Episode 235: Beyond Misinformation: Science-Based Nutrition with Dr. Joan Salge Blake
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording
Release Date: 04/15/2025
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info_outlinešCheck out Dr. Joanās web page here https://blogs.bu.edu/salge/
šIn this episode of 'Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording,' Jess interviews Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, a nutrition professor at Boston University, award-winning podcast host, and prolific author.
Dr. Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, is a nutrition professor at Boston University (BU), sought after speaker and journalist, and the host of Spot On!, the award-winning, nutrition, health, and wellness podcast. She has received the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has also been awarded the prestigious Whitney Powers Excellence in Teaching Award from the University twice. She has provided over 135 presentations on the topic of nutrition and health to the public and her colleagues.
Dr. Joan is the author of Nutrition & You, Pearson Education (2023). She is seen regularly on Boston 25TV and writes for U.S. News & World Report She has conducted over 3,000 interviews on numerous nutrition topics in media outlets such as: New York Times, Food Network, Newsweek, CNN, Boston Globe, Washington Post, CBS TV.
They discuss Dr. Blake's journey into dietetics, driven by personal experience with unhealthy dieting. The conversation covers navigating media misinformation and disinformation, building public trust as a healthcare professional, and the challenges of creating a successful podcast.
Dr. Blake shares insights on the evolving field of nutrition and emphasizes the importance of translating science into accessible, actionable advice.
šļø Some key points
(00:00) Introduction to Today's Guest
(01:00) Career Path and Inspirations
(01:09) Navigating Media and Misinformation
(01:19) Starting and Running a Podcast
(02:18) Joanās Personal Journey in Nutrition
(04:21) Challenges and Success in Weight Management
(05:15) Communicating Science to the Public
(05:37) Entering the Media Space
(10:46) The Role of Media Dietitians
(13:49) Misinformation vs. Disinformation
(14:53) Public Distrust and Social Media Challenges
(21:33) Maintaining Professionalism and Empathy
(23:44) Reflecting on Childhood and Parenting Styles
(24:24) The Influence of a Psychotherapist Mother
(26:31) Introduction to the Podcast 'Spot On'
(26:59) Debunking Nutrition Myths
(31:04) The Evolution of Nutrition Science
(34:28) Advice for Aspiring Podcasters
(37:22) The Importance of Expertise
(39:13) Concluding Thoughts on Healthy Living
š Connect with Dr. Joan Salge Blake
Website https://blogs.bu.edu/salge/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joansalgeblake/?hl=en
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/joansalgeblake
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