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Exam Room Nutrition: Practical Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals

Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN | Nutrition Educator
Nutrition
Nutrition Education
Weight Loss
Nutrition Counseling
Weight Management
Behavior Change
Obesity
Picky Eating
Hydration
Cholesterol
Patient Care
Diabetes
Sports Nutrition
Bariatric Surgery
Menopause
Eating Disorders
Child Nutrition
Diet Culture
Gut Health
Bone Health

Nutrition advice is everywhere. Your patients need help sorting through misinformation, and you need practical guidance for communicating nutrition clearly and compassionately. Exam Room Nutrition is the podcast for physician associates, registered dietitians, and healthcare professionals who want to stay current on nutrition and feel more confident counseling patients. Hosted by Colleen Sloan, PA... more

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Latest Episodes

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. 

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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 whic... more

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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. Th... more

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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 Wickenhaus... more

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Recent Guests

Maya Feller
Founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition
Maya Feller Nutrition
Episode: 161 | The Art of Inviting Patients Into Treatment
Joseph Zucchi
Clinical supervisor and physician associate at the Transition Medical Weight Loss Center
Transition Medical Weight Loss, Salem, New Hampshire
Episode: 160 | Inside an Obesity Clinic: GLP-1 Dosing, Plateaus, and Prior Auths
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Episode: 158 | The Nutrition Mistake Every Injured Athlete Makes
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Registered dietitian, private practice owner, nutrition entrepreneur
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Episode: 157 | I Hate Meal Plans: What Dietitians Do Instead
Samantha Barone
Registered dietitian, certified specialist in obesity and weight management, founder of Anchored Nutrition
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Episode: 155 | Unstuck: Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss
Emily Stevens
Endocrinology PA who specializes in diabetes and metabolic health
Endocrinology practice
Episode: 154 | Diabetes in the Age of Social Media: Are Glucose Spikes Really the Problem?
Maria Vallasciani
Registered dietitian, sports nutrition expert, former D1 athlete
Independent practice / nbnutritionusa (as referenced)
Episode: 153 | Teen Sports Nutrition: Adult Nutrition Rules Don't Work
Kate Johnston
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Weight loss coach, Eating Habits for Life podcast
Episode: 152 | Overeating Explained: Hunger, Habits, or Emotions?
Shawna Melbourn
Registered dietitian with over 20 years in eating disorder care; intuitive eating counselor
Private practice / EDforRDs
Episode: 151 | Are GLP-1s Masking Undiagnosed Eating Disorders?

Host

Colleen Sloan
Host of Exam Room Nutrition

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Mary PA-C

    Colleen’s podcast has been a wealth of information for me. She keeps it straight to the point and enjoyable. As someone with not a ton of background in nutrition, I learn something new every episode. A great listen for all medical professionals!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mare Kay
    United States3 months ago
  • Fantastic interview!

    Colleen interviews from a wealth of lived clinical experience, which lends itself to great questions and great insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drbeckster
    United States4 months ago
  • Jane Leverich, MS, RDN

    Colleen does such a good job outlining clear, actionable strategies for practitioners to tackle tough nutrition questions with confidence. Her podcast is super informative and she has a great vibe! Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jane L, MS, RDN
    United States10 months ago
  • So helpful in my practice!

    Colleen, I love that you have created this. It is so engaging and helpful with patient care. I didn’t used to work with weight management patients but now I do and all of your material has provided guidance and direction for me in my visits. I can’t thank you enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KDresen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly recommend!

    The best nutrition podcast out there! The conversations are evidence-based, practical, and always leave you with something valuable to take away. As a recent dietetics graduate, it’s been an incredible resource for refreshing my knowledge on nutrition and staying current on key topics. I always look forward to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GabyRein
    United Statesa year ago

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Evidence-based, easy-to-digest insights for busy providers.
Clear, actionable nutrition coaching for clinicians.
Engaging and credible discussions across nutrition topics.
Consistently helpful tips that translate to real-world care.
Host & guests provide practical strategies you can use with patients today.

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161 | The Art of Inviting Patients Into Treatment
Q: What strategies do you use to help a patient who doesn't cook or has limited time adopt healthier choices?
Focus on what they already buy or have at home, use frozen or canned options with favorable nutrition, and build meals around those ingredients, adding vegetables to create balanced, enjoyable dishes.
161 | The Art of Inviting Patients Into Treatment
Q: How do you begin a nutrition counseling session to make sure it's patient-centered from the start?
Start by asking the patient to prioritize their top concerns for the day, acknowledge their priorities, and then propose two or three additional topics to discuss, creating a collaborative agenda.
155 | Unstuck: Strategies for Sustainable Weight Loss
Q: What do you teach patients regarding sustainable weight loss and maintenance?
Focus on five core anchors—nutrition and eating behaviors, hydration, sleep, activity, and stress management—then tailor which to address first based on the patient, while avoiding overwhelming them by changing too many things at once; emphasize addition over subtraction and use habit trackers to maintain consistency.
149 | Why Kids Feel Anxious Around Food and How to Help
Q: What are two to three strategies to build confidence with eating in families' homes?
Foster a calm mealtime, involve kids in planning and choices, and replace judgmental language with neutral terms and sensory exploration to reduce pressure and gradually expand accepted foods.
149 | Why Kids Feel Anxious Around Food and How to Help
Q: Based on your expertise, how do early childhood experiences shape our lifelong eating habits?
Early feeding experiences create emotional scripts around food that persist into adulthood, influencing how we respond to meals, our self-perception, and our willingness to try new foods; addressing these early patterns with supportive language and a nonjudgmental environment is crucial.

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Clinician-focused, evidence-driven conversations that translate nutrition science into practical patient care. Episodes center on weight management, diabetes nutrition, behavior change, and communicating effectively with patients, often featuring clinicians who blend clinical practice with coaching or research insights. A standout trait is the concise, actionable guidance delivered in accessible language, with guests ranging from dietitians and PAs to psychologists and sports nutritionists. Listeners likely to be busy healthcare professionals seeking quick, real-world strategies for challenging counseling scenarios, including GLP-1 discussions, teen nutrition, and culturally inclusive nutrition messaging.

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