In this episode, we dive into the complex world of nutrition management following pneumonectomy—a rare but high-risk surgical procedure that requires expert nutrition care.
Join Stacey Pelekhaty, MS, RD, CNSC, as she shares her clinical expertise on the metabolic demands, nutrition strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration needed to support patients through recovery. From optimizing energy needs to managing complications, Stacey offers practical insights that every nutrition professional should hear.
Hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC, this conversation is a must-listen for dietitians working in critical care, surgery, and nutrition support. Recorded 7/19/25.
Disclosure: Deanne Branstetter is a former employee of Compass Group, North America (ended May 3 2025), paid participation in Experts Insight Meeting 6/2025 Foodminds and Almond Board of California.We’re celebrating a remarkable career and looking ahead to the future of nutrition leadership!
Join us on the DNS Podcast as we sit down with Deanne Brandstetter, MBA, RDN, CDN, FAND — reflecting on her retirement from Compass Group North America, her role as the incoming President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the power of standardizing clinical nutrition practices across healthcare systems. Hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC, this episode was recorded on 7/19/25.
Disclosure: Michelle May, MD, is the founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training and author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series.
In this episode of the Dietitians in Nutrition Support (DNS) Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Michelle May—physician, mindful eating expert, and founder of Am I Hungry?—to explore the transformative power of weight-inclusive care in clinical nutrition practice. Dr. May shares her personal journey from yo-yo dieting to developing a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to patient care. You’ll learn how to shift away from weight-centric models, address weight stigma in healthcare, and integrate mindful eating and Health at Every Size® (HAES®) principles into nutrition support and medical nutrition therapy (MNT). This episode was recorded on 6/23/25 and hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.
🔗 Show Notes & Resources:
📄 Peer-Reviewed Article:
Mauldin, K., May, M., Clifford, D. (2022). The consequences of a weight‐centric approach to healthcare: A case for a paradigm shift in how clinicians address body weight. Published in Nutrition in Clinical Practice. Read here
🧠 Bias Awareness Tool:
Take the Weight Implicit Association Test
Go to “Project Implicit Social Attitudes” → Click “Go” as guest → Select “Weight IAT”
📚 Health at Every Size® Framework:
Learn more at ASDAH – Association for Size Diversity and Health
What we eat matters—but emerging research suggests that when we eat is just as critical. Timing meals in sync with the body’s circadian rhythm may influence metabolism, sleep, and even long-term health outcomes.
In the latest episode of the DNS Podcast, we’re exploring the intersection of circadian rhythm, chrononutrition, and home nutrition support with leading expert Dr. Hassan S. Dashti—Assistant Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
🎙️ Join us as we discuss:
✅ How food timing influences metabolism and overall health
✅ The role of circadian rhythm in parenteral and enteral nutrition support
✅ Practical strategies for optimizing patient care
✅ Cutting-edge research on sleep, nutrition, and health outcomes
Tune in for insights that could transform how we approach nutrition support! 🎧 This episide was recorded on 6/16/25 and hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.
What’s in a word? More than you might think.
In this thought-provoking episode of the DNS Podcast, Terese Scollard, MBA, RDN, joins us to challenge a commonly used term in nutrition support—“bridle.” We explore how language influences perception, practice, and patient care.
A must-listen for dietitians, clinicians, and anyone working in enteral nutrition. Access Scollard's letter to the editor at https://doi.org/10.1002/jpen.2430. This episode was hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 5/5/25.
Disclosure: Bridget Storm is the owner of Storm Nutrition Support Study.
Thinking about becoming a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)? Don’t miss our latest episode: “Preparing for the CNSC Examination” featuring Bridget Storm, MA, RD, LDN, CNSC—nutrition support expert, educator, and owner of Storm Nutrition Study Support.
In this Q&A-style conversation, Bridget shares practical tips for exam prep, study resources, common pitfalls, and time management strategies for busy professionals. Whether you're just starting to think about certification or deep into your study plan, this episode is packed with insights to help you succeed. This episode was recorded on 5/7/25 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC. Recorded: May 7, 2025
In our latest DNS podcast episode, we chat with Egondu Onuoha, MS, RD, CDN, IBCLC, RLC, CDCES, GPC, FAND, FILCA —healthcare executive and former Academy board member—about how AI is transforming nutrition assessments, predictive analytics, and personalized care plans.
Join us as we explore how AI is enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of nutrition assessments, the most promising tools available to clinicians, and the potential of predictive analytics to identify patients at risk of malnutrition. We’ll also tackle challenges like implementation, ethical considerations, and maintaining evidence-based care in an AI-driven world. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 4/14/25.
Disclosures: Dr Taylor has received funding for research from National Institutes of Health, US Department of Agriculture, National Institute on Disability, Independent Living,and Rehabilitation Research, National Cattleman’s Beef Association, American Dairy Association Mideast and Abbott Nutrition.
What does the future of dietetics look like? We’re talking tech, trends, and transforming healthcare with Dr. Christopher Taylor, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND — dietitian, professor, researcher, and national leader in nutrition policy. From where nutrition and dietetics is going, how data translates into practice, and what it means to be a dietitian in a rapidly evolving world. Dr. Taylor also shares his experience serving on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, a dynamic group focused on evaluating and translating science that will shape the world of food and nutrition. This episode was recorded on 4/12/25 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.
DNS DPG is thrilled to introduce you to our current chair, Nikki Kendrick, MDA, RDN, CNSC and incoming chair, Beth Peterson, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, CNSC. We have a unique opportunity to sit down and reflect on the current program year and look ahead at upcoming opportunities. This episode was recorded on 3/4/25 and was hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.
Disclosure: Rory Pace discloses she is employed by Patient Care America, serves as a consult with Ardelyx and Akebia, is a speaker with Vitaflow, and a stockholder with Amgen.
Our latest podcast dives into the critical connection between nutrition support and nephrocardiology, exploring how beside clinicans can enhance outcomes for patients with cardiorenal conditions. Listen in as we chat with Rory Pace, MPH, RD, CSR, FAND, FNKF, as she breaks down evidence-based nutrition interventions, discuss real-world clinical applications, and share insights that can transform patient care. This episode was hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, CNSC, FAND and was recorded on 3/10/25.
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In the US, acute pancreatitis leads to about 275,000 hospitalizations per year, and about 15-20% of these cases are considered severe. For patients who develop a severe case of pancreatitis, the mortality rate is a whopping 40%.
Our guest today is registered dietitian and nutrition support specialist, Amy Berry, MS, LD, RD, CNSC , to discuss her experiences with this patient population. This episode is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 2/6/25.
How often have you found yourself standing in an outpatient clinic or rounding in the ICU, having the same conversation that you swear you’ve had a thousand times? Sometimes clinical dietetics can feel like Groundhog Day where you find yourself sharing the same evidence-based messages over and over again, but the information seems to fall on deaf ears. Join us as we chat with Dr. Gina M. Masullo, PhD on how to reframe the conversation to yield better results. This episode was hosted by Christina Rollins MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and recorded on 2/1/25.
In this episode, we cover unanswered questions from the FNCE® 2024 educational session “Finding Balance: The Dietitians Practical Guide to Fluid and Electrolyte Management.” This session was the DNS Spotlight Session at FNCE 2024 held as part of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 5-8, 2024. Joining us is one of the session speakers, Kristen Quisenberry, MS, RD, CNSC. This episode was recorded on 1/25/25 and is hosted by Christina Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.
Our guest today is registered dietitian, Krista Yoder, here to talk with us about food as medicine - a relatively new concept that aims to improve health and well-being by providing access to nutritious food. Join us as we discuss this concept including the role of the US Department of Health and Human Services, impact to patient access to nutritious food and what dietitians in particular need to know to be successful in this new space. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 1/15/25.
Disclosures: The Oley Foundation content and programs are not endorsed by DNS DPG or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Andrea Taylor, RD, CNSC, brings over 17 years of expertise in nutrition support, with more than seven years in inpatient settings and over nine years in home nutrition support, to her current role as Manager of National Advocacy with the Oley Foundation. She applies her extensive experience to enhance patient-centered care and is passionate about integrating the patient perspective into both clinical practice and clinician education, ensuring a more empathetic and effective approach to nutrition support. Balancing her full-time passion on a part-time schedule, Andrea enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two children. This episode was recorded on 12/8/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.
Listen in as we discuss volume based enteral feeding across the care spectrum, including risks and benefits, caregiver impact and dietitian order writing. Julie has 30 years of experience as an RD in a variety of settings and currently works for Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services, specializing in nutrition support. Julie is past President of CSPEN and volunteers with ASPEN on the self-assessment committee and Enteral Nutrition Practice committee. She is also active with the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, serving on the RD-AP Advisory Panel and Exam Writing committee. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND , CNSC and was recorded on 12/7/24.
In this episode, we explore micronutrient considerations for persons living with chronic kidney disease, including risks, medications, laboratory monitoring and tips for completing effective nutrition screening and assessments in this patient population. Melissa Prest DCN, RDN, LDN, is the founder and owner of Kidney Nutrition Specialists based in Seattle, WA. Her past experience includes working as the Foundation Dietitian for the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois and in a dialysis center providing medical nutrition therapy for individuals treated with renal replacement therapy. This episode was recorded on 11/13/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.
Disclosure: DNS DPG does not endorse the Duke University Clinical Nutrition Fellowship program. Our topic for today’s episode is micronutrient considerations following lung transplant. Lung transplant is a surgical treatment option for some patients living with end stage lung disease. According to the American Lung Association, the intent of this procedure is to replace diseased lungs with healthy lungs in an effort to improve quality of life for people who have medical diagnoses such as COPD, cystic fibrosis and pulmonary fibrosis. Our guest, Jenny Harrington, MPH, RDN, CNSC, is a dedicated and accomplished dietitian with experience in clinical nutrition and management. She currently serves as a Dietitian II at the University of California, San Diego, where she plays a crucial role in pre-and post-transplant nutrition assessments and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care and outcomes. This episode was recorded on 11/9/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.
Disclosures: Nicolette Burzawa, RD, LDN, CNSC is employed by Option Care Health. She is not speaking on behalf of Option Care Health, and any opinions she expresses are her own and not necessarily those of her employer, Option Care Health.
In this episode, we explore the psychosocial impact of parenteral nutrition. Listen in as our guest and host share personal experiences related to this topic. Nicolette is a Chicago-based home nutrition support dietitian where she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide care and management to home TPN patients. She is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and expertise through national speaking and research and recently published an article on the Psychosocial Impact of Home Parenteral Nutrition in the April 2024 issue of DNS DPG Support Line. This episode was recorded on 10/26/24 and is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC.
Our guest in this episode is registered dietitian nutritionist, Christan Bury, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, joining our latest podcast series exploring practical applications for medical equipment. Her expertise – ultrasound. Christan is a nutrition support dietitian from the Cleveland Clinic where she has worked in critical care for the last 12 years. She specializes in post-surgical patients and solid organ transplant. This episode is hosted by Christina M. Rollins, MBA, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, CNSC and was recorded on 10/15/24.
