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 takes to rebuild a relationship with food, overcome stigma, and reimagine success in weight management beyond the number on the scale.
This conversation bridges science, behavior, and humanity—offering insight and empathy for anyone navigating obesity care in the GLP-1 era.
Key Takeaways
- What is “food noise”—and how do GLP-1s quiet it?
- Why intuitive eating principles can align with medication-based care
- The stigma dietitians face when living in larger bodies
- Why weight loss alone isn’t the goal—preserving muscle is
- What sustainable nutrition looks like in real life
- How GLP-1s help people finally follow through on their best intentions
About Summer Kessel, RD, CSOWM, LDN
Summer Kessel, RD, CSOWM, LDN is a registered dietitian, GLP-1 nutrition expert, and author of the upcoming book Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life (July 2025). She’s also co-founder of JoinVineyard.com, a virtual platform offering comprehensive obesity care and medication access.
Connect with Summer Kessel, RD, CSOWM, LDN
Pre-order her book: Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life on Amazon
Follow on Instagram: @SummertheDietitian
Learn more: JoinVineyard.com
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