Eat Away Kidney Stones

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098 Am I Doomed If I Have A Family History Of Kidney Stones? Jun 04, 2025

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It is common for kidney stones to "run in families", but does this mean you are destined to be a stone former? Melanie dives into kidney stones, genetics and what you CAN do to prevent stones despite your family history of kidney stones.

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

097 Why Do Dietitians Endlessly Talk About Fruits and Veggies For Your Kidneys? [with Emily Campbell RD, CDE, MScFN] May 28, 2025

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In this episode, fellow kidney dietitian Emily Campbell RD, CDE, MScFN and Melanie chat about why the boring advice to "eat more fruits and vegetables" is so important for kidney health and their favorite tips to actually eat more! Connect with Emily, Owner of Kidney Nutrition at her website, on Instagram @kidneynutrition and in her Facebook group!

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

096 How Does Sugar Cause Kidney Stones? May 21, 2025

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The data is clear that people who eat more added sugar tend to have more kidney stones. But why? Melanie breaks down the science of sugar and kidney stones, along with how much sugar you should be eating.

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

095 No! You Don't HAVE To Be Peeing All The Time! [w/ Bianca Gallub MS, ORT/L] May 14, 2025

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One of the biggest barriers to drinking all of that water to prevent kidney stones is needing to go to the bathroom all the time! We were thrilled to welcome Bianca Gallub, a pelvic floor physical therapist to talk about what "normal" bathroom habits look like, and what you can do if you find yourself frequently visiting the bathroom to pee.

West Town PT website & Instagram pages

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

094 Can Ozempic Cause Kidney Stones? May 07, 2025

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Can ozempic and the other popular GLP1 agonist medications cause kidney stones? Melanie gives an update on with the research says, as well as her advice for people with kidney stones who want to start one of these medications.

References:

Feghali K, Li X, Maalouf NM. Changes in 24-Hour Urine Chemistry in Patients with Nephrolithiasis during Weight Loss with GLP-1 Peptide Therapies: Kidney360. 5(11):p.1706-1712.

Zhao, Kelley; Shkolnik, Brian; Lu, Jennifer; Miller, Joshua; Schulsinger, David. MP10-05 LITHOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF GLP-1 AGONISTS IN DIABETIC STONE FORMERS. The Journal of Urology 209(Supplement 4):p e115, April 2023.

Xie Y, Choi T, Al-Aly Z. Mapping the effectiveness and risks of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Nat Med. 2025;31(3):951-962.

Hsi R, Best S, Oerline M, et al. MP26-20 CHANGES IN 24-HOUR URINE PARAMETERS ASSOCIATED WITH SGLT-2 INHIBITORS AND GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS. Journal of Urology. 2024;211(5S):e421.

Schaub JA, Oerline MK, Crivelli JJ, et al. The Impact of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on 24-hour Urine Parameters: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Kidney360. Published online February 25, 2025:10.34067/KID.0000000728.

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

093 Diving into plant protein for kidneys [with Lindsay Ducharme RD, CSR, LDN] Apr 30, 2025

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Melanie chats with Lindsay Ducharme RD, CSR, LDN, Owner of Vital Kidney Nutrition about what plant proteins EVEN ARE, why they are so good for kidneys, and some of their favorite plant protein meals.

Connect with Lindsay & Vital Kidney Nutrition at her website, Instagram & Facebook.

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

092 Review of the 2025 National Kidney Foundation Meeting in Boston Apr 23, 2025

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In this episode, Melanie shares some reflections of her time at the National Kidney Foundation's sping meeting for healthcare professionals. She gives a summary of the educational sessions she gave, moderated and some other highlights from this high profile national kidney health meeting for professionals.

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

091 What If I Can't Drink Milk? Apr 16, 2025

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Most of us know by now how important calcium is for people with calcium kidney stones. But what if you don't drink milk? Melanie shares what she recommends to non-dairy consumers.

Blog: The Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones

Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84.

Food Sources of Calcium (USDA)

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

090 An Honest Analysis of Kidney Stone Care Apr 09, 2025

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Once you have one kidney stone, there is a 75% chance you'll have another in your life. Melanie dives into the healthcare system and why that percentage is so high - and most importantly, what YOU can do to not be a part of that statistic.

Wertheim ML, et al. Current Practice Patterns of Urologists Providing Nutrition Recommendations to Patients with Kidney Stones. Journal of Endourology. 2014;28(9):1127-1131.

Pearle MS, et al. Medical Management of Kidey Stones: AUA Guideline. J Urol. 2014;192:316-324.

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

089 Mental Health & Kidney Stones [with Michelle Rowlett MSW, LICSW] Apr 02, 2025

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The impact of kidney stones on mental health is a significant and often overlooked aspect of living with kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie chats with Michelle Rowlett, a social worker who specializes in kidney health about why dealing with chronic disease can be so tough, and her top tips for managing it.

Michelle's LinkedIn Page

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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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