Podcast appearances and mentions of melissa joy dobbins

In this episode, we explore the significant impact listener surveys can have on a podcast's success, especially during the holiday season. Listener surveys allow us to connect directly with our audience and understand their preferences, making it easier to create content that resonates. In the radio world, we called this “Hugging your P1s”—a term for our most loyal listeners. Providing incentives, like gift cards, can increase participation, especially during this time of year when engagement may naturally decline.Listener surveys also serve as valuable content. By dedicating an episode to discussing survey questions and linking a Google form in the show notes, we can keep our audience engaged and gather data simultaneously. Credit for many of these survey strategies goes to Melissa Joy Dobbins of the Sound Bites podcast. Here are the ten questions we recommend asking:How long have you been listening? This helps us gauge listener loyalty and the effectiveness of outreach over time.How did you discover the show? Knowing whether it was through social media, a search engine, or word of mouth can refine our marketing strategies.Where do you follow or subscribe? Asking this not only provides insight but also reminds listeners to follow or subscribe on platforms like Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.How do you consume the show? Identifying whether listeners prefer audio, video, or both informs future production plans.What topics or guests should we cover more? This ensures our content aligns with audience interests.What topics should we cover less? Feedback on what isn't working is just as valuable.Have you shared an episode? Understanding how listeners share the show helps us improve its reach.Would you leave a review? While not a primary call to action, reviews offer social proof and strengthen credibility.Would you support the show financially? Options like listening to ads, Patreon subscriptions, or buying merchandise can diversify our revenue streams.Demographic insights: Gathering age, gender, and other details respectfully helps us better understand our audience.By using these questions, we gain actionable insights to refine our content, marketing, and engagement strategies for 2025 Find jag on social media @JAGinDetroit or online at JAGinDetroit.com

In this special episode, we shine a light on soy foods and the myths surrounding them. Three registered dietitian nutritionists, including myself, team up for an insightful podcast collaboration to discuss four common misconceptions about soy using the latest evidence-based research.  Joining me are Melissa Joy Dobbins, “The Guilt-Free RD” and host of Sound Bites, and Karen Collins, an expert in cardiovascular and cancer nutrition. Together, we break down myths like ‘soy increases breast cancer risk,' whether soy has “feminizing” effects on boys and men, the belief that processed soy is nutritionally inferior to traditional forms, and concerns about seed oils like soybean oil.  We explore why respected health organizations support soy and share science-backed insights to help you see soy's place in a healthy diet.  Tune in to learn the truth and gain a fresh perspective on soy foods and nutrition. What You'll Learn About Soy Foods with Karen Collins and Melissa Joy Dobbins:  4:42 Addressing the myth that processed soy foods are less nutritious than traditional options 05:50 Understanding public concerns and perceptions about processed foods 09:27 Insights from nutritional research on ultra-processed foods 23:16 Examining the myth that seed oils are harmful to health 26:33 Clarifying misconceptions about omega-6 fatty acids and inflammation 33:26 Debunking the belief that soy increases breast cancer risk 38:21 Reviewing research on soy and breast cancer survival rates 44:49 Dispelling the myth that soy causes feminizing effects in boys and men 47:57 Scientific findings on soy's impact on male hormones 49:48 How to critically interpret nutrition research and avoid sensationalized health scares // Feature

Did you know that pork is the most consumed protein on the planet? October is National Pork Month and Lisa sits down with Melissa Joy Dobbins, RDN to chat about the pork industry and the people who work in it. They'll chat anything from nutritional benefits to culinary creations. This episode is brought to you by The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA), an agricultural trade association representing more than 1,600 pork producers throughout Illinois. IPPA is an affiliate of the National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board.

Greg discusses navigating the confusing world of nutrition advice with the "Guilt-Free RD" Melissa Joy Dobbins, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator. They discuss the fluctuating dietary trends, the nature of nutrition research, and the role of critical thinking in making informed food choices. Melissa shares insights on the benefits of eggs, debunking the cholesterol myth, and the importance of enjoying food (without guilt). They also touch on the influence of sensational media headlines and the need for transparency in the food industry. Tune in to learn how to manage dietary myths and maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Also, be sure to check out Melissa's podcast, Sound Bites to learn more about her work in the nutrition space. Did you like this episode? Please rate Eggheads and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also connect with Eggheads on LinkedIn and Instagram. Interested in being a guest on the show? Leave us a message and we'll get in touch! 

In this episode of Dietitians Only, Sara interviews Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDCES, the media mogul and dietitian behind the “Sound Bites®” podcast. She discusses her professional journey and what led her to a career in multimedia. Melissa also gives YOU tips to get started with your first media appearance and shares how to get your foot in the door of this industry.    Show notes:  Melissa's website: https://soundbitesrd.com  Melissa's podcast:  https://soundbitesrd.com/podcast-love/  Diekman C, Ryan CD, Oliver TL. Misinformation and disinformation in food science and nutrition: impact on practice. The Journal of Nutrition. 2023;152(1):3-9.  Bonnie Taub Dix's Media Course: https://btdmedia.teachable.com/p/media-masterclass   “Dietitians Only” podcast survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DODpod

Episode two of this series on nutrition features Melissa Joy Dobbins, a licensed and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, also known as the Guilt-Free RD. Dobbins is the CEO and host of the Sound Bites Podcast, which provides a wealth of knowledge focused on sound science, smart nutrition, and good food. Learn about Dobbins' unique approach to communicating with her audiences the science and psychology behind food, agriculture, and nutrition. Resources:https://soundbitesrd.com/Transcripts available here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/#transcriptAre you an educator? The Science by the Slice podcast aims to inform diverse audiences about important issues in agriculture, natural resources and public health. Check out our learning guides that were created as an educational tool to facilitate discussions related to the topics presented in podcast episodes. Download the learning guides here: https://piecenter.com/media/podcast/learn/Music “Bazaar” by A. A. Aalto Available at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/A_A_Aalto/Fest/Bazaar/  Under CC BY license Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ The views, information, or opinions expressed by guest speakers on Science by the Slice are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily represent those of the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education or the University of Florida.

Thank you to all of you who commented on last week's special episode, The Death of Music Radio.  I was worried about coming across as bitter toward radio, but most folks in those circles found my commentary maybe a little harsh, but fact-based and fair.  Here's a link to last week's episode. https://bit.ly/jagshow040221Twitter almost bought Clubhouse. Business Insider says they were in talks to buy the platform for $4 billion, but those talks fizzled out.  As far as this week's actual acquisitions, Spotify bought Locker Room, sports version of Clubhouse. and Libsyn bought Advertise Cast.Speaking of Spotify, have they overtaken Apple?  Looks like we're going to get some competing data for awhile.  Podcast host Buzzsprout says they had more downloads on Spotify than Apple Podcasts in March. As far as podcast hosts, they appear to be on their own with this claim.   Other hosts still say Apple is number one, but we could be seeing the beginnings of a sea change.At the other end of the spectrum, Samsung mobile phones are going to come with the Samsung Free app, which you can also use to listen to podcasts.  We'll see if that affects Spotify and Google Podcasts on Android devices.iHeartMedia is continuing to pad its All Star roster, announcing podcasts  with Robin Roberts, Bethany Frankel, and Chelsea Clinton.  They've bought and leveraged their way into being the top podcast publisher by audience, according to Podtrac.  As for their app, not a ton of use outside radio circles.Amazon continues to invest in the podcasting space. Podcast producer Wondery, now owned by Amazon, going to double its staff, hiring in California. https://variety.com/2021/digital/news/wondery-jen-sargent-podcast-double-staff-1234942792/This morning, I had a client ask if she should ask for reviews at the end of her show.  It's a common misconception that reviews will get you to the top of Apple's charts.  What actually gets you to the top is an algorithm that Apple won't share, but we have learned that gaining new subscribers, now called followers, helps.  But more importantly, the charts aren't how people find podcasts.  Top 3 methods of podcast discovery are internet searches, social media, and old school word of mouth.While we're on the topic of Apple's charts, Dan Misener of Pacific Content says a year ago, so-called "G-dCasts," or religious podcasts, were the top category. Now, in 2021, it's Education, followed by Society and Culture.  Misner also says, if on the fence, pick the least crowded category for your show. https://blog.pacific-content.com/the-most-crowded-categories-in-apple-podcasts-april-2021-edition-273b3d59866ePodChaser has brought back its Reviews For Good program, donating 20 cents to Meals on Wheels for every review you leave on their platform. https://www.podchaser.com/articles/reviews4good/reviews4good-2021I often get asked how to monetize your podcast. It's not easy.  Generally speaking, you've got to have a ton of downloads, or have a really specific niche to your podcast.  But here's some good news.The IAB, or Interactive Advertising Bureau, says advertising in the digital audio space was up 12.2% in 2020, despite the pandemic. If you are wondering about the effectiveness of podcast ads, consider this.  I heard enough live read ads on Pod Save America for Magic Spoon cereal that I finally decided to try it.  The idea is that its sweet like the cereal you had as a kid, but high in protein and low in carbs and sugar.  And they say it's less than 2 bucks a bowl.  Problem is, minimum purchase is 4 boxes, and even with discount codes, that's $35.  I finished my first box, the chocolate, which is basically a Cocoa Krispies knockoff.  Little sweet, but not bad.  I still have the Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Frosted Flakes knockoff flavors to try. Bottom line, not bad, but not worth $35.  Now I'm not saying go back to sugary cereal, but some carbs are OK.  We need to stop vilifying them, just ask my registered dietician client, Melissa Joy Dobbins, host of the Sound Bites podcast.  But my point is, podcast advertising works.Squadcast has a blog on monetizing your podcast, including promo exchanges, targeting advertisers, working with large agencies, and even trying a service like Podcorn to pair podcasters up with advertisers.  I'm going to try it.: https://squadcast.fm/blog/make-money-heres-howSquadcast is still my preferred remote recording app, but they have a limit of 4 participants.  I have been using Riverside.FM for larger groups on a recording.  And big news from Riverside this week - they have an iOS app in public beta.  The idea behind it is that if your guest has an iPhone or iPad, you can have them on your podcast or video, using their device's camera and microphone.  Again, it's still in beta, but could be a game changer if you have remote guests that aren't easily in front of a computer.Other tech news this week - Spotify is testing a "Hey Spotify" feature that will work like Google, Siri, or Alexa to allow your Spotify app to play music or podcasts.   And for those of you, who like me, use the Rodecaster Pro box, THEY have a firmware update, also in Beta.  It's got enhanced features for the sound pad buttons, a button to mute audio on the fly, and something they call the "trash talk" button, that will mute everything being sent over Bluetooth or USB to your guest.  Not a huge fan of the name, and remember that golden rule of broadcasting.  Always assume any mic you are around is hot.Finally, a huge thank you to Professor Tina Perkins and her Newhouse class at Syracuse University, who had me join them via Zoom as a guest speaker this week.   It's been quite a journey over the last 20 years, working my way through radio, then eventually starting my own podcasting company and watching it grow.  To be asked to come back and speak to some really insightful and engaged students at my alma mater was a really cool and humbling moment for me.  A bucket list item for sure.As always, if I can help you create or improve your existing podcast, find me online at www.jagindetroit.com

Beef has earned a bad reputation with many health advocates around the world, but is the concern justified?   In this episode I'm joined by registered dietitian Melissa Joy Dobbins to get to the nitty gritty about beef; a well-loved summer-time staple. Personally I love a good burger, but I am often asked about its health effects, especially with high grilling temperatures.   We also dive into the impact of cattle farms on our environment; how harmful is or isn't it? This episode is a juicy one!   --- The Keri Report disects health and nutrition with a no-nonsense approach. Nutritionist, yoga teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet Keri Gans delivers her straightforward and sometimes controversial approach to what's current in the health and nutrition world. Her fun and engaging personality will leave you with a wealth of information on need-to-know hot topics for your overall well-being. Find more information and to join Keri's mailing list, visit her website: https://kerigansny.com/ Instagram/Twitter: @kerigans Facebook Page: @KeriGansNY Resources: The Sound Bites Podcast with Melissa Joy Dobbins Beef: It's What's For Dinner .com Melissa on social media: Instagram/Twitter @MelissaJoyRD 

Not only do I talk the talk, I walk the walk. Today’s podcast is a great example of how I practice what I preach, Direction Not perfection. In a perfect world it would be early in the week. I would be in my quiet, organized office, fine tuning an interview for you to listen to while my children were either in school or on a playdate. My dinner would be cooking in the crockpot getting ready to be served up in my spotless kitchen. But, none of us live in a perfect world. It is Thursday afternoon. You can hear kids laughing and playing in the background along with the sounds of dishes and laundry being done. I am doing this podcast hiding in a bedroom with my puppy in my lap. Well okay, the puppy is usually in my lap. I am on vacation, spending much needed time with my family. Still it was important to me not to miss a week with my podcast, so I am turning to some of my resources for today. I talk often about how important it is to plug positive messages into your head. To help give you an idea of where to find those, I am going to share with you three of my favorite podcasts and let them fill you with positivity while I join my family and create memories.Jennifer ZumbielFamilies That Stick Togather, Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/families-that-stick-togather-trailer/id1518481703?i=1000477925917“This is REAL life by real families. It’s the place to feel normal and that there really is a better way to slow down and make it all count. We’re your biggest fans in encouraging you to keep building that solid foundation in your strong family even among the real busy. I’m your host, Jennifer Zumbiel, Wife, Mom of four children and creator of Togather Moments™ where we believe meaningful communication can be as simple as peeling a sticker with an intentional conversation starter. Each week we will bring you practical tips and resources on how to connect, interviews on how to find deep meaning through any life-transition, and inspiring fun interviews from families just like you. We understand sometimes all you have are small moments. Let’s make them BIG, friends! Let’s build a community of Families That Stick Togather and know we did well with the Family God made just for us.”Pastor Stephen Furtick“Steven Furtick is a pastor, songwriter, & New York Times best-selling author. As founder and lead pastor, he has helped grow the multi-site Elevation Church into a global ministry through online streaming, television, and the music of Elevation Worship. He holds a master of divinity degree from Southern Theological Seminary and is the author of Crash the Chatterbox, Greater, Sun Stand Still, (Un)Qualified, Seven-Mile Miracle. Pastor Steven and Holly live in Charlotte, NC with their two sons, Elijah and Graham, and daughter, Abbey.”http://elevationchurch.org/Listen to an excerpt from https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevation-with-steven-furtick/id216015753?i=1000472005676Pastor Furtick discusses getting back to normal after the Coronavirus. You don’t know how much you need normal until you are forced to live without it. What you are praying for now is what you were praying away 2 months ago.Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RD, CDE Sound Bites Podcast“Delve into the science, the psychology and the strategies behind good food and nutrition with Melissa, the Guilt-Free RD. She has conversations with experts including researchers, academics, authors, dietitians and more on topics such as healthy diets, weight management, diabetes, agriculture, sustainability and more.Get credible information to help you make your own, well-informed nutrition decisions based on facts, not fear.”www.soundbitesrd.comListen to an excerpt from her podcast on March 30, 2020 Episode 145“What you need to know about Coronavirus and food with Dr. Taylor Wallace”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-food-dr-taylor/id982530565?i=1000470014246My Resources:www.facebook.com/houselifestyleswww.healthaccountabilitycoach.com

Sugar gets the blame for many of our health issues.  Should we avoid sugar? Are there good sugars and bad sugars? Our guest, Melissa Joy Dobbins is a registered dietitian and diabetes expert.  She brings a common sense approach to eating well and says “if people with diabetes can have sugar, you can too!” Melissa Joy Dobbins MS, RDN, CDE is known as The Guilt-Free RD® – “because food shouldn’t make you feel bad!” As a dietitian and diabetes educator, Melissa helps people digest food and nutrition information so they can make their own well-informed food decisions based on facts, not fear, and ultimately – enjoy their food with health in mind. Melissa hosts the popular Sound Bites® Podcast where she interviews experts on a variety of topics ranging from fad diets to farming and delves into the science, the psychology and the strategies behind good food and nutrition. Key points More than 1/3 of Americans are obese. People blame sugar consumption, but we’ve only slightly increased sugar consumption since 1989. Sugar isn’t the sole problem. Inactivity is an issue, too. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate Common sources of sugar are Sugar cane Sugar beets Corn Honey, table sugar, and high fructose corn syrup all have 16 calories per teaspoon and are nearly identical. The difference in the source of sugar is less important than the amount consumed. Doctors don’t always have the facts on sugar. Should focus on nutrient-rich foods instead of sugar. Takes shame out of the conversation. Research shows kids drink more milk if it is flavored.  Getting the nutrition is more important.  It is like putting a little dressing on salad. Focus on what is nutrients are in the food and what things in it might you want to avoid. Doctors have implied power based on their position, but don’t receive training in nutrition. They can unintentionally spread fear about food. People have to be in the driver’s seat of their own health. There are no forbidden foods - have to pay attention and make a decision about what works best for you. Dietitians have significant on-going training and specialize in areas such as pediatrics or diabetes.  People have to swim in their own lane of expertise.  School lunches and snacks can be a source of food bullying. Things have changed over time in terms of what is encouraged for snacks at school. Now required to bring fresh fruit or vegetable for snack Challenging to avoid food waste if it all has to be fresh instead of apple sauce or raisins Doesn’t avoid allergy issues Elitist - not everyone can afford or has access to produce How to think about sugar: Look at it from diabetes point of view. Consider a combination of simple carbohydrates (sugar) and complex carbohydrates Research doesn’t support sugar creates hyperactivity Blood sugar doesn’t spike and crash unless you have diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia Be aware how much sugar is in your food - but don’t be afraid too many calories from anything will cause weight gain “hidden sugar” isn’t really an issue feeds into a conspiracy theory about the food industry tricking us into buying food - look at the label people buy what tastes good “added sugar” label is confusing Snacks should fill nutrient and hunger gaps look at label to see what nutrients are in the snack we don’t get enough produce use all forms of produce to get what we need: Fresh, canned, frozen, and dried. small cups of apple sauce or fruit are portion controlled chose based on your own needs and standards Three tips to avoid food bullying: Food shouldn’t make you feel bad.  If you aren’t feeling good about a food (or are uncertain) step back and think about your goals and standards Don’t pay attention to the front of the package. Look at the nutrition label. Focus on nutrient-rich foods. Links: Sound Bites Podcast: https://soundbitesrd.com Melissa on Instagram & Twitter:  @melissajoyrd Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/foodbullyingpodcast Food Bullying: How to Avoid B.S. by Michele Payn: http://foodbullying.com Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene: http://www.embraceyourheart.com/    

How have you been navigating grocery shopping, cooking, and meal planning during quarantine? My habits certainly have changed, and I've talked about it on the show over the past few months. So this week, I thought it would be fun to hear from three fellow dietitian friends and podcast hosts to see how they're coping with the new normal and how their cooking, shopping, and eating habits have evolved over the past few months. Tune in for tips on turning dinner into tasty lunch leftovers the next day; how to bust through dinnertime boredom by trying new "out of the box" recipes; and why you don't have to feel guilty if you're not baking your own sourdough bread. Amber Pankonin hails from the great state of Nebraska. She hosts the Healthy Under Pressure podcast, where she interviews entrepreneurs about how they thrive and grow even when faced with daily stresses and challenges. Amber has important words of wisdom for each of us about giving ourselves a break during difficult times and not feeling like we have to be Wonder Woman or Superman right now. She reminds us that we don’t have to play the comparison game. I am not making sourdough bread at home, and I’m no longer feeling guilty about it.  David Orozco is a “guy-e-titian” who hosts the One Small Bite podcast where he addresses nutrition topics for men. He joins us from Georgia with survival stories from his home kitchen. Every night he’s there with his wife and daughter as they prepare healthy dinner meals that double up as lunch the next day. No PB & J for this guy-e-titian! Melissa Joy Dobbins, from Illinois, hosts the Sound Bites podcast. She has a magical way of taking the latest science and nutrition and translating it into essential news that we can all use. She’s home with her husband and two kids now, and she’s craving variety because she’s bored with the same old meals. You could say that the pandemic has brought out the chef in Melissa as she has explored new mealtime creations. She’ll share her inspiration with us.    Show Highlights: From Amber: Get to know Amber and her podcast How we stay healthy during stressful times: Take care of yourself Don’t play the comparison game Give yourself grace How Amber’s shopping habits have changed as she is more intentional about food waste and more experimental in the kitchen Liz’s dinner plans for tonight: Asparagus Quiche (check out the recipe in Resources!) Why Amber is more intentional about meal planning How living in Nebraska gives Amber access to local meat and produce directly from the farmers From David: Get to know David and his podcast that’s geared to men How David is handling the pandemic with weekly grocery trips that include masks, gloves, and extra cleaning measures The biggest difference for David and his family is that they are home together for all three meals---and the dishwasher runs almost non-stop Repurposing family dinners for lunch the next day: Cuban Pork Sandwiches made from leftover tenderloin Buddha Bowls made with leftover tofu stir-fry Why handmade pizza is a favorite for dinner--and breakfast--and lunch David’s Colombian roots, his childhood in NJ, and the last 30 years in Atlanta From Melissa: Get to know Melissa, her podcast, and her family How Melissa has coped by shopping less often, mostly buying the same foods, but keeping more junk food on hand The changes in Melissa’s household: her husband has started making homemade bread again, and they have made homemade birthday cakes Why dinnertime for Melissa’s family has included more variety and more comfort food How Melissa finds one-pot inspiration from Shelley Rael’s The One-Pot Weight Loss Plan cookbook Why ordering takeout has become a huge treat for the family Melissa’s advice for feeding a family during a pandemic: “Find what works for you.”   Resources: Links for Amber: Amber’s website: www.stirlist.com Amber’s podcast: www.healthyunderpressure.com Instagram: @RDamber Twitter: @RDamber Liz’s Asparagus Quiche:  https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2014/06/06/crustless-asparagus-quiche/ Liz’s cookbooks that she’s revisiting: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/cookbooks/  Links for David: David’s website: https://www.onesmallbite.net David’s podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-small-bite/id1492400550 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_tdwellness/ Links for Melissa::  Melissa’s podcast: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/podcast/  Instagram: @melissajoyrd Twitter: @melissajoyrd Facebook: @MelissaJoyDobbinsSoundBites  Do More with Dinner initiative: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/download-m-o-r-e-dinner-kit/  Joan Nathan’s chicken soup: https://food52.com/blog/6142-joan-nathan-s-chosen-matzo-ball-soup  The One-Pot Weight Loss Plan by Shelley Rael, MS, RDN

How have you been navigating grocery shopping, cooking, and meal planning during quarantine? My habits certainly have changed, and I've talked about it on the show over the past few months. So this week, I thought it would be fun to hear from three fellow dietitian friends and podcast hosts to see how they're coping with the new normal and how their cooking, shopping, and eating habits have evolved over the past few months. Tune in for tips on turning dinner into tasty lunch leftovers the next day; how to bust through dinnertime boredom by trying new "out of the box" recipes; and why you don't have to feel guilty if you're not baking your own sourdough bread. Amber Pankonin hails from the great state of Nebraska. She hosts the Healthy Under Pressure podcast, where she interviews entrepreneurs about how they thrive and grow even when faced with daily stresses and challenges. Amber has important words of wisdom for each of us about giving ourselves a break during difficult times and not feeling like we have to be Wonder Woman or Superman right now. She reminds us that we don’t have to play the comparison game. I am not making sourdough bread at home, and I’m no longer feeling guilty about it.  David Orozco is a “guy-e-titian” who hosts the One Small Bite podcast where he addresses nutrition topics for men. He joins us from Georgia with survival stories from his home kitchen. Every night he’s there with his wife and daughter as they prepare healthy dinner meals that double up as lunch the next day. No PB & J for this guy-e-titian! Melissa Joy Dobbins, from Illinois, hosts the Sound Bites podcast. She has a magical way of taking the latest science and nutrition and translating it into essential news that we can all use. She’s home with her husband and two kids now, and she’s craving variety because she’s bored with the same old meals. You could say that the pandemic has brought out the chef in Melissa as she has explored new mealtime creations. She’ll share her inspiration with us.    Show Highlights: From Amber: Get to know Amber and her podcast How we stay healthy during stressful times: Take care of yourself Don’t play the comparison game Give yourself grace How Amber’s shopping habits have changed as she is more intentional about food waste and more experimental in the kitchen Liz’s dinner plans for tonight: Asparagus Quiche (check out the recipe in Resources!) Why Amber is more intentional about meal planning How living in Nebraska gives Amber access to local meat and produce directly from the farmers From David: Get to know David and his podcast that’s geared to men How David is handling the pandemic with weekly grocery trips that include masks, gloves, and extra cleaning measures The biggest difference for David and his family is that they are home together for all three meals---and the dishwasher runs almost non-stop Repurposing family dinners for lunch the next day: Cuban Pork Sandwiches made from leftover tenderloin Buddha Bowls made with leftover tofu stir-fry Why handmade pizza is a favorite for dinner--and breakfast--and lunch David’s Colombian roots, his childhood in NJ, and the last 30 years in Atlanta From Melissa: Get to know Melissa, her podcast, and her family How Melissa has coped by shopping less often, mostly buying the same foods, but keeping more junk food on hand The changes in Melissa’s household: her husband has started making homemade bread again, and they have made homemade birthday cakes Why dinnertime for Melissa’s family has included more variety and more comfort food How Melissa finds one-pot inspiration from Shelley Rael’s The One-Pot Weight Loss Plan cookbook Why ordering takeout has become a huge treat for the family Melissa’s advice for feeding a family during a pandemic: “Find what works for you.”   Resources: Links for Amber: Amber’s website: www.stirlist.com Amber’s podcast: www.healthyunderpressure.com Instagram: @RDamber Twitter: @RDamber Liz’s Asparagus Quiche:  https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2014/06/06/crustless-asparagus-quiche/ Liz’s cookbooks that she’s revisiting: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/cookbooks/  Links for David: David’s website: https://www.onesmallbite.net David’s podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-small-bite/id1492400550 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_tdwellness/ Links for Melissa::  Melissa’s podcast: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/podcast/  Instagram: @melissajoyrd Twitter: @melissajoyrd Facebook: @MelissaJoyDobbinsSoundBites  Do More with Dinner initiative: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/download-m-o-r-e-dinner-kit/  Joan Nathan’s chicken soup: https://food52.com/blog/6142-joan-nathan-s-chosen-matzo-ball-soup  The One-Pot Weight Loss Plan by Shelley Rael, MS, RDN

Melissa Joy Dobbins MS, RDN, CDE is an award winning, nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes educator. She is known as The Guilt-Free RD® – “because food shouldn’t make you feel bad!” With more than 25 years’ experience, Melissa helps people digest food and nutrition information so they can make their own well-informed food decisions based on facts, not fear. As the CEO of Sound Bites® she promotes sound science, smart nutrition and good food, empowering people to enjoy their food with health in mind. Melissa hosts the popular Sound Bites Podcast where she interviews experts on a variety of topics ranging from fad diets to farming and delves into the science, the psychology and the strategies behind good food and nutrition. RESOURCES Check out Melissa’s podcast, Sound Bites here Find Melissa on Instagram @melissajoyrd Thanks for joining us on the Think Yourself Healthy Podcast! Don’t forget to leave a review and make sure you share that you’re listening to this episode on the gram and tag myself @nutritionvixen and @thinkyourselfhealthy_ so we can share! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-deranja/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-deranja/support

Did you know that nutrition programs are the majority of the farm bill? It’s one of the many ways agriculture and nutrition go hand-in-hand.  That’s why the Food Bullying podcast is celebrating National Nutrition Month and National Agriculture Month with a joint release with the Sound Bites podcast. Melissa Joy Dobbins, a Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN), is the host of the Sound Bites podcast and she’s known as the Guilt-free RD. She loves learning from farmers! She talks with Michele & Eliz about opportunities for agriculture and nutrition to work more closely together to address hunger.  Be sure to check out the  Sound Bites episode on food waste at https://soundbitesrd.com/bonus-food-waste for more conversation about farmers and dietitians working together. Key points Melissa’s background with food insecurity and food stamps. How nutrition programs such as SNAP are the majority of the “Farm Bill”. Hungry children and how food insecurity impacts their development, education and social interactions. The disparities of food insecurity. Food desserts and how those in food insecurity eat less produce due to food bullying. Messaging about fresh produce, chemicals, the dirty dozen list, canned & frozen foods, and mom guilt. Technology used in farming today and how it helps provide more food for more people. How regulation and legislation is increasing the cost of food from farm to consumer level. Work dietitians do to help educate people and get nutritious food to those in food How dietitians work with Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program to get nutrient dense food to young families in need and connect the dots. Learning to write a new story for yourself to overcome elitism, misinformation, and self-bullying around food selections. It’s the job of dietitians and agriculture to overcome misinformation How dietitians and farmers can work together to help with food insecurity. The common interests and hot buttons of dietitians and agriculture: collaboration can help address more problems in food insecurity.  Fabulous quotes “My mom went without sometimes to be sure we had enough. She really stretched the food all week long.” “Everyone needs enough nutrition to be healthy.” “In today’s society, we expect perfection in food. That’s not always reality.” “Healthy eating doesn’t have to be expensive.” “The nutrients of canned, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables provide the same nutrition as fresh produce.” “Dietitians are more like coaches than referees.” “Both farmers and dietitians are in the business to help people – that’s a core value for both.” Links Instagram & Twitter: @melissajoyrd Sound Bites podcast on Food Waste How Coronavirus is a food security issue for low income senior citizens  Sound Bites on Apple podcasts Previous episodes on food insecurity: Can the way you buy food reduce hunger? How can you best help the hungry & food insecure? How does food bullying cost hungry people? Food Bullying: How to Avoid Buying BS by Michele Payn Embrace Your Heart with Eliz Greene Food Bullying Podcast’s Facebook page

Women in STEM (0:00:00) Did you know that on average, only 21% of women graduate college with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, or STEM degrees as they are often called? This makes for underrepresentation in the workforce. So, what is it that keeps women from pursuing degrees in these fields? Susan Madsen specializes in women's leadership. She joins us to talk about a new study that she has been working on that will shed some light on why women aren't choosing STEM degrees. Anatomy of Resentment (0:18:22) Have you ever felt resentment for something that originally seemed so silly? Licensed social worker, Robert Taibbi, joins us to explain the anatomy of resentment, as well as give us the tools to deal with it. Toni Morrison's Legacy (0:33:20) Toni Morrison was the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize for literature. Her critically acclaimed novels, such as “The Bluest Eye,” “Beloved” and “Paradise,” all explored the African American experience within the black community.  This year  we said goodbye to this literary giant, but her legacy has impacted ethnic literature for good. We have with us English professor and lecturer, Laura Ann Winkiel, to discuss Morrison's influence and the impact of ethnic literature on our society.  Food Expiration Dates (0:49:26) Does food actually go bad after the expiration date has passed? A man named Scott Nash has been in the news because he ate expired food for a year—and he's doing fine. So what do expiration dates actually tell us? What's safe to eat, and what isn't? To answer these questions, we're talking with registered dietitian nutritionist Melissa Joy Dobbins. Amusement Parks (1:05:01) Are you looking to squeeze in just a little bit more fun at an amusement or theme park? How can you make it worth it with all the hassle of parking, dealing with crying kids and paying for overpriced food? Travel blogger Tangela Walker-Craft has the answer and all the tips for making the most out of your park experience.  College Freshman Writing (1:18:37) For college freshmen, college writing can be the most daunting, boring, and dreadful task known to man. With all the newness of college, adding this higher level of writing can be overwhelming. But maybe it doesn't have to be so bad. Shelli Spotts is an English professor with years of experience teaching freshman writing with the idea that everyone has a story to tell. She joins us to give us tips, advice, and help us to understand how college writing can be enjoyable. 

Susan Madsen talks about the lack of women in STEM fields, Robert Taibbi shares ways to deal with resentment, Laura Ann Winkiel talks about the importance of Toni Morrison's writings, Melissa Joy Dobbins tells us whether or not we should eat food past its expiration date, Tangela Walker-Craft shares tips for visiting amusement parks, Shelli Spots talks about how to make freshman writing less scary.

Melissa Joy Dobbins explains when we should really be throwing out our food, Connie Sobczak gives advice for building body positivity in kids, Pam McMurtry talks about how we should be preparing for Christmas now, Laura Ann Winkiel discusses the legacy of author Toni Morrison, Paul Ronto teaches how to run safely in the heat, Christine Porath talks about the benefits of keeping respect in the workplace.

On this week's Liz's Healthy Table podcast, I'm celebrating the best and brightest that summer produce has to offer, and I hope you'll join me by tuning in and sharing your summer produce stories in the comments section at the end of this post. I want to know what’s growing in your garden, what’s for sale at your local farmers’ market, and which summer fruit or vegetable you can’t stop eating. For me ... it's cabbage! I’ve been grilling it all summer and my family has happily joined the obsession. Today’s guest is Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, a mother of three and President and CEO of the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH). PBH is dedicated to helping consumers live healthier, happier lives by eating more fruits and vegetables. While today’s show highlights fresh summer produce, I want to remind you that frozen, canned, dried, and even 100% fruit juice all count toward your daily fruit and vegetable consumption. Eating your greens (and yellows, and reds, and oranges ...) may sound easy, but about 90% of U.S. consumers still struggle to get enough fruits and vegetables into their diets. That’s why I wanted to devote an episode to the importance of fruits and vegetables. On the show, Wendy and I discuss PBH’s new campaign, Have A Plant, aimed and encouraging all of us to eat and enjoy more produce. And we share snack and meal ideas to keep you busy cooking up fresh produce for the rest of the summer. Show Highlights:   Grilled cabbage: try my easy foil packet method to caramelize and sweeten this perfect veggie side dish in less than 30 minutes on the grill Why Americans are not eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables Why most of us need to double our consumption of fruits and vegetables Current family favorites: for Wendy, watermelon, and for Liz, roasted radishes Why “5 A Day” fruits and vegetables is a baseline, but more is better The new recommendation that ½ your plate should be fruits and vegetables The Have A Plant campaign, rooted in behavioral science and extensive consumer research How PBH is changing people’s relationship with fruits and vegetables with a new approach The research from Australia and New Zealand showing that frequent fruit and vegetable consumers report much greater overall satisfaction and happiness with life The emotional AND health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables The importance of exposure to new fruits and vegetables, especially for moms so their kids can cultivate an enjoyment How social media affects food trends with fruits and vegetables Ideas for using summer produce: Whole carrots: roasted, glazed, or shaved in curlicues on salads Watermelon: carved into shapes, grilled, or blended into drinks and smoothies Zucchini: grilled, fried, or spiralized into noodles or on salads Jackfruit: can be used in vegan meals as meat substitutes Tips for using more summer fruits and vegetables: Farmers’ Market scavenger hunt for kids Grill fruits and vegetables Try specialty produce items Use frozen smoothie kits or try a smoothie bar at home Use canned fruit cups for road trips Add dried fruit in trail mix What’s hot in produce for 2020? Wendy says, “The next big thing will be specialty produce items, specialty packaging, and powerful produce pairings.”    Resources:   For the research and science behind Have a Plant, tune in to the Sound Bites podcast with Melissa Joy Dobbins: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/podcast-episode-123-have-a-plant-the-roots-of-healthy-eating-wendy-reinhardt-kapsak/   Produce for Better Health - Website: https://fruitsandveggies.org/ - Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/FruitsandVeggies/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FruitsandVeggies/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruitsandveggies/  - Have a Plant: https://fruitsandveggies.org/join-the-movement/    - Jackfruit: https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/insiders-viewpoint-try-meat-alternative-national-nutrition-month-jackfruit/  - Wiki page on Jackfruit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit   www.superhealthykids.com www.parentsondemand.com 

On this week's Liz's Healthy Table podcast, I'm celebrating the best and brightest that summer produce has to offer, and I hope you'll join me by tuning in and sharing your summer produce stories in the comments section at the end of this post. I want to know what’s growing in your garden, what’s for sale at your local farmers’ market, and which summer fruit or vegetable you can’t stop eating. For me ... it's cabbage! I’ve been grilling it all summer and my family has happily joined the obsession. Today’s guest is Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, a mother of three and President and CEO of the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH). PBH is dedicated to helping consumers live healthier, happier lives by eating more fruits and vegetables. While today’s show highlights fresh summer produce, I want to remind you that frozen, canned, dried, and even 100% fruit juice all count toward your daily fruit and vegetable consumption. Eating your greens (and yellows, and reds, and oranges ...) may sound easy, but about 90% of U.S. consumers still struggle to get enough fruits and vegetables into their diets. That’s why I wanted to devote an episode to the importance of fruits and vegetables. On the show, Wendy and I discuss PBH’s new campaign, Have A Plant, aimed and encouraging all of us to eat and enjoy more produce. And we share snack and meal ideas to keep you busy cooking up fresh produce for the rest of the summer. Show Highlights:   Grilled cabbage: try my easy foil packet method to caramelize and sweeten this perfect veggie side dish in less than 30 minutes on the grill Why Americans are not eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables Why most of us need to double our consumption of fruits and vegetables Current family favorites: for Wendy, watermelon, and for Liz, roasted radishes Why “5 A Day” fruits and vegetables is a baseline, but more is better The new recommendation that ½ your plate should be fruits and vegetables The Have A Plant campaign, rooted in behavioral science and extensive consumer research How PBH is changing people’s relationship with fruits and vegetables with a new approach The research from Australia and New Zealand showing that frequent fruit and vegetable consumers report much greater overall satisfaction and happiness with life The emotional AND health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables The importance of exposure to new fruits and vegetables, especially for moms so their kids can cultivate an enjoyment How social media affects food trends with fruits and vegetables Ideas for using summer produce: Whole carrots: roasted, glazed, or shaved in curlicues on salads Watermelon: carved into shapes, grilled, or blended into drinks and smoothies Zucchini: grilled, fried, or spiralized into noodles or on salads Jackfruit: can be used in vegan meals as meat substitutes Tips for using more summer fruits and vegetables: Farmers’ Market scavenger hunt for kids Grill fruits and vegetables Try specialty produce items Use frozen smoothie kits or try a smoothie bar at home Use canned fruit cups for road trips Add dried fruit in trail mix What’s hot in produce for 2020? Wendy says, “The next big thing will be specialty produce items, specialty packaging, and powerful produce pairings.”    Resources:   For the research and science behind Have a Plant, tune in to the Sound Bites podcast with Melissa Joy Dobbins: https://www.soundbitesrd.com/podcast-episode-123-have-a-plant-the-roots-of-healthy-eating-wendy-reinhardt-kapsak/   Produce for Better Health - Website: https://fruitsandveggies.org/ - Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/FruitsandVeggies/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FruitsandVeggies/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruitsandveggies/  - Have a Plant: https://fruitsandveggies.org/join-the-movement/    - Jackfruit: https://fruitsandveggies.org/stories/insiders-viewpoint-try-meat-alternative-national-nutrition-month-jackfruit/  - Wiki page on Jackfruit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackfruit   www.superhealthykids.com www.parentsondemand.com 

Grains have gotten a bad rap in light of recent low carb and keto diets, but what’s the real deal? Are grains to be avoided completely, or is there a place for them in a balanced diet? Today’s show will clear up the confusion about grains and set the record straight. My guest is Christine Cochran, Executive Director of the Grain Foods Foundation. I met Christine at a conference back in January, and I’m thrilled to get to the bottom of the grain dilemma with her in today’s show. Christine lives in the Washington, DC area with her husband, three kids, and a new puppy.  Show Highlights: Christine’s background in agricultural economics, traveling and working on farms in Costa Rica and the Czech Republic, and her work at the US Embassy in Nigeria The Grain Foods Foundation, established in 2004; their mission is to provide science-based messaging on the nutritional benefits of grains Grain foods include corn rice, oats, faro, and quinoa--not just wheat How grains are the main source of protein in other countries, but only about 16% of the American diet A gluten-free diet can still include grains like rice, corn, amaranth, buckwheat, tamarind, millet, quinoa, sorghum, wild rice, teff, and oats (although you have to be careful about the processing of oat products) Why wheat is NOT a GMO product Why carbs are getting a bad rap in today’s nutrition circles Why diets of moderation should include grains because they provide fiber, B vitamins, and minerals The forms of wheat as it comes to the food supply: whole milling, flour milling, and cracked milling How a whole grain is made up of the germ, bran, and endosperm The difference in whole wheat flour and refined flour Why “enriched” and “fortified” are important distinctions in flour Why the USDA recommends making ½ your grains whole grains and the other ½ enriched The difference in staple grains and indulgent grains The versatility of grains, like my oven-dried tomatoes to add to pasta with pesto Christine’s favorite go-to pasta with seafood and asparagus How to read bread labels to find 100% whole grain Christine’s favorite grain additions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Lightning Round:  How Christine uses couscous: mix with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic to make a soup with ginger and spices How Christine uses basmati rice: make fried rice with carrots, peas, onion, soy sauce, garlic, and cilantro My recent minestrone soup with leftover tidbits from my fridge and pasta Why grains are good, nutritional, versatile, and social   Resources: Grain Foods Foundation:   https://grainfoodsfoundation.org/ Find the Grain Foods Foundation on social media: https://twitter.com/grainfoods https://www.facebook.com/GrainFoods https://www.instagram.com/grainfoodsfoundation/   Link to Melissa Joy Dobbins’ podcast, Sound Bites and her interview with Glenn Gaesser on refined grains:   https://www.soundbitesrd.com/podcast-episode-120-refined-grains-diabetes-guilt-by-association-dr-glenn-gaesser/

Grains have gotten a bad rap in light of recent low carb and keto diets, but what’s the real deal? Are grains to be avoided completely, or is there a place for them in a balanced diet? Today’s show will clear up the confusion about grains and set the record straight. My guest is Christine Cochran, Executive Director of the Grain Foods Foundation. I met Christine at a conference back in January, and I’m thrilled to get to the bottom of the grain dilemma with her in today’s show. Christine lives in the Washington, DC area with her husband, three kids, and a new puppy.  Show Highlights: Christine’s background in agricultural economics, traveling and working on farms in Costa Rica and the Czech Republic, and her work at the US Embassy in Nigeria The Grain Foods Foundation, established in 2004; their mission is to provide science-based messaging on the nutritional benefits of grains Grain foods include corn rice, oats, faro, and quinoa--not just wheat How grains are the main source of protein in other countries, but only about 16% of the American diet A gluten-free diet can still include grains like rice, corn, amaranth, buckwheat, tamarind, millet, quinoa, sorghum, wild rice, teff, and oats (although you have to be careful about the processing of oat products) Why wheat is NOT a GMO product Why carbs are getting a bad rap in today’s nutrition circles Why diets of moderation should include grains because they provide fiber, B vitamins, and minerals The forms of wheat as it comes to the food supply: whole milling, flour milling, and cracked milling How a whole grain is made up of the germ, bran, and endosperm The difference in whole wheat flour and refined flour Why “enriched” and “fortified” are important distinctions in flour Why the USDA recommends making ½ your grains whole grains and the other ½ enriched The difference in staple grains and indulgent grains The versatility of grains, like my oven-dried tomatoes to add to pasta with pesto Christine’s favorite go-to pasta with seafood and asparagus How to read bread labels to find 100% whole grain Christine’s favorite grain additions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner Lightning Round:  How Christine uses couscous: mix with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and garlic to make a soup with ginger and spices How Christine uses basmati rice: make fried rice with carrots, peas, onion, soy sauce, garlic, and cilantro My recent minestrone soup with leftover tidbits from my fridge and pasta Why grains are good, nutritional, versatile, and social   Resources: Grain Foods Foundation:   https://grainfoodsfoundation.org/ Find the Grain Foods Foundation on social media: https://twitter.com/grainfoods https://www.facebook.com/GrainFoods https://www.instagram.com/grainfoodsfoundation/   Link to Melissa Joy Dobbins’ podcast, Sound Bites and her interview with Glenn Gaesser on refined grains:   https://www.soundbitesrd.com/podcast-episode-120-refined-grains-diabetes-guilt-by-association-dr-glenn-gaesser/

It’s Taco and Mandy’s final double date of the season, and they’re ecstatic to finally have on fellow dietitian/podcaster Melissa Joy Dobbins and her husband Mark Buchmann. In their chat, they gab about the highs and occasional rocky roads of remarriage, what pushed Melissa to work in media, and how she wants people to take a “guilt free” apporach to eating and living well. EPISODE ANNOUNCEMENTS   ***SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE*** There have been some changes to where you can find us on social media! Facebook: Follow our new PAGE for Nutrition Nuptials Podcast VIP Afterparty Instagram: We are now on Instagram as @nutrition_nuptials_podcast   If you and yours are looking to get into meal planning and track your nutrition, sign up to our mailing list for a FREE Bride & Couples Starter Guide eBook!   Mandy and Taco are on the lookout for couples who live happily and healthily together. If you have a story of your own, email us at podcast@nutritionnuptials.com.   If you want your podcast to sound as good as ours, try out Podigy Podcast Editing and get 25% off your first free month of editing by mentioning Nutrition Nuptials at Podigy.co. ABOUT MELISSA & MARK:   Melissa Joy Dobbins is a dietitian, certified diabetes educator and host of the nutrition podcast Sound Bites. In addition, she is a spokesperson and provides health care professionals with the media skills they need to get their message ou. Her husband Mark Buchmann is a veteran of the U.S. Navy who now works as a network engineer and CEO of background investigation company Global Verification Network. The couple is based out of Chicago. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS   How Melissa’s lateness managed not to get in the way of her and Mark’s first date. The ways people censor their own food choices when dating and trying to impress a dietitian. Learning to live comfortably with children from a previous marriage. Melissa explains her “Do More With Dinner” initiative and how it came to be. Scheduling meals and activities in a household between two partners who have very different communication philosophies. Melissa and Mark’s advice for recent divorcees looking to get back into the dating game. How Melissa and her step-daughter’s video on chocolate milk became part of a school curriculum! Melissa’s “guilt free” approach to nutrition and suggests some tips for couples looki

Registered dietitian and creator of the Sound Bites podcast, Melissa Joy Dobbins joins Nutrition Diva to discuss strategies for connecting with your family while improving your nutrition, saving money, and time. It's not about doing more, it's about getting more. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/how-to-do-more-with-dinner-an-interview-with-melissa-joy-dobbins Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW NUTRITION DIVA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NutritionDiva

Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDE, is an experienced and highly educated Registered Dietitian with over 15 years of media experience. She is the host of the SoundBites RD, and is known as The Guilt-Free RD. In this episode, Melissa shares with listeners her concept of "Do M.O.R.E. with Dinner, and how we can enjoy our food with health in mind.      Podcast music by Aaron Kusterer.  

The Guilt-Free RD® – “Because food shouldn’t make you feel bad!”   CEO of Sound Bites® Inc. – Sound Science. Smart Nutrition. Good Food.® Creator of Do M.O.R.E. with Dinner – Make Ordinary Rituals Extraordinary TM Recipient of the Media Excellence Award – Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics – 2016 Named one of “10 Dietitians […] The post Nutrition Experts Podcast Episode 29 RDs Are Like Coaches Not Referees with Melissa Joy Dobbins appeared first on Nutrition Experts Podcast.

Conversation 96:  The Story, Journey and Passion of Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDE “Education is communication. This is why I love doing communication coaching, media training, speaker training and any kind of nutrition communications training for dietitians. We’re all communicators because we’re educators. There are ways to take your skills to the next level and to hone those skills by being more compelling, concise and to be a better you by elevating the visibility and image of a dietitian, while helping the public get credible information.” - Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDE Today’s conversation is with Melissa Joy Dobbins, also known as the Guilt-Free RD®, who has a passion for education through good communication of sound science, smart nutrition and good food. When I transitioned from a clinical dietitian to a retail dietitian, there was a very new and unknown aspect of my job I was completely unfamiliar with and that was media. I remember when I learned I was going to provide nutrition communications via television, radio and newspaper articles, I about fell over. As I got into doing more with media, I also stumbled upon a few videos of an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Media Spokesperson and I started watching more of her work to learn more. We then connected through Midwest Dairy a few years later and I truly have been a fan ever since, following her great work and resources she provides dietitians. Her Sound Bites Podcast inspired me to start my own and I feel extremely lucky to be able to have had this conversation with her. Please enjoy my conversation with Melissa. Connect with Melissa on her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.   www.anneelizabethrd.com Copyright © 2018 OPI & AEHC Song: One Of These Days Artist: The Gemini www.thegeminimusic.com Music used by permission. All rights received. © ASCAP OrtmanMusic

Melissa Joy Dobbins is an award winning, nationally recognized food and nutrition expert, media spokesperson, speaker, blogger and podcaster with more than 20 years’ experience and a proven track record of providing real solutions for real people so they can enjoy their food with health in mind. During this episode, Melissa and I discuss her career journey and how she stays healthy under pressure as a busy wife and mother, Registered Dietitian and entrepreneur. You can check out Melissa's podcast or connect with her on Twitter or Instagram. Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, follow Healthy Under Pressure on Instagram and like us on Facebook.

I’m taking you behind the scenes of my show today! Find out what’s in store for the show in 2018, which episodes are my faves and which ones are rated most popular. Get answers to some questions I’m often asked but haven’t discussed before on the show. Learn what I think the secret sauce is and if I’m going to monetize the show! Be sure to take my survey – I would love to hear your feedback!!  On my Sound Bites Podcast I delve into the science, the psychology and the strategies behind good food and nutrition. I interview a variety of guests on a variety of topics pertaining to the latest research on food, nutrition, diets, medical conditions and agriculture. I strive to promote sound science, smart nutrition and good food, so that my listeners can make their own, well-informed nutrition and health decisions based on facts, not fear. Join in on my conversations with some of the best and the brightest in the field of nutrition and learn about tips and resources to help make meaningful steps toward better health. For the full show notes and resources visit www.SoundBitesRD.com

Director of Dietitian Connection, Maree Ferguson, hosts this week's episode with guest: Melissa Joy Dobbins, also known as 'The Guilt Free RD' in Chicago, The United States. Melissa was named the outstanding dietitian in the US in 2014 and is an award winning nationally recognised food and nutrition expert! She's on the show today to discuss a number of topics, including: how to be compelling and evidence based in this crowded nutrition space and on developing your own personal brand. She shares the story behind her business, Sound Bites, and how she utilises her communication expertise in helping other dietitians.

Welcome Medicare Nation!  Today’s guest is Melissa Joy Dobbins, a nationally recognized Dietician with more than 20 years of experience dealing with the nutritional needs of not just Seniors, but people with special dietary needs like diabetes.  Melissa will show us how to eat healthy on a fixed income, and the things we can to do use food to help improve our overall health!    1.  Family members and the senior need to feel like you are in control of your own choices.  This means you need to take an active role in making great food choices, and feel empowered to make good decisions for yourself.   2.  It’s important for adult children to not be afraid to be a backseat driver for your elderly parent. Intervene when needed, but involve them in as many decisions about their nutrition as possible.             How to eat healthy on a fixed income:   myplate.gov will give you a ton of information. Fruits and vegetables don’t have to be fresh to provide good nutrition Eggs are a healthy and affordable addition to the diet, and even though the price has increased recently, they are still cheaper than meat. Utilize all the healthcare team members you can, in order to make a great nutrition plan for your aging parent.  So consult a dietician to help navigate some of these special needs.   The importance of a diabetes educator cannot be understated.  Preventative services like these are covered under Medicare Part B, since the Affordable Care Act in 2007. medicare.gov/partb and then go to free preventative services.           Regarding Type II Diabetes:   There are some simple, targeted things you can do that will result in better blood sugar control. If it is caught early enough, there may be changes you can make that can help to keep you off medication. Diabetes is a progressive disease, so even once you get your symptoms under control, you may eventually have to increase the prescription therapy to keep it under control. You can control your blood sugars, much like you can control high blood pressure, through a combination of medication, diet, and exercise.  Just because you need one or all of these, does not mean you have failed.     Anytime you have a progressive disease, like diabetes, your treatment plan will constantly change in order to maintain acceptable blood sugar levels.  Even if you are doing everything right through diet and exercise, medicine may eventually become necessary because of the progressive nature of the disease, not because you have failed.  So it is important to continue to have good nutritional habits even when you get on medication, so that you can control the symptoms.   Melissa has a podcast called Sound Bites, where she delves into the science behind smart nutrition, and also deals with the psychology behind emotional eating, and food triggers.  She gives you strategies to help you actually implement all of the sound nutritional advice.       Resources:   www.soundbitesrd.com - Melissa’s podcast and blog with lots of resources www.americandiabetesassociation.com - American Diabetes Association www.diabeteseducator.org - American Association of Diabetes Educators www.myplate.gov - A great resource for simple, affordable, nutritious meal plans   Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe and leave a 5 star rating and review in iTunes! (Click here)     Find out more information about Medicare on Diane Daniel’s website!  www.CallSamm.com    

Welcome to the Sound Bites podcast! I’m your host Melissa Joy Dobbins. In this podcast I delve into the science, psychology and strategies behind good food and nutrition by interviewing food and nutrition experts such as researchers, authors, academics, dietitians, and more! I’m doing this podcast to share important information about new research, new books, and new perspectives that don’t get enough air time in the media (or are sensationalized and oversimplified in the media). Some of my favorite topics and areas of expertise are diabetes, weight management, family nutrition, protein, agriculture, and food safety and technology. I’ve been a registered dietitian nutritionist for more than 20 years, and I have spent my entire career helping people enjoy their food with health in mind. I’m known as ‘The Guilt-Free RD’ – “because food shouldn’t make you feel bad!” I want you to be informed and unafraid – that means getting credible information and making your own well-informed nutrition and health decisions based on facts, not FEAR.