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Are you feeling unsatisfied in your career as a dietitian? Have you wondered, “What else is out there for me?” If so, then today’s episode is for you. We interview Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RDN, CDN, a self-made media dietitian, writer, and entrepreneur. She shares insights and trends that she has learned about the dissatisfaction of many dietitians. Even better, she shares her story and how her career path kept her engaged and excited about dietetics. Who knows? Her story might be the boost you need to take the next leap in your career.    Show notes:  You’ll find Bonnie on:   Instagram @bonnietaubdix and @btdmedia  Facebook @Bonnietaubdix.rdn   X (Twitter) @eatsmartbd   LinkedIn @bonnietaubdix  Website: betterthandieting.com   Her digital course, How to Work with the Media and Make the Media Work for You, shows you the easiest and proven way to get your name in the news: btdmedia.teachable.com/p/media-masterclass      Her BTD Media Makers news digest will bring you proven media tips right to your inbox: https://bit.ly/BTDMediaMakers  

Ostomies can be confusing for dietitians to manage. There can be a lot of troubleshooting involved, as things doing always go according to plan. How much output is too much? How do you manage a patient who is always dehydrated? What medications do patients with ostomies often receive? And what nutrition modifications should you suggest to patients with different types of ostomies? Brush up on all this and more with GI expert, Emily Manez, MS, RD, LD, CNSC. 

In the third episode of our three-part series on the new graduate degree requirement for dietitians, we discuss the impact this change will have on the job market. Clinical Nutrition Manager, Angie Hasemann Bayliss, MS, RDN, joins us to discuss her experience as a hiring manager and the trends she has observed in healthcare facilities across the country. Many healthcare facilities are already experiencing shortages of dietitians. Will the graduate degree requirement help these shortages or worsen them?  Show notes:  Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Newly Credentialed RDs by Year (2012-2022).  Boushey H, Glynn SJ. There are significant business costs to replacing employees. Center for American Progress. 2012. Accessible at: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/there-are-significant-business-costs-to-replacing-employees/.  Hewko, S., Oyesegun, A., Clow, S.et al. High turnover in clinical dietetics: a qualitative analysis. BMC Health Serv Res. 21, 25 (2021).   Blair M, Mitchell L, Palermo C, Gibson S. Trends, challenges, opportunities, and future needs of the dietetic workforce: a systematic scoping review. Nutr Rev. 2022 Apr 8;80(5):1027-1040.   Vo R, Smith M, Patton N. Power, autonomy and interprofessional practice in dietitian clinical decision making: An interpretive study in acute hospitals. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2022 Feb;35(1):124-133.  

In the second episode of our three-part series on the new graduate degree requirement for dietitians, we interview internship director, Stephanie Stockslager, MS, RD. She discusses how the graduate degree requirement is impacting dietetic internships and interns. Stephanie also talks about the Future Education Model and how that bring about change to students who wish to pursue a career in dietetics. And finally, we get a glimpse into the future of the dietitian job market with Stephanie’s projections for staffing and hiring trends.  Show notes:  Why the Change?- Commission on Dietetics Registration  https://www.cdrnet.org/gradegreewhy Council on Future Practice Visioning Report- 2012  https://www.cdrnet.org/pub/file.cfm?item_type=xm_file&id=10369 Final Report, CDR, AND, CFP, NDEP- 2013  https://www.cdrnet.org/vault/2459/web/Final%20Report%20of%20JOINT%20Meeting%202013.pdf 2024 Graduate Degree Requirements- Registration Eligibility  https://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the new graduate degree requirement for dietitian exam eligibility. Sara interviews CDR Chair for the 2023-2024 program year, Rosa K. Hand, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND, and CDR Chair-Elect, Valaree Williams, MS, RD, CSO, CNSC, LDN, FAND. Rosa and Valaree discuss the reasoning behind this important change and offer a preview into how CDR expects it to affect dietitian compensation, career advancement, supervised practice programs, diversity in the field, and the job market.   Show notes:  Commission on Dietetic Registration  CDR: https://www.cdrnet.org/  Graduate Degree Information – CDR Website: https://www.cdrnet.org/GraduateDegree  Why was the Change Made? https://www.cdrnet.org/gradegreewhy  RD Exam Eligibility Requirements: https://www.cdrnet.org/RDNeligibility  CDR Scholarships and Awards: https://www.cdrnet.org/Scholarships-Awards    Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics  ACEND: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend  Data: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/about-acend/acend-data  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/about-acend/diversity-equity-and-inclusion  ACEND’s Diversity Enrollment Trends: https://www.eatrightpro.org/-/media/files/eatrightpro/acend/about-acend/acend-data/diversity-enrollment-trends.pdf?rev=9bb4989bc056497ea30abe07947c1255   Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP): https://www.eatrightpro.org/ndep 

You probably know her as Jessica, the Sports RD. Jessica Isaacs, RD, CSSD is joining us today to discuss how she built her online brand identity. Jessica has had a stellar career as a sports dietitian, working for organizations like UCLA and the LA Clippers. She is one of the most well-known and recognizable dietitians, thanks to her creative and consistent brand. In this episode, Jessica shares some tips for dietitians who are working on building their own brand and online presence. You’ll learn how to establish yourself as a credible source of nutrition advice while still letting your personality shine through. Show notes:   Jessica’s website: https://www.jessicathesportsrd.com/  Follow her on TikTok and Instagram: @jessicathesportsrd   Career Coaching: https://www.jessicathesportsrd.com/career-coaching  “Dietitians Only” podcast survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DODpod 

Sometimes “inclusion” can feel like nothing more than a buzzword. But there’s one clinician out there that is taking active steps to help children with special medical needs feel seen and included. Mary Jenner, RN, BSN, OCN is the owner of The Butterfly Pig, a company that creates toy medical devices that are sized for dolls and stuffed animals. To date, she has created miniature feeding tubes and pumps, insulin pumps and pens, respiratory devices, leg braces, hearing aids, and so much more. Listen as Mary shares her story and discusses what dietitians can do to help their patients feel more included.     Show notes:  Website: www.TheButterflyPig.com  Follow The Butterfly Pig on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok as @TheButterflyPig  Exclusive discount for listeners to The Butterfly Pig store: code DOD15   “Dietitians Only” podcast survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DODpod 

In this episode of Dietitians Only, Sara interviews Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDCES, the media mogul and dietitian behind the “Sound Bites®” podcast. She discusses her professional journey and what led her to a career in multimedia. Melissa also gives YOU tips to get started with your first media appearance and shares how to get your foot in the door of this industry.    Show notes:  Melissa’s website: https://soundbitesrd.com  Melissa’s podcast:  https://soundbitesrd.com/podcast-love/  Diekman C, Ryan CD, Oliver TL. Misinformation and disinformation in food science and nutrition: impact on practice. The Journal of Nutrition. 2023;152(1):3-9.  Bonnie Taub Dix’s Media Course: https://btdmedia.teachable.com/p/media-masterclass   “Dietitians Only” podcast survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DODpod

Many dietitians work with patients who receive tube feeding. For those working in clinical settings, it can be challenging to envision the daily obstacles these “tubies” face, especially when tube feeding becomes a part of their everyday lives. In this episode, we interview Misti Staley, the CEO of FreeArm®. She shares her inspiring journey with her son and how he motivated her to lend a hand (or a free arm) to the tube feeding community.     Show notes:  FreeArm® website: https://freearmcare.com  Follow the FreeArm on social media: @FreeArm on Facebook and LinkedIn @freearm.tube.feeding.assistant on Instagram  ASPEN abstract link: https://qrco.de/bdZ24n 

In this episode of Dietitians Only, we interview travel dietitian, Anafer Barrera, MPH, RD. She shares her journey as a Dietitians On Demand travel dietitian and how it was the hard reset her career needed. If you’re curious about what it’s like to work as a traveling consultant, tune in to hear a first-hand account.  Show Notes:  Become a travel dietitian blog: https://dietitiansondemand.com/travel-with-us/ Apply to be a travel dietitian with Dietitians On Demand: https://dietitiansondemand.com/jobs/travel-dietitian-nationwide-short-term-3479/ “Dietitians Only” podcast survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DODpod 

Sometimes dietitians walk into a…less than ideal situation. Imagine this: assessments are missing, MDS documentation is late, and most of residents haven’t been weighed in months. Where to begin? Before you high-tail it out of there, listen to this episode of Dietitians Only. Long-term care expert, Sarah Hammaker, RDN has been consultant dietitian for years and has successfully navigated situations like these. Is it easy? No. Can you do it? Absolutely!     Show Notes:  Long-Term Care Survey Checklist blog: https://dietitiansondemand.com/long-term-care-survey-checklist-for-dietitians/ Dietitians On Demand’s Long-Term Care Training kit: https://shop.dietitiansondemand.com/products/1379053?_pos=2&_sid=dac530dd9&_ss=r Quick Guide to MDS Infographic: https://shop.dietitiansondemand.com/collections/infographics/products/1428876 “Dietitians Only” podcast survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DODpod 

The field of sports nutrition has expanded over the past few years, and Emily Kaley, MS, RD, CSSD, ISAK 2 has evolved right along with it. You may even say it's in her genes. We're diving into the nitty gritty details of life as a sports dietitian, including "nutrition support buckets" and Emily's favorite tool for impacting behavior change -- rapport! Whether you're looking to climb the sports nutrition ladder or just curious about this expanding field, this episode is for you.  Show Notes:  “Dietitians Only” podcast survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DODpod   Meet Dynamic Sports Dietitian, Andrea Chapin, RD, CSSD, CNCS, FAND blog: https://tinyurl.com/yc5efjc3   Meet Dynamic Sports Dietitian, Angela Bruzina, MS, RD, CSSD blog: https://tinyurl.com/j4h46r48