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Welcome to Spot On! hosted by Dr. Joan Salge Blake, Author, Media Expert, and Nutrition Professor at Boston University. Spot On! covers timely nutrition, health, and wellness topics along with offering accurate and practical information in an entertaining format. The guests are experts in the their fields, ready to cut through media hype and misinformation, to provide you with advice that is, well... more

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That's a rap on Season 15! This season was packed with insightful discussions, led by expert guests on topics such as protein, the correlation between stress and chronic pain, and weight maintenance after GLP-1s. A huge thank you to all our listeners... more

In this episode, we take a closer look at the growing trend of IV vitamin infusions with Dr. Jessie Seiler, social epidemiologist and Senior Associate at the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Are these wellness drips a legitimate health boos... more

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lloyd-Jones, Director of the Framingham Heart Study, to discuss why preventing heart disease starts earlier than most people think. We explore the power of early screening for key blood biomarkers and how decades... more

In this episode, we sit down with leading weight management expert Dr. Holly Wyatt to talk about what really happens after the medication stops. With over 25 years of experience in long-term weight control, Dr. Wyatt explains how GLP-1 medications wo... more

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Recent Guests

Jessie Seiler
Senior Associate at the Center for Science in the Public Interest; Affiliate Assistant Professor in Epidemiology, University of Washington; former CDC staff
Center for Science in the Public Interest; University of Washington; CDC
Episode: IV Therapy: Help or Harm
Don Lloyd-Jones
Leader associated with Framingham Heart Study; former president of the American Heart Association
Framingham Heart Study; Boston University
Episode: Heart Health Doesn’t Start at 40, It Starts in Your Teens. No… I am NOT Kidding
Dr. Holly Wyatt
Obesity medicine physician and Professor of Nutrition Sciences
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Episode: You Lost the Weight, Now What? Life After GLP-1s
Dr. Milica McDowell
Physical therapist, author of Walk
Walk (co-author with Courtney Conley)
Episode: Goodbye Uber, Hello Walking!
Grace Chamberlin
Policy Associate at the Center for Science in the Public Interest
Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
Episode: The Flipped Pyramid: Is The Nutrition Advice FLIPPED?
Nicole Sachs
Psychotherapist, best-selling author of "Mind Your Body" and host of "The Cure for Chronic Pain" podcast
The Cure for Chronic Pain
Episode: Mind Your Body
Leslie Bonci
Sports dietitian and owner of Active Eating Advice, with over 30 years of experience in the NFL.
Active Eating Advice
Episode: Protein Perspective: More isn’t Always Better
Dr. Dayna Johnson
Epidemiologist specializing in circadian health
Episode: Circadian Rhythms: Being Out Of Sync Will Affect Your Waist and Health
Liz Weiss
Cookbook author and registered dietitian
Episode: Meal Delivery Kits. Are They Worth the Price?

Host

Joan Salge Blake
Full name used across episodes; distinguished nutrition professor, author, and media commentator.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • No Nonsense Nutrition

    I absolutely love listening to Spot On! I love Joan’s no nonsense style. She has incredible guests with fantastic topics. I love how she gets right to the point and asks all the right questions making it applicable to people’s lives. Thank you Joan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tara Collingwood
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Podcast!

    I just recently started listening to Dr. Salge Blake’s podcast and absolutely love it. As a student studying nutrition and dietetics I have found each episode to be very informative, engaging, insightful and relevant. Highly recommend listening to this amazing podcast to learn more about the hottest and latest health trends and topics. Looking forward to listening to more episodes on SpotOn to keep up with current nutrition and health topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    csofro
    United States8 months ago
  • Informative & engaging

    I love this podcast! Dr. Salge Blake explains topics in a way that is easy to understand and her humor is unmatched - great listen every time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avastove
    United States8 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I always learn something new when I listen to Spot On! The science-based and practical information shared by Dr. Salge Blake’s expert guests always provide me with food for thought. It is fast moving and often entertaining! Please keep recording these podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janice Cooks
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast is truly spot on in every way!

    I love listening to Dr. Joan Salge Blake podcast. I am always on the run - spending a lot of time outdoors; walking and interacting with students on a very busy campus. Dr. Joan’s podcast is abundant with the best info ever on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and good eating habits without spending a life in the kitchen. What I especially enjoy about this podcast is that there is always something new, surprising, and exciting that really is so SPOT ON - delivered with the most positive ener... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DC R416
    United Statesa year ago

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You Lost the Weight, Now What? Life After GLP-1s
Q: What are the three main challenges after stopping GLP-1 medications?
Appetite tends to rise again, metabolism shifts to a lower rate, and mind state or identity shifts can undermine long-term maintenance without new habits and support.
You Lost the Weight, Now What? Life After GLP-1s
Q: Why is weight loss maintenance different from weight loss?
It's driven by different physiology; maintaining weight rests on balancing intake with energy expenditure, managing a lower resting metabolism after weight loss, and integrating behavior, mindset, and activity to keep weight stable rather than simply creating a calorie deficit.
Protein Perspective: More isn’t Always Better
Q: Is it necessary to supplement protein for most people?
Most people don't need protein supplements if they eat a balanced diet that includes adequate protein sources like dairy, meat, and plant-based foods.
Protein Perspective: More isn’t Always Better
Q: What does protein actually do in the body?
Protein is essential for muscle maintenance, bone health, hair and immune system support, and overall cellular functions.
Circadian Rhythms: Being Out Of Sync Will Affect Your Waist and Health
Q: How does the whole circadian rhythm, you know, connect with this whole type 2 diabetes?
Disruptions in circadian rhythms affect metabolism and insulin secretion, leading to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes.

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The show features science-backed nutrition and health discussions hosted by a Boston University professor with a strong media presence. Episodes frequently feature guest experts across nutrition policy, clinical nutrition, sports dietetics, public health, and mind-body health, offering practical takeaways, debunking misinformation, and unpacking how research translates to everyday eating, sleep, circadian health, and wellness decisions. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on independent science-based critique, actionable guidance, and accessible explanations that resonate with students, professionals, and health-conscious listeners alike.

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Spot On! launched 7 years ago and published 154 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Don Lloyd-Jones
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