Dietitians in Nutrition Support: DNS Podcast

🤖 Patients are already using AI to ask questions about home parenteral nutrition. So what happens when they do?

On the latest episode of the DNS Podcast, Christina Rollins explores Artificial Intelligence and Home Parenteral Nutrition: A Patient and Research Perspective.

Christina is joined by Regina Barrera Flores, RDN, whose research compares AI-generated responses with healthcare provider responses to home PN questions, and Bethany Johnson, a patient advocate living with short bowel syndrome and home PN.

The conversation explores:

🔹 Why patients are turning to ChatGPT and Claude for health information
🔹 What AI gets right, and where it can fall short
🔹 The risks of misinformation in home PN
🔹 How AI could support health literacy and patient education
🔹 What patients should and shouldn’t use AI for
🔹 What the future of AI in nutrition support might look like

Patients are already asking the questions. How can clinicians help ensure they’re getting safe, accurate information?

Human milk handling, formula preparation, and pediatric nutrition support continue to evolve as new evidence and technologies emerge. In this episode of the DNS Podcast, host Christina Rollins sits down with Wendy Phillips, MS, RD, LD, FAND, FASPEN; Antoinette "Toni" Maraglino, MS, RD, CSP, CDN; and Laura Serke, RD, CSPCC, LD, IBCLC—the editors of the newly released 4th Edition of Infant and Pediatric Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities.

Together, they discuss the inspiration behind the new edition, the most significant updates, advances in human milk and formula safety, implementation strategies for healthcare facilities, and what nutrition support professionals, NICU clinicians, pediatric dietitians, and milk preparation teams can expect from this essential reference.

This podcast episode is sponsored by Avanos Medical, the makers of MIC-KEY® Feeding Tubes.

In this episode of the DNS Podcast, Stephanie Dobak, MS, RDN, LDN, Clinical Dietitian at the Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center, sits down with host Christina Rollins to discuss how expanding the role of the registered dietitian can improve patient care for individuals living with ALS.

Listen in as we discuss the critical role of enteral nutrition throughout the ALS disease course, Stephanie's experience becoming credentialed to perform routine G-tube exchanges, and how interdisciplinary collaboration makes this innovative practice possible. This episode is a must-listen for dietitians, nutrition support clinicians, and healthcare professionals interested in advancing patient-centered care and the evolving scope of dietetics.

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In this episode of the DNS Podcast, Christina Rollins talks with Ashley DePriest, RDN, about how professional involvement can strengthen careers, build leadership skills, expand networks, and give dietitians a voice in the future of the profession.

They discuss choosing the right organizations, finding opportunities that fit your schedule, developing leadership skills, advancing your career, and becoming an advocate for dietetics and nutrition support.

Whether you're a student, early-career dietitian, or experienced professional, discover how taking one small step toward involvement can open unexpected doors.

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How can we strengthen nutrition support education across medical training? In this episode of the DNS Podcast, Christina Rollins talks with Diane Nowak, CNSC, APRD, about the evolution of nutrition support education, persistent knowledge gaps, interdisciplinary collaboration, and what the future could look like for medical students, residents, and fellows.

Listen now and join the conversation about shaping the future of nutrition support education and patient care!

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This episode is sponsored by Ironwood. Listen in as host Christina Rollins explores the patient experience of living with short bowel syndrome (SBS) alongside the clinical management of this complex condition.

Joining the conversation are Marion Winkler, PhD, RD, LDN, CNSC, an expert in nutrition support, and Michael McCormack, who shares his personal journey living with SBS. Together, they discuss nutrition support, quality of life, patient-centered care, and practical strategies for supporting individuals with SBS.

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In this special collaboration between the Dietitians in Nutrition Support and Pediatric Nutrition Dietetic Practice Groups, we explore why understanding the patient perspective is essential to delivering truly patient-centered nutrition care.

Host Christina Rollins is joined by Beth Gore, CEO of the Oley Foundation, and Michele Spurlock, a pediatric nutrition support expert, to discuss the realities patients and caregivers face while managing enteral and parenteral nutrition at home.

Together, they share insights on transitioning from hospital to home, addressing gaps in care, building trust through better communication, incorporating patient goals into care plans, and the powerful role of peer support and community engagement. This conversation highlights how listening to the patient voice can help dietitians provide more compassionate, practical, and effective nutrition care that improves both outcomes and quality of life.

Resources:

• Oley Foundation
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Resources

Tune in for valuable lessons every dietitian can apply to strengthen patient relationships and enhance nutrition support care.

In this live DNS Podcast recorded on 6/3/2026, host Christina Rollins is joined by a multidisciplinary oncology team to explore how strong interdisciplinary relationships optimize enteral nutrition care. This session will examine real-world strategies for improving collaboration across disciplines, from feeding tube decision-making and placement to monitoring, troubleshooting, and care transitions. Panelists discuss communication gaps, role clarity, shared decision-making, and leadership behaviors that foster a culture of coordinated, patient-centered care.

Speaker Bios:

Gabrielle Raucci, MS, RD, LDN is an oncology dietitian at OSF Cancer Institute, providing nutrition care across the cancer continuum. She specializes in enteral nutrition support and feeding tube management, co-developed an enteral nutrition skills lab for dietitians, and serves as President-Elect of the Central Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Gabrielle earned her master's degree from Illinois State University and was recently named Central Illinois Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year.

Jeanna Brouwer, RD, CSO is a board-certified oncology dietitian with more than 13 years of experience supporting patients throughout cancer treatment and survivorship. She has developed numerous educational programs for clinicians and is especially passionate about enteral nutrition, patient advocacy, and improving feeding tube processes from planning through home initiation.

Jessica Williams, APRN is an advanced practice registered nurse with otolaryngology at OSF HealthCare. She specializes in ear, nose, and throat care, partnering with patients to identify underlying causes of their conditions and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans focused on compassionate care.

Nicole McKinley, MS, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist at OSF St. Francis Medical Center with more than 30 years of experience in head and neck cancer, voice, and swallowing disorders. She serves as OSF’s head and neck cancer content specialist, mentors clinicians and students, and is dedicated to restoring voice, swallowing function, and quality of life.

Catherine Bailey, RN, OCN is an Oncology Nurse Navigator at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center specializing in head and neck cancer survivorship. She helped develop OSF’s START survivorship program and supports patients through education, support groups, and care coordination. Catherine has published and presented nationally on oncology navigation, survivorship, and advance care planning.

Learn more about all things nutrition support at dnsdpg.org.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing healthcare, and dietitians are uniquely positioned to use these tools to strengthen evidence-based practice, improve efficiency, and support better patient care. In this episode of the DNS Podcast, host Christina Rollins sits down with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Keiy Murofushi to explore how clinicians can effectively use AI platforms and open evidence tools in clinical nutrition practice.

Together, they discuss what “effective prompting” really means, common mistakes clinicians make when using AI, and practical strategies for accessing and interpreting systematic reviews, practice guidelines, and other evidence-based resources. Keiy also shares insights on balancing efficiency with accuracy, integrating AI into daily workflows, and maintaining ethical and responsible use of these evolving technologies.

Whether you are AI-curious or already experimenting with these tools, this episode offers practical guidance to help dietitians confidently navigate the future of nutrition support and evidence-based care.

Malnutrition is more than a diagnosis. It is a critical factor influencing outcomes, recovery, and survival, especially in cardiac transplant patients. In this episode of the DNS Podcast, we focus on identifying and treating malnutrition in patients with advanced heart failure and those undergoing heart transplantation. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential to support metabolic stability, optimize surgical outcomes, and improve recovery. Host Christina Rollins is joined by Lena Beal, RDN, a nationally recognized critical care dietitian with over 25 years of experience in high acuity nutrition support. With deep expertise in heart failure and transplant nutrition, Lena shares practical, real world strategies for managing some of the most complex patients in clinical care.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to recognize early signs of malnutrition in cardiac transplant patients
• How to assess nutrition status when intake data is limited or unreliable
• Approaches to micronutrient deficiencies in high risk cardiac populations
• Strategies to support patients before and after transplantation
• How to advocate for nutrition as a priority within the multidisciplinary team

This conversation reinforces an essential message. Nutrition support is not supportive care. It is lifesaving medicine.

In this episode of the DNS Podcast, we explore ostomy care and nutrition support with Kaitlyn Batista, RDN, CNSC. From understanding the differences between ileostomies and colostomies to managing high-output ileostomies, Kaitlyn shares practical strategies to prevent complications and support long-term success. The conversation highlights key nutrition considerations, patient education across the care continuum, and the role of enteral and parenteral nutrition. Listeners will also gain insight into interdisciplinary collaboration and how dietitians can improve outcomes and quality of life for patients living with ostomies.

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In this special DNS Podcast episode, we spotlight the transition of leadership within the Dietitians in Nutrition Support practice group. Join us as we chat with outgoing Chair Beth Peterson, RDN, and incoming Chair Austin Webb, RDN, as they reflect on the journey of leadership, share lessons learned, and look ahead to the future of DNS. From advancing clinical excellence to strengthening member engagement and shaping the next generation of dietitians, this conversation highlights both the challenges and opportunities that come with leading a dynamic professional community.

You’ll hear:
• Beth’s reflections on her time as Chair and the impact of her leadership
• Key accomplishments and challenges that shaped her tenure
• Austin’s vision for the future of DNS and priorities for the year ahead
• Insights on how clinicians can get involved and grow within the field

Whether you are a seasoned nutrition support professional or just getting started, this episode offers inspiration, perspective, and a call to action. Learn more at dnsdpg.org.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the upcoming transition to ICD-11 and what it means for documenting and diagnosing adult malnutrition, soon to be termed undernutrition, beginning in 2027.

Developed by the World Health Organization, ICD codes shape how conditions are defined, documented, and reimbursed worldwide. With ICD-11, adult undernutrition will align with the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) framework, meaning clinicians and organizations need to start preparing now, including EMR updates in 2026.

Joining us is Stacy Pelekhaty from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center. We discuss what’s changing, documentation and reimbursement implications, practical preparation steps, and how this shift strengthens the value of nutrition care.

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Feeding critically ill patients is anything but simple. Between proning, sedation, procedures, and constant interruptions, nutrition support in the ICU often falls short, despite strong evidence and best intentions.

In our latest DNS Podcast episode, Christina Rollins is joined by Susy Cohen, a critical care dietitian who has led measurable improvements in enteral and parenteral nutrition through practical, protocol-driven, interdisciplinary approaches.

🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:
• Feeding prone patients
• Early enteral nutrition for intubated patients
• Rate-based feeding to improve adequacy
• Collaborating with pharmacy to ensure appropriate PN use

If you work in critical care nutrition—or want strategies that actually work at the bedside—this episode is for you.

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The latest DNS Podcast episode features Anisha Chhibber, MS, RDN, CNSC, FAND, and highlights what it takes to bring indirect calorimetry from concept to clinical practice.

In this episode, Christina Rollins speaks with Anisha about her mini-grant journey, implementing indirect calorimetry at her institution, developing policies and procedures, coordinating vendor and interdisciplinary training, and collaborating with respiratory therapy to educate staff. They also explore how bedside implementation can evolve into abstract submission, ongoing skill development, and future research—particularly in the surgical ICU population.

This conversation showcases how dietitians lead meaningful, sustainable change through education, collaboration, and practice-based innovation.

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Stem cell transplant patients face significant GI challenges that make nutrition support complex—and critical. In this episode, I’m joined by Katie Harper, MS, RD, CNSC, an expert in oncology and blood and marrow transplant nutrition, to break down best practices for transitioning patients from parenteral nutrition (PN) to enteral nutrition (EN).

We cover:
• When nutrition support is needed during transplant
• Key challenges with PN
• How to assess readiness for EN
• Practical strategies for successful PN-to-EN transitions
• The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration

A must-listen for dietitians and clinicians supporting stem cell transplant patients.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.

Malnutrition in hospitalized patients is common, costly, and often missed—especially in those with complex disease states. In this episode, we take a clinically focused look at how dietitians can better identify malnutrition in liver disease and why early, accurate diagnosis matters for patient outcomes.

Our guest is Dr. Janette Hasse, a nationally recognized expert in critical care and transplant nutrition, FNCE presenter, longtime Editor-in-Chief of Nutrition in Clinical Practice, award-winning clinician, and leader of a large transplant nutrition team. With more than four decades of experience, she breaks down the evidence and real-world considerations shaping malnutrition diagnosis today.

We discuss:
✔ Why patients with liver disease are uniquely vulnerable to malnutrition
✔ Limitations of traditional assessment methods in complex populations
✔ The emerging role of CT imaging for body composition analysis
✔ How updated GLIM criteria and terminology changes are impacting practice
✔ Confusion around using AAIM vs GLIM and how clinicians can navigate both
✔ Practical documentation strategies for care and reimbursement
✔ Actionable clinical pearls for bedside dietitians

Whether you work inpatient, outpatient, transplant, GI, or critical care, this episode offers insight into how dietitians can strengthen the diagnostic process and advocate for better nutrition care.

Listen now and access additional resources at dnsdpg.org.

Disclosure: Brittney Patterson is employed by HealthLeap, an AI Malnutrition start-up.

Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence is changing the way dietitians work in hospitals and critical care? In this episode of the DNS Podcast, host Christina Rollins sits down with Brittney Patterson, MS, RD-AP, CNSC, a seasoned clinician and nutrition informatics expert.

Brittney shares her decade-plus experience in critical care and nutrition support, and how she now helps dietitians harness AI and EHR data to:

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Quickly identify and prioritize malnourished patients

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Streamline workflows for faster, safer care

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Enhance clinical decision-making without replacing the dietitian’s expertise

From her innovative work at Stanford Health Care to her role at HealthLeap, Brittney bridges the gap between clinical practice and cutting-edge technology, showing how AI can truly empower dietitians and improve patient outcomes.

Whether you’re a dietitian curious about informatics, a healthcare professional navigating AI integration, or simply fascinated by the future of clinical nutrition, this episode is packed with insights, real-world examples, and practical takeaways.

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Where do our evidence-based guidelines actually come from? In this episode, Christina Rollins sits down with researcher and educator Dr. Amy Ellis to unpack the real process behind developing EAL and ASPEN guidelines.

You’ll hear:
🔍 How evidence is gathered, graded, and translated into clinical recommendations
⚠️ The challenges of conducting nutrition research—especially when RCTs aren’t feasible in critical care
🧠 Practical tips for evaluating research articles
🚩 How to spot predatory journals before they mislead your practice

If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the gap between research and clinical decision-making, this episode is for you.

Visit dnsdpg.org to access a ton of nutrition support related resources, network with clinicians across the globe, and apply for funding to support your next great research project!

Hands-on training is transforming how dietitians learn and lead in nutrition support. Join host Christina Rollins as she talks with Jeanna Rich, RD, CSO and Gabrielle Haskell, MS, RD, LDN from OSF Cancer Institute, who share how they developed an interactive Enteral Nutrition Skills Lab to strengthen real-world enteral nutrition skills, boost collaboration, and improve patient care.

Continue learning at dnsdpg.org. Be sure to check out Gabby and Jeanna at the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Spring Symposium on March 20 - 21, 2026. Registration is open at https://www.eatrightillinois.org/annual-spring-assembly.