Dietitians Only Podcast

Ever wish you had someone to help you get where you need to go? Enter: a mentor. Anyone can make use of a mentor at any stage of their career, whet...

Tummy troubles are no fun at all, and gastroparesis takes the cake. Gastroparesis is a challenging condition that can become debilitating for pati...

Okay, let’s be real. Sometimes you find yourself thinking, “Where am I going with my career?” If you’re still looking for that thing that lights y...

We are pulling back the curtain to let you know how dietitians can successfully move forward after a gap, or several gaps, in employment. Or if you’ve ever thought about transitioning from one area of dietetics to another, but the thought terrifies you, we have some suggestions on how to tackle that as well. 

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) was created as a global safety initiative to standardize modified diets for those with dysphagia. IDDSI has more levels than the National Dysphagia Diet and can be better customized to a patient’s needs. Transitioning to IDDSI at your facility requires total buy-in and support from the whole team. Ready to get started? We’re here to help.

Are you curious about what it’s like to consult as a career and break into the freedom and flexibility you’ve always dreamed about? In this episode, we are talking about the benefits of consulting and how to go from dabbling to a full-fledged consulting career.

In this episode, we’re leaning into weaning…a TPN, that is. When you’re ready to discontinue a TPN, you need to do so in a safe and strategic manner. We discuss all the steps and considerations when you’re ready to wean.

Why should dietitians have a LinkedIn profile? For some, LinkedIn is viewed as a platform to help you find a job, or to help recruiters find you when you are looking for a job.  The key is to build and enhance your profile often so that when you are ready to job seek, you’ve ensured your profile is fully optimized for recruiters to find you and want to select you for the job. Need a refresher?

Despite being the gold standard for estimating energy needs, indirect calorimetry is rarely used by most dietitians. In fact, indirect calorimetry is often reserved for complex clinical situations or for ultra-tailored nutrition prescriptions. The usefulness of indirect calorimetry in most clinical settings is still debated. Join us for the low-down on this elusive technique.

COVID has upended the job market, and it’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before. In this episode, Lyndel reviews how the job market has evolved since 2020 and what she thinks may be in store for the future.

Did you know nutrition management is often the first-line approach for managing a chyle leak? Dietitians can take the lead in managing this rare condition with highly specialized medical nutrition therapy. Not sure where to start? Tune in for your primer on chyle leaks.

Oh yes, they went there.  In today’s episode, Sara and Lyndel dive into the once taboo topic of salary and compensation and provide you with some...