# 53: Gretchen Zimmermann, MBA, RDN, CDCES, CSOWM, DipACLM - MEDIA / Health Tech

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Podcast: [Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-connection-by-dr-kristen-hicks-roof-7641165)
Published: 2026-06-24T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Kristen Hicks-Roof interviews Gretchen Zimmermann, a spokesperson and cardiometabolic and digital healthcare expert. They discuss Gretchen's journey from a career in skincare to becoming a registered dietitian and her transition to roles in digital healthcare and as a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. They also explore the impact of AI in healthcare and the future of dietitians in the evolving healthcare landscape. The conversation covers the role of scientific evidence and data in healthcare, the integration of lifestyle medicine into clinical practice, the significance of career pivots and entrepreneurship, the importance of networking and saying yes, and the future of nutrition and AI. Takeaways Career transitions in nutrition Role of dietitians in digital healthcare and AI integration Scientific evidence and data play a crucial role in healthcare decision-making. Lifestyle medicine is an essential component of clinical practice and patient care. Chapters 00:00 Introductions and Virtual Connections 05:39 Role in Digital Healthcare 20:31 The Role of Scientific Evidence and Data 25:36 Lifestyle Medicine and Clinical Practice 32:39 The Future of Nutrition and AI Connect with Gretchen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-zimmermann-17736117/ Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/ Check out the Nutrition Connection website https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

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