Nutra Narratives

By JeJe Noval

Everyone has a story to share that centers around food and all things nutrition, especially dietitians and dietetic students! You’re invited to listen in to their narratives and be inspired and encour... more

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

Nutra Narratives episodes:

March 18, 2020 15. Tea Break-A Brief Message of Gratitude from JeJe
In between regularly formatted episodes of the Nutra Narratives podcast, there will be tea breaks! In these episodes, JeJe will have a different format of conversation. Listen in to what she has to say.
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9min
March 15, 2020 14. Lily Correa, MPH, RDN, DipACLM: Leaving a Legacy for Students and Inspiring Others to Create a Legacy Wherever They Go
On this episode, my guest is Lily Correa. Lily is passionate about plant-based nutrition and firmly believes that the kitchen is the greatest tool from which to promote optimal health and wellness. After graduating from the Natural Gourmet Institute, Lily joined the team at Bellevue Hospital’s Plant-Based Lifestyle Medicine Program. She is a recent Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. As a strong advocate for people to live their fullest lives, Lily looks forward to continuing to change the world, one plate at a time.
NYC Health and Hospitalss-Bellevue Hospital: https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/bellevue/health-care-services/plant-based-lifestyle-medicine-program/
Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002934319307211
Honduras Mission Trip: https://youtu.be/3TLHeE7pagQ
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1h 1min
March 08, 2020 13. Abigail Clarke, MPH, RDN: After Already Working as a Dietitian, She's Back in School!
On this episode, my guest is Abigail Clarke. Before she even became a teenager, Abigail already had a good idea of what she wanted to do for when she grew up. Abigail shares the twists and turns in her life that has led to her decision to be back where she obtained her second nutrition degree.
Podcast Info: "Think Public Health
Listen here https://anchor.fm/think-public-health/episodes/Ep--5---Fighting-Obesity-Can-the-BMI-be-trusted-ebairl or on Apple
Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.
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48min
March 01, 2020 12. Tatiana Keay, MS, RDN: Moving Forward With Vision
On this episode, my guest, Tatiana Keay, shares the philosophy she upholds in her career and in life. Then as she also shares her personal nutrition practices, it almost got the two of us jumping into other nutrition topics that we both love so much. However, one of the main points Tatiana emphasizes is that while she knows money is important to survive in life, passion for helping people and being able to help people feel better is of more importance. For this, she is grateful to God.
Blog: http://vitaminkeay.blogspot.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSwlPzU8WR0ClQfJK8srxHQ
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38min
February 23, 2020 11. Andrea Fanica, MS, RDN, CLEC: From Only Speaking the Romanian Language to Successfully Making it Here in America
As a teenager, my guest, Andrea Fanica, had a dream in Romania to obtain an American education in the United States. With her unrelenting determination coupled with the challenges an immigrant from another country obtains making it here in America, Andrea shares on this episode, how God completely guided her to unravel her dream one day at a time. In addition, Andrea shares about her role as a clinical coordinator, which is a vital part in completing the academic experiences of dietetic students.

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1h 4min
February 16, 2020 10. Aletta Mayorga, MS, RDN: From nutrition support dietitian to research and development manager for the number one online gummy vitamins company
On this episode, my guest is Aletta Mayorga. She has worked in a few hospitals in the Los Angeles area as a clinical dietitian. These stepping stones have led her to a rewarding career working for SmartyPants Vitamins. Aletta is one who believes in balance, so she still is involved as the LA Roadrunner’s dietitian. While Aletta still loves to run, she shares her new found love in the crossfit world.
SmartyPants Vitamins Website: https://www.smartypantsvitamins.com
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37min
February 09, 2020 9: Ernie Lin, MS, RDN-From Working at a Correctional Facility to Going Back Full Circle to His Undergrad Alma Matter
On this episode, my guest is Ernie Lin who graduated with a nutrition and dietetics degree from the School of Allied Health Professions at Loma Linda University. He discusses how he paid off his school loans in a very short amount of time after graduation. Ernie also shares great advise for future RDNs while also sharing his experiences as he counsels students on nutrition where he is currently working.
Ernie's contact info: [email protected]
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35min
February 02, 2020 8. Morgan McGhee, MPH, RDN: Although a Born Leader, She Never Knew Where Her Career Would Take Her
Morgan McGhee graduated with a nutrition degree from the School of Public Health at Loma LInda University. Her last rotation at school gave her that aha moment for what nutrition niche she was to pursue for the following seven years. Mentoring others was an additional passion that grew along the way. However, having vision and using strategic planning has gotten her to where she is today.
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36min
January 26, 2020 7. Dietetic Student Arlene Moreno: From Obtaining Her Vegetarian Chef Status to Making Her Decision of Where to Go Next
Third year nutrition and dietetics student, Arlene Moreno, originally went down a non-nutrition path in college. Her mind changed from taking one particular elective. Arlene shares the ups and downs and challenges she went through before landing on a nutrition and dietetics program. However, she also discusses an additional non-traditional route she took before actually entering her current academic program.
Arlene's IG handle: @rawrbeca
Vegetarian culinary program Arlene pursued prior to going to LLU:
Southern Adventist University
https://www.southern.edu/academics/academic-sites/pehw/academics/asculinaryarts.html
Personal Training Services:
Contact Arlene's supervisor, Lyn Berlingeri who is the head personal trainer at Drayson Center, and ask for Arlene. [email protected], 909-558-1000, ext. 87669/82878.
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50min
January 19, 2020 6. Natalie Lagger, MS, RDN: Putting the Spotlight on Her Expertise-Living Freely Sans the Diet Culture
During her last year of school at Loma Linda University, Natalie has been working as a dietitian at a local eating disorders clinic. Natalie shares how she determined what her calling in nutrition was going to be once she passed her boards exam. She goes on to explain two related healthy approaches that are used today to recover and heal from chronic dieting, which are intuitive eating and health at every size. Follow Natalie on Instagram. Her handle is @noshwithnat.
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29min

FAQs about Nutra Narratives:

How many episodes does Nutra Narratives have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.