Dietitian Connection Podcast

Admirable, inspiring and dynamic: three words Karen Inge and Emma Stirling use to describe each other and the very special bond they share. In this episode of Bite Size Chats, these lifelong friends share their unique experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. From hitting the reset button and finding time for lost passions to identifying new opportunities in their work, Karen and Emma discuss their silver linings from this trying time.

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Tracy Morris is the incredible woman who pioneered her way into the role of dietitian at tech powerhouse Fitbit. Tracy has been integral in creating and implementing Fitbit's nutrition philosophy and currently works in product development and improvement. Tune in to hear her inspirational story, from her roots in South Africa to the ins and outs of her current role at Fitbit.

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Sean Cornish is a Dad, Husband, Dietitian and Personal Trainer. He's fortunate enough to work alongside his wife in their business, Your Fit, and they just love what they do!

Alicia Edge is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and co-founder of the performance nutrition tech solution, Compeat Nutrition.

In this episode...Innovative dietitians and business owners Sean Cornish and Alicia Edge join us in this episode to chat how they pivoted in their respective businesses by flexing their creativity, focusing on their audience's needs and being comfortable with things not being 100% perfect - something a lot of us dietitians struggle with! From the birth of a virtual studio to pulling together a first-of-its-kind virtual summit in what seemed like the blink of an eye, these are two on-the-pulse nutrition professionals that are sure to inspire you.

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Chloe McLeod is an Advanced Sports Dietitian who developed and runs the online course The FODMAP Challenge and is seen as an expert in this field.

Jessica Spendlove is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian who is currently working with a number of top Australian sports teams and individual athletes.

Together, Chloe and Jess are co-owners of nutrition consultancy business Health & Performance Collective.

In this episode, uplifting duo Chloe McLeod and Jess Spendlove from @health_performance_collective share how they've taken life's recent twists and turns in their stride. We discuss everything from the emotional rollercoaster that was the onset of COVID-19 to the opportunities they've been able to amplify during this time and how they've managed their staff's (and their own) wellbeing and motivation. It certainly hasn't been smooth sailing, but for these two, shifting gears, being kind to themselves and focusing on quality - not quantity - of work has turned out to be exactly what they needed.

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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 gut health impacts their wellbeing and how good nutrition can make a big difference to the way they feel. Nicole was inspired to start The Gut Health Dietitian (part of The Good Nutrition Co.) to share her knowledge of the power of food and the science of gut health with as many people as possible and guide them to change their lives for the better.

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From need-to-know business skills to challenging assumptions and even the pros and cons of telehealth, this is one jam-packed episode of Bite-size Chats with Dietitians. Grab a cuppa and settle in - this one's a goodie!

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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