Episodes

  • 134 How Much Calcium Do I Need If I Eat A High Oxalate Food?

    134 How Much Calcium Do I Need If I Eat A High Oxalate Food?
    Feb 11 2026

    Melanie answers one of her most common questions. We know eating calcium helps reduce oxalate absorption. But, how much calcium do you need based on how much oxalate you eat? Melanie shares her thoughts.

    Blog: Calcium Sources For Kidney Stones

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    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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    18 mins
  • 133 What's Going On In Kidney Stone Research? Reflections from R.O.C.K

    133 What's Going On In Kidney Stone Research? Reflections from R.O.C.K
    Feb 4 2026

    Melanie shares updates from the Research on Calculus Kinetics (ROCK) meeting last week. An overview of all the exciting research going on to make lives better for people with kidney stones.

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    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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    28 mins
  • 132 Plant Based Diets & Kidney Stones [w/ Dr. Shivam Joshi MD]

    132 Plant Based Diets & Kidney Stones [w/ Dr. Shivam Joshi MD]
    Jan 28 2026

    Dr. Joshi, a nephrologist at NYU Langone passionate joins Melanie to chat about all the ways more plant-forward diets are good for kidney stones - as well as what current fad diets are likely adding to the rise in kidney stones.

    Afternoon Rounds: Dr. Joshi's Website

    Zayed S, Goldfarb DS, Joshi S. Popular Diets and Kidney Stones. Advances in Kidney Disease and Health. 2023;30(6):529-536.

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    FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

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    49 mins
  • 131 "I Feel Like I Have Nothing Left to Eat" - Let's Talk About It!

    131 "I Feel Like I Have Nothing Left to Eat" - Let's Talk About It!
    Jan 21 2026
    If you've EVER felt like there is nothing left to eat on a "kidney stone diet", or felt like giving up because you miss the joy eating SHOULD bring - this episode is for you! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/listenerquestion Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! https://www.thekidneydietitian.org/wo... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.kidney.... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thekidneyrd?... Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/thekidneydi... Facebook Group / 322637672240954 Newsletter https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/ki... www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones https://kidneydietitian.easywebinar.l... 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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    28 mins
  • 130 Kidney Dietitian Review of the Dietary Guidelines

    130 Kidney Dietitian Review of the Dietary Guidelines
    Jan 14 2026
    The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released last week. Melanie breaks them down and details what is in line with current research, and what is not, as well as how these new guidelines shape up for the kidney community. 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans PMID: 23927718 Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/listenerquestion Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! https://www.thekidneydietitian.org/wo... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.kidney.... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thekidneyrd?... Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/thekidneydi... Facebook Group / 322637672240954 Newsletter https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/ki... www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones https://kidneydietitian.easywebinar.l... 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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    56 mins
  • 129 Gut Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & the Low FODMAP Diet [w/ Jessie Wong MAcc, RDN, LD]

    129 Gut Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & the Low FODMAP Diet [w/ Jessie Wong MAcc, RDN, LD]
    Jan 7 2026

    After last week's episode about how important gut health is, join irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and overall gut health expert dietitian Jessie Wong and Melanie for a fascinating discussion about the world of healthy eating and lifestyle for gut health.

    IBS Dietitian website, Instagram, Facebook & podcast

    FREE Guide to IBS for Patients

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    FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

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    57 mins
  • 128 Bowel Disease, Diarrhea & Kidney Stones

    128 Bowel Disease, Diarrhea & Kidney Stones
    Dec 31 2025

    Dive into the world of gut health, malabsorption, diarrhea and kidney stones with Melanie in this fascinating episode.

    Blog: Gastric Bypass & Kidney Stones

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    FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

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    28 mins
  • 127 Reflections From 2025 At The Kidney Dietitian

    127 Reflections From 2025 At The Kidney Dietitian
    Dec 24 2025

    Melanie shares how The Kidney Dietitian has grown over the past year, her reflections, and goals moving into 2026. Sending a HUGE THANK YOU to each listener for their support!

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    FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

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    22 mins