Join me on this week's episode of A Beautiful PA Life Podcast for a beautiful conversation with Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RDN. We discuss the lack of nutrition education in medical education and the need for healthcare providers to develop counseling skills to effectively address patients' nutrition concerns. Colleen also highlights the importance of listening to patients and tailoring nutrition advice to their specific needs and goals. In this conversation, Colleen emphasizes the importance of nurturing healthy relationships with food and encouraging individualized approaches to nutrition. She highlights the need for clinicians to take a step back from prescribing and instead work hand in hand with patients to understand their struggles and provide personalized support. She discusses her podcast, Exam Room Nutrition, where she interviews registered dietitians and covers a bunch of nutrition topics. Colleen emphasizes the importance of supporting and empowering other women and PAs, and she believes that a beautiful PA life involves making a positive impact on patients' lives and pursuing passions outside of clinical practice.
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Today’s Podcast Guest
Colleen Sloan is a pediatric Physician Assistant (PA) and Registered Dietitian (RD) dedicated to promoting healthy habits among children and families. Recognizing the gap in nutrition and medicine, she founded the podcast "Exam Room Nutrition." Through her podcast, Colleen aims to empower healthcare professionals to have more impactful conversations about nutrition. Her ultimate goal is to renew how clinicians approach nutrition. When she's not working, Colleen enjoys spending quality time with her daughter, Leila, and their two dogs. She loves a good cup of coffee, immersing herself in books, and staying active through exercise.
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