The RD2BE Podcast

"This episode is part of our mini series featuring the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, otherwise known as ACEND. We are creating this series to clear up confusion and common misconceptions about ACEND and its relation to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the Commission on Dietetic Registration. We are also in a transformative phase of dietetics...

"This episode is part of our mini series featuring the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, otherwise known as ACEND. We are creating this series to clear up confusion and common misconceptions about ACEND and its relation to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the Commission on Dietetic Registration. We are also in a transformative phase of dietetics...

We are excited to feature Bennett Suber, MS, RDN, LDN, as she shares her experience working as a renal dietitian. Bennett is a current Facility Administrator and Division Lead Dietitian for Davita Kidney Care and has had the opportunity to grow significantly as a dietitian throughout her roles in the company. She oversees the operations of multiple dialysis facilities, managing diverse teams and f...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Cheryl Bacon, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND, Director of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetic Internship Director at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. We featured her before to discuss the UChicago Ingalls Memorial Dietetic Internship (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Pkcr64vlM), but this week we are discussing Dr. Bacon's unique experience pursuing a doctor...

Welcome back to another week of the RD2BE Podcast! We were thrilled to have Denice Ferko-Adams, MPH, RDN, LDN, FAND join us to share her unique story as an accomplished dietitian in the corporate wellness and consulting space. Join us for an insightful interview to discover how Denice's career evolved from clinical dietetics to pioneering corporate wellness, including her journey from working...

Susan Finn, PhD, RD, FADA, CEO of Finn/Parks & Associates, is a renowned figure in the food, nutrition, and health sector. She has held leadership positions in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Past President and Foundation Chair) and worked to promote nutrition support in healthcare during her 30-year tenure with Ross Products Division of Abbott Laboratories. Dr. Finn has received numer...

Terri Raymond, MA, RD, CD, FAND, is an accomplished dietitian in the space of leadership, business management, and a trailblazer for dietitian consulting. With a background in both business and healthcare, Terri led a regional contract food service company and later founded her own successful consulting firm. She's also made significant contributions to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,...

This week we had a great discussion regarding social media and communications in the dietetics space with Leah McGrath, RD, LDN. She is the founder of Build Up Dietitians, a global social media presence dedicated to promoting science-based nutrition messages (recently celebrating it's 10 year anniversary!). Over the years it has been a great network for dietitians, students, and allied health...

This week we sat down with Dr. Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND, 2023-2024 President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is currently an associate professor and the director of nutrition programs at the University of South Florida College of Public Health. In this episode, we learn more about Wright's background and what led her to her current role as president. We discuss how RD2BE...

Welcome back to another week of the RD2BE Podcast! This week, Melissa highlighted Ericha Grace MS, NDTR. Ericha is a nutrition and dietetics technician, registered and regulatory scientist where she provides business support and nutrition labeling expertise for a variety of brands in the food industry. Ericha shares her story and highlights the diverse pathways you can take within the dietetics pr...

We are excited to continue featuring influential NDTRs and RDNs that are paving the way for increasing awareness and resources in dietetics. This week we sat down with Marie Lorraine Johnson, MS, RDN, LD, CPT, former NDTR, to share her story and why she founded The NDTR Spotlight. The NDTR Spotlight aims to... 1. "Inspire students to enter the field of dietetics." 2. "Highlight Diet...

Happy 2024! RD2BE took a little break to recharge and we are excited to kick off the new year introducing a well underrepresented group of dietetics, Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians, Registered (NDTRs)! We are also introducing a new podcast co-host, Melissa Shaban, NDTR, who is also an RD2BE and currently a graduate student. In this episode, we highlight NDTRs, specifically Sami Hupp, who has...

This week we are excited to feature not just a second, but a third career dietitian Jessica Beardsley, MS, RDN, LDN! She began her switch to what is now dietetics while pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Before owning her current business, Jessica Beardsley Nutrition LLC, and pursuing the RD credential, Jessica held a 4 year career in graphic design which she adored. However, her calling wa...

Barb Mayfield, MS, RD, LDN, FAND is a well-renowned nutrition communicator who has applied her passion in many successful formats including Toastmasters, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Purdue University, and her own private practice. In this episode, she provides great insight and advice for how students can become an effective nutrition communicator, especially with Communicating Nutriti...

We are excited to feature the other face of EatWell Exchange, Ashley Carter, MS, RD, LDN to discuss her unique path to becoming a registered dietitian! This is a great episode to not only come full circle with learning about EatWell, a nonprofit focused on culture as being the center of nutrition education, but also Ashley's 9 year journey toward becoming an RD, where she began her career not...

EatWell Exchange: https://www.eatwellexchange.org/ Nourish Through Nutrition: https://www.nourishthroughnutrition.com/ Jasmine is currently working as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist residing in Raleigh, North Carolina. She believes in a realistic approach to improving nutritional habits for a better quality of life. Her interest in nutritio...

We are beginning a new "season" of the RD2BE Podcast with new and exciting guests, branching out from successful Registered Dietitians and program directors (don't worry, we will keep doing those too!). We are kicking it off with Brooke Harter, current RD2BE and founder of The Dietitian Lab. We cover great and inspiring topics about her path to switching careers, starting and managin...

We are concluding our year-long journey of program director spotlights with Lisa Englander Landes, MPH, RD, Program Director of Children's Hospital Colorado Dietetic Internship. This standalone DI offers two unique concentrations: Pediatrics and Adult Acute Care! This is a great program for those who want a robust clinical experience as well as exposure to other unique aspects of dietetics suc...

Welcome back to this week's supervised practice program/DI feature! This week we are featuring the University of Minnesota's Dietetic Internship program with Therese Liffrig, MPH, RDN, LD. They provide two unique concentrations: Eating Disorders & Medical Nutrition Therapy. They offer a standalone option for those who already have a master's degree as well as have the option to app...

We are closing in on our last chunk of dietetic internship program showcases. This episode we are featuring Angela Franklin, MS, RD, LD, Program Director of the VA St Louis Healthcare System Dietetic Internship. She discusses not only application and program specific information, but she dismantles a lot of misconceptions regarding Veterans Affairs dietetic internships as a whole. For more informa...

We are switching up the supervised practice program features and welcomed Dr. Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, RD, LD, CSCS to our podcast! He has such a unique and inspiring background that we just had to share with RD2BEs. He is currently the Director of Lifestyle Medicine at Suvida Health, but he holds so many cool experiences and expertise in nutrition and exercise. He is a professional chef, a str...

We love featuring graduate and supervised practice programs that offer affordability, flexibility, while still prioritizing RD2BEs education. This week we did just that, featuring SUNY Oneonta's online MS Nutrition-Dietetics degree program! This is a one-year, get er done, combined supervised practice and graduate program option for students aspiring to become a registered dietitian. It offers...

This is Part 2 of our series with Dr. Josephine Connolly-Schoonen where we take a deep dive into her professional career. This is a great episode to listen to if you need guidance or mentorship towards figuring out the right path for you when both pursuing the Registered Dietitian credential and beyond. As mentioned in her program feature, Dr. Connolly-Schoonen is Director of the Nutrition Divisio...

Dr. Jospehine Connolly-Schoonen is an incredibly accomplished dietitian and is Chief of the Nutrition Division as well as Dietetic Internship Director at Stony Brook University. We will have a two part series featuring both her programs' highlights as well as a deep dive into her professional life. In this episode, we focus on Stony Brook University's Dietetic Internship/FEM Program and sh...

Welcome back to another week of the RD2BE Podcast! We are excited to present a new format to experiment with for showcasing dietetic internship programs. Jenna does a deep dive into the Eastern Colorado Health Care Systems Dietetic Internship that is a rather new and exciting program! It is based in Aurora, Colorado and has the flexibility of offering a standalone 10-month track and an 18-month co...