Have you ever had a client tell you"I know what to do, I'm just not doing it"? For many dietitians, this is one of the most frustrating moments in a follow-up session. In this episode, Stephanie explores why clients often struggle to act on information they already know, what may really be getting in their way, and how understanding behaviour change can transform the way you approach these conversations. If you've ever felt stuck, unsure what to say next, or wondered why your clients aren't following through, this episode is for you. Interested in strengthening your counselling skills and client retention? Elevate, Stephanie's self-paced counselling skills program for dietitians, is currently USD $100 OFF until June 9, 2026. You can learn more here - https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/elevateprogram and feel free to email your questions to [email protected].

Do you ever open a client's chart before a follow-up session and think to yourself "What am I even going to talk about today?" In this episode, Stephanie shares the five key changes that transformed her follow-up sessions, client retention and confidence as a dietitian. You'll learn why more information isn't always more valuable, how over-educating can reduce retention, and why understanding behaviour change is essential if you want clients to stay engaged and make progress. Interested in strengthening your counselling skills and client retention? Elevate, Stephanie's self-paced counselling skills program for dietitians, is currently USD$100 OFF until June 9, 2026. You can learn more here -

https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/elevateprogram and feel free to email your questions to [email protected].

In this episode, I'm sharing a roundtable discussion recorded with Practify Founder Gilad Janet and Jo White Business Coach and Strategist. It was a great conversation and one that made me want to share it with you all.

We unpack three common misconceptions:

• "It's hard to get clients through social media" • "You can't build a profitable practice within an insurance model" • "If clients aren't changing, it means they're not motivated"

We explore what's actually driving these challenges in practice, and I share my perspective on client retention and structuring consults to better support behaviour change.

If you're working on growing your private practice and want to go deeper into these areas, you can read more about the Practify Workshop here https://www.practifygrowth.com/practify-workshop-1

In this episode, Stephanie helps you determine the kind of counselling support you need and breaks down the key differences between Elevate, her self-paced counselling skills program, and the 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program, her high-support, live coaching container. You'll learn who each program is designed for, what problems they solve, and how to know exactly which level of support you need based on where you are in your practice. This episode will help you make informed decisions about your next steps — or future steps — in your counselling skills development.

Learn more: Elevate (Self-Paced Program – 8.5 CEUs): https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/elevateprogram 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program (30 CEUs): https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram

Feel free to email Stephanie your questions at [email protected]

In this episode, Stephanie explores why counselling skills don't feel intuitive for most dietitians and why that has nothing to do with your intelligence, competence, or care for your clients.She unpacks the belief that quietly holds so many dietitians back — "I should be able to figure this out on my own" — and how our training leaves us unprepared for the real work of guiding behaviour change.

Through personal experience and real client stories, Stephanie breaks down the gap between education and execution, the psychology behind why counselling feels so hard, and what actually helps dietitians feel grounded, confident, and capable in behaviour-change conversations.

You'll walk away with clarity, reassurance, and permission to stop doing this alone.

If you'd like to learn more about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned in this episode, you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram If you have any questions, feel free to email Stephanie at [email protected] or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills

In this episode, Stephanie unpacsk one of the biggest questions dietitians should be asking themselves right now: Are your counselling processes truly ready for the surge of clients arriving in January? You'll learn why most retention struggles aren't motivation issues but counselling process issues and what you must put in place now to keep clients engaged, returning, and progressing all year long. If you'd like to learn more about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned in this episode, you can read more about it here

https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram If you have any questions, feel free to email Stephanie at [email protected] or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills

Many dietitians quietly admit to dreading certain client sessions — but it doesn't have to stay that way. In this episode, Stephanie shares the four main reasons dietitians dread their sessions, from overcompensating when clients don't change to struggling with boundaries, challenging clients, and the "I know what to do, I just need to do it" consults. You'll walk away with practical strategies to shift from dread to confidence, so you can enjoy your work and feel proud of the impact you're making. If you'd like learn more about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned in this episode you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram If you have any questions feel free to email Stephanie at [email protected] or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Kerry Conlon, a Registered Dietitian and a graduate of the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program. We discuss how learning and implementing a standardised counselling process in her practice has created a significant improvement in her client retention, better client outcomes and has helped her grow her private practice through more word of mouth referrals. You can DM Stephanie on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills or email me at [email protected] to enquire about the next round of the 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned inside this episode or you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram

In this episode, Stephanie is joined by Alyssa Snow Callahan, a registered dietitian, group practice owner, business coach and mentor for dietitians and the host of the Nourished with Kindness Podcast. Alyssa shares her journey to becoming an Eating Disorder group practice owner and how counselling skills have shaped the client experience she provides. Alyssa shares her insight into building her group practice and shares how to do it in a way that upholds a high quality client experience. You can connect with Alyssa on IG at @nourishedwithkindness and @alyssacallahanrd

In this episode, Stephanie shares how a common issue in dietetic practice - over-educating - is negatively impacting your client retention rate. She breaks down the top 3 reasons this is happening to help you find a solution to reducing over-educating and improving your client retention rate. If you'd like learn more about the client road maps masterclass mentioned in this episode you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/offers/rEom7Abp If you have any questions feel free to email Stephanie at [email protected] or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills