It Has To Be Me

WHAT IS YOUR METABOLIC TYPE?

with Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Episode #5: April 11th, 2024

The Gold From This Episode

“1 out of every 4 people has liver disease and probably don’t know it because there's no symptoms. We think it's closer to 30% of individuals who have it. It's very much in line with type-two diabetes and insulin resistance. It is an epidemic and a silent killer.”

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Cleveland Clinic RD & Author Of Regenerative Health

“We think liver disease is about booze. But, the liver plays a huge role in blood sugar management. When the liver becomes overwhelmed, it doesn't understand what to do with the blood sugar and turns it into fat. This creates a cascade of inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. We have to take away the stigma that if you're fat, then you're unhealthy. And that's just not the case.”

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Cleveland Clinic RD & Author Of Regenerative Health

“There's a whole world of health practitioners. Connect with someone who speaks your language and can sit down and have a conversation. How does the advice relate to your “why” and path of longevity? It starts with looking at your own worth before having to accept the worth that others give you.”

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Cleveland Clinic RD & Author Of Regenerative Health

“When the view doesn't change, you can't necessarily grow. It's the stuff that makes you uncomfortable where you're forced to learn about something you didn't know before.”

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Cleveland Clinic RD & Author Of Regenerative Health

“A lot of times we'll take on different things in our life because we didn't have it. So we take that on as a goal to give back what was not given to us.”

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Cleveland Clinic RD & Author Of Regenerative Health

“You can go through so many different versions of yourself. Eventually you're gonna land on who you're meant to be. And sometimes you gotta go through all those versions to figure it out.”

Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Cleveland Clinic RD & Author Of Regenerative Health
In This Episode
  • Kristin Kirkpatrick - renowned speaker, best-selling author, and one of the most respected dietitians in the United States is giving us the gold about liver and metabolic health. 

  • She shares how her struggle with childhood obesity fueled her desire to help people improve their relationship with food. 

  • Kristin traces her journey from White House intern, to lobbyist, to cardiovascular genetics at the Cleveland Clinic, to lead dietitian of their Department of Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine.

  • She speaks to the value of humility and generous mentorship in finding your own path and helping others find theirs. And how stepping out of your comfort zone fast-tracks personal and professional growth.

  • Kristin’s talent for simplifying complex medical information has made her a powerful force in nutrition education.

  • She explains why we need to care about the liver, and why Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease has become an epidemic. With an estimated 1 in 4 people affected, and many unaware they have it, the disease is a silent killer.

  • Kristin defines the four metabolic types, why knowing your type is critical, and gives practical strategies for preventing and reversing liver disease.

  • In closing, she shares her next mission: Helping women embrace menopause with humor and love their older bodies! 

About Kristin

With over 25 years experience in health management, Kristin Kirkpatrick is an award-winning dietitian, best-selling author, nationally recognized speaker, and founder and president of KAK Consulting, LLC,.

As the lead dietitian in the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, Kristin is one of the most respected dietitians in the United States.

You may have seen her give expert advice on the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News, the Dr. Oz show, as well as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME, Oprah, Food Network, Self, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

Kristin is known for her groundbreaking lobbying efforts for Medical Nutrition Therapy reform on behalf of the American Dietetic Association Policy and Advocacy group.

Kristin’s first book, Skinny Liver got a lot of attention raising awareness about the Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease epidemic. Her second book, Regenerative Health explores the relationship between liver disease and metabolic health, and provides practical nutrition plans and strategies to support recovery and better health.