In The Know With Nina

What happens when the doctor is the patient?

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Dr. Jeremy McConnell—a triple board-certified physician in Sleep, Family, and Obesity Medicine—who shares his powerful story of growing up with obesity, navigating stigma in healthcare, and ultimately turning lived experience into clinical impact.

Together, they explore the nuance of identity as both clinician and pati...

How do you know if you experience food noise—and why does it matter?

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Dr. Michelle Cardel, PhD, MS, RD, Chief Nutrition Officer at WeightWatchers, to explore the concept of food noise—those persistent, intrusive thoughts about food that aren’t driven by hunger—and why understanding it is critical in today’s obesity care landscape.

Together, they dive into the scie...

What happens when appetite suppression, food noise reduction, and early satiety become part of a patient’s new normal?

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Melissa Mitri, MS, RDN, a seasoned dietitian and expert health writer, to explore how nutrition strategies must evolve as patients begin medication-based obesity treatment. From protein and meal timing to food noise and side effect management, t...

What if the number on the scale is the least interesting thing about your health?

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Dr. Molly Lupo, DNP—owner of Lupo Preventive Medicine and host of the More Than Weight Loss podcast—for a powerful and practical conversation on body composition, women’s health, and redefining success in weight management.

Dr. Lupo shares how she uses her seca body composition anal...

Episode Description

What happens when a single number—like body fat percentage—starts to define an athlete’s worth?

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Dr. Robyn Whitehead, a sports psychologist and exercise physiologist, to unpack a recent article in the NYT/The Athletic on “Football, Fat, and a Culture of Fear: Some Weigh Themselves Multiple Times a Day” Together, they explore how misused metrics...

What happens when a single number—like body fat percentage—starts to define an athlete’s worth?

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley is joined by Dr. Robyn Whitehead, a sports psychologist and exercise physiologist, to unpack a recent article in the NYT/The Athletic on “Football, Fat, and a Culture of Fear: Some Weigh Themselves Multiple Times a Day” Together, they explore how misused metrics, outdated coaching...

There’s a lot of chatter—and even more confusion—about what it really means to support patients on obesity medications.

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley welcomes Summer Kessel, RD, CSOWM—widely known as @SummertheDietitian—for a deeply personal and refreshingly honest conversation. Summer blends clinical expertise with lived experience as both a GLP-1 patient and provider. Together, they explore what it tak...

There’s a lot of chatter—and even more confusion—about what it really means to support patients on obesity medications.

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley welcomes Summer Kessel, RD, CSOWM—widely known as @SummertheDietitian—for a deeply personal and refreshingly honest conversation. Summer blends clinical expertise with lived experience as both a GLP-1 patient and provider. Together, they explore what it tak...

In this conversation, Dr. Nina Crowley, discusses Obesity Care Week (March 4-8, 2024) with James Zervios, VP and Chief of Staff for the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). 

#ObesityCareWeek will focus on the ‘5 Principles of Obesity’ and advocating for the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act on Capitol Hill.

They discuss the importance of addressing weight bias in healthcare, the complexity of insurance processes, and the role of comprehe...

This podcast episode with Karli Burridge and Nina Crowley explores comprehensive obesity care, highlighting the chronic nature of obesity, language challenges, and anti-obesity medications. They introduce the MEANS Model (Medical treatment, Emotional well-being, Activity, Nutrition, Sleep) and emphasize evidence-based practice, body composition analysis, and personalized care. The episode underlines avoiding simplistic views and bi...

Dr. Nina Crowley interviews Carah Horn, the metabolic and bariatric surgery coordinator at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida. Carah discusses their recent MBSAQIP accreditation site visit, emphasizing the integration of surgical and medical components in their program. They stress the importance of personalized treatment plans, continuity of care, and including behavioral support and exercise for long-term success. Carah h...

In this episode, Dr. Nina Crowley engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Renee Rogers, PhD, FACSM, a senior scientist at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Rogers recently presented at the ACSM 2024 Annual Meeting in Boston, MA, alongside renowned experts Dr. Caroline Apovian and Dr. John Jakecic, focusing on ‘Focusing and Positioning Physical Activity and Lifestyle Modification in the Context of Contemporary Anti-Obesit...

Dr. Nina Crowley and sleep expert Dr. Audrey Wells discuss the connection between sleep, obesity, and pediatrics. They address the myth that weight loss alone resolves sleep apnea, highlighting the need to treat sleep disorders comprehensively. Dr. Wells underlines the critical role of sleep in health and discusses using body composition analysis to assess sleep apnea risk. The conversation advocates for ongoing evaluations to ensu...

Nina Crowley and Kelly Broadwater discuss the overlap of higher weight patients and eating disorders, drawing from Broadwater’s book “BariEDucated.”

They highlight the need to recognize eating disorders in higher weight individuals, advocate for an integrated health model, and discuss the challenges posed by anti-obesity medications. The importance of multidisciplinary care, thorough screening, and equipping healthcare professionals...

Dr. Nina Crowley interviews Kate Fuss about using body composition scales at Banana Bariatrics for a holistic patient assessment. They discuss the importance of metrics like fat mass and muscle mass over just weight, and how trend visualization aids patient motivation, especially post-bariatric surgery. The conversation covers post-surgery challenges and the aftercare program, highlighting personalized support for bariatric surgery...

Dr. Nina Crowley interviews Jeff Young, a strength and conditioning expert, about integrating exercise into medical treatment plans for comprehensive care, discussed at the upcoming Obesity Medicine Association Meeting in Denver.

They emphasize the need for standardized fitness terminology, building trust between healthcare and fitness professionals, and educating consumers.

The conversation also highlights the importance of individu...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Nina Crowley interviews Dr. Nowreen Haq, who specializes in transgender endocrinology and obesity medicine. They discuss the challenges of managing obesity in transgender individuals undergoing gender affirmation therapy and emphasize the need for personalized and precise approaches. Dr. Haq highlights the potential use of bioimpedance techniques to monitor body composition changes and mentions consider...

Join us for an insightful and engaging podcast episode with Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) advocates, Nina Crowley, Kristal Hartman, and Shelly Vicari as they discuss the upcoming OAC YWM (Your Weight Matters) convention.

In this episode, they share their excitement about the event, diving into topics like weight bias in healthcare, patient advocacy, and the power of connecting with a supportive community. Learn about the impressive...

Dr. Nina Crowley engages in a critical conversation with Dr. Emily Dhurandhar, Chief Scientific Officer of Obthera about the impact of menopause on body changes and well-being. Dr. Dhurandhar provides valuable insights into Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), highlighting its cardioprotective effects and its role in redistributing body fat. The conversation delves into the physiological changes during menopause, emphasizing the impo...