Empowering Dietitians

The group practice model is becoming increasingly popular, for dietitian practice owners who are experiencing more demand for their services than they can handle, as well as for dietitians looking for some counseling experience and potentially a more flexible job. So why, then, are so many dietitians who move into this space experiencing MORE burnout, rather than less? In this episode I discuss......

In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Notaras, an Australia-based dietitian who specializes in counseling training for fellow dietitians. We discuss...the biggest issues holding dietitians back when it comes to counseling more, and more effectively...how to respect scope of practice and not cross that line over into therapy...and the work Stephanie is doing to empower dietitians with increased...

In this month's reflections episode, I'm talking about confidence -- specifically, the confidence that we need to show up authentically as we are. I share an experience that happened this month that highlighted some of my own challenges when it comes to feeling confident, how I responded to it, and some reminders for us all as we reflect on July and get ready to move into August.  For more co...

In this episode, I'm chatting with Empowering Dietitians Client, Danielle Bublitz. Danielle is a dietitian working in private practice, specializing in eating disorders through an Intuitive Eating and weight-inclusive lens. In this episode, we discuss...how Danielle cultivated resilience to feel confident in the face of fear, mistakes, and uncomfortable situations...the work Danielle has done on b...

In this episode, I discuss...how society (overall, and within dietetics specifically) has set us up to feel stressed about time...the consequences of letting ourselves get too busy and overwhelmed...and 5 of the most common ways time management is contributing to your burnout. Dietitians are experts at staying busy, and if you're struggling with stress, overwhelm, or burn out, how you manage your...

In this episode of the podcast, I'm sitting down with fellow dietitian, Jenna Gorham. Jenna founded The RD Link, a "one-stop-shop" platform for connecting dietitians and brands, to facilitate partnerships and collaborations. In this episode, we discuss....what to do if you're brand new to partnerships and don't know where to start...how to find a brand partnership that feels authentic, not salesy....

In this episode of the podcast, I share...the top 5 goals I set for myself for the summer; how those goals align with my current intentions; and a teeny teaser into how Empowering Dietitians will be transforming over the next 6 months. Hint: doors to my 1:1 support are closing within the next month, so if you've been thinking about reaching out, now is a wonderful time to connect with me about the...

In this episode my dietetic intern Kayla Abella breaks down her strategies for helping parents raise intuitive eaters and how to help kids overcome "picky eating." Kayla reviews Piaget's stages of cognitive development in children, tools and tips for introducing new foods to children, and the importance of empathizing with your child when it comes to meal time. If you are interested in learning mo...

In this episode I am joined by my dietetic student Kayla Abella. Kayla shares all the details of her experience in the dietetic internship along with the highlights, challenges, what it was like to be in the internship during a pandemic, and some tips for her fellow RD to be's. Kayla will be hosting a podcast episode this month so if you would like to hear more about her passions in nutrition stay...

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with the Money Mindset Dietitian, Christine Dyan Thomson, to chat about your role in taking responsibility for your career path, charging clients what your services are worth, and her message for you about your businesses core values. For more information on building an authentic business as a dietitian, connect with Christine on Instagram @money.mindset....

In this episode I wrap up May of 2021 by reflecting and discussing implementing the North Star for 2021, new routines and setting boundaries. If you're ready to cultivate that deeper sense of purpose in your professional life, apply for 1:1 support at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision and connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians.

In this episode, I discuss...the patriarchal roots of diet culture (and why it's such an important link to discuss!)...top red flags to spot diet culture sneaking into unexpected places (including our own practices!)...and a preview of some of the examples of sneaky diet culture I'll be unpacking in more detail in future episodes. This topic is HUGE, so if you find it sparks more questions for you...

In this episode, I am joined by clinical dietitian, adjunct instructor, and business owner, Sara Griffin, MS, RDN, CNSC. Sara shares all the details of her amazing support skills work, along with the work she's doing across the board to empower current dietitians and students alike to feel more confident in clinical. Plus, we chat about her experience in clinical, how she overcame her initial jitt...

In this episode, I chat with Empowering Dietitians client, Renee Mazzotta, RDN CDN. Renee is a NY-based dietitian with a background in LTC who is now starting her private practice. We discuss how supervision compared to her expectations, how her experience in supervision has compared to her prior experiences with traditional business coaches, and what she has learned along the way about herself, t...

In this (longer-than-usual) episode, I'm reflecting on the time I took off from my business in April and what it taught me, updating you on the CDR's credential misuse policy debacle, and really going in depth to share my experience with a troll who challenged the existence of systemic racism on my page. This episode covers how I have chosen to respond to individuals who challenge my values or per...

In this episode, I discuss... What weight loss goals and money goals have in common; The difference between a scarcity versus an abundance mindset around money; And why your frustrations with your work might not actually be about how much money you make.  Dietitians feel underpaid AND undervalued in their work. I don't promise my clients fancy 5-figure launches or 6-figure profits; instead, I...

In this episode, I chat with Jenny Westerkamp, the dietitian behind All Access Dietetics (AAD), a company she started during her own internship with a mission to support RD2Bes and current RDs in their professional journeys. We discuss...how to apply lessons from the internship to our actual careers; why all RDs, even those not in entrepreneurial roles, need to know how to sell themselves (and tip...

In this episode I discuss...the recent controversy over CDR's credential misuse policy; what state licensure has to do with the issue; and what to do if you're feeling frustrated with The Academy. Note, I do refer in this episode to the book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" and so there is a small section with explicit language in it. I give you a head's up when it's coming if you want to ski...

In this episode I discuss...both nature and nurture as it relates to RDs who struggle to give themselves permission to rest, how to use intuitive eating skills to inform your decision making process in terms of rest vs pushing through, and how to actually make the right decision for YOU at any given moment. For more support learning how to rest and avoid burnout, connect with me on Instagram @empo...

In this episode of the podcast, I discuss...the shortcomings and opportunities of National Nutrition Month, how our larger patriarchal system shows up in our field, and what changes we can make as a profession to redefine ourself in more inclusive, ethical, sustainable ways. To continue this conversation, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians, or learn more about how I support RDs ju...

In this episode of the podcast, I'm chatting with Lauren Bickford, fellow RD, supervisor, and certified intuitive eating counselor. In this episode, we discuss...how Lauren has created a safe space for HAES/IE interested RD2bes to feel less alone...-why compassion, empathy, and perfectionism is a perfect storm for social justice advocacy BURNOUT...the importance of becoming the dietitian of your o...

In this episode, I discuss...why I am considering dropping out of grad school (and how hard a decision that is for me as a type A perfectionist!), how I used my values to clarify the decision making process for myself, and the reminder that you can be a strong, independent, feminist woman and NOT actually want/need to make your career your priority. If this episode resonated with you, connect with...

In this episode of the podcast, I chat with fellow dietitian and current Empowering Dietitians client, Kourtney Johnson, about...her journey from being new to intuitive eating to, 9 months later, confidently leading a webinar on IE to other RDs...her honest perspective on what aspects of the supervision program worked for her, and which didn’t resonate as much...and why and how she has prioritized...

In this episode, I challenge you to think about Valentine's Day and Emotional Eating in general in new ways. How do we destigmatize emotional eating, acknowledge its benefits and purpose, and ultimately give ourselves and our clients the permission to care for themselves and cope using the tools available to them? If you have questions about the nuance of emotional eating, or how to unpack and app...

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Australian dietitian and business coach, Laura Jean, to chat about dietitian values: what values have to do with the rising rates of dietitian burnout and dietitians leaving the field, the consequences of a profession that never asks us to define our professional identities and values as individuals, and how to start tapping into your values as an au...