Episodes
Feb. 13, 2024
37 | From Yuck to Yum! Strategies to Conquer Picky Eating
Send Colleen a Text Message Do parents ask you for advice for their picky eater? Do your patients say "yuck, I don't like that" when you suggest they try some broccoli? How would you answer a mom who says, "my child only eats...
Feb. 9, 2024
36 | How to Calculate and Count Macros - A Provider's Guide to Helping Patients Lose Weight: Part 4
Send Colleen a Text Message So what does it mean to count your macros? Is it necessary for fat loss? This week we’re unpacking what macronutrients are, their functions in the body and how to calculate them for your patient. ...
Feb. 6, 2024
35 | Game On! Nutrition Tips for Athletes
Send Colleen a Text Message If you work with young athletes, this episode is for you! I'm joined by sports dietitian, Jessica Ashton, RD, to help you know exactly what your athlete should eat before, during, and after exerci...
Jan. 30, 2024
34 | Migraine Management: Finding Relief with Food
Send Colleen a Text Message Is there a migraine-friendly diet? Does sugar trigger migraines? Are there any vitamins that treat migraines? How much water should I be drinking? With at least 39 million Americans living with mig...
Jan. 26, 2024
33 | End Emotional Eating - A Provider's Guide to Helping Patients Lose Weight: Part 3
Send Colleen a Text Message It's not just about what your patient eats, but why. This week we’re unpacking ways you can help your patient navigate stress and emotional triggers that derail their health journey. Join me, Col...
Jan. 23, 2024
32 | How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label - with a Focus on Kidney Health
Send Colleen a Text Message Have you ever stared blankly at a nutrition facts label wondering what it all means? Or maybe your patient has asked you what they should look for on a food label? The nutrition facts label is an e...
Jan. 18, 2024
31 | Beyond BMI - A Provider's Guide to Helping Patients Lose Weight: Part 2
Send Colleen a Text Message Are you still relying on BMI as the end-all-be-all of health indicators? Let's unravel why it's time to break up with this outdated metric. Join me, Colleen Sloan, on the second episode of this 10-...
Jan. 16, 2024
30 | Sugar, Dyes and ADHD: Sifting Through the Science
Send Colleen a Text Message 6 million children living in the US have been diagnosed with ADHD. Many parents want to know if there is any treatment outside of medication and behavior therapy. As a provider, you may be wonderin...
Jan. 12, 2024
29 | Ask This Before Going on a Diet - A Provider's Guide to Helping Patients Lose Weight: Part 1
Send Colleen a Text Message This is the first of a 10-part series in which Colleen will equip you with the tools you need to guide your patients to achieve their weight and health goals in 2024. If you're unsure how to help y...
Jan. 9, 2024
28 | One Family, One Meal: Fighting Prediabetes Together
Send Colleen a Text Message In today's episode, we address the urgent link between childhood obesity and the looming threat of diabetes. Join host Colleen Sloan and esteemed guest Lucille Bessler, a seasoned Registered Dietit...
Jan. 2, 2024
27 | Weight Loss Secrets: A Dietitian's Top Tips
Send Colleen a Text Message New Year, New You! There's no doubt your patients are seeking your advice on how to lose weight in 2024, so in today's episode we'll answer 5 of the most common questions around weight loss. Joinin...
Dec. 27, 2023
26 | When Eating Hurts: A Dietitian's Journey with EoE
Send Colleen a Text Message Join Colleen as we discuss the complexities of managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) with Courtney Dunn, a fellow registered dietitian who not only specializes in this field but also faces the da...
Dec. 19, 2023
25 | The ABCs of Feeding Picky Kids: Your Guide to Raising Good Eaters
Send Colleen a Text Message Are mealtime battles with your picky eater driving your parents up the wall? I've got you! On today's episode, Colleen teams up with Kristen Smaldone to share the ABCs of winning over the littlest ...
Dec. 12, 2023
24 | Happy Gut, Happy Life: Boost Gut Health with Nutrition
Send Colleen a Text Message If your patient were to ask you, “what can I do to improve my gut health?” What would you say? Do you know how to improve their gut health naturally through nutrition? I am joined by Christa Smith...
Dec. 5, 2023
23 | Just Take a Bite: How to Get Kids to Embrace Veggies
Send Colleen a Text Message "My child won't eat any vegetables!" How many of your parents tell you that during a check up?! Parents feel like they're in a tug of war with their kids when it comes to veggies and they come to t...
Nov. 28, 2023
22 | Journey through Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes: A Dietitian's Guide
Send Colleen a Text Message Does the thought of managing pregnant patients with Type 1 Diabetes give you the chills? In this episode, Colleen is joined by Lemma Brown, a Registered Dietitian, mother of two, and type 1 diabeti...
Nov. 21, 2023
21 | Beyond Antacids: Nutrition Strategies to Manage Heartburn
Send Colleen a Text Message Join Colleen Sloan and Registered Dietitian Patricia Skolnik, as we unravel the mysteries of reflux, its triggers, and effective strategies to manage it. It is no longer appropriate to give your pa...
Nov. 14, 2023
20 | Tiny but Mighty: Nutrition for Premature Babies
Send Colleen a Text Message Today's chat is extra special because we're diving into the tiny yet mighty world of premature infant nutrition. You know, those little warriors who steal our hearts and ignite our passion for givi...
Nov. 7, 2023
19 | The Scoop on Poop: Managing Constipation in Kids
Send Colleen a Text Message Do you work with children struggling with constipation? We've got answers. Join us for a riveting discussion with Emily Dollar, a certified registered nurse anesthetist and family nurse practitione...
Oct. 31, 2023
18 | Nutrition for Busy Moms: Nourish Your Body, Boost Your Energy and Conquer Cravings
Send Colleen a Text Message "An empty lantern provides no light. Self-care is the fuel that allows you to shine brightly." (author unknown) Where are all my mamas at!?! Juggling kids, schedules, meetings, laundry, pets and ev...
Oct. 24, 2023
17 | Healing Hearts: A Clinician's Guide to the Cardiac Diet
Send Colleen a Text Message Join Colleen and the heart dietitian, Kiran Campbell, as we unpack the basics of a heart-healthy diet. Having a cardiac event is life-changing, not only for the patient, but for their loved ones to...
Oct. 18, 2023
16 | Baby's First Foods: Best Practices for Starting Solids
Send Colleen a Text Message Do your patients ask you when and how to transition their baby to solid foods? Join Colleen as we navigate this exciting and often confusing journey with our guest, Jessica Penner, a registered die...
Oct. 10, 2023
15 | Fueling Your Workout: Sports Nutrition Tips for Plant-based Eating
Send Colleen a Text Message Join Colleen as she chats with Natalie Rizzo, leading sports dietitian and author of Planted Performance. Today's discussion gives you everything you need to know about sports nutrition and how to ...
Oct. 3, 2023
14 | The Gut-Brain Connection: Nutrition Tips for Tackling Brain Fog
Send Colleen a Text Message Join Colleen and Dr. Tiffany, a renowned functional nutrition practitioner, as they explore the telltale signs that a patient's diet may be impacting their mental health. You'll learn about foods t...