Meghan Hockey is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, currently completing her PhD and working as a Research Assistant, at the Food & Mood Centre. Her research interests focus on the role of diet - particularly dairy consumption - in common mental disorders and cognition. Meghan is also extensively involved with research translation at the Food & Mood Centre, and has delivered a number of workshops and cooking demonstrations, particularly aimed at school-aged children.

In this bite, Meghan shares her past experiences working as a clinical dietician, and how she came about working in Nutrition Psychiatry research. She discusses her multiple placement opportunities in university, and the value of her internship with The Smiles Trial and the Food and Mood Centre. She also shares what it’s like doing her current PhD work and discusses her experience and plans in running her own private practice business.

During the conversation, we discuss:

Meg is our final guest for season two! However, don't fret - we have a surprise final episode in store for you down the line.