The MENTORD Podcast

Ever wonder if you’re “too all over the place” to succeed as a dietitian? Sumner Brooks, MPH, RD—founder of EDRD Pro and co-author of How to Raise an Intuitive Eater—proves that career pivots, creative risks, and calling yourself out can lead to something far more sustainable than the traditional path.

Listen if you’re ready to:

• Redefine success after job-hopping, burnout, and “what’s next?” seasons
• Learn how faking it till you make it—ethically—builds confidence and opportunity
• Build community and mentorship that actually move your career forward
• Turn vulnerability into leadership when you get called in or make mistakes
• Protect your peace by evolving, delegating, and letting something go

Resources mentioned in this episode:

EDRD Pro

LinkedIn Learning

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

Stay Connected

• 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
• 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

• Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
• Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

Extras

• ✨ Anti-Diet Designs Merch → Shop Now
• 🎧 Share this episode with another dietitian who needs mentorship

Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next—follow The MENTORD Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with another dietitian who needs mentorship.

About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.

🏃 Ready to run Savannah this November?

Take on the flat, fast, and scenic course at the Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K—then celebrate with southern food and perfect fall weather.

🎟 Register today and use promo code DANIELLE15 for $15 off either race!

Starting a business can feel like juggling excitement, confusion, and paperwork all at once. In Part 2 of our Setting Up Your Entrepreneurial Journey series, Bethany and Danielle break down the unglamorous—but essential—pieces that make your business legitimate and sustainable. From registering your EIN to understanding the difference between liability and general business insurance, this episode will help you move from “Where do I even start?” to “I’ve got this.”

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Tax ID (Employer Identification Number)

NPI

Find Your Taxonomy Code

CAQH

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

Stay Connected

• 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
• 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

• Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
• Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

Extras

• ✨ Anti-Diet Designs Merch → Shop Now
• 🎧 Share this episode with another dietitian who needs mentorship

Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next—follow The MENTORD Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with another dietitian who needs mentorship.

About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.

🏃 Ready to run Savannah this November?

Take on the flat, fast, and scenic course at the Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K—then celebrate with southern food and perfect fall weather.

🎟 Register today and use promo code DANIELLE15 for $15 off either race!

Starting a business can feel equal parts thrilling and terrifying—especially when you’re a dietitian used to playing by the rules. In this episode, Bethany and Danielle break down the real-world steps (and mindset shifts) that helped them move from burned-out employees to business owners who actually enjoy what they do. This isn’t a “how-to” checklist—it’s a permission slip to start before you feel ready.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Tax ID (Employer Identification Number)

NPI

Find Your Taxonomy Code

CAQH

Relay (Business Checking)

Live Oak (High Yield Savings Account)

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

Stay Connected

• 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
• 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

• Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
• Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

Extras

• ✨ Anti-Diet Designs Merch → Shop Now
• 🎧 Share this episode with another dietitian who needs mentorship

Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next—follow The MENTORD Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with another dietitian who needs mentorship.

About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.

🏃 Ready to run Savannah this November?

Take on the flat, fast, and scenic course at the Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K—then celebrate with southern food and perfect fall weather.

🎟 Register today and use promo code DANIELLE15 for $15 off either race!

Ever felt like the word “entrepreneur” didn’t quite fit you? Or that business ownership was only for “other people”? In this episode, Bethany and Danielle pull back the curtain on their own entrepreneurial journeys—how they went from hesitant clinicians to confident, value-driven business owners redefining what success looks like for dietitians.

🎧 Listen now to start reimagining what’s possible for your career—no MBA required.

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

Resources mentioned this episode:

Dare to Lead | Values List (Brené Brown)

Stay Connected

• 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
• 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

• Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
• Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

Extras

• ✨ Anti-Diet Designs Merch → Shop Now
• 🎧 Share this episode with another dietitian who needs mentorship

Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next—follow The MENTORD Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with another dietitian who needs mentorship.

About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.

🏃 Ready to run Savannah this November?

Take on the flat, fast, and scenic course at the Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K—then celebrate with southern food and perfect fall weather.

🎟 Register today and use promo code DANIELLE15 for $15 off either race!

In this minisode, Bethany and Danielle swap stories about the little things that capture their personalities in and out of sessions. With plenty of laughs and real talk, they let listeners in on a lighthearted glimpse of life as dietitians—proof that even the smallest details can say a lot.

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

Stay Connected

• 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
• 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

• Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
• Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

Extras

• ✨ Anti-Diet Designs Merch → Shop Now
• 🎧 Share this episode with another dietitian who needs mentorship

Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next—follow The MENTORD Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with another dietitian who needs mentorship.

About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.

🏃 Ready to run Savannah this November?

Take on the flat, fast, and scenic course at the Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K—then celebrate with southern food and perfect fall weather.

🎟 Register today and use promo code DANIELLE15 for $15 off either race!

After a long day of client sessions, even dietitians don’t want to think about cooking, and Bethany and Danielle are here to prove it. In this minisode, they share their go-to comfort foods and bust the myth that dietitians must love spending hours in the kitchen

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

Stay Connected

• 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
• 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

• Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
• Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

Extras

• ✨ Anti-Diet Designs Merch → Shop Now
• 🎧 Share this episode with another dietitian who needs mentorship

Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next—follow The MENTORD Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with another dietitian who needs mentorship.

About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.

🏃 Ready to run Savannah this November?

Take on the flat, fast, and scenic course at the Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K—then celebrate with southern food and perfect fall weather.

🎟 Register today and use promo code DANIELLE15 for $15 off either race!

In this minisode, Bethany and Danielle get fired up about the nutrition phrases they wish would disappear forever. With equal parts humor and frustration, they unpack why these buzzwords do more harm than good and share the comebacks they use with clients. If you’ve ever cringed at diet culture language, this quick episode will feel like a breath of fresh air

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

Stay Connected

• 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
• 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

• Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
• Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

Extras

• ✨ Anti-Diet Designs Merch → Shop Now
• 🎧 Share this episode with another dietitian who needs mentorship

Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next—follow The MENTORD Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with another dietitian who needs mentorship.

About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.

🏃 Ready to run Savannah this November?

Take on the flat, fast, and scenic course at the Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K—then celebrate with southern food and perfect fall weather.

🎟 Register today and use promo code DANIELLE15 for $15 off either race!

Bethany and Danielle spill what’s really in their work bags and on their desks - think sticky notes, dog treats, quirky lights and even a trusty mug warmer. This lighthearted minisode proves that the little things make a big difference in a dietitian’s day

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

Stay Connected

• 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
• 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

• Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
• Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

Extras

• ✨ Anti-Diet Designs Merch → Shop Now
• 🎧 Share this episode with another dietitian who needs mentorship

Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next—follow The MENTORD Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with another dietitian who needs mentorship.

About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.

🏃 Ready to run Savannah this November?

Take on the flat, fast, and scenic course at the Savannah Southern Half Marathon & 5K—then celebrate with southern food and perfect fall weather.

🎟 Register today and use promo code DANIELLE15 for $15 off either race!

In this bite-sized minisode, Bethany and Danielle share their favorite and least favorite dietetic internship rotations — from inspiring experiences in eating disorder care and wellness centers to the less-than-thrilling assignments that nearly put them to sleep. With honesty and humor, they give listeners a real glimpse into the highs and lows of internship life, offering both validation and laughs for current and future dietitians

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

About the co-hosts: 

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are both weight-inclusive registered dietitians in outpatient settings and each own a private nutrition therapy practice. They have known each other since 2012 when Danielle reached out to Bethany for guidance on how to become a registered dietitian herself. Since then, Bethany has mentored Danielle through her entire journey to become a dietitian. They both know and value the importance of registered dietitians having professional support and mentorship in their career and want to help make the journey for future dietitians a bit easier and more successful. Each week they will be taking on a topic that dietitians don't traditionally learn about in their university programs or internships, but is essential to a career as a dietitian. In other words, they'll be talking about all the stuff you wish you would have learned in school/internship, but didn't.

The MENTORD Podcast

@mentordpod 

Southern Nutrition

@southernutritionllc

B. Wheeler Nutrition

@bethanydietitian

Anti-Diet Designs Merch

In this bonus episode of The MENTORD Podcast, Bethany and Danielle share real stories and reflections to remind dietitians that their work truly makes a difference. From private practice to internships to outpatient care, they highlight the unseen impact, client breakthroughs and ripple effects that dietitians create every day. If you’ve ever struggled with dietitian burnout, questioned your role or wondered whether your efforts matter, this episode is a validating reminder that small moments lead to big change and your work is more powerful than you think.

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at [email protected]

Stay Connected

• 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
• 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

• Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
• Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

Extras

• ✨ Anti-Diet Designs Merch → Shop Now
• 🎧 Share this episode with another dietitian who needs mentorship

Enjoyed this episode? Don’t miss what’s next—follow The MENTORD Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and share it with another dietitian who needs mentorship.

About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.