The conversation covers the journey of Colleen Sloan, a dual credential dietitian and PA, as she shares her non-traditional route to becoming a nutrition professional, her experience balancing career and motherhood, and the impact of evidence-based nutrition in her practice. Additionally, the conversation delves into the role of dietitians in healthcare, the impact of misinformation on nutrition, and the creation of Exam Room Nutrition as a platform to address these issues. The conversation covers nuanced nutrition advice, the challenges of podcasting and teaching, the transition from RD to PA, considerations for starting a podcast, the role of AI in nutrition, and the future of nutrition education.

Takeaways

• Non-traditional route to becoming a nutrition professional
• Balancing career and motherhood
• The role of dietitians in healthcare
• The importance of evidence-based nutrition
• The impact of misinformation on nutrition Nuanced nutrition advice
• Challenges of podcasting and teaching
• Transition from RD to PA
• Considerations for starting a podcast
• The role of AI in nutrition
• The future of nutrition education

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
• 05:30 Transition to Pediatrics
• 10:57 Starting Exam Room Nutrition
• 16:19 Podcast Impact and Speaking Engagements
• 41:06 The Future of Nutrition Education

Connect with Colleen:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/examroomnutrition/

IG : https://www.instagram.com/examroomnutrition/

Exam Room Nutrition: https://www.examroomnutrition.com/homepage

Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/

Check out the Nutrition Connection website

https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

The conversation with Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak covers her journey into the field of nutrition, her career path, and the impact of nutrition science on public health. It also delves into the role of leadership and the future of nutrition in the public domain.

Takeaways

• Leadership opportunities exist in various roles within the field of nutrition, and networking and communication skills are essential for success.
• The spotlight on nutrition science presents an opportunity to elevate credible, evidence-based information to improve public health.

Chapters

• 00:00 Inspiration and Career Path
• 05:40 Leadership and Professional Development
• 26:01 Impactful Initiatives in Nutrition
• 40:36 The Future of Nutrition

Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/

Check out the Nutrition Connection website

https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

Connect with Wendy:

IFIC: https://ific.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyreinhardtkapsak/

Insta: @rdnwendy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendy.reinhardt.kapsak

The episode features a conversation between Kristen Hicks-Roof and Cara Harbstreet, discussing their career paths, inspirations, and the future of nutrition. They explore topics such as sustainability, global cuisine, and the impact of scientific data on nutrition. Cara shares insights on building a successful career and resilience, while Kristen discusses the importance of networking and exploring diverse interests outside of dietetics.

Takeaways

• Resilience and adaptability are key to building a successful career in nutrition.
• Scientific data and evidence play a crucial role in shaping nutrition practices and decision-making.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Nutrition Connection
• 05:46 Career Paths and Transition to Oatley
• 15:52 Impact of Scientific Data and Evidence
• 22:18 Interest in Sustainability and Tips for Career Success
• 28:29 The Future of Nutrition: Focus on Fiber

Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/

Check out the Nutrition Connection website

https://www.nutritionconnection.us/

Connect with Cara:

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-harbstreet/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/streetsmart.rd/?hl=en