Dietitian Connection Podcast

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. Karen also touches the importance of creating meaningful relationships and explains why some of your biggest disappointments can become your biggest opportunities.

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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 her experiences transitioning from clinical dietetics into the world of research and shares her thoughts on how the nutritional management of oncology patients has changed for the better over time.

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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 and hear all about her new book, In Praise of Veg. Enjoy the episode!

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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 elite athletes and is even linked to many Olympic gold medals! In this podcast, Louise walks us through her incredible contributions to the field of sports nutrition - and the dietetic profession as a whole - and explains why she's looked at the COVID pandemic as a time in which an old dog can learn some new tricks.

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 where the message of slowing down to move faster rings true. Enjoy the podcast!

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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 for you to listen!

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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!

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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.

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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 the life and the many hats they juggle, and shine the spotlight on the nurturing workplace culture Maree has created.

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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.

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