Diet Coach Cafe Owner

Linda Spangle, RN, MA
A registered nurse with a master’s degree in health education, Linda Spangle, has been recognized nationally as a leading authority on emotional eating and other psychological issues of weight management. She is the author of the award winning books "100 Days of Weight Loss" and "Life is Hard, Food is Easy."
www.weightlossjoy.com/

Advisory Board

Dr. Kelly Traver
Dr. Traver is the founder of Healthiest You, a company which delivers unique, brain-based online health programs. She is the author of the new book, "The Program: The Brain Smart Approach to the Healthiest You."
www.healthiestyou.com

Dr. Judy Krings, Ph.D., CMC, ACC
A dynamic positive psychology clinical psychologist, Dr. Krings is an internationally certified personal and professional life coach. The founder of Riverhill Psychological Associates in Manitowoc, WI, Judy has also been a long-term radio and TV talk show host, author, and seminar speaker. She was the interviewer on the Diet Coach Cafe audio program, "Stop Emotional Eating."
www.coachingpositivity.com
www.bariatricsurgerycoaching.com

Katie Jay, MSW, Certified Wellness Coach
A nationally recognized expert on weight management and weight loss surgery (WLS), Katie Jay is the founder and director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery (NAWLS). She is the author of "Dying to Change: My Really Heavy Life Story, How Weight Loss Surgery Gave Me Hope for Living."
www.nawls.com

John LaRosa, MBA John LaRosa is the President of Marketdata Enterprises, Inc., a 30-year-old privately owned, independent market research publishing/consulting firm. Mr. LaRosa is a 20-year analyst of the weight-loss market and has performed many consulting projects for the largest diet companies, MD's, and start-ups.  www.marketdataenterprises.com

Molly Witker, MS, LMFT, Family Therapist
Molly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, currently in private practice in Leawood, KS, where she serves individuals, couples and families. She also has served as a highly-praised leader for Weight Watchers meetings in the Kansas City area for many years.
www.mollywitker.com

Kim Fiske, TSFL health coach
After her own successful weight loss of over 60 pounds, Kim decided she wanted to help other overweight individuals become phenomenal success stories. Now living in Nashville, TN, Kim is the head of a team of health coaches who guide participants in the Medifast program through Take Shape For Life.
www.powerlosers.com

Lavonne Johnson, NCC, LMHC, CADC
A family therapist for over 20 years, Lavonne is a well-known counselor who specializes in addictions, codependency, dual diagnosis and family issues. She holds certification as a licensed mental health counselor as well as a certified drug and alcohol counselor. She lives and works in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Chris Dziewulski
The founder of the popular web-based diet tracking program, Start Your Diet, Chris has a tremendous passion for helping dieters move toward long-term success with managing their weight. He also serves as the technical advisor for Diet Coach Cafe.
StartYourDiet.com