Exam Room Nutrition: Where Busy Clinicians Learn About Nutrition

I’m the first one to call out "trendy" wellness approaches, so when I heard about cycle syncing, I was hesitant to say the least. Today's episode explores cycle syncing - a practice of aligning lifestyle habits with the different phases of the menstrual cycle. This approach helps women adjust their diet, exercise, and social activities in alignment with the four phases of the menstr...

Colleen sits down with Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, to break down the essential 6-question screening tool designed to help providers confidently assess feeding challenges in minutes. You'll learn how to spot red flags early, make informed referrals, and better support families while they wait for specialized care. What You’ll Learn: ✅ The 4 Domains of PFD and why they matter in c...

Happy New Year! In this episode, we dive into the science of the Fresh Start Effect and why now is the BEST time to reset and refocus. Plus, I’m sharing my personal strategy for making 2025 a year to remember: reflect, plan, add, and subtract. What You’ll Learn: How to use the Fresh Start Effect to motivate lasting change A framework for goal-setting strategies to inspire your patients My exciting...

It’s the final episode of 2024, and I couldn’t resist putting together a little something special for you—a mashup of the year’s best nutrition moments! From decoding BMI and tackling picky eaters to breaking down lipid panels, the truth about eggs, and understanding infant formulas, this episode is packed with golden tips you can use right away. Click to listen to the full episode here: 31 | Beyo...

Congratulations to LaTasha Berk for winning 1 FREE year of Nutrition Grand Rounds! Thanks for playing Deficiency Detective. In this episode, I share 10 tips for navigating the holidays without derailing your health goals. Any Questions? Send Me a Message Support the show Connect with Colleen: Instagram LinkedIn Sign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week...

Welcome to Deficiency Detective! A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December. Today's episode solves the case of Josh , a 12-year-old with cystic fibrosis, muscle weakness, absent reflexes and poor coordination who is not very good at taking his vitamins.  Let’s see if you can crack...

Welcome to Deficiency Detective! A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December. Here’s how to play: 👉 Listen closely to the scenario in each episode. 👉 Submit your guess for today's patient Fred here: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/josh 👉 Check your email for the answer and actio...

Welcome to Deficiency Detective! A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December. Here’s how to play: 👉 Listen closely to the scenario in each episode. 👉 Submit your guess for today's patient Fred here: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/fred 👉 Check your email for the answer and actio...

Welcome to Deficiency Detective! A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December. Here’s how to play: 👉 Listen closely to the scenario in each episode. 👉 Submit your guess for today's patient Lina here: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/lina 👉 Check your email for the answer and actio...

Welcome to Deficiency Detective! A mini-series for you to solve today’s nutrition mystery. Join me as I share a puzzling patient case every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during December. Here’s how to play: 👉 Listen closely to the scenario in each episode. 👉 Submit your guess for today's patient Sarah here: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/sarah   👉 Check your email for the answer and a...

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out how to expand your child’s diet without resorting to begging, bribing, or full-on dinnertime drama, you are not alone. In this episode, we’re discussing: Why those adventurous infant eaters turn into selective terrors at age 2.  Why forcing or bribing kids to eat never works—and what you can suggest parents do instead. Simple ways to bring fun back to...

Providing diabetes education is tough. Doing it in a 15-minute consult? Even harder! In today’s episode, we’re unpacking a strategy that simplifies nutrition education for healthcare professionals and empowers patients to make healthier food choices: The Diabetes Plate Method. With nutrition playing a foundational role in chronic disease prevention and management, understanding how to present meal...

In today’s episode, we're discussing a topic that often takes a back seat in mainstream health discussions but is a growing concern for both healthcare professionals and their patients: brain health and cognitive longevity. With Alzheimer’s rates rising globally and cognitive decline impacting millions, understanding how diet plays a role in protecting brain function is more critical than eve...

Brittyn Coleman, a Registered Dietitian and Autism expert joins Colleen to discuss practical, research-backed approaches that clinicians can integrate into patient care to support children with autism. Brittyn shares practical ways to navigate picky eating and tips for helping parents integrate dietary changes at home with less stress and more ease. Whether you're a pediatrician, dietitian, o...

Infertility impacts 1 in 6 couples worldwide . Whether you're in fertility medicine or not, odds are you've worked with or know someone on this frustrating, exhausting journey. But what if there was a way to help patients navigate infertility with more clarity, support, and, yes, even hope? In this episode, we’re exploring how a unified, whole-health approach can make a real difference....

Ever had a parent tell you they’re at their wits' end with their child’s picky eating? Or maybe you’ve said the phrase, "Don’t worry, they’ll eat when they’re hungry," and wondered if that’s really the best advice. In this episode, we discuss the psychology behind picky eating and why forcing kids to eat might do more harm than good. I sit down with pediatric feeding expert, Thalia...

You’ve probably heard of weight bias, but have you considered food bias? This is how our assumptions about ethnic foods might be impacting our patients’ care. As healthcare professionals, we can unknowingly categorize cultural foods as “unhealthy” or “junk,” simply based on stereotypes. But here’s the reality: traditional ethnic foods are often far more nutritious and balanced than we give them cr...

Is turmeric the anti-inflammatory miracle it’s hyped up to be? Should vitamin D be on your radar for more than just bone health? Are probiotics worth the price tag, or are they just a trendy gut-health fad? And what about athletic greens—are they the magic bullet for optimal nutrition, or just an expensive daily habit? You’re going to walk away with answers to these questions and learn what to ask...

In this episode of Exam Room Nutrition , we discuss infant feeding challenges that many clinicians encounter in practice. Pediatric providers frequently hear concerns from parents about bottle-feeding, nipple confusion, and difficulties at the breast—and we’ve got you covered with expert insights. Today, we’re joined by infant feeding specialist Mallory, who shares actionable advice on how to supp...

Can you confidently answer your patient when they ask if that greens powder or multivitamin they’re taking is worth it? If you’re feeling unsure, you’re not alone. We didn’t learn about supplements in school  That’s why I’m so excited to have Dr. Douglas Kalman on the show today. He’s a Registered Dietitian and a leading expert in supplement science and regulation. We’ll break down what every clin...

In this episode, we unpack adult sports nutrition with my friend Erik Bustillo, a leading sports dietitian and performance coach. Having known Erik since our undergrad days at FIU in Miami, it’s exciting to bring his expertise to our listeners. Since we’ve recently covered sports nutrition for teens and young athletes, today’s focus is on adults looking to optimize their fitness journey. Grab the...

Ready to level up your teen athletes’ game? In this episode, we’re busting some of the biggest sports nutrition myths that could make or break their performance. If you caught Part 1, you know how vital carbs, protein, and fats are for fueling young athletes. This time, we’re diving into the burning questions parents and athletes have been asking—and we’re giving you the straight answers you need....

In this episode of the Exam Room Nutrition Podcast, I sit down with Amy, a leading sports dietitian and host of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, to unpack the essentials of sports nutrition.  You'll learn the essential aspects of nutrition before, during, and after exercise, strategies for kids with low appetite, hydration tips, and simple snack ideas. Plus, you'll also hear Amy's tak...

Did the title of this episode hurt a little? Are you guilty of telling your patients to just eat less and move more to lose weight? Don’t feel bad, we all are.  Register for the free Motivational Interviewing workshop In this episode of the Exam Room Nutrition podcast, Colleen welcomes Dr. Michelle May, a former family physician and expert in mindful eating. They discuss the importance of shifting...

Do you feel awkward talking about a patients weight? You know you should talk about it, but aren’t really sure when and how? And you definitely don’t want to offend or shame the patient, but you know they really need to make some changes to their health. In this episode of the Exam Room Nutrition podcast, I team up with Nina, a registered dietitian and PhD health psychologist to explore how to dis...