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Fresh Ideas, Great Discussions

 

Nourish MD was born of PPMA’s desire to provide the absolute best, most accurate health information to our patients. This forum allows us to reach a wide audience as we explore and discuss many aspects of good health, from the benefits of concierge medicine to gut health, urology, menopause, neurology, and more. Nourish MD will feature experts answering our questions and exploring more ways for you to achieve good health.

This podcast, Nourish MD: Doctor Dietitian Dialogues, is intended for general educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any nutrition or supplement recommendations.

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Season 3 Schedule:

 

  • July 15 – “Precision Under Pressure – How a Neurosurgeon Stays at the Top of His Game” with Dr. Robert Louis, MD from Hoag Specialty Clinic.

Schedule, topics, and guests are subject to change.

Revisit Season 3 Episodes:

  • June 17 – Stronger With Age: A Guide to Bone Health with Dr. Chris Barney, DC, CCSP, DABCO, ART
  • May 13 – Calming the Body: Practical Stress Reduction for Everyday Health with Dr. Courtney Harkins, MFT
  • April 15 – Advances in Menopause Care: One Size Does Not Fit All with Dr. Rebecca Sauer OBGYN
  • March 18 – Everyday Nutrition: Simple Strategies for a Healthier Kitchen
  • February 18 – Rethinking Pain and Spine Surgery with Dr. Burak Ozgu
  • January 14 – Beyond Willpower – The Science Behind Behavior Change with Psychologist Kristen Kvamme

 

Note: This podcast, Nourish MD: Doctor Dietitian Dialogues, is intended for general educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before beginning any nutrition or supplement recommendations.

Revisit Season 2 Episodes:

 

  • January 8 – “Sticking with Your New Year’s Health Resolutions” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • January 22 – “PPMA 14-Day Detox Refresh Preview” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • February 5 – “The Benefits of Vitamin D” with Dr. Kathryn Cardoza
  • February 19 – “Pain Management” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • March 12 – “Anti-Aging Nutrition” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • March 26 – “Through the Looking Glass: Eye Health and Prevention” with Dr. Jenny Hu
  • April 9 – “A Clearer View: Blood Sugar’s Impact on Eye Health” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • April 23 – “Revolutionizing Cancer Care through Integrative Oncology” with Dr. Richard Lee
  • May 7 – “Beyond Diagnosis: Nutrition’s Role in Cancer Care” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • May 27 – “The Truth About Skin health: Eczema, Hair Loss & Cancer Prevention” with Dr. Xiying Fan
  • June 11 – “Hair Loss Nutrition” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • June 25 – “Eye Health: Vision Matters” with Dr. Caleb Shumway
  • July 16 – “Mind Over Age” with Stephanie Erickson MSW, LCSW, PSW
  • July 30 – “Summer Allergies and Sinus Tips ” with Sepher Oiler, MD
  • August 13Why Sleep is the Foundation of Wellness with Dr. William Davis
  • August 27 Unlocking Heart Health with Dr. James M. Weiss
  • September 10Bladder Health & UTI Prevention with Dr. Seth A. Cohen
  • September 17Understanding Reflux & Heartburn with Dr. Richard G. Quist
  • October 8 – Beyond Inflammation with Dr. Farshid Bozognia
  • October 28 Men’s Health Matters: Prostate Wisdom with Dr. Richard Van Meter
  • November 5 Women’s Health Across the Ages with Dr. Jay Masserman
  • November 12Understanding Your Pain with Dr. David Nguyen
  • December 17Why Blood Sugar Matters with Nutritionist Meg Tancredi

Revisit Season 1 Episodes:

 

  • December 18 – “Mood and Food” with PPMA Dietitians
  • December 11 – “Geriatric Mental Well-Being”
  • November 27 – “Fasting After the Holidays” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • November 13 – “Tips for Navigating Holiday Eating” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • October 30 – “Women’s Health Nutrition Part 2” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • October 16 – “Women’s Health Nutrition Part 1” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • October 2 – “Women’s Health” with Dr. Jay Masserman
  • September 18 – “Prostate Nutrition Strategies” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • September 4 – “Men’s Health Genetic Testing” with Dr. Richard Van Meter
  • August 21 – “Nutritional Tips for Reducing Allergies and Histamine Issues” with PPMA Dietitians
  • August 7 – “Allergies & Sinusitis” with Dr. Sepehr Oliaei
  • July 24 – “Podiatry Part 2” with Dr. Salma Aziz
  • July 10 – “Podiatry Part 1” with Dr. Salma Aziz
  • June 26 – “Anti-Inflammatory Diet Strategies” with PPMA Dietitians
  • June 12 – “Inflammation and Chronic Pain” with Dr. Farshid Bozorgnia
  • May 29 – “Gut Health Nutrition Part 2 – Repair & Rebalance”
  • May 15 – “Gut Health Nutrition Part 1 – Remove & Replace”
  • May 1 – “Understanding Reflux and Heartburn” with Dr. Richard Quist
  • April 17 – “Nutrition and Lifestyle Interventions” for Urinary Health
  • April 3 – “Bladder Health and UTI Prevention” with Dr. Seth Cohen
  • March 20 – “Heart Healthy Nutrition” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • March 6 – “Preventative Cardiovascular Health” with Dr. James Weiss
  • February 21 – “Eating for Improved Sleep” with PPMA Dietitians
  • February 7 – “The Importance of Sleep for Your Overall Well-Being” with Dr. William Davis
  • January 24 – “The Nutrition Difference” with PPMA Nutritionists
  • January 10 – “The Concierge Medical Difference” with Dr. Richard Van Meter, Dr. James Weiss, and Dr. William Davis

Your Podcast Host

Megan Tancredi

MS, RD

Meg Tancredi, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian with a dual academic background in Educational Psychology and Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity from the University of Southern California (USC).Her work blends science with behavioral insight to help individuals create sustainable, life-enhancing changes.

With a deep passion for education and empowerment, Meg goes beyond traditional nutrition advice by offering practical guidance, compassionate support, and just the right dose of humor to help people feel confident and capable in their health journey.

After years in clinical practice, Meg recognized how many individuals feel overwhelmed or unsupported by conventional approaches. She’s committed to simplifying the path to better health – focusing on realistic strategies, evidence-based practices, and a mindset rooted in progress, not perfection. Meg believes better health doesn’t have to be complicated and with the right tools, mindset, and support, it becomes not only possible but empowering.

 

An image of Meg Tancredi, MS, RD, who hosts PPMA's Nutrition Meet-ups. She is a registered dietitian with a dual academic background in Educational Psychology and Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity from the University of Southern California (USC).

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Nourish MD Podcast

Nourish MD was born of PPMA’s desire to provide the absolute best, most accurate health information to our patients. This forum allows us to reach a wide audience as we explore and discuss many aspects of good health, from the benefits of concierge medicine to gut health, urology, menopause, neurology, and more. Nourish MD will feature experts answering our questions and exploring more ways for you to achieve good health.

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