In The Know With Nina

• Episode 57:Adapting Nutrition for GLP-1 Weight & Health Care

  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, they discuss how to personalize care for better outcomes.Key TakeawaysNutrition is crucial for long-term obesity careIndividual responses to medications vary significantlyChronic treatment is often necessary for sustained resultsMeal timing and spacing can improve effectivenessFood quality > calorie quantityGLP-1s can help reduce food noise and boost focusTracking body composition enhances motivationPersonalization is key to nutrition successManaging side effects supports medication adherenceHCPs play a vital role in supporting behavior changeAbout Melissa MitriMelissa Mitri is a Registered Dietitian and weight loss expert with over 18 years of experience. She owns Melissa Mitri Nutrition, a virtual practice specializing in sustainable weight loss, and also works as a freelance writer and consultant for health and wellness brands. Melissa helps patients on GLP-1s adopt healthy habits to maximize benefits and minimize side effects.How to Connect:🌐 Visit Melissa's website: https://melissamitri.com/ 🔗 Connect with Melissa Mitri on LinkedIn📎 GLP-1 Cheat Sheet for HCPs

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• Ep. 56: Beyond the Scale: Women, Weight & Body Composition

  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 analyzer in clinical practice to move the focus away from weight alone. By tracking muscle, fat mass, visceral adiposity, and trends over time, she empowers women to reclaim their health journeys with individualized, data-informed care. Together, they unpack the emotional history many women have with the scale, explore the role of hunger hormones and GLP-1 medications, and offer practical strategies for building trust, motivation, and muscle—at any age.Key Takeaways• The relationship with the scale runs deep, especially for women.• Shifting from weight to body composition can be empowering.• Medication can play a pivotal role in managing obesity.• Understanding hunger hormones helps reframe blame and build trust.• Strength training is essential for long-term health and muscle preservation.• Motivational interviewing and group support boost engagement.• seca’s Treatment Tracker helps personalize care with trend-based visual data.• Patients love seeing their progress in muscle gain and body fat reduction.• Reframing expectations is key in long-term weight management.About Dr. Molly LupoDr. Molly Lupo is a nurse practitioner and the founder of Lupo Preventive Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She specializes in women’s health, weight management, and preventive care, and hosts the More Than Weight Loss podcast. As a seca user, Dr. Lupo integrates body composition data into her patient visits to offer individualized care, increase self-efficacy, and support behavior change through visual progress tracking.How to Connect with Dr. Lupo📲 Instagram: @drmollylupo🎧 Podcast: More Than Weight Loss with Dr. Molly Lupo – episode 70 with Dr. Nina Crowley🌐 Practice Website: www.mollylupo.com

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• Ep. 55: Mental Health, Motivation, and Meaningful Metrics in Sports

  Episode DescriptionWhat 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 practices, and harmful language around body composition can erode trust, motivation, and mental well-being in athletes.They offer a more compassionate, evidence-based path forward—one rooted in athlete-centered care, motivational interviewing, and inclusive communication. When used responsibly, body composition can move beyond shame and surveillance to become a tool that supports performance, protects mental health, and empowers individuals to pursue meaningful, personalized goals.Key Takeaways:Why relying on body fat % alone can harm athlete trust and performanceThe mental health toll of outdated coaching practices and body surveillanceHow motivational interviewing builds connection and long-term buy-inThe importance of athlete-centered language and personalized coachingWhat gyms and personal trainers can learn from sports psychologyHow to use body composition as a tool—not a threat—for education, support, and empowermentAbout Dr. Whitehead: Dr. Robyn Whitehead is a sports psychologist, exercise physiologist, and professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. With a background in both clinical and athletic settings, she’s passionate about inclusive, person-centered care that values mental and physical health equally. She teaches motivational interviewing and psychology of sport and exercise to future health and performance professionals.How to Connect with Dr. Whitehead: Instagram: @dr_robyn_whitehead

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• Ep 54: Live and Learn: Dietitian Real Talk on the GLP-1 Life

  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 TakeawaysWhat is “food noise”—and how do GLP-1s quiet it?Why intuitive eating principles can align with medication-based careThe stigma dietitians face when living in larger bodiesWhy weight loss alone isn’t the goal—preserving muscle isWhat sustainable nutrition looks like in real lifeHow GLP-1s help people finally follow through on their best intentionsAbout Summer Kessel, RD, CSOWM, LDNSummer 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, LDNPre-order her book: Living Your Healthiest Semaglutide Life on AmazonFollow on Instagram: @SummertheDietitianLearn more: JoinVineyard.com

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• Ep. 53: Peptides, Products & Promises: Cutting Through the Hype

  Peptides. GLP-1s. “Natural” alternatives. The supplement aisle is booming—but so is the confusion. Dr. Nina Crowley reconnects with Dr. Jacqueline Jacques—naturopathic doctor, Fellow of The Obesity Society, and long-time leader in the wellness and natural products space. Together, they unpack the rise of consumer interest in peptides and products marketed for weight loss, particularly in the context of GLP-1 medications.This conversation cuts through the hype and gets to what’s real, what’s risky, and what’s full of potential—offering insights for both clinicians and industry professionals trying to guide patients with integrity.Key TakeawaysWhat are peptides, really? A quick science refresher—and where media is getting it wrongThe truth behind GLP-1 supplement claimsThe role of nutrition in supporting patients on obesity medicationsThe growing opportunity to support lean body mass with supplements like protein, creatine, and HMBWhy muscle preservation is vital for aging, off-ramping meds, and overall metabolic healthWhy evidence-based, patient-centered care must guide our approach in a noisy, evolving marketAbout Dr. Jacqueline JacquesDr. Jacqueline Jacques is a Naturopathic Doctor, Fellow of The Obesity Society, and a seasoned expert in the wellness and natural products industries. With over 25 years of experience—including early work with bariatric nutrition and multivitamin innovation—she brings a unique, multidisciplinary lens to conversations about obesity care, supplements, and integrative health.Connect with Dr. JacquesLinkedInInstagram

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