Heather Caplan on adjusting expectations in times of uncertainty & important messages for her past self.   In this episode, Heather shares more about her RD Real Talk podcast, her experience running a private practice through maternity leave and motherhood and how these lessons may convey during COVID-19, more about starting WIND; the Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics movement, the words of wisdom she would offer herself 3-5 years ago, how the weight inclusive space supports...

Nikki Estep on how Emotion Focussed Family Therapy (EFFT) provides a powerful modality for defusing shame and blame, and promoting food and body healing in Eating Disorder Treatment. In this episode, Nikki shares how she began working in this space and her experience moving to private practice, she introduces us to Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) as a therapeutic approach for dietitians in eating disorder treatment; she walks us through the EFFT modules, demonstrates how the model...

From Surviving to Thriving; Body Inclusive Cancer Care with Tamar Rothenberg   Tamar shares how she connects, collaborates and supports her local dietetic community in LA, becoming an oncology specialist and working with thrivers, why this work is so important to her, mixed messages and weight stigma in the oncology space, how dietitians can help navigate intersecting ideas and address their clients fears around food, how radical acceptance and body trust can support thrivers long-term and...

Laura Thomas on the process of de-experting, unlearning and weight inclusive MNT for Dietitians and Nutritionists.    Here Fi and Laura discuss:   Flipping the tables on Laura for a round of "Quick-Fire Action" (a fun, introductory activity which Laura uses to begin her Don’t Salt My Game Podcast) Laura’s Book, Just Eat It; How the book came to be written. The writing and publishing process. And changing and evolving as a health professional and human-being over time.   What dietitians and...

Victoria Welsby on how we can be better humans and health professionals by interrogating our own biases & fat phobia. Buckle in for the real talk!   Victoria shares why the word fat has been reclaimed in the body positive and fat positive communities, using the word fat; who gets too, when it might be used and its impact, how we can be better humans and health professionals by removing certain words from our vocabulary, ways we can call in other health professionals, interrogating our own...

At this unprecedented time of chaos and uncertainty, we seek connection and care in ways that may feel really difficult. As health practitioners, we too can be caught up in what these events mean for us, our families, communities and the world. Here, Marci and I have an important conversation about what “self care” really means - perhaps in even unconventional ways - and how we can become more attuned, receptive, grounded and creative when tough moments, days and times arise. About...

What can Dietitians, and Dietetics, learn from the world of Therapy with Sarah Peck, NZRD Sarah shares the decision behind her transition from dietetics to psychotherapy, experiencing burn out and finding the non-diet community, feeling disconnected with her story and body and finding opportunities to reconnect and disentangle, how the dietetic pathway / study could be improved with therapeutic elements, why we need to actively seek out feedback from marginalised folks and communities in our...

Andrea La Marre on the complexity of defining recoveries in biased systems of care. In this episode, Andrea shares her interesting pathway to become an academic, speaker and activist, the impact of problematic systems in eating disorder treatment, how we can be better health professionals through self-monitoring, when it’s helpful to speak up and when it is not, why we need to work from a social justice-culturally appropriate-trauma-based care lens, the complexities involved in defining...

Kimmie Singh on the history of HAES and the importance of effective allyship in body liberation work.   Kimmie shares her background as a fat dietitian and fat activist, what it was like for her navigating the traditional weight-centric education route as a HAES informed student, what Allyship is and how you can be a good ally, the history of the HAES movement, tips for speaking up and how to communicate thoughtfully in this paradigm, her vision for the future of dietetics and how she has...

Leslie Schilling on the pervasive culture of under-fuelling in sports and performance & raising kids who can call out diet culture!   Here, Fi & Leslie talk about: Life, work and play in Las Vegas – keep up with Leslie’s weekend adventures on Instagram; “there is so much to do in Vegas off the strip!” What it’s like working with athletes, performers and artists in Las Vegas, particularly the performers from Cirque du Soleil! How Leslie supports her culturally diverse clients to adapt...

Jenna Hollenstein on compassion and witnessing the evolution of Dietetic practice, asking "is this a tipping point?" Jenna shares witnessing a new mood, observations of the current tipping point, the importance of compassion as we evolve as clinicians and as we witness the evolution of others, what compassion is and isn’t and how we embrace it, mindfulness and meditation; the notion of acceptance, making connections and a new training opportunity available for dietitians.  Here Fi and Jenna...

Julie Duffy Dillon on the power of language, holding space & inclusive care.   Julie Duffy Dillon shares her journey to creating the ‘Love Food’ podcast and more about its unique format, her experience with supervision and its vital place in working and being with clients, transitioning from a weight centric to weight inclusive practice, supporting clients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and the importance of language and gender inclusive care in this paradigm.   Here, Julie...

Meghan Cichy on HAES-aligned Medical Nutrition Therapy & Fat Positive Dietetic practice Here Fi & Meghan speak about: The establishment of Creating Peace with Food, and multi-disciplinary Rooted Heart Healthcare, sharing space with other like-minded providers. How guiding values can form the core of a healthcare team Why providing a safe space for clients is so important What does being a “Fat Positive” provider mean? The importance of authentic allyship so that we can offer...

"Data Driven meets Client-Centered" with Fiona Sutherland & guest Fiona Willer (aka "Fi-Squared) In this episode, Fiona Willer joins Fi again for another "Fi-squared" episode and speak about: The essentials of weight science, and what every Dietitian needs to know about understanding research The problematic nature of Paediatric weight-focussed research, including lack of long-term follow up. The discrepancies between the way Dietitians identify their practice and their level of...

Annie Goldsmith on integrating Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in Dietetic Practice. Annie and Fi talk about: Annie's passion for Health At Every Size (R) and background in Brain & Cognitive Sciences Working with groups & supporting an environment of collective healing The gift of our experiences being witnessed and held in groups Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - what is it? Useful intersections of ACT & Dietetic practice Skills & tools core to the ACT...

Deb Benfield on slowing down, the intersection of yoga & self reflective work, and honouring the ageing body.   Here Deb and Fi speak about: How connecting with therapists, and getting supervision felt so important Yoga teacher training with Anna Guest Jelley & significant teachers The intersection of yoga & Dietetic practice Developing the language of interoception, and bringing this into Dietetic practice Why we need to slow down the "hunger-fullness" conversation, and how it...

Anna Lutz RD on protective nutrition education in schools & bringing embodied work into practice. In this episode Anna shares: Why the area of Protective Nutrition Education became her passion. How Protective Nutrition education can protect against internalised weight stigma and eating disorders. How well-intentioned education interventions in schools can be doing our children harm and what we can do as Dietitians to minimise this. Why we need to take into account a child’s level of...

Meg McClintock on boundaries, boundaries, boundaries! Setting, and maintaining boundaries is so important, and as becomes apparent in this episode, there are many ways we need to be aware of how boundaries can support us, and our communities to take care of ourselves from a place of respect and care. Here, Meg shares: How living in a smaller community shifted her ideas about boundaries How she decides what to share, and what not to share via social media Why she so passionate about safety in...

Evelyn Tribole on addressing misconceptions, doing what’s effective & what the heck is the “Semmelweis Reflex?”   Connect with Evelyn: www.evelyntribole.com Instagram @evelyntribole   More about Evelyn: Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S is the author of 9 books, with a nutrition counseling practice in Newport Beach, California. She is co-author of the best-selling Intuitive Eating, a mind-body self-care eating process with 10 principles, which has given rise to over 90 studies to date...

Nicola Rinaldi on why we need to talk about (missing) periods.   Buy "No Period Now What?" http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/book Work with Nicola: http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/consulting About Nicola:   Nico has a PhD in computational biology from MIT. After graduating she worked for a biotechnology company while pursuing her dreams of a family, which were thwarted by a diagnosis of hypothalamic amenorrhea (no periods). Eighteen months of trying to conceive followed. She spent hours on...

Prof Paula Quatromoni on athletes & disordered eating, bridging the research-practice gap and the importance of early identification.    

Tom Scully on navigating masculinity norms, gender narratives in dietetics and understanding cultural competence. ​ Here Tom shares: Relocating to Geelong from Melbourne His journey to dietetics, finding the non-diet/HAES approach and starting a private practice. Working with men in fertility health; the importance of reducing shame and holding a safe space for sharing. Navigating masculinity norms with clients. Narratives and gender in dietetics. What our profession understands about...

Lucy Aphramor on disrupting narratives, how relationships with food can serve as a vehicle for deeper work, & redefining the default for "good Dietitian."    

Jennifer McGurk on doubt, transitions and building a successful, sustainable HAES-aligned business. Here Jennifer shares:   Connecting with Fi at the Body Image Workshop in New York; the importance of community and finding her NYC crew.   The journey to the HAES/non-diet approach through a parallel process. Experiencing doubt as a “traditional” dietitian; how this feels and looks and learning from one’s mistakes. Advice to practitioners navigating the transition between ‘diet culture/weight...

Tiffany Haug on the importance of representation in our culture, dealing with our own body privilege and supporting our clients to explore feelings around food addiction. add to this or perhaps she has her own bio? Karlena xo Here Tiffany shares: Growing up in Japan and her lived experience with an eating disorder. The importance of representation in our culture. Practical tips on how we can support our clients if we have body privilege (eg. if we identify as smaller-bodied, white, female,...