In this podcast episode, the host interviews Mita Mikel, a registered dietitian specializing in bariatrics, who is transitioning from clinical and higher education spaces to building her private practice. Mita shares details about her background, her passion for helping patients through bariatric nutrition, and her journey to finding this specialty. She delves into the challenges and fulfillment she finds in working with motivated clients versus resistant ones, and how her experiences in diabetic and bariatric nutrition have shaped her approach. Mita also discusses the importance of capturing patient testimonials and how motherhood has influenced her time management and boundaries in her practice. The episode highlights strategies for balancing work and family life, the significance of refined messaging for attracting the right clients, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Mita concludes with advice for dieticians looking to start their practice and emphasizes the importance of starting small and building over time.

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BIO:

Makeda is a registered dietitian specializing in bariatrics, and she has worked in the clinical and higher education spaces and is now building her private practice. She's passionate about simplifying nutrition information for everyone to understand.

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Instagram:  @Makeda_weightlossnutritionist

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