Episodes

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 too. Telling the patient to "just follow a cardiac diet" is not helpful and doesn't lead to lasting changes that will protect the patient from having a recurrent cardiac event. In today's episode, we break down the components of a cardiac diet so that you can help your patient...

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 dietitian with extensive experience in pediatric nutrition. Jessica breaks down the importance of defining what a "solid food" means, debunks the age-old myth of starting with vegetables before fruits and stresses the pivotal role of iron-rich foods for the infant. Jessica cla...

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 perform at your best on a plant-based diet. Whether you're an athlete, considering a plant-based diet, or a healthcare professional seeking reliable nutrition information, join us in this impactful journey through sports nutrition. What we cover: Learn the role of carbohyd...

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 that promote mental clarity, focus, weight and sex drive. We dive into the significance of eliminating junk food and sugar and the importance of including foods like fruits, vegetables, fermented foods and coffee! For all my fellow coffee lovers, you'll be happy to hear that ...

Send Colleen a Text Message Has the parent of your patient ever said, "What can I do to get him (patient) to lose weight?" Finding the right words to address weight concerns can be extremely challenging, but it's essential for you, as the clinician, to foster a healthy relationship with food and body image. Join Colleen and pediatric Registered Dietitian, Leah Hackney, in this thought-provoking episode as we unpack the sensitive topic of weight and nutrition concerns with children. You'll learn...

Send Colleen a Text Message Colleen Sloan explores the complicated world of ADHD management with Becca King, a Registered Dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. They delve into the role of nutrition in managing ADHD and debunk common misconceptions about food's impact on ADHD symptoms. Key Points: One-size-fits-all ADHD diets do not work. Encourage flexibility and adaptability in dietary choices. Learn strategies to manage appetite while on stimulants Listening to patients, resp...

Send Colleen a Text Message Join Colleen and Registered Dietitian Barbie Bowles, where we discuss the unique health and nutrition challenges that women over 40 face. Discover actionable solutions to common issues such as elevated cholesterol, insulin resistance, and weight management during perimenopause and beyond. Help your patients embrace this life stage with vitality. Connect with us on Instagram! ============================= Barbie IG: ➡︎ @the_cognition-dietitian Exam Room Nutrition IG...

Send Colleen a Text Message Colleen is joined by Pediatric Dietitian, Ayelet Goldhaber, to debunk 6 of the most common pediatric nutrition claims. Do eggs cause high cholesterol? Can kids have spices? Kids throw food because they don't like the food. And more! Connect with us on Instagram! ============================= Exam Room Nutrition IG: ➡︎@examroomnutrition Ayelet IG: ➡︎ @thekidsnutritionist Watch videos on YouTube ================= https://youtube.com/@examroomnutrition Support th...

Send Colleen a Text Message Do you have patients who have suffered through kidney stones? What nutrition advice would you give them? In this video, Colleen Sloan discusses kidney stone prevention with the Kidney Expert, Melanie Betts. We discuss risk factors for kidney stones, tools to understand the root causes of kidney stone formation, and the role of nutrition in supporting kidney stone prevention, including the impact of fluids, sodium, protein, and calcium intake on urine chemistry. Show ...

Send Colleen a Text Message Colleen is joined by The Hormone Dietitian, Melissa Groves Azzaro, for an insightful discussion on PCOS and nutrition. We unravel the complex relationship between PCOS and dietary choices. Our expert guest walks you through the nuances of crafting a personalized approach for your patients struggling with PCOS. Key takeaways include: Tailored Approaches: Understand why a one-size-fits-all PCOS diet doesn't exist and how each patient requires an individualized strateg...

Send Colleen a Text Message Colleen continues the discussion of picky eating with Pediatric Dietitian, Ashley Smith. Discover effective ways to support your patients in upholding their appropriate feeding roles, navigating challenges with food refusal, and managing instances of food throwing. Help parents teach their children to try new foods with the "Love it, Like it, Learning it" framework, where consistency and small changes lead to lasting progress. Connect with us on Instagram! ==========...

Send Colleen a Text Message Colleen unpacks the topic of picky eaters with renowned pediatric dietitian, Ashley Smith. Discover the common challenges parents face when dealing with picky eaters and how you can provide practical solutions. Learn the art of communicating with parents effectively, empowering them to create a positive mealtime environment and foster healthy eating habits in their children. Connect with us on Instagram! ============================= Ashley IG: ➡︎ @veggiesandvirtue ...

Send Colleen a Text Message In this episode, Colleen chats with Samantha Barone RDN about weight loss surgery and post-bariatric nutrition designed for primary care clinicians. Our expert dietitian shares valuable insights on motivating patients to embrace weight loss surgery while equipping listeners with essential pre-and-post-operative dietary strategies. Clinicians will gain the knowledge and tools to support their patients' transformative journey towards a healthier, happier life. *** Show...

Send Colleen a Text Message Do you treat patients who are living with diabetes? Join your host Colleen Sloan and Registered Dietitian Madalyn Vasquez, as they discuss the different types of carbohydrates and how to choose the right ones to stabilize blood sugar levels. This informative discussion will equip you with practical tips to help your patients achieve blood sugar control with an "All Foods Fit" model. Connect with us on Instagram! ============================= Madalyn IG: @Diabetes.RD...

Send Colleen a Text Message Do your patients suffer from constipation? Join host Colleen Sloan and Registered Dietitian Patricia Skolnik as they unpack the best foods for constipation relief. Don't miss this informative conversation filled with practical tips to help your patients achieve smooth and comfortable bowel movements. Connect with Us! ============================= Patricia IG: ➡︎ @patriciaskolniknutrition Exam Room Nutrition IG: ➡︎https://bit.ly/3XO3s3a Watch on YouTube here: https...

Send Colleen a Text Message Join Colleen Sloan and guest, Jessica Cording, as they reveal how nutrition can help manage your patient's stress and anxiety. Learn how to answer this question: "I am overwhelmed by caring for my loved one, are there any foods that can help calm my nerves?" Whether you work in mental health or not, this podcast will give you the tools you need to empower your patients to care for themselves, so they can be the compassionate caregiver that their loved one needs. Conn...

Send Colleen a Text Message Discover how to seamlessly integrate nutrition discussions into your patient encounters. In this episode, learn what you can expect from Exam Room Nutrition and then explore 3 simple, yet effective strategies for starting the nutrition discussion during a patient visit. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KGleyD5MonI Instagram: @examroomnutrition Email: Examroomnutrition@gmail.com *Join a community of clinicians learning to have more impactful nutrition conversations ...

Send Colleen a Text Message Join Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN as she shares the vision behind the podcast dedicated to providing practical nutrition training for clinicians. The purpose of Exam Room Nutrition is to provide clinicians with valuable insights and practical tips to help you confidently tackle tough nutrition topics with your patients. Discover the exciting content that awaits you in each engaging episode. Let's revolutionize nutrition education and shape a healthier future together—one ...