Pursuing Private Practice

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...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Courtney Vickery, a valued team member and a multi-passionate entrepreneur in the weight-inclusive space, as they dive deep into the journey of building a successful private practice. In this special series, they explore the five distinct stages of business: SET UP, START, GROW, LEAD,...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Amy Plano, Founder of The Reimbursement Dietitian, a successful private practice CEO passionate about helping dietitians create profitable nutrition private practices using insurance. Amy shares her journey of expanding The Reimbursement Dietitian by introducing a new service to help d...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Sumner Brooks, the founder of EDRDPro, co-author of How to Raise an Intuitive Eater, mom of two, and dog-loving RDN. Sumner shares her advice on raising children to become intuitive eaters, drawing from her personal journey in motherhood and her professional expertise. We discuss her t...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Deanna Belleny Lewis, a registered dietitian and co-founder of Diversified Dietetics. Deanna opens up about the first year of postpartum life, navigating the tricky balance of motherhood and meaningful work. In this episode, she shares what it really looked like to "balance" the many h...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Nicole Groman, MS, RDN, as Nicole shares her journey from starting a private practice to launching a line of anti-diet merchandise that resonates with both clients and professionals. You'll hear about the ups and downs of selling merchandise, the creative process behind Nicole's design...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk with guests Courtney Vickery, Whitney Bateson, and Morgan Sinclair as they share their unique journeys and expertise in creating impactful websites for healthcare professionals. Discover the importance of a well-designed website as an extension of your business, learn about the different platforms and tools available, and gain...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Julie Duffy Dillon, Registered Dietitian and host of Find Your Food Voice® podcast. Julie shares her journey of writing her book, "Find Your Food Voice." The conversation dives into the business aspects of writing a book, the challenges faced, and the strategies that worked for Julie. ...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Maggy Doherty, the dietitian behind Maggy the Dietitian. Together, they explore the theme of "one size does not fit all" in business, discussing the pros and cons of small versus large practices, the complexities of insurance-based versus private pay models, and the unique challenges d...

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, for a special bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! Jennifer shares her journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian, highlights the powerful impact dietitians have on their clients, and explains why she's so passionate about supporting fellow dieti...