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Pursuing Private PracticeGROW: What It Really Takes to Get Fully Booked on Your TermsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and team member Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, to talk about the GROW stage of business. This is a stage where you'll focus on expanding your reach, refining your marketing strategies, and implementing new systems, all while continuing to serve your clients effectively. This stage of business is all about getting fully booked but on your terms. In this episode, Jennifer walks you through the ups and downs and practical advice for marketing, finances, and much more. Whether you're l...2025-07-2228 minPursuing Private PracticeGROW: What It Really Takes to Get Fully Booked on Your TermsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and team member Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, to talk about the GROW stage of business. This is a stage where you'll focus on expanding your reach, refining your marketing strategies, and implementing new systems, all while continuing to serve your clients effectively. This stage of business is all about getting fully booked but on your terms. In this episode, Jennifer walks you through the ups and downs and practical advice for marketing, finances, and much more. Whether you're l...2025-07-2228 min
Pursuing Private PracticeSTART: How to Counsel Your First 5 Clients and Keep Them Coming BackWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and team member Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, to talk about the START stage of business, the time where you transition from setting up your private practice to seeing your first clients. We'll explore the emotions, challenges, and action steps involved in this stage, focusing on the importance of developing strong counseling skills and effective customer service strategies. Whether you're just starting to see clients in your private practice or looking to refine your counseling approach, this episode offers v...2025-07-1518 minPursuing Private PracticeSTART: How to Counsel Your First 5 Clients and Keep Them Coming BackWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and team member Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, to talk about the START stage of business, the time where you transition from setting up your private practice to seeing your first clients. We'll explore the emotions, challenges, and action steps involved in this stage, focusing on the importance of developing strong counseling skills and effective customer service strategies. Whether you're just starting to see clients in your private practice or looking to refine your counseling approach, this episode offers v...2025-07-1518 min
Pursuing Private PracticeSET UP: Open Your Business in 30 DaysWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, as she kicks off the brand new Stages of Business Series with the very first stage: SET UP. In this episode, Jennifer dives into what it really takes to get started - from finding the courage to begin, shifting your mindset for success, and the practical steps to open up a business. This is the first of five episodes, each one dedicated to a different stage of business growth! If you’re thinking about starting a nutrition private practice, now or...2025-07-0818 minPursuing Private PracticeSET UP: Open Your Business in 30 DaysWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, as she kicks off the brand new Stages of Business Series with the very first stage: SET UP. In this episode, Jennifer dives into what it really takes to get started - from finding the courage to begin, shifting your mindset for success, and the practical steps to open up a business. This is the first of five episodes, each one dedicated to a different stage of business growth! If you’re thinking about starting a nutrition private practice, now or...2025-07-0818 min
Pursuing Private PracticeThe Highs, Lows, and Lessons of Every Stage of BusinessWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Courtney Vickery, a valued team member and a multi-passionate entrepreneur in the weight-inclusive space, as they dive deep into the journey of building a successful private practice. In this special series, they explore the five distinct stages of business: SET UP, START, GROW, LEAD, and COAST. Each stage comes with its own set of emotions, challenges, and action steps, and they’re here to guide you through them all. Whether you're just setting up your practice or looking to expand an...2025-07-0148 minPursuing Private PracticeThe Highs, Lows, and Lessons of Every Stage of BusinessWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Courtney Vickery, a valued team member and a multi-passionate entrepreneur in the weight-inclusive space, as they dive deep into the journey of building a successful private practice. In this special series, they explore the five distinct stages of business: SET UP, START, GROW, LEAD, and COAST. Each stage comes with its own set of emotions, challenges, and action steps, and they’re here to guide you through them all. Whether you're just setting up your practice or looking to expand an...2025-07-0148 min
Pursuing Private PracticeBig Risk, Bigger Rewards: Expanding Insurance Services as a CEOWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Amy Plano, Founder of The Reimbursement Dietitian, a successful private practice CEO passionate about helping dietitians create profitable nutrition private practices using insurance. Amy shares her journey of expanding The Reimbursement Dietitian by introducing a new service to help dietitians get credentialed and contracted with insurance companies. Jennifer and Amy chat about the ups and downs of starting something new, why meeting clients where they’re at really matters, and how group practices are shifting and growing. Whether yo...2025-06-1051 minPursuing Private PracticeBig Risk, Bigger Rewards: Expanding Insurance Services as a CEOWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Amy Plano, Founder of The Reimbursement Dietitian, a successful private practice CEO passionate about helping dietitians create profitable nutrition private practices using insurance. Amy shares her journey of expanding The Reimbursement Dietitian by introducing a new service to help dietitians get credentialed and contracted with insurance companies. Jennifer and Amy chat about the ups and downs of starting something new, why meeting clients where they’re at really matters, and how group practices are shifting and growing. Whether yo...2025-06-1051 min
Pursuing Private PracticeHelping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with FoodWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Sumner Brooks, the founder of EDRDPro, co-author of How to Raise an Intuitive Eater, mom of two, and dog-loving RDN. Sumner shares her advice on raising children to become intuitive eaters, drawing from her personal journey in motherhood and her professional expertise. We discuss her three keys framework for fostering a healthy relationship with food and body image in children, and explore the challenges and triumphs of “balancing” motherhood as a business owner. Whether you're a parent, a dieti...2025-05-2741 minPursuing Private PracticeHelping Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with FoodWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Sumner Brooks, the founder of EDRDPro, co-author of How to Raise an Intuitive Eater, mom of two, and dog-loving RDN. Sumner shares her advice on raising children to become intuitive eaters, drawing from her personal journey in motherhood and her professional expertise. We discuss her three keys framework for fostering a healthy relationship with food and body image in children, and explore the challenges and triumphs of “balancing” motherhood as a business owner. Whether you're a parent, a dieti...2025-05-2741 min
Pursuing Private PracticeNavigating Work and MotherhoodWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Deanna Belleny Lewis, a registered dietitian and co-founder of Diversified Dietetics. Deanna opens up about the first year of postpartum life, navigating the tricky balance of motherhood and meaningful work. In this episode, she shares what it really looked like to “balance” the many hats she wears. Deanna shares her journey through pregnancy, postpartum, and the challenges of balancing her professional roles with motherhood Whether you’re a parent, a dietitian business owner, or both, this honest...2025-05-1336 minPursuing Private PracticeNavigating Work and MotherhoodWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Deanna Belleny Lewis, a registered dietitian and co-founder of Diversified Dietetics. Deanna opens up about the first year of postpartum life, navigating the tricky balance of motherhood and meaningful work. In this episode, she shares what it really looked like to “balance” the many hats she wears. Deanna shares her journey through pregnancy, postpartum, and the challenges of balancing her professional roles with motherhood Whether you’re a parent, a dietitian business owner, or both, this honest...2025-05-1336 min
Pursuing Private PracticeCreating a Merchandise Product as a DietitianWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Nicole Groman, MS, RDN, as Nicole shares her journey from starting a private practice to launching a line of anti-diet merchandise that resonates with both clients and professionals. You’ll hear about the ups and downs of selling merchandise, the creative process behind Nicole’s designs, and how a product line supports her business mission. Whether you're just starting out or growing your brand, this episode is full of inspiration for turning your passion into creative offers that make a...2025-04-2935 minPursuing Private PracticeCreating a Merchandise Product as a DietitianWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Nicole Groman, MS, RDN, as Nicole shares her journey from starting a private practice to launching a line of anti-diet merchandise that resonates with both clients and professionals. You’ll hear about the ups and downs of selling merchandise, the creative process behind Nicole’s designs, and how a product line supports her business mission. Whether you're just starting out or growing your brand, this episode is full of inspiration for turning your passion into creative offers that make a...2025-04-2935 min
Pursuing Private PracticeWhat Every Dietitian Needs to Know About Website DesignWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk with guests Courtney Vickery, Whitney Bateson, and Morgan Sinclair as they share their unique journeys and expertise in creating impactful websites for healthcare professionals. Discover the importance of a well-designed website as an extension of your business, learn about the different platforms and tools available, and gain insights into the technical aspects of website maintenance. Whether you're a dietitian looking to enhance your online presence or simply curious about the intersection of nutrition and design, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration. Tr...2025-04-151h 02Pursuing Private PracticeWhat Every Dietitian Needs to Know About Website DesignWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk with guests Courtney Vickery, Whitney Bateson, and Morgan Sinclair as they share their unique journeys and expertise in creating impactful websites for healthcare professionals. Discover the importance of a well-designed website as an extension of your business, learn about the different platforms and tools available, and gain insights into the technical aspects of website maintenance. Whether you're a dietitian looking to enhance your online presence or simply curious about the intersection of nutrition and design, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration. Tr...2025-04-151h 02
Pursuing Private PracticeHow a Book Idea Becomes a Business ProjectWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Julie Duffy Dillon, Registered Dietitian and host of Find Your Food Voice® podcast. Julie shares her journey of writing her book, "Find Your Food Voice." The conversation dives into the business aspects of writing a book, the challenges faced, and the strategies that worked for Julie. Whether you’re thinking about writing a book or have some big business projects in mind, this episode is perfect for you. Writing Process and Challenges: Julie shares her initial expectations vers...2025-04-0135 minPursuing Private PracticeHow a Book Idea Becomes a Business ProjectWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Julie Duffy Dillon, Registered Dietitian and host of Find Your Food Voice® podcast. Julie shares her journey of writing her book, "Find Your Food Voice." The conversation dives into the business aspects of writing a book, the challenges faced, and the strategies that worked for Julie. Whether you’re thinking about writing a book or have some big business projects in mind, this episode is perfect for you. Writing Process and Challenges: Julie shares her initial expectations vers...2025-04-0135 min
Pursuing Private PracticeFrom Solo to Team and Back To Solo to Find the Right Business ModelWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Maggy Doherty, the dietitian behind Maggy the Dietitian. Together, they explore the theme of "one size does not fit all" in business, discussing the pros and cons of small versus large practices, the complexities of insurance-based versus private pay models, and the unique challenges dietitians face in their careers. Maggy shares her personal journey from starting her own practice to managing a large team and then pivoting to a solo model, highlighting the importance of freedom and the inevitable challenges...2025-03-1849 minPursuing Private PracticeFrom Solo to Team and Back To Solo to Find the Right Business ModelWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Maggy Doherty, the dietitian behind Maggy the Dietitian. Together, they explore the theme of "one size does not fit all" in business, discussing the pros and cons of small versus large practices, the complexities of insurance-based versus private pay models, and the unique challenges dietitians face in their careers. Maggy shares her personal journey from starting her own practice to managing a large team and then pivoting to a solo model, highlighting the importance of freedom and the inevitable challenges...2025-03-1849 min
Pursuing Private PracticeMore Than Nutrition: The Life-Changing Work of DietitiansWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, for a special bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! Jennifer shares her journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian, highlights the powerful impact dietitians have on their clients, and explains why she’s so passionate about supporting fellow dietitians. Whether you’re an RD2Be, have been a dietitian for years, or someone who values the work of dietitians, join Jennifer to celebrate RD Day with 10 reasons why dietitians are an essential part of health and...2025-03-1221 minPursuing Private PracticeMore Than Nutrition: The Life-Changing Work of DietitiansWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, for a special bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! Jennifer shares her journey to becoming a Registered Dietitian, highlights the powerful impact dietitians have on their clients, and explains why she’s so passionate about supporting fellow dietitians. Whether you’re an RD2Be, have been a dietitian for years, or someone who values the work of dietitians, join Jennifer to celebrate RD Day with 10 reasons why dietitians are an essential part of health and...2025-03-1221 min
Pursuing Private PracticeExploring Diverse Business Offers for DietitiansWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Elizabeth Stasny, owner of Live With Nutrition, to discuss the nuances of running a private practice as a dietitian. They explore the various business models available, including the decision to take insurance vs. private pay, the benefits of in-person vs. virtual sessions, and the potential of group offerings. Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey of building her practice, the challenges she faced, and the importance of community and support in the dietetics field. This episode emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all...2025-03-0450 minPursuing Private PracticeExploring Diverse Business Offers for DietitiansWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Elizabeth Stasny, owner of Live With Nutrition, to discuss the nuances of running a private practice as a dietitian. They explore the various business models available, including the decision to take insurance vs. private pay, the benefits of in-person vs. virtual sessions, and the potential of group offerings. Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey of building her practice, the challenges she faced, and the importance of community and support in the dietetics field. This episode emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all...2025-03-0450 min
Pursuing Private PracticeHow To Improve Your Counseling and Retain More ClientsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Rachelle Heinemann, Therapist, Eating Disorder Expert, & Confidence Coach to talk about what dietitians need to know about counseling in private practice. The heart of a successful private practice isn’t just about providing nutrition education—it’s about building strong, supportive therapeutic relationships that truly help clients heal. In this episode, we dive into what makes counseling different from education, why setting boundaries is crucial for both you and your clients, and how to navigate client ambivalence. This episode...2025-02-1844 minPursuing Private PracticeHow To Improve Your Counseling and Retain More ClientsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Rachelle Heinemann, Therapist, Eating Disorder Expert, & Confidence Coach to talk about what dietitians need to know about counseling in private practice. The heart of a successful private practice isn’t just about providing nutrition education—it’s about building strong, supportive therapeutic relationships that truly help clients heal. In this episode, we dive into what makes counseling different from education, why setting boundaries is crucial for both you and your clients, and how to navigate client ambivalence. This episode...2025-02-1844 min
Pursuing Private PracticeCounseling Strategies That Will Change Your Client SessionsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Shawna Melbourn, a non-diet Registered Dietitian and owner of ED for RDs. Shawna shares the journey of starting her online program, the evolution of her offerings, and the importance of human connection in counseling. Development & Growth of ED for RDs: ED for RDs grew from a single course created during maternity leave into a robust program with diverse offerings, addressing the evolving needs of dietitians. Feedback Guides Change: Participant surveys and focus groups provided essential insights, enabling pr...2025-02-0440 minPursuing Private PracticeCounseling Strategies That Will Change Your Client SessionsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Shawna Melbourn, a non-diet Registered Dietitian and owner of ED for RDs. Shawna shares the journey of starting her online program, the evolution of her offerings, and the importance of human connection in counseling. Development & Growth of ED for RDs: ED for RDs grew from a single course created during maternity leave into a robust program with diverse offerings, addressing the evolving needs of dietitians. Feedback Guides Change: Participant surveys and focus groups provided essential insights, enabling pr...2025-02-0440 min
Pursuing Private PracticeHow the Right Team Changes EverythingWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, Kat Durston, the owner of Flourish Virtual Assistants, and Jordyn Springer, lead VA at Flourish and Jennifer’s assistant to discuss the incredible impact the right team can have on business growth, team dynamics, and how Flourish supports dietitians. Whether you’re just starting your business or looking for ways to grow sustainably, you’ll gain valuable insights from this conversation. Flourish’s Story: Kat discusses how she founded Flourish during her undergraduate studies, combining her creative background and nutrit...2025-01-2140 minPursuing Private PracticeHow the Right Team Changes EverythingWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, Kat Durston, the owner of Flourish Virtual Assistants, and Jordyn Springer, lead VA at Flourish and Jennifer’s assistant to discuss the incredible impact the right team can have on business growth, team dynamics, and how Flourish supports dietitians. Whether you’re just starting your business or looking for ways to grow sustainably, you’ll gain valuable insights from this conversation. Flourish’s Story: Kat discusses how she founded Flourish during her undergraduate studies, combining her creative background and nutrit...2025-01-2140 min
Pursuing Private PracticeMy “Weird” Word of the Year & 2024 ReflectionsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Courtney Vickery, the owner of Declet Designs to discuss the highs and lows of 2025 and what’s ahead. Whether you’re just starting your private practice or have been a CEO for years, you'll relate to Jennifer and Courtney’s reflections on the past year. Reflection on the Past Year: Courtney and Jennifer discuss the highs and lows of Pursuing Private Practice in 2024. There were significant highs such as the revamp of Business School, and there were plenty of...2025-01-0740 minPursuing Private PracticeMy “Weird” Word of the Year & 2024 ReflectionsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Courtney Vickery, the owner of Declet Designs to discuss the highs and lows of 2025 and what’s ahead. Whether you’re just starting your private practice or have been a CEO for years, you'll relate to Jennifer and Courtney’s reflections on the past year. Reflection on the Past Year: Courtney and Jennifer discuss the highs and lows of Pursuing Private Practice in 2024. There were significant highs such as the revamp of Business School, and there were plenty of...2025-01-0740 min
Pursuing Private PracticeBONUS: Hiring, Team Management, and LeadershipWelcome to a bonus episode of the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! In this podcast episode, Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, answers questions about hiring and leadership in business. Topics include hiring your first team member, the interview process, the difference between employee and contractor positions, the importance of setting clear expectations and communication, and the complexities of team dynamics in private practice. This episode is full of action steps for you to embrace leadership in your business. 00:04:30 - CEO Time and Job Descriptions The significance of scheduling CEO time to evaluate bu...2024-09-271h 01Pursuing Private PracticeBONUS: Hiring, Team Management, and LeadershipWelcome to a bonus episode of the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! In this podcast episode, Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, answers questions about hiring and leadership in business. Topics include hiring your first team member, the interview process, the difference between employee and contractor positions, the importance of setting clear expectations and communication, and the complexities of team dynamics in private practice. This episode is full of action steps for you to embrace leadership in your business. 00:04:30 - CEO Time and Job Descriptions The significance of scheduling CEO time to evaluate bu...2024-09-271h 01
Pursuing Private PracticePivoting Your CEO Role with Stefani Reinold and Lindsay StenovecWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! This is our last episode of Season 2. Season 3 will be back in 2025! In the meantime, visit our website, check out our programs, Business School and EXPAND, and make sure you're on our email list to stay tuned about upcoming events. Also, follow us on Instagram! @pursuing.private.practice Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and her two business best friends, Dr. Stefani Reinold and Lindsay Stenovec, as they discuss the business changes and evolving their CEO roles. Join the conversation to hear about: Business Tr...2024-03-2651 minPursuing Private PracticePivoting Your CEO Role with Stefani Reinold and Lindsay StenovecWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! This is our last episode of Season 2. Season 3 will be back in 2025! In the meantime, visit our website, check out our programs, Business School and EXPAND, and make sure you're on our email list to stay tuned about upcoming events. Also, follow us on Instagram! @pursuing.private.practice Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and her two business best friends, Dr. Stefani Reinold and Lindsay Stenovec, as they discuss the business changes and evolving their CEO roles. Join the conversation to hear about: Business Tr...2024-03-2651 min
Pursuing Private PracticeScale Your Business Using Technology with Stephanie HofhenkeWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Stephanie Hofhenke, the CEO of String Marketing, to discuss an update on technology as a business owner. Episode Highlights: Trends in Technology for Entrepreneurs: Stephanie goes through trends in technology, mindset shifts, and how setting up an EMR can help business owners save time, money, and energy. Challenges and Benefits of Technology: Stephanie and Jennifer emphasize the importance of creating an experience for your clients to keep them coming back. There are so many benefits in setting u...2024-03-1936 minPursuing Private PracticeScale Your Business Using Technology with Stephanie HofhenkeWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Stephanie Hofhenke, the CEO of String Marketing, to discuss an update on technology as a business owner. Episode Highlights: Trends in Technology for Entrepreneurs: Stephanie goes through trends in technology, mindset shifts, and how setting up an EMR can help business owners save time, money, and energy. Challenges and Benefits of Technology: Stephanie and Jennifer emphasize the importance of creating an experience for your clients to keep them coming back. There are so many benefits in setting u...2024-03-1936 min
Pursuing Private PracticeDesign Your CEO Role To Transform Your LifeWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer & Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, as they define what it means to be a CEO. They share personal experiences of how their CEO roles have changed and discuss delegation, team support, and the importance of mentorship and coaching. Join the conversation as they discuss: Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries: Boundaries will evolve and change according to your passions, market, and strengths. They discuss the evolution of their CEO job descriptions and how their CEO role has changed through the different stages of business. Taking C...2024-03-0649 minPursuing Private PracticeDesign Your CEO Role To Transform Your LifeWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer & Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, as they define what it means to be a CEO. They share personal experiences of how their CEO roles have changed and discuss delegation, team support, and the importance of mentorship and coaching. Join the conversation as they discuss: Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries: Boundaries will evolve and change according to your passions, market, and strengths. They discuss the evolution of their CEO job descriptions and how their CEO role has changed through the different stages of business. Taking C...2024-03-0649 min
Pursuing Private PracticeSystems for Motherhood and Home Life with Heather RudalavageWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Heather Rudalavage, the owner of Intuitive Nutrition, to discuss various systems in motherhood and home. Join the conversation to learn more about: The Intersection of Parenthood and Private Practice: Heather and Jennifer discuss the intersection of parenthood and private practice, and how many private practice professionals desire a flexible lifestyle to balance work and family. The Importance of Running Your Home Like a CEO: Heather emphasizes the importance of running your home like a CEO with examples o...2024-02-2745 minPursuing Private PracticeSystems for Motherhood and Home Life with Heather RudalavageWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Heather Rudalavage, the owner of Intuitive Nutrition, to discuss various systems in motherhood and home. Join the conversation to learn more about: The Intersection of Parenthood and Private Practice: Heather and Jennifer discuss the intersection of parenthood and private practice, and how many private practice professionals desire a flexible lifestyle to balance work and family. The Importance of Running Your Home Like a CEO: Heather emphasizes the importance of running your home like a CEO with examples o...2024-02-2745 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
Pursuing Private PracticeScaling a Company with Jeanne PetrucciWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer & Jeannie Petrucci, CEO of LivingPlateRx, to hear all about Jeannie’s journey starting her private practice, pivoting her business, and the support that helped her get to where she is today. Join the conversation as they discuss: Trying New Things: Pivoting your business and trying something new can be scary, but don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things. Failure is just an opportunity to pivot and learn. Leaning on Support: The journey of developing your business is tough to do alone. Find a strong...2024-02-131h 00
Pursuing Private PracticeSystems to ScaleWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer & Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, as they discuss the importance of implementing effective systems in business. They share how systems have revolutionized their business operations and leadership roles. Join the conversation as they discuss: Rest & Reflection in Business: Many professionals who pursue a career in private practice face burnout at some point. It’s important to take a step back to avoid burnout. Systems are essential for being able to COAST in business to maintain long-term success. The Evol...2024-02-0652 min
Pursuing Private PracticeBe Bold with Your MarketingWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! In this episode, Jennifer is joined by fellow CEO Deanna Wolfe to discuss resilience in entrepreneurship, practical tips on marketing and selling, and the importance of bold messaging and authenticity in building a strong brand presence. Join the conversation as they discuss: Dream Jobs and Self-Care in Entrepreneurship: Discover how entrepreneurship opens doors to creating dream jobs while highlighting the crucial role of self-care and overcoming limiting beliefs. Integrity in Marketing and Selling: Explore the importance of authentic marketing, handling objections, and selling with integrity as fundamental...2024-01-0239 min
Pursuing Private PracticeMaximizing Your Email Marketing Strategy with Yvette QuantzWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer & fellow CEO Yvette Quantz of Customized Nutrition Newsletters as they discuss how email marketing is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with your audience, nurture relationships, and drive conversions. Unlike social media, where your message can easily get lost in the noise, email allows you to go deeper and engage with your subscribers on a more personal level. Here are some reasons why email marketing is essential: Deeper Engagement: Email allows you to provide more in-depth content and build a stronger connection with your audience. S...2023-12-1932 min
Pursuing Private PracticeBuilding & Marketing a Certification Program Summer Innanen & Danni AdamsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Summer Innanen and Danni Adams, two seasoned body image coaches. They discuss their journey into creating a certification process for supporting professionals to confidently help clients improve body image. They also discuss the impact of feedback, and how their collective approach brings different perspectives and experiences into a rich learning environment. Join the conversation as they discuss: Continuous Learning: Certification programs should be flexible and continually updated based on feedback and emerging insights. Values Alignment: Professionals should align with their...2023-12-1140 min
Pursuing Private PracticeMultiply Marketing ResultsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer, Danielle, and Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, as they discuss the theme for December: marketing. They explore the definition of marketing and how to show up authentically, no matter your stage of business. Jennifer shares how she currently rates Pursuing Private Practice's marketing and encourages you to assess your marketing this month. Join the conversation as they discuss: Diverse Marketing Channels: Marketing can include utilizing various platforms such as podcasts, emails, social media, and events. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each channel is...2023-12-0533 minPursuing Private PracticeMultiply Marketing ResultsWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer, Danielle, and Courtney Vickery, CEO of Declet Designs, as they discuss the theme for December: marketing. They explore the definition of marketing and how to show up authentically, no matter your stage of business. Jennifer shares how she currently rates Pursuing Private Practice's marketing and encourages you to assess your marketing this month. Join the conversation as they discuss: Diverse Marketing Channels: Marketing can include utilizing various platforms such as podcasts, emails, social media, and events. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each channel is...2023-12-0533 min
Pursuing Private PracticePaying Yourself as a Business Owner with Julie HerresWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer and fellow CEO Julie Herres of GreenOak Accounting as they discuss the importance of looking into the data, the different methods of paying yourself based on your stage of business, and how to reverse engineer your practice to give you the life you want. Join the conversation as they discuss: Profit First and Prioritization: Implementing the "Profit First" system can have a significant impact on a business. It underscores the importance of prioritizing profit and being intentional about financial management. This approach can lead to...2023-11-2841 min
Pursuing Private PracticeMoney Skills with Linzy BonhamWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer & fellow CEO Linzy Bonham of Money Nuts and Bolts as they dive into the emotional aspects of our relationships with money, how money acts as a boundary in your business, and how finances are different for each stage of business. Join the conversation as they discuss: Relationship with Money: Money is not just about numbers and data but also about the emotional relationship we have with it. Money is a means of exchange that's deeply interconnected with our lives and is an unavoidable part...2023-11-2138 min
Pursuing Private PracticeEmbracing Mindset Shifts with Christine ThomsonWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer and fellow CEO Christine Thomson of Manipura Centre as they discuss the importance of embracing change, making money according to your values, and creating a business that not only serves your clients but you as well. Join us as we dive into Christine's story and discover the importance of our mindset when it comes to making money and being the CEO of our business. Join the conversation as they discuss: Embrace Change and Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge and celebrate the changes and progress you've made in...2023-11-1449 min
Pursuing Private PracticeReflecting on Business Finances as a BoundaryWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer & Danielle as they discuss the theme for November: finances. They explore the concept of finances as a boundary and share insights on the importance of understanding and improving your business finances, no matter your stage of business. Jennifer shares how she currently rates Pursuing Private Practice's finances and encourages you to assess your current financial situation. Join the conversation as they discuss: Finances Throughout Business Stages: Recognize that finances play a crucial role in every stage of a business. While core financial concepts remain consistent (i...2023-11-0730 minPursuing Private PracticeReflecting on Business Finances as a BoundaryWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer & Danielle as they discuss the theme for November: finances. They explore the concept of finances as a boundary and share insights on the importance of understanding and improving your business finances, no matter your stage of business. Jennifer shares how she currently rates Pursuing Private Practice's finances and encourages you to assess your current financial situation. Join the conversation as they discuss: Finances Throughout Business Stages: Recognize that finances play a crucial role in every stage of a business. While core financial concepts remain consistent (i...2023-11-0730 min
Pursuing Private PracticeUsing Social Media to Grow Your Business with Kelly McKennaWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer and fellow CEO Kelly McKenna of Sit WIth Kelly as they discuss career transitions prompted by the pandemic, leveraging social media and online presence to grow her practice and the evolution of business offers. Join the conversation as they discuss: Building a Presence on Social Media: Building a social media following takes time and consistency. Repurposing existing content saves you time and helps you maintain a consistent online presence. Outsourcing and Support: Identify the areas where support is needed and see where you can outsource...2023-10-3129 min
Pursuing Private PracticeBusiness Success in Your Season of Life with Julie Duffy DillonWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer and fellow CEO & friend Julie Duffy Dillion as they discuss the importance of timing, embracing change, and building your personal brand. Being open to change and adapting your offers can lead to better outcomes; in life & business. Join us as we dive into Julie's story and discover that it's perfectly okay to adjust your path while pursuing your goals and dreams. Join the conversation as they discuss: Timing and Season: Recognize the right timing for pursuing your goals. Giving yourself permission to wait for the...2023-10-2445 min
Pursuing Private PracticeExpanding Outside of 1:1 Work with Melvin VargheseWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! From 1:1 clinical work to online course creation and podcasting, join Jennifer and follow CEO Melvin Varghese of Selling the Couch as they discuss the journey of expanding beyond 1:1 offers in private practice. This episode emphasizes the importance of adaptability, perseverance, and a growth mindset when transitioning from a 'traditional' private practice to the world of online course creation. Join the conversation as they discuss: Transitioning from 1:1 to Scalable Offerings: The transition from traditional 1:1 therapy to scalable online course creation requires a solid foundation and can be challenging, b...2023-10-1746 min
Pursuing Private PracticeExploring Different Private Practice Offers with Brittany ModellWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer and fellow CEO Brittany Modell as she shares the changes and pivots her business has undergone in recent years, highlighting the growth and adaptability necessary for success. This episode shares invaluable insights and experiences; embrace change, set boundaries, and create flexible business offerings that resonate with your unique business journeys. Join the conversation as they discuss: Making Informed Business Decisions: Take time to redefine business strategies by evaluating what's working and what isn't. This self-reflection helps align your business to your values and goals. Setting...2023-10-1040 min
Pursuing Private PracticeRethinking Your Business OfferWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! In today's episode, join Jennifer & her executive assistant, Danielle, as they discuss the theme for October: offers. Learn how to recognize when it's time to make changes, whether it's based on client feedback, shifting market trends, or evolving boundaries. They provide invaluable advice on how to assess the effectiveness of your offers and when it's time to pivot. Jennifer shares how she currently rates Pursuing Private Practice's offers and encourages you to assess your current offers. Join the conversation as they discuss: Adaptability is Key: Business owners...2023-10-0338 minPursuing Private PracticeRethinking Your Business OfferWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! In today's episode, join Jennifer & her executive assistant, Danielle, as they discuss the theme for October: offers. Learn how to recognize when it's time to make changes, whether it's based on client feedback, shifting market trends, or evolving boundaries. They provide invaluable advice on how to assess the effectiveness of your offers and when it's time to pivot. Jennifer shares how she currently rates Pursuing Private Practice's offers and encourages you to assess your current offers. Join the conversation as they discuss: Adaptability is Key: Business owners...2023-10-0338 min
Pursuing Private PracticeWhen Your Vision is Bigger Than Your Reality with Stefani ReinoldWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! In this episode, Jennifer has an authentic and vulnerable conversation with one of her best friends & fellow CEO Dr. Stefani Reinold. They discuss what it's like to have a vision that is bigger than your current reality. They chat about how your enneagram and your zone of genius can affect you as a business owner and share valuable insights on embracing change, managing burnout, and using jealousy as a guide. Join the conversation as they discuss: Embrace Your Zone of Genius: Recognize your unique strengths, skills, and...2023-09-2646 minPursuing Private PracticeWhen Your Vision is Bigger Than Your Reality with Stefani ReinoldWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! In this episode, Jennifer has an authentic and vulnerable conversation with one of her best friends & fellow CEO Dr. Stefani Reinold. They discuss what it's like to have a vision that is bigger than your current reality. They chat about how your enneagram and your zone of genius can affect you as a business owner and share valuable insights on embracing change, managing burnout, and using jealousy as a guide. Join the conversation as they discuss: Embrace Your Zone of Genius: Recognize your unique strengths, skills, and...2023-09-2646 min
Pursuing Private PracticeFrom Vision To Offer with Stephanie ClairmontWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! Join Jennifer & fellow CEO Stephanie Clairmont of The Leveraged Practice as they discuss the importance of adaptability, support, self-care, and enjoying the process when owning your business & making pivots that best serve you & your market. Join the conversation as they discuss: Embracing Change and Self-Reflection: The journey from retiring as a dietitian to building a successful business requires a willingness to adapt and reflect on what you truly want in life, career, and work/life balance. Tech Overwhelm is Common: It's normal to feel overwhelmed by the...2023-09-1949 min
Pursuing Private PracticeSuccess On Your Terms with Brandy MabraWelcome to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast! From finding your vision to understanding your "why," we've got valuable insights and takeaways to help you on your business journey. Join Jennifer and fellow CEO Brandy Mabra of Savvy Clover Coaching & Consulting as they explore the foundational principles of business growth, emphasize the importance of clarity, personal values, effective leadership, and what 'success' is on your terms. Join the conversation as they discuss: Finding Clarity and Vision The first step in achieving business growth often involves finding the clarity or vision necessary to embark on this...2023-09-1234 min
Pursuing Private PracticeIntroducing My Own CEO SquadJoin Jennifer & her CEO Squad for an honest & authentic conversation as they wrap up their mastermind week in Lake Michigan. They each reflect on what they learned & share key takeaways to help inspire you as the CEO of your business. Join the conversation as they discuss: Reflecting Before Deciding: CEOs should reflect on their business before important meetings. This practice offers valuable insights, helps in making clear decisions, enhances marketing efforts, and fosters a stronger connection to the brand's messaging. Reclaiming Sales Voice: Return to the core voice of the business and work diligently to serve...2023-09-0542 min
Pursuing Private PracticeEXPAND Your VisionIn today's episode, join Jennifer & her executive assistant, Danielle, as they give you a sneak peek of what to expect in season 2 of the podcast! Starting in September, the podcast theme will focus on your vision. They discuss the importance of having a well-defined business vision and strategy and emphasize that there's no such thing as failure in business, only opportunities for insight and growth. Jennifer shares how she currently rates Pursuing Private Practice's vision and encourages you to assess your own business vision. In this episode, you'll: Gain insight & inspiration on how you can assess...2023-08-2929 minPursuing Private PracticeEXPAND Your VisionIn today's episode, join Jennifer & her executive assistant, Danielle, as they give you a sneak peek of what to expect in season 2 of the podcast! Starting in September, the podcast theme will focus on your vision. They discuss the importance of having a well-defined business vision and strategy and emphasize that there's no such thing as failure in business, only opportunities for insight and growth. Jennifer shares how she currently rates Pursuing Private Practice's vision and encourages you to assess your own business vision. In this episode, you'll: Gain insight & inspiration on how you can assess...2023-08-2929 min
Pursuing Private Practice5 Reasons to EXPAND Your BusinessWe're back with an exciting return to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast after a break since April! Season 2 of the podcast will inspire you to expand your business. Join Jennifer as she gives you an update on what's been going on these past few months and how Pursuing Private Practice has shifted. Hear inspiring stories and learn lessons about growing a business. 5 Reasons to EXPAND Your Business: Expand your space Expand your flexibility Expand your support Expand your revenue Expand your satisfaction as a business owner It's time to run your business like...2023-08-2224 min
Pursuing Private PracticeHow To Start A Nutrition Business with Stephanie LongJoin Jennifer McGurk and Stephanie Long as they talk about starting a nutrition business. This episode features all of the important to-do's when getting started with a business: mindset work, setting goals, important legal tasks to get done, and the idea of niching down. Some of the topics discussed include: Stephanie and Jennifer's stories of starting their businesses How mindset work never ends How "failure" leads to "the next right step" Visit https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ to learn more about resources to start and grow your dietitian private practice!2022-06-1437 minPursuing Private PracticeHow To Start A Nutrition Business with Stephanie LongJoin Jennifer McGurk and Stephanie Long as they talk about starting a nutrition business. This episode features all of the important to-do's when getting started with a business: mindset work, setting goals, important legal tasks to get done, and the idea of niching down. Some of the topics discussed include: Stephanie and Jennifer's stories of starting their businesses How mindset work never ends How "failure" leads to "the next right step" Visit https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ to learn more about resources to start and grow your dietitian private practice!2022-06-1437 min
Pursuing Private PracticeAccelerated Business Growth with Kate ReganJoin Jennifer McGurk and Kate Regan as they talk about starting and building a business. This episode features Kate's story of how she built her business and tips for how to handle fast business growth in a short period of time. Some of the topics discussed include: Kate's powerful story of recovering from a disordered relationship with food How showing up on social media helped her increase referrals and clients What's next for Kate and how she plans to grow her business in the future Visit https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ to learn more about resources to s...2022-05-1728 minPursuing Private PracticeAccelerated Business Growth with Kate ReganJoin Jennifer McGurk and Kate Regan as they talk about starting and building a business. This episode features Kate's story of how she built her business and tips for how to handle fast business growth in a short period of time. Some of the topics discussed include: Kate's powerful story of recovering from a disordered relationship with food How showing up on social media helped her increase referrals and clients What's next for Kate and how she plans to grow her business in the future Visit https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ to learn more about resources to s...2022-05-1728 min
Pursuing Private PracticeCreating a Professional Eating Disorders Membership with Sumner BrooksSumner Brooks, founder of EDRDPro sits down with Jennifer on this inspiring episode of the Pursuing Private Podcast. You’ll hear Sumner’s journey of embracing Intuitive Eating, how a business idea kept her up all night, and how EDRDPro is uplifting the dietetics industry with training for eating disorders around the world. Together they begin with Sumner sharing her own journey of disordered eating throughout her youth and school, including as a dietetic intern. She shares the pivotal and life-changing moment of seeing Evelyn Tribole speak at a CE event, which ultimately led her to find her...2020-03-2348 minPursuing Private PracticeCreating a Professional Eating Disorders Membership with Sumner BrooksSumner Brooks, founder of EDRDPro sits down with Jennifer on this inspiring episode of the Pursuing Private Podcast. You’ll hear Sumner’s journey of embracing Intuitive Eating, how a business idea kept her up all night, and how EDRDPro is uplifting the dietetics industry with training for eating disorders around the world. Together they begin with Sumner sharing her own journey of disordered eating throughout her youth and school, including as a dietetic intern. She shares the pivotal and life-changing moment of seeing Evelyn Tribole speak at a CE event, which ultimately led her to find her...2020-03-2348 min
Pursuing Private PracticeDiversity in Dietetics with Tamara MeltonJennifer is thrilled to welcome Tamara Melton to share her game-changing mission of diversifying the dietetics industry, on this episode of the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast. Co-founder of Diversify Dietetics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the racial and ethnic diversity in the field of nutrition, Tamara shares the story of its launch in April 2018 and why it is so needed. With an academic background of teaching nutrition at a university in Atlanta, Tamara shines a light on the lack of diversity in the demographic profile of dietitians, and why that is not only a...2020-03-1638 minPursuing Private PracticeDiversity in Dietetics with Tamara MeltonJennifer is thrilled to welcome Tamara Melton to share her game-changing mission of diversifying the dietetics industry, on this episode of the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast. Co-founder of Diversify Dietetics, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the racial and ethnic diversity in the field of nutrition, Tamara shares the story of its launch in April 2018 and why it is so needed. With an academic background of teaching nutrition at a university in Atlanta, Tamara shines a light on the lack of diversity in the demographic profile of dietitians, and why that is not only a...2020-03-1638 min
Pursuing Private PracticeThe Pros and Cons of Taking Insurance with Hannah TurnbullIn this informative episode of the Pursuing Private Practice podcast, Jennifer is joined by Hannah Turnbull to shine a light on the pros and cons of taking insurance in a private practice. Hannah discusses how her own eating disorder recovery drove her to choose dietetics as a career. After discovering Intuitive Eating while in school, she explains why it took a while to ‘click’, and how her journey of recovery strengthens her relationship with clients. “Intuitive Eating is the reason I’m still a dietitian today.” – Hannah Turnbull Always an entrepreneur at heart, she shares h...2020-02-2446 minPursuing Private PracticeThe Pros and Cons of Taking Insurance with Hannah TurnbullIn this informative episode of the Pursuing Private Practice podcast, Jennifer is joined by Hannah Turnbull to shine a light on the pros and cons of taking insurance in a private practice. Hannah discusses how her own eating disorder recovery drove her to choose dietetics as a career. After discovering Intuitive Eating while in school, she explains why it took a while to ‘click’, and how her journey of recovery strengthens her relationship with clients. “Intuitive Eating is the reason I’m still a dietitian today.” – Hannah Turnbull Always an entrepreneur at heart, she shares h...2020-02-2446 min
Pursuing Private PracticeWeight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics (WIND) with Heather CaplanJennifer welcomes Heather Caplan, founder of WIND, to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast. Providing events focused on continuing education and connection for weight-inclusive dietitians, WIND fills a gap in the industry by bringing dietitians together for community, education and connection where weight-inclusive care is the norm. The story of how WIND was conceived, launched and has evolved is what Heather shares with Jennifer in this episode. Together they discuss her own journey of overcoming an eating disorder, the process of un-learning, and the initial confusion of establishing her role as a dietitian with a weight-inclusive...2020-01-2051 minPursuing Private PracticeWeight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics (WIND) with Heather CaplanJennifer welcomes Heather Caplan, founder of WIND, to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast. Providing events focused on continuing education and connection for weight-inclusive dietitians, WIND fills a gap in the industry by bringing dietitians together for community, education and connection where weight-inclusive care is the norm. The story of how WIND was conceived, launched and has evolved is what Heather shares with Jennifer in this episode. Together they discuss her own journey of overcoming an eating disorder, the process of un-learning, and the initial confusion of establishing her role as a dietitian with a weight-inclusive...2020-01-2051 min
Pursuing Private PracticeA Life and Business Update with Evelyn Tribole, Co-Founder of Intuitive EatingJennifer kicks off 2020 by welcoming Intuitive Eating industry leader Evelyn Tribole to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast. This first episode of the year is full of Evelyn’s personal insights, reflections and stories on the Intuitive Eating movement, and is not to be missed. With the much-anticipated release in 2020 of the 4th edition of Intuitive Eating: An Anti-Diet Revolutionary Approach, Evelyn reveals to Jennifer what’s been changed, what motivated her and co-author Elyse Resch to modify it, and their surprising need to scrub weight stigmatizing statements. Evelyn discusses her supervision training experiences with other healt...2020-01-1349 minPursuing Private PracticeA Life and Business Update with Evelyn Tribole, Co-Founder of Intuitive EatingJennifer kicks off 2020 by welcoming Intuitive Eating industry leader Evelyn Tribole to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast. This first episode of the year is full of Evelyn’s personal insights, reflections and stories on the Intuitive Eating movement, and is not to be missed. With the much-anticipated release in 2020 of the 4th edition of Intuitive Eating: An Anti-Diet Revolutionary Approach, Evelyn reveals to Jennifer what’s been changed, what motivated her and co-author Elyse Resch to modify it, and their surprising need to scrub weight stigmatizing statements. Evelyn discusses her supervision training experiences with other healt...2020-01-1349 min
Pursuing Private PracticeMentorship for Dietitians with Anne Elizabeth CundiffAnne Elizabeth Cundiff brings her 18 years of dietitian experience to this episode of the Pursuing Private Practice podcast, and shares with Jennifer how her passion has evolved to helping other dietitians on their journey of achieving career success. Anne recalls how early in her career in 1998, she didn’t have any support while pursuing her education and career choices, and felt alone and isolated with no community or resources at that time. This experience later fueled her passion to provide that missing resource in the complex dietetics industry, leading to the launch of her mentoring business to he...2019-12-1647 minPursuing Private PracticeMentorship for Dietitians with Anne Elizabeth CundiffAnne Elizabeth Cundiff brings her 18 years of dietitian experience to this episode of the Pursuing Private Practice podcast, and shares with Jennifer how her passion has evolved to helping other dietitians on their journey of achieving career success. Anne recalls how early in her career in 1998, she didn’t have any support while pursuing her education and career choices, and felt alone and isolated with no community or resources at that time. This experience later fueled her passion to provide that missing resource in the complex dietetics industry, leading to the launch of her mentoring business to he...2019-12-1647 min
Pursuing Private PracticePreventing Burnout for Dietitians in Private Practice with Paige SmathersJennifer is joined by Paige Smathers, RDN, CD to explore the important topic of burnout for dietitians in private practice, and to share insightful and relevant strategies to prevent it. Together they explore the definition of burnout, and shine a light on the causes of it from not only the complexities of the dietitian industry and our clients, but also from the anxiety and uncertainty that the online world can cause private practice owners. They reflect on the need to have honest conversations with ourselves and acknowledge how this work can be exhausting with the pressures to...2019-12-0255 minPursuing Private PracticePreventing Burnout for Dietitians in Private Practice with Paige SmathersJennifer is joined by Paige Smathers, RDN, CD to explore the important topic of burnout for dietitians in private practice, and to share insightful and relevant strategies to prevent it. Together they explore the definition of burnout, and shine a light on the causes of it from not only the complexities of the dietitian industry and our clients, but also from the anxiety and uncertainty that the online world can cause private practice owners. They reflect on the need to have honest conversations with ourselves and acknowledge how this work can be exhausting with the pressures to...2019-12-0255 min
Pursuing Private PracticeThe Evolution of Intuitive Eating with Elyse ReschJennifer welcomes special guest and industry leader Elyse Resch for an inspiring and informative talk about the evolving movement of Intuitive Eating, and how it’s transforming the way Registered Dietitians practice in our field. Following Elyse’s Intuitive Eating presentation with Evelyn Tribole at FNCE 2019 with over 2,000 attendees, together Jennifer and Elyse continue the discussion about how the movement has evolved since the first book came out 25 years ago; Intuitive Eating. With the 4th edition coming out June 23rd 2020, Elyse reflects back to 1995 when the idea of Intuitive Eating was first starting, and takes us on a jou...2019-11-1843 minPursuing Private PracticeThe Evolution of Intuitive Eating with Elyse ReschJennifer welcomes special guest and industry leader Elyse Resch for an inspiring and informative talk about the evolving movement of Intuitive Eating, and how it’s transforming the way Registered Dietitians practice in our field. Following Elyse’s Intuitive Eating presentation with Evelyn Tribole at FNCE 2019 with over 2,000 attendees, together Jennifer and Elyse continue the discussion about how the movement has evolved since the first book came out 25 years ago; Intuitive Eating. With the 4th edition coming out June 23rd 2020, Elyse reflects back to 1995 when the idea of Intuitive Eating was first starting, and takes us on a jou...2019-11-1843 min
Pursuing Private PracticeTop 5 Meal Planning Benefits to Support Clients with Elyssa ToomeyJennifer welcomes back Elyssa Toomey, RD. In this episode, they continue their discussion on the topic of meal planning. Together, Elyssa and Jennifer break down the 5 benefits of meal planning, and how it gives clients permission to eat nourishing foods regularly, with structure and flexibility based on their unique needs. Listen in as they discuss how meal planning: Promotes balanced nutrition – to fuel their life, daily activities, and goals. Adds variety – by expanding their options of trying new foods and allowing exposure back into their lives. Helps clients feel good in their bodies – by eating regularly. Reduce...2019-11-1134 minPursuing Private PracticeTop 5 Meal Planning Benefits to Support Clients with Elyssa ToomeyJennifer welcomes back Elyssa Toomey, RD. In this episode, they continue their discussion on the topic of meal planning. Together, Elyssa and Jennifer break down the 5 benefits of meal planning, and how it gives clients permission to eat nourishing foods regularly, with structure and flexibility based on their unique needs. Listen in as they discuss how meal planning: Promotes balanced nutrition – to fuel their life, daily activities, and goals. Adds variety – by expanding their options of trying new foods and allowing exposure back into their lives. Helps clients feel good in their bodies – by eating regularly. Reduce...2019-11-1134 min
Pursuing Private PracticeHow to Learn About Intuitive Eating and Family Feeding with Diana RiceDiana Rice, RD, LD, CLEC joins Jennifer to share how she became a Dietitian as a second career specializing in family nutrition after working in media as a journalist, in order to blend her passion for writing and food with her expertise in nutrition. Together, Diana and Jennifer discuss her path of discovering intuitive eating and how she already naturally lived in alignment with its philosophy, rather than discovering it from struggling with her own food disorder. Some of the topics discussed include: Diana’s story of working as an intuitive eating practitioner without hav...2019-11-0432 minPursuing Private PracticeHow to Learn About Intuitive Eating and Family Feeding with Diana RiceDiana Rice, RD, LD, CLEC joins Jennifer to share how she became a Dietitian as a second career specializing in family nutrition after working in media as a journalist, in order to blend her passion for writing and food with her expertise in nutrition. Together, Diana and Jennifer discuss her path of discovering intuitive eating and how she already naturally lived in alignment with its philosophy, rather than discovering it from struggling with her own food disorder. Some of the topics discussed include: Diana’s story of working as an intuitive eating practitioner without hav...2019-11-0432 min
Pursuing Private PracticeHow to Grow a Private Practice in a Small Community with Adina PearsonAdina Pearson, RD and owner of Adina Pearson Nutrition joins Jennifer for a discussion and supervision session about her path of starting a private practice in a small community with a limited number of potential referrals. With a focus on eating disorders and food struggles, Adina’s goal is achieving a sustainable client load with work-life balance as a busy mother of two. Together Jennifer and Adina explore Adina’s current marketing activities to physicians and the challenge of getting referrals and respect. They consider different ways of how Adina can approach doctors to help them...2019-10-2145 minPursuing Private PracticeHow to Grow a Private Practice in a Small Community with Adina PearsonAdina Pearson, RD and owner of Adina Pearson Nutrition joins Jennifer for a discussion and supervision session about her path of starting a private practice in a small community with a limited number of potential referrals. With a focus on eating disorders and food struggles, Adina’s goal is achieving a sustainable client load with work-life balance as a busy mother of two. Together Jennifer and Adina explore Adina’s current marketing activities to physicians and the challenge of getting referrals and respect. They consider different ways of how Adina can approach doctors to help them...2019-10-2145 min
Pursuing Private PracticeThe Intersection between Health at Every Size® and veganism with Taylor WolframTaylor Wolfram joins Jennifer McGurk on the Pursuing Private Practice podcast to talk about the intersections between Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® and veganism. Listen in as they discuss: How Taylor grew her business from part-time to full-time (and the reasons why she had to grow slow) How Health at Every Size® and ethical veganism intersect and have common core values in body autonomy and body liberation What dietitians need to know when working with clients that are ethical vegans Visit https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ to learn more about...2019-09-3031 minPursuing Private PracticeThe Intersection between Health at Every Size® and veganism with Taylor WolframTaylor Wolfram joins Jennifer McGurk on the Pursuing Private Practice podcast to talk about the intersections between Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® and veganism. Listen in as they discuss: How Taylor grew her business from part-time to full-time (and the reasons why she had to grow slow) How Health at Every Size® and ethical veganism intersect and have common core values in body autonomy and body liberation What dietitians need to know when working with clients that are ethical vegans Visit https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ to learn more about...2019-09-3031 min