Episodes
In our second episode of our new season, we sent a team to interview Kirsten Cook, RD and Certified Lactation Counselor. This podcast episode will discuss the typical day for a NICU RD, how COVID has affected them, and tips on how to specialize in pediatrics and neonatal care. Today’s student interviewers include Stacey Behm, Susette Sheffield, and Mitchela Pierre.
Published 11/30/20
Welcome to Season 3, future dietitians! In our first episode of our new season, we sent a team to interview Amanda Gonzalez, a recent Florida International University graduate who recently earned her RD certification in 2019. This podcast will discuss how to prepare for the RD exam, how to manage stress levels, and Amanda's internship experiences through her distance internship, Nutrition Ink. Today’s student interviewers include Maria Paula Criado, Patricia Echeverria, and Chavely Aldama.
Published 11/23/20
In today's special edition episode, we sent a team to interview Luciana Godoi, RD, LDN, a South Florida based Licensed Dietitian of Brazilian descent who co-founded ThePureWay Dietetics and Nutrition and who currently works as a clinical dietitian. In this podcast episode, we will be looking at what it is like to be a clinical dietitian during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Godoi talks about her day to day changes, nutrition tips, and how she feels dietitians have gained power in the hospital...
Published 06/19/20
In our sixth and final episode of season 2, we sent a team to interview Gisela Bouvier, MBA, RDN, LDN. Gisela is a Florida International University alumni, Senior Living and Wellness Dietitian, Associate Director of Business Development, and founder of the Mindful and Instinctive Eating Approach to nutrition. In this episode we’ll be able to learn about Gisela’s experience in the field, some of the job possibilities that one can have as an RD, how to create your brand as an RD, and why it is...
Published 04/25/20
In our fifth episode of season 2, we begin our segment on dietitians working in the field. We sent a team to interview Jenny Westercamp, RD, CSSD. Jenny is founder of the popular All Access Dietetics, Nutrition Consultant for the Chicago Bulls, and offers consulting services to individuals and organizations in the areas of sports nutrition, marketing, and sales. This podcast will give us insight on her experiences, how she balances all her positions and a detailed look into how All Access...
Published 04/17/20
In our fourth episode of season 2, we begin our segment on dietitians working in the field. We sent a team to interview Michele Alonso, MS, RD, a private practice dietitian at Essence Nutrition and a clinical dietitian at the VA. This podcast will give us insight on her experiences, how she manages to work in these two different positions and what are the ups and downs. Today’s student interviewers include Alyssa Dukeshire, Vanessa Estimon, Saniya Gapchup, Krista Jacobson, and Katheryne...
Published 04/10/20
In our third episode of season 2, we sent a team to interview Dr. Lisa Trone, DHSc, RDN, LDN, Dietetic Internship Program Director at Florida State University. This podcast will discuss all the ins and outs of FSU's MS/DI program. Today’s student interviewers include Laura Blanco, Javier Concepcion, and Michelle Quinones. For more information on the Florida State University's MS/DI program, please visit:...
Published 04/04/20
In our second episode of season 2, we sent a team to interview Dr. Jeanette Andrade, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND Assistant Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition and the University of Florida's program director of the Food Science and Human Nutrition's Master of Science/Dietetic Internship Program. This podcast will discuss all the ins and outs of UF's MS/DI program. Today’s student interviewers include Katherine Diaz, Angela Martinez, and Diana Cueto. For more information on the University of...
Published 03/27/20
In our first episode of season 2, we sent a team to interview Jillian Navia, a recent Florida International University graduate who received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition and is currently completing her Dietetic Internship with Iowa State University’s Distance Learning Internship program. This podcast will discuss what a distance learning internship is exactly, what the application process is like, and even how to go about finding preceptors. Today’s student interviewers...
Published 03/20/20
In our last episode for this season, we will investigate a relatively new dietetic internship at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. We have sent a team of students to interview Stephanie N. Petrosky, M.H.A, RDN, LDN, FAND, the Department Chair of Nova’s Master of Science in Nutrition program and Director of the dietetics internship program. In this podcast episode, we aim to answer many of the unknown’s that might be associated with a private school and give you some tips and tricks...
Published 11/19/19
In our fifth episode, we sent a team of students to interview Amanda Miller, a recent graduate of Florida International University dietetic internship and with a Master’s program in Dietetics and Nutrition. Amanda shares with us what to expect from this whole process, how her experience was during internship, and tips she wished she knew going into the internship.
Today’s student interviewers include Madeline Betances, Ana Demeneghi, and Audutia Khan.
Published 11/12/19
In our fourth episode, we sent a team of students to interview the founder and director of South Miami’s Larkin Community Hospital Dietetic Internship, Registered Dietitian Su-Nui Escobar. Joining her is also Larkin’s main preceptor, registered dietitian Natalie Carabeo. In this podcast episode we’ll be able to get a glimpse into what it’s like to intern at Larkin Community Hospital, what the committee is looking for in applicants and how to prepare, how this internship prepares you as an RD,...
Published 11/05/19
In our third episode, we sent a team of students to interview Dr. Evelyn Enrione, Internship Director and Graduate Program advisor for the Dietetics and Nutrition Department at Florida International University. This podcast will discuss the ins and outs of FIU’s internship and graduate school process. Today’s student interviewers include Alex Briceno, Yesenia Duenas, Shane Mcauliffe, and Maria Rivero.
For more information on Florida International University’s Dietetics programs, please visit:...
Published 10/29/19
In our second episode, we sent a team of students to interview Ms. Lauren Cavicchi. Ms Cavicchi is the Assistant Director of Career Talent & Development for Florida International University’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work. This podcast will discuss resume writing, personal statements, shadowing and more. Today’s student interviewers include Daniela Nessim, Victoria Crincoli, Benjamin Alveo, and Alexander Gonzalez.
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Published 10/22/19
Welcome to Dietetics Next! In our first episode we overview the podcasts purpose and welcome Dr. Catherine Coccia who gives us a quick overview of the dietetic internship application process.
Published 09/09/19