One in six couples struggle with fertility challenges. While determining the cause for infertility can be challenging, making the right diagnosis is crucial for proper treatment.  Chelsea Dishong, a Registered Dietitian with both professional expertise and personal experience,  joins us to explain the role of nutrition in overcoming infertility. With a particular focus on the misunderstood and often misdiagnosed condition of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), in this episode, you'll learn the critical differences between HA and PCOS, the impact of BMI on fertility, and why the right diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.

Key Takeaways:
- Learn the difference between PCOS and HA and why an accurate diagnosis matters.
- Understand why having a period is important for health, beyond fertility.
- Nutrition strategies for someone with HA
- Delivering a message of resilience and optimism for those grappling with infertility.

Learn how simple lifestyle and nutrition changes can reignite the body's reproductive functions and give hope to those facing infertility. Having a period is more than just about fertility—it's about bone health, heart health, and brain health.  Join us to learn how to empower patients with the right nutritional advice to restore their fertility.

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Instagram | @fertility.period.recovery
https://www.nutritioninrhythm.com/

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"Oh by the way, he's really picky. What do I do?" Does your heart sink when you hear this question? If we're being honest, does it make you want to roll your eyes? Navigating picky eating is a massive topic and is such a challenge in the pediatric world. In this episode, pediatric nutrition experts Colleen and Amber equip you with solutions to help overwhelmed parents of picky eaters. You'll learn practical tips, strategies, and food recommendations to help pediatricians empower families to navigate mealtime challenges and promote healthy growth and development in children.

Key Takeaways:

• Introducing fun and playful mealtime experiences to encourage exploration of new foods
• Using food exposures and food play to increase familiarity with unfamiliar foods
• Incorporating high-calorie foods like avocado, half and half, and Nutella to support underweight children's growth
• Avoiding labeling children as picky eaters and reframing discussions around weight gain to focus on overall nutrition and development
• Implementing one strategy at a time to avoid overwhelming families and children with too many changes at once

Connect with Amber | Littles Nutrition 

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I believe that for every setback there is an opportunity for both our patients and us to grow stronger and be more capable in the future. In today’s episode, we'll explore why diets fail and how we can help the patient refocus their mindset to learn that failures are an opportunity for growth. I’ll give you 10 ways to shift your patient’s mindset about themselves and their dieting journey. When patients find themselves stuck in a cycle of dieting failures, it's crucial for you to approach the situation with empathy and understanding.  Avoid assuming the patient is “noncompliant or lazy” and instead assume they want to be successful; something is just getting in the way of them sticking to their new behaviors. 

If you're a primary care provider looking to enhance your nutrition counseling skills or simply seeking a refresher, join me as we make our patients healthier, one exam room at a time!

7 Traps of Goal Setting
End Emotional Eating

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I’d argue that postpartum is one of the most emotionally and physically challenging times in a woman’s life.  In this episode, we're joined by special guest, The Postpartum Dietitian, Taylor Leon, to tackle common myths surrounding post-baby body expectations and strategies to combat the pervasive "bounce-back" culture. We need to be advocating for self-care and embracing the unique postpartum journey for each of our patients.

Key takeaways include:

• Shift the mindset: Foster self-love and acceptance amidst societal pressures.
• Promote Nutrient-dense eating: Opt for protein-rich, high-fiber foods to support healing and energy levels. Fad diets only add to the stress of being a new mom.
• Practical tips: Learn easy meal ideas and strategies for busy moms. 
• Supporting weight loss: Encourage balanced eating and mindful movement over restrictive diets.

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Whether you're a healthcare provider or a mom navigating the postpartum period, this episode offers valuable insights to promote holistic well-being.

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Does the topic of nephrology and kidney function give you PTSD? For most of us in primary care, nephrology probably wasn’t your strong point in school. And even now in practice, if we’re being honest, we cringe if a patient asks us about a renal diet. What is a renal diet anyway? Is it the same as a kidney diet or a dialysis diet? Don’t worry friend, because today, I am joined by Renal Dietitian, Samantha Podob to break down the kidney diet and what role potassium, sodium and phosphorus have on kidney health. 

Episode Highlights:

• Defining a Renal Diet: Understand exactly what nutrients are the focus of a renal diet and why the patient’s kidney function dictates what needs to be restricted or not.
• The role of Dialysis: Learn how a patient’s dietary needs may change depending on their treatment. 
• Dispelling Myths: Learn the truth behind common misconceptions about foods like potatoes, citrus fruits, and tomatoes in renal diets.
• Practical Nutrition Tips: Discover actionable strategies for patients, including managing sodium, potassium, and phosphorus intake.
• The Power of Plant-Based Diets: Explore the benefits of incorporating plant-based foods into renal diets and how it can support kidney health.
• Preventive Measures: Gain valuable insights into protecting kidney health through hydration, balanced diets, and lifestyle choices.

Resources Mentioned:

1.  How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label with a Focus on Kidney Health
2. Starting a Business Simplified Podcast

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According to James Clear, "bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change." 

Today's episode will:

• Teach you how to guide your patients in creating a system for change, that will actually work. 
• Show you how to lead your patient to set achievable goals.
•  Learn the 7 traps of goal-setting and how to avoid them. 
• Walk through a simple exercise to do with your patients that make achieving their goals doable!  

What sets your patient's heart on fire when they think about their future?  What gets them excited?  Is it a number or a metric? I honestly doubt it. It's probably a feeling or a result of achieving that number. Patients probably imagine the way they feel: free, confident, loved, happy, energetic, sexy. That's the magic of goal-setting.

If you're a primary care provider looking to enhance your nutrition counseling skills or simply seeking a refresher, join me as we make our patients healthier, one exam room at a time!

Listen to Beyond BMI to see why measuring metrics beyond weight are crucial.

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“I realized the thing I was doing was going to be taken from me, and I felt out of control.” In this inspiring episode, we peak into the world of eating disorders, discovering the silent battles fought by patients behind closed doors. Hear of a brave young woman’s touching story of silence and secrecy to restoration and recovery. Her journey sheds light on this easy-to-miss disease to help clinicians reframe the way we talk about a patient’s diet and weight. This is a motivating story you won’t want to miss. 

Questions Answered:

1. Were there any specific events or triggers in your life that you believe contributed to the development of your eating disorder? 
2. What are some common misconceptions or stereotypes about eating disorders that clinicians should be aware of when discussing weight and diet with patients
3. What were the early signs or moments when you realized you were struggling with an eating disorder? 
4. Could you provide guidance on how healthcare professionals can approach the topic of weight with sensitivity, especially when discussing it with patients who may have eating disorders or a history of them?
5. What specific questions can providers use to better understand their patients' relationships with food and body image, without triggering anxiety or defensiveness?
6. What was your experience with recognizing the need for assistance, and what led you to seek support?

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1 in 36 children have autism. If you work in pediatrics, I can guarantee that you are faced with questions about selective eating and mealtime meltdowns. For today's episode, I brought the expert in feeding neurodivergent kids back on the podcast. Breta Alstrom provides useful strategies to help even the most cautious eater learn to try new foods.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How sensory progressions and food chaining can be used to expand the child's food preferences
• What key micronutrients might be missing in the child's diet and what you can do about it
• Unique techniques to overcome mealtime stress and anxiety
• Realistic expectations of the child's feeding journey and how a positive mealtime environment fosters exploration and joy

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Online | Nourishedtogether.com

Resources:
Food Chaining for Feeding Challenges
National Autism Association
Autism Speaks 

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What diet should I go on? Have your patients ever asked you this? As with most questions about nutrition, the answer, truly depends. Join me, Colleen Sloan, on the fifth episode of this 10-part series where I provide a review of the most common diets for weight loss. I'll help you determine which one would be appropriate for the patient sitting in front of you.

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Listen to episode 4: Understanding Macronutrients
US New Best Diets: https://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-diets-overall

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In honor of American Heart Month, I am joined by Registered Dietitian, Michelle Rothenstein, to share invaluable insights and practical tips for healthcare providers to support patients with cardiovascular disease. From deciphering cholesterol levels to navigating popular diets like keto and carnivore, Michelle breaks down complex nutritional concepts into actionable advice.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the nuances of cholesterol levels and how dietary choices impact heart health.
• Exploring the effects of popular diets like keto and carnivore on lipid levels and overall heart health.
• Emphasizing the importance of sustainable and implementable dietary changes for long-term cardiovascular wellness.
• Highlighting the significance of comprehensive risk assessment, including labs beyond the standard lipid panel, for early detection and prevention of heart disease.

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https://entirelynourished.com/

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