What do you actually say when it’s time to end client care? In Part 3 of the Breaking Up with a Client series, Bethany and Danielle get practical with real-world scripts and strategies dietitians can use to navigate these tough conversations.

They explore the emotional weight of client terminations, how burnout and scope of practice can shape your decision-making, and why these moments—while uncomfortable—can ultimately strengthen your professional boundaries. Whether you’re ending care or simply resetting expectations, this episode will help you approach the process with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Practical language and scripts for difficult conversations.
• How burnout signals it may be time to re-evaluate client load.
• The role of scope of practice in ending or referring care.
• Why ending a client relationship can be an ethical turning point.
• Strategies for resetting boundaries without ending care completely.

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About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.