin Moore PhD, RD- SUPPLEMENTS / COMMUNICATIONS
The conversation covers the evolution of nutrition science, the journey to becoming a nutrition professional, the influence of dietitians and nutrition…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof58: Karman Meyer RDN, LDN, RYT - PRIVATE PRACTICE / MEDIA
The Nutrition Connection Podcast features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof and Karman Meyer, focusing on the intersection of nutrition, health, and…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof57: Sam Kramer MS, RDN/LDN, CISSN, CSSGB - ENTREPRENUER / FOOD INDUSTRY
Sam Kramer, CEO and co-founder of ProSo LLC, shares his journey from a non-traditional nutrition professional to founding his own company. He discusses the…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof56: Dr. Dean Elbe PharmD, BCPP - PHARMACIST / DRUG-NUTRITION INTERACTIONS
The conversation explores the intersection of pharmacy and nutrition, the importance of drug nutrition interactions, and the potential of AI in nutrition and…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof55: Breanna Chavez BS WIC / MS/DI STUDENT
The conversation covers topics such as early inspiration and the impact of FFA on career choices, navigating undergrad and career beginnings, the day-to-day at…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof54: Meridan Zerner MS RD- MEDIA/ PRIVATE PRACTICE
The conversation covers a range of topics, including Maryden Zerner's unique background, transition from journalism to nutrition, the power of connection in…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof53: Gretchen Zimmermann, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CSOWM, DipACLM - MEDIA / Health Tech
In this episode, Kristen Hicks-Roof interviews Gretchen Zimmermann, a spokesperson and cardiometabolic and digital healthcare expert. They discuss Gretchen's…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof52: Dr. Colleen Delaney PhD, RDN - GLOBAL PUBLIC HEALTH / SUPPLEMENTS
The podcast episode features Dr. Colleen Delaney, Technical Advisor of the USA with Vitamin Angels, who shares her journey and insights into the field of…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof51: Kim Blum MS, RDN, LD - PRIVATE PRACTICE / TEACHING
The episode features a conversation between Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof and Kim Blum, covering diverse career paths in nutrition, the impact of GLP-1s on nutrition…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof50: Richard Erhart MS, RD, CNSC - HEALTH TECH / CLINICAL
In this episode, Richard Erhart shares his journey from being an athlete to pursuing a career in nutrition, particularly in critical care. He discusses the…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof49: Brittany Buchholz MFA, RD, CNSC - CLINICAL / ENTERAL NUTRITION
The Nutrition Connection Podcast features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof and Brittany Buchholz, discussing the journey to becoming a nutrition…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof48: Sara Cano MS, RDN, LD - FOOD INDUSTRY / R&D
The podcast episode features a conversation with Sarah Cano, a food technologist at Bluebell Creameries. Sarah shares her journey from being inspired to become…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof47: Neva Cochran MS, RDN, LD, FAND - COMMUNICATIONS / PHILANTHROPY
The episode features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof PhD, RD and Neva Cochran, covering topics such as the discovery of nutrition as a career, the…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof46: Lauren Couchois RD, LD, SNS - SCHOOL NUTRITION
The conversation covers Lauren Couchois diverse career path, from zoology to nutrition, and her passion for nutrition education. It explores her journey…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof45: Dr. Su-Nui Escobar DCN, RDN, LDN, FAND - GLP-1 / CLINICAL
The conversation covers a range of topics related to careers in dietetics, including inspiration to become a nutrition professional, navigating a career in…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof44: Nic Zarate MS, RD, CSSD - SPORTS / PERFORMANCE
The podcast episode features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof and Nic Zarate, focusing on the journey and role of a sports dietitian. Nic shares his…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof43: Dr. Nina Crowley PhD, RDN, LD - HEALTH TECH / WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
The conversation covers diverse career paths in nutrition, the importance of evidence-based practice, and the role of advocacy and policy in nutrition. It…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof42: Amy Myrdal Miller MS, RDN, FAND - CONSULTING / AGRICULTURE
The conversation covers a range of topics including the intersection of agriculture and nutrition, the career path in nutrition, the impact of AI in nutrition…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof41: Gisela Bouvier MBA, RDN, LDN - BILINGUAL MEDIA / LINKEDIN
The conversation covers Gisela Bouvier's journey from a nutrition professional to a media dietician and LinkedIn strategist. It delves into her personal…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof40: Kara Collier RD, CNSC - HEALTH TECH
The conversation explores Kara Collier in non-traditional career paths in nutrition, early career experiences, professional growth, and the role of science in…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof39: Raeanne Sarazen MA, RDN - CONSULTING /TECHNOLOGY
The conversation covers the journey of Raeanne Sarazen in the food and nutrition industry, her transition to consulting and writing, and the impact of AI on…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof38: Nora Minno RD, CPT - CPG FOOD AND SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY / PERFORMANCE
The conversation covers Nora Minno's journey to becoming a nutrition professional, her transition into the nutrition career, her experience working at Red…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof37: Brittany Brockner MS, RD - SUPPLEMENTS / REGULATORY AFFAIRS
The conversation with Brittany Brockner covers a range of topics related to nutrition, dietetics, and the role of nutrition professionals in emerging companies…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof36: Bec McDorman MS, RDN, LD, FAND - CLINICAL/FOODSERVICE
The conversation with Bec McDorman, a regional dietitian, covers her journey from becoming a dietitian to her current role in food service management. It…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof35: Violeta Morris MS, RDN - PRIVATE PRACTICE / MEDIA
Dr. Kristin Hicks-Roof, a dietitian and researcher, interviews Violeta Morris, a founder and registered dietitian at the Concierge Dietitian. Violeta shares…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof34: Dr. Bridget Esteves PhD, RDN, LDN - FOOD INDUSTRY / REGULATORY AFFAIRS
The conversation covers a range of topics related to nutrition, regulatory affairs, and the food industry. It delves into the journey of a nutrition…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof32: Lorena Drago MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES - CULTURAL FOODWAYS
The podcast episode features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof and Lorena Drago, focusing on the intersection of food, culture, and nutrition. Lorena…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof33: Danielle Fanelle Haller MS, RD, CSR, LD - CLINICAL PEDIATRIC RENAL
The episode features a conversation with Danielle Fanelle Haller, a pediatric renal dietitian, discussing her journey into the field of nutrition and her role…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof30: Dr. Milton Stokes PhD, MPH, RD, FAND - AGRICULTURE
In this episode, Dr. Milton Stokes shares his journey from growing up in a restaurant to becoming a dietitian and transitioning into agriculture. He discusses…
Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof31: Raul Palacios MS, RDN, LD - TEACHING / ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
The conversation delves into the intersection of AI and nutrition, exploring Raul's journey to becoming a dietitian, his professional roles and experiences…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
29: Tony Castillo MS, RD, LDN- SPORTS/PERFORMANCE/PRIVATE PRACTICE
The episode features an inspiring conversation with Tony Castillo, a sports nutrition professional, discussing his journey, challenges, and impact in the field…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
28: Dr. Cindy Goody PhD, MBA, RDN, LDN- CONSULTING / STRATEGY / FOOD INDUSTRY
The episode features Dr. Cindy Goody, a business to science consultant, who shares her diverse career journey in the nutrition and food industry. From early…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
27: Ashley Robbins MS, RDN, LDN - SCHOOL FOODSERVICE
The conversation with Ashley Robbins covers her journey in school nutrition, from reconnecting with a former colleague to her experiences and challenges in the…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
26: Morganne Brown MS, RDN, LDN - CLINICAL / PRIVATE PRACTICE
The conversation covers Morganne Brown's diverse career opportunities in nutrition, the impact of personal experiences on career choice, challenges and…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
25: Ashley Carter MS, RD, LDN- NONPROFIT/COMMUNITY
The conversation covers Ashley Carter's journey to becoming a nutrition professional, her passion for nutrition and science, embracing cultural foods, the…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
24: Kara Kash MS, RD -MEAL DELIVERY/FOOD INDUSTRY
The conversation discusses Kara's personal journey into nutrition and her transition to a nutrition professional role in a food company. The conversation then…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
23: Lucille Beseler MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES, FAND- INSURANCE BASED PRIVATE PRACTICE
The conversation with Lucille Beseler, President of Family Nutrition Center, South Florida, covers her journey in nutrition, the evolution of her business…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
22: Dr. Matt Landry PhD, RDN, DipACLM, FAND, FAHA- RESEARCH/ACADEMIA
The episode features Dr. Matt Landry, an assistant professor at the University of California Irvine, discussing his academic journey, research interests, and…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
21: Annette Maggi MS, RDN, LD, FAND- CONSULTANT/REGULATORY/RETAIL
The conversation with Annette Maggi covers diverse career paths in nutrition, the impact of nutrition experts, and the challenges and opportunities in…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
20: Julie Stefanski MEd, RDN, LDN, FAND- EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING/EDITING
The conversation with Julie Stefanski covers a wide range of topics related to nutrition, education, writing, and the future of nutrition. Julie Stefanski…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
19: Dr.Alison Brown PhD, RDN, FAHA- GOVERNMENT / RESEARCH
The Nutrition Connection podcast, hosted by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof, features Dr. Alison Brown, Program Director at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood…
- Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof
18: Colleen Sloan PA-C, RDN - DUAL CREDENTIALED CLINICIAN
The conversation covers the journey of Colleen Sloan, a dual credential dietitian and PA, as she shares her non-traditional route to becoming a nutrition…