Explore every episode of the podcast Eat Away Kidney Stones
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| 123 Magnesium and Your Kidneys: Everything You Need to Know [w/ Jen Hernandez RD, CSR] | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:46:13 | |
Magnesium is really having a moment in the spotlight. In this fascinating episode, Melanie and fellow kidney dietitian Jen Hernandez RD, CSR dive into why magnesium is so important for kidney health, and how to be sure you are getting in enough! Get Jen's Book! Plant Powered Kidneys (affiliate link) Connect with Jen at the Plant Powered Kidneys Website , Instagram, Facebook and Facebook Group.
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| 122 Vegetarian or Vegan Diets & Kidney Stones | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:25:15 | |
Ever wonder if it is ok (or even good!?) to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet with kidney stones? Melanie breaks down the benefits and risks in this episode. Blog: Magnesium & Kidney Stones: The 411 References:
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 113 How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Be Life Changing! [w/ Erin Lenihan PT, DBT] | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:52:03 | |
Most people don't know about all of the amazing things your pelvic floor does for you - and how many uncomfortable symptoms you might have been ignoring for YEARS are related to pelvic floor dysfunction (and can be fixed!). In this fascinating episode, Melanie chats with pelvic floor PT Erin Lenihan about what your pelvic floor is, and how pelvic floor PT might be able to help you! Erin's Instagram Find a pelvic floor PT via the Herman and Wallace Institute or the Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association Cozean Screening Tool for pelvic floor dysfunction
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 023 Intuitive Eating & Kidney Health [w/ Amanda Hays] | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:45:32 | |
In this episode, Melanie chats with Amanda Hays MS, RD, LD - a kidney dietitian with an intuitive eating focus. Amanda and Melanie talk about how to eat while honoring all aspects of health and how to eat intuitively while still improving kidney health. Relish Nutrition Therapy (Amanda's website) FREE Masterclass: Help! I Have a Kidney Stone...Now What!? (1/18/24) Resources: Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach - Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch* Katie M et al. Outcomes of intuitive eating interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eating Disorders. 2023;31(1):33-63. doi: 10.1080/10640266.2022.2030124 Christoph MJ, Hazzard VM, Järvelä-Reijonen E, Hooper L, Larson N, Neumark-Sztainer D. Intuitive Eating is Associated With Higher Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Adults. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2021;53(3):240-245. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2020.11.015Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional. *Affiliate Link
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| 022 Can I Enjoy An Adult Beverage? | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:15:55 | |
Is it ok to have alcohol if you have kidney stones? What type of alcohol is best? Melanie dives into all of your burning alcohol and kidney stone questions! FREE Class on January 18, 2024: Help! I Have a Kidney Stone...Now What? Can Alcohol Cause Kidney Stones Blog Curhan GC, Willett WC, Speizer FE, Stampfer MJ. Beverage Use and Risk for Kidney Stones in Women. Annals of Internal Medicine. 1998;128(7):534-540. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-128-7-199804010-00003 Curhan GC, Willett WC, Rimm EB, Spiegelman D, Stampfer MJ. Prospective study of beverage use and the risk of kidney stones. Am J Epidemiol. 1996;143(3):240-247. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a008734Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional. | |||
| 021 Plant Based Diets for Type 2 Diabetes [with Diana Licalzi & Jose Tejero] | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:49:58 | |
In this episode, Melanie chats with Type 2 Diabetes experts Diana Licalzi MS, RD, CDCES and Jose Tejero, an exercise physiologist. This episode dives into how food is so powerful for the treatment of diabetes - as well as why exercise and physical movement must be part of the equation. Diana and Jose offer actionable tips to help you get started changing your life to reverse Type 2 Diabetes! Diabetes is associated with a higher risk of kidney stones, so many listeners will find Diana and Jose's messages very helpful. For more information about diabetes and kidney stones specifically, listen to episode 20 of the Eat Away Kidney Stones podcast. Type 2 Diabetes Revolution on Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to check out Diana & Jose's new book! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 020 What Does Diabetes Have to Do with Kidney Stones? | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:18:44 | |
In this episode, Melanie breaks down the science behind the diabetes - kidney stone connection and gives actionable nutrition tips for people with BOTH diabetes and kidney stones. The Kidney Dietitian Article: Diabetes & Kidney Stones - What YOU Can Do Online Course: Kidney Stone Nutrition School Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 019 A Happy Ending to 50 Years of Kidney Stones | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:30:44 | |
In this episode, Melanie chats with Ron. Ron has had kidney stones for 50 years and was floundering for what he could do to stop them. He now is kidney stone free and has discovered what he can do to keep it that way - and that eating for kidney stones can be quite delicious! Melanie's Kidney Stone Cookbooks Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 018 Help! I Can't Eat Dairy! | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:22:17 | |
In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about being intolerant to dairy and the best way for people with kidney stones to meet their calcium needs. Articles From The Kidney Dietitian: Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones, Oxalate in Coconut Milk & Other Plant Based Milks Borin JF et al. Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Risk Factors for Kidney Stones and Chronic Kidney Disease. J Ren Nutr. 2022;32(3):363-365. Stop Kidney Stones From Your Kitchen eCookbooksSubmit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 017 Kidney Stones ARE Preventable! [with Dr. Anna Zisman] | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:35:33 | |
You won't want to miss this episode with Dr. Anna Zisman, kidney stone nephrologist at the University of Chicago. Melanie and Dr. Zisman dive into the fact that kidney stones really ARE preventable and how to come up with a kidney stone prevention plan and how to find the right medical team to support you. Tips to Ask for a 24-Hour Urine Test Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 016 Yogurt 101 | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:27:05 | |
Yogurt is a great option to help people with kidney stones get in enough calcium. With so many options at the yogurt aisle these days, choosing a yogurt can be overwhelming! Melanie breaks down the main things to consider when choosing yogurt, and dives into the science behind calcium and kidney stones. Article: Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 015 Can you be vegan after bariatric surgery? [with guest Ashley Krautkramer] | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:55:59 | |
Bariatric surgery can increase the risk of kidney stones up to 400%. In this episode, guest Ashley Krautkramer, RD talks about nutrition after bariatric surgery for people who want to follow a vegan or more plant based diet. Ashley's Website: Vegan Bariatric Dietitian Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 014 Bones, Stones & Enjoying Eating | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:38:35 | |
In this episode, Melanie chats with Rosette and her experience balancing nutrition advice for bone health and kidney stones. Also, how Rosette has found a way to balance nutrition with enjoying life and eating. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 112 What Kind of Bread Is Best For Kidney Stones? | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:23:44 | |
Who doesn't love bread? Melanie dives into how and why bread should fit in any kidney stone diet, what type of bread is best, and why! Blog: Is Rice Good for Kidney Stones Whole Grain Council: What Is a Whole Grain?
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 013 Spices, Oxalate & The Mediterranean Diet | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:17:27 | |
In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about using herbs and spices, as well as following the Mediterranean Diet when you have kidney stones. More about a Mediterranen Diet pattern Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional. | |||
| 012 Bariatric Surgery & Kidney Stone Prevention for All | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:36:06 | |
Melanie chats with Dr. Megan Prochaska MD, MPH, a nephrologist and kidney stone specialist at the University of Chicago. We talk about why kidney stones are so common after bariatric surgery and tips to prevent them. We also talk about how to make sure PREVENTION is part of your medical care. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 011 Nighttime Bathroom Trips | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:13:51 | |
Struggle with going to the bathroom at night? This episode is for you! Nocturia (or going to the bathroom at night) is a common concern for people with kidney stones. There are things you can do to help! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 010: Barbara's Story - How a 24 hour urine test made a difference | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:39:33 | |
In this episode, Melanie chats with Barbara about her journey with kidney stones, how important a 24-hour urine test was to help guide her diet changes, and her good news after her most recent kidney scan! Learn more about Kidney Stone Nutrition School Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 009 Should I take a supplement? | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:24:57 | |
Do "kidney stone breakers" work? Are supplements safe for kidney stone formers? Melanie dives into the data. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 008 Calories & Calcium | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:16:57 | |
Melanie answers a listener question from Debbie about the extra calories you get from adding dairy to your meals for kidney stone prevention. _________________ Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 007 Tips to drink enough water | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:20:05 | |
Drinking enough water for kidney stone prevention is NO easy task. Melanie shares her favorite tips to help you meet your fluid goal! __________ Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 006 Jim & Stealth Sodium | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:23:18 | |
Jim shares his journey from food and eating causing significant stress in his life to actually ENJOYING eating and being kidney stone free! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 005 What makes a kidney stone? | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:13:25 | |
Ever wonder what makes a kidney stone in the first place? Melanie dives into urine chemistry and what actually causes a kidney stone to form. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 004 Can I eat chocolate? | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:14:46 | |
Melanie chats all things chocolate and kidney stones. Is it ok to eat chocoalate? How can you safely enjoy chocolate? Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 111 Potassium & Your Kidneys | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:32:28 | |
Potassium is a HOT topic in kidney disease - but doesn't get the focus is deserves for kidney stones. In This episode, Melanie breaks down potassium in your diet, where it comes from and why it matters for both kidney disease AND kidney stones. Blog: Potential Renal Acid Load References:
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 003 Why is there NO ONE kidney stone diet? | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:15:36 | |
In this episode, Melanie helps us understand why nutrition for kidney stone prevention HAS to be personalized to YOU. Tips to Ask Your Doctor for a 24-Hour Urine Test American Urological Association Guidelines for Kidney Stones Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 002 What's up with salt? | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:17:39 | |
In this episode, Melanie dives into all things salt and kidney stones. Why does salt matter? How much salt should you have? Where does salt come from in our diet? Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 001 Meet Melanie | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:16:12 | |
In this intro episode, Melanie shares a little about herself, background and education. Learn more about Melanie, her career, presentations and research! Submit a question to get answered on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional. | |||
| 110 Label Reading For Kidney Stones | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:20:29 | |
Ever wonder how to make sense of all those number on Nutrition Facts labels? Never fear! In this episode, Melanie walks you through what is most important on that label for kidney stones, and how to interpret the numbers.
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 109 What Is Weight Bias and How It Might Be Affecting Your Health [w/ Dr. Robyn Pashby] | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:39:15 | |
Dr. Robyn Pashby is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in weight bias. You will not want to miss this fascinating conversation about how bias both in the healthcare system and our society has a significant impact on health. Book: The New Food Fight: How the Weight Management & Eating Disorder Fields Became So Divided and What We Can Do About It (affiliate link) Connect with Dr. Pashby at her website, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 108 Wait...I Have To Drink HOW Much Water For Kidney Stones? | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:12:37 | |
Unsurprisingly, a common question people with kidney stones ask is "how much water do I have to drink"? Melanie answers a listener question about this - and how your body size plays into this. Blog: Top 6 Best Drinks for Kidney Stones
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 107 Salt & Kidney Stones 101 | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:28:46 | |
Staying away from too much salt is KEY for kidney stones. But why!? And how much salt should you eat? And how in the WORLD do you actually FOLLOW a low sodium diet? In this episode, Melanie dives into all of these burning questions. Blog: Does Salt Cause Kidney Stones?
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 106 Can I Make Collagen Safer For Kidney Stones With Milk? | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:11:49 | |
If you listened to episode 38, you know that there is potential harm of collagen protein for people with oxalate kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie tackles a listener question about how to potentially make collagen protein powder safer. Blog: Can Collagen Cause Kidney Stones?
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 105 What Does Your Gut Microbiome Have To Do With Kidney Stones? [w/ Dr. Aaron Miller] | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:43:08 | |
The gut microbiome is a HOT topic in ALL areas of health. Unsurprisingly, the bacteria that live in your intestines have a HUGE impact on kidney stones. Join Melanie with oxalate microbiome researcher Dr. Aaaron Miller for a fascinating episode about how bacteria help (or hinder) your kidney stone prevention efforts and most importantly, what you can do about it!
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 104 The Most Common Mistake People Make For Kidney Stones | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:18:11 | |
Melanie dives into the most common mistake she sees people make when they are trying to prevent kidney stones. And, shares how to avoid it and what to do instead!
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 121 A Registered Dietitian's Experience With Kidney Stones [w/ Courtney Watring RD, LDN] | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:32:03 | |
Yes! Dietitians can OBVIOUSLY get kidney stones too! In this episode, Melanie chats with a fellow dietitian who has been struggling with kidney stones since college and dives into what her experience has been like.
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| 103 Cheese & Kidney Stones | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:22:07 | |
Attn: Cheese Lovers! This episode is for you! Learn all about how cheese is an excellent option for people with kidney stones, the best cheese choices and things to think about when choosing cheese. Blog: The Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 102 Kidney Stones At Summer Cookouts | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:26:00 | |
Low Sodium Pasta Salad
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 101 The Truth Behind MSG [with Cara Harbstreet MS, RD] | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:48:14 | |
In this MUST listen episode, Melanie chats all things MSG with fellow dietitian Cara Harbstreet MS, RD, Owner of Street Smart Nutrition. There is SO much to know about this elusive and misunderstood ingredient from the science, history and how it could even help you eat less salt! Follow Cara on her website, Instagram and on YouTube!
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 100 Toxic Superfoods: Truth or Toxic Misinformation? A Kidney Stone Dietitian Review | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:47:17 | |
If you've read or heard of the book Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton, this episode is a must listen! Toxic Superfoods is a perfect example of the common tactics wellness influencers use to grab your attention, exploit your emotions and get you grab onto their message (and typically very expensive products). Melanie uses her review of Toxic Superfoods as an example for how to spot other nutrition misinformation. Blog: Toxic Superfoods Debunked: A Kidney Stone Dietitian Review
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| 099 Don't Forget! Drink Water This Summer! | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:17:18 | |
Kidney stones are more common in the summer. Melanie dives into some interesting research about kidney stones and temperature, and shares some tips to stay out of the ER with kidney stones this summer.
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| 098 Am I Doomed If I Have A Family History Of Kidney Stones? | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:11:22 | |
It is common for kidney stones to "run in families", but does this mean you are destined to be a stone former? Melanie dives into kidney stones, genetics and what you CAN do to prevent stones despite your family history of kidney stones.
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| 097 Why Do Dietitians Endlessly Talk About Fruits and Veggies For Your Kidneys? [with Emily Campbell RD, CDE, MScFN] | 28 May 2025 | 00:26:57 | |
In this episode, fellow kidney dietitian Emily Campbell RD, CDE, MScFN and Melanie chat about why the boring advice to "eat more fruits and vegetables" is so important for kidney health and their favorite tips to actually eat more! Connect with Emily, Owner of Kidney Nutrition at her website, on Instagram @kidneynutrition and in her Facebook group!
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| 096 How Does Sugar Cause Kidney Stones? | 21 May 2025 | 00:14:34 | |
The data is clear that people who eat more added sugar tend to have more kidney stones. But why? Melanie breaks down the science of sugar and kidney stones, along with how much sugar you should be eating.
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| 095 No! You Don't HAVE To Be Peeing All The Time! [w/ Bianca Gallub MS, ORT/L] | 14 May 2025 | 00:39:16 | |
One of the biggest barriers to drinking all of that water to prevent kidney stones is needing to go to the bathroom all the time! We were thrilled to welcome Bianca Gallub, a pelvic floor physical therapist to talk about what "normal" bathroom habits look like, and what you can do if you find yourself frequently visiting the bathroom to pee. West Town PT website & Instagram pages
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| 094 Can Ozempic Cause Kidney Stones? | 07 May 2025 | 00:15:11 | |
Can ozempic and the other popular GLP1 agonist medications cause kidney stones? Melanie gives an update on with the research says, as well as her advice for people with kidney stones who want to start one of these medications. References:
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| 120 Will Vitamin D Cause Kidney Stones? | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:18:04 | |
Is it ok for people with kidney stones to take vitamin D supplements? Melanie dives into the answer!
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| 093 Diving into plant protein for kidneys [with Lindsay Ducharme RD, CSR, LDN] | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:29:51 | |
Melanie chats with Lindsay Ducharme RD, CSR, LDN, Owner of Vital Kidney Nutrition about what plant proteins EVEN ARE, why they are so good for kidneys, and some of their favorite plant protein meals. Connect with Lindsay & Vital Kidney Nutrition at her website, Instagram & Facebook.
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| 092 Review of the 2025 National Kidney Foundation Meeting in Boston | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:31:18 | |
In this episode, Melanie shares some reflections of her time at the National Kidney Foundation's sping meeting for healthcare professionals. She gives a summary of the educational sessions she gave, moderated and some other highlights from this high profile national kidney health meeting for professionals.
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| 091 What If I Can't Drink Milk? | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:22:52 | |
Most of us know by now how important calcium is for people with calcium kidney stones. But what if you don't drink milk? Melanie shares what she recommends to non-dairy consumers. Blog: The Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones Food Sources of Calcium (USDA)
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