Empowering Dietitians (Jessica Serdikoff Romola)
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| 29 Aug 2021 | [057] August Reflections: Rest, Stress, & Self-Trust | 00:23:08 | |
In this month's reflections episode, I'm dialing it back to reflect on how I navigated some pretty stressful, overwhelming moments recently, and sharing 3 affirmation that I'm holding close to heart as reminders to help further reduce my stress and keep me focused. I'm also giving you a little sneak peek into my cross-country road trip honeymoon that's coming up next month, and letting you know how Empowering Dietitians will be affected as I balance my business with the need to unplug and be present for this trip. At the start of this episode, I also offer a follow-up to last week's episode on Diet Culture in the Wedding Industry, and reference an article on Ragen Chastain's blog, Dances with Fat. To read the article in its entirety, head to https://danceswithfat.org/2021/08/09/davids-bridal-distributes-unsolicited-diet-propaganda-to-plus-size-customers/. Connect with me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians, or if you're ready to get started on your own journey toward dietitian confidence, grab my free 10 day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free. | |||
| 12 Jun 2022 | [093] Transitioning to Outpatient Oncology with Stephanie Schwartz, MS RD CDN | 00:43:24 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Stephanie Schwartz, a clinical outpatient oncology dietitian in NYC (and the dietitian behind the Instagram account, @thatdietitianlife). In this episode, Stephanie updates Jess on her recent transition from inpatient to outpatient work - how she navigated the imposter thoughts that started cropping up, what almost stopped her from making the switch, and what the change in specialty and facility has been like. To connect more with Stephanie, follow her on Instagram, @thatdietitianlife. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 08 Aug 2021 | [054] Avoiding Burnout in a Group Practice | 00:31:35 | |
The group practice model is becoming increasingly popular, for dietitian practice owners who are experiencing more demand for their services than they can handle, as well as for dietitians looking for some counseling experience and potentially a more flexible job. So why, then, are so many dietitians who move into this space experiencing MORE burnout, rather than less? In this episode I discuss...the pitfalls of many group practices...what practice owners can do to make their group effective, efficient, and sustainable...and what contracted dietitians within a group practice can do if they're feeling burnt out or overwhelmed. I work with a lot of dietitians in this area, so if you're struggling and want to connect, join me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or via email at www.empoweringdietitians.com/newsletter. I'm not currently enrolling dietitians into my supervision programs, but stay tuned for an exciting new Empowering Dietitians support system coming soon! | |||
| 09 Jan 2022 | [072] From Frazzled to Focused: How Supervision Helped Empower Amanda Mittman, MS RDN LDN | 00:31:13 | |
In this episode, I'm joined by one of my current dietitian clients, Amanda Mittman. Together, we talk through Amanda's journey over the past year from feeling completely stuck in place, burnt out from grad school and pulled in a dozen different directions…to hiring her first dietitian employee, feeling focused and grounded, and working in alignment with her deeper purpose. You can connect with Amanda at @happyvalleynutrition on Instagram, or by emailing her at amanda@happyvalleynutrition.com. If you liked this episode, you may also like: -Episode 71, Ready or Not Here's 2022 - How to Goal Plan When You're Already Tapped Out: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/071-2022-goal-planning -Episode 54, Avoiding Burnout in Group Practice: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/054-group-practice-burnout -Episode 14, My Messy Dietitian Journey: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/014-my-messy-dietitian-journey -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians | |||
| 08 Jan 2023 | [116] How to Set Anti-Hustle New Year's Resolutions, Goals, & Intentions for 2023 | 00:28:04 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola introduces season 4 of the show with a continuation from Episode 115, all about the hustle and overwhelm she got caught up in 2022. Jess catches listeners up on her process for goal setting, including revisiting her values and shifting her approach to further reject the hustle culture from the year before. Listen in to gain inspiration for yourself to shift your perspective in 2023 to embrace that anti-hustle lifestyle! PLUS, Jess chats all about her upcoming masterclass, F*ck Hustle Culture: Foundations for Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Humanity in 2023, happening January 17th. $37 per seat. 1 CEU pending. If you're ready to say GOODBYE to the hustle mentality in 2023, this is the ideal class to sign up for! Learn more at www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass or sign up directly at bit.ly/hustle-masterclass. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 28 May 2023 | [136] Is it time for a technology intervention, dietitian? | 00:10:58 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your relationship with technology, the activities you gravitate toward to fill your downtime, and what fills you up outside of your work. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance (psst - it's your last week to enroll in the course!!) | |||
| 27 Mar 2022 | [082] Confident Communication Skills with Barb Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND | 00:41:17 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Barbara J. Mayfield, MS RDN LD FAND, an expert in nutrition communication and author of the book, Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide (available for purchase for 14 CEUs!). In this episode, they discuss communication skills as a current gap in the field, the importance of engaging your audience (whether that's an audience of 500, or of 1!), and why developing a "signature style" is important for your work. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 08 May 2022 | [088] Building a Business That Works for You with Orly Wachter, MS RD | 00:32:48 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Orly Wachter, registered dietitian, business coach, and creator of Health Pro to CEO. In this episode, Jess and Orly chat about how to stand out in a sea of entrepreneurial dietitians, aligning your values with your work, and staying true to yourself even in some of the most professional aspects of your life. For more information on Orly's work, You can connect with Orly on Facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/healthpro2ceo), by listening to her own podcast, Health Pro to CEO; or reading more about her Client Compass Coaching program. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 18 Apr 2021 | [039] Do you feel underpaid as a dietitian? | 00:25:58 | |
In this episode, I discuss...
Dietitians feel underpaid AND undervalued in their work. I don't promise my clients fancy 5-figure launches or 6-figure profits; instead, I work with dietitians on overcoming their limiting beliefs, reconnecting their work to their values, and creating a career and life that fulfills them and makes them happy. It's time to live life on your terms - and no, you don't HAVE to be in private practice to do it. Learn more at www.empoweringdietitians.com or connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians. | |||
| 19 Jun 2022 | [094] Burnout & White Supremacy Culture: The Unspoken Link | 00:27:10 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, explores one of the true root causes of dietitian burnout: white supremacy culture. What IS white supremacy culture? What are the values, or characteristics, associated with it? How do those characteristics influence burnout culture in the field? This conversation may feel uncomfortable, and may seem to be taboo, but it is a crucial path to having any hope of ending burnout within dietetics, for good. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 06 Mar 2022 | [080] From Burnout toward Joy with Marissa Sharkey, RD | 00:35:32 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Marissa Sharkey, a clinical critical care dietitian and Founding Member of the Empowering Dietitians Group Program. Marissa shares her experience with pandemic-related burnout, why she believes supervision is one of the most important support options a dietitian can invest in, and how she's been prioritizing joy. If you're interested in being in the next cohort of the group program, enrollment opens this week! If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 05 Oct 2023 | [153] Work Travel Tips for Pregnancy | 00:23:04 | |
CW: pregnancy Traveling while pregnant as a dietitian? While this is, admittedly, a niche topic, with over 93% of dietitians identifying as women, and not a lot of social or professional supports in place for navigating pregnancy while also trying to maintain "professionalism," it is not as uncommon of a challenge members of our profession must face. Listen in as host and dietitian supervisor Jess Romola shares her top strategies for traveling safely, confidently, and comfortably (well, as comfortably as possible...) no matter what trimester you're in. Oh, and as a spoiler alert...yeah, there's a reason Jess is choosing to share this episode this week ;) If you liked this episode, you may also like...[152] How to Prep for FNCE (or Any Other dietitian Conference): www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/prep-for-fnce To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 27 Nov 2022 | [115] Season 3's a Wrap! Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead Toward 2023 | 00:25:36 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola wraps up season 3 of the show with a reflection of the year in preparation to look ahead to set goals for 2023. Whether you call them new year's resolutions, intentions, or goals (or maybe even nothing at all because you usually don't set them!!) the very first step is often an overlooked one - and that's reflection. So while November may seem a little early to be chatting through goals, it's actually a fantastic time to take a step back and reflect on how 2022 has been for you. Listen in to hear how Jess does it (live, during the show!) and to find out what she's focusing on moving into the new year. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 21 Jan 2024 | [166] Bonus Series - Confident Salary Negotiation with Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS RDN | 00:37:48 | |
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights. In this episode, I chat with Stacey Dunn-Emke, a registered dietitian and the owner of the incredible website, nutritionjobs.com. Stacey specializes in dietetic career development, resume building, LinkedIn, and job seeking success via traditional and unique platforms for nutrition and dietetic professionals. We discuss...resources to help you with career confidence and satisfaction, how to start getting paid your worth as a dietitian, and tips for communicating and negotiating more confidently. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[039] Are Dietitians Underpaid, Undervalued, or Both? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/are-dietitians-underpaid/ To connect with Stacey...Follow her on Instagram, at @nutritionjobs, or visit her website at https://www.nutritionjobs.com/. To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com | |||
| 08 Nov 2020 | [023] Are You Prepared...or Overthinking It? | 00:24:24 | |
In this episode, I discuss...how our need to feel overly prepared holds us back, why gentle structure can help both you and your clients, and the importance of weaning off of structure with time to trust yourself. Whether you're starting your own practice or trying to apply intuitive eating to your work in other ways, the question of structure often comes up: how much is too much? Listen in, and for more individualized guidance, apply for my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/application.
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| 12 Nov 2023 | [158] Running a Business with ADHD with Tayler Silfverduk, RDN | 00:35:02 | |
Standard business advice for dietitians is rooted in a neurotypical mindset, and neurodivergent dietitian entrepreneurs - including those with diagnosed or suspected ADHD - are being left behind. Fellow dietitian and ADHD business coach, Tayler Silfverduk, joins host Jess Romola to discuss how ADHD impacts dietitians in alli sectors of work, especially business, and what we can do to lean into how our brains function instead of trying to force ourselves into a neurotypical box. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/charge-your-worth To learn more about the support Tayler offers...connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/adhd.businesscoach or check out her website at https://www.adhdbusinesscoach.us/ To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com | |||
| 19 Nov 2023 | [159] Dietitian Job Search Tips | 00:12:53 | |
Trying to land a new job as a dietitian can be challenging - from ghosted applications to dead-end interviews, and everything in between. In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host Jess Romola shares her top 10 tips from her own dietitian job search earlier this year to help you feel more confident and less alone. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[016] Confident Salary Negotiation with Stacey Dunn-Emke: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/confident-salary-negotiation To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 27 Aug 2023 | [147] The Difference Between Charity & Justice with Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCS | 00:37:20 | |
As a dietitian you may have heard of social justice...but what about economic justice? In this episode of the podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is joined by guest Alissa Rumsey, a fellow dietitian passionate about breaking capitalist exploitation in dietetics and working towards economic justice in her own nutrition business. Alissa shares tips and insights, along with others you can learn from if you're interested in continuing in this space. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3YvKXP81ZeybBLwRMPL2HL To learn more about Alissa and the work she does... -visit her website at www.alissarumsey.com/for-dietitians-and-clinicians -connect with her on Instagram @alissarumseyRD -download her free forecasting worksheet at www.alissarumsey.com/bizresources To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 26 Nov 2023 | [160] Will Kids Change My Career Goals? with Laura Jean, APD [CW: pregnancy & parenting] | 00:42:52 | |
CW: pregnancy & parenting The decision to have kids can be a difficult one - particularly when we start to consider how it will change our lives. Will our career goals change? How will our identities be impacted? Fellow dietitian and mom of 3, Laura Jean, joins host Jess Romola as they both share their experiences and insights into this matter. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/charge-your-worth To learn more about the support Laura offers...connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dietitianvalues or check out her website at https://www.dietitianvalues.com/ To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com To continue this conversation and hear more pregnancy- and parenting-related insights from Jess...sign up for the pregnancy/parenting subsection of her email newsletter at https://bit.ly/dietitian-parenting (Due to the sensitive nature of both pregnancy & parenting, Jess does not include many references to these topics in her general newsletter for dietitians - so make sure you sign up for the subsection if you're interested!) | |||
| 03 Apr 2022 | [083] On Boundaries & Feeling Alone as a Dietitian with Rachael Utstein, MS RD | 00:27:09 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Rachael Utstein, an outpatient eating disorder and disordered eating dietitian who has been working 1:1 with Jess since early 2021. Rachael shares how supervision has helped her set better boundaries to recover from burnout, feel less alone -- especially while working from home -- and shake off comparisons to other dietitians that were getting in the way of her own confidence and path forward. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 10 Mar 2024 | [173] Bonus Series - Confident Communication Skills with Barb Mayfield, MS RDN LD FAND | 00:45:05 | |
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights. In this episode, I chat with Barb Mayfield - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, editor of the textbook Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide, and founder of Nutrition Communicator, a business supporting fellow dietitians to feel more confident in their communication skills. We discuss communication skills as a current gap in the field, the importance of engaging your audience (whether that's an audience of 500, or of 1!), and why developing a "signature style" is important for your work. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[016] Confident Salary Negotiation with Stacey Dunn-Emke: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/confident-salary-negotiation/ To connect with Barb...Follow her on Instagram, at @nutritioncommunicator, or on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-mayfield/ To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com | |||
| 26 Mar 2023 | [127] Hear Me Roar: An Ode to Dietitian Anger | 00:25:42 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is talking all about ANGER in the field -- what, as a dietitian, might you feel angry about? Whether it's the lack of pay and respect, how ill-prepared you felt coming out of school, social justice issues, and everything in between - there is a lot to be angry about. Jess goes through the purpose that anger serves, as well as its limitations, to help us have a better relationship with our anger, and learn how to funnel it in a more sustainable, values-aligned way. PLUS, if you're tired of the burnout and bitterness your anger as a dietitian have been bringing up in you, check out Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Rage: What to Do When Your Anger About Dietitian Hustle Culture Feels Paralyzing. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 13 Sep 2020 | Confident Salary Negotiating with Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS RDN | 00:36:44 | |
In this episode, I chat with Stacey Dunn-Emke, a registered dietitian and the owner of the incredible website, nutritionjobs.com. Stacey specializes in dietetic career development, resume building, LinkedIn, and job seeking success via traditional and unique platforms for nutrition and dietetic professionals. We discuss...resources to help you with career confidence and satisfaction, how to start getting paid your worth as a dietitian, and tips for communicating and negotiating more confidently. Connect with Stacey on her website at www.nutritionjobs.com or on social media @nutritionjobs. You can download her free work journal at https://www.nutritionjobs.com/4-wins-work-journal. And if you'd like more 1:1 support on your dietitian journey to feeling more confident and connected to your work, apply for my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/apply.
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| 30 Apr 2023 | [132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject | 00:26:43 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares some of the biggest pieces of business advice that she's rejected recently, and why she is confidently lowering her prices for the foreseeable future. She challenges popular business sound bites around money, including "Charge what you're worth," and "If they're not buying it's because they don't value it enough." Listen in for an opportunity to reflect on your own relationship with money, whether you're an entrepreneur or not, and feel more confident and aligned in your decisions moving forward. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 18 Sep 2022 | [105] Using Embodiment & Somatic Work as a Dietitian with Elyssa Toomey, RDN, CEDS-S, RYT | 00:39:48 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Elyssa Toomey, a registered dietitian, certified eating disorder specialist & supervisor, and registered yoga teacher. Elyssa works with both nutrition clients, using a weight inclusive and Intuitive Eating approach, as well as with fellow dietitians in clinical supervision. In this episode, Elyssa shares how trauma sensitive mindfulness, somatic, and embodiment work can benefit both nutrition clients and dietitians. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Elyssa: www.instagram.com/elyssatoomeyrdn https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 21 Nov 2021 | [069] Finding Career Direction with Allie Aron, RD | 00:25:36 | |
In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Allison Aron, a dietitian and current Empowering Dietitians client. We chat about her experience in supervision (spoiler: I'm not her first supervisor!), the types of topics and issues we addressed specific to her being new to private practice, her advice for other dietitians listening who are feeling a little lost or directionless themselves. To connect with Allie, you can email her at AllisonRNutrition@gmail.com. And if you resonated with what Allie had to say, let's stay in touch! I'm not currently accepting new clients, so in the meantime, get some of the ground work started with my free 10-day journal for dietitians at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free. | |||
| 29 May 2022 | [091] From Bariatrics to Intuitive Eating with Anyea Lovette, MS RD LD | 00:35:14 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by current Empowering Dietitians client, Anyea Lovette. In this episode, Anyea shares about her background in bariatrics, including how, and why, she has been transitioning over the past year to a weight inclusive, Intuitive Eating approach. Together, Jess and Anyea discuss how Anyea has navigated both the imposter thoughts and strong emotions that go along with learning about intuitive eating 15 years into her career, and how she's had to shift her counseling technique from what she was used to in the bariatric clinic, to be more effective in her Intuitive Eating private practice. You can connect with Anyea on Instagram, @anyealovefit. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 03 Mar 2024 | [172] Bonus Series - Introverts & Empaths: How to Thrive in Dietetics | 00:28:52 | |
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights. As a dietitian living in an extroverted world, you may wonder if your introversion or empathy will get in the way of your career. In this episode, originally aired as episode 87 during Season 3, host Jess Romola chats through the biases present in how we define and treat these traits, how they can benefit our work, and how to care for yourself in a world that wasn't set up for you. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[052] Feeling Comfortable Being Yourself: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/being-yourself/ To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 13 Mar 2022 | [81] Intuitive Living for Dietitians - How to Reclaim Your Passion & Purpose | 00:28:07 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, reveals the exclusive framework she uses in supervision to help dietitians overcome their self-doubt and imposter feelings, develop resilience, and create a life and career that lights them up and makes a difference. This episode is part 2 of a 2-part series; for the first part, listen to episode 76 below, Rejecting the Hustle Mentality. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com/group www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians Resources mentioned in today's episode: | |||
| 06 Aug 2023 | [144] How Do You Define Success as a Dietitian? | 00:09:38 | |
We've been taught to conflate success with financial security, but what if that's just sneaky internalized capitalism and hustle culture at play? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers reflection questions and affirmations to help you differentiate between professional success and having your needs met - without the hustle messaging. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[123] My Launch Failed - Now What? https://open.spotify.com/episode/42BqiaguqsaYrJBRWFZZG5?si=Q2es-H70TfCJfcX3sDrNTQ To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers: visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com | |||
| 22 May 2022 | [090] Speaking Out About What You Believe In | 00:38:32 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, discusses the controversial decision to speak out about a political issue in professional circles. How do you decide which issues, and which situations, are appropriate? Can it hurt your career? How do you make decisions that are aligned with your unique values, beliefs, and practice? Jess will be answering all of these questions, and more, using her own decision to speak out on abortion access through Empowering Dietitians this past month. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 30 Jan 2022 | [075] The Antidote to Hustle Culture | 01:04:27 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, reflects on hustle culture and the mentality it tends to ingrain in us, and how we can lean into the ebbs and flow of energy to slow down, feel less stressed, and cultivate more fulfillment in our lives as dietitians. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com www.empoweringdietitians.com/groupwaitlist www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians Resources Jess mentions in this episode:
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| 20 Jun 2021 | [47] Raising Intuitive Eaters with RD2Be Kayla Abella | 00:26:53 | |
In this episode my dietetic intern Kayla Abella breaks down her strategies for helping parents raise intuitive eaters and how to help kids overcome "picky eating." Kayla reviews Piaget's stages of cognitive development in children, tools and tips for introducing new foods to children, and the importance of empathizing with your child when it comes to meal time. If you are interested in learning more about child nutrition or a more holistic approach to nutrition you can connect with Kayla on her Instagram, @nutrikay, or through her website www.nutrikaywellness.com. If you are a dietitian and are interested in working on your confidence in the field, you can connect with me more on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians, or on my website at www.empoweringdietitians.com
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| 15 Jan 2023 | [117] My Brush with Hustle Culture as a Dietitian Entrepreneur | 00:27:55 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola hits the record button without any script or notes to share about her recent "brush" with hustle culture -- how she found herself, despite being known amongst dietitians as the one who's "so good at opting out of hustle culture" falling back into that hustle mindset without meaning to. She goes through exactly how she responded to the situation, and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and detaching from perfection in this work. PLUS, if you catch this when it first releases, there's still time to sign up for her upcoming masterclass, F*ck Hustle Culture: Foundations for Reclaiming Your Time, Energy, and Humanity in 2023, happening January 17th. $37 per seat. 1 CEU approved. If you're ready to say GOODBYE to the hustle mentality in 2023, this is the ideal class to sign up for! Learn more at www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass or sign up directly at bit.ly/hustle-masterclass. (There will be a recording so as long as you register before the event starts, you can watch the recording on your own time!) If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance | |||
| 26 Feb 2023 | [123] My Launch Failed...Now What? | 00:36:58 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is discussing success and failure, both as concepts as well as through a concrete example of her own recent launch of ABUNDANCE. Listen in for, as always, her honest take on how she's processing her own "failed" launch, along with a fresh perspective on how we can destigmatize "failures" no matter how we experience them in our work as dietitians. PLUS, the intro and outro of the episode both tease her upcoming Spring Equinox* Workshop for Dietitians - a laid back virtual gathering happening on March 20th at 7pm ET that will help you lean into the seasons, re-evaluate the goals you set in the first quarter of the year, and plant new seeds to nurture in the season ahead. Learn more and sign up at www.empoweringdietitians.com/spring-workshop. *In the episode I refer to it as the Spring Solstice workshop, because somehow I got the alliteration stuck in my head while creating these episodes even though it is...wrong! And I decided not to go in and re-record. Embracing the imperfection! If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 21 Apr 2024 | [178] Bonus Series - Hustle Culture as a Dietitian Entrepreneur | 00:28:22 | |
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights. Hustle culture is easy to get caught up in, especially as a dietitian entrepreneur - even if you try hard to avoid it. In this episode, originally aired as episode 117 during season 4, host Jess Romola shares her unscripted account of her own brush with hustle culture to normalize the process of identifying "slips" and misalignments, and making intentional choices to bring our decisions back in line with our values. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[076] Rejecting the Hustle Mentality as a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/rejecting-hustle-mentality/ To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com | |||
| 30 Aug 2020 | Overcoming Fitness Perfectionism with Mark Breedon, NSCA-CPT | 00:35:57 | |
In this episode, I chat with Mark Breedon, an online personal trainer who works with women, many of whom are deitians, to build their confidence by making them stronger than they ever thought they could be. Mark’s mission is to change the focus of why we exercise. He wants to move away from training for the weight on the scale and instead use exercise for health, self-confidence, and feeling strong! We discuss...why he finds training dietitians specifically so rewarding, why it's actually healthy to experience being "bad" at something (cause all my perfectionists out there know how uncomfortable that feels!), and my own disordered background with fitness and my transition to intuitive, joyful movement. For a free workout guide, send Mark a message on IG @training.strong.women, and check out his own podcast - Marky Mark and the Fitness Bunch! And if you're ready to overcome your dietitian perfectionism across all areas of your life, apply for my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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| 02 May 2021 | [040] Handling Trolls, and Systemic Racism in Dietetics | 00:46:43 | |
In this (longer-than-usual) episode, I'm reflecting on the time I took off from my business in April and what it taught me, updating you on the CDR's credential misuse policy debacle, and really going in depth to share my experience with a troll who challenged the existence of systemic racism on my page. This episode covers how I have chosen to respond to individuals who challenge my values or perspective, why it's important for you to decide what your own boundaries will be online and in your "real life," and where you can learn more about systemic racism in general, as well as how it manifests within our profession specifically. For a full list of the people and resources mentioned in this episode, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/040-trolls-and-systemic-racism-in-dietitics. If you're interested in working through some of your own biases, limitations, or questions surrounding topics like privilege and inclusive care, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians, or sign up for a free discovery call to learn more about my 1:1 supervision options at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision! | |||
| 26 Jul 2020 | Criticisms of Intuitive Eating Pt2: Unconditional Permission | 00:20:12 | |
In this episode, I discuss another concern I been hear about intuitive eating - that it's this unstructured free for all, and how can that be healthy? I lay out the specific process and mindset shifts that allow a person to make peace with food without "losing control," and shed light on the gentle structure that permeates a person's journey toward a peaceful relationship with food and body. If you have a lot of questions about how to incorporate intuitive eating into your work as a dietitian, let me help you! Follow me along on Instagram @empowering.dietitians, or read more about my 1:1 supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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| 27 Feb 2022 | [079] Are You a "Fixer" Dietitian? | 00:44:18 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast reflects this month on the topic of "being with" discomfort rather than jumping right into fixing mode. She discusses how dietitians are trained to be fixers by the profession and society, the consequences of gravitating toward fixing, and how to shift into a different state of mind for improved fulfillment as a dietitian. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 11 Feb 2024 | [169] Bonus Series - CDR’s Misuse Policy & How RDs Use Their Credential | 00:32:42 | |
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights. This episode, originally from Season 2 episode 37, outlines the CDR's "Credential Misuse Policy," how it impacts dietitians, and what to do if you're feeling frustrated with The Academy. Note, I do refer in this episode to the book "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" and so there is a small section with explicit language in it. I give you a head's up when it's coming if you want to skip it! If you liked this episode, you may also like...[156] The Dietitian Licensure Compact - What You Need to Know: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/dietitian-licensure-compact/ To read the policy in its entirety... https://www.cdrnet.org/use-misuse To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 14 Nov 2021 | [068] Questioning Your Decision to Become a Dietitian? | 00:20:40 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting about the recent surge in the number of dietitians questioning their decision to go into this field, and the number of students being told by seasoned dietitians to choose another path. We are collectively feeling fed up: underpaid, undervalued, and full of doubt. I'm sharing my insights on why this is happening, and walking you through the process I use with dietitians in my supervision program to help you gain clarity and confidence on the right path forward to you. If you resonated with this episode and want my support in walking you through this process in detail, grab one of the remaining spots in my brand new group program starting this week - learn more on Instagram @empowering.dietitians! | |||
| 28 Feb 2021 | [033] Feeling Lost at a Crossroad? How to Get Clear on Which Path to Take! | 00:27:18 | |
In this episode, I discuss...why I am considering dropping out of grad school (and how hard a decision that is for me as a type A perfectionist!), how I used my values to clarify the decision making process for myself, and the reminder that you can be a strong, independent, feminist woman and NOT actually want/need to make your career your priority. If this episode resonated with you, connect with me more on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or learn more about how I support RDs just like you at www.empoweringdietitians.com!
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| 04 Feb 2024 | [168] Bonus Series - Questioning Your Career Choice, Dietitian? | 00:23:24 | |
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights. Before my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program existed, I struggled with perfectionism, imposter "syndrome," and finding fulfillment in my life both personally and professionally. Join me in today's episode, originally aired as Episode 1, as I share more about my own journey, how I took charge of my life as a dietitian, and the vision I had for the show from Day 1. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[039] Are Dietitians Underpaid, Undervalued...Or Both? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/are-dietitians-underpaid/ To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 13 Jun 2021 | [046] Breaking Down the Dietetic Internship with Kayla Abella | 00:26:12 | |
In this episode I am joined by my dietetic student Kayla Abella. Kayla shares all the details of her experience in the dietetic internship along with the highlights, challenges, what it was like to be in the internship during a pandemic, and some tips for her fellow RD to be's. Kayla will be hosting a podcast episode this month so if you would like to hear more about her passions in nutrition stay tuned! You can also hear more from Kayla through her Instagram @nutrikay and if you are ready to dive into working on your confidence as a dietitian,you can connect with me more on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians, or on my website www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 26 Sep 2021 | [061] 5 Time-Based Reasons You're Burnt Out [ARCHIVE EPISODE] | 00:26:41 | |
In week 3 of my archive series, where I'm re-sharing some of my most valuable episodes from the archive while I unplug on a honeymoon road trip across the country, I'm throwing it back to an episode from not that long ago. This episode, which originally aired July 11th 2021, is all about...how society (overall, and within dietetics specifically) has set us up to feel stressed about time...the consequences of letting ourselves get too busy and overwhelmed...and 5 of the most common ways time management is contributing to your burnout. Dietitians are experts at staying busy, and if you're struggling with stress, overwhelm, or burn out, how you manage your time and the boundaries you do or don't set around your time are probably part of it. If you resonated with this episode and want someone in your corner to dive deeper into this topics in a more individualized way, stay tuned here and on Instagram (@empowering.dietitians) for more content on burnout, and for some exciting new support options coming your way this fall! (Ready to get started right now? Grab my free 10-day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free!) | |||
| 23 Oct 2022 | [110] What We Wish We'd Known Earlier in Our Careers with Shani Jordan-Goldman, MS RD CDCES | 00:34:53 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Shani Jordan-Goldman, a fellow dietitian and the owner of Nutrition Cheat Sheets, a company devoted to supported new RDs in the ways Shani wished she'd had available to her when she was starting out. In this episode, the two dietitians chat about their experiences as students and new dietitians, their genius plan to start their own internship to do things differently (maybe some day!), and the changes they want to see in the profession moving forward. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Shani: www.instagram.com/nutritioncheatsheets To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 07 Nov 2021 | [067] Facing Fear with Anafer Barrera, MPH RD | 00:26:20 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Empowering Dietitians client, Anafer Barrera. Anafer is a multipassionate dietitian who has been working in both clinical and private practice for the past year. In this episode, we discuss...what being a dietitian means to her, why she believes that all dietitians can benefit from coaching/supervision, and her top 2 pieces of advice. To connect with Anafer, follow her on Instagram @foodwithanafer. And if you could relate to Anafer's journey and are looking for the same type of support to feel more confident and focused as a dietitian, don't miss out on my new group program for dietitians and the FREE 3-day workshop I'm hosting to celebrate the kick-off! Register for the free workshop happening November 9th-11th at www.empoweringdietitians.com/november21event, or reach out to me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians to learn more! | |||
| 01 May 2022 | [087] Introverts & Empaths: How to Thrive in Dietetics | 00:27:34 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, chats about being introverted and empathic as an RD, and how you can use these qualities to thrive. In this episode, she discusses controversy in defining these terms, advantages and disadvantages of having these qualities in the field of dietetics, and how to benefit from these qualities within a society that is not geared towards all kinds of people. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 16 Oct 2022 | [109] True Collaboration: A Crossover Episode with Empowering Dietitians, Dietitian Values, and The Dietitian Collaborative | 00:54:57 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Celestina Brunetti and Laura Jean, two fellow dietitians and podcasters in their own right. Jess, Celestina, and Laura are joining up for a true collaboration opportunity unlike any other, and to tell you more about it, they've recorded a cross-over episode to air on all three of their shows. In this episode, these three dietitians chat through their vision for the Conversation Corner they've created together, the trouble with most traditional "collaborative" spaces in dietetics, and their hope for creating a different community culture within the field moving forward. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To sign up for the next Conversation Corner (November 10th at 2pm ET): To connect with Celestina: www.instagram.com/thedietitiancollaborative The Dietitian Collaborative Podcast To connect with Laura: www.instagram.com/dietitianvalues To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 23 May 2021 | [043] The Roots of Diet Culture & Its Sneaky Forms | 00:40:40 | |
In this episode, I discuss...the patriarchal roots of diet culture (and why it's such an important link to discuss!)...top red flags to spot diet culture sneaking into unexpected places (including our own practices!)...and a preview of some of the examples of sneaky diet culture I'll be unpacking in more detail in future episodes. This topic is HUGE, so if you find it sparks more questions for you than answers, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or send me an email at jessica@empoweringdietitians.com. And if you're ready for more support unpacking the sneaky forms of diet culture in your own practice, learn more about my supervision services at wwww.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 13 Nov 2022 | [113] How dietitians can advocate for more respect, value, and compensation with Sara Griffin, MS, RDN, CNSC | 00:46:39 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Sara Griffin, owner and founder of the company Edge Nutrition, dedicated to supporting other dietitians looking to boost their confidence in nutrition support. Sara was previously on the show back in 2021 (see below!), and is back now to not only update us on how she has grown and evolved as a practitioner -- but also to chat through her passion for client and professional advocacy. For all of the dietitians who feel undervalued and underpaid, and are frustrated with the field -- listen in for our top tips on how to find an advocacy style that fits your unique personality and strengths! If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Sara: www.instagram.com/edge_clinical www.edge-clinical.com (use code albumin to get $25 off her courses!) To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 07 Mar 2021 | [034] Intuitive Eating? Let's Try Intuitive DIETETICS with Lauren Bickford, MS, RD, LDN | 00:37:56 | |
In this episode of the podcast, I'm chatting with Lauren Bickford, fellow RD, supervisor, and certified intuitive eating counselor. In this episode, we discuss...how Lauren has created a safe space for HAES/IE interested RD2bes to feel less alone...-why compassion, empathy, and perfectionism is a perfect storm for social justice advocacy BURNOUT...the importance of becoming the dietitian of your own dreams, not a carbon copy of what a dietitian “should” be...and Lauren’s 10 Principles of Intuitive DIETETICS, which everyone can access their free download of via https://www.thefoodfightfam.com/free-guide. If you're looking to feel less alone and receive support in living your dream RD life on your own terms, connect with us on Instagram at @thefoodfightfam and @empowering.dietitians, or learn more about the services we each offer at www.empoweringdietitians.com and www.thefoodfightfam.com. | |||
| 01 Oct 2023 | [152] How to Prep for FNCE (or Any Other Dietitian Conference) | 00:09:33 | |
Going to a large professional conference without a plan can, honestly, be a waste. It's not uncommon to get there, feel overwhelmed, try to do all of the things, and return home feeling like you didn't really get out of it what you had been hoping for. So whether you're attending FNCE or WIND this weekend, or want to file this away for a future conference, listen in to this episode as dietitian supervisor and host Jess Romola guides you through questions and perspectives to help you feel clear, focused, confidence, and aligned with your values and goals...ahead of time. If you are attending FNCE 2023 in Denver, check out Jess' Learning Lounge on Monday! https://eatrightfnce.org/presentation/learning-lounge-abundance-a-professional-paradigm-shift-away-from-hustle-culture/ If you liked this episode, you may also like...[082] Confident Communication Skills with Barb Mayfield: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/communication-skills To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 29 Jan 2023 | [119] Let's talk about money scarcity as dietitians | 00:32:42 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down to unpack the hold that money has over us as dietitians. It's certainly a hot button topic, with feeling underpaid being a top pain point for many in the field, and an economic climate that is leaving a lot of us feeling, well...scarce and uncertain. Yet despite all of that scarcity, very few dietitians hold wealth or money as a core value. So why, then, does it seem to dominate all of our decisions? And how can we learn to have a more abundant, or secure relationship with money that allows us to make decisions in alignment with our true values and priorities -- without ignoring the fact that money is a necessity in our society? Listen in to hear Jess' take. PLUS, if you're looking to explore the topics of "enough-ness" and getting out of scarcity on a deeper level, there's still one week left to pre-enroll in the upcoming Empowering Dietitians course, ABUNDANCE: a course designed for the burnt out & unhappy dietitian who is ready to say F.U. to hustle culture and reclaim their time, energy, and humanity. Check out the links below for more details :) If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 28 Jun 2020 | Monthly Reflection: Doing vs. Being | 00:23:23 | |
Let's take some time to reflect on the past month so that we can feel more confident moving forward! Today, I'm chatting about the difference between DOING LESS and simply BEING, the importance of unproductive time as a Type A perfectionist dietitian, and how this conversation relates to unpacking our own privilege. If this episode resonated with you and you're looking for more 1:1 support in your own journey as a dietitian, read more about my supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision or follow along on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians.
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| 14 Mar 2021 | [035] NNM, The Academy, and The Patriarchy: A Growth-Focused Look at Our Profession | 00:31:59 | |
In this episode of the podcast, I discuss...the shortcomings and opportunities of National Nutrition Month, how our larger patriarchal system shows up in our field, and what changes we can make as a profession to redefine ourself in more inclusive, ethical, sustainable ways. To continue this conversation, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians, or learn more about how I support RDs just like you at www.empoweringdietitians.com!
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| 10 May 2020 | Not Being Afraid to Be Wrong, with Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S | 00:24:12 | |
Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is on a mission to help clients find eating disorder recovery and to also support professionals to build a business that makes an impact in this world.
Jennifer is the creator of Pursuing Private Practice, a business to help other dietitians build a weight-inclusive private practice.
In this episode, we discuss Jennifer's top tips for fellow Dietitians - including why you don't need to be afraid of making mistakes, the importance of finding supervision early in your career, and the beauty and inevitability of pivots and evolutions in your career as a dietitian. Find Jennifer at www.pursuingprivatepractice.com. And if you are looking for more 1:1 support on your journey as a dietitian, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians.
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| 18 Feb 2024 | [170] Bonus Series - The Intersection of Dietitian Imposter Feelings & Burnout | 00:24:37 | |
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights. Dietitian Imposter "Syndrome" is a myth, but that doesn't mean its effects aren't real. This episode, originally aired in Season 2 as episode 65, outlines why so many dietitians experience feelings of being an imposter, and how this can contribute to burnout in the field. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[094] Burnout & Supremacy Culture - The Unspoken Link: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/burnout-supremacy-culture/ To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 14 Aug 2022 | [100] Celebrating the 100th Episode & 2 Years of Podcasting | 00:36:28 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is celebrating the 100th episode by reflecting on clips from the top five episodes, from the past 2+ years of the show. Listener favorites are highlighted alongside new insights, reflections, and perspectives. If you liked this episode, you may also like the full episodes featured in this one:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 25 Sep 2022 | [106] More Than "Just" A Dietitian with Jessy Griffel, RD LN CNSC | 00:32:21 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Jessy Griffel, a Montana-based outpatient oncology dietitian and graduate of The Empowering Dietitians Group Program. In this episode, Jessy shares how lost she felt when enrolling in the group program earlier this year - and how she went from questioning her entire career, to being able to set boundaries, make a big career change, and align her work with her core values and the priorities she has in life. Making these changes allowed Jessy to make space in her life for passions and hobbies, and to reclaim parts of her identity as a fully-fledged human beyond her identity professionally as a dietitian. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jessy: Email: jessy.griffel@imail.org To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 10 Jan 2021 | [026] Kick Off 2021 Feeling Confident | 00:22:22 | |
In this episode I discuss...why jumping straight to goal setting without a strong self-identity is a recipe for disaster....why I'm a fan of intentions over resolutions for myself and my clients...and how to tap into your core values, vision, and professional identity as a dietitian to set stronger intentions. If you're looking for more support as a dietitian to feel confident in 2021, apply for my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/application -- or connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians.
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| 14 Feb 2021 | [031] Unpopular Opinion about Emotional Eating on Valentine's Day | 00:18:42 | |
In this episode, I challenge you to think about Valentine's Day and Emotional Eating in general in new ways. How do we destigmatize emotional eating, acknowledge its benefits and purpose, and ultimately give ourselves and our clients the permission to care for themselves and cope using the tools available to them? If you have questions about the nuance of emotional eating, or how to unpack and apply other principles within Intuitive Eating to your work with clients, learn more about supervision support at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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| 06 Apr 2023 | [128] When Everything Feels Like It's Falling Apart | 00:29:40 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares a recent experience she had where a case of writer's block erupted into an all-out emotional roller coaster of catastrophizing in her business as a dietitian supervisor. She walks listeners through what precipitated the experience, and most importantly, how she responded to it so that she could, 8 hours later, show up confidently and compassionately for a workshop she was leading that same day. DON'T FORGET! There are only a few weeks left to register for Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Dietitian Rage: From Resentment Toward Integrity. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
Mentioned in this episode: https://stephstclaire.medium.com/how-to-pick-yourself-up-when-life-is-falling-apart-and-youre-not-coping-well-4ebdaaef61d9 To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 17 May 2020 | Finding Community within Dietetics with Elena Kunicki, RDN | 00:33:20 | |
Elena Kunicki, RDN is a virtual dietitian for weight-lifting women who want to improve their relationship with food and fitness. Through her own journey to food freedom after a 6-year long restrictive relationship with food and fitness leading to bingeing, loss of period, and anxiety around food (among other things), she developed a passion for helping other women overcome similar struggles. Elena now offers 1:1 coaching to women around the world. Her specialty is helping women break the restrict/binge cycle and can get their periods back naturally so they can feel at peace around food & their bodies for life.
In this episode, we discuss Elena's own journey to food freedom, the importance of finding support and creating community, and not being afraid to march to the beat of your own dietitian drum. Find Elena on Instagram at @weight.lifting.nutritionist.
And if you are looking for more 1:1 support on your journey as a dietitian, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians.
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| 05 Nov 2023 | [157] Problems with Social Media Activism | 00:09:22 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast (Shorts), dietitian supervisor & host Jess Romola guides you through reflection questions and affirmations for grounding yourself in your values during times of strife and crisis - particularly when it comes to social media activism and boundaries. Listen in for all of the nuance, all of the compassion, and all of the perspective you need to root your decisions on how to use and consume social media ethically and sustainably - on your own terms - after a big event shakes the world. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[136] Is it Time for a Technology Intervention? www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/technology-intervention To learn more about Jess & Empowering Dietitians... Connect with her on Instagram: @empowering.dietitians Check out her services for dietitians at: www.empoweringdietitians.com/services | |||
| 11 Sep 2022 | [104] One Right Way: White Supremacy Culture in Dietetics | 00:35:19 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola addresses a frustration that has been coming up for many of the dietitians in her supervision programs - the idea that there is "one right way" to do...pretty much anything, as a dietitian. From coaches touting their Proven Frameworks that we follow diligently to build the business of our dreams only to feel disappointed or disconnected, to being tempted by promotions because they're "the next logical step" in your career even when they don't align with your personal values and goals...there are so many ways that dietitians forgo their intuition and individuality for the sake of what they think they "should" do. This episode pulls back the curtain on why this is so common, and what we can be doing instead. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
Mentioned in this episode: https://www.thc.texas.gov/public/upload/preserve/museums/files/White_Supremacy_Culture.pdf To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 20 Aug 2023 | [146] Community or Cult: How Dietetics Spaces Blur The Line | 00:12:33 | |
Have you ever felt like groups, communities, or gatherings within dietetics can sometimes feel a bit...off? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola helps you reflect on the communities you've experienced within the field, identifying concerning warning signs of cult-like behaviors that can seep into "community" spaces without us realizing it. By building awareness around unhealthy group dynamics, we can start to change the culture of the profession for the better. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[101] Not Feeling the Love in the Dietetics Community? Here's Why: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QUyKkVpZcagUKJiLWbrhE To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | [137] Stepping Back from Dietetics with Bonnie Green, RDN | 00:47:59 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Bonnie Green (she/they), a former Empowering Dietitians supervisee. Bonnie is a yoga teacher, caregiver, artist, and non-practicing RDN. She became an RDN in 2018 after completing a clinical internship in Detroit, MI. She has worked in many areas of the field, from clinical to mental health, community, and private practice. In this episode, Jess and Bonnie chat about Bonnie's decision to take a break from dietetics, how much being a dietitian can consume our identities (and how challenging it can be when it no longer feels like a good fit), and how she's exploring passions outside of the field. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Bonnie: https://bk-ceramics.square.site/ www.instagram.com/oyvey.bk To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 10 Sep 2023 | [149] Dietitian Website 101 with Whitney Bateson, MPH RD | 00:40:30 | |
Anyone else feel totally overwhelmed by the idea of website design, strategy, and investment?? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with fellow dietitian and website strategist Whitney Bateson all about the dos and don'ts of creating functional and profitable websites for our services. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[088] Building a Business That Works for You with Orly Wachter: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BaD1abbQurxwFkVIltHGR Want to learn about websites from Whitney? Register for her FREE upcoming masterclass, 5 Secrets to Turn Your Website Into a Client Generating Machine - happening LIVE Sept 19 & 20. Register at whitneybateson.com/masterclass Learn more about The Dietitian Website System, Whitney's 6-week live group program to help you create a beautiful WordPress website that gets you more traffic and clients at whitneybateson.com/dws Need a quick win? Download Whitney's guide to organizing your services on your website in a way that makes sense and actually SELLS, 5 Steps to Map Out Your Services & Offers on Your Website at whitneybateson.com/mapmyservices To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com. (And don't forget, there's still a few days left to register for her September 21st workshop, Easing into the Fall Equinox! www.empoweringdietitians.com/fall-equinox) | |||
| 14 Jun 2020 | Exploring Thin Privilege as a Dietitian | 00:28:12 | |
Has having "thin privilege" ever not felt like a privilege to you? Have you wondered how unwanted body comments and your own struggles with body image fit into the concept of "thin privilege?" Are you a little unsure what "thin privilege" actually means? Tune into today's episode to explore what thin privilege is, what it isn't, and what we can do about it. Mentioned in this episode: Harvard's Implicit Bias Assessment (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html). If you're looking for more support in your dietitian journey, learn more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, and connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians.
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| 09 Apr 2023 | [129] How to Step Out of Your Dietitian Comfort Zone | 00:26:05 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola talks about stepping out of your comfort zone, especially when it comes to attending dietitian networking events and conferences. As an introverted RD with social anxiety herself, Jess knows first hand how uncomfortable professional social situations can be, and she's developed a lot of strategies along the way for navigating them more confidently. Listen in for her top tips on how to approach the lead up to an uncomfortable situation, navigating the situation itself, and how to decompress after an uncomfortable situation ends. DON'T FORGET! There are only a few weeks left to register for Jess' upcoming masterclass, Channeling Dietitian Rage: From Resentment Toward Integrity. It’s happening on April 25th at 7pm ET, and it’s specifically about the anger and rage that is so common once dietitians start learning about the systemic roots of hustle culture. Rather than being paralyzed by that anger, or propelled forward by hatred, this masterclass will dive deep into anger as both an emotion and an advocacy tool, to help you move forward in a way that is both sustainable and aligned with your values. To learn more and register, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com/masterclass www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
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| 24 Jul 2022 | [097] Freelancing as a Dietitian with Julia Zakrzewski, RD | 00:28:34 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Julia Zakrzewski, fellow dietitian and founder of the Freelance Dietitian. In this episode, Julia shares her story of realizing she was actually deeply unhappy in what was, on paper, a great job -- and how the pandemic helped her find a passion for freelance work instead. Jess and Julia chat about freelancing work as a dietitian, and how Julia has recently started supporting other dietitians interested in this type of work, as well. To connect more with Julia, follow her on Instagram, @freelance.dietitian, or visit her website at http://wwww.freelancedietitian.com. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 15 Aug 2021 | [055] Should You Hire a Business Coach? | 00:29:23 | |
In this episode, I share my own personal experience working with multiple business coaches over the past few years, and discuss my top tips for knowing...when it's a good time to hire a business coach...when it might NOT be a good time to hire a business coach (and what to do instead)...and how to make sure that you're hiring someone who's a good fit for you and the type of support you need. The work that I do is often conflated with business coaching, but really serves its own purpose. While business coaches focus on your business, I focus on you -- and you don't have to be a business owner to benefit from that. If you struggle with burnout, imposter feelings, time management, and boundaries as a dietitian -- or lately you've flat out been feeling dispassionate or disconnected from your work -- supervision may be the support you're looking for. Doors to my supervision programs are temporarily closed, so instead you can connect with me either on Instagram @empowering.dietitians or via email at www.empoweringdietitians.com/newsletter! | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | [175] Bonus Series - From Burnout to Joy with Marissa Sharkey, RD | 00:38:06 | |
Note: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights. In this episode, I chat with Marissa Sharkey - an inpatient RD turned private practice RD who has been dedicating herself to burnout recovery since the pandemic. We discuss Marissa's experience with long-lasting pandemic-related burnout, why she believes supervision is one of the most important support options a dietitian can invest in, and how she's been prioritizing joy and, in turn, herself. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[067] Facing Fear with Anafer Barrera, https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/facing-fear/ To connect with Marissa...Follow her on Instagram, at @nutritionwithmarissa To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com | |||
| 28 Aug 2022 | [102] The Elephant in the Room: Dietitians with Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating | 00:40:04 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola addresses an issue that is often swept under the rug in the field: practitioners who, themselves, struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating. For too long, The Academy has either denied the existence of this issue or, more recently, claimed there is nothing to be done about it. Jess has been told repeatedly not to discuss it, that it wasn't appropriate, all the while seeing the impact the secrecy and shame was having on her colleagues...and herself. She talks in this episode about speaking her truth, not being afraid to rock the boat, and what we as a profession can be doing to better support each other and future generations of students to have a healthier relationship with food and their bodies. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
Mentioned in this episode: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/nutritionists-dietitians-eating-disorders To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 03 Oct 2021 | [062] Thoughts on Confidence with Danielle Bublitz, MS RD [ARCHIVE EPISODE] | 00:34:37 | |
I've been unplugging, and road tripping across the country for the past few weeks, and re-sharing some of my most valuable episodes from the archive while I'm away. This week, I'm re-sharing another more recent episode from July 2021. In this episode, I'm chatting with Empowering Dietitians Client, Danielle Bublitz. Danielle is a dietitian working in private practice, specializing in eating disorders through an Intuitive Eating and weight-inclusive lens. In this episode, we discuss...how Danielle cultivated resilience to feel confident in the face of fear, mistakes, and uncomfortable situations...the work Danielle has done on boundaries to protect her time AND energy without feeling selfish, guilty, or inadequate...and how supervision has inspired her to be a support for other dietitians in her life as well. To connect with Danielle, follow her on Instagram at @foodfreedomdiabetes. And if you could relate to Danielle's journey and are looking to work on your own confidence and boundaries the way she did, connect with me on Instagram at @empowering.dietitians to stay up to date on my new group program, launching this fall! (Can't wait until then to get started? Grab my free 10-day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free!) | |||
| 20 Feb 2022 | [078] Addressing Animosity Amongst Colleagues | 00:48:39 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, addresses a listener question about ethics, and how we treat one another as dietitians. In this episode she discusses ethical market research, how to form a strong ethical identity, WHY so many dietitians experience conflicts with one another...and what we can do about it. If you're ready to embrace abundance and collaboration, this one's for you. If you liked this episode, you may also like: -Episode 12, Collaboration over Competition with Jo Konecny (White): https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/012-jo-konecny -Episode 17, Why is Everyone Else More Successful Than Me? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/017-the-reality-of-overnight-dietitian-success -Episode 35, NNM, The Academy, and The Patriarchy - A Growth-Focused Look at Our Profession: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/035-nnm-academy-patriarchy -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 04 Oct 2020 | How to Stop Burnout in its Tracks | 00:25:55 | |
In this episode, I discuss....the warning signs of burnout, so you can catch it early; how dietitians can feel super committed to self care AND STILL at risk for burnout; and concrete steps you can take RIGHT NOW to stop burnout in its tracks. For more FREE content, connect with me on Instagram @ Empowering.Dietitians, or apply for my program wait list at www.empoweringdietitians.com/apply
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| 23 Jan 2022 | [074] On Core Beliefs & Confidence with Dr. Lara Zibarras, PhD, CPsychol | 00:45:06 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Dr. Lara Zibarras, a UK-based psychologist and food freedom coach. Together, they discuss the concept of core beliefs -- what they are, and how they relate not only to our work with clients but also to the inner work we do with ourselves. If you liked this episode, you may also like: -Episode 5, Cultivating Curiosity with Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/005-evelyn-tribole -Episode 30, Why Your Values Matter with Laura Jean, APD: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/030-laura-jean -Episode 53, Counseling Confidence with Stephanie Notaras: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/053-stephanie-notaras -The full archive: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 18 Oct 2020 | Can Intuitive Eating and Weight Loss Go Hand in Hand? | 00:29:23 | |
In this episode, I discuss...the importance of replacing weight stigmatizing language with weight inclusive language; how diet and beauty culture negatively affect health; and the evidence and rationale behind Intuitive Eating's first principle, Ditch the Diet Mentality. For more resources from this episode, head to www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/020-can-intuitive-eating-support-weight-loss...and if you still have questions, connect with me on Instagram @ Empowering.Dietitians.
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| 16 Jul 2023 | [141] Individuality "versus" Community: Do Dietitians Really Need to Choose? | 00:29:28 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola discusses the nuance of individuality "versus" community - does embracing a systems-based, community focused approach mean erasure of you as an individual? Does valuing your unique identity as a dietitian mean you have to also value rugged individualism? Jess discusses the major pitfalls of society's often binary take on this topic, how it impacts us as dietitians, and what perspective she prefers to take, instead. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
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| 23 Aug 2020 | On Birthdays, Making Mistakes, and My Messy Dietitian Journey | 00:24:46 | |
In this special birthday episode, I'm letting you in on a secret: my journey to get to where I am today as a confident dietitian has been MESSY. In this episode, I discuss...how lost I felt as an RD for most of my 20s, how to embrace uncertainty, unexpected pivots, and "dead ends" in our careers and lives, and my top tips for overcoming the fear of making a mistake so that you can confidently find your path as a dietitian. For more on my journey, listen to podcast episode 1 at www.empoweringdietitians.com/001-the-empowering-dietitians-journey. And if you want support on your own RD journey, follow me on IG @empowering.dietitians or apply to my Supervision program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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| 24 Jan 2021 | [028] Overcoming Perfectionism & Imposter Syndrome with Noura Sheikhalzoor, MSc, RD, CDE | 00:24:08 | |
In this episode, I'm chatting with Noura Sheikhalzoor, who is not only an incredible endocrinology and private practice dietitian, but also happens to be the FIRST dietitian to ever sign on to my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 program, back in 2019! We discuss...her experience with the program and how it surprised her (in a good way!)...how she has applied the work from our supervision to improve her happiness and confidence...and how she has gained confidence by overcoming her perfectionism and imposter syndrome. To connect with Noura, reach out to her on Instagram @thepcosdietitian or through her website at www.nourishnurture.net! And if you're looking to overcome your imposter syndrome and perfectionism like Noura did, apply for my Empowering Dietitians Supervision at www.empoweringdietitians.com! I have both 1:1 and group options open for enrollment right now!
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| 25 Jun 2023 | [139] Celebrating Summer Solstice as a Dietitian | 00:07:55 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your goals for the year and how the recent summer solstice impacts our energy, motivation, work, and lives. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week. Note: There will not be a new episode released next week. Tune back in on July 9th, when weekly episodes will resume! Liked this episode? Check out the upcoming Empowering Dietitians Summer Solstice Workshop! In the episode, Jess refers to it as being "next week" but the actual date is June 12th. See below for the sign up link! If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com/summer-solstice www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians
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| 31 Jan 2021 | [029] January 2021 Reflections: Boundaries | 00:18:00 | |
In this episode, I discuss boundaries in our personal and professional lives, and how to approach your work day with purpose and intention. I share my own transition into full time entrepreneurship and how I have grappled with juggling multiple demands, becoming aware of my limits and capacity, and creating a life as a dietitian that isn't solely focused on achieving, but on deep purpose and happiness. If you're ready to cultivate that deeper sense of purpose in your professional life, apply for 1:1 support at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision.
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| 02 Aug 2020 | Collaboration Over Competition with Jo Konecny, RD | 00:32:51 | |
In this episode, I chat with Jo Konecny, a Registered Dietitian and the face behind The Ambitious Nutritionist brand. She has a passion for coaching ambitious business owners to a place of fulfillment and freedom through building out a thriving and lucrative online health + wellness business, while creating a magnetizing personal brand, along the way.
In today's episode, we cover...how to balance integrity with respect for dietitians whose approaches differ from yours, the impact our professional identity crisis has on our confidence, and how to embrace an abundance mindset to support collaboration over competition.. Connect with Jo on Instagram @the.ambitious.nutritionist. And if you feel stressed trying to find your own unique identity as a dietitian and communicating it to others confidently, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on IG @empowering.dietitians.
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| 19 Feb 2023 | [122] Dietitians Have Relationships with Food Too, with Hannah Saffold, RDN | 00:38:32 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Hannah Saffold, an eating disorder dietitian, nutrition professor, and founder of The Nutrition Insight Project - a space for students and new clinicians to work on their own relationship with food and their bodies. In this episode, Jess and Hannah discuss the gaps in our field and current support systems for dietitians and students struggling with food and body image, and how we can start to unlearn the perfectionism and disordered habits often instilled in us through our education and the diet culture we are surrounded by. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Hannah and learn more about the support she offers: www.instagram.com/nutrition.insight.project To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 12 Jul 2020 | The Other Side of Clinical with Stephanie Schwartz, MS, RD, CDN | 00:29:20 | |
In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Schwartz, a clinical dietitian working in adult acute care
in NYC, about the myths and facts of clinical RD life. Stephanie has worked in medical-surgical units as well as critical
care and is looking to specialize in oncology. She is a second
career dietitian, having gone back to school to get her Masters at New
York University after working in the theater industry after college.
In her spare time, Stephanie makes memes and runs the instagram feed
@thatdietitianlife where she tries to not only provide laughs but also
create a platform for dietitians to connect and discuss about what's
going on in the field. In today's episode, we cover...how to tell the difference between needing to LEAVE clinical versus finding or advocating for a new clinical environment, why there's no such thing as one "right" way to be a dietitian, and the untold benefits of working a clinical job! Connect with Stephanie on IG @thatdietitianlife. And if you feel pressured to take a certain path in your career, or confused about what YOUR path in dietetics might be altogether, read more about my Empowering Dietitians 1:1 Supervision Program at www.empoweringdietitians.com/supervision, or connect with me on IG @empowering.dietitians.
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| 09 Oct 2022 | [108] Listener Question Part 2 - Burnout Takes HOW Long to Recover From?! | 00:27:20 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast responds to a listener question about burnout, motivation, and creating a routine when building a business while working from home. This episode is the second in a two-part answer, with this week's episode about the realistic timeline for burnout recovery, with personal anecdotes and hard-hitting reflection questions to cultivate the self-compassion you'll need to navigate this period of your life and career. If you missed last week's episode, it's linked below, though you don't have to watch it before tuning into this one! Plus! This is your last week to register for The Empowering Dietitians Group program, which kicks off next week - so if you're interested, follow the link below to the group to learn more and apply. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 20 Nov 2022 | [114] How to Pitch (& Be Pitched To!) Without Being an A**hole | 00:28:47 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola chats through one of the things that she was definitely not taught in school: how to network, pitch, and make requests compassionately and effectively. Because this isn't something we are taught as dietitians, at least not typically in our formal undergrad or internship training, it can feel intimidating, and it can be easy to have our best intentions land...well, not as we intended...with the person we're contacting. So how do we, as dietitians, better build connections and ask for support from other professionals? And, in turn, how can we learn to receive requests from our colleagues and peers with more compassion and empathy? Listen in for Jess' thoughts! If you liked this episode, you may also like:
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| 09 May 2021 | [041] Client Reflections: Renee Mazzotta, RDN CDN | 00:20:41 | |
In this episode, I chat with Empowering Dietitians client, Renee Mazzotta, RDN CDN. Renee is a NY-based dietitian with a background in LTC who is now starting her private practice. We discuss how supervision compared to her expectations, how her experience in supervision has compared to her prior experiences with traditional business coaches, and what she has learned along the way about herself, the profession, and working toward her goals. Connect with Renee on her brand new business Instagram, @no.bs.nutrition. And if you're ready to get the kind of support that has helped Renee and other RDs like her, connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians or schedule a discovery call with me at bit.ly/dietitian-supervision-app! | |||
| 13 Aug 2023 | [145] Decentering without Shame for the HAES Dietitian | 00:24:43 | |
Have you ever felt "left out" of non-diet nutrition spaces? Weighed down by the guilt and shame of your privilege? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola makes the nuanced distinction between growth-promoting discomfort (decentering ourselves, acknowledging the need for equity, etc.) and shame-based matrydom, along with some of the important ways a predominantly white, thin profession has influenced the culture and vibe of "inclusive" spaces in dietetics. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[006] Exploring Thin Privilege as a Dietitian: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hh9s1KCNLqL1R3IAmDGfm To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at www.empoweringdietitians.com | |||
| 02 Oct 2022 | [107] Listener Question Part 1: Routines, Motivation, and Building a Business from Home | 00:32:45 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast responds to a listener question about burnout, motivation, and creating a routine when building a business while working from home. This episode will be the first part of a two-part answer, with this week's episode addressing the idea of boundaries, routines, and how in a capitalist society we often feel pressured to have routines...even when they may not be serving or benefiting us. Jess draws parallels between the urge to have routines along with our fear of rest, and some of the fears our clients have around permission to eat foods they love but feel they "shouldn't". And in the end, she makes a big announcement -- see below for details! If you liked this episode, you may also like:
NEW! Free Coffee Chat with Jess: A free, 20min 1:1 chat with Jess about anything you need support on. No pitching or upselling included! Just a space for you to get a taste of supervision, no strings attached. Spots will be limited - sign up at www.empoweringdietitians.com/coffee-chat To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 09 Jul 2023 | [140] Are You Boxed Into a Label That Doesn't Fit You? | 00:09:27 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on the labels you use to form your identity, the contradictory and messy nature of our humanity, and how comfortable you feel letting yourself be a whole human. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians | |||
| 05 Sep 2021 | [058] Building Confidence Through Professional Values | 00:33:22 | |
In this episode, I share my own business values and use them to discuss...why I'm adamant about NOT being the only, or the biggest, expert in the room...how I use ethics to guide tough professional decisions...and how I have learned to embrace who I am wholeheartedly as a dietitian, and as a person. Oh, and how I'm committed to helping other dietitians embrace who THEY are authentically, too! This is also my LAST new episode before my wedding and honeymoon - after this week I will be re-sharing some of my most valuable episodes from the archive, and will return with new episodes mid-October. I'll also at that point be getting ready to launch my brand new group program, so in the meantime, connect with me on Instagram @empowering.dietitians to learn all about it and receive regular (new!) content to help you feel inspired, confident, and connected to your work. (Ready to get started right now? Grab my free 10-day journal for ending dietitian burnout and imposter feelings at www.empoweringdietitians.com/free!) | |||
| 17 Apr 2022 | [085] Facing Fear in Business with Adrien Paczosa, RD, LD, CEDRD-S | 00:36:16 | |
Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Adrien Paczosa, a Texas-based dietitian who not only runs a successful group private practice, iLiveWell; she also runs a successful business coaching program for dietitians, Fearless Practitioners. In this episode, Jess and Adrien chat about how Adrien manages both busy businesses, tops tips for approaching hiring out for help as a solopreneur, and how to build a business part time while working a job that's draining you. For more information on Adrien's work, check out https://ilivewellnutrition.com/ and https://fearlesspractitioners.com/. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com/individual-supervision www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians Episode correction: Adrien credits Pitbull for saying "Scared Money Don't Make Money." Upon checking this, it is actually credited to YG feat J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo. | |||
| 23 Apr 2023 | [131] A Guide to Becoming a Dietitian CEU Provider | 00:46:53 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola outlines the process for becoming a CEU provider for dietitians. After having gone through the process to get her course, Abundance, approved through CDR over the past year, Jess learned a lot along the way - and there's a lot she wished she had known from the start! Listen in if you're considering this either as a service or an alternative revenue stream or, if you simply want to understand the current process for what it takes to become a provider and get your continuing education credits approved. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: | |||
| 17 Jan 2021 | [027] Rediscover Motivation Post Burnout, and a NEW Empowering Dietitians offer! | 00:29:30 | |
In this episode, I discuss...why many RDs, in the midst of the pandemic, may be struggling with a lack of motivation...how to overcome the funk we're in to feel motivated again...and a NEW group offer from Empowering Dietitians to support you in the new year!! For more information about joining the Empowering Dietitians family in 2021, visit my website at www.empoweringdietitians.com or connect with me on Instagram, @empowering.dietitians!
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| 07 May 2023 | [133] On being a human in the room with Charlie Golightly, RD RYT | 00:35:32 | |
In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with fellow dietitian and supervisor, Charlie Golightly. Charlie (they/them) is a queer & gender expansive dietitian who takes an intersectional, therapeutic approach to their work to support and uplift folks struggling with eating disorders. In addition to seeing courageous clients in their private practice, Moxie Mind, they offer supervision to support other brave, thoughtful dietitians who give a damn about their clients and provide affirming care. In this episode, Charlie and Jess chat about how to bring our own humanity into our work (without the burnout or blurring of boundaries), the underrated potential of supervision for dietitians in all areas of work, and what they hope to see for the future of the field. If you liked this episode, you may also like:
To connect with Charlie and learn more about the support they offer: www.instagram.com/moxiemind To connect with Jess and learn more about the support she offers: www.empoweringdietitians.com/abundance www.instagram.com/empowering.dietitians | |||