Feed That Nation

I talked once about how in college, your grades and your GPA do not matter and aren't that important...but it's time to put my money where my mouth is! What were MY worst college grades? In this episode of Feed That Nation, I'm talking all about my worst grades in undergrad, what they were, what classes I earned them in, whether I've had to retake any classes, and what I've learned.   

Some of the links below may be affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.   

My favorite vegan, gluten-free microwave mug cake!!  https://coconutwhisk.com/collections/all-mixes/products/stocking-stuffer-bundles/?ref=feedthatnation 

Use coupon code "FEEDTHATNATION" for $3 off!  

Mentioned in this episode:  

My toasted sesame oil from the Stillwater Olive Oil Company: http://www.stillwateroliveoil.com/home.html 

Jessica Isaacs, aka Jessica the Sports RD: instagram.com/jessicathesportsrd/

Episode: Your GPA is Not Important: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-college-gpa-does-not-matter-kinda-feed-that-nation/id1444763352?i=1000478354253  

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future registered dietitian, health educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy in their college experience! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.  

Follow Me:  

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation 

Blog: feedthatnation.com 

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation 

Podcast: feedthatnation.com/links/  

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library  

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

College Diet Culture...well...there's a lot to unpack! In this episode of Feed That Nation, I'm calling out some of the most toxic, pervasive, and harmful elements of college diet culture that contribute to disordered eating and body dissatisfaction in college students. From the freshman 15 to pinterest bullet journaling exercise "goals", I have THOUGHTS on the subject!  

TRIGGER WARNING: I'm talking about a lot of uncomfortable issues, including weight loss and weight gain, eating disorders, body-shaming, food-shaming, and more. If these or similar topics are topics that will trigger you, make you feel unsafe, or harm your mental health, PLEASE do not watch this episode.   

Mentioned in this episode:  

Statistic #1: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/eating-disorders-on-college-campuses-are-on-the-rise 

Statistic #2: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27350388/ 

National Eating Disorders Association Help & Support Resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support 

Busting Myths About The Freshman 15, part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-the-freshman-15-part-1/id1444763352?i=1000424827105 

Busting Myths About The Freshman 15, part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-about-the-freshman-15-part-2/id1444763352?i=1000424827104 

Dietitians on Instagram who talk all things body acceptance, health at every size, and eating disorder recovery:  

Megan Medrano, RD: instagram.com/meganmedrano.rd 

Anna Sweeney, RD: instagram.com/dietitiananna 

Christyna Johnson, RD: instagram.com/encouragingdietitian 

Dylan Murphy, RD: instagram.com/dylanmurphy.rd  

About Me

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future registered dietitian, health educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy in their college experience! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.  

Follow Me:  

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation 

Blog: feedthatnation.com 

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation 

Podcast: feedthatnation.com/links/  

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library  

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

In this video, I'm walking through EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about how to take care of yourself as a college student. I chat about the challenges of "adulting", how college sets us up to fail, and I give practical, real-life tips for caring for every part of your health and well-being. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

My blog post, "50 Radical Acts of Self Care For Strong College Students"

The 7 dimensions of wellness: https://www.grcc.edu/humanresources/wellness/sevendimensionsofwellness

My previous podcast episode: The Nutrition Starting Line and Making Positive Change

My "follow" for the week: @vitamin_ri, aka Maria Sylvester Terry, MS RD. (she passed the RD exam three days after I recorded this episode!)

Show notes/time stamps bc this is a LONG one!

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future registered dietitian, health educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy in their college experience! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.  

Follow Me:  

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation 

Blog: feedthatnation.com 

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation 

Podcast: feedthatnation.com/links/  

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library  

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

College Student Professional Development: Exploring Your "WHY"  

Why do you want to study what you are studying? Why do you want to become a (doctor, accountant, park ranger, waitress)? In this episode, I walk you through exploring the answer to your WHY, how to know if your chosen major or career matches that WHY, and how it is completely, 100% okay that your WHY isn't completely fleshed out. As college students, our "why" is ALWAYS changing. And that's okay!  

Mentioned in this episode: 

My video: "Did you choose the wrong major?? Advice for College Students" https://youtu.be/OXOIWagGqaU

My Almond Lavender Shortbread Cookies: https://feedthatnation.com/gluten-free-almond-lavender-shortbread-cookies/

Tiffany Ima, Body confidence and wellness creator: instagram.com/tiffanyima

Mr. Kate's DIY decorating ideas for quarantine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWe3lB4-JvM

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future registered dietitian, health educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy in their college experience! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.  

Follow Me:  

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation 

Blog: feedthatnation.com 

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation

Podcast: feedthatnation.com/links/  

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library  

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

Repeat after me: Your dorm room does NOT need to look like a photo on pinterest! 

I'm talking all about the things you don't need to buy for college, why social media and anxiety pressure you to spend money, and why there's no shame in not spending hundreds (or thousands!) of dollars on pinterest-worthy decorations, planners, and throw pillows for your dorm room.   

Mentioned in this episode: 

Angry Tomato Salsa: angrytomatosalsa.com 

Dena | @theartsypalate: instagram.com/theartsypalate 

Excelsior Candle Co: @excelsior_candle, excelsiorcandleco.com  

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future dietitian, health educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.  

Follow Me:  

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation 

Blog: feedthatnation.com 

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation 

Podcast: feedthatnation.com/links/

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library  The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

Did you know, sometimes self care means doing your homework and NOT watching Netflix? In this episode, I'm talking all about my self care journey as a college student. I used to struggle with self care because I felt like I was bad at it, when in reality, I didn't understand that self care meant making INTENTIONAL choices to take care of myself.

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future dietitian, educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

Follow Me:

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation

Blog: feedthatnation.com

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation

Podcast: linktr.ee/feedthatnation

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

College roommates...undoubtedly one of the hottest topics in the college world! In this episode, I'm talking all my best tips for choosing a college roommate!   

Your roommate is someone you share space with! You don't have to love your roommate or be BFFs with them, but finding someone you can jive with is so important! It's all about knowing yourself and knowing what YOU need in order to feel comfortable in your own space.   

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future dietitian, educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.  

Follow Me:  

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation 

Blog: feedthatnation.com

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation 

Podcast: linktr.ee/feedthatnation  

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library  

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

I was a college RA, and I quit after one semester. It wasn't the job for me, and I had to crash and burn in order to figure it out. In this podcast, I am telling my story: why I became an RA, why I quit, and what I learned.  

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future dietitian, educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that. 

Follow Me:  

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation 

Blog: feedthatnation.com 

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation 

Podcast: linktr.ee/feedthatnation 

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library 

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

3.3, 2.7, 4.0? 

In this episode of Feed That Nation, I'm talking about your college GPA and how it does not matter nearly as much as you think it does. I'm talking about GPA when you are applying to jobs, getting into grad school, and of course, your GPA being related to your worth as a person (spoiler alert, GPA has nothing to do with your worth!!!)

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future dietitian, educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

Follow Me: 

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation

Blog: feedthatnation.com

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation

Podcast: linktr.ee/feedthatnation

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

Should you take summer college courses? Let's talk about it!

Quarantine has changed school for all of us. A lot of students are trying to fill their summer with something other than their really cool internship or summer residency. Should you take summer college courses? In this podcast, I am talking pros and cons of summer school, different types of summer classes, and more!

My name is Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student, future dietitian, educator, content creator, and mac and cheese expert! Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and health issues, advice, and hot-takes. I want college students to have the tools they need to be successful, confident, and healthy! Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

Follow Me: 

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation

Blog: feedthatnation.com

Pinterest: pinterest.com/feedthatnation

Podcast: linktr.ee/feedthatnation

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.