Empowering Dietitians

In this episode, I discuss boundaries in our personal and professional lives, and how to approach your work day with purpose and intention. I share my own transition into full time entrepreneurship and how I have grappled with juggling multiple demands, becoming aware of my limits and capacity, and creating a life as a dietitian that isn't solely focused on achieving, but on deep purpose and happi...

In this episode, I'm chatting with Noura Sheikhalzoor, who is not only an incredible endocrinology and private practice dietitian, but also happens to be the FIRST dietitian to ever sign on to my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 program, back in 2019! We discuss...her experience with the program and how it surprised her (in a good way!)...how she has applied the work from our supervision to improve her h...

In this episode, I discuss...why many RDs, in the midst of the pandemic, may be struggling with a lack of motivation...how to overcome the funk we're in to feel motivated again...and a NEW group offer from Empowering Dietitians to support you in the new year!! For more information about joining the Empowering Dietitians family in 2021, visit my website at www.empoweringdietitians.com or connect wi...

In this episode I discuss...why jumping straight to goal setting without a strong self-identity is a recipe for disaster....why I'm a fan of intentions over resolutions for myself and my clients...and how to tap into your core values, vision, and professional identity as a dietitian to set stronger intentions. If you're looking for more support as a dietitian to feel confident in 2021, apply for m...

In this episode, I wrap up the month of November with a BIG announcement about what's been going on behind the scenes here at Empowering Dietitians, along with an honest discussion about how I confronted and overcame all the fear and limiting beliefs that came along with this big change for me. Plus, this is the LAST podcast episode of 2020! So if you're ready to confront your own fears and limiti...

In this episode, I discuss some of the biggest deficits in our profession and how supervision seeks to address them, including...giving you a safe space to process stressful work encounters, helping you close the gap between your current knowledge and the skills you need for your job, and making sure YOU feel strong and confident so you have the capacity to help others without draining yourself! I...

In this episode, I discuss...how our need to feel overly prepared holds us back, why gentle structure can help both you and your clients, and the importance of weaning off of structure with time to trust yourself. Whether you're starting your own practice or trying to apply intuitive eating to your work in other ways, the question of structure often comes up: how much is too much? Listen in, and f...

In this episode, I discuss...what imposter syndrome is, why so many dietitians seem to experience it, and the million dollar question -- how to overcome it so that you can start feeling confident! If you're ready break free from imposter syndrome, finding the right support is key. Connect with me on Instagram @Empowering. Dietitians or apply for my 1:1 supervision at www.empoweringdietitians.com/a...

In this episode, I discuss...how we can use our emotional reactions to job losses or hours reductions to gain deeper self awareness, and problem solve more effectively; how to reframe unconstructive responses to support that problem solving WITHOUT invalidating the negative emotions themselves; and how to make a game plan if you find your job security threatened. If you feel like you could use mor...

In this episode, I discuss...the importance of replacing weight stigmatizing language with weight inclusive language; how diet and beauty culture negatively affect health; and the evidence and rationale behind Intuitive Eating's first principle, Ditch the Diet Mentality. For more resources from this episode, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/020-can-intuitive-eating-support-weight-loss....

In this episode, I discuss....the warning signs of burnout, so you can catch it early; how dietitians can feel super committed to self care AND STILL at risk for burnout; and concrete steps you can take RIGHT NOW to stop burnout in its tracks. For more FREE content, connect with me on Instagram @ Empowering. Dietitians, or apply for my program wait list at www.empoweringdietitians.com/apply

In this episode, I discuss...how people pleasing can lead us to sacrifice our comfort to prevent discomfort in others; what to do when you notice discomfort rising in you; and how to respectfully engage with individuals who disagree with you, without putting them on the defensive. I also share how crucial it is to have support to help you navigate uncomfortable professional encounters. If you're m...

Imposter Syndrome is real, and with all these highlight reels on IG making it seem like overnight success is easy, a lot of RDs can start to feel like they're doing something wrong. In this episode, I am pulling back the curtain to show you exactly what the reality of my business growth has looked like, and giving you actionable tips for you to use when you feel those insecurities or self doubt cr...

In this episode, I chat with Stacey Dunn-Emke, a registered dietitian and the owner of the incredible website, nutritionjobs.com. Stacey specializes in dietetic career development, resume building, LinkedIn, and job seeking success via traditional and unique platforms for nutrition and dietetic professionals. We discuss...resources to help you with career confidence and satisfaction,  how to start...

In this episode, I chat with Mark Breedon, an online personal trainer who works with women, many of whom are deitians, to build their confidence by making them stronger than they ever thought they could be. Mark’s mission is to change the focus of why we exercise. He wants to move away from training for the weight on the scale and instead use exercise for health, self-confidence, and feeling stron...

In this special birthday episode, I'm letting you in on a secret: my journey to get to where I am today as a confident dietitian has been MESSY. In this episode, I discuss...how lost I felt as an RD for most of my 20s, how to embrace uncertainty, unexpected pivots, and "dead ends" in our careers and lives, and my top tips for overcoming the fear of making a mistake so that you can confidently find...

Dietitians have a LOT of questions about intuitive eating, so I'm rounding out my three part series with a conversation about one of the most asked about principles: gentle nutrition. In this episode, I discuss...the rationale for keeping gentle nutrition as the "last step" of intuitive eating, how the entire intuitive eating process (not JUST gentle nutrition) supports health, and when it's appro...

In this episode, I chat with Jo Konecny, a Registered Dietitian and the face behind The Ambitious Nutritionist brand. She has a passion for coaching ambitious business owners to a place of fulfillment and freedom through building out a thriving and lucrative online health + wellness business, while creating a magnetizing personal brand, along the way. In today's episode, we cover...how to balance...

In this episode, I discuss another concern I been hear about intuitive eating - that it's this unstructured free for all, and how can that be healthy? I lay out the specific process and mindset shifts that allow a person to make peace with food without "losing control," and shed light on the gentle structure that permeates a person's journey toward a peaceful relationship with food and body. If yo...

In this episode, I discuss one of the two concerns I've been hearing lately about intuitive eating - that it lacks inclusivity and is rooted in white privilege. I not only share my perspective on why I think we might be missing the mark with how we often practice intuitive eating, but I also share a lot of resources by individuals in this space from diverse backgrounds so that you can continue you...

In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Schwartz, a clinical dietitian working in adult acute care in NYC, about the myths and facts of clinical RD life. Stephanie has worked in medical-surgical units as well as critical care and is looking to specialize in oncology. She is a second career dietitian, having gone back to school to get her Masters at New York University after working in the theater i...

Let's take some time to reflect on the past month so that we can feel more confident moving forward! Today, I'm chatting about the difference between DOING LESS and simply BEING, the importance of unproductive time as a Type A perfectionist dietitian, and how this conversation relates to unpacking our own privilege. If this episode resonated with you and you're looking for more 1:1 support in your...

Melissa Landry is a Boston-based nutrition therapist and intuitive eating coach who offers programs supporting food freedom for women in bigger bodies. Melissa manages the online Instagram community @no.more.guilt and cohosts the podcast Break the Diet Cycle which inspire women across the country to be the first in their family to stop on-again, off-again weight loss dieting and body image concern...

Has having "thin privilege" ever not felt like a privilege to you? Have you wondered how unwanted body comments and your own struggles with body image fit into the concept of "thin privilege?" Are you a little unsure what "thin privilege" actually means? Tune into today's episode to explore what thin privilege is, what it isn't, and what we can do about it. Mentioned in this episode: Harvard's Imp...

Evelyn Tribole is the author of 9 books, and co-author of Intuitive Eating, a mind-body self-care eating framework with 10 principles, which has given rise to over 125 studies to date, showing benefit. Evelyn enjoys training health professionals on how to help their clients cultivate a healthy relationship with food, mind, and body through the process of Intuitive Eating. In this episode, we chat...