Empowering Dietitians

In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola talks about stepping out of your comfort zone, especially when it comes to attending dietitian networking events and conferences. As an introverted RD with social anxiety herself, Jess knows first hand how uncomfortable professional social situations can be, and she's developed a lot of strategies along the way for navigating them more confidently. Listen in for her top tips on how to approach the lead up to an uncomfortable situation, navigating the situation itself, and how to decompress after an uncomfortable situation ends.

DON'T FORGET! There are only a few weeks left to register for Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Dietitian Rage: From Resentment Toward Integrity. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to ⁠⁠www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass⁠⁠.

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In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares a recent experience she had where a case of writer's block erupted into an all-out emotional roller coaster of catastrophizing in her business as a dietitian supervisor. She walks listeners through what precipitated the experience, and most importantly, how she responded to it so that she could, 8 hours later, show up confidently and compassionately for a workshop she was leading that same day.

DON'T FORGET! There are only a few weeks left to register for Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Dietitian Rage: From Resentment Toward Integrity. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to ⁠www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass⁠.

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In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is talking all about ANGER in the field -- what, as a dietitian, might you feel angry about? Whether it's the lack of pay and respect, how ill-prepared you felt coming out of school, social justice issues, and everything in between - there is a lot to be angry about. Jess goes through the purpose that anger serves, as well as its limitations, to help us have a better relationship with our anger, and learn how to funnel it in a more sustainable, values-aligned way.

PLUS, if you're tired of the burnout and bitterness your anger as a dietitian have been bringing up in you, check out Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Rage: What to Do When Your Anger About Dietitian Hustle Culture Feels Paralyzing. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass.

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In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares everything she knows about running a podcast as a dietitian. Decide if it's the right fit for you, learn what equipment you do (and don't!) need to get started, and get an inside look into her podcasting process & strategy.

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In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is joined by fellow dietitian, Acacia Puddester. Acacia is the creator and owner of Discovering Dietetics, a company devoted to teaching Canadian Nutrition Students how to overcome the challenges of entering this competitive profession, launch a successful career and leave their self doubt at the door. In this episode, they discuss Acacia’s experience as a nutrition student and dietetic intern, how competitiveness and perfectionism get exacerbated and perpetuated in academics, and what established, practicing dietitians can do to change the culture of the field moving forward.

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www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop

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In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola introduces the concept of "infradian" rhythms - that is, biological "clocks" and mechanisms that impact our mood, energy, and overall health...that extend beyond the 24 hour time frame of the circadian rhythm. Listen in to learn more about how you can lean into the ways that seasons and, for menstruating dietitians, the menstrual cycle both impact your work, your productivity, your bandwidth, and your life overall.

Want to learn more about leaning into cyclical living? Join Jess for her Spring Equinox* Workshop for Dietitians - a laid back virtual gathering happening on March 20th at 7pm ET that will help you lean into the seasons, re-evaluate the goals you set in the first quarter of the year, and plant new seeds to nurture in the season ahead. Learn more and sign up at www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop.

*In the episode I refer to it as the Spring Solstice workshop, because somehow I got the alliteration stuck in my head while creating these episodes even though it is...wrong! And I decided not to go in and re-record. Embracing the imperfection!

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In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is discussing success and failure, both as concepts as well as through a concrete example of her own recent launch of ABUNDANCE. Listen in for, as always, her honest take on how she's processing her own "failed" launch, along with a fresh perspective on how we can destigmatize "failures" no matter how we experience them in our work as dietitians.

PLUS, the intro and outro of the episode both tease her upcoming Spring Equinox* Workshop for Dietitians - a laid back virtual gathering happening on March 20th at 7pm ET that will help you lean into the seasons, re-evaluate the goals you set in the first quarter of the year, and plant new seeds to nurture in the season ahead. Learn more and sign up at www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop.

*In the episode I refer to it as the Spring Solstice workshop, because somehow I got the alliteration stuck in my head while creating these episodes even though it is...wrong! And I decided not to go in and re-record. Embracing the imperfection!

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To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers:

www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop

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In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Hannah Saffold, an eating disorder dietitian, nutrition professor, and founder of The Nutrition Insight Project - a space for students and new clinicians to work on their own relationship with food and their bodies. In this episode, Jess and Hannah discuss the gaps in our field and current support systems for dietitians and students struggling with food and body image, and how we can start to unlearn the perfectionism and disordered habits often instilled in us through our education and the diet culture we are surrounded by.

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www.instagram.com/nutrition.insight.project

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www.empoweringdietitians.com/free

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In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola explores the concept of "abundance" - beyond a flashy feel-good hashtag and sentiment. Where does it come from, how is it manipulated by hustle culture to actually keep us stuck in the rat race, and what can we do to reclaim it in an aligned, authentic way? 

PLUS, if you're looking to explore the topics of "enough-ness" and getting out of scarcity on a deeper level, this is your last week to enroll in the upcoming Empowering Dietitians course, ABUNDANCE: a course designed for the burnt out & unhappy dietitian who is ready to say F.U. to hustle culture and reclaim their time, energy, and humanity. Check out the links below for more details :)

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In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola exposes the striking similarities between diet culture and hustle culture to show how our work at dismantling diet culture is only the beginning. If you've done the work to flag the diet mentality within yourself and/or your patients, learned about the patriarchal, capitalist, and supremacist roots of diet culture, and are passionate about healing your or others' relationships with food and body...maybe it's time to start applying that same work to your ability to reject hustle culture.

PLUS, if you're looking for support in opting out of hustle culture as a dietitian, there's still time to enroll in ABUNDANCE: a course designed for the burnt out & unhappy dietitian who is ready to say F.U. to hustle culture and reclaim their time, energy, and humanity. Check out the links below for more details :)

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