When Brady Schulz prepared a business plan for a university assignment back in 2006, he never thought by 2023 that same business plan would come to fruition in a very successful way. Along with his team of 40 skilled dietitians, exercise physiologists, diabetes educators, allied health assistants and admin staff, Brady has provided over 80,000 consultations and 525,000 occasions of allied health services – and counting! In this podcast, Brady explains why his combination of skills in exercise ph...
Oct 06, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Do you want to learn how to build a successful online membership program? Tune into this fascinating conversation with Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Kyla Smith, better known as ‘Dr Kyla’ to her 100,000+ Instagram followers. Kyla shares her impressive career journey to establishing online membership programs that aim to empower parents with the skills and confidence to support their babies, toddlers, and school-aged children to love food. She’s also on a mission to change the way we talk ab...
Sep 29, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Dr Emma Beckett joins us in our latest podcast to share her tips on how dietitians can elevate the all-important ‘eat the rainbow’ mantra. Why? A recent umbrella review of 86 studies and 37 million participants found that bioactive pigments not only provide fruits and vegetables with their unique colour, but unique health benefits, too. Using multicoloured melons for inspiration, Emma talks us through practical tips and culinary tricks to help our clients boost the quantity and variety of fruits...
Sep 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Very low energy diets (VLEDs) are often used to achieve weight loss in preparation for bariatric surgery, but do they play a role for patients undergoing non-bariatric surgery? Tune into this podcast with Senior Complex Obesity Dietitian, Sally Griffin, as she shares her research and experience in implementing VLEDs as part of a multidisciplinary approach. In the episode, Sally discusses which patients can benefit from this protocol, how to ensure the VLED is safe for higher risk patients, and t...
Sep 15, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Nutrition is critical for ICU patient care, yet a delay in feeding due to factors like delayed tube placement can lead to poor nutrition and compromised recovery. Tune into this podcast with Senior Critical Care Dietitian, Associate Professor Lee-anne Chapple, to understand the role dietitians play in in preventing delayed feeding by extending their scope of practice. Learn how Lee-anne progressed into the advanced role of using electromagnetic stylet nasogastric/nasointestinal feeding tube tech...
Sep 01, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 155
How much do you know about blenderised tube feeding? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accrediting Practising Dietitian Lina Breik who shares her experience with clients opting for blenderised diets and her current research endeavours on the topic. You’ll explore many aspects of blenderised feeding including trends in home feeding, challenges patients face and how to support them in overcoming these. Plus, Lina debunks three major myths on blenderised feeding including food contaminati...
Aug 18, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Dietitian Jenna Gorham knows a thing or two about the value dietitians bring to food companies… but in many cases, this potential is yet to be realised. Enter: The RD Link – a platform, created by Jenna, connecting dietitians with brands to create meaningful partnerships. In this podcast, Jenna explains the endless opportunities she sees for dietitians on social media and beyond, and the immense impact this can have on the wellbeing of millions. Jenna also touches on some of her biggest challeng...
Aug 04, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 153
How much do you know about the evidence that underpins diabetes-specific nutritional supplements (DSNS) in the management of diabetes? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accrediting Practising Dietitian, Geraldine Georgeou, as she shares practical case study examples which highlight the challenges experienced by patients with diabetes and the role DSNS can play in reducing glucose variability, post-prandial glucose levels, insulin requirements and HbA1c. You’ll also uncover practical ti...
Jul 21, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 152
How much do you know about health coaching? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accredited Practicing Dietitians and Health Coaches, Sharon Curtain and Shivaun Conn. You’ll explore many aspects of what health coaching is including communication skills and the relevance of these to behaviour change, the theories and models that underpin this specific skill set and how it differs to the traditional healthcare approach. Plus, they provide real insights and practical steps to gaining accredi...
Jul 07, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Do you want to learn more about the recent research by the OzFITs team on iron intake and dietary modelling? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Dr Tim Green as we explore the study findings which revealed 75% of infants (aged 6-12 months) and 25% of toddlers have inadequate iron intake. Tim shares how iron-fortified infant cereals could be a simple way to reduce the prevalence of iron inadequacy. Tim covers other interesting points including how iron-fortified infant cereals didn’t disp...
Jun 30, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Thinking about venturing into the world of Instagram? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist Jono Steedman, principal dietitian and head honcho at Bite Me Nutrition. In this episode we explore Jono’s journey into the nutrition space including what inspired him to start his own telehealth-based private practice and his approach to patient-centred care. Plus, Jono shares his experience of Instagram, the positives and pitfalls and the importance...
Jun 16, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Do you know how much of an impact pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) can have for patients experiencing pancreatic enzymatic insufficiency (PEI)? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accredited Practising Dietitian Lauren Atkins as we explore PERT including its benefits, key elements to patient education and how to upskill medical and other healthcare professionals on PERT prescription. Plus, Lauren provides actionable steps to monitor patient progress, a guide to individualisin...
Jun 02, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Do you know the difference between the NDIS and NDIA? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accredited Practising Dietitian Shanelle Bailey who has over six years of experience working with NDIS participants. We explore common issues like budgeting, allocating time and estimating consumables, how understanding the disease and disability progression can help inform your planning and what relevant documentation and evidence you need to provide when submitting a plan for approval. Plus, Shane...
May 19, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 147
After almost four brilliant decades as a dietitian, our very own Dr Jane Winter is gearing up to embark on her next big life adventure… retirement-ish , as she calls it. Before she hangs up her DC boots, however, we’re turning the tables on our extraordinary podcast hosting queen and interviewing her about her remarkable career journey. In the podcast, Jane looks back on all the twists and turns her nutrition career has thrown at her, including working in academia, a picture-perfect assignment i...
May 05, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 146
As dietitians, we’re passionate about nutrition science and we L-O-V-E food. Excitingly, a new practice area that merges the two is making a huge groundswell in the dietetic landscape across the globe… say hello to culinary nutrition. In this podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Emma Stirling who, along with her colleagues at Australian Catholic University, are leading the culinary nutrition charge in Australia. In the podcast, Emma serves up the different ways dietitians can harness the go...
Apr 21, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Join us for a candid conversation with Dr Wesley McWhorter as he shares how his past life as a chef shaped his journey in dietetics. With a rich understanding of food and the kitchen, Wesley has a unique approach to nutrition and is a big advocate for making eating an enjoyable experience. In the podcast, Wesley shares some of his experiences with failure and highlights how they ended up playing a positive, pivotal role in his successes. Wesley also shares his excitement and ideas around what th...
Apr 14, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 144
International dietitian Sandra Mikhail joins us in our latest podcast to dive into the thriving research on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ‘biotics’ – prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics. In the episode, Sandra highlights that one size does not fit all when it comes to probiotic supplementation and explains the importance of strain and dose specificity. She also shares her analogy of probiotic supplementation being the seed that’s planted for a healthy gut environment, and how we can use pla...
Mar 24, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Healthy sun exposure, exercise and an informed diet plays a key role in combating low vitamin D levels through the winter months. In this podcast, we hear from Dr Joanna McMillan as she delves into the data that reveals the important role the humble egg can play in boosting vitamin D levels. Backed by her wealth of experience in clinical practice, Dr Jo also shares her insights into the many benefits of adequate vitamin D intake for bones, kidneys, brain and immune function, and touches on the r...
Mar 17, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Did you know the exact number of people living with dementia and how many are undernourished is unknown? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accredited Practising Dietitian Yvonne Feeley who estimates from her experience more than half of those living with dementia in residential aged care are malnourished . We explore the associated difficulties dementia residents experience when it comes to food and eating, practical tips that address when, what and how food is offered to overcome barr...
Mar 03, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 141
February is Gut Health Month – and what better way to kick it off than a podcast with our spectacular Gut Health Month ambassador, Nicole Dynan. In this episode, Nicole shares some sneak peaks of the exciting Gut Health Month campaign we’re bringing to life this year. With as many as one in two people experiencing gut health issues, Nicole touches on the top line management of common gut health issues and the main misconceptions she sees in practice. Plus, Nicole shares her thoughts on the ever-...
Jan 27, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 140
Did you know that nutrition around conception and during pregnancy can affect a child’s lifelong health ? Or that a little one’s diet in their first two years of life can do the same? This is called the ‘first thousand days’ phenomenon , which we explore in our upcoming webinar with dietitian and Early Life Nutrition Alliance CEO, Melanie McGrice. In this Q&A-style webinar, Melanie will explain what dietitians need to know when working with patients who want to fall or are already pregnant. ...
Dec 06, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Did you know children have the innate ability to regulate food intake? Tune into this insightful conversation with Accredited Practicing Dietitian Leah Vandervliet, who explores the responsive feeding approach , a feeding style that focuses on the feeding relationship between parent and child . She explains how parents are responsible for the where, when and what of feeding and how the child is responsible for if they eat and how much ! Plus, Leah provides practical tips for dietitians working w...
Nov 11, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 138
Probiotics… postbiotics… microbiome… microbiota… dietary fibre… there’s a lot of gut health hype our clients are trying to wrap their heads around right now. In our next episode of Dietitian to Dietitian, NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer, Associate Professor Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD and Andrea Hardy, RD explore the science behind the latest buzzword in gut health: prebiotics . Join us to discuss how prebiotics can impact immunity, digestion and weight , whether prebiotics w...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 137
There's been an extraordinary focus recently on food and nutrition within the age care setting because of the Royal Commission, which is incredible. We do know, however, that the vast majority of older adults live in the community , and they face many of the same risk factors for malnutrition as hospital patients : health conditions, cognitive and physical decline, appetite changes, food insecurity and social isolation. So, what can we do? Tune into this podcast with dietitian Susan Bloomfield-S...
Oct 07, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 136
Dietitian Tim Cassettari recently completed a literature review on plant protein and health outcomes – and the findings are set to revolutionise the way we think about this muscle-building nutrient. In the podcast, Tim outlines why the current list of essential amino acids might not be the only ‘essential’ amino acids after all. He also explores the latest evidence behind plant protein intake and health outcomes like mortality risk, diabetes, cognitive decline, body composition and satiety. Plus...
Sep 23, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Vitamin D deficiency has a profound impact on the healthy growth and development of infants – but routine vitamin D supplementation during the first twelve months of life could be the key. Tune into this insightful conversation with Professor Craig Munns, who explores recent trends in vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, lactation and infancy and the impact of nutritional rickets on bone development . Craig also covers the critical role dietitians play in the prevention of nutritional rickets ...
Sep 09, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 134
The energy needs of burn patients vary greatly depending on burn severity. In this podcast, we are joined by dietitian Caroline Nicholls to learn more about using indirect calorimetry proactively to help target your interventions . Caroline discusses where to start with your clinical assessment of burns patients , the benefits and barriers to using indirect calorimetry to determine energy needs, and touches on other patient groups that may benefit from utilising this technology. For the shownote...
Aug 26, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 133
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be tricky for healthcare professionals to navigate – especially for dietitians and their tube fed patients . Tune into this engaging conversation with community dietitian Lina Breik to learn about her journey of becoming a registered NDIS provider , including its challenges and benefits. Lina shares her advice for tube fed referrals , including the number of dietetic hours required, equipment needed and how to incorporate nursing care. Plus, Li...
Aug 12, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 132
A gut-wrenching 75% of Australian parents rate their gut health as fair or poor, according to a recent community survey. Luckily, there’s a gut-ful of ways dietitians can address common misconceptions about what to eat (or not eat) to improve digestive wellbeing . In this podcast, we’re joined by ‘The Gut Health Dietitian’ Nicole Dynan to explore the primary gut health concerns of Australians and how dietitians can effectively help ease symptoms through prebiotics . Nicole also touches on practi...
Aug 05, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 131
There’s a sad reality in residential aged care facilities: the nutritional value of foods served is often inadequate and fails to meet Australian Dietary Guidelines for older adults . In this podcast, we’re joined by Dr Sandra Iuliano to explore the extent to which food in aged care facilities impacts a resident’s health . Sandra talks through the key findings of The Fractures Trial , a world first research initiative which found intake of three and a half serves of dairy a day over two years pr...
Jul 29, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 130
