PODCAST

DishWithDina

Dina R. D"Alessandro, RDN, CDN

Helping people embrace and develop new relationships with food.

health & fitness nutrition

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037. Dishing with Tara Foos, Diabetes Business...

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2022/07/12

Tara and Dina dish about growing up in immigrant households, their relationships with picky eaters, and their own food preferences. Tara Foos grew up on Long Island, NY. Her mother is from Northern Ireland and her father is Italian. She holds an MBA in management and has worked for a pharmaceutical company for 17 years. Tara is an enthusiastic cook who loves to make meals for her two small children and her one enormous husband. Connect with Tara on Instagram at

00:56:44

036. Dishing with Kathryn Ahuja, Physical Therapist...

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2022/02/08

TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: eating disorders, sexual health Kathryn dishes with Dina the sensitive topics of eating disorders and body image in the dance and entertainment industry and goes deep into the anatomy and physiology of pelvic floor health. Kathryn Ahuja's first career was as a dancer and musical theatre performer before deciding to pursue a career with greater stability, following in the footsteps of her parents who are both physical therapists. While they have the same professional title,

00:37:20

035. BONUS: Getting to the Heart of Gut Health | Q&A...

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2022/01/11

This is a bonus episode taken from a live interview conducted during the DishWithDina #MadeWithLove Wellness Retreat in December 2021 where Dina spoke with Registered Dietitian Juhi Bhambhaney. Juhi shares her background and expertise as a gut health dietitian as well as her own experience dealing with gut issues. You can view the video recording on Dina's YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/UljGDzMXos8. Juhi Bhambhaney is an accredited practicing dietitian from Sydney, Australia. She specializes

00:46:48

034. Dishing with Melanie Betz and Jen Hernandez,...

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2022/01/04

Melanie, Jen, and Dina dish about the ever-changing world of kidney health and provide some guidance about empowering you—whether you are a patient or a nutrition student—to ask the right questions during your doctor’s visit and gain some insight into this specialty. Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, CSG is a renal dietitian who focuses on kidney stones, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Melanie grew up in rural Michigan and went to Michigan State for her undergraduate

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033. BONUS: Eating Disorders and Asian-American...

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2021/05/01

TRIGGER/CONTENT WARNING: eating disorders This is a bonus episode taken from a live interview conducted during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness) in February 2021 where Dina spoke with Erin and Trisha, two Asian-American women who shared their personal stories and experiences, not just with their own eating disorders, but with the cultural juxtaposition of growing up in a society that honors slimmer bodies. You can view the video recording on Dina's YouTube channel here:

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032. Dishing with Craig Rothman, College Lab...

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2021/04/27

Craig and Dina chat about an ideal world where compassion and sustainability co-exist, and share their thoughts about the revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Craig Rothman is the College Lab Technician at Lehman College in the Bronx, New York. He has been in the food industry for 10 years and was a former history major before officially pursuing a degree in nutrition. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others! You can also submit listener feedback

00:51:54

031. Dishing with Karen Mountjoy, Registered...

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2021/04/20

Karen and Dina share stories about being members of The Clean Plate Club, the benefits of self-disclosure in client counseling, and the successes and challenges involved in working with a younger population. Karen Mountjoy is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in pediatric nutrition and practices in Portsmouth, NH. She also holds a master’s degree in Education, and previously taught as a Special Education teacher. Karen's mission is to reduce parent’s fears, worries, or stress so

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030. Dishing with Gogi Grewal, Public Health...

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2021/04/06

Gogi and Dina dish about their first-generation food memories and the role politics plays in national and international food supplies. Gogi Grewal (MS, MPH) is a public health nutritionist who has been working with the World Bank and Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Nepal for the last few years on evaluation of projects that integrate agriculture and nutrition interventions with the goal of improving the livelihoods and nutrition outcomes of small-holder farmers in rural areas

00:36:51

029. Dishing with Kelli Yates, Registered Dietitian...

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2021/03/30

Dina and Kelli discuss the gut-brain connection and specialty nutrition approaches for people living with migraine. Kelli Yates, RDN, CLT is a private practice dietitian, nutrition writer, and creator of The Migraine Society. Kelli specializes in helping her clients navigate the connection between migraine and gut health and has lived with migraine herself for over two decades. Her passion is empowering migraineurs with straightforward, evidence-based information so they can become their own biggest

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028. Dishing with Yasmeen Coaxum, ESL/EFL Instructor,...

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2021/03/07

Yasmeen and Dina dish about the evolution of their friendship and take a cultural culinary tour around the globe. Yasmeen Coaxum is from New York City and has traveled to places like Japan, Turkey, Germany, and Spain teaching English to kindergarteners, university students, and business executives. She holds a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Language Acquisition and enjoys meeting people from all over the world who add interesting, new perspectives to her life. Yasmeen specializes in

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027. Season 2: A Dozen Dishes

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2021/01/05

Dina reflects on another dozen interviews and recaps guest interviews from Season 2. Stay tuned for Season 3 coming late January 2021! To learn more about Dina, visit http://www.dishwithdina.com/ or follow Dina on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and as @dishwithdina on most other social media platforms. Send comments and questions to info@dishwithdina.com. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others! You can also submit listener feedback or request to be a

01:04:45

026. Dishing with Shemelkhay Murdakhayev, Health...

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2021/01/01

Shemel and Dina dish about the journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian, the relationship between psychology and nutrition, and their thoughts on standardized tests. Shemelkhay Murdakhayev is a newly Registered Dietitian who also works as a Health Consultant with the Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center. Shemel was born in Uzbekistan, but grew up in New York City where he promotes a balance between proper dietary habits and adequate exercise for overall wellness and a greater quality of life. You can

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025. Dishing with Sokhita Sok, Food Creator and...

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2020/12/23

Sokhita and Dina chat about food in their formative years and taking chances in life. Sokhita Sok received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition from Lehman College in 2019. She went on to work in a variety of fields, from fundraising to opening her own food business to being a health center nutritionist to designing kitchens. You can find Sokhita at https://www.instagram.com/cambodiannow/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sokhitasok/. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe,

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024. Dishing with Miguel Alemar, Sports Nutritionist...

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2020/12/15

Dina and Miguel dish about their earliest kitchen memories and dining in department stores, and geek out over nutrition research. Miguel Alemar started his career in IT programming, applications, and network engineering. He then ventured into health and fitness as part of his own wellness journey and is now a certified strength coach and personal trainer with a growing business helping others meet their own goals. He plans to continue pursuing advanced degrees in nutrition and enjoys research

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023. Dishing with Shyanne Washington, Farmer and Food...

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2020/12/01

Dina and Shyanne share their stories and concerns about food justice, food access, and land sovereignty. Shyanne Washington holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and is a student at the Farm School of NYC (http://www.farmschoolnyc.org/) where she is learning transferable skills to fulfill her purpose of filling the gap in the current food system of underserved communities. Learn more about Shyanne at https://www.instagram.com/shyanne_raynee/ and https://www.instagram.com/thebronxfarmers/, and

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022. Dishing with Melanie Wong, Dietitian and Cook

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2020/11/24

Dina and Melanie discuss the history of the Chinese immigrant, their current pursuits in the dietetics profession, and the future of sustainable food systems. Melanie Wong, MA, RDN is a dietitian and cook leveraging food and nutrition knowledge with culinary skills to help people foster healthy relationships with food and their health. She is a firm believer in enjoying food and understanding how it got on your plate. When she is not eating, thinking, or writing about food you can find her dancing

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021. Dishing with Diana Rodriguez, Registered...

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2020/11/17

Diana and Dina dish about gender roles in the kitchen and on the playground, cultural influences on body image, and paving a path of freedom and acceptance for future generations. Diana Rodriguez holds a Master of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics and is the founder of Latinanutritionist, based in New York City. She is a Registered and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist con raices Dominicanas who knows the importance of food in her culture. She combines her personal experiences and professional

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020. Dishing with Desiree Vecchio, Senior Editor and...

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2020/11/10

Desiree and Dina discuss the phenomenon that is Trader Joe’s, list the foods they love to hate, and reminisce about their restaurant experiences. Desiree Vecchio lives in New York City where she is a senior editor for audiobooks at a major publishing house. She's also a reader, knitter, runner, and future Jeopardy champion. If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with others! You can also submit listener feedback or request to be a guest on a future episode by

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019. Dishing with Caylee Clay, Autoimmune Coach and...

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2020/11/03

In this episode, Caylee shares her work and personal history on what the nutrition world has to offer to those who suffer from psoriasis and other autoimmune diseases as she prepares to publish her first book, How to Gain Control of Your Psoriasis with Diet and Lifestyle Changes. Growing up, Caylee was primarily exposed to ultra-processed foods with questionable ingredients. As a result, she suffered from chronic headaches and stomach aches that finally were relieved once she changed her

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018. Dishing with Hal Miller, Movement Coach

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2020/10/27

Hal and Dina trade stories about being held hostage at the family dinner table, recognizing their own strengths and weaknesses, and finding their true potential in a like-minded community. Hal Miller is a personal trainer and movement coach who loves helping his clients find their path to fitness. After dealing with some personal struggles early in life, Hal began to make a lot of changes starting with bike riding and weight training where he ultimately found encouragement, support, and the gift of

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