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Manage gastrointestinal side effects and symptoms with nutrition and stress management
Cancer treatment side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and constipation can be overwhelming—and it’s not always clear where to turn for help. Find answers in our free online resources, developed by Registered Dietitians at Unite for HER.
Potty Talk features nutrition and mental health professionals of the Unite for HER provider network who share real tips and strategies to manage gastrointestinal symptoms and stress. Potty Talk is presented quarterly in a live interactive virtual event by nutrition and wellness experts of Unite for HER, a 501(c)3 national nonprofit organization.
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We did a live Q&A on Reddit!
On Thursday, May 8 we went live on Reddit for our very first ‘Ask Me Anything’ with Unite for HER Registered Dietitians, Erin Pellegrin, RD, LDN and Aubrey Redd, MS, RD, LDN! They answered your questions and the questions of live Reddit users during their 3 hours Q&A. Follow the link below to read their answers.
Explore Potty Talk
Explore clips from our Potty Talk series, led by Registered Dietitians and licensed mental health professionals at Unite for HER. Videos address common breast cancer side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and constipation and provide tips and support to help find relief.
Nutrition 101 for GI Concerns
Fundamental nutrition concepts for managing common GI concerns.
Different Experiences in GI Upset
Understanding what happens to one does not happen to all.
“I Feel Like I’m Doing it All Wrong”
We’re all learning. Every day is a new opportunity for change.
Don’t Get Discouraged
Trial and error can be frustrating, but it is part of the process.
Bowel Regimen
Creating a schedule for your gut to follow.
Rethinking Meals and Cooking
Easy changes to your daily routine to make meals more manageable.
Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber
Identifying food sources of the two main types of dietary fiber.
“Can I Still Eat Trigger Foods?”
How food journaling can identify foods to which you may be sensitive.
Veggie Broth and Veggie Cubes
Warming veggie broth and low food waste, nutrient dense veggie cubes.
Potty Talk Event Recordings
Looking for effective ways to ease treatment-related side effects like constipation, diarrhea, nausea, and more?
Explore free, expert-developed resources from Unite for HER’s team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and licensed mental health professionals.
These trusted tools are designed to support your digestive health, reduce discomfort, and help you feel more in control of your well-being during and after treatment. From nutrition tips and gut-friendly recipes to mind-body strategies for symptom relief, you’ll find everything you need to take meaningful steps toward healing.
Resources in English
Recursos en español
Nutritional Management
Mind and Body Tools for Digestion
About Us
Potty Talk is an educational segment developed by Unite for HER, a national nonprofit organization that supports breast and ovarian cancer patients nationwide. Unite for HER provides education, services, and support directly to patients at no personal cost.
Our expert team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) provide compassionate, evidence-based nutrition education. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are licensed healthcare professionals with advanced training in nutrition and digestive health. Our team works closely with members to develop tailored strategies that address their unique needs, ensuring they are getting the nutrients their bodies need – without making symptoms worse.
Mental health and gut health are deeply connected in a two-way street—it’s hard to feel good when you don’t feel well, and the gut is where most of our neurotransmitters are produced. Counseling offers a supportive space to process emotions, learn new coping strategies, and explore the mind-body connection between emotional and physical wellbeing.
Meet the Experts
Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN
Senior Director of Culinary Nutrition and Education
Michele DiCristofaro MS, RD, LDN
Senior Culinary Dietitian
Aubrey Redd, MS RD, LDN
Senior Culinary Dietitian
Katheryne Romero, RDN, LDN
Culinary Dietitian, Spanish Wellness Program Liaison
Sarah Murphy LPC
Unite for HER Counselor
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Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN
Director of Culinary Nutrition
Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN is Unite for HER’s Director of Culinary Nutrition. She joined as a full-time staff member in 2018 after working as a contributing dietitian for 5 years. As part of the Culinary Nutrition Team, she shares their nutrition mission and philosophy at their virtual wellness conferences and by providing education via a variety of offerings as part of the Wellness Program. This includes nutrition counseling during treatment and side effect management, education about healthy eating and grocery shopping, virtual cooking classes and as a contributor to the UFH blog and social media outlets.
Prior to joining Unite for HER, she worked as a clinical dietitian at a Philadelphia Hospital where she focused primarily on the inpatient and outpatient oncology population. She received her nutrition degree from LaSalle University in Philadelphia and has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Journalism from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York. She currently lives in Center City, Philadelphia with her partner, Jason, and their dog, Kiki.
Sarah Murphy LPC
Licensed Counselor
Sarah Murphy is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Unite for HER. She joined the staff in 2021 after serving as a provider since 2013. Sarah uses a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach in her therapy work, drawing on mindfulness, meditation, energy psychology. In addition to individual client work, Sarah leads counseling talks at Unite for HER wellness days and moderates support groups. She leads weekly online meditations for Unite for HER, and regularly contributes to the Unite for HER blog. Sarah serves on the board of the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP). She received her counseling degree from Immaculata University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Katheryne Romero, RDN, LDN
Bilingual Culinary Dietitian, Spanish Wellness Program Liaison
Katheryne Romero RDN, LDN was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She completed her B.S in Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University. After her experience working as an inpatient/outpatient dietitian in the clinical setting and as a nutrition manager for a food bank in South Florida, she now serves as our Bilingual Culinary Dietitian and Nutrition Associate. Aside from providing individual nutrition counseling and grocery gift card appointments, she serves as a contact person for our Hispanic participants.
Aubrey Redd, MS, RDN, LDN
Culinary Dietitian, Senior Nutrition Associate
Aubrey joined the Unite for HER team as a Senior Culinary Dietitian in 2022 after her experience working in outpatient nutrition counseling, and as a community nutrition educator. With a Master of Science in Community Nutrition, she is impassioned with bringing nutrition access to the closer to the community. As part of the just 3% of black Registered Dietitians, she tries to improve access to diverse care with her roles on various boards, and as a member of the Unite for HER Task Force. At Unite for HER, Aubrey serves hundreds of breast and ovarian cancer members, assisting them 1:1 with their nutrition needs, hosting group cooking demonstrations, and supporting creative and culinary endeavors with the rest of the Unite for HER team.
Michele DiCristofaro, MS, RDN, LDN
Culinary Dietitian, Senior Nutrition Associate
Michele DiCristofaro MS, RD, LDN is a Senior Culinary Dietitian at Unite for HER. She received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from York College of Pennsylvania and obtained her Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Immaculata University in Malvern, PA. As a Senior Culinary Dietitian, she supports Unite for HER’s nutrition mission by providing nutrition consultations, hosting virtual cooking demonstrations, and contributing to Unite for HER’s growing library of nutrition education. She currently resides in West Norriton, PA with her husband and son.
Daily Cup Healing Vegetable Broth
Good for Your Gut – Aubrey’s Favorite Cooking Class
Recipes:
5 Ingredients of Less – Erin’s Favorite Cooking Class
Recipes:
Nutrition Video Library
Nutrition Rapid Fire Ask the Experts
The entire Unite for HER Culinary Dietitian team answer all your burning questions about nutrition, food, supplements, and much more.
Oral Care + Cancer Ask the Experts
Jill Meyer Lippert, founder of Side Effect Support LLC shares the importance of oral health, especially as part of a person’s whole body wellness.
Cancer-Related Fatigue Ask the Experts
Tiffany Kendig, PT, DPT, MPH, CLT and Rita Padhiar, DPT answer the most common questions about fatigue associated with cancer treatment and offer tips for what can be done about it.