Nualtra: Dietitian Cafe #RD2B

For this third episode, we’re finding out more about MDT working, including how dietitians work alongside speech and language therapists and the challenges and benefits of MDT working. With this in mind, we're delighted to welcome Dietitian Fran Allsop and Speech and Language Therapist Jacqui Learoyd, who have a lot of experience both in their individual roles but also together during their t...

Have you ever fancied getting involved with your university nutrition and dietetics society? …or are you looking to start one? In this episode we put the focus on societies and explore the benefits to joining as a student dietitian. We also chat about how to start a nutrition/dietetics society if there’s not one in place, as well as chatting about creative ideas for your meetings and how to suppor...

Welcome to Season 3 with our new host Tracey D'Allestro. We’ve got a brilliant season lined up for you, so settle in and join me as we hear from brilliant, inspiring guests. For this first episode of the new season, we’re kicking off with an insight into critical care, and so I’m delighted to be joined by an expert in the field, Registered Dietitian Danni Bear, to tell us student dietitians m...

Today, we will be exploring an area of dietetics that I’ve seen taking the spotlight recently – and rightly so! Gut health. Today, I’m really excited to welcome registered dietitian Kaitlin Colucci. Kaitlin has become a prominent figure in the gut health world, and today we are lucky enough to be exploring her career as a leading gut health dietitian, to learn about her journey, advice and tips to...

Today, we will be exploring a rather controversial topic amongst student dietitians. Reflection. Us students are all to familiar with the process, with many of us asking ourselves “why do we need to do this”. Today we are going to answer this by speaking with registered dietitian Pooja Dhir, who has a wealth of experience supporting student dietitians, and using reflection in her own career. I hop...

In today’s episode we will be shining a light on international student dietitians in the UK. Many students experience the usual pressures and stresses of a degree, but international students also have a whole host of other challenges to contend with. I am delighted to be joined today by Courtney Rockett and Alfadhul Almubarak, who are international student dietitians studying at Leeds Beckett Univ...

In today’s episode, we will continue to explore the different dietetic specialities, and in light of the recent eating disorders awareness week from 27th February, we will be delving into the specialty of eating disorders. It is estimated by the UK’s eating disorder charity Beat that 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder of some form, which is a really shocking statistic, don’t you...

Placement is a very exciting time with so much learning and personal growth. However, steep learning curves, moving to new environments, and financial pressures can leave students feeling overwhelmed and stressed. To make the most out of our time on placement, protecting our physical and mental health should be high on the priority list. Today, I am joined by Zunaira Awais, a third-year student di...

Today, we will be delving into the world of sports performance nutrition, which I know is a really interesting speciality to a lot of student dietitians. Whether it be men’s or women’s football, rugby, tennis, the Olympics, the Paralympics, or even the sport or exercise we do at home, sport is all around us. So, what is the role of dietitians in this space? Do we have one? Indeed, we do! I’m very...

As digitalisation is on the rise, our future as student dietitians is looking to be more and more technology based. In this episode we will explore the telehealth field, including what it really is, the types of roles there are for dietitians, and the career opportunities that there may be for students once they graduate. To discuss all of this, we are joined today by Josie and Hannah, who are reg...

Mature students form a significant part of the student dietitian community and dietetics is often a career that people decide to switch to mid-way through their working life. Today we wish to shine a spotlight on mature students, to highlight the value they bring to the profession as well as the unique challenges they face whilst studying. Today we are joined by Beca Lyne-Pirkis, a registered diet...

As most RD2B’s have now returned to university for another year of study and UCAS applications for Dietetics courses will start to fly in, we want to discuss some different journeys to becoming a dietitian. In this episode, we will be joined by two guests, Katie Avis and Zainab Jawed, who are dietetics students at university college London. Along with myself, we will be discussing our individual j...

In the first episode of season 2, Neve meets with Anita Beckwith. Anita leads the Specialist Diabetes Dietetic and DAFNE services at King’s College Hospital, London. In both her NHS role and private practice, Anita supports women and men with and without diabetes (type 1 and type 2) through their fertility, preconception and pregnancy journeys. Anita is a certified fertility and prenatal dietitian...

Huge thank you to all those who applied to be the new student host for our Dietitian Café RD2B podcast. The search is now over and we are delighted to introduce you to Neve Lilleyman (@ncl_nutrition) who will be our new host for season 2 which kicks off in a couple of days! 🙌⁣👩‍🎓 Neve is about to start her 2nd year of Dietetics at Coventry University, where she is also the Chair of the Universi...

For this episode, Lucy is joined by fellow RD2B and BDA student representative, Reema Rabheru. Reema has recently been nominated for a CN award, and the link to vote can be found in the show notes. In this episode, we will discuss student dietitians on social media, her own experience of creating content, and the benefits of student dietitians being connected. Show Notes:Reema Twitter: @BDAStudent...

For this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Registered Dietitian Molly McEntee-Morris to discuss how to get your first job as a dietitian. Molly has previously featured on the Dietitian Café podcast, as the BDA student representative. Since then, she has graduated and been working as a band 5 dietitian. In this episode, Molly will share her experiences of transitioning from student dietitian t...

For this episode, Lucy is joined by registered dietitian Fiona Moor, who has been involved in the creation of the new dietetic apprenticeships at Coventry University. In this episode, Fiona will discuss what dietetic apprenticeships have to offer, what dietetic apprentices are doing day to day, and what the response has been so far to this new style of dietetic education. Show Notes:LinksApprentic...

In this episode, we take a look at public health career opportunities, what those roles may look like, and how the work public health nutritionists do impacts our practice as students and dietitians. Seona will share her experience working in public health and education. Show Notes:Seona Twitter: @SeoDunneLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/se%C3%B3na-dunne-rnutr-991b0841

For this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by specialist home enteral feeding dietitian Emma Green. In this episode, Emma will share her experience working as a home enteral tube feeding dietitian. We will discuss the role of a dietitian in enteral feeding, the key factors to consider when devising a feeding regime, and Emma will share her top tips for managing enteral nutrition. Show Notes:Emma...

For this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Registered Dietitian and placement trainer Sarah Pickup to discuss all things dietetic placement. In this episode, Sarah will share her experience working as a dietetic placement trainer. We will discuss what you can expect from placement, and how you can best prepare. Show Notes:Sarah Twitter: @SarahPickup10

December is a crucial time for all students writing a dissertation, with ethical approval applications submitted and beginning to recruit for studies. It's also a time when students might be thinking about what the future holds for their career. In this episode, Lucy is joined by 2 dietitians, Natasha Schoeler and Jennifer Towey, who are both currently involved in dietetic research, specialis...

With November being national career development month, Lucy is joined by Registered Dietitian Estelle Kearney to discuss how student dietitians can develop skills and gain experience alongside their degree. Estelle is a registered dietitian specialising in gastroenterology, colorectal surgery, and critical care. Having graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Dietetics from Queen Margaret Un...

To celebrate Malnutrition Awareness Week, Lucy is joined by Registered Dietitian Catherine Rabess to discuss the role of a community dietitian in addressing malnutrition. Catherine Rabess is an experienced Registered Dietitian specialising in gastroenterology and complex nutrition support, with a focus on functional gut disorders including IBS, gastroparesis, colorectal surgery and Inflammatory Bo...

In this episode, Lucy is joined by Dr Tom Butler. Tom is a senior lecturer in Nutrition and Health at Edge Hill University. He leads the MSc Public Health Nutrition programme and was previously the programme lead for the BSc Nutrition and Dietetics course at the University of Chester. Tom is the scientific officer for the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR)...