Eat Away Kidney Stones

Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND

melanie@thekidneydietitian.org

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Booking Overview

A science-backed kidney-stone prevention show focused on nutrition, written and led by a registered dietitian specialist. It’s a strong platform for experts who can translate diet and lab concepts into practical prevention guidance.

Metrics

Episodes: 150

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

Contact Information

melanie@thekidneydietitian.org

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Host

Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND - Registered Dietitian and kidney stone specialist (“The Kidney Dietitian”), focused on science-based education to help prevent kidney stones through nutrition. She delivers individualized, preventio...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs), Licensed Dietitians (LDs), or credible allied culinary/nutrition professionals who can connect cooking and dietary changes to kidney stone prevention; sometimes clinical nutrition expertise aligned with kidney health.
Required Achievements:  
Professional dietetics credentialing (RDN/LD), Specialty in kidney nutrition or renal dietetics, Public-facing nutrition education (e.g., teaching/content creation) is a plus for practical audience value

Recent Guest Discussions

Chef Cat Ludwig RDN, LD - Flavor Strategy And Reducing Excess Salt Using Herbs/spices; Kidney-stone-friendly Cooking Approaches

Recent Topics

Kidney Stones, Kidney Health, Nutrition, Dietitians, Hydration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Eat Away Kidney Stones
:

150 Make the most of your spices! [w/ Chef Cat Ludwig RDN, LD]

June 03, 2026

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 G...

149 Urine pH: Why It Matters & How to Change It

May 27, 2026

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.the...

148 National Kidney Foundation Meeting Reflections [+ Panel of Kidney Dietitians]

May 20, 2026

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 Webin...

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