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Nourished with Kindness15. Good Vibes Only: Setting Up A Referral Network for Your PracticeOn this week’s episode, Karen and Alyssa are helping you fill your caseload by building a strong referral network. We talk through our favorite strategies for nurturing referral relationships that have helped NWK foster a strong community and referral network. If you’re interested in talking about word of mouth marketing to build a steady influx of clients for your practice, this episode is for you!
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Win a fre...2024-06-1746 minNourished with Kindness14. Is Weight-Inclusive Weight Loss a Thing?In this episode, Karen and Alyssa discuss how to work with clients who are interested in losing weight while also healing their relationship with food and body. We share that as anti-diet dietitians, we are not judgemental of those who are interested in losing weight and in fact work with many clients who struggle with their weight. We speak about how we can express understanding and provide support for the reasons for a client’s desire for weight loss, such as improving health, alleviating pain, and pursuing safety from societal and external pressure and judgment. We share how we he...2024-06-1041 minNourished with Kindness13. Getting Unstuck and Sitting in the Suck with ClientsIn this episode, Alyssa and Karen discuss what to do when you’re feeling stuck working with a client struggling with an eating disorder. We explore different scenarios where clients (and providers) might feel 'stuck', such as failing to make progress, finding themselves in repetitive behaviors, or feeling a disconnect between expected and actual treatment outcomes. We share our best tools and strategies like celebrating progress, exploring shame, and making sure our goals are aligned with clients’ motivation and vision for the future. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a client (which is all of us), we feel you an...2024-06-0341 minNourished with Kindness12. Health is More than Kale and CardioIn this episode, Karen and Alyssa discuss social determinants of health aka the side of health care we all should’ve learned a lot more about in school. We discuss factors impacting health such as income, education levels, access to healthcare, and societal norms and how we can all incorporate these into our practice to provide more supportive care to our clients.
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Sign up for...2024-05-2740 minNourished with Kindness11. How to Hire Your Dream Team in Private PracticeIn this episode, Alyssa and Karen talk about all things hiring in private practice! We dive into when and how to hire for administrative and clinical support, financial considerations you need to know, and how to set boundaries and expectations for employees in your business. We also share tips on job postings, interviewing candidates, creating transparent contracts, and training new hires. If you’ve ever thought about hiring in your business, this is a must-listen!
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L...2024-05-2055 minNourished with Kindness10. The WaPo Story with More Holes than a Bowl of CheeriosIn this episode, Alyssa and Karen discuss a Washington Post article published at the beginning of April, which critiqued the relationship between "Big Food" brands and anti-diet dietitians. We offer our opinions and we have *ahem* a few. We take a deep dive in the article to highlight its bias and fatphobia, misrepresentation of the anti-diet movement, and failure to mention research behind weight bias or weight cycling. We highlight wonderful written blog responses by former journalists and dietitians who similarly criticized the article’s failure to convey the nuance of the anti-diet movement and the research behind a no...2024-05-131h 00Nourished with Kindness09. Getting Started in the Eating Disorder FieldIn this episode, Alyssa and Karen share our favorite resources for getting started with providing weight-inclusive care and working with clients with eating disorders. We share our top resources, from conferences to courses to books. If you’re looking to start or build on your knowledge, this episode is for you!
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Win a free 30 minute case consultation or business coaching session with Alyssa and Karen. We will select one lucky listener each month to receive a free con...2024-05-0649 minNourished with Kindness08. Is it a problem or do i just like quinoaIn this episode, Alyssa and Karen share how we can discuss health-promoting behaviors without being the almond moms of health care providers. We explore the nuanced, gray area of eating disorder behaviors and how some are considered not disordered in different contexts. We explore why it’s important to get to the intention behind a behavior and not to make assumptions regarding our client’s behaviors. We also explore how language can be triggering and how we need to respect our client’s autonomy in health choices.
Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and le...2024-04-291h 07Nourished with Kindness07. Meal Plans, Exchanges, and Menus (Oh My!)In this episode, Alyssa and Karen explore meal planning in eating disorder treatment. We dive into popular meal planning methods in ED treatment, including the exchange system, portions, Plate-by-Plate Approach, and exposure-based meal planning. We share our thoughts on the pros, cons, and ideal clients for each method. We emphasize why it’s important to avoid rigidity in meal planning and why eating disorder clients might become too reliant on a meal plan that’s too structured. We explain why we see meal plans as temporary structures and how to continuously reassess for more flexibility and variety with the ulti...2024-04-221h 02Nourished with Kindness06. Discovery Call Me MaybeIn this episode, Alyssa and Karen discuss a staple in private practice - the complimentary discovery call. We explore the benefits of offering discovery calls, when to offer them, and how to address sensitive topics. We also share the cons of these calls, including that some can be time-consuming, unnecessary, or downright awkward, and give our tips for reducing these negatives, such as providing extensive FAQs on your website, using an online form, and setting strict time boundaries for calls.
Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work bestie, and leave us a review. We appreciate...2024-04-1539 minNourished with Kindness05. Marketing Without Centering Yourself in Private PracticeIn this episode, Alyssa and Karen discuss marketing yourself in private practice from an ethical standpoint. We share our strengths and weaknesses with self-promotion, social media, email marketing, networking, and face-to-face marketing. We explore how to promote your business (even if your business is you) without feeling icky-salesy (yes that’s a real term) by being honest and true to your values. We share ideas for acknowledging one's privileges while marketing, understanding when to pass on opportunities, and creating opportunities for others who don’t hold the same privilege.
Make sure you subscribe, rate, share with your work...2024-04-0858 minNourished with Kindness04. Should I Take Insurance in Private Practice?In this episode, Karen and Alyssa explore the pros and cons of taking insurance in private practice. Since Nourished with Kindness (the practice) is insurance-based, we have thoughts! We discuss major topics to think about when deciding whether to take insurance in your practice, including insurance challenges like coverage and reimbursement rates, as well as personal considerations, such as your ideal population, financial goals,and ambitions for growth for your practice. We dive into how to make an informed decision around taking insurance by considering alternative options, including offering sliding scale, working with third-party billing companies, or hiring administrative...2024-04-0840 minNourished with Kindness02. How to Help Your Clients with Intuitive Eating & Weight-Inclusive CareThis episode covers the frameworks of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size(R) by defining their principles, explaining common misconceptions, and speaking to their evolution over time. This episode is for you if you ever find yourself asking questions like: “Why do we as dietitians love IE and HAES so darn much? Are these approaches really healthy? How do we support our clients using these principles? We dive in by discussing the differences between HAES the movement vs. the book and why we love the pillars of HAES to support our clients. Then we discuss the principles of In...2024-04-0852 minNourished with Kindness03. Do’s and Don’ts of Supervision & Coaching as an Eating Disorder ProfessionalIn this episode, Alyssa and Karen are back to talking about boundaries - this time around seeking support as a provider in their field. We define what clinical supervision means and how it has helped us grow as eating disorder providers and in business. We dive into our frustrations with seeking free labor when asking for resources or feedback on social media. We share our thoughts on valuing our time and expertise as a way to protect from burnout and elevate the field in general. We discuss potential difficulties with maintaining clear professional boundaries when asked for free advice...2024-04-0846 minNourished with Kindness01. Welcome to Nourished with Kindness (Podcast Version)On the first episode of Nourished with Kindness (Podcast Version), the show’s hosts, Alyssa and Karen (that’s us!) introduce ourselves and the podcast by sharing our journeys as dietitians, the evolution of our careers, and how our distinct personal experiences shaped our approaches to health and nutrition. We discuss our vision for the podcast to make non-diet, eating disorder-informed, and weight-inclusive education to be more accessible and less polarizing for health care and mental health providers. We start diving into some of the terminology and approaches in the field, such as “anti-diet” and “weight-inclusive” by explaining the nuance withi...2024-04-0857 min
Pursuing Private PracticeGrowing a Group Private Practice with Alyssa CallahanWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Alyssa Callahan, the CEO of Nourished with Kindness, to discuss the importance of systems in group practice. They both share valuable insights and tips for implementing effective systems in business. As a business owner, learning to navigate the complexities of running a practice and being an entrepreneur is crucial for success. Join the conversation to learn more about: Navigating Insurance Systems: Taking insurance in a group practice comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in managing...2024-02-2054 minPursuing Private PracticeGrowing a Group Private Practice with Alyssa CallahanWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Alyssa Callahan, the CEO of Nourished with Kindness, to discuss the importance of systems in group practice. They both share valuable insights and tips for implementing effective systems in business. As a business owner, learning to navigate the complexities of running a practice and being an entrepreneur is crucial for success. Join the conversation to learn more about: Navigating Insurance Systems: Taking insurance in a group practice comes with its own set of challenges, particularly in managing...2024-02-2054 min
What The Actual Fork PodcastEP187: Postpartum Recovery with Alyssa Snow CallahanAlyssa Snow Callahan, MS, RD, CEDS-C is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. She is the founder and CEO of Nourished With Kindness and the author of The Mindful Eating Journal. She is also a new mom, and she joins Sammy and Jenna this week to talk all things postpartum. This is a healing conversation about recovery that we think will be really valuable for anyone, whether or not you’re a parent yourself.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comFind out more about Nourished With Kindness.Pick up The Min...2023-11-1758 min