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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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

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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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.