If you’ve ever had a patient complain about brain fog, forgetfulness, or mental fatigue, you’re not alone. Cognitive health isn’t just a concern for aging patients—it affects everyone, from kids in school to busy professionals juggling a million tasks.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jenna Stedman, a Cognitive Performance Dietitian, who breaks down the science of brain health and what we can do to support it—starting with food.

What You’ll Learn:

• The top nutrients that support memory, focus, and mental clarity
• The solution to "brain fog" that people completely miss
• The Brain Power Plate—a simple way to build meals that boost cognition
• The facts about smoothies

Plus, practical tips you can share with patients—so they don’t reach for energy drinks when food is the real solution.

Resources & Links:

• Episode 80 | The MIND Diet: What To Eat For Brain Health
• Dr. Stedman’s Brain Power Plate breakdown
• Blog: 9 Questions to Ask About Cognitive Health
• Connect with Dr. Stedman: masternutritionlab.com | LinkedIn

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Have you ever had a patient do everything right—take the meds, follow your nutrition advice—yet they’re still struggling with symptoms? Chronic issues like reflux, IBS, and fatigue aren’t always solved with a prescription. So what’s missing?

In this episode, I sit down with Shefaly Ravula, PA-C, founder of Precision Gut Health, to bridge the gap between conventional and functional medicine. We break down what’s science-backed, what’s pseudoscience, and how busy clinicians can incorporate functional nutrition without overcomplicating patient care.

Key takeaways:

• The biggest misconceptions about functional medicine (hint: it’s not all supplements and detoxes)
• The labs your patients might need—but we often overlook
• Why a one-size-fits-all diet doesn’t work and how to personalize nutrition advice
• Simple gut health strategies to help patients—without defaulting to PPIs
• The 5R Framework to gut healing

If you’ve ever wondered whether functional medicine is just a rebrand of wellness trends—or if there’s real science behind it—this episode is for you.

Connect with Shefaly: Precision Gut Health | Instagram @precisionguthealth

Functional Nutrition Certificate through IFNA

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

Patients are overwhelmed with nutrition misinformation—“toxic foods", hormone imbalances, and glucose spikes. In this episode, I sit down with Barbie Boules, a Registered Dietitian who specializes in brain health and metabolic wellness, to bust the biggest myths your patients are hearing—and what you can say to set the record straight.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Why “toxic” and “chemical” food fears are misleading
• The truth about hormones and weight loss
• Whether CGMs are useful for patients without diabetes
• The biggest nutrition priorities for midlife women

Connect with Barbie:

https://www.barbieboules.com/

Episode 11 | Be Radiant: Overcoming Nutrition Challenges for Women Over 40

Episode 67 | Is Your Patient Noncompliant or Just Struggling?

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Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.