If you’ve ever had a patient training for a marathon (or you are that patient) this episode will change how you think about fueling, injury risk, and longevity in running.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why runners over 35 are uniquely vulnerable to injury, even when they "eat healthy"
• Why so many runners under-consume carbohydrates (and how to explain carbs without triggering fear)
• How inadequate fat intake may increase injury risk
• High-yield screening questions clinicians can ask runners in a short visit
• What RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) really is and why it’s often missed in older athletes
• When sugar and ultra-processed foods actually make sense for endurance athletes

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Ultra Appetites

Resources Mentioned:

Australian Institute of Sport

International Olympic Committee – RED-S Consensus Statement (2023)

RED-S Clinical Assessment Tool

American College of Sports Medicine Joint Position Statement

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Patient-Centered Weight Management | Dr. Robert Kushner on the Six-Factor Questionnaire, GLP-1s, and Lifestyle Counseling

“Eat less, move more” might be the fastest way to lose your patient’s trust, according my my guest Dr. Robert Kushner, a passionate doctor, educator, and researcher who has spent more than four decades improving care for people living with overweight and obesity.

Dr. Kushner shares the framework from his new book, Patient-Centered Weight Management: The Six-Factor Professional Program and Toolkit, including his 27-item Six-Factor Questionnaire designed to quickly identify what’s really driving a patient’s struggles (food environment, time, mindset, movement, self-talk and more). You’ll also hear how lifestyle counseling fits alongside today’s anti-obesity medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists.

If you counsel patients on weight, obesity, nutrition, or behavior change, and you want a time-efficient system you can use in real clinic visits, you'll love this framework.

Resources:

Buy the book! Patient-Centered Weight Management

Connect with Dr Kushner

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What’s missing in obesity care? It’s not another diet plan or more willpower.

In this episode Colleen is joined by Dr. Robyn Pashby, clinical health psychologist and co-author of The New Food Fight, to unpack the mental and emotional side of obesity care (the part most clinicians were never trained to address)

Together, they break down why shame, stigma, and oversimplified “just eat less and move more” messaging continue to derail patient progress, even in the era of GLP-1 medications. Dr. Pashby introduces the powerful concept of food noise vs. shame noise, explains why some patients feel safer seeking care from pop-up prescribing clinics, and shares practical, trauma-informed strategies clinicians can use, even in short visits.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why willpower is the wrong framework for behavior change and weight management
• How to talk about weight without triggering shame or damaging trust
• The difference between food noise and shame noise and why medications don’t fix both
• Language clinicians should avoid (and what to say instead) in weight conversations
• How to support patients on GLP-1 and anti-obesity medications beyond the prescription
• What Health at Every Size gets right and how to practice health at many sizes
• Red flags for disordered eating in patients of all body sizes

If you want patients to stay engaged in care, feel safe coming back, and make sustainable progress, this conversation will give you a new lens

Resources:

Obesity Medicine Nutrition Course - use code POD15 for 15% off!

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The 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans just dropped and the new upside-down food pyramid caused quite the chatter online this week.

In this special Nutrition Newsroom roundtable, Colleen Sloan, PA, RDN, brings together nine nutrition experts to break down what the new guidelines actually are (and what they’re not), what stayed the same, what changed, and what’s missing.

You’ll hear respectful disagreement, real-world clinical concerns, and practical talking points you can use the next time a patient says, “So… butter is healthy now?”

Here’s what we discuss:

• What the Dietary Guidelines are designed to do and how they’re created. Plus what was different about the 2026 process
• Why the new pyramid graphic is creating mixed messages for clinicians and consumers
• The most controversial updates: saturated fat, full-fat dairy, added sugar guidance for kids, new protein targets, and alcohol recommendations
• How to translate all of this into patient-friendly counseling without fearmongering or food shaming
• What experts say the guidelines missed: fiber, cultural diversity, access/affordability, and community surrounding meals

What are your thoughts on the new guideline?

Resources:

Dietary Guideline Advisory Committee Process

Scientific Foundation for the New Guidelines

New Dietary Guidelines

Connect with the experts:

Jennifer Van Zant

Christina Link

Crystal Duque

Barbara Ruhs

Tony Castillo

Marina Chaparro

Krystal Zuniga

Gisela Bouvier

Dustin Moore

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Today’s episode is a mashup of my favorite moments, quotes, and “clinic gems” from the year. These are the tools that made conversations easier, built more trust, and helped patients actually follow through… and I’m bringing all eight of them with me into 2026.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• The simple mindset shift that instantly reduces clinician burnout
• The question that uncovers barriers faster than any advice ever will
• How to start tough conversations about weight without creating defensiveness
• The one identity-based exercise that helps patients move beyond the scale
• The exact line I use to avoid feeling cornered by those last-minute “oh by the way…” questions

Resources Mentioned:

Obesity Medicine Nutrition Course - use code POD15 for 15% off!

132 | It’s Not Your Job to Make Patients Change with Staci Belcher

67 | Is Your Patient Noncompliant or Just Struggling? with Laura Koller

68 | The Right Way to Talk Weight with Nina Crowley

134 | Weight Doesn’t Equal Worth, But It Still Impacts Health with Dr Doron

Sneak Peek Week Mini-Series (Goal-Weight Exercise with Jeannie Boyer)

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"What’s good for the heart is good for the brain." Can better cholesterol management in midlife actually lower your patient’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest Josh Wageman, PhD, PA-C, a clinical lipid specialist who studied cholesterol disturbances in Alzheimer’s disease. Together, we unpack how cholesterol, APOB, APOE4, insulin resistance, and statins intersect with Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline, and what clinicians can do now to protect brain health long before symptoms appear.

Plus, a peek at emerging therapies (including GLP-1 receptor agonists and lipid-centric approaches) and how a metabolic lens is reshaping future Alzheimer’s treatment.

Resources Mentioned:

Josh's New Book

117 | What’s the Best Diet to Lower Cholesterol?

111 | HDL = Good, LDL = Bad? It’s Not That Simple.

80 | The MIND Diet: What To Eat For Brain Health

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GLP-1 medications are changing the game in obesity care. Patients are losing weight, feeling full faster… and often eating less overall. But less food can also mean less muscle, unless we guide them toward the right nutrition.

In today’s episode, we unpack how clinicians can better counsel patients using anti-obesity meds, and how nutrient-dense, affordable options like pork can support satiety, muscle maintenance, and sustainable weight loss.

In this episode, we cover:

• How GLP-1 medications affect hunger, fullness, and food preference
• What makes a protein “high quality” — and why that matters for preserving lean mass
• How pork compares to other proteins like chicken, tofu, and beef when it comes to:
• Nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and thiamin
• Satiety and fullness
• Affordability and accessibility
• How to assess whether a patient is meeting protein needs — even with a reduced appetite
• The “Pork + Plants” strategy and why pairing protein with fiber supports GLP-1 success

This episode is brought to you by the National Pork Board’s Pork & Partners healthcare professional community, helping clinicians reframe the role of lean pork in a healthy diet. You can join here!

Resources Mentioned:

Episode 109: Is Pork More Nutritious Than You Think

Lean Pork Guide

Pork Comparison Guide

Role of Pork for Patient’s Using GLP-1s

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Menopause nutrition and weight management aren’t as simple as “eat less, move more.”

In this episode, menopause expert and RD Dr. Su-Nui Escobar breaks down what’s really driving midlife weight changes and what clinicians should focus on instead.

What You’ll Learn:

• How fluctuating estrogen affects fat distribution, metabolism, inflammation, and cardiometabolic risk
• Why traditional weight-loss advice fails during perimenopause
• High-impact nutrition strategies: protein targets, fiber, anti-inflammatory foods, realistic portions
• Intermittent fasting in midlife
• Key nutrient priorities for women on GLP-1s

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Sui-Nui

122 | How to Support Patients on Obesity Medications

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