#224 RD Colleen Sloan: How To Speak To Your Physician

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Nutrition and Life podcast! In today’s show, host Lisa Franz is joined by Colleen Sloan, a dynamic dietitian, PA, and nutrition coach, for a practical deep-dive into building a healthier relationship with food, navigating clinical nutrition conversations, and letting go of the number on the scale.

Colleen shares invaluable expertise about advocating for your health in short clinical appointments, the art of curiosity-driven nutrition counseling, actionable strategies for picky eaters, and the importance of celebrating non-scale victories. Whether you're a provider hoping to connect more deeply with patients or someone looking to improve your personal well-being, this episode is packed with actionable advice and empowering mindset shifts for your health journey!

So, grab a notebook or settle in for a walk—this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Timestamps Overview:

• [00:00] – Introduction & Colleen’s Message for Listeners
• [01:05] – Colleen’s Journey to Dietetics and Medicine
• [03:36] – The Realities of Short Clinical Appointments
• [04:45] – Setting Priorities and Maximizing Patient-Provider Time
• [06:22] – How Lists Empower Your Healthcare Visits
• [10:05] – The Power of Patient Preparation
• [11:30] – Nutrition Conversations: Gaining Permission, Asking Curiously
• [13:12] – Assessing Habits: Meals, Drinks, Sleep, Stress & Movement
• [18:41] – Reflective Listening & Personalized Health Change
• [24:21] – Beyond the Scale: What to Track for True Well-being
• [26:50] – Labs, Life Goals, and Non-Scale Victories
• [30:03] – Strategies for Picky Eaters & Incorporating More Nutrition
• [35:39] – Lisa and Colleen on Gradual Taste and Habit Change
• [39:16] – The Exam Room Nutrition Course: Content & Modules
• [40:06] – Wrapping Up: Self-Worth, Positive Self-Talk & Final Thoughts

Connect with Colleen Sloan:

• Instagram: @examroomnutrition https://www.instagram.com/examroomnutrition/
• Website: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/

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Stay healthy, stay curious, and remember: You are enough! See you next week on The Nutrition and Life Podcast.