Conversation 346: October 2025 #EmbracetheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything Conversation
It’s my favorite moment in the month where I have a chat with you over the airwaves about what is on my heart and in my mind with my thought-provoking monthly #EmbraceTheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything conversation. This month I am continuing my chat about finding imperfections in the pause and answering a question about hydration.
Connect with me: www.annelizabethrd.com
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
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Conversation #345: The Story, Journey and Passion of Linda Funk, Executive Director The Soyfoods Council
Today’s conversation is with Linda Funk with The Soyfoods Council. For more than 40 years, Linda Funk has chosen a career in food marketing. Her professional experience has included extensive management experience with two large food and beverage manufacturers, Ambrosia Chocolate and Pepsi-Cola and two of the largest commodity associations, Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Iowa Soybean Association. Linda’s responsibilities at The Soyfoods Council include creating the organization itself in addition to developing and executing the soyfood programs. Linda created Flavorful Insight to assist food clients in developing and executing marketing programs, new product introductions and high-impact public relations campaigns.
Please enjoy my conversation with Linda.
Connect with Linda:
X: @SoyfoodsCouncil
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
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Conversation 344: September 2025 #EmbracetheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything Conversation
It’s my favorite moment in the month where I have a chat with you over the airwaves about what is on my heart and in my mind with my thought-provoking monthly #EmbraceTheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything conversation. This month I am chatting about finding imperfections in the pause and answering a question about blood labs.
Connect with me: www.annelizabethrd.com
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
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Conversation #343: The Story, Journey and Passion of Brynn MacLennan Founder and CEO of Slate Flosser
Today’s conversation is with Brynn MacLennan, founder, CEO and creator of the Slate electric flosser. Brynn shares her journey as a mom, entrepreneur, product design and development, manufacturing and her passion for dental health. We talk about how taking care of our gums and teeth may affect overall health, toothpaste and tools (like Brynn’s product the Slate electric Flosser) and how registered dietitians can include this information in counseling our clients.
Please enjoy my conversation with Brynn.
Connect with Brynn:
Website: slateflosser.com
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
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Conversation 342: August 2025 #EmbracetheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything Conversation
It’s my favorite moment in the month where I have a chat with you over the airwaves about what is on my heart and in my mind with my thought-provoking monthly #EmbraceTheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything conversation. This month I am chatting about how to recognize and work through burn out.
Connect with me: www.annelizabethrd.com
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
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Conversation #341: Third Quarter Conversations: Decluttering Memories
Welcome to The Third Quarter Conversations, a space where we dive into the meaningful, insightful, educational, and downright hilarious aspects of this incredible stage of life. Each month, we’ll explore the topics that truly matter—health, relationships, personal growth, and everything in between—through candid and engaging discussions. Join us as we navigate this next phase with wisdom, laughter, and a whole lot of heart!
In today’s conversation, Jennifer and I are chatting about decluttering and how this daunting task can lead to revealing the early parts of your “story.” The first two quarters of life were busy and as we enter this third quarter, memories bring back a lot of joy and fun.
Please enjoy another third quarter conversation!
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
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Conversation #340: The Story, Journey and Passion of Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN, Owner and President of Entirely Nourished
Today’s conversation is with Michelle Routhenstein, a registered dietitian, Owner and President of Entirely Nourished, a virtual Nutrition counseling and consulting private practice. She merges lifestyle, medical history, and goals with science based research to achieve long term results. As a cardiology dietitian and certified diabetes educator, she provides personalized science based nutrition to help her clients prevent chronic disease. Michelle shares some great insight for dietitians and how they can have a seat at the table.
Please enjoy my conversation with Michelle.
Connect with Michelle:
Entirely Nourished Website
Instagram, LinkedIn
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
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Conversation 339: July 2025 #EmbracetheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything Conversation
It’s my favorite moment in the month where I have a chat with you over the airwaves about what is on my heart and in my mind with my thought-provoking monthly #EmbraceTheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything conversation. This month I am chatting about decluttering, doing things differently and answering a great question about probiotics.
Connect with me: www.annelizabethrd.com
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
Conversation #338: Third Quarter Conversations: Summer Sassiness
Welcome to The Third Quarter Conversations, a space where we dive into the meaningful, insightful, educational, and downright hilarious aspects of this incredible stage of life. Each month, we’ll explore the topics that truly matter—health, relationships, personal growth, and everything in between—through candid and engaging discussions. Join us as we navigate this next phase with wisdom, laughter, and a whole lot of heart!
In today’s conversation, Jennifer and I are chatting about Summer. The Third Quarter has changed our thoughts about this season a little bit. We share some great memories about Summer, how things have changed and how we are immersing ourselves into finding joy in different seasons of the year and life.
Please enjoy another third quarter conversation!
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“Items of note” (we do not have an partnerships or affiliations with these products)
Rustoleum Paint for bottom of cow tank
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
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Conversation #337: The Story, Journey and Passion of April Graff, MS, RD, LD, Author, Meal Planning Expert and Retail Dietitian
Today’s conversation is with April Graff, author, meal planning expert, and retail dietitian based in Minnesota where she provides practical nutrition advice and helps customers make healthier food
choices. She is passionate about helping others and making nutrition both accessible and enjoyable. Her energy and enthusiasm for healthy living, tackling home repairs and an eye for color is
contagious, which are all my favorite things about her, including being a great friend. I am so proud to have her on the podcast to share more about her new book: Uncomplicate Your Plate: A Busy Family’s Guide to Meal Planning.
Please enjoy my conversation with April.
Connect with April:
Buy her book: Uncomplicate Your Plate: A Busy Family’s Guide to Meal Planning
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
Conversation 336: June 2025 #EmbracetheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything Conversation
It’s my favorite moment in the month where I have a chat with you over the airwaves about what is on my heart and in my mind with my thought-provoking monthly #EmbraceTheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything conversation. This month I am chatting about the “Power of Three” and answering a great question about sunscreen.
Connect with me: www.annelizabethrd.com
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
Conversation #335: Third Quarter Conversations: All About Supplements
Welcome to The Third Quarter Conversations, a space where we dive into the meaningful, insightful, educational, and downright hilarious aspects of this incredible stage of life. Each month, we’ll explore the topics that truly matter—health, relationships, personal growth, and everything in between—through candid and engaging discussions. Join us as we navigate this next phase with wisdom, laughter, and a whole lot of heart!
In today’s conversation, Jennifer and I discuss the wild world of supplements. We take it from a professional and personal perspective. Tips to know before supplementing, what to look for when buying supplements and current supplement stacks we are both using.
Please enjoy another third quarter conversation!
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram
Connect with Anne on Instagram and Email
“Items of note” (we do not have an partnerships or affiliations with these products)
Brands: Pure Encapsulations, Thorne, Designs for Health, Nature Made, Nordic Naturals, CardioTabs, Bee Keeper’s Naturals
Third Party Certification: USP’s Dietary Supplement Verification Program, NSF and GMP, Consumer Lab
Fullscript - Supplement store
Conversation #334: The Story, Journey and Passion of Jenette Kilgrow - Registered Dietitian
Today’s conversation is with Jenette Kilgrow, a registered dietitian who started her career in the clinical world and shifted into a more family friendly role teaching nutrition courses online. While life was changing for her with her family, she had a huge shift in her life causing her to realize she was coping with stress and anxiety through the comfort of food. During her struggles she got help, is healing and is on a mission to help other registered dietitians experiencing similar situations. This is such a great episode with a great human.
Please enjoy my conversation with Jenette.
Connect with Jenette:
The link to her free course "From Guilt to Grace" kilgrownutrition.com/grace
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
Conversation 333: May 2025 #EmbracetheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything Conversation
It’s my favorite moment in the month where I have a chat with you over the airwaves about what is on my heart and in my mind with my thought-provoking monthly #EmbraceTheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything conversation. I am currently smelling the lovely lilacs outside my window and discussing how being a dietitian is more about the story, not the presentation and answering another listener's question.
Connect with me: www.annelizabethrd.com
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
Conversation #332: Third Quarter Conversations: All About Stress
Welcome to The Third Quarter Conversations, a space where we dive into the meaningful, insightful, educational, and downright hilarious aspects of this incredible stage of life. Each month, we’ll explore the topics that truly matter—health, relationships, personal growth, and everything in between—through candid and engaging discussions. Join us as we navigate this next phase with wisdom, laughter, and a whole lot of heart!
In today’s conversation, Jennifer and I chatted about stress. It looks different for each of us and of course you. We talk about an easy way to check in with yourself and provide some tools we use to help keep stress at a minimum. Our goal? To make this third quarter of life easier, happier, and more fulfilling.
Please enjoy our conversation!
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“Items of note” (we do not have an partnerships or affiliations with these products)
Earthing.com - all things grounding if you cannot get outside time
Admiral William McRaven Speech | One Person Can Change The World: The Power of Hope
The Earthing Movie: The Remarkable Science of Grounding (full documentary)
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
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Conversation #331: The Story, Journey and Passion of Ashley Recknor, Mom and Beef Farmer
Today’s conversation is with Ashley Recknor, a mom and beef farmer from Iowa. We are celebrating National Beef Month with this episode as Ashley shares her story of growing up around beef farming and now raising sustainable beef from birth on a 4th generation family farm in Iowa.
Please enjoy my conversation with Ashley.
Connect with Ashley:
Website- https://purpleribbonbeef.com/
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/purpleribbonbeef
https://www.facebook.com/IowaCommonGround
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/purpleribbonbeef/
https://www.instagram.com/commongroundia/
Education Ideas for Dietitians: https://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com/raising-beef
Farm Store Crawl in Iowa: https://www.chooseiowa.com/chooseiowapassport
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
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Conversation 330: April 2025 #EmbracetheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything Conversation
It’s my favorite moment in the month where I have a chat with you over the airwaves about what is on my heart and in my mind with my thought-provoking monthly #EmbraceTheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything conversation. Yay April and Springtime! Sharing with you my “intention” for the year and answering another listener question.
Connect with me: www.annelizabethrd.com
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
Conversation #329: Third Quarter Conversations: Establishing Habits and Routines
Welcome to The Third Quarter Conversations, a space where we dive into the meaningful, insightful, educational, and downright hilarious aspects of this incredible stage of life. Each month, we’ll explore the topics that truly matter—health, relationships, personal growth, and everything in between—through candid and engaging discussions. Join us as we navigate this next phase with wisdom, laughter, and a whole lot of heart!
In today’s conversation, Jennifer and I dive into the impact and importance of habits and routines. We share what our daily routines look like, along with practical insights and advice on how to get started or incorporate new habits into your life. Our goal? To make this third quarter of life easier, happier, and more fulfilling.
Please enjoy our conversation!
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“Items of note” (we do not have an partnerships or affiliations with these products)
Copyright © 2025 AEHC & OPI
Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
Conversation #328: The Story, Journey and Passion of Dean Elbe, PharmD, BCPP, President of Drug Nutrition Interactions
Today’s conversation is with Dean Elbe, a doctor of pharmacy who has been working with dietitians for most of his entire professional career. He was as an editor/author/speaker with the vintage Food-Medication Interaction Handbooks, that are no longer in print but many of us remember. He has recently launched a web app for DrugNutritionInteractions.com which was launched at FNCE Minneapolis back in October. Learn more about his career and this phenomenal resource for dietitians.
Please enjoy my conversation with Dean.
Connect with Dean:
The Drug Nutrition Interactions Site:
https://www.drugnutritioninteractions.com
DNI on X/Twitter: https://x.com/dninteractions
DNI on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dninteractions
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
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Conversation 327: March 2025 #EmbracetheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything Conversation
It’s my favorite moment in the month where I have a chat with you over the airwaves about what is on my heart and in my mind with my thought-provoking monthly #EmbraceTheHellYeah and #AskMeAnything conversation. I am welcoming 2025 in this March with a new perspective during another run around the sun, my new podcast project and answering another listener question.
Connect with me: www.annelizabethrd.com
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Song: One Of These Days
Artist: The Gemini
Music used by permission. All rights received.
© ASCAP OrtmanMusic
