Lina Breik is a dietitian with a decade of dietetic experience under her belt. Most of her career has been spent in the Intensive Care Unit, but more recently, she’s taken a step out of clinical work and into the world of management. Both of these experiences have given Lina great insight into the impact of malnutrition not only on patients themselves, but the entire hospital system. In this podcast, Lina chats about managing malnutrition in settings from the ICU to the community , and the ramif...
Oct 01, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Rachel Hawkins is on a mission to shake up the healthcare industry. Through her podcast, Naked Chats , 6-week online course, Gramtini , and other online resources, Rachel helps allied health professionals navigate the ups and downs of building a successful virtual clinic . After struggling to find her feet when she first graduated from university, Rachel has now found her ‘why’ in helping business owners in the healthcare space manage marketing overwhelm . In this podcast, DC’s Kate Agnew chats ...
Sep 24, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Introducing Dietitian To Dietitian – a new accredited webinar series, hosted by NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer, which delves into different ideas and perspectives on some of the hottest topics in Dietetics. In this episode, we dive into the question: Can traditional weight management and a Health At Every Size® approach coexist? Join us as Joy explores this topic along with lecturer and author of “The Active Calorie Diet” Leslie Bonci and Certified Intuitive Eating Counse...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 97
As dietitians, we are often not trained in the psychology of weight loss and therefore often only treat part of the puzzle . Unlike other disease-states, so much psychology is wrapped up in a weight loss journey and if clients are not seeing a psychologist, dietitians can play an essential role in this area. In this podcast, psychologist Glenn Mackintosh joins DC’s Jane Winter to talk about how we can better incorporate these essential conversations into our practice to ensure our clients are se...
Aug 27, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in Australia . In this podcast, DC’s Jane Winter chats to Anne-Marie Desai, a clinical specialist dietitian who has worked in the area of kidney nutrition for over 20 years. We delve into protein and energy requirements, potassium and phosphate basics, the importance of glycaemic control and a relatively new concept called NEAP (Net Endogenous Acid Production). In just 40 minutes, you’ll gain confidence in interpreting biochemistry and determining ...
Jul 23, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Creating and maintaining great relationships is one of the best parts of the human experience, both personally and professionally – and that’s exactly why mentoring should be on everybody’s radar . Whether you’re a mentor or a mentee, mentoring can foster special relationships that lead to growth, development and empowerment . In this podcast, we chat to Julie Meyer, founder of Eat Well Global , about the key role mentoring has played in her career, how she believes she could have gotten further...
Jun 25, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 94
One in four Australians (more than 6 million people) are affected by constipation (1). As dietitians, we know that food and nutrition is central to solving the problem and so ask many questions about bowel movements and fibre intake – but there is another consideration to make . Patients with digestive concerns often present with concurrent increase in pelvic floor muscle tension, which results in chronic constipation, bloating, trapped wind and discomfort. In this podcast, we sit down with diet...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Early on in her career as a private practice dietitian, Gabrielle wasn’t aware of the effectiveness of meal replacement diets. Now she is completing her PhD on the use of severely energy-restricted diets and uses Very Low Energy Diets (VLEDs) with patients regularly to help them safely lose significant weight to improve their health. In this podcast we sit down with Gabrielle to discuss current research on diabetes remission and total diet replacements, as well as how dietitians can use VLEDs as...
May 21, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 92
When it came to choosing her career path, Jaime was tossing up between becoming a chef or a doctor . By chance, she stumbled upon the dietetic occupation while she was trawling through university courses – and that was her defining ‘aha’ moment . Fast forward a decade or so, Jaime is an established clinical dietitian who has dedicated a significant amount of time investigating the science behind intermittent fasting ... so much so, she’s written two books on it! For our latest podcast, we were l...
Apr 09, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Did you know that Vitamin D deficiency rates surge to 40% during winter in Australia?1 In this podcast with Dr Joanna McMillan, we cover all things Vitamin D, from its role in immunity, bone and brain health to deficiency rates across the country and natural food sources , including the humble egg. We also delve into the emerging body of evidence suggesting a link between vitamin D and COVID-19 severity 2,3 and highlight the supportive role that nutrition can play in keeping you fighting fit. Fo...
Mar 19, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 90
One in five Australians experience a mental health disorder - so can what we eat make a long term difference to our mental and brain health? In this podcast, we chat to Dr Joanna McMillan to learn the latest on nutrition, mood and brain health . Joanna delves into the science behind the brain-healthy components of the Mediterranean Diet and highlights the importance of focusing on dietary patterns , not individual foods or nutrients, to optimise mental wellbeing. We also touch on the link betwee...
Mar 05, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Now a specialist eating disorders dietitian, Talia Cecchele openly admits at the start of her career, she had no interest in working in the field. Being in the right place at the right time in a new job, however, led her to discovering her passion of helping people to heal their relationship with food - and she's never looked back. Now working in one of London's top psychiatric hospitals and with her own private practice under her belt, Talia still has to pinch herself knowing that she helps peo...
Feb 19, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 88
' Unashamedly ambitious ' is how Catherine Itsiopoulos describes herself - and with a career that has spanned many parts of the country in all areas of dietetics, the proof is definitely in the pudding! In this podcast, we chat to Catherine about some of her most remarkable career moves , including diving into academia, studying the Mediterranean Diet and writing three books... and even starting her PhD when she was six months pregnant! Catherine also shares what keeps her ticking , the advice s...
Feb 12, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Did you know that Kakadu plum has the highest vitamin C content of any food on Earth? Or that wattleseed is a low-GI plant-based source of protein, iron and zinc? Or that lemon myrtle is a vegan source of calcium? Hayley Blieden is a get-up-and-go dietitian turned entrepreneur on a mission to shift the focus of Australian food culture from lamingtons and Vegemite to the native ingredients that sustained indigenous Australians for over 70, 000 years. Together with the yin to her yang - her dad - ...
Dec 04, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Charity Spalding and Mark Brown are life-long friends whose lives are heavily involved in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - but on different sides of the fence. Charity is a dietitian working in the disability space, while Mark is an NDIS participant, having had a congenital neuromuscular disability since birth. In this podcast, Charity and Mark touch on how dietitians can work with NDIS participants to maximise their potential by helping them to better enjoy their life, actively...
Nov 27, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Here's an alarming statistic: the incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is projected to balloon by up to 25% in the next two years . In this podcast, AdvAPD Liz Purcell helps you upskill in the area of IBD, so you can better manage your patients with this complex life-long condition. With a focus on Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) , Liz explains the what, why and how of inducing remission in patients with active Crohn's disease and delves into the key considerations for and barriers to...
Nov 13, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 84
The incredible Karen Inge has had many firsts in her remarkable career : she was the first dietitian appointed to an AFL club, the founding Head of Nutrition at the Victorian Institute of Sport, the inaugural Vice President of Sports Dietitians Australia and the first dietitian to be made a Fellow of Sports Medicine Australia. In this podcast, Karen talks about the sliding door moments that shaped her career and modestly describes the profound impact she's had on the field of sports nutrition . ...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 83
After spending 20 years working in the field, Dr Nicole Kiss is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to oncology nutrition. In this podcast, we chat to Nicole about how she found her niche and why she's so passionate about helping people make it through their biggest challenge yet . We delve into her work in cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia , discuss where the current gaps lie in the literature and explore some of the most common cancer-related nutrition issues . Plus, Nicole details he...
Oct 02, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 82
You might recognise Alice Zaslavsky from her stint on MasterChef in 2012. Since her prime time TV debut, Alice has made her mark not only on the food industry , but the education industry , too, and has forged an impressive career marrying her love of healthy food with her profession as a teacher . She's even been described as a force of nature by none other than Nigella Lawson! In this podcast, we uncover why she's so passionate about raising the profile of veg , learn about her food superpower...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Coined the queen of sports nutrition in Australia, Louise Burke has had a career nothing short of stellar. After a light bulb moment as a student when she realised she could indulge her interest in sport in her professional life, Louise went on to spend three whole decades at the AIS . Although she defines herself only as a hobbyist researcher , Louise has had a tremendous impact on the nutrition science behind many different sporting disciplines. She's worked closely with the best of the best e...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Bite Size Chats has gone global in this episode with Sandra Mikhail and Gemma Sampson - two Australian-born dietitians currently living and working in Switzerland and Spain, respectively. Sandra and Gemma talk us through the process of jumping out their comfort zones and reinventing themselves in the COVID-19 era. From a love-hate relationship with social media and managing mental health to the importance of setting boundaries and non-negotiable self-care routines, this is one jam-packed podcast...
Aug 28, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Tracy Hardy is one of only a handful of dietitians from an Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander background . In this eye-opening chat, Tracy shares her unique experiences working at the intersection of modern day nutrition science and Indigenous knowledge, cultures and food systems. She delves into the growth of her business, Wattleseed Nutrition, and the exciting projects she’s working on, and offers advice for dietitians to support Indigenous people entering the profession . We can’t wait f...
Aug 21, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 78
As dietitians, we know that fibre is the MVP when it comes to a happy and healthy digestive system. In this podcast episode with guest Kathleen Alleaume, we delve into the world of fibre to discover simple yet effective ways to boost fibre intake through a plant-rich diet that shines the spotlight on wholegrains, like rolled oats, legumes, fruit and veggies. We've got a gut feeling you're going to love this episode! For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast...
Aug 14, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 77
As many parents would know, fussy eating is a bit of a puzzle - there's a whole lot of moving parts, and they all need to work seamlessly together in order to achieve a positive result. In this podcast, dietitian Dr Amy Lovell discusses how and when picky eating manifests in children , some of the potential causes of fussy eating and when is there a need for intervention . We explore how fussy eating can be addressed using best clinical practice to promote healthy eating habits in young children...
Jul 31, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 76
They’re the three peas in a pod that work behind the scenes at Dietitian Connection: founder, Maree Ferguson, marketing and communications director, Kate Agnew, and new team member and marketing and communications assistant, Melissa Meier. In this episode of Bite Size Chats, Maree delves into the inner workings of the DC dream team and uncovers how the unanticipated events of 2020 have actually brought the tight-knit, quick-moving team closer together. Kate and Melissa explain a typical day in t...
Jul 24, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Buckle up for an hour of power with the ever-inspiring Professor Clare Collins. In this episode, Clare shares why she wanted to become a dietitian and walks us through her spectacular career to date. From her first experiences in the workforce to her current role in nutrition research and her burning passion to write about nutrition, you'll leave feeling more motivated than ever to keep working hard towards the career of your dreams. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 74
Admirable, inspiring and dynamic : three words Karen Inge and Emma Stirling use to describe each other and the very special bond they share. In this episode of Bite Size Chats, these lifelong friends share their unique experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic . From hitting the reset button and finding time for lost passions to identifying new opportunities in their work, Karen and Emma discuss their silver linings from this trying time. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast...
Jul 03, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Tracy Morris is the incredible woman who pioneered her way into the role of dietitian at tech powerhouse Fitbit . Tracy has been integral in creating and implementing Fitbit’s nutrition philosophy and currently works in product development and improvement. Tune in to hear her inspirational story, from her roots in South Africa to the ins and outs of her current role at Fitbit. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast...
Jun 26, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Sean Cornish is a Dad, Husband, Dietitian and Personal Trainer. He's fortunate enough to work alongside his wife in their business, Your Fit, and they just love what they do! Alicia Edge is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and co-founder of the performance nutrition tech solution, Compeat Nutrition. In this episode... Innovative dietitians and business owners Sean Cornish and Alicia Edge join us in this episode to chat how they pivoted in their respective businesses by flexing their creativity, focu...
Jun 19, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Chloe McLeod is an Advanced Sports Dietitian who developed and runs the online course The FODMAP Challenge and is seen as an expert in this field. Jessica Spendlove is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian who is currently working with a number of top Australian sports teams and individual athletes. Together, Chloe and Jess are co-owners of nutrition consultancy business Health & Performance Collective. In this episode, uplifting duo Chloe McLeod and Jess Spendlove...
Jun 12, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 69
