The Mediterranean diet has become one of the most popular and well-researched diets with a wide range of health benefits. New research now suggests that positive changes to the gut microbiome may contribute to improved outcomes related to cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and aging. In this episode of Dietitian to Dietitian, NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer, Professor Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD and culinary nutrition expert and chef Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN, discuss how the Mediterranean diet can impact the gut microbiome – as well as how to teach your clients and patients to eat this way. You don’t want to miss this fascinating discussion – based around research and recipes – pertaining to the Mediterranean eating style.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/mediterranean-diet-gut-health-research-recipes/ 

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Janeane Dart is a dietitian making waves in student education thanks to her work and studies in professionalism (read: not perfectionism!). In this podcast, Janeane shares how her ‘unplanned’ career was inspired by a chance encounter with a dietitian whose food, cooking and health knowledge left a lasting impression. Fast forward 30 years, Janeane is heavily invested in shaping the future of the dietetic profession through our core dietetic tool -  communication. Tune into this fascinating chat to hear Janeane’s thoughts on fostering reflexivity and why normalising momentary lapses in professionalism is essential for our growth and development.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/letting-go-perfectionism-dietetics/

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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 physiology and dietetics has been invaluable to helping people change their lifestyle. He also shares why being a ‘yes man’ paved success in the early days of his business and touches on the importance of pivoting when the time is right, even if things aren’t always smooth sailing. 

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/finding-purpose-dietetics/

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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 about food in schools. You’ll explore the importance of staying in touch with your audience and knowing the needs of your members, the benefits of growing a team with diverse skills and ways to manage being present on social media.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/navigating-world-business-online-membership-programs/ 

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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 and vegetables their diets.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/surprising-new-science-behind-eat-rainbow/

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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 the importance of monitoring and supporting patients along the way. Sally also shares general patient attitudes and adherence rates, how to work with surgeons to improve patient outcomes, and her top tips and resources for dietitians interested in this approach.

For the shownotes:  https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/vleds-non-bariatric-surgery-patients

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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 technology to safely place post-pyloric feeding tubes in practice. Plus, Lee-anne explains the process, benefits and challenges to extending scope of practice, what the process of placing a feeding tube looks like and shares her top tips for dietitians wanting to upskill in this space.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/upskilling-dietitians-feeding-tube-placement/ 

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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 contamination and hygiene, tube blockages and nutritional inadequacy.  

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/what-every-dietitian-should-know-blenderised-tube-feeding/ 

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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 challenges in business and the lessons she learnt from them (hint: follow your gut). Tune in to learn the how and why of partnerships, even if you aren’t a recipe developer, food photographer or Instagram influencer! 

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/dietitians-food-companies-natural-fit/ 

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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 tips that can be used in practice to prescribe DSNS and how continuous glucose monitoring devices can provide patients with more autonomy.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/role-diabetes-specific-nutritional-supplements-play-management-diabetes/ 

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