Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition

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  165 | Fiber and Gut Health: Why “Eat More Fiber” Isn’t Enough 19.08.2026 10min

  Fiber, Fermentation, and the Gut Microbiome Healthcare practitioners can request free samples of NeuroFiber here We’re all guilty of telling patients to “eat more fiber,” but that recommendation is often too basic. Fiber type, diversity, tolerance, and the patient’s specific health goal all matter. In this sponsored episode, with support from NeuroFiber, you’ll learn why relying on one isolated fiber may not provide the same benefits as eating a variety of fiber-rich foods and how to give pat...
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  164 | What Actually Helps Chronic Pain? 12.08.2026 31min

  Nutrition, supplements, and what the evidence says In this episode, I’m joined by Chelsey Hoffmann, PA-C, RDN, who specializes in pain medicine at Mayo Clinic, to break down where nutrition fits into chronic pain management and how to evaluate supplements without overpromising results. We cover: Why a Mediterranean-style diet should come before supplements for painSupplements with evidence for neuropathic pain vs. musculoskeletal painWhat we know about alpha-lipoic acid, turmeric/curcumin, gl...
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  Summer School | What to Eat for Fertility 05.08.2026 23min

  Fertility Care for Both Partners Infertility affects both partners, yet fertility evaluations and lifestyle advice often focus primarily on women. In this Summer School replay, Colleen talks with infertility PA Jessica Boone about taking a more complete, compassionate approach to fertility care. They discuss why both partners should be evaluated, what may be missing from a standard infertility workup, and how nutrition, sleep, movement, hydration, and environmental exposures can support...
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  Summer School | What To Eat for Brain Health 29.07.2026 25min

  Foods to support focus, memory, and long-term brain health In this Summer School replay, I talk with Dr. Jenna Stedman, a cognitive performance dietitian, about the connection between nutrition and cognitive health across the lifespan. You’ll learn: Which nutrients matter most for cognitive healthWhether blending fruit changes its nutrition or blood sugar impactHow to build a simple Brain Power PlateSpecific foods that promote brain healthResources Mentioned: Episode 150: How to r...
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  Summer School | What to Eat After Surgery 22.07.2026 25min

  Nutrition To Support Post-Operative Healing In this Summer School replay, Colleen talks with Erin Scherer, a surgical PA and registered dietitian, about the role nutrition plays in tissue repair, infection prevention, and recovery. They discuss which patients may need additional nutrition support, the key nutrients clinicians should prioritize, and simple opportunities to bring nutrition into the conversation. Grab the FREE Post-Surgical Nutrition Guide Here You’ll learn: Why protein needs in...
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  Summer School | What to Eat for Migraines 15.07.2026 25min

  Food Triggers, Hydration, and Supplements Welcome to Summer School! In this Summer School replay, Colleen talks with Kelly, a registered dietitian specializing in migraine nutrition, about the complicated relationship between food and migraines. They discuss why there is no universal list of “migraine trigger foods,” how hydration and caffeine may influence symptoms, and why overly restrictive elimination diets can create more confusion than relief. You’ll learn: How to help patie...
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  163 | Healthy and Busy Can Coexist 08.07.2026 26min

  You Are Not Your Struggle So many women are trying to eat better, lose weight, meal plan, feed their families, manage busy schedules, and somehow not feel guilty about every food choice along the way. In this episode, I’m joined by Kelsey Wickenhauser, PA, homeschooling mom of four, Christian health coach, and founder of Kingdom Fit Moms, for a conversation about what it really looks like to pursue health in the middle of real life. Key Takeaways: Why shame keeps so many women stuck in ...
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  162 | Stop Banning Bananas: Kidney Diet Rules We Need to Rethink 01.07.2026 28min

  CKD Food Rules That Need an Update Kidney nutrition has a reputation for being restrictive, confusing, and honestly… a little intimidating. But for many patients with chronic kidney disease, the biggest problem isn’t that they’re eating a banana or adding tomatoes to dinner. It’s that they’ve been handed outdated food rules that leave them scared to eat. In this episode, I’m joined by renal dietitian Lauren Budd Levy, MS, RDN, CSR, to talk about what clinicians need to know about kidney...
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  161 | The Art of Inviting Patients Into Treatment 24.06.2026 35min

  Give Nutrition Advice Without Making Patients Feel Punished Have you ever asked, “Do you have any other questions?” at the end of a visit and immediately regretted it? Same. Because of course they have more questions. Important questions. Questions that probably should have been asked 15 minutes ago, except now you’re already behind, the next patient is waiting, and you’re trying to be compassionate without completely derailing the visit. In this episode, I’m talking with Maya Fel...
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  160 | Inside an Obesity Clinic: GLP-1 Dosing, Plateaus, and Prior Auths 17.06.2026 48min

  What Really Happens Inside an Obesity Clinic GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now. Patients are asking about Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, compounded medications, muscle loss, “Ozempic face,” insurance denials, and what happens when the weight loss slows down. But what does obesity medicine actually look like inside the clinic? In this episode, I’m joined by Joseph Zucchi, PA-C, clinical supervisor and physician associate at Transition Medical Weight Loss in Salem, New Hampshire.&nbs...
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  159 | What Social Media Gets Wrong About Nutrition 10.06.2026 36min

  Nutrition Advice Needs More Nuance. Your patients are hearing a lot online: fix your gut, avoid processed foods, buy organic, take a probiotic, and eat the “right” foods if you want to be healthy. But nutrition is rarely that simple. In this episode, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian Manju Karkare to talk about how clinicians can respond to common nutrition questions with more nuance, less fear, and advice that actually fits the patient’s life. We cover gut health, probiotics, processed food...
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  158 | The Nutrition Mistake Every Injured Athlete Makes 03.06.2026 31min

  Injured Athletes Still Need Fuel. When an athlete gets injured, the instinct is often to eat less. But according to sports dietitian Emily Barnhart, recovery still requires fuel. In this episode, we talk about how nutrition needs change after injury, surgery, ACL repair, stress fractures, and periods of immobilization. Emily explains why under-fueling can delay healing, how to think about protein during rehab, and what clinicians should know before recommending supplements for injury recovery...
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  157 | I Hate Meal Plans: What Dietitians Do Instead 27.05.2026 30min

  “I’m doing everything right, but nothing’s working.” I bet you've heard that before! In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian Devin Breedon to talk about the hidden barriers that impact weight loss, blood sugar, and overall health. We also pull back the curtain on what registered dietitians actually do during a patient session, why behavior change matters more than meal plans, and how medical providers can make stronger, more effective referrals to dietitians. What You’...
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  156 | LIVE From Today's Dietitian: 3 Nutrition Counseling Mistakes and What to Say Instead 20.05.2026 9min

  3 Mistakes We Make When Talking About Nutrition I spoke at 2 different conferences, 4 lectures in total, this weekend and all of them had a similar thread: HOW we communicate our recommendations matter. Enjoy this quickie episode summarizing one of my presentations at the American Association of Physician Associates in New Orleans. Shoot me a DM @examroomnutrition and vote: T/F: When you Know Better, You Do Better. What do you think?? Any Questions? Send Me a Message Support the show Co...
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  155 | Unstuck: Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss 13.05.2026 30min

  Weight loss doesn’t fail overnight. It usually happens slowly… through all-or-nothing thinking, unrealistic expectations, and patients feeling like they have to “start over” every Monday. In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian Sam Barone for a conversation about sustainable weight loss, behavior change, and why the best “diet” might not be a diet at all. We unpack the real reason patients struggle to maintain weight loss, how to shift away from perfectionism, and why focusing onl...
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  154 | Diabetes in the Age of Social Media: Are Glucose Spikes Really the Problem? 29.04.2026 32min

  Social Media Is Confusing Your Patients. In this episode, I’m joined by endocrinology PA Emily Stevens to discuss diabetes, insulin resistance, and blood sugar control and help you explain it in a way your patients will actually understand. If your patients are asking about glucose spikes, CGMs, keto, or supplements like berberine, this episode will give you clear, practical answers you can use in clinic this week. What You’ll Learn: Why "glucose spikes" are normal and how t...
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  153 | Teen Sports Nutrition: Adult Nutrition Rules Don't Work 22.04.2026 28min

  Teen Athletes Need Different Fuel. What happens when well-meaning parents apply adult nutrition rules to teenage athletes? You get under-fueled kids, missed performance potential… and a whole lot of confusion in the exam room. In this episode, I sit down with sports dietitian and former D1 athlete Maria Vallasciani to break down what teen athletes actually need and why most of them aren’t getting it. From skipped breakfasts to overhyped protein powders, we unpack the real drivers of performan...
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  152 | Overeating Explained: Hunger, Habits, or Emotions? 15.04.2026 26min

  Why Patients Overeat and Feel Out of Control What’s really driving overeating: hunger, habit, or emotions? In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Johnston, a physician assistant turned eating habits and weight loss coach, to unpack why patients eat past fullness, why nighttime eating feels so out of control, and how to quickly uncover what’s actually going on beneath the behavior. Here’s what you’ll learn: The difference between feeling satisfied and feeling full, and why...
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  151 | Are GLP-1s Masking Undiagnosed Eating Disorders? 08.04.2026 24min

  When Weight Loss Hides Something Deeper In this episode, I’m joined by Shawna Melbourn, a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience in eating disorder care, to unpack whether the most celebrated effects of GLP-1 medications, appetite suppression, is actually masking something deeper Here’s what you’ll learn: Why appetite suppression isn’t always a win (and how it can reinforce restriction)The difference between “quieting food noise” and actually healing a patient...
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  150 | How to Reduce Dementia Risk with Daily Habits 01.04.2026 38min

  Daily Habits Your Patients Need For Brain Health. If your patients are asking how to protect their brain, and you’re defaulting to “eat better and exercise more”, this episode will challenge that in the best way. In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Collett, a brain health expert, to unpack a more practical, real-world approach to cognitive health. We cover everything from how food fuels the brain at a cellular level to why movement throughout the day may matter more than a single gym se...