Do All of The Things

EP.335: The Evolution of a Dietitian: Embracing Your Business Identity


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Ever feel like you're wearing two hats – amazing clinician by day, budding business owner by... well, also day? You're not alone. That dance between your clinical expertise and entrepreneurial spirit is one of the biggest transformations we face as dietitians, and it's exactly what we're diving into in this special birthday episode.

I'm getting real with you about my own journey from strictly-clinical-thinking to embracing my business owner identity. Trust me, it wasn't always pretty! Remember those days of trying to fit everything into ADIME notes and feeling guilty about charging more than insurance rates? Yeah, we're going to talk about all of that and how to move past it.

Here's the thing: becoming a business owner doesn't mean leaving your clinical expertise behind. Instead, it's about expanding who you are and the impact you can make. In this episode, I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes of this transformation, including all the mindset wobbles and breakthrough moments that got me where I am today.

  WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • The exact moment I realized I needed to think beyond my clinical training (and how to spot if you're there too)

  • Why your perfectionist clinical brain might be secretly sabotaging your business growth

  • How to stop feeling guilty about making good money while helping people

  • The four phases of identity evolution (and why getting stuck in phase 2 is so common)

  • Real talk about imposter syndrome when you're charging premium rates

  • My personal "permission slip" process for stepping into your business owner identity

  • Practical ways to make decisions when your clinical brain and business brain disagree

  • The mindset shifts that finally allowed me to scale beyond 1:1 client work

  • How to know you're ready to expand beyond traditional clinical work

Ready to embrace both sides of your professional identity? This episode walks you through exactly how to do that, complete with the mistakes I made so you don't have to repeat them! Whether you're just starting to feel that pull toward business ownership or you're already running your practice but feeling stuck between identities, you'll find the guidance and permission you need to fully step into your power as both a clinician and CEO.

READY TO TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Come join us in Money Mindset Mastery & More, our amazing Facebook community where dietitians like you support each other, share wins (big and small!), and create magic together. This is the cozy corner of the internet where you can be yourself while dreaming bigger and growing stronger. We're having real conversations about building fulfilling careers, creating sustainable success, and yes - transforming our relationship with money. Head over to the Facebook Group and join your colleagues who can't wait to welcome you. Remember, the journey is so much sweeter when we walk it together!

 

 

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