How to Eat Well When Chronic Fatigue Makes Cooking Impossible With Nicholas Kelly MS, RD

1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 How to Eat Well When Chronic Fatigue Makes Cooking Impossible With Nicholas Kelly MS, RD Cystic fibrosis (CF) is thought of as a lung disease, but it affects the entire body. Amber Tresca speaks with Nicholas Kelly, MS, RD—a registered dietitian, public speaker, and cystic fibrosis advocate. His diagnosis is a result of his mother’s advocacy and research. Nick describes how he balances wanting to fit in with his determination to stand out, how he navigates chronic illness disclosure in the workplace, and his "triple minority" experience within the CF community. Plus, Nick shares practical nutrition tips to help you rethink your relationship with food. &nbsp; Chapters: 00:00 – Amber Tresca introduces Nicholas Kelly, RD 01:29 – What is cystic fibrosis (CF)? The GI, pancreas, and full-body impact 02:43 – Dismantling racial misconceptions and the rise of gene therapies 03:48 – Researching symptoms without Google to beat false negatives 05:28 – Choosing excellence over chronic illness limitations 08:16 – Moving from pushing through to body awareness and acceptance 09:09 – Securing attendance flexibility and extended exam time 10:34 – Maintaining health privacy and avoiding workplace bias 11:44 – Advocating as a "triple minority" and bringing passion to clinician-patient communication 14:01 – Rebuilding a realistic relationship with food 17:04 – Meeting unpredictable illness with empathy 18:28 – 3 Energy-saving nutrition hacks for fatigue 20:31 – The nutritional value of sweet peas and the two-rinse low-sodium trick 22:14 – Connecting with Nick Kelly: Website, social channels, and resources 23:18 – Triple-combo CFTR modulator therapies and finding a cure for CF 24:45 – Outro: Episode wrap-up, show notes, and production credits Find Nicholas Kelly, RD at: Web: https://nicholaskellyrd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicholaskellyrd Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicholaskellyrd Tik Tok: https://tiktok.com/@nicholaskellyrd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaskellyrd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicholasKellyRD/ Twitter: https://x.com/NicholasKellyRD Find Amber J Tresca at: AboutIBD.com: About IBD Verywell: Verywell Health Facebook: @aboutIBD Twitter: @aboutIBD Instagram:&nbsp;@about_IBD YouTube:&nbsp;@AboutIBD Threads:&nbsp;@about_IBD Find Mac Cooney (mix, sound design, and theme music) at: Facebook: @maccooneycomposer Instagram: @maccooneycomposer YouTube: @MacCooneyComposer Web: Cooney Studio Theme music, IBD Dance Party, is from ©Cooney Studio. These show notes contain affiliate links. If you choose to purchase after clicking a link, Mal and Tal Enterprises, LLC may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. About IBD http://aboutibd.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42889995/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/206257025