Simply Functional Nutrition with Katy
Hi, my name is Katy - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I love talking about all things food, family and wellness. There is seemingly ever-changing nutrition information constantly being thrown at us. From fad diets, to quick fixes – I am here to sort all of that out for you. Each week we will be diving in to popular topics – from fertility, to weight loss, even food freedom. You can find it all here. I have made it my work’s mission to educate and empower others towards food freedom. This is the Simply Functional Nutrition Podcast, with Katy. Connect with me:IG: @simplyspencer_Website: www.SimplySpencer.com
Episodes
22 episodes
Addressing Anxiety & Performance as Women and Mothers | Arielle Pinkston, Licensed Anxiety Therapist
Arielle is a therapist who specializes in anxiety, with a particular focus on helping women who struggle with people-pleasing and perfectionism. She is a firm believer in a holistic approach to mental health and love creating a supportive envir...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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35:59
Balancing Motherhood, Fitness & Building a Business - Whitney Williford, @fit_momsociety
If you have ever struggled to "do it all" - healthy lifestyle, showing up for your family, working... Well, Whitney and I can relate. And in this week's episode, we tag team it as we dive in to the practical how to's of managing all the respons...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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31:11
Nontoxic Living with Amy Enos, PharmD and the @lowtoxpharmacist
This week's episode is all about choosing safer when it comes to personal care and home products we choose. The products around our home and on our body can be laden with potentially harmful ingredients. Amy helps us know what red flags to look...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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53:49
Managing Insulin Resistance | Katy Spencer, RDN, LDN
This week, I am diving in to how YOU can manage your PCOS and Insulin Resistance, without having to go on medication. You CAN manage your symptoms without medicine - approaching your IR from a holistic approach. Katy provides 5 specific...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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24:03
Healing from within: a Holistic Journey to Health, with Carla Grice
This week we are diving into what healing from a holistic approach can look like! Carla is a friend of mine that has joined us this week, with an intriguing and winding journey in healing her thyroid, gut and immune system. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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50:23
Mastering Metabolism and Hormones for Women, with Ellie Kempton, MSN, RDN, PHD-C
This week's guest is a true gem. Ellie and I had such a wonderful time breaking down metabolic mastery for women in their 20s, 30s, and beyond! With an integrative and functional approach to women, you will learn simple tools and ways to maximi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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50:33
4 Ways to Maximize Your Health, Starting TODAY - Katy Spencer, RDN, LDN
For this season's intro episode - I am starting high level with 4 things you can do TODAY that will change the trajectory of your health. Whether you are looking to lose weight, or just be the healthiest version of you - all 4 tips...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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23:18
Why Safer Water Matters, with Jane Emma + Goodfor
This week, I take a deep dive into safer water with founder of The Goodfor Company, Jane Emma. We chat why it is so important to make the switch to safer water, what toxins and contaminants to look for, and where to start with detoxing your hom...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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38:08
Navigating Nutrition Postpartum with Katy
On today's episode we discuss key nutrients to focus on during postpartum recovery and if breastfeeding - and what foods those nutrients are in! We also talk other practical ways to prep your body for recovery and other areas of focus for the s...
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29:24
Your Cycle, What's Normal & PMS with Christine Novak B.F.A., Registered Holistic Nutritionist
Christine is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist specializing in helping women master their hormones so that they can ditch the uncomfortable symptoms around their periods that they've been told are "normal" and finally feel like they are in com...
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46:05
Unpacking Hormone Healthy + Stress with Kaely McDevitt, MS, RD, LD
On our season 2 opening episode, Kaely and I unpack the role that stress plays on the female hormones. We talk ways to reduce stress through food and lifestyle modification, so that we can best support our female hormones.You can find K...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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52:22
Food Anxiety & the Holidays
With the holidays front and center this time of year, the thought of gathering together with friends and family to share a meal can often be anxiety inducing for many. In this episode, we talk mindset and practical tips on how best to approach ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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17:28
Nutrition & Autoimmunity with Erin Holt, Integrative and Functional Nutritionist
Buckle up for this week's episode as Erin and I dive into the world of nutrition and how foods can impact inflammation and autoimmune conditions. In this episode, we talk common foods that may trigger inflammatory responses, the levels of autoi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:19
PCOS and the Role of Nutrition
We are talking PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is a hormonal imbalance that plagues between 5-10% of American women. A huge number! If you are someone that suspects you might have PCOS, or have been diagnosed with PCOS but have been le...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:58
Buyer Beware
This week we are deep diving right into the top things to look for when shopping prepackaged foods. Prepackaged and convenience foods are directly related to the rise in inflammatory conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabet...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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41:13
Fueling for Fitness with Kelsey Smith, MS, RDN, LD
This week, Kelsey Smith - performance dietitian - and I sit down and chat fueling intentionally for fitness. Covering prior to exercise, during and after, this is an episode jam packed with information for all of us out there trying to intentio...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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44:18
It's Fall Break!
Taking a pause to enjoy the change of seasons as we dive in to Fall here in Nashville. Stay tuned as we pick up our Diet Debunking series next week with an all new episode. -Katy
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:06
Intuitive Eating with Meredith Renshaw, RD, LDN
As we dive in to our first Diet Debunking episode of the series, we are laying the groundwork for a healthy relationship with food by tackling mindset and perceptions around food and 'wellness'. Join me and Meredith as we dive into Intuitive Ea...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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54:15
Diet Debunking (Series Intro)
Join me for the start of my Diet Debunking series, where we are going to dive in to the topic of diet culture and the detrimental effect it has had on the long term health of so many. With this mindset shift, we will be looking at what...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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20:16
GI Mapping and Gut Health with Allie Murphy, MS, RD, LD
Join me this week as I dive in to gut health with functional RD, Allie Murphy. We take the time to dive in and explore the world of gut health, including bloating, gas, regularity, gut microbiome balance and more. This week's episode is all abo...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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38:09
Pregnancy and Preconception Nutrition, Pt. 1
This week, we are talking nutrition prior to conception, and nutrition in early pregnancy. In working with nutrition clients, there are some frequently asked questions that come up time and again. And in today's episode, that's what we will tal...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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24:41
Balancing Your Blood Sugar
For our first episode, we will be diving in to all things blood sugar balance. Balancing blood sugar is at the heart of wellness - no matter who you are or where you are in life, balancing blood sugar benefits you! Blood sugar balance is direct...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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