NTI PodTalk by Nutrition Therapy Institute

About NTI PodTalk by Nutrition Therapy Institute

NTI PodTalk gives you the inside scoop on what Nutrition Therapy Institute is all about. Director, Dianne Koehler, interviews instructors, graduates, students, and leaders in the health and wellness industry to find out why they love nutrition, how they use it in their lives, and how being a part of NTI has impacted them. Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master or Natural Food Chef? Visit ntischool.com or contact our Admissions team at admissions@ntischool.com to learn how you can be ready for a career in the exciting field of holistic health!

Publisher

Nutrition Therapy Institute

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Mar 2020

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

126 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   Legal Considerations for Nutrition Professionals with Lisa Fraley | EP 124

   What legal considerations should nutrition professionals understand when building and growing their practice? In this episode of the NTI PodTalk, we’re joined by Lisa Fraley, attorney and legal coach, to discuss the legal boundaries nutrition professionals need to navigate. We reached out to our students and grads and asked them what questions they have for our legal expert, Lisa, so the majority of these questions came from the NTI community. We explore scope of practice, working with clients across state lines, liability insurance, client agreements, and the legal considerations surrounding lab testing and medication-related conversations. Lisa also shares guidance on protecting your business, communicating your professional role clearly, and knowing when to seek legal advice. No matter where you are in your holistic nutrition journey - a student preparing to enter the field, or an established practitioner looking to strengthen your business - this episode offers practical insights to help you navigate the legal side of nutrition practice with greater confidence. About Lisa: Lisa Fraley, JD is an Attorney, Legal Coach®, Speaker, and #1 Best-Selling Author of Easy Legal Steps…That Are Also Good for Your Soul. She calls herself a Holistic Lawyer® because she blends her legal expertise as a former health care attorney in a large corporate law firm with the care of a Health Coach trained at IIN & Life Coach trained at Coach U. Lisa makes law feel safe, accessible, and even spiritual by (uniquely!) aligning legal steps with the chakras. Thousands of practitioners, coaches, and entrepreneurs have protected their businesses and brands with clarity and confidence through her DIY templates, online courses and 1:1 legal services. Lisa is the host of the “Legally Enlightened” podcast and a Speaker on stages from the Bellagio to British Columbia. Lisa is a graduate of Case Western Reserve’s top-ranked health law program and holds a Certificate in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Certificate in AI Ethics from the London School of Economics and Politics. Connect with Lisa: Join the Legal Love® community at lisafraley.com (https://lisafraley.com/) lisa@lisafraley.com Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LisaHangerFraley) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lisa_fraley/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisafraley1/) **Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page (https://ntischool.com/legal-considerations-for-nutrition-professionals) Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit ntischool.com for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team. This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy. The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   Overcoming Food Addiction | EP 123

   Food addiction and ultra-processed foods are increasingly recognized as complex issues influenced by the brain’s reward system, food formulation, and our modern food environment. In this episode of the NTI PodTalk, Dianne Koehler talks with NTI graduate, Denise Vega, about the science and experience of food addiction. Rather than framing the issue simply as a matter of willpower, Denise and Dianne emphasize awareness, nutrient density, supportive strategies, and understanding the factors that can make certain foods particularly difficult to resist. About Denise: My mother got us started eating healthy using a book she had gotten from her mother, our grandmother. As I grew into adulthood, I became more interested in nutrition and explored a few workshops and classes before committing to some longer form certification programs. While I have been very healthy overall, my relationship with food wasn’t always healthy. I found myself having “food noise” (though there wasn’t a name for it back then) and also realized I was addicted to certain highly processed, highly palatable snack foods. Focusing on food addiction and weight management is a passion for me, and I would love to support those who struggle in these areas. I received my Nutrition Therapy Master certification from the Nutrition Therapy Institute in 2025. I also completed the T. Colin Campbell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate Program, the Stanford Nutrition Science Online short course, and Rouxbe’s online professional plant-based cooking course.In addition to my passion for good nutrition and health, I am a children’s book author and writing instructor/coach. I have experience teaching small and large workshops, speaking at conferences, and developing courses and workshops. Connect with Denise: Sprout Sisters (https://sproutsisters.com/) info@sproutsisters.com Mentioned in this episode: Bring a Friend Back to School Sale! Refer a friend who enrolls and begins a course between August 17, 2026, and October 19, 2026 and both of you receive 50% off a course! Full details can be found here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ShdOIMtUdNa8aVqnZA-PZmid6YPeOFmctH3FGnDgYlg/edit?usp=sharing). **Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page (https://ntischool.com/overcoming-food-addiction/). Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit ntischool.com for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team. This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy. The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.

3. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Debunking Calories In, Calories Out: A Holistic Approach to Weight Management

   Weight management is often reduced to a simple equation: calories in versus calories out. But is it really that simple? In this episode of the NTI PodTalk, we are joined by NTI instructor, Lauren Friarson, to explore the many factors that can influence weight and metabolic health. Dianne and Lauren discuss why calorie counting doesn’t tell the whole story and how weight management is so multi-faceted. Listen in as they challenge some common assumptions about weight loss and explore why an individualized, sustainable approach may be more helpful than continually jumping from one diet or fitness trend to another. Lauren also shares practical strategies for developing a healthier relationship with food and finding an approach that works for your individual body and stage of life. If you’re interested in understanding weight management from a holistic perspective, this episode offers a broader look at the factors that influence metabolism and why sustainable health involves much more than counting calories. About Lauren: Certified Master Nutrition Therapist and Fitness Professional, Lauren Friarson has been practicing nutrition, coaching one-on-one, and educating others for nearly two decades. Lauren’s greatest passion is assisting people to eat and move well in order to embrace their fullest life possible. She has undergraduate degrees in both Psychology and Sociology, a graduate degree in Criminology, and numerous nationally recognized fitness certifications. She is the author of “Why Can’t is a Four-Letter Word” and “Get Off The Curb: From Flight or Fight to Activated Achiever”. She is a top motivational speaker, industry influencer, and leader in both health and wellness and personal development. Lauren has used her training and experience working with a variety of people to help change lives through the power of knowledge and inspiration. In her free time, you will find Lauren working out on her Peloton bike or tread, hiking with friends, golfing, traveling, or even the occasional food and wine tasting. She is recently married, a step mom of two amazing kids, and truly prides herself in always wanting to get better in order to impact as many lives as possible along the way. Connect with Lauren: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/laurenfriarson/) **Timestamps for the topics discussed can be found on this episode's NTI PodTalk page: https://ntischool.com/holistic-weight-management/ (https://ntischool.com/?p=15977&preview=true) Are you ready to start your journey as a Nutrition Therapist Master? To learn more about NTI's Nutrition Therapist Master Certification, visit ntischool.com (https://ntischool.com/) for more information, or call 303-284-8361 to speak with our admissions team. This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy.  The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.

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• Joe Miller
• Sherry Hess
• Sean Emery
• Kari Cao
• Ryan Slabaugh

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YouTube views

172

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

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84

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

82

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