Pursuing Private Practice

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast!   Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Kayla Green, Registered Dietitian, for a conversation about plant-based nutrition, supporting clients with different dietary needs and values, and building a private practice around your passion and expertise.   Jennifer and Kayla explore the many different approaches to plant-based eati...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!   Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Alex Larson, Registered Dietitian, endurance athlete, and owner of Alex Larson Nutrition, for a conversation about sports nutrition, supporting endurance athletes, and building a private practice around your passion and expertise.   Jennifer and Alex discuss what dietitians need to know...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast!   In this special bonus episode, we're switching things up! Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, joins Alyssa Callahan, Registered Dietitian and private practice owner, for a conversation about building a business that evolves alongside your life, navigating the different stages of private practice, and redefining what success looks l...

Welcome to the  Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Kristen Fustos, board-certified pediatric dietitian, for a conversation about pediatric gut health, microbiome testing, and building a private practice around your clinical expertise. Jennifer and Kristen dive deep into the science of the gut microbiome and the business of finding the off...

Welcome to the  Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Marci Evans, Registered Dietitian and Food and Body Imager Healer®, for a conversation about developing confidence in your counseling skills, recognizing when overgiving can lead to burnout, and working through complex clinical topics like food addiction, GLP-1 medications, and weight-inc...

Welcome to the  Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Dr. Katie Smith, Registered Dietitian and certified exercise physiologist, for a conversation about functional nutrition, a holistic approach to health, and building a private practice that supports the season of life you're in. Jennifer and Katie discuss what it really means to look for...

Welcome to the  Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Lindsay Stenovec, Registered Dietitian and Clinical Supervisor, for a conversation about the clinical complexities of endometriosis, how dietitians can best support their clients, and what it looks like to navigate burnout, career pivots, and build a sustainable private practice. In this...

Welcome to the  Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Serena Stewart, Registered Dietitian, running coach, and running nutrition expert, for a conversation about what dietitians need to know about running nutrition, sports nutrition, and building a private practice that evolves alongside your life. Jennifer and Serena explore why so many run...

Welcome to the  Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Chelsea Levy, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, for a thoughtful conversation about caring for clients with diabetes, PCOS, and endocrine disorders through a weight-inclusive approach. Jennifer and Chelsea unpack what weight-inclusive medical nutrition therapy...

Welcome to the  Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Jessica Ward, registered dietitian and eating disorder specialist, for a conversation about faith-based nutrition counseling and what it can look like to bring a client's faith, spirituality, and values into the counseling process. Jennifer and Jessica discuss the nuances of faith-based n...

Welcome to the  Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Amanda Mittman, founder of Happy Valley Nutrition , for a conversation about perimenopause, hormone health, body image, and the role dietitians can play in helping clients navigate midlife with more support, context, and compassion. In this episode, Amanda shares how her own experience wi...

Welcome to the  Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Megan Hadley, nutritionist and owner of  Simple Nutrition , for a conversation about midlife nutrition, body changes, identity shifts, and what dietitians need to understand when supporting clients in this season of life. This conversation is both personal and professional, as both Jennif...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!   Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Rachelle Mallik, reproductive dietitian and founder of The Food Therapist , for a conversation about building a private practice within the reproductive health space, supporting clients through vulnerable seasons of life, and using clinical expertise to create new opportunities in busine...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!   Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Megan Cremins, a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer specializing in Type 1 Diabetes, for a conversation about the value of lived experience, the importance of meeting clients where they are, and how dietitians can build meaningful work in a specialty they care deeply...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!   Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Sharon McCaskill, a private practice dietitian , whose own family's journey with celiac disease sparked a career shift and a mission to support others navigating the gluten‑free world. In this episode, they go beyond the basics of celiac disease and talk about what it actually looks...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!   Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Nicole Randazzo, founder of Bettr Full , a virtual practice with a focus on helping clients navigate nutrition both with and without GLP-1 medications. In this episode, they unpack everything dietitians need to know about GLP-1 medications, how to support clients through both weight...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!   Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Fiona Sutherland, founder of The Mindful Dietitian and an experienced supervisor of dietitians. Together, they explore why supervision is often the missing piece in a dietitian's career, how it can evolve into a meaningful and sustainable business offering, and what it really looks l...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!   Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs , to kick off Season 4 of the podcast. Together, they talk about the wins, the challenges, and the lessons learned in 2025 and how those experiences are shaping their goals for 2026.   Jennifer shares how personal experiences shifted her perspe...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! This episode wraps up Season 3 of the podcast.  Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Hannah Turnbull, founder of NourishED Colorado , a group practice specializing in eating disorders, and a business coach at Values Driven Group . Hannah shares her journey of building and leading a thriving group practice, the challenges...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Charlie Golighlty, founder of Group Practice Partner, a fractional practice management partner for strategic, mission-aligned support. Charlie shares why so many solo clinicians and group-practice owners feel like they're juggling too many hats and constantly putting out fires, and how...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and team member Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, to talk about the COAST stage of business. Join them to discuss the importance of coasting as a business owner, how it can be a strategic and intentional phase, and the benefits it brings to personal and professional life.  When you're a...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and team member Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, to talk about the LEAD stage of business. This stage is focused on the importance of hiring and leading a team. Hear insights on how dietitians can step into leadership roles, overcome the fear of hiring, and build a sustainable business...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and team member Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, to talk about the GROW stage of business. This is a stage where you'll focus on expanding your reach, refining your marketing strategies, and implementing new systems, all while continuing to serve your clients effectively. This stage of...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and team member Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, to talk about the START stage of business, the time where you transition from setting up your private practice to seeing your first clients. We'll explore the emotions, challenges, and action steps involved in this stage, focusing on the...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, as she kicks off the brand new Stages of Business Series with the very first stage: SET UP. In this episode, Jennifer dives into what it really takes to get started - from finding the courage to begin, shifting your mindset for success, and the practical steps to open up a business. This is th...