The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast

Nutrition needs shift as we age, and appetite, muscle, and bone all change along with them. What does that mean for you, or for someone you care for?

In this episode, host Dr. Ginger Hultin is joined by Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND, a board-certified specialist in gerontological nutrition who has built her career around helping older adults age with strength.

Together, they look at how to adapt your nutrition as you get older, starting with muscle. Katie explains sarcopenia in plain terms, why malnutrition in older...

Have you considered your relationship with alcohol lately?

Host Dr. Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO, sits down with Ila Byrne, co-founder of Parch, an award-winning non-alcoholic brand. Ila joins the podcast to talk about the sober curious movement: where it started, what caused it to take off, and why understanding your own relationship with alcohol matters more than any trend. Drawing on nearly a decade spent building brands for some of the world's biggest alcohol companies, she shares what shifted for her personally, what she sees shifting culturally, and how the growing lineup of...

Have you seen at-home gut microbiome tests online and wondered whether the results could improve your health? If so, you are in good company, and in the right place.

In this episode, host Dr. Ginger Hultin welcomes back researcher and registered dietitian Dr. Anissa Armet, PhD, RD, for an honest look at where gut microbiome testing stands today. Together they get into what these tests can reveal, how reliable the results really are, and how to interpret a report you already have in hand. Ginger shares the questions she asks before ordering any test...

The gut microbiome is everywhere right now, but with new research emerging all the time, it can be hard to know what information is worth your time.

In this episode, host Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Dr. Anissa Armet, PhD, RD, a dietitian and researcher specializing in the gut microbiome, for an honest look at what we know about gut health and what we’re still figuring out. They break down what the microbiome is, what your gut microbes do for you, and why there’s still no universal definition of a “healthy” gut micr...

Kids' nutrition conversations usually center on what a child eats, but perhaps the how, the why, and the when are even more important… 

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO, welcomes back Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN, the registered dietitian behind Kids Eat in Color, for a conversation about children's eating behavior. Jennifer explains what actually counts as picky eating, how the label can stick to a child's identity, and what separates everyday selective eating from ARFID (avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder). She also makes the interesting case for focusing on hyper-palatable foods rat...

When it comes to feeding the kids in our lives, the advice and strong opinions never stop. So how do you know what to prioritize? 

In this episode, host Dr. Ginger Hultin is joined by Jennifer Anderson, MSPH, RDN, the registered dietitian and public health expert behind Kids Eat in Color. Jennifer walks through her Health Impact Tiers, a framework built around one important question: what will have the broadest impact on this child's health? Together they move through the tiers, from making sure kids get enough energy, protein, sleep, and movement, to fiber, v...

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now, but the confusion around them runs just as deep as the excitement. In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Joe Zucchi, PA and clinical supervisor at Transition Medical Weight Loss, for a deep dive into everything you've been wondering about these medications.

Joe walks through the surprising history of GLP-1s, breaks down exactly how they work in the body, and tackles the stigma that still surrounds obesity medicine. The conversation covers real clinical data on side effects, including the truth behind the cancer warnings, what...

Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both women and men, yet so much confusion still surrounds it.



In this episode, Ginger sits down with Angela Hartley, RN, a cardiac rehab specialist, personal trainer, and nutritional therapist, for a conversation that reframes heart health as something empowering rather than scary. Together, they unpack the numbers you actually need to know, the tests worth advocating for, and the truth about how eggs, sodium, and saturated fat impact cardiovascular health. Whether you're being proactive or finding your footing after a cardiac event, this episode ex...

Everyone's talking about protein. Not everyone's getting it right. So the question is: how much of the conversation is science, and how much of it is noise?



Dr. Michael Ormsbee, researcher, endurance athlete, and protein expert from Florida State University, is back with host Ginger Hultin to give protein the evidence-based conversation it deserves. In this episode, they cover how protein actually functions in the body and why hitting your daily protein target matters more than most people realize. Dr. Ormsbee shares what his decades of research reveal about how much protein you actually need, wh...

If you have ever pushed hard in the gym and still felt like you were spinning your wheels, the problem might not be your training. It might be everything that happens after.

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Dr. Michael Ormsbee, Professor at Florida State University and Executive Director of the Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine, to dig into what exercise recovery actually means and how to do it well. Together, they chat about how to approach post-workout nutrition and protein timing, build a smarter hydration strategy, and use sleep...

Would you believe that nutrition for weight health is not about following the strictest diet, cutting the most calories, or chasing one perfect macro? 

For Ashley Koff, RD, acclaimed weight-health expert, it is about understanding what your body needs to function better. In this episode, she sits down once again with Dr. Ginger Hultin to unpack what nutrition really looks like when the goal is supporting weight health. Together, they explore why better nutrition goes beyond diet labels, calorie counting, or one-size-fits-all advice. Ashley shares how timing, quality, digestion, and total nutrition all play a...

The body is complex, and the mechanics are anything but simple. So why does that so often get forgotten in conversations about weight loss?

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Ashley Koff, an acclaimed weight-health expert and practitioner with more than 25 years of experience, to break down the mechanics of weight change and why the conversation needs to move beyond the scale. For Ashley, weight is a signal, not a personal failure or a simple math equation. Together, she and Ginger unpack why BMI and “calories in, calories out” often miss the...

Midlife health can feel confusing, especially when symptoms are dismissed, testing is overwhelming, or you are told everything looks “normal.”

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin once again sits down with Dr. Wendy Ellis, a naturopathic physician and educator specializing in women’s health, to explore how women can better understand, test, and advocate for their health through the menopause transition and beyond. Together, they unpack how to determine which lab markers matter for you in midlife, why more testing is not always better, and how to think about testing thyroid health, cholesterol, blood sugar...

Menopause and perimenopause affect half the population, yet so many women still feel unprepared for the physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that come with this stage of life. 

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Dr. Wendy Ellis, a naturopathic physician and educator specializing in women’s health, to unpack what is really happening in the body during midlife. Together, they explore the hormonal shifts behind menopause and perimenopause symptoms, how thyroid dysfunction can sometimes overlap with or mimic those changes, and how nutrition can offer meaningful support during this transition. Dr. Ell...

Calling all active adults, current athletes, and former athletes, we are talking about you! 

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin is joined once again by sports dietitian Beth McCall, MS, RD, CSSD, to explore what fueling looks like for active adults. Together, Beth and Ginger unpack how recovery, energy needs, and nutrition priorities can change with age, and why adults often need to think beyond simply their workouts to support the stress load of everyday life. The conversation also dives into the emotional side of health and performance, including body changes, identity shifts for fo...

How do you help fuel your active, busy, and growing teenager? We’re glad you asked, because The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast is here to answer.

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin is joined by sports nutrition expert Beth McCall, MS, RD, CSSD, who has made it her mission to help teens and young athletes fuel their bodies for both sport and everyday life. Together, Beth and Ginger explore how nutrition needs change during adolescence, the role macronutrients play in the bigger picture, and how calories can be understood as a helpful tool for me...

Need one more reason to go on your walk today? What if it was for your brain health?

In this episode, Dr. Austin Perlmutter is back to share why moving your body is one of the most powerful things you can do, not just for overall wellness, but specifically for your brain. Together, Dr. Ginger Hultin and Dr. Perlmutter explore the science behind the mind-body connection and how exercise directly supports neuroplasticity, cognitive function, metabolic health, and even long-term dementia risk reduction.

From what actually happens in your brain during movement to...

If your brain were a car, what would you put in the gas tank? The brain is one of the body’s most energy-hungry organs, and what fuels it plays a major role in how it functions in the years to come.

Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, physician, researcher, and bestselling author, to shed light on how daily inputs can meaningfully support brain health. Together, they explore the powerful link between brain function and metabolic health, explaining why the foods and macronutrients that benefit your body also benefit your brain. Fr...

What does healthy really mean to you? If you haven’t checked in with your definition lately, let this episode be your sign that it might be time to reevaluate.

In this episode, psychotherapist and CEO of Shift Collab, Megan Rafuse, returns for an important conversation about understanding health in 2026 from beyond the scale, trends, and external voices. Together, Megan and Ginger start by exploring our roots and how health messaging has shaped our relationship with food over decades, from the diet culture of the early 2000s to the perfectionism on today's social media fe...

How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Have you started working toward everything you hoped for this year? If those questions bring up a little discomfort, take a breath — you’re not alone.



In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin dives into realistic, compassionate goal-setting with psychotherapist and CEO of Shift Collab, Megan Rafuse. When it comes to health goals, it’s easy to slip into cycles of self-criticism, perfectionism, and shame, especially for high-achieving, motivated people. Together, Ginger and Megan unpack why this happens and, more importantly, what actually helps. From shrinking goals into manageable s...

Nutrition advice is everywhere, but trustworthy, evidence-based guidance can be hard to find. That’s where season four of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast comes in! 

Host Dr. Ginger Hultin returns alongside an incredible lineup of experts to help you make sense of the latest in nutrition science. This season, you’ll hear more from Ginger throughout each episode as she shares reflections and insights along the way, translating research into realistic, meaningful steps. If you’re looking for grounded guidance, thoughtful conversations, and realistic wellness strategies you can actually use, this season is for you...

If you follow health and nutrition conversations online, you’ve likely seen the debates about “processed” and “ultra-processed” foods. But what’s grounded in science, and what’s simply clickbait?

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin is joined by fellow myth-buster, registered dietitian, and nutrition communicator Elizabeth (Liz) Ward to bring essential nuance back into the processed-food conversation. Together, they break down what these terms really mean, where modern classification systems like NOVA fall short, and why saying “no” to all processed foods can actually limit accessibility and overlook major public-health wins. From long ingredient lists t...

If counting calories and cutting out “bad” foods haven’t led to lasting change, it may be because nutrition is far more complex than simple math. In this episode, Dr. David Wiss returns for an eye-opening conversation with host Dr. Ginger Hultin that challenges mainstream narratives about weight, willpower, and what “healthy eating” really means.

Together, they unpack why the calorie model continues to dominate despite its limitations, and how it overlooks the roles of neurobiology and lived experience. From the science and controversy of ultra-processed foods to the connection between added sugars, fiber, and mood...

If the gut and brain are as interconnected as emerging research suggests, it’s no surprise that our mental health, early life experiences, and eating patterns are deeply intertwined.



In this episode, Dr. David Wiss joins Ginger for a powerful conversation about how early adversity, trauma, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD influence nutrition and our relationship with food. Dr. Wiss breaks down each of the most common mental health disorders and explains how they intersect to shape behaviors like emotional eating, impulsive eating, and addiction-like patterns. Together, he and Ginger unpack the...

Sometimes finding the right solution means turning to more than one source for a solution, and the same is true for our bodies! In this episode, Dr. Vivian Asamoah returns to continue the conversation on the evolving science of gut-brain health, from the complexities of microbiome testing to how medications, nutrition, and integrative care work together to support true healing. Ginger and Dr. Asamoah unpack what patients really need to know about functional testing, why results can be confusing, and how to take practical steps without getting lost in the data. They also explore the important role of medications...

It’s easy to think of digestion as a one-way process,  but the conversation between your gut and your brain is far more complex. From mood to memory to overall well-being, this “gut-brain axis” plays a critical role in how we feel and function every day.

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Dr. Vivian Asamoah, a board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician, to explore the fascinating science of how your microbiome communicates with your brain. They break down what the gut-brain connection really means, the role of the microbiome and vagus nerve in mood regulat...

When it comes to deciding if and when to supplement, the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. To do things right, it's important to know how nutrient needs vary across life stages, lifestyles, and health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down once again with Dr. Douglas Kalman, an expert in nutritional neuroscience and supplements, to explore the practical side of supplementation. From athletes and young professionals to pregnant women and older adults, they discuss who can benefit most, what nutrients often fall short, and how testing can personalize your approach. Dr. Kalman also explains why supplement quality matters, fr...

When it comes to understanding the wide world of supplements, it can feel like information overload. New products launch constantly, messaging often conflicts, and it’s hard to know what will truly help versus hinder. If you’ve been thinking about adding supplements to your daily routine but want to boost your confidence and knowledge first, this episode is for you.

Joining Dr. Ginger Hultin in conversation is Dr. Douglas Kalman, a globally recognized expert in nutritional neuroscience and supplements. Together, they break down what supplementation can look like in its many forms, how the...

Creatine has been around for nearly two centuries, but only recently has it become one of the hottest supplements in health and fitness. From supporting muscle strength to enhancing cognition and even showing promise in recovery from injury, creatine is generating more buzz than ever. But with popularity comes confusion; is it safe, who should take it, and what’s fact versus myth?

In this episode, Ginger sits down with Dr. Scott Forbes, a leading researcher in sports nutrition and one of the foremost experts on creatine, to dive deep into the science. Together, th...

More often than not, the relationship we have with food stems from the relationship we have with ourselves. In part two of this important conversation on how emotions shape nutrition, registered dietitian and behavioral health specialist Rachel Harvest joins Ginger to take a closer look at the relationship to self, how it influences the spectrum of restrictive eating, and the process of listening to your body to rewrite old habits. Together they explore food as an emotional tool, the importance of tuning into the body’s signals, and practical ways to break free from rigid food rules. Rachel also co...

Restrictive eating isn’t always obvious, and it doesn’t always fit neatly into a diagnosis. From skipping meals in the name of “health” to counting calories until food feels like math instead of nourishment, disordered behaviors can show up in many ways.

In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Rachel Harvest, registered dietitian, behavioral health specialist, and founder of The Harvest Method. Drawing on her experiences as a professional ballerina and her clinical work, Rachel shares how diet culture, family history, and social pressures shape restrictive eating, and how healing happens when we address both beh...

When it comes to plant-based eating, the critics are loud, but how much of the skepticism actually holds up to science? In this episode, plant-based expert, The Phoenix Dietitian Rhyan Geiger, returns to dive deeper into the world of plant proteins. Alongside host Dr. Ginger Hultin, Rhyan brings the research to the table, breaking down everything from protein digestibility and bioavailability to simple ways you can boost the nutritional value of plant-based foods through soaking, sprouting, and fermenting. The conversation gets candid around fiber, they clear up any confusion surrounding anti-nutrients, and set the record straight on soy and...

When most people think of protein, they picture meat, eggs, or dairy. But for those choosing a plant-based path, learning how to meet your protein needs with foods grown from the ground can be exciting as much as it is nerve-wracking. In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with plant-based registered dietitian Rhyan Geiger to explore what it really takes to thrive on a plant-based diet. Rhyan shares her own story of going vegan overnight and how that experience inspired her to help others avoid common pitfalls and potential nutritional deficiencies. Together, Ginger and Rhyan break down the...

How does one find the facts, dig deeper, and uncover evidence-based, science-backed information? In this episode, Melissa Joy Dobbins returns to join Dr. Ginger Hultin for a thoughtful follow-up conversation on digital health literacy in today’s online world. With red flags of misinformation now easier to spot, the conversation turns to where reliable information exists and how to navigate cognitive biases to reach it. Melissa highlights the importance of critical thinking as a tool for escaping algorithm-driven echo chambers. From identifying the right dietitian to diversifying content sources and assessing credibility, she offers practical strategies for evaluating health cl...

When it comes to finding evidence-based health information, going online can feel like a battlefield. With an overwhelming amount of content, conflicting opinions, and little guidance on separating fact from fiction, digital health literacy has never been more essential. In this episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin is joined by her friend and fellow registered dietitian nutritionist, Melissa Joy Dobbins. As the founder of the Sound Bites podcast and a leading expert in science communication, Melissa joins the show to unpack the rise of health misinformation, how it spreads, and the impact it has on wellbeing. Together, they explore how to...

The journey doesn’t end at birth, in many ways, it’s just beginning. In this follow-up episode, Dr. Ginger Hultin is joined again by Judy Simon, MS, RDN, to explore the critical yet often overlooked “fourth trimester.” Together, they unpack what real postpartum recovery looks like, from nutritional strategies that support healing and hormone balance to navigating lactation, mental health, and body image. 

Whether you're a new parent, planning ahead, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers compassionate, evidence-based insights for thriving after birth, not just surviving.

In this episode, we’ll cov...

Nutrition plays a powerful role in the journey to parenthood. In this episode, host Dr. Ginger Hultin welcomes maternal nutrition expert Judy Simon, MS, RDN, to explore how personalized nutrition can support fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Judy shares insights from her book Getting to Baby, along with practical advice on optimizing diet, choosing the right supplements, and managing everything from cravings to morning sickness. 

They also discuss male fertility, plant-based eating, and emerging research on the prenatal microbiome. Whether you're trying to conceive or supporting clients who are, this episode is packed with s...

You’ve seen it in powders, bars, coffee, even popcorn, but is collagen really the cure-all it’s marketed to be? In this episode of The Good Clean Nutrition Podcast, host Dr. Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO, is back with performance nutrition expert Dr. Dana Lis for part two of their deep dive into collagen. Together, they go beyond the hype to answer your most pressing questions: Who actually benefits from taking collagen? What type should you choose? When should you take it for maximum effect? Whether you're dealing with joint pain, recovering from surgery, or simply curious if coll...

Collagen might be trending, but what does the science actually say? In this evidence-packed conversation, host Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Dr. Dana Lis, performance nutrition expert and consultant to the Golden State Warriors, to break down collagen’s role in the body, its rise in popularity, and where it really delivers. They explore the ways, debunk type-specific marketing claims, and talk practical applications for everyone from elite athletes to aging adults. Whether you’re wondering about skin and joint health, injury recovery, or performance support, this episode covers what to know and how to personalize collagen use for...

We all feel the effects of both lack of sleep and stress, but did you know they could be impacting your longevity? Back to explore this topic is integrative medicine physician and founder of Orgain, Dr. Andrew Abraham. He and Ginger round out the conversation on healthspan with an introspective discussion on sleep and stress management. Together, they dive into how stress can accelerate aging at a cellular level and why the right antidote could be the company you keep. They uncover the impact of stress-related hormones, their link to inflammation, and why having a toolkit of stress reducers...