In The Know With Nina

How can clinicians support patients in moving from number-focused thinking to values-aligned goals that feel sustainable and empowering?In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Mind Body Eating Coach Anna Gordon to explore how numbers—weight, BMI, body fat, clothing size—shape self-perception and motivation, and how curiosity and compassion can help patients build a healthier, more grounded relationship with change.Key Takeaways• Numbers like weight, BMI, body fat, and

How can we better understand women’s health, hormones, and body composition during midlife—without pathologizing a life stage or falling for one-size-fits-all solutions?In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley sits down with Dr. Basma Faris, OB-GYN, Culinary Medicine Specialist, and Registered Dietitian, for an empowering conversation about women’s health in midlife. Together, they explore the intersection of hormones, nutrition, and body composition—and what truly personalized,

How can AI enhance education and client engagement without replacing the human nuance of counseling?In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley sits down with dietitian and tech educator Drew Hemler, RD to unpack where AI fits in dietetics today—from chatbots that support the “in-between” moments of care to visualizing complex data like body composition in patient-friendly ways. They dig into AI’s limits, cultural sensitivity, HIPAA considerations, and practical tools clinicians can

How can we better support patients with metabolic liver disease through multidisciplinary care, lifestyle medicine, and emerging treatments like GLP-1s and endoscopic procedures?In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Sheena Batura, MS, RDN, CSOWM, Director of Clinical Programs at Salvo Health. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of metabolic liver disease, highlighting the importance of dietitian leadership, patient-centered care, and healthcare

How can primary care providers move beyond BMI, use body composition meaningfully, and still have compassionate nutrition conversations in the limited time they have?In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Colleen Sloan, PA-C, RD—a dual-credentialed physician assistant and registered dietitian who practices in pediatric primary care in Florida and hosts the Exam Room Nutrition podcast.DescriptionTogether we explore why BMI remains the default in primary care, despite