Melanie McGrice is a dietitian with a special interest in pre and postnatal nutrition. She is the founder of Nutrition Plus which is an alliance of dietitians with a special interest in Early Life Nutrition. She runs the ‘Nourish with Melanie’ YouTube channel and is an ambassador for Compassion’s ‘Mum’s and Bub’s Clinics’ with the Nutrition Plus team sponsoring one in Tanzania. Nicole Dynan is one of Australia’s leading gut health dietitians. She is passionate about helping others understand how...
Jun 04, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Working as a dietitian in ICU can be challenging, not only because of the nutrition consequences patients experience as a result of inadequate nutrition intake, but also the consequences of illness and being in ICU that lead to poor nutrition, which can stay with patients far beyond their ICU stint. In this podcast episode, we're lucky enough to be joined by Senior Research Fellow and Senior Clinical ICU Dietitian, Dr Emma Ridley, to chat all things post-ICU nutrition. For the shownotes: https:/...
May 29, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 67
There’s something very special about connecting with like-minded dietitians and getting to know them a little better on both a personal and professional level. In our very first episode of Bite-sized Chats with Dietitians , we sat down with the equally amazing Lyndi Cohen and Leanne Ward to chat about the impact of COVID-19 in their lives - from their unanticipated silver linings to the unique challenges they’ve faced and the lessons they’ve learnt about themselves (and their businesses....
May 22, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 66
It’s well known that sunshine is the best source of Vitamin D – but you might be surprised to learn that deficiency rates are increasing. In our latest podcast, dietitian Sharon Natoli unpacks the latest research on Vitamin D and shares current intake recommendations. You’ll also explore how you can help your patients boost their Vitamin D intake through simple, whole foods. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast For more egg nutrition and additional resources: https://www.au...
May 01, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Success doesn't come without hard work - and Maye Musk is the perfect testament to that, as she explains in her new book A Woman Makes A Plan. Join DC founder Maree Ferguson in our latest podcast as she interviews dietitian, supermodel and mum to Elon Musk, Maye Musk, on living dangerously, carefully, across the globe. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast
Apr 24, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Good health is essential for a healthy pregnancy – but there’s more to it than meets the eye. In our most recent podcast with Melanie McGrice, we uncover the key link between nutrition and fertility, and explore the impact of carrying excess body fat on sperm health, egg health, a woman’s cycle and implantation. Join us to learn more about how dietitians play an essential role in the miracle that is pregnancy. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast...
Apr 03, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 64
The last week has been very uncertain and uncomfortable. Our thoughts are with EVERY dietitian because most of us have had our business, work and home life affected by the recent changes in our world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. How are you feeling? We really hope somehow you've found some moments of calm and positivity with everything that's going on. Now is the time for adaptation and creativity . We're working our tails off to ensure you keep up-to-date with nutrition news and digital tools ...
Mar 24, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 63
As dietitians, we can work with people in the prime of their lives. People raising families; or looking to maximise their sports performance. Sometimes though, we can be called upon when they’re facing their biggest challenge. In our most recent podcast with Dr Lee-anne Chapple, we look at the latest evidence in critical care nutrition. We tackle the big questions: How do we interpret and translate the evidence into best practice care? Where is the research leading us? What about protein? What h...
Mar 13, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 62
This podcast will change the way you think and inspire you to become more connected with food. Tune in for this moving discussion with Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon from Straight To The Source about how they are creating and executing regional food tours all over Australia for chefs, professionals and dedicated foodies. FOODIE TOUR: read more and book at dietitianconnection.com/du2020
Feb 28, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 61
We just interviewed dietitian Kara Landau, founder of prebiotic gut health brand Uplift Food. We ask all of your burning questions about the crucial steps in running a food brand and hot tips for product development. Get inspired as Kara shares how she turned a dream, into reality and is innovating the gut health industry. Get the shownotes here: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast
Feb 14, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 60
To improve nutrition outcomes for individuals, we need creative and innovative ideas! This episode with Prof. Liz Isenring, we discuss what dietitians are doing well and potential areas for future improvement. We take a look at examples from initiatives that offer creative and successful solutions to help prevent malnutrition and improve nutritional outcomes. Get the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast
Jan 31, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Around the world in science circles, there is a growing recognition that dietary guidance should be based on evaluation of the health impact of whole foods rather than on the individual nutrients they contain. In Australia, we have recently seen this reflected in the Heart Foundation’s new recommendations around meat, dairy and eggs. This podcast, hosted by Sharon Natoli, with guest speaker Prof Michelle McKinley is all about the 'food matrix effect' and how our approach to nutrition is changing...
Jan 14, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 59
What do you get when you combine a dietitian , with a passion for food, cooking, nutrition science and the ability to communicate practical nutrition advice to improve the health of the population, in a delicious way? That’s culinary nutrition! Our recent podcast with dietitian, food scientist, gastronomist, and culinary nutritionist Emma Stirling is a delicious conversation about how to embrace the world of culinary nutrition and bring these emerging and dynamic skills into your practice to exp...
Nov 22, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Ellie Krieger is the inspiring dietitian who is forging her own successful career. Ellie is the host and executive producer of the Public Television cooking series “Ellie’s Real Good Food,” New York Times best-selling author, James Beard Foundation award winner, Washington Post weekly columnist, and leading media go-to dietitian-nutritionist. Ellie recently participated in the nutrition education initiative at the healthy kids' fair on the White House lawn with First Lady Michelle Obama! For cha...
Sep 13, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Katie Brown is a registered dietitian nutritionist and is currently the Senior Vice President, Sustainable Nutrition at National Dairy Council (NDC). Before joining NDC, she served as the Chief Global Nutrition Strategy Officer and National Education Director for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. In this role, she was responsible for the Academy Foundation’s Future of Food and Kids Eat Right public education and community-based nutrition research initiatives. She has a passion f...
Aug 30, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 57
What’s the point in doing 5 years of study if there’s no jobs in dietetics! There are 200 new graduates and only ONE new grad position – how do I stand a chance? These are the stories we’re hearing from dietitians and it’s scary! So, this latest podcast is a deep dive into jobs with our director and founder, Maree Ferguson - an internationally renowned nutrition and dietetics expert with extensive recruitment experience. TUNE IN now, stop struggling and get the job you love. Podcast shownotes he...
Jun 07, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Heather Neal is a registered dietitian and entrepreneur who is empowering dietitians and nutrition professionals to take your career into your own hands and turn your dreams into reality. Heather is an advocate for nutrition entrepreneurs, the founder of the RD Entrepreneur Symposium and Dietitian HQ. On which, professional development for dietitians is offered with CEUs. In this episode, we discuss Heather's dietetic background and clinical experiences, the importance of mentorships, community ...
May 09, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Erica Julson is a "non-traditional" registered dietitian -- she's an online entrepreneur and the founder of The Unconventional RD -- a blog and community -- in fact, one of the most popular Facebook groups for dietitians! She's also the creator of The Functional Nutritional Library for dietitians. In this episode, we're talking about connecting, learning, growing and creating job opportunities. Check out the shownotes for free resources and more on The Unconventional RD....
Apr 12, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, LD, CNSC works in the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital and Inflammation & Immunity, Lerner Research Institute, as well as Director for Nutrition Research within the Center for Human Nutrition, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute at Cleveland Clinic. In this episode, we discuss Gail's research in nutrition, gut microbiome, digestive diseases, surgery and critical care, enteral feeding, liver and intestine diseases. She ...
Mar 07, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Angela Grassi, MS, RDN, LDN is the PCOS Nutrition Centre owner and founder and she was also given the distinguished Ricardo Azziz PCOS Challenge Advocacy Leadership Award for her dedication to advocacy and public policy efforts that expand access to resources and support women with PCOS. Additionally, she has published the The PCOS Nutrition Center Cookbook and PCOS: The Dietitian’s Guide, now in its second edition. In this episode, we discuss what PCOS is, and who it affects, the benefits of nu...
Feb 07, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Simone Austin is an advanced sports dietitian, media dietitian, speaker and president of Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA). Simone has 20 years of experience as a dietitian; she’s worked with (and fed) elite athletes and also collaborated with top chefs. She's one of the most down-to-earth, energetic and passionate dietitians we’ve met; this really shines through in our latest podcast. Simone shows us what it's like to fuel incredibly successful athletes, she shares her "pinch me moments" and so...
Jan 11, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Chloe McLeod is an advanced sports dietitian, author and specialist in IBS, food intolerances and anti-inflammatory eating. She is the creator of The FODMAP Challenge – an online course that helps her clients take control of their gut health and improve their symptoms of IBS for better quality of life. Chloe is one of the most enthusiastic, open and interesting dietitians I’ve met. Join us for this fun and interesting chat about how Chloe is helping hundreds of people with IBS through The FODMAP...
Nov 23, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Email marketing is like a relationship between you and the person receiving the email. It's about connecting, giving value and sharing your message. In this latest podcast, we talk to Glenn Mackintosh about how you can use email to connect with your clients, how it compares to social media, why you need email marketing in your business and how it keeps you in control of the message. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/email-marketing-glenn-mackintosh/ To sign up to Glenn'...
Oct 20, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 48
David Bourke has had what he calls an "upside down career" – he studied dietetics and started in the food packaging industry, THEN moved to private practice, corporate health and food service. He is now the General Services Manager for Medirest Australia with a wealth of experience and a very interesting career path so far. His story is testament to how the road less travelled in dietetics can be a rewarding and incredibly successful journey. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/po...
Sep 21, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Lyndi Cohen, also known as the Nude Nutritionist, is a media dietitian, founder of the Keep It Real Program and author. Lyndi is known for her “No diet BS” approach – inspiring her audience to eat simple, and fuss-free, healthy food. Spend 5 minutes with Lyndi and you’ll know why she inspires millions to be healthy, happy and body positive. For the shownotes: dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/nude-nutritionist-lyndi-cohen/...
Aug 17, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Joining us on this episode of the Dietitian Connection Podcast is Andy De Santis (fondly known as Andy the RD) - he is a registered Dietitian and health writer with a degree in food humour based in Toronto, Canada. Andy is incredibly passionate about blogging, creating engaging Instagram content and collaborating with other dietitians. For the shownotes: dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/food-humour-andy-de-santis/...
Jul 20, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 45
We cheered Kate Save on Shark Tank when she presented her science-first approach to meal plans - and landed an investment deal! Now, we chat one-on-one with this business-savvy dietitian success story who brought Be Fit Foods to life with a big Shark-y splash. Don't miss our latest DC podcast, available now! For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/kate-save/
Jun 22, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 44
After originally thinking she wanted to study music, Dr. Joanna veered into science – and hasn’t looked back. Today, she’s not only an international media figure and author but also a noted gut-health expert (and host of the recent Gut Revolution series on ABC’s Catalyst!). But success didn’t happen overnight. What made the difference was the decisions she made along the way. “I'm often asked, ‘How do I get a leg up?’ Sometimes you have to be a little bit ballsy,” says Dr. Jo. “Don't take no for...
May 19, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Amy Smith is the recently appointed CEO of Jamie’s Ministry Of Food, with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the marketing space, particularly the nutrition and health arena. We sat down with Amy to learn more about what’s ahead for Jamie’s Ministry of Food, as well as Jamie Oliver’s Learn Your Fruit and Veg program, in 2018 – and how dietitians can get involved. For the shownotes, go to: dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/amy-smith/...
Apr 13, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Dr Megan Rossi is a Registered Dietitian with an award-winning PhD in the area of Gut Health. Megan works as a Research Associate at King’s College London, Consultant Dietitian across food industry and media and leads a Gut Health clinic on Harley street in London. In this episode, we chat to Megan about the gut health craze sweeping the globe, her past and present research and much more. For the shownotes: dietitianconnection.com/podcasts...
Mar 16, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 41
