The Lane 9 Podcast

Marci Evans joined me for a chat about all things eating disorder (ED) and intuitive eating! She is a Certified Eating Disorder dietitian (CEDRD) and certified Intuitive Eating counselor, and she has created numerous resources for dietitians interested in ED nutrition therapy. Fun fact: Marci matched with her last choice internship. It happens! I have followed her career for years, and have learned so much from her work. She’s an innovator, educator, mentor, and real talker.

Our real talk moments: Burger grilling and Bone marrow testing

Career chat:

• Not all dietetic jobs are represented in the internship!
• How to become a CEDRD
• How to become a certified Intuitive Eating counselor
• Marci’s resources for dietitians and dietetic interns:
• • Quiz: Is Eating Disorders Work a fit for me?
  • The Dietitian’s Guide to Where to Go for Eating Disorder Training

Listener questions:

• What are some guidelines that I (and others in my position, i.e. not a credentialed healthcare provider) should follow for sharing experiences {in ED or amenorrhea recovery} while not crossing an ethical boundary?
• Can you talk about the intersection of GI issues and ED recovery?

Marci Evans, RDN CEDRD CPT | MarciRD.com @MarciRD (Twitter and Instagram)

Sarah Schlichter, aka Bucket List Tummy (BLT!), is on the show today. She joins me from Charlotte, NC, where she puts her RDN MPH to good work. Sarah is a second-career dietitian, representing the working-gal-gone-intern crew. We cover her career path to becoming a dietitian, skills she has carried from each of her jobs, and how she built her BLT brand. We answer two listener questions:

1. How do you know if you’re settling for a (or your first) job versus making a realistic life decision (we gotta get paid, y'all)?
2. How do you build a brand and stand out amongst the MANY nutrition voices online today? (Repeat!)

In the news:

• Soybean oil gets the “Heart Healthy Label” approval from FDA

Sarah Schlichter, MPH RD BucketListTummy.com | @BucketListTumRD & @BucketListTummy_RD

Emily Wetzel joins the show from Chicago! As a contractor with Dietitians on Demand, she wears many dietitian hats. Emily and I chat about the small world of dietetics, which relates to her advice for any and all new dietetic students and interns. We answer two listener questions, then dive into why consumers are more interested in sugar than meat (or cooking with "raw ingredients"). 

Questions: 

1) In my internship, there were only a couple of rotations where I felt RDs were a valued member of the team. What can we do as a profession to change this and make it better for the next generation of dietitians?

2) I know for sure that I want to work in the field of food and nutrition, but I am fairly sure I am not interested in clinical. I'm worried I won't enjoy it at all, and it might trigger past ED behaviors. Should I purse the RD certification?

In the news: 

Nearly half of US consumers are trying to reduce the sugar they eat (FoodNavigator)

Younger consumers, however, are more interested in eating less meat. Either way, the top barrier to change is feeling tempted by these foods, and the perceived cost of healthy eating. How can we help?

Emily Wetzel, RD LDN | @HealthyHappy_U

Anne Mauney, better known as Fannetastic Food, is literally in the house today! She joins me IRL, from Arlington, for a podcast chat about business and baby things. We talk about these things regularly anyway, it's just recorded this time.

Anne went back to school to get her RD certification, after a few years exploring a career in journalism, teaching English in Prague, and then tackling science classes. We answer a listener question about "getting into" Intuitive Eating, "when most Dietetic Internships preach the opposite." Mentioned on the show: the Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor training program. One part of our A to that Q: the tide is turning. More RDs and clients are interested in this philosophy. Keep it strong! 

Next up: A listener's question about social media, building a professional brand and presence online, and standing out. 

Then we transition into pregnancy real talk! We talk intuitive eating, fitness, supplements, and one side effect some people don't talk about. (Get those pre and probiotics in, y'all.)

Questions? Request? Want to join the RD Real Talk newsletter? hdcrd.typeform.com/to/JuJARt

Anne Mauney, fannetasticfood.com | @fannetasticfood (Twitter, Instagram) 

Heather Caplan: @HeatherDCRD | @RDRealTalk 

Amanda Foti joins the show from NYC! She’s the Director of Growth at Healthie, and also runs a private practice with the Healthie telehealth platform. This episode is a deep dive into telehealth—how to work with clients virtually, legally. We talk about how we got into virtual counseling, startup experiences, and of course, dietetic internship advice.

If you want to give the Healthie platform a try for your private practice (even if it’s just a side hustle!), mention RD Real Talk during registration or use the following link for a $70 discount: http://www.gethealthie.com?afmc=zad  

Resources mentioned in the show:

• State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies (compiled by the nonprofit nonpartisan Center for Connected Health Policy)
• Healthie
• AND’s eatrightPRO Telehealth resources

Amanda Foti, MS RDN | EatFitLive.com and @RD_Eats on Instagram

I announced this week that my husband and I are expecting a tiny human. In this episode, I talk to you about some things I've learned about myself, intuitive eating, and trusting plus accepting my body over the past thirteen weeks. It's a LOT to process, this human-growing thing. 

In my post, and on this episode, I'm open about some body changes, mood and emotions, foods, and of course, my history with an eating disorder and amenorrhea. All the things!

This is 100 percent my experience only and I'm sharing it because real talk is my jam. Please note this is just what I'm feeling, experiencing, and learning—not to speak for anyone else (pregnant or otherwise). 

Last but not least, some lovely women and resources mentioned: 

- Kylie Mitchell, @immaeatthat (guest on episodes #8 and #16)

- Elizabeth Shaw, of BumpstoBaby.com (guest on episode #18 and a career spotlight) 

- Announcement: Real Life: About this tiny human

If you have any questions about any of the above, please don't hesitate to reach out to the show's email address (which I mention in all intros) or through my site: heathercaplan.com. 

Robyn (Coale) Nohling and I team up to double down on the real talk. Robyn's site, The Real Life RD, is a mix of her nursing and nutrition expertise. We share a passion for talking about amenorrhea, so this conversation became a nerdy fertility deep dive. Robyn shares her opinions and knowledge with a dose of her signature sass. We also cover her internship experience, some amazing career advice, and what the "tickets to health" but actually be. (Spoiler Alert: it's not a cocktail of wellness supplements.) 

For topic or subject requests, fill out the RD Real Talk Listener Survey: hdcrd.typeform.com/to/JuJARt

In the conversation: 

• A little bit about Disney
• What happens when you get your 5th choice internship
• Career advice we should have all received early on
• Amenorrhea and all the things we know, plus many that we don't
• Recovery, wellness, and the easiest way(s) to stay "healthy"
• Thyroid hormones and what to look for 
• Coming soon: Robyn's signature screening tool for physicians (!!!) 

Robyn Nohling, RDN FNP | www.thereallife-rd.com 

Twitter and Instagram: @thereallife_RD

Amaris Bradley joins me in my kitchen! We don't cook anything for you, but we talk a lot about food–specifically yogurt, cupcakes, and indulgent vegetables. Amaris is the Director of Partnerships at Partnership for Healthier America (yes, Michelle Obama's health legacy). I wanted to get her thoughts on the food label changes, and tap into her communications expertise as well. She also enlightens us about how to plan some amazing travels. 

In the news: 

• “Indulgent descriptions” and vegetable consumption
• The Delay in Food Label Changes

Elizabeth (Liz) Shaw, of Shaw's Simple Swaps, is on again! This time we talk less about career, more about gut health, tasting ostrich for the first time, calories, and living in Switzerland. We answer a listener question about these so-called "Macros" and put out a light PSA about GMO labeling (or lack thereof). 

In the news:

The “huge diet mistake” Americans have made for years, and what one article suggests we do instead. It’s a fascinating history of calories and the woman who got it started.

Referenced in the show: WHO's FAQ on GMOs

Bonus: RD career life in another country

Elizabeth Shaw: shawsimpleswaps.com | @shawsimpleswaps 

Sasha Bard Chamberlain joins us from the DMV (DC-MD-VA)! She’s a Nutrition policy and education specialist, a fellow UMD-College Park internship grad, and a “retired” yoga teacher. (We can’t do it all!) She worked with First Lady Michelle Obama on the Let’s Move! campaign, and is now with the USDA NEPB (we explain). She fills me in on another nutrition education program that does teach Intuitive Eating, and how her career eventually landed her in the nutrition world. Then we talk shop about how parenting can get in the way of kids eating intuitively. We also tap into her expertise—what does the recent news about school nutrition guidelines actually mean?

In the news:

• An article on giving kids nutrition structure and family meals (we have thoughts)
• What the Trump administration has in store for school nutrition

And also: the best eats in Thailand, a small Instagram dilemma, and review of evolving nutrition philosophies.

Sasha Bard Chamberlain: Instagram @eggsandavocados, Twitter @SashaBaRD