If your patient tells you they're avoiding fruit “because it has too much sugar,” this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

From viral posts claiming sugar is poison to influencers suggesting chocolate is healthier than grapes, nutrition misinformation is everywhere—and your patients are soaking it in.

In this conversation, Colleen sits down with dietitian and public health researcher Dustin Moore to break down the myths, the nuance, and the science behind sugar. What does it mean to say something is a “poison”? Is sugar addictive? And how can busy clinicians explain the risks of added sugar without shaming patients or demonizing food?

Whether you’re tired of fear-mongering or just want better ways to counsel patients on sweetened beverages, this episode will sharpen your message—and your confidence.

Resources:

Episode 117: The Best Diet to Lower Cholesterol

Read Dustin's Substack : Public Health Dad

Dietary Guidelines

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That “picky eater” might not grow out of it. And that patient obsessed with “clean eating”? It might be something deeper.

Today, we’re joined by eating disorder dietitian Johnna to challenge everything you thought you knew about disordered eating.

You’ll learn:

• The subtle red flags of disordered eating you might be overlooking during routine visits
• How to ask better questions to uncover what's really going on with your patient’s eating habits
• A crash course on ARFID—how it differs from picky eating and why it’s often misdiagnosed
• What eating disorder treatment actually looks like after the referral—and why full recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all
• How to reframe “healthy eating” in a way that helps instead of harms
• Where to find dietitians who specialize in eating disorders

If you’ve ever thought “something just feels off” with a patient’s nutrition or weight trajectory—this episode will give you the language, tools, and confidence to intervene earlier and refer smarter.

Listen to Episode 41: Silent Battles next

Resources mentioned:

NEDA

Healthprofs.com

Eating Recovery Center

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You’re walking out the door, wrapping up your visit, and then it happens—
“...Oh, by the way, what do you think about ... ?” Sound familiar?

In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandria Hardy, MS, RD, LDN, to tackle the rapid-fire nutrition questions patients love to drop at the end of an appointment—when there’s zero time left to answer them well.

From weight loss and metabolism to carbs, supplements, and snacking habits, Alexandria shares how she answers these questions in a way that’s practical, respectful, and actually helps patients make better choices.

You’ll Learn:

• What to say when patients ask for the fastest way to lose weight
• The practical advice that helps patients apply what they already know
• A smart trick for curbing nighttime snacking
• How to talk about metabolism without feeding diet myths
• What to say when patients are confused about carbs, sugar, and artificial sweeteners

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Episode 75 | Are Your Patients Taking Too Many Supplements?

Article on Non-Nutritive Sweeteners

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When formula shelves went empty in 2022, clinicians scrambled. Desperate parents, unfamiliar brands, and European imports raised more questions than answers. Since January 2024, one name kept coming up: Kabrita.

Is goat milk-based formula just a trend—or is it a clinically sound option you can recommend with confidence?

In this episode, sponsored by Kabrita, I’m joined by Dr. Ari Brown, board-certified pediatrician, bestselling author of the Baby 411 series, and Kabrita’s Chief Medical Advisor. We break down what makes goat milk-based infant formula different from cow’s milk-based infant formula—and why it might be a better fit for some babies.

What You’ll Learn:

• How goat milk-based infant formula supports digestion and tolerance compared to cow milk-based formula
• The fussy-but-not-allergic infant: when goat milk-based infant formula may be worth trying
• What to say to parents asking about European imports or formula intolerance
• Why goat milk-based infant formula deserves consideration as a first-line option

Whether you’re seeing fussy infants, overwhelmed parents, or simply want to expand your nutrition knowledge, this episode will help you feel more confident navigating today’s infant formula landscape.

Resources:

Download the comprehensive formula feeding eBook adapted from the bestselling book, Baby 411 by Ari Brown, MD, FAAP! Unlock evidence-based insights, best practices, key differences between cow, goat, and soy-based infant formulas, and more. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0klJHr0

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Your patient says, “My neighbor’s on the carnivore diet and looks amazing. Should I try it?” Cue the internal panic. What do you actually say next?

In this episode, Clinical Lipid Specialist Dr. Josh Wageman returns to unpack the dietary chaos surrounding lipids, low-carb diets, saturated fat, and the ever-elusive “best diet.” Whether your patient wants to reverse metabolic syndrome or just “get their cholesterol down,” this conversation will help you separate hype from evidence—and teach you how to respond when patients come in quoting their favorite influencer.

You’ll also hear Josh’s take on popular supplements like fish oil, red yeast rice, and CoQ10—and why creatine may deserve more attention in statin intolerance.

Listen to our previous conversation: Episode 111

Register for the Zoom with Josh on June 25!

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Ilana Kersch was 31, healthy, and working as a dietitian—then she was diagnosed with hereditary stomach cancer and told she needed a total gastrectomy.

In this powerful episode, Ilana shares what it’s really like to live without a stomach—from managing dumping syndrome and rapid weight loss to navigating survivorship and identity after cancer. As both a clinician and a patient, her insights will change how you counsel your own.

Whether you work in GI or not, this one will stay with you.

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49 | The Biggest Cancer Nutrition Myths

56 | Ask the Dietitian: Cancer Nutrition Strategies

57 | Ask the Dietitian: Cancer Survivorship and Nutrition

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RFK Jr. wants to mandate nutrition education in every U.S. medical school—or else schools risk losing federal funding. On the surface, it sounds like a smart move. But as a Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian, I’m here to tell you: it’s not that simple.

In this special Nutrition Newsroom episode, I break down what RFK got right, what he missed, and why nutrition education alone won’t fix our broken system. I also share why dietitians are essential to the solution—and how we can better support both doctors and patients.

If you’re a clinician, dietitian, or just frustrated with oversimplified “fixes,” this one’s for you.

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If your patients are going through the social media rabbit holes about seed oils, you’re not alone. Claims like “pro-inflammatory” and “unhealthy,” are gaining traction—and showing up in the exam room. In this episode we tackle the seed oil confusion head-on. I’m joined by registered dietitian Charlotte Martin, spokesperson for the Soy Connection, to break down the science behind the most common claims.

What You’ll Learn:

• What exactly is a “seed oil”
• The processing seed oils undergo and what science says about hexane
• Whether seed oils cause inflammation
• What to say when patients ask about omega-6 to omega-3 ratios
• Whether cooking with seed oils is unsafe
• Why the “ancestral diet” argument doesn’t hold up
• How to shift the conversation away from fear and toward what actually matters for health

Science, sanity, and solid talking points and resources—so you can address misinformation without shutting down the conversation.

Resources:

Seed Oils Fact Sheet

Soybean Oil Health Brochure

Potential Public Health Risks of Avoiding Seed Oils

Unpacking the Science on Seed Oils: Health Benefits Uncovered

Seed Oils and Health Fact Sheet

A Guide to Cooking Oils

This podcast episode was sponsored by Soy Connection, with support from U.S. Soy.

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