The MENTORD Podcast

Building sustainable income as a dietitian takes more than a good idea. It takes honest answers about capacity, realistic systems, and a willingness to start before everything is perfect. In Part 2 of this series on passive income for dietitians, Bethany and Danielle move from reframing to action, covering the specific tools, income sources, and mindset shifts that make a second income stream actu...

Passive income sounds like the dream, but for most dietitians, it is anything but. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Bethany and Danielle get honest about what building additional income streams actually looks like for registered dietitians, why the standard passive income advice was built for influencers and not clinicians, and why sustainable income might be a better goal altogether. They also...

If you've ever felt underpaid, under-confident in a salary negotiation, or unsure how to build financial stability as a dietitian, this episode is for you. Bethany and Danielle are joined by Holly Larson : private practice dietitian, nutrition copywriter, and founder of the Dietitian Money Conference. Holly brings a refreshing, no-shame approach to talking about dietitian finances, entrepreneurshi...

What does it actually look like to build a thriving wellness business as a registered dietitian? In this episode, Bethany and Danielle sit down with fellow dietitian entrepreneur, Beryl Krinsky: founder of Be Komplete, a holistic corporate wellbeing firm that employs registered dietitians, yoga and Pilates instructors, massage therapists, personal trainers, nurses, and acupuncturists. Beryl brings...

In this episode, Bethany and Danielle talk with Amy Plano, The Reimbursement Dietitian , about what it really looks like to build a sustainable private practice — with or without insurance. Amy breaks down how insurance fits into entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts dietitians need to make when running a private practice, and why understanding billing can create more freedom, not less. If you’re b...

What does weight-inclusive fitness actually look like inside a gym? In this episode of The MENTORD Podcast, we’re joined by our wonderful friend and colleague, Abbey Griffith, founder of Clarity Fitness — Georgia’s first eating disorder–informed, body-positive fitness studio. Abbey shares her journey from eating disorder recovery to entrepreneurship, and how she built a values-driven gym that prio...

What if you could travel as a dietitian — without leaving your clinical identity behind? In this episode of The MENTORD Podcast, Bethany and Danielle are joined by Meaghan Ormsby, RD, founder of The Nutrition Travel Exchange — the first-ever travel exchange program created exclusively for dietitians. Through partnerships with luxury all-inclusive resorts, Meaghan has built a model that allows diet...

What makes a dietitian move from solo private practice to a group practice —and what actually changes when they do? In this episode of The MENTORD Podcast , we’re joined by Alex Raymond, RD , founder of Courage to Nourish , to explore the realities of building a dietitian group private practice and how it differs from working solo. Alex shares how values like weight-inclusive care , clinical super...

If you've ever felt underpaid, under-confident in a salary negotiation, or unsure how to build financial stability as a dietitian, this episode is for you. Bethany and Danielle are joined by Holly Larson : private practice dietitian, nutrition copywriter, and founder of the Dietitian Money Conference. Holly brings a refreshing, no-shame approach to talking about dietitian finances, entrepreneurshi...

What does it look like to build a dietitian career outside of clinical roles — and make it sustainable long-term? In this episode of The MENTORD Podcast , we’re joined by Beryl Krinsky, RD , founder of B. Komplete , a corporate wellness company that partners with organizations to support employee wellbeing through nutrition, mental health, movement, financial wellness, and more. Beryl shares her p...

In this episode, Bethany and Danielle talk honestly about the day-to-day reality of entrepreneurship as a dietitian — the busy, messy, in-between moments that don’t make it onto social media, but shape everything. If you’ve been feeling tired, unsure, or quietly wondering whether you’re doing this “right,” this conversation will help you name what’s happening, normalize the phase you’re in, and fe...

In this episode, Bethany and Danielle talk with Amy Plano, The Reimbursement Dietitian , about what it really looks like to build a sustainable dietitian business — with or without insurance. Amy breaks down how insurance fits into entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts dietitians need to make when running a business, and why understanding billing can create more freedom, not less. If you’re buildin...

Feeling stuck playing it safe? Learn how bold, imperfect action helped Dietitian Deanna grow a career she loves—and how you can do the same. Playing it safe might feel familiar — but it’s also the reason so many dietitians stay stuck, underpaid, and invisible in their careers. In this episode, we sit down with Dietitian Deanna to talk about the real, messy, imperfect steps that helped he...

Growing a business sounds exciting — until you realize that leadership, boundaries, and sustainability don’t come with a manual. In this episode, Bethany and Danielle sit down with  Jennifer McGurk, founder of  Pursuing Private Practice , to talk about what it  actually  takes to grow a thriving, values-driven business as a dietitian entrepreneur. Jennifer shares how her career...

Tired of feeling overwhelmed by branding and tech? Learn how to build a website that feels like  you —and grows with your business. Most dietitians don’t start a business because they love websites, SEO, or branding… but these are the things that often keep them stuck. In this episode, we sit down with  Courtney Vickery , a weight-inclusive dietitian turned web designer, to break down th...

Feeling stuck playing it safe? Learn how bold, imperfect action helped Dietitian Deanna grow a career she loves—and how you can do the same. Playing it safe might feel familiar — but it’s also the reason so many dietitians stay stuck, underpaid, and invisible in their careers. In this episode, we sit down with  Dietitian Deanna  to talk about the real, messy, imperfect steps that helped...

Ever felt like the word  “entrepreneur”  didn’t quite fit you? Or that business ownership was only for “other people”? In this episode, Bethany and Danielle pull back the curtain on their own entrepreneurial journeys—how they went from hesitant clinicians to confident, value-driven business owners redefining what success looks like for dietitians. 🎧  Listen now to start reimagining...

Growing a business sounds exciting — until you realize that leadership, boundaries, and sustainability don’t come with a manual. In this episode, Bethany and Danielle sit down with  Jennifer McGurk, founder of  Pursuing Private Practice , to talk about what it  actually  takes to grow a thriving, values-driven business as a dietitian entrepreneur. Jennifer shares how her career...

Starting a business can feel like standing at the edge of something big — exciting, but completely overwhelming. In this episode, Bethany and Danielle break down how to create a business plan that  actually feels doable , so you can stop overthinking and start building. They share the exact 5-step “starter kit” they wish they’d had when they began, helping you move from “I don’t know where to...

Ever wonder if you’re “too all over the place” to succeed as a dietitian? Sumner Brooks, MPH, RD—founder of  EDRD Pro  and co-author of  How to Raise an Intuitive Eater —proves that career pivots, creative risks, and calling yourself out can lead to something far more sustainable than the traditional path. Listen if you’re ready to: Redefine success after job-hopping, burnout, and “...

Starting a business can feel like juggling excitement, confusion, and paperwork all at once. In Part 2 of our  Setting Up Your Entrepreneurial Journey  series, Bethany and Danielle break down the unglamorous—but essential—pieces that make your business legitimate and sustainable. From registering your EIN to understanding the difference between liability and general business insurance, t...

Starting a business can feel equal parts thrilling and terrifying—especially when you’re a dietitian used to playing by the rules. In this episode, Bethany and Danielle break down the real-world steps (and mindset shifts) that helped them move from burned-out employees to business owners who actually enjoy what they do. This isn’t a “how-to” checklist—it’s a permission slip to start before you fee...

Ever felt like the word  “entrepreneur”  didn’t quite fit you? Or that business ownership was only for “other people”? In this episode, Bethany and Danielle pull back the curtain on their own entrepreneurial journeys—how they went from hesitant clinicians to confident, value-driven business owners redefining what success looks like for dietitians. 🎧  Listen now to start reimagining...

In this minisode, Bethany and Danielle swap stories about the little things that capture their personalities in and out of sessions. With plenty of laughs and real talk, they let listeners in on a lighthearted glimpse of life as dietitians—proof that even the smallest details can say a lot. Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at hello@mentordpod.com Stay...

After a long day of client sessions, even dietitians don’t want to think about cooking, and Bethany and Danielle are here to prove it. In this minisode, they share their go-to comfort foods and bust the myth that dietitians must love spending hours in the kitchen Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at hello@mentordpod.com Stay Connected 📲 Follow us on In...