Podcasts by CSN3M

Adult Roundtable: AAP Guidelines, Weight Loss Drugs, and Lifestyle Intervention from 2023-08-03T14:00

Today we have a VERY special episode for you all-- our very first roundtable! Andrew is joined by 4 incredible women-- Dana D, Danielle, Dana L, and Dawn-- to talk about a variety of to...

Canoes and Cannons: Rebuilding Bodies for Fitness with Laine Greenawalt and Samuel Pitcairn from 2023-07-19T15:44

This week Andrew is joined by Laine Greenawalt and Samuel Pitcairn! Listen along as they discuss topics like the importance of ankle and hip mobility, metabolic analytics, nutrition (of course),...

Mental Fitness with Angelina Beas from 2023-05-08T16:29

This week Andrew is joined by Angelina Beas, the CEO of Three Elements Consulting. Angelina does everything from leadership and well-being coaching, to organizational development, to change mana...

Can Athletes Eat Intuitively and Still Meet Their Needs? from 2023-04-10T14:57

Can athletes eat intuitively and still meet their needs? On today's episode Andrew Wade (MS, RDN, CSSD) and Devon Kroesche (MS, RDN, LDN) break it down. Looking for more con...

Can Athletes Eat Intuitively and Still Meet Their Needs? from 2023-04-10T14:57

Can athletes eat intuitively and still meet their needs? On today's episode Andrew Wade (MS, RDN, CSSD) and Devon Kroesche (MS, RDN, LDN) break it down. Looking for more con...

Does My Child Really Need to Lose Weight? AAP Guidelines Examined from 2023-03-13T14:22

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued updated guidelines for the treatment of childhood obesity, which has come under intense scrutiny from healthcare professionals. Case Specif...

Is Intermittent Fasting Right for Me? from 2022-08-01T16:34:52

You may have heard about intermittent fasting, but what is it exactly? 

With so many celebrities and prominent fitness gurus practicing it, You may be asking yourself, “Should I be doing ...

How to Get Out of a Bad Habit Rut from 2022-07-11T22:21:54

Have you ever been stuck in a vicious cycle of unhealthy habits, and been unsure of how to get out? Because, same.

Let Andrew Wade show you how to flip that cycle on its head and start th...

Dieting for a Body Building Show with Coach Jeremiah from 2022-01-02T21:55:53

What can you learn about weight loss from a body builder's nutrition plan?

Ever wonder how a body builder diets for a show?

Jeremiah Rowe, head strength coach at Case Specifi...

Fueling for Performance with Pitt Sports Dietitian Auburn Weisensale from 2021-12-13T20:09:24

On this episode of the CSN3M Podcast, we are talking all things performance nutrition. Whether you're an athlete trying to level up your performance, or a weekend warrior figuring out how to exc...

Fueling the Vegan Athlete with John Petrishan from 2021-11-01T20:25:02

How does a division 1 linebacker fuel his performance on a vegan diet?

That's exactly what we set out to discover in this interview with John Petrishen, Pitt football star who began exper...

How to Make Time for Wellness from 2021-10-19T14:29:37

Do you start the week with the best intentions to eat well, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep?

How does that actually play out?

Often times, we become the residual beneficia...

Stop Self Sabotaging Your Diet&Exercise Goals from 2021-09-20T04:00

How is it possible that setting high expectations for your diet and exercise habits are actually SABOTAGING your ability to meet your goals?

Viewing these diet and exercise habits as OPPO...

How to Get Out of Health Debt from 2021-09-08T14:21:28

Are you in health debt? The truth is, many of us are in debt to our bodies - we owe it more sleep, better nutrition, and overall better self care. 

In this episode, we talk you through ho...

Food Satisfaction from 2021-08-23T20:11:37

Did you know there are different types of satisfaction when it comes to food? 

Did you know that feeling satisfied in all the realms of food satisfaction is KEY to attaining your nutritio...

The Pause/Play Mindset from 2021-08-09T15:51:48

The biggest mistake we see from our clients trying to tackle big goals is that they expect that once they set a goal, they won't stop until they reach it.

Inevitably, life gets busy. You ...

The Road Trip Mindset from 2021-07-26T20:05:43

We like to think of creating healthy lifestyle changes as not a race, but a road trip. Just like with any road trip, there's a good chance you will hit a few bumps in the road. On this episode, ...

How to Overcome Emotional Eating from 2021-07-12T18:47:04

If you struggle with emotional eating, this episode is for you.

Emotional eating often stems from stress, which is why Andrew Wade is helping you build your stress busting team!

Th...

S2E16 CSN3M: Pay the Meter from 2021-06-23T16:25:40

Do you have a plan for when, where and what you are going to eat? Or are you reaching for the closest, most tasty food when you suddenly realize you are ravenous? 

On this week's episode ...

S2E15 CSN3M: Project 48 Fundraiser from 2021-05-12T15:00:41

On this weeks episode of CSN3M we have John Heintz and Dom Caldararo, two fitness experts with a passion for making a difference. Their Project 48 is in full swing and this interview was a fasci...

S2E14 CSN3M: Harvie Farms from 2021-04-25T16:00

In today's episode I interview Simon Huntley, CEO of Harvie Farms. Simon and his group are completely changing the way Pittsburgh eats using technology to revolutionize the CSA local farm share ...

S2E13 CSN3M: Dialing Down Inflammation with Michelle Lagree from 2021-04-11T16:00

Inflammation is a buzzword that gets tossed around a lot. What is it? In the episode we break down the types, what they mean and how lifetsyle can play a role!

Be sure to check out S2E7 E...

S2E12 CSN3M: Genetic Testing from 2021-03-28T16:00

Today's episode is one I will listen to multiple times. Scott Thompson, COO of Genetic Direction set aside time in his busy schedule and let me bug him about genetics. From the rigor of their te...

S2E11 CSN3M: The Ultimate Transformation from 2021-03-21T16:00

Today I welcome a client with a fantastic story to share. Rachel has lost weight, kept it off, and more importantly, learned the ultimate secret to truly living and thriving as the healthy her. ...

S2E10 CSN3M: Shifting Medical Care with Dr. Eric Skavarla from 2021-03-14T16:00

Embracing the grey area of medical treatment and care. Medicine has it's place, but is often an all or nothing consideration. Tune in today as 2 sports medicine professionals take about a truly ...

S2E9 CSN3M: Fueling through the Seasons of Life from 2021-03-07T17:00

Jason is a long time client and even longer time athlete. From hockey to powerlifting and now the crossfit games and fatherhood Jason has been a prime example of one who allows habits to evolve ...

S2E8 CSN3M: Desservir and a look at your How from 2021-02-28T17:00

Time to think about HOW you eat certain foods. Remove the bad food list, and refocus on changing the way you eat foods to better support your enjoyment and health!

#spreadthehealth

S2E7 CSN3M: Physiology of Stress with Laine Greenawalt from 2021-02-14T17:00

Laine is one of our CSN practitioners with advanced education in the area of physiology and the pathways of health.

Stress is everywhere. It is the thing in your life you shrug off, or cl...

S2E6 CSN3M: A Tale of 2 Heroes from 2021-02-07T17:00

What hero is your current path of action set for?

Is this why the latest fads all fail a majority of people?

#spreadthehealth #mindset

S2E4 CSN3M: Make an Impact from 2021-02-01T12:00

Today's episode features Vince Ranalli, our Director of Community Impact at CSN and the Co-Owner of Case Specific Meal Prep.

Vince has accumulated a decade of experience engaging with ind...

S2E5 CSN3M: Turn Your Life Around from 2021-01-31T17:00

Today we step back and organize your actions!

Missions, Goals, Outcomes

SMART GOALs

Incremental Changes

Habit Focused Life

The Lifestyle 180, available by cont...

S2E3 CSN3M: Curiosity vs Criticism from 2021-01-17T17:00

What do goals, objective measures, data do to your mind? Do they motivate or torment? This response will tell you a lot about how to implement changes in your life. Practicing self care can help...

S2E2 CSN3M: Challenge Accepted from 2021-01-10T17:00

Challenges and Competitions boost short term motivation and increase the chances of taking on too much. Short term mindsets are only useful if they are leveraged to jumpstart intentions that hav...

S2E1 CSN3M: Season 2 Kick off and Tip off! from 2021-01-03T17:00

We're Back! After a 52 episode season 1 with thousands of downloads, we are back and excited to deliver content that continues supporting you in navigating all things health and wellness.

Episode 52 CSN3M: How may I help you? from 2020-11-08T17:00

Today's episode features CSN's Director of Operations, Robert Marty, and our Director of Community Impact, Vince Ranalli. 

Tune in to hear about what we are building, and how it is growin...

Episode 51 CSN3M: The Two Party System from 2020-11-01T15:13:02

Let the brain and body both vote for your meal to elect the option that is delicious and nutritious!

The goal of our Legislative branches is properly reflect the voices of our diverse nat...

Episode 50 CSN3M: Thought Manifestation from 2020-10-25T16:00

This episode outlines the ultimate brain hack on finding success in all aspects of life. It is amazing what a shift in perspective can do if we practice it and let it compound over time!

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Episode 49 CSN3M: Reverse Dieting and Metabolic Confusion from 2020-10-18T16:00

Some great starting points for those interested in better understanding how their body responds as well as what needs to happen so you can use your metabolism to your advantage!

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Episode 48 CSN3M: Evolution of Awareness from 2020-10-11T13:26:30

Learn from your inserted forms of awareness!

- 2 weeks of tracking everything: see calories, macros, spread of food and note days that supportive of your energy and health, identify meals...

Episode 47 CSN3M: Vibrant Labs from 2020-10-04T16:00

Our private practice orders labs for clients regularly. There are advantages to client care and cost effectiveness when using these services. Learn more about the labs commonly ordered and the r...

Episode 46 CSN3M: the 3 F's of Digestion from 2020-09-27T16:00

This episode goes out to all of you dealing with digestive issues. From the nutritional bases, to the physiologic assessment of the digestive tract and the environment of your gut, a Dietitian c...

Episode 45 CSN3M: Genetic Direction from 2020-09-20T16:00

This week we dive into genetic testing. It's strengths, weaknesses, uses and limitations. It is an area of research and opportunity growing every day, make sure you are caught up! Reach out to u...

Episode 44 CSN3M: Introduction to Insulin from 2020-09-13T16:00

One of the most important hormones in our body, and one most have heard of but do not clearly understand. Whether you are living with diabetes, working on improving your health or an athlete, ha...

Episode 43 CSN3M: Bioenergetics 101 from 2020-09-06T16:00

Let's take some time to understand our body. It is a complex system that we often take for granted. Today's episode digs into what caloric expense is, along with metabolic rate, and utilization ...

Episode 42 CSN3M: Food Rules from 2020-08-30T16:00

Today's podcast focuses on a big picture topic that most people get lost in the day to day cycles of. Some important questions to take time and answer. 

What are the rules/guidelines/best...

Episode 41 CSN3M: Slow Down from 2020-08-23T17:28:03

Today's podcast is an elaboration of a key lifehack posted on Andrew's personal instagram @pittsburghguyatitian in July focused on resetting the pace of the day. In this episode Andrew builds on...

Episode 40 CSN3M: D.O.S.E. your Brain from 2020-08-16T16:00

Today is episode 40! For our 40th episode we have an extended episode digging into our brains chemistry and how to hack our 4 positive neurotransmitters to use for good!

We all need a goo...

Episode 39 CSN3M: Hand of Intervention from 2020-08-09T16:00

Today's episode is short and sweet with the goal of spending less time listening and more time acting! Take 10 minutes today to Build your Hand of Intervention.

Pick the area you want to ...

Episode 38 CSN3M: Body Dysmorphia from 2020-08-02T16:00

A professional and personal area of interest and engagement. For those of you suffering from impaired body and self image, I want to share some observations that can start to help you see yourse...

Episode 37 CSN3M: Shannon Raymond from 2020-07-26T16:00

Meet our Shadyside Office's Lead Dietitian Shannon Raymond! Shannon has been on the CSN team for over 2 years and has helped hundreds of people navigate and define their definition of health.  Listen

Episode 36 CSN3M: Artificial Sweeteners from 2020-07-19T16:00

Whats the CSN professional take on the Array of Natural and Artificial Sweeteners?

Splenda/Sucralose

Sweet n Low/Saccharin

Equal/Aspartame 

+ Acesulfame Potassium (Ac...

Episode 35 CSN3M: Paleo vs FODMAP diet overlap from 2020-07-12T16:00

If you have been a listener of this podcast you have seen that most fad diets overlap with key considerations. You have also heard me emphasize the importance of the Why behind your decisions an...

Episode 34: Rate My Day&Incremental Changes for Personal Success from 2020-07-05T16:00

In Episode 28 we discussed Incremental Changes with Michele Rager, lead Dietitian of the North Hills Case Specific Nutrition Office. In today's episode we revisit the concept and provide conside...

Episode 33: Body Fat vs BMI from 2020-06-28T16:00

Understanding the measures of your body is a great step in navigating your own health and fitness. There are many measures because there are many goals and people.

Body Mass Index (BMI) w...

Episode 32 CSN3M: Day 31 from 2020-06-21T16:00

Does your 30 day reset or refocus help or hurt your health?

- Whole 30

- 21 Day Fix

- 10 day Juice Cleanse

- Diet goals for Lent

- Dry Month (Alcohol Abstinenc...

Episode 31 CSN3M: "I thought that was healthy" from 2020-06-14T16:00

"I thought that was healthy" - the phrase we hear that so simply exemplifies how confused we are about food and our personal wellness. 

By the time we look at the restrictive guidance of ...

Episode 30 CSN3M: A Rare Guyatitian Spotting from 2020-06-07T16:00

Meet Brad Beatty, the owner of our Altoona office and the other Guyatitian in the CSN Family. 

Just like the rest of us, he is eager to make a positive impact in peoples lives. The ambiti...

Episode 29 CSN3M: Tracking and the Lifestyle 150 from 2020-05-31T16:00

Tracking is meant to collect data, raise awareness and create and opportunity to make changes. Use wisely!

Lifestyle 150: Pick 5 things that would feel great if you did them most of the t...

Episode 28 CSN3M: Incremental Changes Ft. Michele Rager from 2020-05-24T16:00

Introducing the Lead Dietitian of our North Hills Office Michele Rager! Our virtual interview is packed with fun discussions of clients, and methods to create success for the individual!

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Episode 27 CSN3M: Media RD in the Making from 2020-05-17T19:00

If you are engaged with the CSN Social Media Pages, Newsletter or the Private Groups you already know her; meet Devon Kroesche! She is our marketing and media intern and is a Rockstar!

Wi...

Episode 26 CSN3M: Health Measures from 2020-05-10T19:00

"The doctor said I should lose 10lbs" often translates to "you should take a look at your habits". 

What happens if we look at our habits instead of the scale? 

How do we measure p...

Episode 25 CSN3M: Health at Home with Michelle Lagree from 2020-05-03T19:00

Meet our Robinson Office Lead Dietitian, Michelle Lagree. Her 8 years working in the virutal health coaching industry has proved more than useful for her clients and her fellow CSN Dietitians in...

Episode 24: Calories, Fuel the Fire from 2020-04-26T19:00

What is a calorie? How does it relate to our food? How does it relate to health? What about weight loss?

#SpreadtheHealth

For videos, written content and action sheets designed to ...

Episode 23 CSN3M: What's yours is mine Ft. Allison Wade from 2020-04-19T19:00

In this special episode Allison Wade takes over the interview leads the discussion of a wide variety of topics including the growing Case Specific Family, Working Together, Meal Planning and mor...

Episode 22 CSN3M: Quarantine Routine from 2020-04-12T19:00

Our schedules, routines, plans and projects are on hold, what now?

While initially unsettling, this is a chance to learn, grow and improve in a variety of ways if we can start small, refr...

Episode 21 CSN3M: Lonely Foods from 2020-04-05T19:00

What do pizza, pasta, almonds and cupcakes all have in common? Answers inside!

#SpreadTheHealth #LonelyFoods

Have you completed the Free Trial of Optilife Academy yet? If not, chec...

Episode 20 CSN3M: What diet is best for me? from 2020-03-29T19:00

After last weeks podcast we needed to follow up the key considerations with some action steps. What is the best diet for you? Listen for more notes as well as some exciting trends developing in ...

Episode 19 CSN3M: Covid-19 Mindset w Laine Greenawalt from 2020-03-22T19:00

Today is a very special episode of the podcast. I interview Laine Greenawalt, the Lead Dietitian of our South Hills office, and we discuss mindset along with key concepts that can prove useful d...

Episode 18 CSN3M: Fad Diet Similarities from 2020-03-15T19:00

Which one is better Keto or Vegan? Let's dig into Fad diets and discuss the similarities, so we can finally settle this decade old debate. 

Be sure to check out the Optilife Academy cours...

Episode 16 CSN3M: Sodium from 2020-03-01T21:00

Our medical community has a war on sodium. Why is this? Is it because it is a toxin, or because it is overconsumed in our diet? (leading question). Today we explore the need for sodium as well a...

Episode 15 CSN3M: Fruit Sugar vs Added Sugar from 2020-02-23T21:30

Today we break down the difference between types of sugar, specifically, the sugar in fruit vs the sugar added to foods now referred to as "added sugar". Are they the same? Can you eat unlimited...

Episode 14 CSN3M: Alcohol Metabolism from 2020-02-16T20:42:34

Today we break down a poorly understood and heavily abused nutrient (toxin), Alcohol! It is common language to say that Drinking makes your "liver work" or that your body can "metabolize" 1 drin...

Episode 13 CSN3M: The Lifestyle Approach to Health from 2020-02-09T23:00

Thanks again for listening and sharing the CSN3M podcast! Our weekly listeners keep us motivated! 

This weeks podcast is a bit different. Meet Eric Haberle. He is a client that is success...

Episode 12 CSN3M: Carbohydrates from 2020-02-03T01:00

So misunderstood. Regardless of your dietary preferences or decisions, it is imperative to understand the nutrients in our food. Carbohydrates are heavily generalized and lumped together, in a w...

Episode 11 CSN3M: Rate of Weight Loss from 2020-01-27T01:00

"Someone I know lost 30lbs in a month, so I want to do that". 

What is with our obsession with rate of weight loss? We act as if the faster it comes off the more impressive it is. Or if w...

Episode 10 CSN3M: Health vs Weight Loss from 2020-01-20T01:00

"I want to lose Xlbs"

"I want to weigh Xlbs"

"I need to lose Xlbs"

Why? What is YOUR why? Is there a legitmate reason? Legitimate benefit? 

All succ...

Episode 9 CSN3M: Just Keep Swinging from 2020-01-12T23:23:29

In this episode we use some analogies to investigate the pass/fail mindset, as well as tools to use to inspire success.

Thoughts like this are further reinforced through reading in books ...

Episode 8 CSN3M: Fat Loss vs Weight Loss from 2020-01-06T11:00

Every wonder why your friend can lose 15lbs in 2 weeks? Once you understand why, you may no longer be jealous. All the sudden your 1lb per week sounds pretty great!

Seeking to better unde...

Episode 7 CSN3M: New Year's Snowball from 2019-12-26T23:52:18

The holidays are done and now it's time to break out the detox tea and the portioned containers. After weeks of indulgence, the only logical conclusion is an equally polarizing month of "punishm...

Episode 6 CSN3M: A's, B's and the Pass/Fail Mindset of Weight Loss from 2019-12-23T01:00

Today's Podcast is particularly special during a time of year when most feel they are "failing" at their diet or weight loss goals. Are you failing or are you grading yourself incorrectly?

Episode 5 CSN3M: Body Fat from 2019-12-16T00:17:35

Body Fat is very misunderstood. Our culture and it's dichotomous thinking always seems to label things as good or bad. Body fat is yet another topic that looks less like a vote and more like a b...

Episode 4 CSN3M: Healthy vs Unhealthy Foods from 2019-12-09T14:29:23

Dichotomous thinking runs rampant in the United States. "This or That", forces good and bad, right and wrong, passing and failing. Food is not that simple. The dichotomy of healthy and unhealthy...

Episode 3 CSN3M: 5 Tips for a Happy&Healthy Holiday Season from 2019-12-02T02:34:03

In this episode we dig into some perspectives and plans that help us navigate and balance out the chaos that can be the month of December. It is amazing what a little projecting and prioritizing...

Episode 2 CSN3M: A Case for Omnivores? from 2019-11-01T01:04:51

In this episode we dig into the documentary recently aired on Netflix called "The Game Changers". We work through the misleading information and stance, dig into the flaws in their "report" of r...

Episode 1 CSN3M: Introduction Podcast from 2019-10-24T22:23:27

The welcome to CSN3M Podcast. Case Specific Nutrition: Mentoring, Mindsets and Mythbusting. This Podcast is designed for all people interested in personal health and wellness. From clients to fe...