In this episode of Nourish MD, Meg talks with Dr. Burak Ozgur, Medical Director of the Hoag Spine Institute and a nationally recognized neurosurgeon, about what pain really means — and why it doesn’t always signal damage. Dr. Ozgur explains how modern spine care blends conservative therapies, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and minimally invasive surgical options, and why surgery should be a thoughtful tool rather than a default.

They explore the importance of trust in patient care, how to make confident decisions about spine treatment, and what it looks like when a physician prioritizes transparency, compassion, and patient‑centered planning.

Dr. Ozgur is double board‑certified and known for his leadership in restorative spine surgery. He has published widely, including scientific articles, book chapters, and a leading surgical textbook, and is dedicated to helping patients move better, hurt less, and return to the lives they love.

In this episode of Nourish MD, host Meg Tancredi, MS, RD talks with psychologist and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Dr. Kristen Kvamme about what really drives lasting behavior change.

They break down why willpower isn’t the answer, how all‑or‑nothing thinking sabotages progress, and why small, consistent actions create the biggest results. You’ll learn the role of tracking, how to shift negative self‑talk, and how identity‑based habits make change sustainable.

About the Guest:

Dr. Kristen Kvamme, PsyD, helps professionals build realistic habits around nutrition, movement, and self‑care using evidence‑based psychology and small, incremental change. Her work emphasizes consistency over perfection and routines that fit real life.

Unlock the hidden story your blood sugar tells every day.

Whether you live with diabetes or simply want more energy, this episode of Nourish MD reveals why blood sugar is the key to understanding fatigue, cravings, inflammation, and even how your body ages.

🔍 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How blood sugar impacts energy, mood, hormones, and metabolism
• Why traditional lab tests miss the daily patterns that drive health challenges
• How real-time CGM data uncovers your unique responses to food, stress, and sleep
• The role of insulin sensitivity in preserving metabolic flexibility and reducing inflammation
• Simple, science-backed strategies to steady blood sugar and support long-term health
• How personalized coaching in our new Blood Sugar Bootcamp can help you turn insights into lasting results.

🎧 Tune in to discover practical tools and empowering science that make blood sugar management relevant for everyone.

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About Your HostMeg Tancredi, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian with dual training in Educational Psychology and Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity from USC. Meg blends science with behavioral insight to help people make sustainable, life‑enhancing changes. Known for her compassionate support, practical strategies, and just the right dose of humor, she empowers patients to feel confident in their health journey. With years of clinical practice, she’s committed to simplifying the path to better health through realistic, evidence‑based approaches and a mindset rooted in progress, not perfection.⚕️ Connect with PPMA, OC's Top Concierge Medical Practice🔗 https://privatemds.com📲 (949) 566-8179