Empowering Dietitians: Recent Episodes
Jessica Serdikoff
Being a dietitian is hard, and the learning curve for all of the things no one teaches us in school is steep. Join me each week for laid back, no-nonsense conversations and interviews about topics like intuitive eating, confidence, burnout, imposter syndrome, and so much more.
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
In this episode, originally aired as episode 118 of season 4, I chat with Stephanie Clairmont - former Registered Dietitian and current owner of The Leveraged Practice, a business dedicated to helping nutrition and wellness professionals avoid the burnout of 1:1 work by creating sustainable and scalable business models that suit their life goals.
We discuss the systemic nature of healthcare provider burnout, and how each of our businesses aims to address those issues from different but complementary perspectives.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[088] Building a Business that Works for You with Orly Wachter: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/088-orly-wachter
To connect with Stephanie...Follow her on Instagram, at @theleveragedpractice, or visit her website at https://theleveragedpractice.com/
Mentioned in this episode...
https://theleveragedpractice.com/podcast/ep-208-making-more-time-in-a-food-service-role-with-sarah-ginn/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
Hustle culture is easy to get caught up in, especially as a dietitian entrepreneur - even if you try hard to avoid it. In this episode, originally aired as episode 117 during season 4, host Jess Romola shares her unscripted account of her own brush with hustle culture to normalize the process of identifying "slips" and misalignments, and making intentional choices to bring our decisions back in line with our values.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[076] Rejecting the Hustle Mentality as a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/rejecting-hustle-mentality/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
Whether you're listening around New Year's and your brain is primed for talk of goal setting, or you're simply in need of a mid-year reflection session, this episode (originally aired as episode 116, season 4) will guide you through the process of setting more intentional, aligned goals...without the hustle!
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[071] How to Goal Plan When Tapped Out: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/how-to-goal-plan/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
One of the biggest complaints dietitians have is their compensation. We are a chronically underpaid field, and this can create a lot of money scarcity for us. How can we learn to have a more abundant, or secure relationship with money that allows us to make decisions in alignment with our true values and priorities -- without ignoring the fact that money is a necessity in our society? Listen in to hear Jess' take, originally aired as episode 119 during season 4.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[039] Are Dietitians Underpaid, Undervalued, or Both? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/are-dietitians-underpaid/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
In this episode, I chat with Marissa Sharkey - an inpatient RD turned private practice RD who has been dedicating herself to burnout recovery since the pandemic.
We discuss Marissa's experience with long-lasting pandemic-related burnout, why she believes supervision is one of the most important support options a dietitian can invest in, and how she's been prioritizing joy and, in turn, herself.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[067] Facing Fear with Anafer Barrera, https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/facing-fear/
To connect with Marissa...Follow her on Instagram, at @nutritionwithmarissa
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
Dietitians are trained to be fixers by the profession and society, yet this conditioning comes with consequences. Listen in to this episode, originally aired as Episode 79 during Season 3, for tips on how to shift into a different state of mind for improved fulfillment (and effectiveness!) as a dietitian.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[008] Doing vs Being as a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/doing-vs-being/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
In this episode, I chat with Barb Mayfield - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, editor of the textbook Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide, and founder of Nutrition Communicator, a business supporting fellow dietitians to feel more confident in their communication skills.
We discuss communication skills as a current gap in the field, the importance of engaging your audience (whether that's an audience of 500, or of 1!), and why developing a "signature style" is important for your work.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[016] Confident Salary Negotiation with Stacey Dunn-Emke: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/confident-salary-negotiation/
To connect with Barb...Follow her on Instagram, at @nutritioncommunicator, or on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-mayfield/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
As a dietitian living in an extroverted world, you may wonder if your introversion or empathy will get in the way of your career. In this episode, originally aired as episode 87 during Season 3, host Jess Romola chats through the biases present in how we define and treat these traits, how they can benefit our work, and how to care for yourself in a world that wasn't set up for you.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[052] Feeling Comfortable Being Yourself: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/being-yourself/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
Guest & fellow dietitian Allison Aron joins the show in this episode (originally Season 2, episode 69) to discuss her experience with dietitian supervision, along with her advice for dietitians listening who are feeling lost or directionless in their careers.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[099] Using Human Design as a Dietitian with Celestina Brunetti: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/human-design/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
Dietitian Imposter "Syndrome" is a myth, but that doesn't mean its effects aren't real. This episode, originally aired in Season 2 as episode 65, outlines why so many dietitians experience feelings of being an imposter, and how this can contribute to burnout in the field.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[094] Burnout & Supremacy Culture - The Unspoken Link: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/burnout-supremacy-culture/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
This episode, originally from Season 2 episode 37, outlines the CDR's "Credential Misuse Policy," how it impacts dietitians, 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 skip it!
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[156] The Dietitian Licensure Compact - What You Need to Know: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/dietitian-licensure-compact/
To read the policy in its entirety... https://www.cdrnet.org/use-misuse
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
Before my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program existed, I struggled with perfectionism, imposter "syndrome," and finding fulfillment in my life both personally and professionally. Join me in today's episode, originally aired as Episode 1, as I share more about my own journey, how I took charge of my life as a dietitian, and the vision I had for the show from Day 1.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[039] Are Dietitians Underpaid, Undervalued...Or Both? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/are-dietitians-underpaid/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
In this episode, I chat with Jennifer McGurk - a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is on a mission to support professionals to build a business that makes an impact in this world. Jennifer is the creator of Pursuing Private Practice, a business to help other dietitians build a weight-inclusive private practice.
We discuss Jennifer's top tips for fellow Dietitians - including why you don't need to be afraid of making mistakes, the importance of finding supervision early in your career, and the beauty and inevitability of pivots and evolutions in your career as a dietitian.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[123] My Launch Failed - Now What? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/failed-launch/
To connect with Jennifer...Follow her on Instagram, at @pursuing.private.practice, or visit her website at https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
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 getting paid your worth as a dietitian, and tips for communicating and negotiating more confidently.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[039] Are Dietitians Underpaid, Undervalued, or Both? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/are-dietitians-underpaid/
To connect with Stacey...Follow her on Instagram, at @nutritionjobs, or visit her website at https://www.nutritionjobs.com/.
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
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. In today's episode, we cover...how to tell the difference between needing to LEAVE clinical versus finding or advocating for a new clinical environment, why there's no such thing as one "right" way to be a dietitian, and the untold benefits of working a clinical job!
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[093] Outpatient Oncology Work with Stephanie Schwartz, MS RDN CDN, https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/outpatient-oncology/
To connect with Stephanie...Follow her on Instagram, at @thatdietitianlife.
Other dietitians you may want to check out...
- Shani Jordan-Goldman: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/career-life-lessons/
- Acacia Puddester: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/dietetic-paradigm-shift/
- Stacey Dunn-Emke: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/confident-salary-negotiation/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
Before my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program existed, I struggled with perfectionism, imposter "syndrome," and finding fulfillment in my life both personally and professionally. Join me in today's episode, originally aired as Episode 1, as I share more about my own journey, how I took charge of my life as a dietitian, and the vision I had for the show from Day 1.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[014] My Messy Dietitian Journey, https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/my-messy-dietitian-journey/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
In honor of this being the last episode before Jess' maternity leave, she's taking the opportunity to share transparently what's been going on behind the scenes at Empowering Dietitians, how she's been feeling (hint: it hasn't all been rainbows and butterflies), and what you can expect from Empowering Dietitians moving forward into 2024.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[070] Life as a Dietitian Isn't a Highlight Reel, https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/highlight-reel/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
To sign up for the pregnancy & parenting subsection of The Empowering Dietitians newsletter...https://bit.ly/dietitian-parenting
(Due to the sensitive nature of both pregnancy & parenting, Jess does not include many references to these topics in her general newsletter for dietitians - so make sure you sign up for the subsection if you're interested!)
Being a non-diet dietitian isn't only about the approach we take with our clients - it's also about the approach we take with ourselves, business, and work overall. Coach Stephanie Dodier joins Jess to chat through how to undiet your work as a dietitian overall, including how to root out oppressive systems and mindset myths in your own personal and professional development.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[120] Diet Culture is Hustle Culture in Disguise
To learn more about the support Stephanie offers...connect with her on Instagram at @undietyourcoaching or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/undietyourcoachingpractice/, or check out her website at https://www.stephaniedodier.com/proseries.
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
The end of the year can be stressful, and it's easy to get swept up in hustle culture. Take some time to pause before the end of the year and reflect back, reconnect to yourself and your work, and set more aligned, intentional goals for 2024.
If you found these prompts valuable...Sign up for the December 21st workshop, Returning Home to Winter! www.empoweringdietitians.com/winter-solstice
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[116] How to Set Anti-Hustle New Year's Resolutions, Goals, and Intentions, https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/anti-hustle-resolutions/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
CW: pregnancy & parenting
The decision to have kids can be a difficult one - particularly when we start to consider how it will change our lives. Will our career goals change? How will our identities be impacted? Fellow dietitian and mom of 3, Laura Jean, joins host Jess Romola as they both share their experiences and insights into this matter.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/charge-your-worth
To learn more about the support Laura offers...connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dietitianvalues or check out her website at https://www.dietitianvalues.com/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
To continue this conversation and hear more pregnancy- and parenting-related insights from Jess...sign up for the pregnancy/parenting subsection of her email newsletter at https://bit.ly/dietitian-parenting
(Due to the sensitive nature of both pregnancy & parenting, Jess does not include many references to these topics in her general newsletter for dietitians - so make sure you sign up for the subsection if you're interested!)
Trying to land a new job as a dietitian can be challenging - from ghosted applications to dead-end interviews, and everything in between. In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host Jess Romola shares her top 10 tips from her own dietitian job search earlier this year to help you feel more confident and less alone.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[016] Confident Salary Negotiation with Stacey Dunn-Emke: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/confident-salary-negotiation
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Standard business advice for dietitians is rooted in a neurotypical mindset, and neurodivergent dietitian entrepreneurs - including those with diagnosed or suspected ADHD - are being left behind. Fellow dietitian and ADHD business coach, Tayler Silfverduk, joins host Jess Romola to discuss how ADHD impacts dietitians in alli sectors of work, especially business, and what we can do to lean into how our brains function instead of trying to force ourselves into a neurotypical box.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/charge-your-worth
To learn more about the support Tayler offers...connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/adhd.businesscoach or check out her website at https://www.adhdbusinesscoach.us/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast (Shorts), dietitian supervisor & host Jess Romola guides you through reflection questions and affirmations for grounding yourself in your values during times of strife and crisis - particularly when it comes to social media activism and boundaries. Listen in for all of the nuance, all of the compassion, and all of the perspective you need to root your decisions on how to use and consume social media ethically and sustainably - on your own terms - after a big event shakes the world.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[136] Is it Time for a Technology Intervention? www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/technology-intervention
To learn more about Jess & Empowering Dietitians...
Connect with her on Instagram: @empowering.dietitians
Check out her services for dietitians at: www.empoweringdietitians.com/services
The ability to practice across state lines is one of U.S. registered dietitians' biggest frustrations. The CDR is working on new legislation that would form an interstate licensure compact for the profession, but will it actually accomplish what it claims to? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, dietitian supervisor and host Jess Romola will walk you through everything you need to know about licensure compacts in general, plus the specifics of the one being drafted for dietitians.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[089] Practicing Across State Lines: What's Actually Legal? www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/practicing-across-state-lines
Resource(s) mentioned in this episode...https://compacts.csg.org/compact-updates/the-interstate-compact-for-dietitians/
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Professional branding is about so much more than pretty colors and a fancy logo - and fellow dietitian and part time web designer Jenn Baswick joins host Jess Romola to chat all about it. Tune in to learn why branding is so important, what it actually entails, and how you can get started - whether you plan to hire out or go the DIY route.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[149] Dietitian Website 101 with Whitney Bateson: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/dietitian-website-101
To learn more about Nourished by Design and the support Jenn offers...connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nourishbydesign/ or submit a service inquiry at https://theintuitivenutritionist.com/nourish-by-design
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
Attending a conference is only half of the experience. What you do after a professional or networking based event can be just as important, if not moreso. In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, dietitian supervisor and host Jess Romola guides you through questions and insights to have a stronger follow-up following a dietitian conference or networking event.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[152] How to Prep for FNCE (or Any Other dietitian Conference): www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/prep-for-fnce
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
CW: pregnancy
Traveling while pregnant as a dietitian? While this is, admittedly, a niche topic, with over 93% of dietitians identifying as women, and not a lot of social or professional supports in place for navigating pregnancy while also trying to maintain "professionalism," it is not as uncommon of a challenge members of our profession must face. Listen in as host and dietitian supervisor Jess Romola shares her top strategies for traveling safely, confidently, and comfortably (well, as comfortably as possible...) no matter what trimester you're in. Oh, and as a spoiler alert...yeah, there's a reason Jess is choosing to share this episode this week ;)
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[152] How to Prep for FNCE (or Any Other dietitian Conference): www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/prep-for-fnce
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Going to a large professional conference without a plan can, honestly, be a waste. It's not uncommon to get there, feel overwhelmed, try to do all of the things, and return home feeling like you didn't really get out of it what you had been hoping for. So whether you're attending FNCE or WIND this weekend, or want to file this away for a future conference, listen in to this episode as dietitian supervisor and host Jess Romola guides you through questions and perspectives to help you feel clear, focused, confidence, and aligned with your values and goals...ahead of time.
If you are attending FNCE 2023 in Denver, check out Jess' Learning Lounge on Monday! https://eatrightfnce.org/presentation/learning-lounge-abundance-a-professional-paradigm-shift-away-from-hustle-culture/
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[082] Confident Communication Skills with Barb Mayfield: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/communication-skills
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Have you ever struggled with a lack of motivation as a dietitian? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola helps you reflect on the difference between pushing yourself from a place of hustle and judgment, versus pushing yourself from a place of compassion, nurturing, and care. Rejecting hustle culture means rejecting black-and-white thinking, including how we think about rest and motivation.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[036] When to Push Yourself vs When to Rest as a Dietitian: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZfvjZtfXnEBPe2cEP8bks
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Did you know CDR is making big changes to their CEU policies in 2024? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers an overview of what changes are taking effect, how they will impact us as CEU providers and consumers, and where you can go to learn more and feel prepared for this new policy implementation.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[131] A Guide to Becoming a Dietitian CEU Provider: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rDwVvtFmGNtj3Cbj3ye7R
Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at...https://www.pathlms.com/cdr/courses/55076
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
(And don't forget to sign up for her September 21st workshop, Easing into the Fall Equinox, at www.empoweringdietitians.com/fall-equinox!)
Anyone else feel totally overwhelmed by the idea of website design, strategy, and investment?? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with fellow dietitian and website strategist Whitney Bateson all about the dos and don'ts of creating functional and profitable websites for our services.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[088] Building a Business That Works for You with Orly Wachter: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BaD1abbQurxwFkVIltHGR
Want to learn about websites from Whitney? Register for her FREE upcoming masterclass, 5 Secrets to Turn Your Website Into a Client Generating Machine - happening LIVE Sept 19 & 20. Register at whitneybateson.com/masterclass
Learn more about The Dietitian Website System, Whitney's 6-week live group program to help you create a beautiful WordPress website that gets you more traffic and clients at whitneybateson.com/dws
Need a quick win? Download Whitney's guide to organizing your services on your website in a way that makes sense and actually SELLS, 5 Steps to Map Out Your Services & Offers on Your Website at whitneybateson.com/mapmyservices
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
(And don't forget, there's still a few days left to register for her September 21st workshop, Easing into the Fall Equinox! www.empoweringdietitians.com/fall-equinox)
September ushers in Fall in the Northern hemisphere and with it, if we aren't careful, a heaping pile of hustle culture. In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola helps you transition from Summer to Fall more easefully with a series of reflection questions and affirmations meant to align your work and life with seasonal shifts. For more on the Fall Equinox, check out Jess' upcoming workshop (below).
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[124] Move Over Circadian, Let's Talk About Infradian Rhythms: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3d1oLFAqqbhhmGeWq23QHh
To sign up for the Easing into the Fall Equinox workshop on September 21st...visit www.empoweringdietitians.com/fall-equinox.
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
As a dietitian you may have heard of social justice...but what about economic justice? In this episode of the podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is joined by guest Alissa Rumsey, a fellow dietitian passionate about breaking capitalist exploitation in dietetics and working towards economic justice in her own nutrition business. Alissa shares tips and insights, along with others you can learn from if you're interested in continuing in this space.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YvKXP81ZeybBLwRMPL2HL
To learn more about Alissa and the work she does...
-visit her website at www.alissarumsey.com/for-dietitians-and-clinicians
-connect with her on Instagram @alissarumseyRD
-download her free forecasting worksheet at www.alissarumsey.com/bizresources
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Have you ever felt like groups, communities, or gatherings within dietetics can sometimes feel a bit...off? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola helps you reflect on the communities you've experienced within the field, identifying concerning warning signs of cult-like behaviors that can seep into "community" spaces without us realizing it. By building awareness around unhealthy group dynamics, we can start to change the culture of the profession for the better.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[101] Not Feeling the Love in the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QUyKkVpZcagUKJiLWbrhE
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
Have you ever felt "left out" of non-diet nutrition spaces? Weighed down by the guilt and shame of your privilege? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola makes the nuanced distinction between growth-promoting discomfort (decentering ourselves, acknowledging the need for equity, etc.) and shame-based matrydom, along with some of the important ways a predominantly white, thin profession has influenced the culture and vibe of "inclusive" spaces in dietetics.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[006] Exploring Thin Privilege as a Dietitian: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hh9s1KCNLqL1R3IAmDGfm
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
We've been taught to conflate success with financial security, but what if that's just sneaky internalized capitalism and hustle culture at play? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers reflection questions and affirmations to help you differentiate between professional success and having your needs met - without the hustle messaging.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[123] My Launch Failed - Now What? https://open.spotify.com/episode/42BqiaguqsaYrJBRWFZZG5?si=Q2es-H70TfCJfcX3sDrNTQ
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers: visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast: Shorts, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your relationship to concepts like growth, scarcity, and "enough." Is it possible to value growth and personal development without getting tied down by a scarcity based mindset? Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [077] Embracing Abundance and Messiness with Madeline Lasell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/077-embracing-abundance-messiness-with-madeline-lasell/id1511399408?i=1000550933263
- [116] How to Set Anti-Hustle Goals & Intentions for 2023: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/116-how-to-set-anti-hustle-new-years-resolutions-goals/id1511399408?i=1000593029670
- [121] Is the pursuit of abundance keeping you stuck in scarcity? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/121-is-the-pursuit-of-abundance-keeping-you-stuck/id1511399408?i=1000599203137
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Adrien Paczosa, the Chief Clinical Officer of Nourish, to chat about community as a dietitian – what barriers get in the way of us finding community for ourselves and our patients, how we can navigate those barriers to cultivate stronger communities (yes, even if we’re introverts), and how community is often that thing that we don’t realize how much we need until we find it.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [085] Facing Fear in Business with Adrien Paczosa: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/085-facing-fear-in-business-with-adrien-paczosa-rd-ld-cedrd-s/id1511399408?i=1000557828134
- [101] Not Feeling the Love in the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empoweringdietitians/episodes/101-Not-Feeling-the-Love-in-the-Dietetics-Community--Heres-Why-e1lovkd
- [109] True Collaboration: A Crossover Episode with Empowering Dietitians, Dietitian Values, and The Dietitian Collaborative: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/109-true-collaboration-a-crossover-episode/id1511399408?i=1000582788006
To connect with Adrien and learn more about the work she does:
https://www.usenourish.com/
www.instagram.com/usenourish
www.instagram.com/AdrienPaczosa
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola discusses the nuance of individuality "versus" community - does embracing a systems-based, community focused approach mean erasure of you as an individual? Does valuing your unique identity as a dietitian mean you have to also value rugged individualism? Jess discusses the major pitfalls of society's often binary take on this topic, how it impacts us as dietitians, and what perspective she prefers to take, instead.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [101] Not Feeling the Love in the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/101-not-feeling-the-love-in-the-dietetics-community/id1511399408?i=1000576738245
- [109] True Collaboration: A Crossover Episode with Empowering Dietitians, Dietitian Values, and The Dietitian Collaborative: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/109-true-collaboration-a-crossover-episode/id1511399408?i=1000582788006
- [125] Our Field Needs a Paradigm Shift, with Acacia Puddester: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/125-our-field-needs-a-complete-paradigm-shift/id1511399408?i=1000603782337
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on the labels you use to form your identity, the contradictory and messy nature of our humanity, and how comfortable you feel letting yourself be a whole human. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [052] Feeling Comfortable Being Yourself: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/052-july-reflections-feeling-comfortable-being-yourself/id1511399408?i=1000529946251
- [099] Using Human Design to Improve Your Life as a Dietitian with Celestina Brunetti: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/099-using-human-design-to-improve-your-career-life/id1511399408?i=1000575266567
- [106] More Than "Just" A Dietitian with Jessy Griffel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/106-more-than-just-a-dietitian-with-jessy-griffel-rd-ln-cnsc/id1511399408?i=1000580555445
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your goals for the year and how the recent summer solstice impacts our energy, motivation, work, and lives. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week. Note: There will not be a new episode released next week. Tune back in on July 9th, when weekly episodes will resume!
Liked this episode? Check out the upcoming Empowering Dietitians Summer Solstice Workshop! In the episode, Jess refers to it as being "next week" but the actual date is June 12th. See below for the sign up link!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [075 The Antidote to Hustle Culture: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/075-the-antidote-to-hustle-culture/id1511399408?i=1000549421685
- [076] Rejecting the Hustle Mentality: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/076-rejecting-the-hustle-mentality/id1511399408?i=1000550202562
- [124] Move over circadian; let's talk about infradian rhythms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/124-move-over-circadian-lets-talk-about-infradian-rhythms/id1511399408?i=1000602820986
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/summer-solstice
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your relationship with "play" as an adult - unproductive, unstructured play. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week. Note: There will not be a new episode released next week. Tune back in on June 25th!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [080] From Burnout Toward Joy with Marissa Sharkey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/080-from-burnout-toward-joy-with-marissa-sharkey-rd/id1511399408?i=1000553066299
- [106] More Than "Just" A Dietitian with Jessy Griffel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/106-more-than-just-a-dietitian-with-jessy-griffel-rd-ln-cnsc/id1511399408?i=1000580555445
- [136] Is it Time for a Technology Intervention, Dietitian? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-is-it-time-for-a-technology-intervention-dietitian/id1511399408?i=1000614753277
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/summer-solstice
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Bonnie Green (she/they), a former Empowering Dietitians supervisee. Bonnie is a yoga teacher, caregiver, artist, and non-practicing RDN. She became an RDN in 2018 after completing a clinical internship in Detroit, MI. She has worked in many areas of the field, from clinical to mental health, community, and private practice. In this episode, Jess and Bonnie chat about Bonnie's decision to take a break from dietetics, how much being a dietitian can consume our identities (and how challenging it can be when it no longer feels like a good fit), and how she's exploring passions outside of the field.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [068] Questioning Your Decision to Become a Dietitian? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empoweringdietitians/episodes/068-Questioning-Your-Decision-to-Become-a-Dietitian-e13v68h
- [101] Not Feeling the Love in the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empoweringdietitians/episodes/101-Not-Feeling-the-Love-in-the-Dietetics-Community--Heres-Why-e1lovkd
- [128] When Everything Feels Like It's Falling Apart: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/pvGxSjgWnAb
To connect with Bonnie:
https://bk-ceramics.square.site/ www.instagram.com/oyvey.bk
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/summer-solstice
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your relationship with technology, the activities you gravitate toward to fill your downtime, and what fills you up outside of your work. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [096] Lazy isn't a dirty word: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/096-lazy-isnt-a-dirty-word/id1511399408?i=1000570179992
- [124] Move over circadian; let's talk about infradian rhythms: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/124-move-over-circadian-lets-talk-about-infradian-rhythms/id1511399408?i=1000602820986
- [134] Are you cultivating strong first, second, and third spaces as a dietitian? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/132-charge-your-worth-and-other-business-advice-i-reject/id1511399408?i=1000611181622
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance (psst - it's your last week to enroll in the course!!)
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola discusses AI and ChatGPT and how it relates to our work as dietitians. Listen in for the conversation that's missing from a lot of Facebook debates on the subject - not whether or not AI will take dietitians' jobs, or some pervasive judgement that if you don't start using AI now, you'll be left behind. Rather, Jess covers what many aren't - what are the ethical implications of AI? What is our responsibility as conscious consumers of breaking technology? And how can we make an informed decision that feels aligned to our unique values?
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [030] Why your values matter with Laura Jean: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/030-why-your-values-matter-with-laura-jean-apd/id1511399408?i=1000508065275
- [050] 5 time-based reasons you're burnt out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/050-5-time-based-reasons-youre-burnt-out/id1511399408?i=1000528508829
- [118] The system's busted - now what? With Stephanie Clairmont: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/118-the-system-is-busted-now-what-a-conversation/id1511399408?i=1000595932999
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola premieres a new episode format: a short, reflection-heavy episode on a specific topic. Today, she's talking about our physical environment, the space we take up, and how our surroundings impact us as dietitians...and humans. Listen in for her thoughts, jot down reflection questions for yourself, and walk away with a set of affirmations to hold close to heart over the course of the week.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [107] Dietitian introverts & empaths - how to thrive: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/087-introverts-empaths-how-to-thrive-in-dietetics/id1511399408?i=1000559240006
- [099] Using Human design as a dietitian with Celestina Brunetti: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/099-using-human-design-to-improve-your-career-life/id1511399408?i=1000575266567
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with fellow dietitian and supervisor, Charlie Golightly. Charlie (they/them) is a queer & gender expansive dietitian who takes an intersectional, therapeutic approach to their work to support and uplift folks struggling with eating disorders. In addition to seeing courageous clients in their private practice, Moxie Mind, they offer supervision to support other brave, thoughtful dietitians who give a damn about their clients and provide affirming care. In this episode, Charlie and Jess chat about how to bring our own humanity into our work (without the burnout or blurring of boundaries), the underrated potential of supervision for dietitians in all areas of work, and what they hope to see for the future of the field.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [105] Using Embodiment & Somatic Work as a Dietitian with Elyssa Toomey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/105-using-embodiment-somatic-work-as-a-dietitian/id1511399408?i=1000579825441
- [122] Dietitians have relationships with food too, with Hannah Saffold: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/122-dietitians-have-relationships-with-food-too-with/id1511399408?i=1000600393119
- [130] Body image counseling confidence - what holds us back? With Amanda Mittman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/130-body-image-counseling-confidence-what-holds-us/id1511399408?i=1000609150006
To connect with Charlie and learn more about the support they offer:
www.moxie-mind.com
www.instagram.com/moxiemind
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares some of the biggest pieces of business advice that she's rejected recently, and why she is confidently lowering her prices for the foreseeable future. She challenges popular business sound bites around money, including "Charge what you're worth," and "If they're not buying it's because they don't value it enough." Listen in for an opportunity to reflect on your own relationship with money, whether you're an entrepreneur or not, and feel more confident and aligned in your decisions moving forward.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [039] Do you feel underpaid as a dietitian? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/039-do-you-feel-underpaid-as-a-dietitian/id1511399408?i=1000517613748
- [055] Should You Hire a Dietitian Business Coach? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/119-lets-talk-about-money-scarcity-as-dietitians/id1511399408?i=1000597108622
- [119] Let's talk about money scarcity as dietitians: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/119-lets-talk-about-money-scarcity-as-dietitians/id1511399408?i=1000597108622
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola outlines the process for becoming a CEU provider for dietitians. After having gone through the process to get her course, Abundance, approved through CDR over the past year, Jess learned a lot along the way - and there's a lot she wished she had known from the start! Listen in if you're considering this either as a service or an alternative revenue stream or, if you simply want to understand the current process for what it takes to become a provider and get your continuing education credits approved.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [055] Should You Hire a Dietitian Business Coach? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/055-dietitian-business-coach
- [114] How to Pitch (& Be Pitched To!) Without Being an A**hole: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/114-networking
- [126] So You Want to Start a Dietitian Podcast? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/126-dietitian-podcasting
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sit down with Amanda Mittman, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. Amanda is the owner of Happy Valley Nutrition in Amherst, MA, the only weight-inclusive and fat- positive group practice of Registered Dietitians in Western Massachusetts. She is also known as the Bitchin Body Image RD and supports other dietitians in feeling more confident in their body image counseling skills - which is exactly what she chats with Jess about in this episode!
DON'T FORGET! There is only ONE week left to register for Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Dietitian Rage: From Resentment Toward Integrity. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [005] Cultivating Curiosity with Evelyn Tribole: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/005-evelyn-tribole
- [053] Counseling Confidence with Stephanie Notaras: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/053-stephanie-notaras
- [072] From Frazzled to Focused with Amanda Mittman: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/072-amanda-mittman
To connect with Amanda and learn more about the support she offers:
Free Guide: My Client Brought Up Body Image - Now What? https://crafty-motivator-1582.ck.page/43f1fcf33bFree Bitchin Body Image RD Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5347416138628259
Instagram: www.instagram.com/bitchinbodyimagerd
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola talks about stepping out of your comfort zone, especially when it comes to attending dietitian networking events and conferences. As an introverted RD with social anxiety herself, Jess knows first hand how uncomfortable professional social situations can be, and she's developed a lot of strategies along the way for navigating them more confidently. Listen in for her top tips on how to approach the lead up to an uncomfortable situation, navigating the situation itself, and how to decompress after an uncomfortable situation ends.
DON'T FORGET! There are only a few weeks left to register for Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Dietitian Rage: From Resentment Toward Integrity. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [018] How to Embrace Discomfort to Boost Confidence: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/018-embrace-discomfort
- [052] Learning to Be Yourself, Confidently: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/052-july-2021-reflections
- [087] How to Thrive as a Dietitian Introvert or Empath: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/087-introvert-empath
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares a recent experience she had where a case of writer's block erupted into an all-out emotional roller coaster of catastrophizing in her business as a dietitian supervisor. She walks listeners through what precipitated the experience, and most importantly, how she responded to it so that she could, 8 hours later, show up confidently and compassionately for a workshop she was leading that same day.
DON'T FORGET! There are only a few weeks left to register for Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Dietitian Rage: From Resentment Toward Integrity. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- [105] Using Embodiment & Somatic Work as a Dietitian with Elyssa Toomey: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/105-elyssa-toomey
- [117] My Brush with Dietitian Hustle Culture: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/117-hustle-culture-real-talk
- [123] My Launch Failed...Now What? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/123-success-failure
Mentioned in this episode: https://stephstclaire.medium.com/how-to-pick-yourself-up-when-life-is-falling-apart-and-youre-not-coping-well-4ebdaaef61d9
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is talking all about ANGER in the field -- what, as a dietitian, might you feel angry about? Whether it's the lack of pay and respect, how ill-prepared you felt coming out of school, social justice issues, and everything in between - there is a lot to be angry about. Jess goes through the purpose that anger serves, as well as its limitations, to help us have a better relationship with our anger, and learn how to funnel it in a more sustainable, values-aligned way.
PLUS, if you're tired of the burnout and bitterness your anger as a dietitian have been bringing up in you, check out Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Rage: What to Do When Your Anger About Dietitian Hustle Culture Feels Paralyzing. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 90, Speaking Out About What You Believe In: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/090-professional-advocacy
- -Episode 101, Not Feeling The Love in the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/101-community-support
- -Episode 105, Using Embodiment & Somatic Work as a Dietitian with Elyssa Toomey: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/105-elyssa-toomey
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares everything she knows about running a podcast as a dietitian. Decide if it's the right fit for you, learn what equipment you do (and don't!) need to get started, and get an inside look into her podcasting process & strategy.
Equipment & Platforms mentioned in this episode:
- Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor): www.podcasters.spotify.com
- Buzzsprout Podcasting Platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/
- HyperX Quadcast Microphone: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NZZZ746/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Libsyn Podcasting Platform: https://libsyn.com/podcast-with-libsyn/
- Logitech C922x Webcam: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXCDPPK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Nady MPF-6 Microphone Pop Filter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002CZW0Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- Riverside Recording Studio: https://riverside.fm/homepage
- Ubeesize Ring Light: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QFV72LK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 55, Should You Hire A Business Coach? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/055-dietitian-business-coach
- -Episode 104, One Right Way - Supremacy Culture in Dietetics: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/104-one-right-way
- -Episode 114, How to Pitch (& Be Pitched To!) Without Being an A**hole: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/114-networking
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is joined by fellow dietitian, Acacia Puddester. Acacia is the creator and owner of Discovering Dietetics, a company devoted to teaching Canadian Nutrition Students how to overcome the challenges of entering this competitive profession, launch a successful career and leave their self doubt at the door. In this episode, they discuss Acacia’s experience as a nutrition student and dietetic intern, how competitiveness and perfectionism get exacerbated and perpetuated in academics, and what established, practicing dietitians can do to change the culture of the field moving forward.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 38, Career Confidence with All Access Dietetics' Jenny Westerkamp: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/038-jenny-westerkamp
- -Episode 110, What We Wish We'd Known Earlier in Our Careers with Shani Jordan-Goldman: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/110-shani-jordan-goldman
- -Episode 122, Dietitians Have Relationships with Food Too with Hannah Saffold: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/122-hannah-saffold
To connect with Acacia and learn more about the support she offers:
www.discoveringdietetics.ca
www.instagram.com/discoveringdietetics
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola introduces the concept of "infradian" rhythms - that is, biological "clocks" and mechanisms that impact our mood, energy, and overall health...that extend beyond the 24 hour time frame of the circadian rhythm. Listen in to learn more about how you can lean into the ways that seasons and, for menstruating dietitians, the menstrual cycle both impact your work, your productivity, your bandwidth, and your life overall.
Want to learn more about leaning into cyclical living? Join Jess for her Spring Equinox* Workshop for Dietitians - a laid back virtual gathering happening on March 20th at 7pm ET that will help you lean into the seasons, re-evaluate the goals you set in the first quarter of the year, and plant new seeds to nurture in the season ahead. Learn more and sign up at www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop.
*In the episode I refer to it as the Spring Solstice workshop, because somehow I got the alliteration stuck in my head while creating these episodes even though it is...wrong! And I decided not to go in and re-record. Embracing the imperfection!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 75, The Antidote to Hustle Culture: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/075-slowness-vs-hustle-culture
- -Episode 115, Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead Toward 2023: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/115-goal-reflection-2022
- -Episode 116, How to Set Anti-Hustle Goals in 2023: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/116-antihustle-2023-goals
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is discussing success and failure, both as concepts as well as through a concrete example of her own recent launch of ABUNDANCE. Listen in for, as always, her honest take on how she's processing her own "failed" launch, along with a fresh perspective on how we can destigmatize "failures" no matter how we experience them in our work as dietitians.
PLUS, the intro and outro of the episode both tease her upcoming Spring Equinox* Workshop for Dietitians - a laid back virtual gathering happening on March 20th at 7pm ET that will help you lean into the seasons, re-evaluate the goals you set in the first quarter of the year, and plant new seeds to nurture in the season ahead. Learn more and sign up at www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop.
*In the episode I refer to it as the Spring Solstice workshop, because somehow I got the alliteration stuck in my head while creating these episodes even though it is...wrong! And I decided not to go in and re-record. Embracing the imperfection!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 17, Why Are Other Dietitians More Successful Than I am? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/017-the-reality-of-overnight-dietitian-success
- -Episode 70, Life Isn't a Highlight Reel: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/070-november-2021-reflections
- -Episode 121, Is Your Pursuit of Abundance Keeping You Stuck in Scarcity? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/121-abundance
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Hannah Saffold, an eating disorder dietitian, nutrition professor, and founder of The Nutrition Insight Project - a space for students and new clinicians to work on their own relationship with food and their bodies. In this episode, Jess and Hannah discuss the gaps in our field and current support systems for dietitians and students struggling with food and body image, and how we can start to unlearn the perfectionism and disordered habits often instilled in us through our education and the diet culture we are surrounded by.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 86, Self-Disclosure - How Much is Too Much? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/086-self-disclosure
- -Episode 98, Let's Change the Process to Become a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/098-becoming-a-dietitian
- -Episode 102, The Elephant in the Room - Dietitians with Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/102-dietitians-with-eating-disorders
To connect with Hannah and learn more about the support she offers:
www.instagram.com/nutrition.insight.project
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola explores the concept of "abundance" - beyond a flashy feel-good hashtag and sentiment. Where does it come from, how is it manipulated by hustle culture to actually keep us stuck in the rat race, and what can we do to reclaim it in an aligned, authentic way?
PLUS, if you're looking to explore the topics of "enough-ness" and getting out of scarcity on a deeper level, this is your last week to enroll in the upcoming Empowering Dietitians course, ABUNDANCE: a course designed for the burnt out & unhappy dietitian who is ready to say F.U. to hustle culture and reclaim their time, energy, and humanity. Check out the links below for more details :)
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 77, Embracing Abundance and Messiness with Madeline Lasell: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/077-madeline-lasell
- -Episode 92, Dealing with Scarcity Mindset in Business with Kourtney Johnson: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/092-kourtney-johnson
- -Episode 119, Let's Talk About Money Scarcity as Dietitians: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/119-money-scarcity
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola exposes the striking similarities between diet culture and hustle culture to show how our work at dismantling diet culture is only the beginning. If you've done the work to flag the diet mentality within yourself and/or your patients, learned about the patriarchal, capitalist, and supremacist roots of diet culture, and are passionate about healing your or others' relationships with food and body...maybe it's time to start applying that same work to your ability to reject hustle culture.
PLUS, if you're looking for support in opting out of hustle culture as a dietitian, there's still time to enroll in ABUNDANCE: a course designed for the burnt out & unhappy dietitian who is ready to say F.U. to hustle culture and reclaim their time, energy, and humanity. Check out the links below for more details :)
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 84, Rest is Not a Solution to Burnout: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/084-the-burnout-rest-myth
- -Episode 103, I'm a Weight Inclusive Dietitian But You Don't Have to Be to Work with me: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/103-dietitian-supervision-for-all
- -Episode 104, One Right Way - Supremacy Culture in Dietetics: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/104-one-right-way
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down to unpack the hold that money has over us as dietitians. It's certainly a hot button topic, with feeling underpaid being a top pain point for many in the field, and an economic climate that is leaving a lot of us feeling, well...scarce and uncertain. Yet despite all of that scarcity, very few dietitians hold wealth or money as a core value. So why, then, does it seem to dominate all of our decisions? And how can we learn to have a more abundant, or secure relationship with money that allows us to make decisions in alignment with our true values and priorities -- without ignoring the fact that money is a necessity in our society? Listen in to hear Jess' take.
PLUS, if you're looking to explore the topics of "enough-ness" and getting out of scarcity on a deeper level, there's still one week left to pre-enroll in the upcoming Empowering Dietitians course, ABUNDANCE: a course designed for the burnt out & unhappy dietitian who is ready to say F.U. to hustle culture and reclaim their time, energy, and humanity. Check out the links below for more details :)
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 39, Do You Feel Underpaid as a Dietitian? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/039-underpaid-dietitians
- -Episode 92, Dealing with Scarcity Mindset in Business: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/092-kourtney-johnson
- -Episode 113, How Dietitians Can Advocate for More Respect, Value, and Compensation: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/113-sara-griffin
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Stephanie Clairmont, retired registered dietitian and owner of The Leveraged Practice, to discuss the issues with the healthcare industry directly contributing to dietitian burnout, and what we can do about it. You can hear in this episode how the two of us approach the issues we see in the field differently, and how there is plenty of space for both of us to support dietitians - in fact, our field is stronger because dietitians have multiple support options!
(Speaking of support options, I am currently PRE-enrolling in my upcoming launch for my course, ABUNDANCE: a course to help unhappy & burnt out dietitians say F.U. to hustle culture and reclaim their time, energy, and humanity. Spots are limited so check out www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance for all of the details!)
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 87, Dietitian Introverts & Empaths - How to Thrive: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/087-introvert-empath
- -Episode 88, Building a Business that Works for You: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/088-orly-wachter
- -Episode 104: One Right Way - White Supremacy Culture in Dietetics: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/104-one-right-way
To connect with Stephanie and learn more about the support she offers:
https://theleveragedpractice.com/lecture
www.hightouchhybrids.com
https://theleveragedpractice.com/podcast/ep-208-making-more-time-in-a-food-service-role-with-sarah-ginn/
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola hits the record button without any script or notes to share about her recent "brush" with hustle culture -- how she found herself, despite being known amongst dietitians as the one who's "so good at opting out of hustle culture" falling back into that hustle mindset without meaning to. She goes through exactly how she responded to the situation, and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and detaching from perfection in this work.
PLUS, if you catch this when it first releases, there's still time to sign up for her upcoming masterclass, F*ck Hustle Culture: Foundations for Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Humanity in 2023, happening January 17th. $37 per seat. 1 CEU approved. If you're ready to say GOODBYE to the hustle mentality in 2023, this is the ideal class to sign up for! Learn more at www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass or sign up directly at bit.ly/hustle-masterclass. (There will be a recording so as long as you register before the event starts, you can watch the recording on your own time!)
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 70, Life Isn't a Highlight Reel: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/070-november-2021-reflections
- -Episode 76, Rejecting the Hustle Mentality: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/076-reject-hustle-mentality
- -Episode 96, Lazy Isn't a Dirty Word: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/096-embracing-laziness
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola introduces season 4 of the show with a continuation from Episode 115, all about the hustle and overwhelm she got caught up in 2022. Jess catches listeners up on her process for goal setting, including revisiting her values and shifting her approach to further reject the hustle culture from the year before. Listen in to gain inspiration for yourself to shift your perspective in 2023 to embrace that anti-hustle lifestyle!
PLUS, Jess chats all about her upcoming masterclass, F*ck Hustle Culture: Foundations for Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Humanity in 2023, happening January 17th. $37 per seat. 1 CEU pending. If you're ready to say GOODBYE to the hustle mentality in 2023, this is the ideal class to sign up for! Learn more at www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass or sign up directly at bit.ly/hustle-masterclass.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 26, Kick Off 2021 Feeling Confident: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/026-kick-off-2021-confidently
- -Episode 71, How to Goal Plan When You're Already Tapped Out: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/071-2022-goal-planning
- -Episode 115, Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead Toward 2023: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/115-goal-reflection-2022
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola wraps up season 3 of the show with a reflection of the year in preparation to look ahead to set goals for 2023. Whether you call them new year's resolutions, intentions, or goals (or maybe even nothing at all because you usually don't set them!!) the very first step is often an overlooked one - and that's reflection. So while November may seem a little early to be chatting through goals, it's actually a fantastic time to take a step back and reflect on how 2022 has been for you. Listen in to hear how Jess does it (live, during the show!) and to find out what she's focusing on moving into the new year.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 26, Kick Off 2021 Feeling Confident: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/026-kick-off-2021-confidently
- -Episode 48, Summer Goal Setting: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/048-june-reflections-2021
- -Episode 71, How to Goal Plan When You're Already Tapped Out: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/071-2022-goal-planning
To continue receiving new Empowering Dietitians content while the podcast is on a December hiatus:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola chats through one of the things that she was definitely not taught in school: how to network, pitch, and make requests compassionately and effectively. Because this isn't something we are taught as dietitians, at least not typically in our formal undergrad or internship training, it can feel intimidating, and it can be easy to have our best intentions land...well, not as we intended...with the person we're contacting. So how do we, as dietitians, better build connections and ask for support from other professionals? And, in turn, how can we learn to receive requests from our colleagues and peers with more compassion and empathy? Listen in for Jess' thoughts!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 82, Confident Communication Skills with Barbara Mayfield: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/082-barb-mayfield
- -Episode 101, Not Feeling the Love Within the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/101-community-support
- -Episode 109: True Collaboration - a Crossover Episode with Dietitian Values and The Dietitian Collaborative: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/109-conversation-corner
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Sara Griffin, owner and founder of the company Edge Nutrition, dedicated to supporting other dietitians looking to boost their confidence in nutrition support. Sara was previously on the show back in 2021 (see below!), and is back now to not only update us on how she has grown and evolved as a practitioner -- but also to chat through her passion for client and professional advocacy. For all of the dietitians who feel undervalued and underpaid, and are frustrated with the field -- listen in for our top tips on how to find an advocacy style that fits your unique personality and strengths!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 16, Confident Salary Negotiation with Stacy Dunn-Emke: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/016-stacey-dunn-emke
- -Episode 38, Career Confidence with Jenny Westerkamp: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/038-jenny-westerkamp
- -Episode 42, Clinical Confidence with Sara Griffin: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/042-sara-griffin
To connect with Sara:
www.instagram.com/edge_clinical
www.edge-clinical.com (use code albumin to get $25 off her courses!)
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola builds on the conversation from last week's episode (see below if you missed it!) by addressing how we respond to other dietitians who are practicing in a way that we disagree with. While there are many issues in our field that can spike in-fighting, arguing, and out-right bullying, none lately seem quite as divisive as the debate between weight centric (/weight-normative or "pro" weight loss) care vs. weight inclusive care -- and while Jess has discussed these issues periodically on the podcast in the past, it's time for a fully updated episode. Listen in to hear Jess' take as she refuses to accept the issue as black-or-white, and to get her takeaways on how she believes we need to move forward as a profession.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 91, Transitioning from Bariatrics to HAES with Anyea Lovette: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/091-anyea-lovette
- -Episode 101, Not Feeling the Love Within the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/101-community-support
- -Episode 103, I'm a Weight Inclusive Dietitian But No, You Don't Have To Be to Work with Me: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/103-dietitian-supervision-for-all
- -And last week's episode, Episode 111, Why that "dietitian vs nutritionist" Instagram post isn't helping us: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/111-dietitians-vs-nutritionists
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/group
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
And don't forget about The Conversation Corner Jess is hosting with Celestina Brunetti and Laura Jean on November 10th at 2pm ET!
Sign up at http://eepurl.com/h7D9hn
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola addresses one of the biggest frustrations within the profession of dietetics: the sheer number of people who are not dietitians who insist on doling out nutrition advice. While some of this advice is innocuous, and some actually legitimate, a lot of it flies in the face of what we, as dietitians, know to be true and helpful -- yet they're the ones receiving all of the attention and respect instead of us, and it pisses us off, right?? In this episode, Jess shares her potentially surprising take on the situation, reminding us that there is a fine line between asserting our expertise and falling into a supremacist habit of attempting to assert dominance over another group by wielding our credential as a source of power and superiority. Yeah...she went there. Are you really surprised, though?
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 37, Should RDs Be Able to Use Their Credential However They Want? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/037-cdr-credential-misuse
- -Episode 98, Let's Change the Process to Become a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/098-becoming-a-dietitian
- -Episode 104, One Right Way - White Supremacy Culture in Dietetics: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/104-one-right-way
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
And don't forget about The Conversation Corner Jess is hosting with Celestina Brunetti and Laura Jean on November 10th at 2pm ET!
Sign up at http://eepurl.com/h7D9hn
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Shani Jordan-Goldman, a fellow dietitian and the owner of Nutrition Cheat Sheets, a company devoted to supported new RDs in the ways Shani wished she'd had available to her when she was starting out. In this episode, the two dietitians chat about their experiences as students and new dietitians, their genius plan to start their own internship to do things differently (maybe some day!), and the changes they want to see in the profession moving forward.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 68, Questioning Your Decision to Become a Dietitian? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/068-leaving-dietetics
- -Episode 98, Let's Change the Process to Become a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/098-becoming-a-dietitian
- -Episode 101, Not Feeling the Love within the Dietetics Community? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/101-community-support
To connect with Shani:
www.instagram.com/nutritioncheatsheets
www.nutritioncheatsheets.com
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Celestina Brunetti and Laura Jean, two fellow dietitians and podcasters in their own right. Jess, Celestina, and Laura are joining up for a true collaboration opportunity unlike any other, and to tell you more about it, they've recorded a cross-over episode to air on all three of their shows. In this episode, these three dietitians chat through their vision for the Conversation Corner they've created together, the trouble with most traditional "collaborative" spaces in dietetics, and their hope for creating a different community culture within the field moving forward.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 30, Why Your Values Matter with Laura Jean: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/030-laura-jean
- -Episode 99, Using Human Design to Improve Your Career and Your Life with Celestina Brunetti: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/099-celestina-brunetti
- -Episode 101, Not Feeling the Love within the Dietetics Community? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/101-community-support
To sign up for the next Conversation Corner (November 10th at 2pm ET):
http://eepurl.com/h7D9hn
To connect with Celestina:
www.instagram.com/thedietitiancollaborative
The Dietitian Collaborative Podcast
To connect with Laura:
www.instagram.com/dietitianvalues
The Dietitian Values Podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast responds to a listener question about burnout, motivation, and creating a routine when building a business while working from home. This episode is the second in a two-part answer, with this week's episode about the realistic timeline for burnout recovery, with personal anecdotes and hard-hitting reflection questions to cultivate the self-compassion you'll need to navigate this period of your life and career. If you missed last week's episode, it's linked below, though you don't have to watch it before tuning into this one!
Plus! This is your last week to register for The Empowering Dietitians Group program, which kicks off next week - so if you're interested, follow the link below to the group to learn more and apply.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 73, Could You Be Burnt Out & Not Even Know It? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/073-identifying-burnout
- -Episode 94: Burnout & Supremacy Culture - The Unspoken Link: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/094-burnout-white-supremacy-culture-in-dietetics
- -Episode 107, Listener Question Part 1: Routines, Motivation, and Building a Business from Home: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/107-work-from-home-routines
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/group
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast responds to a listener question about burnout, motivation, and creating a routine when building a business while working from home. This episode will be the first part of a two-part answer, with this week's episode addressing the idea of boundaries, routines, and how in a capitalist society we often feel pressured to have routines...even when they may not be serving or benefiting us. Jess draws parallels between the urge to have routines along with our fear of rest, and some of the fears our clients have around permission to eat foods they love but feel they "shouldn't". And in the end, she makes a big announcement -- see below for details!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 50, 5 Time-Based Reasons You're Burnt Out: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/050-time-based-burnout
- -Episode 75, The Antidote to Hustle Culture: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/075-slowness-vs-hustle-culture
- -Episode 104, One Right Way - White Supremacy Culture in Dietetics: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/104-one-right-way
NEW! Free Coffee Chat with Jess: A free, 20min 1:1 chat with Jess about anything you need support on. No pitching or upselling included! Just a space for you to get a taste of supervision, no strings attached. Spots will be limited - sign up at www.empoweringdietitians.com/coffee-chat
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/group
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Jessy Griffel, a Montana-based outpatient oncology dietitian and graduate of The Empowering Dietitians Group Program. In this episode, Jessy shares how lost she felt when enrolling in the group program earlier this year - and how she went from questioning her entire career, to being able to set boundaries, make a big career change, and align her work with her core values and the priorities she has in life. Making these changes allowed Jessy to make space in her life for passions and hobbies, and to reclaim parts of her identity as a fully-fledged human beyond her identity professionally as a dietitian.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 99, Using Human Design to Improve Your Life & Career with Celestina Brunetti, RDN LD: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/099-celestina-brunetti
- -Episode 93, Transitioning to Outpatient Oncology with Stephanie Schwartz, MS RDN CDN: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/093-stephanie-schwartz
- -Episode 80, From Burnout Toward Joy with Marissa Sharkey, RD: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/080-marissa-sharkey
To connect with Jessy:
Email: jessy.griffel@imail.org
www.instagram.com/jbadarac
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/group
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Elyssa Toomey, a registered dietitian, certified eating disorder specialist & supervisor, and registered yoga teacher. Elyssa works with both nutrition clients, using a weight inclusive and Intuitive Eating approach, as well as with fellow dietitians in clinical supervision. In this episode, Elyssa shares how trauma sensitive mindfulness, somatic, and embodiment work can benefit both nutrition clients and dietitians.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 79, Are You a Fixer Dietitian? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/079-being-vs-fixing
- -Episode 87, Dietitian Introverts & Empaths - How to Thrive: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/087-introvert-empath
- -Episode 95: Trauma with a Little t & Needing a Break: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/095-take-a-break
To connect with Elyssa:
www.instagram.com/elyssatoomeyrdn
https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola addresses a frustration that has been coming up for many of the dietitians in her supervision programs - the idea that there is "one right way" to do...pretty much anything, as a dietitian. From coaches touting their Proven Frameworks that we follow diligently to build the business of our dreams only to feel disappointed or disconnected, to being tempted by promotions because they're "the next logical step" in your career even when they don't align with your personal values and goals...there are so many ways that dietitians forgo their intuition and individuality for the sake of what they think they "should" do. This episode pulls back the curtain on why this is so common, and what we can be doing instead.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 98, Let's Change the Process to Become a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/098-becoming-a-dietitian
- -Episode 99, Using Human Design to Improve Your Life & Career with Celestina Brunetti: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/099-celestina-brunetti
- -Episode 101, Not Feeling the Love Within the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/101-community-support
Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.thc.texas.gov/public/upload/preserve/museums/files/White_Supremacy_Culture.pdf
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/group
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, dietitian supervisor and host Jess Serdikoff Romola talks about the conflicting advice she has received from business coaches on whether or not she should exclusively work with intuitive eating, non-diet, or weight inclusive dietitians in her supervision business - and how it took her stepping back from the external opinions, reflecting on it herself, and talking it through in her own supervision to feel clear and confident in her decision. Jess talks through why she continues to work with dietitians regardless of how they label their practice, provides reflection points for you as a practitioner to consider with your own work, and outlines important things to know about the Empowering Dietitians Group Supervision Program if you're considering enrolling before the next cohort begins in October.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 55, Should You Hire a Business Coach? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/055-dietitian-business-coach
- -Episode 58, Building Confidence Through Professional Values: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/058-professional-values
- -Episode 101, Not Feeling the Love Within the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/101-community-support
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/group
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola addresses an issue that is often swept under the rug in the field: practitioners who, themselves, struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating. For too long, The Academy has either denied the existence of this issue or, more recently, claimed there is nothing to be done about it. Jess has been told repeatedly not to discuss it, that it wasn't appropriate, all the while seeing the impact the secrecy and shame was having on her colleagues...and herself. She talks in this episode about speaking her truth, not being afraid to rock the boat, and what we as a profession can be doing to better support each other and future generations of students to have a healthier relationship with food and their bodies.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 86, Self-Disclosure - How Much is Too Much? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/086-self-disclosure
- -Episode 90, Speaking Out About What You Believe In: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/090-professional-advocacy
- -Episode 98, Let's Change the Process to Become a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/098-becoming-a-dietitian
Mentioned in this episode:
https://www.bustle.com/wellness/nutritionists-dietitians-eating-disorders
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/group
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, talks about the concept of community within dietetics - why do so many community support options fall short? Why do so many dietitians continue to feel isolated and alone? Jess answers these questions and, perhaps even more importantly, what we can do about it - in this episode.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 3, Finding Community within Dietetics with Elena Kunicki: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/003-elena-kunicki
- -Episode 12, Collaboration Over Competition with Jo Konecny [now Jo White]: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/012-jo-konecny
- -Episode 83, On Boundaries & Feeling Alone as Dietitian with Rachael Utstein: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/083-rachael-utstein
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is celebrating the 100th episode by reflecting on clips from the top five episodes, from the past 2+ years of the show. Listener favorites are highlighted alongside new insights, reflections, and perspectives.
If you liked this episode, you may also like the full episodes featured in this one:
- -Episode 1, The Empowering Dietitians Journey: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/001-the-empowering-dietitians-journey
- -Episode 9, The Other Side of Clinical with Stephanie Schwartz: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/009-stephanie-schwartz
- -Episode 16, Confident Salary Negotiation with Stacey Dunn-Emke: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/016-stacey-dunn-emke
- -Episode 37, Should RDs Be Able to Use Their Credentials However They Want? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/037-cdr-credential-misuse
- -Episode 42, Clinical Confidence, Weight Inclusivity, and The Pandemic with Sara Griffin: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/042-sara-griffin
- -Episode 68, Questioning Your Decision to Become a Dietitian?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/068-leaving-dietetics
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Celestina Brunetti, a U.S. dietitian currently living abroad in Germany while building and nurturing her business, The Dietitian Collaborative. Celestina works diligently to show dietitians not only the true magic of actual community support (without the judgment & competition), but also the transformative power of harnessing your unique gifts, personality, and Human Design when making professional decisions. If you have been feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or out of alignment as a dietitian - this episode is for you!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 30, Why Your Values Matter with Laura Jean APD: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/030-laura-jean
- -Episode 33, Using Values When You're at a Crossroads in Life: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/033-february-reflections
- -Episode 58, Building Confidence Through Professional Values: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/058-professional-values
To connect with Celestina:
www.instagram.com/thedietitiancollaborative
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, addresses a topic that dietitians have some pretty heated opinions about -- the process that it takes to become a dietitian. From undergrad, to the internship, to a new masters requirement in the U.S., there are a lot of (expensive) hoops to jump through, and many dietitians feel they don't actually prepare them adequately for the work and demands they face in the field. Listen in to Jess's take on the roots of these grievances, and the changes we need to make as a profession to better prepare our future generations for the work, and life, ahead of them.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 35, NNM, The Academy, & The Patriarchy - A Growth-Focused Look at The Profession: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/035-nnm-academy-patriarchy
- -Episode 46, Breaking Down the Dietetic Internship with Kayla Abella: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/046-kayla-abella-dietetic-intern
- -Episode 68, Questioning Your Decision to Become a Dietitian?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/068-leaving-dietetics
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Julia Zakrzewski, fellow dietitian and founder of the Freelance Dietitian. In this episode, Julia shares her story of realizing she was actually deeply unhappy in what was, on paper, a great job -- and how the pandemic helped her find a passion for freelance work instead. Jess and Julia chat about freelancing work as a dietitian, and how Julia has recently started supporting other dietitians interested in this type of work, as well. To connect more with Julia, follow her on Instagram, @freelance.dietitian, or visit her website at http://wwww.freelancedietitian.com.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 1, The Empowering Dietitians Journey: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/001-the-empowering-dietitians-journey
- -Episode 33, Using Values When You're at a Crossroads: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/033-february-reflections
- -Episode 49, Brand Partnerships 101 with Jenna Gorham, RD LN: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/049-jenna-gorham
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, continues her conversation around her recent 2-week break from podcasting by explaining more about the intentions she set for her time off. Listen in to understand why Jess responded to potential early burnout with rest (when she's also adamant that rest is NOT a solution to burnout), the epiphany she's been coming to terms with about her work ethic over the past year, and why she rejects the idea that "laziness" is something to feel guilty about.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 33, Using Values When You're at a Crossroads: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/033-february-reflections
- -Episode 84, Rest is NOT a Solution to Burnout: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/084-the-burnout-rest-myth
- -Episode 95, Trauma with a Little T & Needing a Break: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/095-take-a-break
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, explains why she took a 2-week break from the podcast (spoiler: it has to do with burnout). Listen in to learn about one of the biggest reasons many dietitians don't respond to early warning signs of burnout, all through the lens of vulnerability as Jess transparently shares what 2022 has felt like behind the scenes at Empowering Dietitians.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 36,When to Push vs When to Rest: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/036-push-vs-rest
- -Episode 73, Could You Be Burnt Out and Not Know It? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/073-identifying-burnout
- -Episode 94, White Supremacy Culture & Burnout: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/094-burnout-white-supremacy-culture-in-dietetics
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, explores one of the true root causes of dietitian burnout: white supremacy culture. What IS white supremacy culture? What are the values, or characteristics, associated with it? How do those characteristics influence burnout culture in the field? This conversation may feel uncomfortable, and may seem to be taboo, but it is a crucial path to having any hope of ending burnout within dietetics, for good.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 35, NNM, The Academy, & The Patriarchy - A Growth-Focused Look at the Profession: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/035-nnm-academy-patriarchy
- -Episode 40, Handling Trolls, & Systemic Racism in Dietetics: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/040-trolls-and-systemic-racism-in-dietetics
- -Episode 84, Rest is NOT a Solution to Burnout: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/084-the-burnout-rest-myth
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Stephanie Schwartz, a clinical outpatient oncology dietitian in NYC (and the dietitian behind the Instagram account, @thatdietitianlife). In this episode, Stephanie updates Jess on her recent transition from inpatient to outpatient work - how she navigated the imposter thoughts that started cropping up, what almost stopped her from making the switch, and what the change in specialty and facility has been like. To connect more with Stephanie, follow her on Instagram, @thatdietitianlife.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 9, The Other Side of Clinical with Stephanie Schwartz, MS RD CDN: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/009-stephanie-schwartz
- -Episode 38, Career Confidence with Jenny Westerkamp, RD CSSD: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/038-jenny-westerkamp
- -Episode 42, Clinical Confidence, Weight Inclusivity, and The Pandemic with Sara Griffin, MS RDN CNSC: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/042-sara-griffin
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by current Empowering Dietitians client, Kourtney Johnson for a new "Supervision Spotlight" series. Listen in to an actual mini supervision session between Jess and Kourtney to get an inside look of what supervision can look like, and the types of challenges it can help dietitians address. In this episode, Kourtney shares how she has been struggling with scarcity mindset in her business when client inquiries slow down, and together they work through different shifts and strategies she can try to prioritize fulfillment, adopt abundance, and feel more confident. To connect with Kourtney, follow her on Instagram (@ditchdietrules), send her an email (kourtney@intuitivelynourished.com), or check out her Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/intuitivelynourished).
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 32, Embracing the Nuance of Intuitive Eating with Kourtney Johnson: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/032-kourtney-johnson
- -Episode 72, From Frazzled to Focused with Amanda Mittman, MS RDN LDN: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/072-amanda-mittman
- -Episode 77, Embracing Abundance and Messiness with Madeline Lasell, MPH RD LD CDCES: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/077-madeline-lasell
- The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by current Empowering Dietitians client, Anyea Lovette. In this episode, Anyea shares about her background in bariatrics, including how, and why, she has been transitioning over the past year to a weight inclusive, Intuitive Eating approach. Together, Jess and Anyea discuss how Anyea has navigated both the imposter thoughts and strong emotions that go along with learning about intuitive eating 15 years into her career, and how she's had to shift her counseling technique from what she was used to in the bariatric clinic, to be more effective in her Intuitive Eating private practice. You can connect with Anyea on Instagram, @anyealovefit.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 20, Can Intuitive Eating and Weight Loss Go Together?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/020-can-intuitive-eating-support-weight-loss
- -Episode 32, Embracing the Nuance of Intuitive Eating with Kourtney Johnson: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/032-kourtney-johnson
- -Episode 43, The Roots of Diet Culture & Its Sneaky Forms: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/043-sneaky-diet-culture-patriarchy
- The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, discusses the controversial decision to speak out about a political issue in professional circles. How do you decide which issues, and which situations, are appropriate? Can it hurt your career? How do you make decisions that are aligned with your unique values, beliefs, and practice? Jess will be answering all of these questions, and more, using her own decision to speak out on abortion access through Empowering Dietitians this past month.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 33, Using Values When You're at a Crossroads in Life: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/033-february-reflections
- -Episode 58, Building Confidence Through Professional Values: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/058-professional-values
- -Episode 86: Self Disclosure - How Much is Too Much?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/086-self-disclosure
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, discuses RD state licensure laws in the U.S. and how they affect dietitians across the nation. In this episode, she touches on different definitions of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) by state, common loopholes used in spite of state licensure laws, and ethical considerations that apply with the RD credential.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 37, Should RDs be Able to Use Their Credentials However They Want?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/037-cdr-credential-misuse
- -Episode 58, Building Confidence Through Professional Values: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/058-professional-values
- -Episode 68, Questioning Your Decision to Become a Dietitian?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/068-leaving-dietetics
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Orly Wachter, registered dietitian, business coach, and creator of Health Pro to CEO. In this episode, Jess and Orly chat about how to stand out in a sea of entrepreneurial dietitians, aligning your values with your work, and staying true to yourself even in some of the most professional aspects of your life. For more information on Orly's work, You can connect with Orly on Facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/healthpro2ceo), by listening to her own podcast, Health Pro to CEO; or reading more about her Client Compass Coaching program.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 45, Taking Responsibility for Your Career with Christine Dyan Thomson: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/045-christine-dyan-thomson
- -Episode 52, July Reflections - Feeling Comfortable Being Yourself: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/052-july-2021-reflections
- -Episode 85, Facing Fear in Business with Adrien Paczosa, RD, LD, CEDRD-S: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/085-adrien-pacsoza
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, chats about being introverted and empathic as an RD, and how you can use these qualities to thrive. In this episode, she discusses controversy in defining these terms, advantages and disadvantages of having these qualities in the field of dietetics, and how to benefit from these qualities within a society that is not geared towards all kinds of people.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 18, How to Embrace Discomfort and Boost Confidence!: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/018-embrace-discomfort
- -Episode 26, Kick Off 2021 Feeling Confident: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/026-kick-off-2021-confidently
- -Episode 52, July Reflections - Feeling Comfortable Being Yourself: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/052-july-2021-reflections
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, speaks about the roles of self-disclosure and vulnerability in the field of dietetics. In this episode, she discusses what disclosure is (and when it is appropriate), how to use disclosure and vulnerability as an aid to building trust with clients, and how to balance vulnerability in the professional world, using examples from her own personal experience with having a social media presence.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 29, January 2021 Reflections: Boundaries: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/029-january-2021-reflections
- -Episode 30, Why Your Values Matter with Laura Jean, APD: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/030-laura-jean
- -Episode 52, July Reflections - Feeling Comfortable Being Yourself: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/052-july-2021-reflections
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Adrien Paczosa, a Texas-based dietitian who not only runs a successful group private practice, iLiveWell; she also runs a successful business coaching program for dietitians, Fearless Practitioners. In this episode, Jess and Adrien chat about how Adrien manages both busy businesses, tops tips for approaching hiring out for help as a solopreneur, and how to build a business part time while working a job that's draining you. For more information on Adrien's work, check out https://ilivewellnutrition.com/ and https://fearlesspractitioners.com/.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 45, Taking Responsibility for Your Career with Christine Dyan Thomson: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/045-christine-dyan-thomson
- -Episode 55, Should You Hire a Business Coach?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/055-dietitian-business-coach
- -Episode 67, Facing Fear with Anafer Barerra: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/067-anafer-barrera
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Episode correction: Adrien credits Pitbull for saying "Scared Money Don't Make Money." Upon checking this, it is actually credited to YG feat J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo.
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, pulls the curtain back on burnout amongst dietitians. In this episode, she discusses the top misconceptions around burnout (including that rest is the primary treatment recommendation), WHY we as a society and profession continue to promote an unsustainable solution to this growing problem in the field, and what we need to focus on instead if we want to truly recover from, and prevent burnout moving forward.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 73, Could You Be Burnt Out and Not Know It?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/073-identifying-burnout
- -Episode 76, Rejecting the Hustle Mentality: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/076-reject-hustle-mentality
- -Episode 81, Intuitive Living for Dietitians - How to Reclaim Your Passion & Purpose: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/081-reclaim-dietitian-confidence
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Rachael Utstein, an outpatient eating disorder and disordered eating dietitian who has been working 1:1 with Jess since early 2021. Rachael shares how supervision has helped her set better boundaries to recover from burnout, feel less alone -- especially while working from home -- and shake off comparisons to other dietitians that were getting in the way of her own confidence and path forward.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 67, Facing Fear with Anafer Barrera: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/067-anafer-barrera
- -Episode 72, From Frazzled to Focused: How Supervision Empowered Amanda Mittman: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/072-amanda-mittman
- -Episode 77, Embracing Abundance & Messiness with Madeline Lasell, MPH RD LD CDCES: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/077-madeline-lasell
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Barbara J. Mayfield, MS RDN LD FAND, an expert in nutrition communication and author of the book, Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide (available for purchase for 14 CEUs!). In this episode, they discuss communication skills as a current gap in the field, the importance of engaging your audience (whether that's an audience of 500, or of 1!), and why developing a "signature style" is important for your work.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 16, Confident Salary Negotiating with Stacy Dunn-Emke: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/016-stacey-dunn-emke
- -Episode 38, Career Confidence with Jenny Westerkamp: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/038-jenny-westerkamp
- -Episode 53, Counseling Confidence with Stephanie Notaras: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/053-stephanie-notaras
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/free
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, reveals the exclusive framework she uses in supervision to help dietitians overcome their self-doubt and imposter feelings, develop resilience, and create a life and career that lights them up and makes a difference. This episode is part 2 of a 2-part series; for the first part, listen to episode 76 below, Rejecting the Hustle Mentality.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 64, Imperfect Action & A Big Announcement: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/064-imperfect-action
- -Episode 72, From Frazzled to Focused: How Supervision Empowered Amanda Mittman: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/072-amanda-mittman
- -Episode 76, Rejecting the Hustle Mentality: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/076-reject-hustle-mentality
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/group
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
https://www.ted.com/search?q=make+stress+your+friend
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Marissa Sharkey, a clinical critical care dietitian and Founding Member of the Empowering Dietitians Group Program. Marissa shares her experience with pandemic-related burnout, why she believes supervision is one of the most important support options a dietitian can invest in, and how she's been prioritizing joy. If you're interested in being in the next cohort of the group program, enrollment opens this week!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 67, Facing Fear with Anafer Barrera: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/067-anafer-barrera
- -Episode 72, From Frazzled to Focused: How Supervision Empowered Amanda Mittman: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/072-amanda-mittman
- -Episode 77, Embracing Abundance & Messiness with Madeline Lasell, MPH RD LD CDCES: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/077-madeline-lasell
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/group
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast reflects this month on the topic of "being with" discomfort rather than jumping right into fixing mode. She discusses how dietitians are trained to be fixers by the profession and society, the consequences of gravitating toward fixing, and how to shift into a different state of mind for improved fulfillment as a dietitian.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 8, A Conversation About "Doing" vs "Being": https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/008-june-reflections
- -Episode 66, Lessons Learned on the Road: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/066-october-2021-reflections
- -Episode 75, The Antidote to Hustle Culture: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/075-slowness-vs-hustle-culture
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/march22event
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, addresses a listener question about ethics, and how we treat one another as dietitians. In this episode she discusses ethical market research, how to form a strong ethical identity, WHY so many dietitians experience conflicts with one another...and what we can do about it. If you're ready to embrace abundance and collaboration, this one's for you.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 12, Collaboration over Competition with Jo Konecny (White): https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/012-jo-konecny
-Episode 17, Why is Everyone Else More Successful Than Me? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/017-the-reality-of-overnight-dietitian-success
-Episode 35, NNM, The Academy, and The Patriarchy - A Growth-Focused Look at Our Profession: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/035-nnm-academy-patriarchy
-The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/march22event
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Madeline Lasell, a dietitian and former Empowering Dietitians client, who shares her journey bringing her work into better alignment with her values over the past year, how she's come to embrace abundance over scarcity, and the process it took for her to gain clarity and confidence in her future vision as a dietitian. You can connect with Maddy on Instagram @cooking.in.color!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 51, Thoughts on Confidence with Danielle Bublitz: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/051-danielle-bublitz
- -Episode 67, Facing Fear with Anafer Barrera: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/067-anafer-barrera
- -Episode 72, From Frazzled to Focused: How Supervision Empowered Amanda Mittman: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/072-amanda-mittman
- -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/march22event
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, chats today about the first principle of her 10 step framework for Intuitive Living for Dietitians. Listen in as she discusses the gap in support for dietitians that currently exists, the importance of teaching professional develop using cyclical frameworks, and what the hustle mentality has to do with your struggles as a dietitian. Stay tuned for Part 2 next month where she reveals and reviews the remaining 9 principles!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 35, NNM, The Academy, and the Patriarchy - a Growth-Focused Look at Our Profession: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/035-nnm-academy-patriarchy
-Episode 55, "Should" You Hire a Business Coach?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/055-dietitian-business-coach
-Episode 75: The Antidote to Hustle Culture: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/075-slowness-vs-hustle-culture
-The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/march22event
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, reflects on hustle culture and the mentality it tends to ingrain in us, and how we can lean into the ebbs and flow of energy to slow down, feel less stressed, and cultivate more fulfillment in our lives as dietitians.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- -Episode 36, When to Push vs When to Rest as a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/036-push-vs-rest
- -Episode 57, Stress, Rest, and Self-Trust: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/057-august-2021-reflections
- -Episode 71, Ready or Not Here's 2022 (How to Goal Plan When You're Already Tapped Out): https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/071-2022-goal-planning
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com
www.empoweringdietitians.com/groupwaitlist
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Resources Jess mentions in this episode:
- www.cyclesjournal.com
- www.stopbreathethink.com
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Dr. Lara Zibarras, a UK-based psychologist and food freedom coach. Together, they discuss the concept of core beliefs -- what they are, and how they relate not only to our work with clients but also to the inner work we do with ourselves.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 5, Cultivating Curiosity with Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/005-evelyn-tribole
-Episode 30, Why Your Values Matter with Laura Jean, APD: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/030-laura-jean
-Episode 53, Counseling Confidence with Stephanie Notaras: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/053-stephanie-notaras
-The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, discusses one of the foundational pieces of burnout for dietitians: how to identify it in the first place. In this episode, you'll learn the top warning signs of burnout, how it progresses, and what you can be doing now to course-correct no matter how far down the burnout path you've already gotten.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 50, 5 Time-Based Reasons You're Burnt Out
-Episode 54, Avoiding Burnout in Group Practice: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/054-group-practice-burnout
-Episode 65, The Intersection of Burnout & Imposter Feelings: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/065-imposter-feelings-burnout
-The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
In this episode, I'm joined by one of my current dietitian clients, Amanda Mittman. Together, we talk through Amanda's journey over the past year from feeling completely stuck in place, burnt out from grad school and pulled in a dozen different directions…to hiring her first dietitian employee, feeling focused and grounded, and working in alignment with her deeper purpose. You can connect with Amanda at @happyvalleynutrition on Instagram, or by emailing her at amanda@happyvalleynutrition.com.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 71, Ready or Not Here's 2022 - How to Goal Plan When You're Already Tapped Out: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/071-2022-goal-planning
-Episode 54, Avoiding Burnout in Group Practice: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/054-group-practice-burnout
-Episode 14, My Messy Dietitian Journey: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/014-my-messy-dietitian-journey
-The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
Join Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor, for the first episode of season 3 of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast! In this episode, she discusses different types and approaches to goal planning, how to choose the right approach based on how your unique brain works, some tips on how to feel more CONFIDENT working toward your goals this year…and of course, a sneak peek into some of the goals she'll be focusing on through Empowering Dietitians for 2022.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
- Episode 26, Kick Off 2021 Feeling Confident: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/026-kick-off-2021-confidently
-Episode 48, Setting Summer Goals: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/048-june-reflections-2021
-Episode 58, Building Confidence through Professional Values: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/058-professional-values
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:
www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision
www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
This month, I launched a new program -- and it did not exactly go as planned. In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing a really raw, honest look at how I took it. (Spoiler alert: not well.) I talk about what specific factors led to some extra susceptibility to imposter thoughts and a heightened emotional response, how I recovered, and what I'm doing to feel confident moving forward. If you can relate to this story, know that confidence is possible! Get started with my free download, a 10-day journal for dietitians, at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free -- and of course you can always connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians!
In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Allison Aron, a dietitian and current Empowering Dietitians client. We chat about her experience in supervision (spoiler: I'm not her first supervisor!), the types of topics and issues we addressed specific to her being new to private practice, her advice for other dietitians listening who are feeling a little lost or directionless themselves. To connect with Allie, you can email her at AllisonRNutrition@gmail.com. And if you resonated with what Allie had to say, let's stay in touch! I'm not currently accepting new clients, so in the meantime, get some of the ground work started with my free 10-day journal for dietitians at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free.
In this episode, I'm chatting about the recent surge in the number of dietitians questioning their decision to go into this field, and the number of students being told by seasoned dietitians to choose another path. We are collectively feeling fed up: underpaid, undervalued, and full of doubt. I'm sharing my insights on why this is happening, and walking you through the process I use with dietitians in my supervision program to help you gain clarity and confidence on the right path forward to you. If you resonated with this episode and want my support in walking you through this process in detail, grab one of the remaining spots in my brand new group program starting this week - learn more on Instagram @empowering.dietitians!
In this episode, I'm chatting with Empowering Dietitians client, Anafer Barrera. Anafer is a multipassionate dietitian who has been working in both clinical and private practice for the past year. In this episode, we discuss...what being a dietitian means to her, why she believes that all dietitians can benefit from coaching/supervision, and her top 2 pieces of advice. To connect with Anafer, follow her on Instagram @foodwithanafer. And if you could relate to Anafer's journey and are looking for the same type of support to feel more confident and focused as a dietitian, don't miss out on my new group program for dietitians and the FREE 3-day workshop I'm hosting to celebrate the kick-off! Register for the free workshop happening November 9th-11th at www.empoweringdietitians.com/november21event, or reach out to me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians to learn more!
After taking a month-long, cross-country road trip for my honeymoon with Justin, I'm back with - of course - some reflections, and a few stories for good measure. In this episode, listen in as I share all that I learned or was reminded of while we traveled from coast to coast -- from plans falling through, to keeping my Type A personality in check, to facing some fears...it's all here, in this special edition episode! Love the messages you hear on this podcast? This is your LAST WEEK to sign up for my free 3-day workshop November 9th-11th on Ending Dietitian Burnout and Imposter Feelings! Secure your spot at www.empoweringdietitians.com/november21event, or reach out to me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians if you have some questions before you register!
In this episode, I discuss...why I no longer refer to imposter feelings as a "syndrome;" why so many dietitians are experiencing imposter feelings in the first place; and how imposter feelings contribute to burnout amongst dietitians. If you're experiencing burnout as a dietitian, or you're desperate to avoid it, join me for a FREE 3-day workshop on ending burnout & imposter feelings, November 9th - 11th! Learn more and register at www.empoweringdietititans.com/november21event.
I'm back from my honeymoon break, and doing what I know best: a tell-all about all of the mistakes I make and imperfect action I take, to normalize it for all of us. In this episode, I'm telling you all about my brand new group program launching in November, and how I've taken every mistake I've made and everything I've learned over the past 2+ years working with dietitians 1:1, to bring you a whole new level of support to help you recover from or avoid burnout, rediscover your passion as a dietitian, and build confidence in yourself and your work. And to kick off the new program, I'm hosting a FREE 3-day workshop on Ending Dietitian Burnout & Imposter Feelings - learn more and sign up at www.empoweringdietititans.com/november21event!
It's the last episode of my archive series! While I'm away on my honeymoon, I've been re-airing some of my most valuable episodes from the archive, and this week is the last one before new episodes resume. In this episode, which originally aired November 22nd 2020, 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! If you're looking for more support, connect with me on Instagram @Empowering.Dietitians, and stay tuned right here next week for a big announcement about a whole new type of support I'll be offering. (Can't wait? Sign up today for my FREE 3-day workshop on ending dietitian burnout & imposter feelings, happening in November, at www.empoweringdietititans.com/november21event!)
I've been unplugging, and road tripping across the country for the past few weeks, and re-sharing some of my most valuable episodes from the archive while I'm away. This week, I'm re-sharing another more recent episode from July 2021. 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 boundaries to protect her time AND energy without feeling selfish, guilty, or inadequate...and how supervision has inspired her to be a support for other dietitians in her life as well. To connect with Danielle, follow her on Instagram at @foodfreedomdiabetes. And if you could relate to Danielle's journey and are looking to work on your own confidence and boundaries the way she did, connect with me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians to stay up to date on my new group program, launching this fall! (Can't wait until then to get started? Grab my free 10-day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free!)
In week 3 of my archive series, where I'm re-sharing some of my most valuable episodes from the archive while I unplug on a honeymoon road trip across the country, I'm throwing it back to an episode from not that long ago. This episode, which originally aired July 11th 2021, is all about...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 time and the boundaries you do or don't set around your time are probably part of it. If you resonated with this episode and want someone in your corner to dive deeper into this topics in a more individualized way, stay tuned here and on Instagram (@empowering.dietitians) for more content on burnout, and for some exciting new support options coming your way this fall! (Ready to get started right now? Grab my free 10-day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free!)
I'm currently road tripping across the country and getting some much needed unplugged time in, I'm re-sharing some of my most valuable episodes from the archive. In this episode, originally from October 4th 2020, 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. If new content is what you're in the mood for, or you simply want to stay updated on everything my business and I are up to, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians. (Ready to get started right now? Grab my free 10-day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free!)
I just got married! And so while I unplug for a honeymoon road trip across the country, I'm re-sharing some of my most valuable episodes from my archive. In this episode, originally aired August 23rd 2020, 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 your path as a dietitian. For more inspiration and reminders to help you feel confident and connected to your work as a dietitian, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians and stay tuned each week right here for another podcast episode! (Ready to get started right now? Grab my free 10-day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free!)
In this episode, I share my own business values and use them to discuss...why I'm adamant about NOT being the only, or the biggest, expert in the room...how I use ethics to guide tough professional decisions...and how I have learned to embrace who I am wholeheartedly as a dietitian, and as a person. Oh, and how I'm committed to helping other dietitians embrace who THEY are authentically, too! This is also my LAST new episode before my wedding and honeymoon - after this week I will be re-sharing some of my most valuable episodes from the archive, and will return with new episodes mid-October. I'll also at that point be getting ready to launch my brand new group program, so in the meantime, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians to learn all about it and receive regular (new!) content to help you feel inspired, confident, and connected to your work. (Ready to get started right now? Grab my free 10-day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free!)
In this month's reflections episode, I'm dialing it back to reflect on how I navigated some pretty stressful, overwhelming moments recently, and sharing 3 affirmation that I'm holding close to heart as reminders to help further reduce my stress and keep me focused. I'm also giving you a little sneak peek into my cross-country road trip honeymoon that's coming up next month, and letting you know how Empowering Dietitians will be affected as I balance my business with the need to unplug and be present for this trip. At the start of this episode, I also offer a follow-up to last week's episode on Diet Culture in the Wedding Industry, and reference an article on Ragen Chastain's blog, Dances with Fat. To read the article in its entirety, head to https://danceswithfat.org/2021/08/09/davids-bridal-distributes-unsolicited-diet-propaganda-to-plus-size-customers/. Connect with me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians, or if you're ready to get started on your own journey toward dietitian confidence, grab my free 10 day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free.
Diet culture in the wedding industry will, at some point, impact us all -- even if we never get married, chances are, we will be in a bridal party, a guest, or...a dietitian whose patient or client has been impacted by the stress of it all. So in this episode, I discuss not only how diet culture within the wedding industry can impact us, but also what we can do about it, whether we're the ones getting married, in the bridal party, a guest, a vendor, or a practitioner working with someone who needs support in this area. Diet culture can be sneaky, and its roots run deep, which is why I'm committed to naming it whenever I see it -- to learn more about how diet culture impacts us as dietitians, and what we can do about it, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or via email at www.empoweringdietitians.com/newsletter.
In this episode, I share my own personal experience working with multiple business coaches over the past few years, and discuss my top tips for knowing...when it's a good time to hire a business coach...when it might NOT be a good time to hire a business coach (and what to do instead)...and how to make sure that you're hiring someone who's a good fit for you and the type of support you need. The work that I do is often conflated with business coaching, but really serves its own purpose. While business coaches focus on your business, I focus on you -- and you don't have to be a business owner to benefit from that. If you struggle with burnout, imposter feelings, time management, and boundaries as a dietitian -- or lately you've flat out been feeling dispassionate or disconnected from your work -- supervision may be the support you're looking for. Doors to my supervision programs are temporarily closed, so instead you can connect with me either on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or via email at www.empoweringdietitians.com/newsletter!
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...the pitfalls of many group practices...what practice owners can do to make their group effective, efficient, and sustainable...and what contracted dietitians within a group practice can do if they're feeling burnt out or overwhelmed. I work with a lot of dietitians in this area, so if you're struggling and want to connect, join me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or via email at www.empoweringdietitians.com/newsletter. I'm not currently enrolling dietitians into my supervision programs, but stay tuned for an exciting new Empowering Dietitians support system coming soon!
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 counseling confidence. To learn more about Stephanie and her Dietitian Counselling Skills Program, connect with her on Instagram @stephanienotaras or join her Facebook Group, Dietitian Counselling Skills Community. And if you liked this episode, you can connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or sign up for emails at www.empoweringdietitians.com/newsletter.
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 content on dietitian confidence and imposter feelings, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or via email at www.empoweringdietitians.com/newsletter.
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 boundaries to protect her time AND energy without feeling selfish, guilty, or inadequate...and how supervision has inspired her to be a support for other dietitians in her life as well. To connect with Danielle, follow her on Instagram at @foodfreedomdiabetes. And if you could relate to Danielle's journey and are looking to work on your own confidence and boundaries the way she did, apply for my supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision -- or simply reach out to me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians!
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 time and the boundaries you do or don't set around your time are probably part of it. If you resonated with this episode and want someone in your corner to dive deeper into this topics in a more individualized way, apply for my supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision. And for more content on confidence, burnout, and dietitian boundaries, connect with me on instagram at @empowering.dietitians.
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...and out-of-the-box ways to incorporate brand collaborations into your work as a dietitian. To learn more about brand partnerships, follow @therdlink on Instagram or sign up for free at www.therdlink.com. And as always, you connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians for extra tips on confidence, mindset, and community, or head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision to find out about the 1:1 support options I provide.
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 support you need as a dietitian! You can find me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians, or learn more about supervision on my website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
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 more about child nutrition or a more holistic approach to nutrition you can connect with Kayla on her Instagram, @nutrikay, or through her website www.nutrikaywellness.com. If you are a dietitian and are interested in working on your confidence in the field, you can connect with me more on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians, or on my website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
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 tuned! You can also hear more from Kayla through her Instagram @nutrikay and if you are ready to dive into working on your confidence as a dietitian,you can connect with me more on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians, or on my website www.empoweringdietitians.com.
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.dietitian or her website, www.moneymindsetdietitian.com. And if you liked this episode, let me know! You can connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians, or learn more about my own support for dietitians at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision
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 than answers, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or send me an email at jessica@empoweringdietitians.com. And if you're ready for more support unpacking the sneaky forms of diet culture in your own practice, learn more about my supervision services at wwww.empoweringdietitians.com.
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 jitters, what it was like to be an ICU RD during covid, and her recommendations for clinical dietitians interested in or passionate about weight inclusive care. Listeners can use the code "empoweringdietitians" to receive $25 off her course at www.edge-clinical.com - and for more from Sara, connect with her on Instagram, @edge_clinical. And if you're ready to build up your confidence and overcome those pesky imposter feelings in general, connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians or schedule a discovery call to learn more about my 1:1 supervision opportunities at www.empoweringdietitians.com/application.
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, the profession, and working toward her goals. Connect with Renee on her brand new business Instagram, @no.bs.nutrition. And if you're ready to get the kind of support that has helped Renee and other RDs like her, connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians or schedule a discovery call with me at bit.ly/dietitian-supervision-app!
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 perspective, why it's important for you to decide what your own boundaries will be online and in your "real life," and where you can learn more about systemic racism in general, as well as how it manifests within our profession specifically. For a full list of the people and resources mentioned in this episode, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/040-trolls-and-systemic-racism-in-dietitics. If you're interested in working through some of your own biases, limitations, or questions surrounding topics like privilege and inclusive care, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians, or sign up for a free discovery call to learn more about my 1:1 supervision options at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision!
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 work with dietitians on overcoming their limiting beliefs, reconnecting their work to their values, and creating a career and life that fulfills them and makes them happy. It's time to live life on your terms - and no, you don't HAVE to be in private practice to do it. Learn more at www.empoweringdietitians.com or connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians.
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 tips for my fellow introverts for doing it in less intimiating ways!), and why not getting your "dream job" isn't always a bad thing. In this episode, Jenny recommended two books - Success Principles by Jack Canfield and Loving What Is by Byron Katie, and we referenced a blog article I wrote for AAD, which you can read at https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/remaining-motivated-for-dietetic-internship-and-exam/. Learn more about AAD on their website, www.allaccessdietetics.com, or on Instagram, @allaccessdietetics. You can also connect with Jenny to learn more about her background in sports nutrition on her personal Instagram, @JennySportsRD. And if you're ready to dive into working on your confidence as a current dietitian, you can connect with me more on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians, or on my website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
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 skip it! To read the full CDR misuse policy, refer to https://www.cdrnet.org/rd-use-misuse. And if you'd like to connect with my outside of the podcast, you can find me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians, or connect with me through my website at www.empoweringdietitians.com.
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 @empowering.dietitians or learn about my support programs for RDs at www.empoweringdietitians.com
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 just like you at www.empoweringdietitians.com!
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 own dreams, not a carbon copy of what a dietitian “should” be...and Lauren’s 10 Principles of Intuitive DIETETICS, which everyone can access their free download of via https://www.thefoodfightfam.com/free-guide. If you're looking to feel less alone and receive support in living your dream RD life on your own terms, connect with us on Instagram at @thefoodfightfam and @empowering.dietitians, or learn more about the services we each offer at www.empoweringdietitians.com and www.thefoodfightfam.com.
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 me more on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or learn more about how I support RDs just like you at www.empoweringdietitians.com!
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 investing in multiple coaches at one time for different specialties. You can connect with Kourtney on Instagram, @intuitivelynourishedRD, on her website at www.intuitivelynourishedRD.com, and on her Facebook group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/317030849552789. You can also listen to her recorded webinar on Intuitive Eating at https://www.dietitiancentral.com/ceu/dietitian_recorded_webinar.cfm?art_id=620&cid=605. And if you'd like to join Kourtney among the dietitians in my Empowering Dietitians Supervision Program, connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians or learn more on my website, www.empoweringdietitians.com.
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 apply other principles within Intuitive Eating to your work with clients, learn more about supervision support at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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 authentic individual to aid in decision-making and improve work-life fulfillment. For more support on aligning your work with your values, connect with us on Instagram at @dietitianvalues and @empowering.dietitians. And to learn more about how The Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program can support you as a dietitian, check out www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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 happiness. 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.
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 happiness and confidence...and how she has gained confidence by overcoming her perfectionism and imposter syndrome. To connect with Noura, reach out to her on Instagram @thepcosdietitian or through her website at www.nourishnurture.net! And if you're looking to overcome your imposter syndrome and perfectionism like Noura did, apply for my Empowering Dietitians Supervision at www.empoweringdietitians.com! I have both 1:1 and group options open for enrollment right now!
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 with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians!
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 my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/application -- or connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians.
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 limiting beliefs as a dietitian, and don't want to wait for new episodes in 2021, connect with me on Instagram @Empowering.Dietitians or reach out for 1:1 supervision at www.empoweringdietitians.com/application!
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! If you're looking for more support, connect with me on Instagram @Empowering.Dietitians, or apply for a free call to learn more about my program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/application.
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 for more individualized guidance, apply for my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/application.
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/application.
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 more 1:1 support to get you through these uncertain and stressful times, connect with me on Instagram @Empowering.Dietitians, or apply for my supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/application -- spots will be opening up soon!
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...and if you still have questions, connect with me on Instagram @ Empowering.Dietitians.
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 missing that support, check out my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on IG @Empowering.Dietitians!
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 crop up. For more 1:1 support to stop feeling discouraged comparing yourself to other RDs and start feeling confident on YOUR journey, apply for supervision at www.empoweringdietitians.com/apply, or connect with me on IG @Empowering.Dietitians.
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 getting paid your worth as a dietitian, and tips for communicating and negotiating more confidently. Connect with Stacey on her website at www.nutritionjobs.com or on social media @nutritionjobs. You can download her free work journal at https://www.nutritionjobs.com/4-wins-work-journal. And if you'd like more 1:1 support on your dietitian journey to feeling more confident and connected to your work, apply for my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/apply.
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 strong! We discuss...why he finds training dietitians specifically so rewarding, why it's actually healthy to experience being "bad" at something (cause all my perfectionists out there know how uncomfortable that feels!), and my own disordered background with fitness and my transition to intuitive, joyful movement. For a free workout guide, send Mark a message on IG @training.strong.women, and check out his own podcast - Marky Mark and the Fitness Bunch! And if you're ready to overcome your dietitian perfectionism across all areas of your life, apply for my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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 your path as a dietitian. For more on my journey, listen to podcast episode 1 at www.empoweringdietitians.com/001-the-empowering-dietitians-journey. And if you want support on your own RD journey, follow me on IG @empowering.dietitians or apply to my Supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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 appropriate to introduce gentle nutrition in counseling. Still have questions about implementing intuitive eating into your work? Connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or check out my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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 integrity with respect for dietitians whose approaches differ from yours, the impact our professional identity crisis has on our confidence, and how to embrace an abundance mindset to support collaboration over competition.. Connect with Jo on Instagram @the.ambitious.nutritionist. And if you feel stressed trying to find your own unique identity as a dietitian and communicating it to others confidently, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on IG @empowering.dietitians.
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 you have a lot of questions about how to incorporate intuitive eating into your work as a dietitian, let me help you! Follow me along on Instagram @empowering.dietitians, or read more about my 1:1 supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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 your reflection and learning after the podcast, from broader perspectives. To learn more and support BIPOC voices, services, and work, this is a list of people (and articles) mentioned in this episode (all @ accounts refer to Instagram): @jessicawilson.msrd, @your.latina.nutritionist, @encouragingdietitian, @thenutritiontea, @therosienutritionist, @fit.flexible.fluisd, @thetrillrd, @the_bodylib_advocate (embodylib.com/blog/food-access-and-intuitive-eating-barriers-to-application), www.elemental.medium.com/the-bizarre-and-racist-history-of-the-bmi-7d8dc2aa33bb
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 industry after college. In her spare time, Stephanie makes memes and runs the instagram feed @thatdietitianlife where she tries to not only provide laughs but also create a platform for dietitians to connect and discuss about what's going on in the field. In today's episode, we cover...how to tell the difference between needing to LEAVE clinical versus finding or advocating for a new clinical environment, why there's no such thing as one "right" way to be a dietitian, and the untold benefits of working a clinical job! Connect with Stephanie on IG @thatdietitianlife. And if you feel pressured to take a certain path in your career, or confused about what YOUR path in dietetics might be altogether, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on IG @empowering.dietitians.
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 own journey as a dietitian, read more about my supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision or follow along on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians.
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 concerns from passing through the generations. In this episode, we discuss how to reframe "failures" or "mistakes" in a counseling session as opportunities, actionable steps for straight-sized dietitians who want to support clients in bigger bodies, and the art of becoming a more compassionate counselor through true client-centered care. Connect with Melissa on Instagram @no.more.guilt. And if you are looking for more 1:1 support on your journey as a dietitian, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians.
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 Implicit Bias Assessment (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html). If you're looking for more support in your dietitian journey, learn more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, and connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians.
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 about the power of curiosity without judgment, what to do if the lessons taught to you in school conflict with your experiences in practice, and how to navigate the social justice component of health and nutrition. Connect with Evelyn on Instagram at @evelyntribole or at www.evelyntribole.com. And if you are looking for more 1:1 support on your journey as a dietitian, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians.
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 how our nutrition education unintentionally reinforces our Type A tendency to overload our plates, and how to shift our self care so that we can maintain our ambition WITHOUT burning out. If this episode resonated with you and you're looking for more 1:1 support in your own journey as a dietitian, read more about my supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision or follow along on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians.
Elena Kunicki, RDN is a virtual dietitian for weight-lifting women who want to improve their relationship with food and fitness. Through her own journey to food freedom after a 6-year long restrictive relationship with food and fitness leading to bingeing, loss of period, and anxiety around food (among other things), she developed a passion for helping other women overcome similar struggles. Elena now offers 1:1 coaching to women around the world. Her specialty is helping women break the restrict/binge cycle and can get their periods back naturally so they can feel at peace around food & their bodies for life.
In this episode, we discuss Elena's own journey to food freedom, the importance of finding support and creating community, and not being afraid to march to the beat of your own dietitian drum. Find Elena on Instagram at @weight.lifting.nutritionist.
And if you are looking for more 1:1 support on your journey as a dietitian, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians.
Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is on a mission to help clients find eating disorder recovery and to also support professionals to build a business that makes an impact in this world. Jennifer is the creator of Pursuing Private Practice, a business to help other dietitians build a weight-inclusive private practice. In this episode, we discuss Jennifer's top tips for fellow Dietitians - including why you don't need to be afraid of making mistakes, the importance of finding supervision early in your career, and the beauty and inevitability of pivots and evolutions in your career as a dietitian. Find Jennifer at www.pursuingprivatepractice.com. And if you are looking for more 1:1 support on your journey as a dietitian, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians.
Before my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program existed, I struggled with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and finding fulfillment in my life both personally and professionally. Join me in today's episode as I share more about my own journey, how I took charge of my life as a dietitian, and what you can expect from future episodes. If you're looking for more 1:1 support in your own journey as a dietitian, read more about my supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision or follow along on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians.