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151 Low Carb Diets & Kidney Stones - Let's Talk Honestly
Jun 17, 2026
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150 Make the most of your spices! [w/ Chef Cat Ludwig RDN, LD]
Jun 3, 2026
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149 Urine pH: Why It Matters & How to Change It
May 27, 2026
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148 National Kidney Foundation Meeting Reflections [+ Panel of Kidney Dietitians]
May 20, 2026
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147 Exercise for Your Bones [w/ Rebekah Rotstein]
May 13, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/17/26 |  151 Low Carb Diets & Kidney Stones - Let's Talk Honestly | You may have heard that "low carb diets aren't good for kidney stones". This is generally true, but what IS a low carb diet? They aren't all created equal. How can you go about a "low carb" diet safely? In this episode, Melanie sheds light on the nuance of carbohydrates and kidney stones. Blog: Keto and Kidney Stones Blog: Kidney Stones & Diabetes: What YOU Can Do Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | ![150 Make the most of your spices! [w/ Chef Cat Ludwig RDN, LD] episode artwork](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/2/0/6/62061d6f41fdc984d959afa2a1bf1c87/150_Podcast_Episode_Square.png) 150 Make the most of your spices! [w/ Chef Cat Ludwig RDN, LD] | One of the most common issues with avoiding too much salt is that food "doesn't taste good". The secret? Using herbs and spices the RIGHT way! Melanie and fellow dietitian and chef Cat Ludwig chat all things flavor and how to make food DELICIOUS without a ton of salt! Connect with Cat on Instagram, Facebook and her YouTube cooking show! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/27/26 |  149 Urine pH: Why It Matters & How to Change It | Urine pH is a KEY part of kidney stone prevention. Melanie breaks down WHY this matters, and what you can use it in your personalized kidney stone plan. Blog: What is PRAL (Potetial Renal Acid Load) & How Does It Affect Kidneys? Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food & DrinksTalking Tips to Ask for a 24-Hour Urine Test Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | ![148 National Kidney Foundation Meeting Reflections [+ Panel of Kidney Dietitians] episode artwork](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/b/a/0/5ba0ad5024aabae3d959afa2a1bf1c87/148_Podcast_Episode_Square.png) 148 National Kidney Foundation Meeting Reflections [+ Panel of Kidney Dietitians] | In this episode, Melanie reflects on her time at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting in New Orleans earlier this month. She also asks a panel of other kidney dietitians what they think the future of kidney nutrition is, and what they wish EVERY kidney patient knew. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | ![147 Exercise for Your Bones [w/ Rebekah Rotstein] episode artwork](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/1/e/e/1/1ee1863e7867652c16c3140a3186d450/147_Podcast_Episode_Square.png) 147 Exercise for Your Bones [w/ Rebekah Rotstein] | Bones and kidney stones are INEXTRICABLY linked. People with calcium kidney stones are at higher risk of bone disease. Nutrition for kidney stones MUST also address bone health. I was THRILLED to welcome exercise physiologist Rebekah Rotstein to talk about how exercise is so important for bone health - and what type of exercise matters most! Connect with Rebekah on Instagram, Facebook and her website. Learn about Buff Bones on Instagram, Facebook and the web! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 |  146 How to stop letting kidney stones control your life | No doubt about it - kidney stones are scary and can have a significant impact on mental health and quality of life. Melanie shares her tips to stop letting kidney stones rule your life, and take back control and live life BETTER with 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 www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 |  145 Why fiber is so important for kidney stones✨ | fiberkidney stones+3 | — | USDA Food Data CentralNutr Res Pract | — | fiberkidney stones+5 | — | 30m 12s | |
| 4/22/26 | ![The Importance of Culturally Informed Nutrition for Kidney Patients [w/ Areli Gutierrez MS, RD, CSR, LD] episode artwork](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/9/4/8/79482d4f40c63d9ed959afa2a1bf1c87/144_Podcast_Episode_Square.png) The Importance of Culturally Informed Nutrition for Kidney Patients [w/ Areli Gutierrez MS, RD, CSR, LD]✨ | culturally informed nutritionkidney disease+3 | Areli Gutierrez | Latina Kidney DietitianThe Kidney Dietitian+1 | — | kidney stonesnutrition+4 | — | 30m 01s | |
| 4/15/26 |  143 Is water REALLY that important for kidney stones?✨ | kidney stoneshydration+3 | — | The LancetThe Kidney Dietitian+2 | — | kidney stoneshydration+3 | — | 17m 30s | |
| 4/8/26 |  142 Are calcium supplements ok for kidney stones?✨ | calcium supplementskidney stones+3 | — | The Kidney DietitianCalcium and Vitamin D Supplementation and Their Association with Kidney Stone Disease: A Narrative Review | — | calcium supplementskidney stones+3 | — | 18m 41s | |
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| 4/2/26 | ![141 Stress, Kidney Stones & Divorce [w/ Megan Daw Sedivy RD, LDN] episode artwork](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/b/3/e/db3efad55baf8bc016c3140a3186d450/141_Podcast_Episode_Square.png) 141 Stress, Kidney Stones & Divorce [w/ Megan Daw Sedivy RD, LDN]✨ | stresskidney stones+3 | Megan Daw Sedivy | The Divorced DietitianThe Kidney Dietitian | — | kidney stonesstress+3 | — | 46m 28s | |
| 3/25/26 |  140 3 Signs Your Kidney Stone Diet Isn't Working (or Won't Work) For You✨ | kidney stonesdiet+3 | — | The Kidney Dietitian | — | kidney stone dietprevention signs+3 | — | 18m 28s | |
| 3/18/26 |  139 How Often Should Urine Tests Be Repeated—and Why No One Talks About This✨ | kidney stonesurine tests+3 | — | The Kidney Dietitian | — | kidney stonesurine tests+3 | — | 16m 14s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![138 Food Politics & The New Dietary Guidelines [w/ Dr. Marion Nestle PhD] episode artwork](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/7/d/3/47d377d587c0023ed959afa2a1bf1c87/138_Podcast_Episode_Square.png) 138 Food Politics & The New Dietary Guidelines [w/ Dr. Marion Nestle PhD]✨ | food politicsdietary guidelines+3 | Dr. Marion Nestle | What To Eat Now | — | dietary guidelinesfood politics+3 | — | 55m 26s | |
| 3/4/26 |  137 Why you SHOULD eat beans for kidney stones✨ | kidney stonesdiet+4 | — | The Kidney DietitianThe American Journal of Clinical Nutrition | — | kidney stonesbeans+5 | — | 28m 34s | |
| 2/25/26 |  136 The Problem with "Just Drink More Water"✨ | kidney stoneswater intake+3 | — | The Kidney Dietitian | — | kidney stoneswater+4 | — | 16m 16s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![135 The Intersection of Heart & Kidney Stone Nutrition [w/ Michelle Routhenstein RD] episode artwork](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/4/e/d/34edc68fe089c057d959afa2a1bf1c87/135_Podcast_Episode_Square.png) 135 The Intersection of Heart & Kidney Stone Nutrition [w/ Michelle Routhenstein RD] | Unfortunately, people with kidney stones are at higher risk of heart disease. Good nutrition for your heart goes WAY beyond just "eat vegetables and low cholesterol". In this fascinating episode, Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Michelle Routhenstein about some more advanced strategies for heart health! Connect with Michelle Routhenstein RD on her website, Instagram & Facebook Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 |  134 How Much Calcium Do I Need If I Eat A High Oxalate Food? | 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 Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 |  133 What's Going On In Kidney Stone Research? Reflections from R.O.C.K | 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. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![132 Plant Based Diets & Kidney Stones [w/ Dr. Shivam Joshi MD] episode artwork](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/8/a/d/0/8ad02fedb9f74e6f16c3140a3186d450/132_Podcast_Episode_Square.png) 132 Plant Based Diets & Kidney Stones [w/ Dr. Shivam Joshi MD] | 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. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 |  131 "I Feel Like I Have Nothing Left to Eat" - Let's Talk About It! | 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 |  130 Kidney Dietitian Review of the Dietary Guidelines | 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![129 Gut Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & the Low FODMAP Diet [w/ Jessie Wong MAcc, RDN, LD] episode artwork](https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/8/6/8/c86850f97beaa19ed959afa2a1bf1c87/129_Podcast_Episode_Square.png) 129 Gut Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & the Low FODMAP Diet [w/ Jessie Wong MAcc, RDN, LD] | 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 Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 |  128 Bowel Disease, Diarrhea & Kidney Stones | Dive into the world of gut health, malabsorption, diarrhea and kidney stones with Melanie in this fascinating episode. Blog: Gastric Bypass & 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 www.thekidneydietitian.org 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. | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 |  127 Reflections From 2025 At The Kidney Dietitian | 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! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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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Chart Positions
5 placements across 4 markets.
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5 placements across 4 markets.