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Empowering Dietitians[178] Bonus Series - Hustle Culture as a Dietitian EntrepreneurNote: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
Hustle culture is easy to get caught up in, especially as a dietitian entrepreneur - even if you try hard to avoid it. In this episode, originally aired as episode 117 during season 4, host Jess Romola shares her unscripted account of her own brush with hustle culture to normalize the process of identifying "slips" and misalignments, and making intentional choices to bring our decisions back...2024-04-2128 min
Empowering Dietitians[172] Bonus Series - Introverts & Empaths: How to Thrive in DieteticsNote: Empowering Dietitians is on a Maternity Leave hiatus January - April 2024. During this time, we will be re-airing top episodes of the show with new intros, updates, and insights.
As a dietitian living in an extroverted world, you may wonder if your introversion or empathy will get in the way of your career. In this episode, originally aired as episode 87 during Season 3, host Jess Romola chats through the biases present in how we define and treat these traits, how they can benefit our work, and how to care for yourself in a world...2024-03-0328 min
Empowering Dietitians[160] Will Kids Change My Career Goals? with Laura Jean, APD [CW: pregnancy & parenting]CW: pregnancy & parenting
The decision to have kids can be a difficult one - particularly when we start to consider how it will change our lives. Will our career goals change? How will our identities be impacted? Fellow dietitian and mom of 3, Laura Jean, joins host Jess Romola as they both share their experiences and insights into this matter.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/charge-your-worth
To learn more about the supp...2023-11-2642 min
Empowering Dietitians[159] Dietitian Job Search TipsTrying to land a new job as a dietitian can be challenging - from ghosted applications to dead-end interviews, and everything in between. In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host Jess Romola shares her top 10 tips from her own dietitian job search earlier this year to help you feel more confident and less alone.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[016] Confident Salary Negotiation with Stacey Dunn-Emke: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/confident-salary-negotiation
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her...2023-11-1912 min
Empowering Dietitians[158] Running a Business with ADHD with Tayler Silfverduk, RDNStandard business advice for dietitians is rooted in a neurotypical mindset, and neurodivergent dietitian entrepreneurs - including those with diagnosed or suspected ADHD - are being left behind. Fellow dietitian and ADHD business coach, Tayler Silfverduk, joins host Jess Romola to discuss how ADHD impacts dietitians in alli sectors of work, especially business, and what we can do to lean into how our brains function instead of trying to force ourselves into a neurotypical box.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject: www...2023-11-1235 min
Empowering Dietitians[157] Problems with Social Media ActivismIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast (Shorts), dietitian supervisor & host Jess Romola guides you through reflection questions and affirmations for grounding yourself in your values during times of strife and crisis - particularly when it comes to social media activism and boundaries. Listen in for all of the nuance, all of the compassion, and all of the perspective you need to root your decisions on how to use and consume social media ethically and sustainably - on your own terms - after a big event shakes the world.
If you liked this...2023-11-0509 min
Empowering Dietitians[156] The Dietitian Licensure Compact: What You Need to KnowThe ability to practice across state lines is one of U.S. registered dietitians' biggest frustrations. The CDR is working on new legislation that would form an interstate licensure compact for the profession, but will it actually accomplish what it claims to? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, dietitian supervisor and host Jess Romola will walk you through everything you need to know about licensure compacts in general, plus the specifics of the one being drafted for dietitians.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[089] Practicing Across State Lines: What's...2023-10-2924 min
WRK & WINBalancing Business and Social Change with Romola RatnamRomola Ratnam is the Senior Vice President and Head of Impact, Inclusion, and Advocacy at Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company known for fostering some of the most dynamic storytellers, brands, and live events. At Endeavor, Romola is responsible for all corporate social responsibility initiatives, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, and leveraging the company's vast network to drive social change. This includes the development of Endeavor Impact, the company's social impact brand, and the realignment of the Endeavor Foundation to support industry inclusion. Before her role at Endeavor, Romola served as the Director of Corporate and Sp...2023-10-2535 min
Empowering Dietitians[155] More Than a Logo - Dietitian Branding with Jenn Baswick, RD MHScProfessional branding is about so much more than pretty colors and a fancy logo - and fellow dietitian and part time web designer Jenn Baswick joins host Jess Romola to chat all about it. Tune in to learn why branding is so important, what it actually entails, and how you can get started - whether you plan to hire out or go the DIY route.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[149] Dietitian Website 101 with Whitney Bateson: www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/dietitian-website-101
To learn more about Nourished b...2023-10-2245 min
Empowering Dietitians[154] Dietitian Conferences: Reflection & Follow-UpAttending a conference is only half of the experience. What you do after a professional or networking based event can be just as important, if not moreso. In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, dietitian supervisor and host Jess Romola guides you through questions and insights to have a stronger follow-up following a dietitian conference or networking event.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[152] How to Prep for FNCE (or Any Other dietitian Conference): www.empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/prep-for-fnce
To learn more about Empowering Dietitians a...2023-10-1508 min
Empowering Dietitians[153] Work Travel Tips for PregnancyCW: pregnancy
Traveling while pregnant as a dietitian? While this is, admittedly, a niche topic, with over 93% of dietitians identifying as women, and not a lot of social or professional supports in place for navigating pregnancy while also trying to maintain "professionalism," it is not as uncommon of a challenge members of our profession must face. Listen in as host and dietitian supervisor Jess Romola shares her top strategies for traveling safely, confidently, and comfortably (well, as comfortably as possible...) no matter what trimester you're in. Oh, and as a spoiler alert...yeah, there's a reason Jess...2023-10-0523 min
Empowering Dietitians[152] How to Prep for FNCE (or Any Other Dietitian Conference)Going to a large professional conference without a plan can, honestly, be a waste. It's not uncommon to get there, feel overwhelmed, try to do all of the things, and return home feeling like you didn't really get out of it what you had been hoping for. So whether you're attending FNCE or WIND this weekend, or want to file this away for a future conference, listen in to this episode as dietitian supervisor and host Jess Romola guides you through questions and perspectives to help you feel clear, focused, confidence, and aligned with your values and goals...ahead...2023-10-0109 min
Empowering Dietitians[151] What to Do About Dietitian ApathyHave you ever struggled with a lack of motivation as a dietitian? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola helps you reflect on the difference between pushing yourself from a place of hustle and judgment, versus pushing yourself from a place of compassion, nurturing, and care. Rejecting hustle culture means rejecting black-and-white thinking, including how we think about rest and motivation.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[036] When to Push Yourself vs When to Rest as a Dietitian: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ZfvjZtfXnEBPe2...2023-09-2410 min
Empowering Dietitians[150] Changes to CDR's CEU Provider Policy for DietitiansDid you know CDR is making big changes to their CEU policies in 2024? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers an overview of what changes are taking effect, how they will impact us as CEU providers and consumers, and where you can go to learn more and feel prepared for this new policy implementation.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[131] A Guide to Becoming a Dietitian CEU Provider: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rDwVvtFmGNtj3Cbj3ye7R
Resources...2023-09-1729 min
Empowering Dietitians[149] Dietitian Website 101 with Whitney Bateson, MPH RDAnyone else feel totally overwhelmed by the idea of website design, strategy, and investment?? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with fellow dietitian and website strategist Whitney Bateson all about the dos and don'ts of creating functional and profitable websites for our services.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[088] Building a Business That Works for You with Orly Wachter: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BaD1abbQurxwFkVIltHGR
Want to learn about websites from Whitney? Register for her...2023-09-1040 min
Empowering Dietitians[148] Easing into the Fall Equinox for DietitiansSeptember ushers in Fall in the Northern hemisphere and with it, if we aren't careful, a heaping pile of hustle culture. In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola helps you transition from Summer to Fall more easefully with a series of reflection questions and affirmations meant to align your work and life with seasonal shifts. For more on the Fall Equinox, check out Jess' upcoming workshop (below).
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[124] Move Over Circadian, Let's Talk About Infradian Rhythms: https://open.spotify...2023-09-0307 min
Empowering Dietitians[147] The Difference Between Charity & Justice with Alissa Rumsey, MS, RD, CDN, CSCSAs a dietitian you may have heard of social justice...but what about economic justice? In this episode of the podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is joined by guest Alissa Rumsey, a fellow dietitian passionate about breaking capitalist exploitation in dietetics and working towards economic justice in her own nutrition business. Alissa shares tips and insights, along with others you can learn from if you're interested in continuing in this space.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I Reject: https://open.spotify...2023-08-2737 min
Empowering Dietitians[146] Community or Cult: How Dietetics Spaces Blur The LineHave you ever felt like groups, communities, or gatherings within dietetics can sometimes feel a bit...off? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola helps you reflect on the communities you've experienced within the field, identifying concerning warning signs of cult-like behaviors that can seep into "community" spaces without us realizing it. By building awareness around unhealthy group dynamics, we can start to change the culture of the profession for the better.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[101] Not Feeling the Love in the...2023-08-2012 min
Empowering Dietitians[145] Decentering without Shame for the HAES DietitianHave you ever felt "left out" of non-diet nutrition spaces? Weighed down by the guilt and shame of your privilege? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola makes the nuanced distinction between growth-promoting discomfort (decentering ourselves, acknowledging the need for equity, etc.) and shame-based matrydom, along with some of the important ways a predominantly white, thin profession has influenced the culture and vibe of "inclusive" spaces in dietetics.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[006] Exploring Thin Privilege as a Dietitian: https://open.spotify.com...2023-08-1324 min
Empowering Dietitians[144] How Do You Define Success as a Dietitian?We've been taught to conflate success with financial security, but what if that's just sneaky internalized capitalism and hustle culture at play? In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host & dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers reflection questions and affirmations to help you differentiate between professional success and having your needs met - without the hustle messaging.
If you liked this episode, you may also like...[123] My Launch Failed - Now What? https://open.spotify.com/episode/42BqiaguqsaYrJBRWFZZG5?si=Q2es-H70TfCJfcX3sDrNTQ
To learn more about Empowering...2023-08-0609 min
Empowering Dietitians[143] How to Find Your "Enough" as a Dietitian While Valuing GrowthIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast: Shorts, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your relationship to concepts like growth, scarcity, and "enough." Is it possible to value growth and personal development without getting tied down by a scarcity based mindset? Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week.
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[077] Embracing Abundance and Messiness with Madeline Lasell: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2023-07-3010 min
Empowering Dietitians[142] Finding Community as a Dietitian with Adrien Paczosa, RD, LD, CEDS-SIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Adrien Paczosa,
the Chief Clinical Officer of Nourish, to chat about community as a dietitian – what barriers get in the way of us finding community for ourselves and our patients, how we can navigate those barriers to cultivate stronger communities (yes, even if we’re introverts), and how community is often that thing that we don’t realize how much we need until we find it.
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[085] Facing...2023-07-2336 minEmpowering Dietitians[141] Individuality "versus" Community: Do Dietitians Really Need to Choose?In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola discusses the nuance of individuality "versus" community - does embracing a systems-based, community focused approach mean erasure of you as an individual? Does valuing your unique identity as a dietitian mean you have to also value rugged individualism? Jess discusses the major pitfalls of society's often binary take on this topic, how it impacts us as dietitians, and what perspective she prefers to take, instead.
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[101] Not Feeling the Love...2023-07-1629 min
Empowering Dietitians[140] Are You Boxed Into a Label That Doesn't Fit You?In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on the labels you use to form your identity, the contradictory and messy nature of our humanity, and how comfortable you feel letting yourself be a whole human. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week.
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[052] Feeling Comfortable Being Yourself: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/052-july-reflections-feeling-comfortable-being-yourself/id1511399408?i=1000529946251
[099...2023-07-0909 min
Empowering Dietitians[139] Celebrating Summer Solstice as a DietitianIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your goals for the year and how the recent summer solstice impacts our energy, motivation, work, and lives. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week. Note: There will not be a new episode released next week. Tune back in on July 9th, when weekly episodes will resume!
Liked this episode? Check out the upcoming Empowering Dietitians Summer...2023-06-2507 min
Empowering Dietitians[138] The Importance of Play as an Adult DietitianIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your relationship with "play" as an adult - unproductive, unstructured play. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week. Note: There will not be a new episode released next week. Tune back in on June 25th!
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[080] From Burnout Toward Joy with Marissa Sharkey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2023-06-1110 min
Empowering Dietitians[137] Stepping Back from Dietetics with Bonnie Green, RDNIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Bonnie Green (she/they), a former Empowering Dietitians supervisee. Bonnie is a yoga teacher, caregiver, artist, and non-practicing RDN. She became an RDN in 2018 after completing a clinical internship in Detroit, MI. She has worked in many areas of the field, from clinical to mental health, community, and private practice. In this episode, Jess and Bonnie chat about Bonnie's decision to take a break from dietetics, how much being a dietitian can consume our identities (and how challenging it can be...2023-06-0547 minEmpowering Dietitians[136] Is it time for a technology intervention, dietitian?In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola offers a series of questions to help you reflect on your relationship with technology, the activities you gravitate toward to fill your downtime, and what fills you up outside of your work. Listen in not only for thought-provoking questions, but also a series of affirmations to inspire you throughout the week.
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[096] Lazy isn't a dirty word: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/096-lazy-isnt-a-dirty-word/id1511399408?i=1000570179992
[124] Move over circadian; let's...2023-05-2810 minEmpowering Dietitians[135] Should dietitians be using ChatGPT and AI?In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola discusses AI and ChatGPT and how it relates to our work as dietitians. Listen in for the conversation that's missing from a lot of Facebook debates on the subject - not whether or not AI will take dietitians' jobs, or some pervasive judgement that if you don't start using AI now, you'll be left behind. Rather, Jess covers what many aren't - what are the ethical implications of AI? What is our responsibility as conscious consumers of breaking technology? And how can we make...2023-05-2125 minEmpowering Dietitians[134] Are you cultivating strong first, second, and third spaces as a dietitian?In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola premieres a new episode format: a short, reflection-heavy episode on a specific topic. Today, she's talking about our physical environment, the space we take up, and how our surroundings impact us as dietitians...and humans. Listen in for her thoughts, jot down reflection questions for yourself, and walk away with a set of affirmations to hold close to heart over the course of the week.
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[107] Dietitian introverts & empaths...2023-05-1410 minEmpowering Dietitians[133] On being a human in the room with Charlie Golightly, RD RYTIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with fellow dietitian and supervisor, Charlie Golightly. Charlie (they/them) is a queer & gender expansive dietitian who takes an intersectional, therapeutic approach to their work to support and uplift folks struggling with eating disorders. In addition to seeing courageous clients in their private practice, Moxie Mind, they offer supervision to support other brave, thoughtful dietitians who give a damn about their clients and provide affirming care. In this episode, Charlie and Jess chat about how to bring our own humanity into our...2023-05-0735 minEmpowering Dietitians[132] "Charge Your Worth" and Other Business Advice I RejectIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares some of the biggest pieces of business advice that she's rejected recently, and why she is confidently lowering her prices for the foreseeable future. She challenges popular business sound bites around money, including "Charge what you're worth," and "If they're not buying it's because they don't value it enough." Listen in for an opportunity to reflect on your own relationship with money, whether you're an entrepreneur or not, and feel more confident and aligned in your decisions moving forward.
2023-04-3026 minEmpowering Dietitians[131] A Guide to Becoming a Dietitian CEU ProviderIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola outlines the process for becoming a CEU provider for dietitians. After having gone through the process to get her course, Abundance, approved through CDR over the past year, Jess learned a lot along the way - and there's a lot she wished she had known from the start! Listen in if you're considering this either as a service or an alternative revenue stream or, if you simply want to understand the current process for what it takes to become a provider and get your...2023-04-2346 minEmpowering Dietitians[130] Body Image Counseling Confidence - What Holds Us Back? with Amanda Mittman, MS RDN LDNIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sit down with Amanda Mittman, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. Amanda is the owner of Happy Valley Nutrition in Amherst, MA, the only weight-inclusive and fat- positive group practice of Registered Dietitians in Western Massachusetts. She is also known as the Bitchin Body Image RD and supports other dietitians in feeling more confident in their body image counseling skills - which is exactly what she chats with Jess about in this episode!2023-04-1634 minEmpowering Dietitians[129] How to Step Out of Your Dietitian Comfort ZoneIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola talks about stepping out of your comfort zone, especially when it comes to attending dietitian networking events and conferences. As an introverted RD with social anxiety herself, Jess knows first hand how uncomfortable professional social situations can be, and she's developed a lot of strategies along the way for navigating them more confidently. Listen in for her top tips on how to approach the lead up to an uncomfortable situation, navigating the situation itself, and how to decompress after an uncomfortable situation ends.
2023-04-0926 minEmpowering Dietitians[128] When Everything Feels Like It's Falling ApartIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares a recent experience she had where a case of writer's block erupted into an all-out emotional roller coaster of catastrophizing in her business as a dietitian supervisor. She walks listeners through what precipitated the experience, and most importantly, how she responded to it so that she could, 8 hours later, show up confidently and compassionately for a workshop she was leading that same day.
DON'T FORGET! There are only a few weeks left to register for Jess' upcoming masterclass...2023-04-0629 min
Empowering Dietitians[127] Hear Me Roar: An Ode to Dietitian AngerIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is talking all about ANGER in the field -- what, as a dietitian, might you feel angry about? Whether it's the lack of pay and respect, how ill-prepared you felt coming out of school, social justice issues, and everything in between - there is a lot to be angry about. Jess goes through the purpose that anger serves, as well as its limitations, to help us have a better relationship with our anger, and learn how to funnel it in a more sustainable, values-aligned...2023-03-2625 minEmpowering Dietitians[126] So You Want to Start a Dietitian Podcast?In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola shares everything she knows about running a podcast as a dietitian. Decide if it's the right fit for you, learn what equipment you do (and don't!) need to get started, and get an inside look into her podcasting process & strategy.
Equipment & Platforms mentioned in this episode:
Spotify for Podcasters (formerly Anchor): www.podcasters.spotify.com
Buzzsprout Podcasting Platform: https://www.buzzsprout.com/
HyperX Quadcast Microphone: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NZZZ746/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b...2023-03-1951 minEmpowering Dietitians[125] Our Field Needs a Complete Paradigm Shift with Acacia Puddester, MHSc, RDIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is joined by fellow dietitian, Acacia Puddester. Acacia is the creator and owner of Discovering Dietetics, a company devoted to teaching Canadian Nutrition Students how to overcome the challenges of entering this competitive profession, launch a successful career and leave their self doubt at the door. In this episode, they discuss Acacia’s experience as a nutrition student and dietetic intern, how competitiveness and perfectionism get exacerbated and perpetuated in academics, and what established, practicing dietitians can do to change the culture of the fi...2023-03-1242 minEmpowering Dietitians[124] Move Over Circadian, Let's Talk About Infradian RhythmsIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola introduces the concept of "infradian" rhythms - that is, biological "clocks" and mechanisms that impact our mood, energy, and overall health...that extend beyond the 24 hour time frame of the circadian rhythm. Listen in to learn more about how you can lean into the ways that seasons and, for menstruating dietitians, the menstrual cycle both impact your work, your productivity, your bandwidth, and your life overall.
Want to learn more about leaning into cyclical living? Join Jess for her...2023-03-0525 minEmpowering Dietitians[123] My Launch Failed...Now What?In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola is discussing success and failure, both as concepts as well as through a concrete example of her own recent launch of ABUNDANCE. Listen in for, as always, her honest take on how she's processing her own "failed" launch, along with a fresh perspective on how we can destigmatize "failures" no matter how we experience them in our work as dietitians.
PLUS, the intro and outro of the episode both tease her upcoming Spring Equinox* Workshop for Dietitians - a...2023-02-2636 minEmpowering Dietitians[122] Dietitians Have Relationships with Food Too, with Hannah Saffold, RDNIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Hannah Saffold, an eating disorder dietitian, nutrition professor, and founder of The Nutrition Insight Project - a space for students and new clinicians to work on their own relationship with food and their bodies. In this episode, Jess and Hannah discuss the gaps in our field and current support systems for dietitians and students struggling with food and body image, and how we can start to unlearn the perfectionism and disordered habits often instilled in us through our education and the...2023-02-1938 minEmpowering Dietitians[121] Is The Pursuit of Abundance Keeping You Stuck in Scarcity as a Dietitian?In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola explores the concept of "abundance" - beyond a flashy feel-good hashtag and sentiment. Where does it come from, how is it manipulated by hustle culture to actually keep us stuck in the rat race, and what can we do to reclaim it in an aligned, authentic way?
PLUS, if you're looking to explore the topics of "enough-ness" and getting out of scarcity on a deeper level, this is your last week to enroll in the upcoming Empowering Dietitians course, A...2023-02-1223 minEmpowering Dietitians[120] Diet Culture is Hustle Culture in DisguiseIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola exposes the striking similarities between diet culture and hustle culture to show how our work at dismantling diet culture is only the beginning. If you've done the work to flag the diet mentality within yourself and/or your patients, learned about the patriarchal, capitalist, and supremacist roots of diet culture, and are passionate about healing your or others' relationships with food and body...maybe it's time to start applying that same work to your ability to reject hustle culture.
...2023-02-0529 minEmpowering Dietitians[119] Let's talk about money scarcity as dietitiansIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down to unpack the hold that money has over us as dietitians. It's certainly a hot button topic, with feeling underpaid being a top pain point for many in the field, and an economic climate that is leaving a lot of us feeling, well...scarce and uncertain. Yet despite all of that scarcity, very few dietitians hold wealth or money as a core value. So why, then, does it seem to dominate all of our decisions? And how can we learn to have...2023-01-2932 minEmpowering Dietitians[118] The System is Busted - Now What? A Conversation on Innovation with Stephanie ClairmontIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola sits down with Stephanie Clairmont, retired registered dietitian and owner of The Leveraged Practice, to discuss the issues with the healthcare industry directly contributing to dietitian burnout, and what we can do about it. You can hear in this episode how the two of us approach the issues we see in the field differently, and how there is plenty of space for both of us to support dietitians - in fact, our field is stronger because dietitians have multiple support options!
2023-01-2238 minEmpowering Dietitians[117] My Brush with Hustle Culture as a Dietitian EntrepreneurIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola hits the record button without any script or notes to share about her recent "brush" with hustle culture -- how she found herself, despite being known amongst dietitians as the one who's "so good at opting out of hustle culture" falling back into that hustle mindset without meaning to. She goes through exactly how she responded to the situation, and emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and detaching from perfection in this work.
PLUS, if you catch this when it...2023-01-1527 minEmpowering Dietitians[116] How to Set Anti-Hustle New Year's Resolutions, Goals, & Intentions for 2023In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola introduces season 4 of the show with a continuation from Episode 115, all about the hustle and overwhelm she got caught up in 2022. Jess catches listeners up on her process for goal setting, including revisiting her values and shifting her approach to further reject the hustle culture from the year before. Listen in to gain inspiration for yourself to shift your perspective in 2023 to embrace that anti-hustle lifestyle!
PLUS, Jess chats all about her upcoming masterclass, F*ck Hustle Culture: Foundations...2023-01-0828 min
The Meaning of Health PodcastEpisode 78 - Ageing and Cognitive Decline with Prof Romola BucksWe sit down with Prof Romola Bucks in the studio for a chat about her work over the years and her current roles. Romola is currently the Pro Vice Chancellor of Health and Medical Research at UWA and has a background in neuropsychology and has focussed a lot of her practice and research on cognitive decline with ageing, as well as the impact that sleep issues have on cognitive decline. In recent times Romola has also taken up a position as Director of the Raine Study, a long-running birth cohort study that has been going for over 30 years and counting...2022-12-091h 08Empowering Dietitians[115] Season 3's a Wrap! Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead Toward 2023In this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola wraps up season 3 of the show with a reflection of the year in preparation to look ahead to set goals for 2023. Whether you call them new year's resolutions, intentions, or goals (or maybe even nothing at all because you usually don't set them!!) the very first step is often an overlooked one - and that's reflection. So while November may seem a little early to be chatting through goals, it's actually a fantastic time to take a step back and reflect on how 2022 has...2022-11-2725 minEmpowering Dietitians[114] How to Pitch (& Be Pitched To!) Without Being an A**holeIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola chats through one of the things that she was definitely not taught in school: how to network, pitch, and make requests compassionately and effectively. Because this isn't something we are taught as dietitians, at least not typically in our formal undergrad or internship training, it can feel intimidating, and it can be easy to have our best intentions land...well, not as we intended...with the person we're contacting. So how do we, as dietitians, better build connections and ask for support from other...2022-11-2028 minEmpowering Dietitians[113] How dietitians can advocate for more respect, value, and compensation with Sara Griffin, MS, RDN, CNSCJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Sara Griffin, owner and founder of the company Edge Nutrition, dedicated to supporting other dietitians looking to boost their confidence in nutrition support. Sara was previously on the show back in 2021 (see below!), and is back now to not only update us on how she has grown and evolved as a practitioner -- but also to chat through her passion for client and professional advocacy. For all of the dietitians who feel undervalued and underpaid, and are frustrated with the field...2022-11-1346 minEmpowering Dietitians[112] Drama within dietetics: weight loss vs weight inclusive careIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola builds on the conversation from last week's episode (see below if you missed it!) by addressing how we respond to other dietitians who are practicing in a way that we disagree with. While there are many issues in our field that can spike in-fighting, arguing, and out-right bullying, none lately seem quite as divisive as the debate between weight centric (/weight-normative or "pro" weight loss) care vs. weight inclusive care -- and while Jess has discussed these issues periodically on the podcast in the...2022-11-0630 minEmpowering Dietitians[111] Why that "dietitian vs nutritionist" Instagram post isn't helping usIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola addresses one of the biggest frustrations within the profession of dietetics: the sheer number of people who are not dietitians who insist on doling out nutrition advice. While some of this advice is innocuous, and some actually legitimate, a lot of it flies in the face of what we, as dietitians, know to be true and helpful -- yet they're the ones receiving all of the attention and respect instead of us, and it pisses us off, right?? In this episode, Jess shares her...2022-10-3028 minEmpowering Dietitians[110] What We Wish We'd Known Earlier in Our Careers with Shani Jordan-Goldman, MS RD CDCESJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Shani Jordan-Goldman, a fellow dietitian and the owner of Nutrition Cheat Sheets, a company devoted to supported new RDs in the ways Shani wished she'd had available to her when she was starting out. In this episode, the two dietitians chat about their experiences as students and new dietitians, their genius plan to start their own internship to do things differently (maybe some day!), and the changes they want to see in the profession moving forward.
...2022-10-2334 minEmpowering Dietitians[109] True Collaboration: A Crossover Episode with Empowering Dietitians, Dietitian Values, and The Dietitian CollaborativeJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Celestina Brunetti and Laura Jean, two fellow dietitians and podcasters in their own right. Jess, Celestina, and Laura are joining up for a true collaboration opportunity unlike any other, and to tell you more about it, they've recorded a cross-over episode to air on all three of their shows. In this episode, these three dietitians chat through their vision for the Conversation Corner they've created together, the trouble with most traditional "collaborative" spaces in dietetics, and their hope for creating a...2022-10-1654 minEmpowering Dietitians[108] Listener Question Part 2 - Burnout Takes HOW Long to Recover From?!Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast responds to a listener question about burnout, motivation, and creating a routine when building a business while working from home. This episode is the second in a two-part answer, with this week's episode about the realistic timeline for burnout recovery, with personal anecdotes and hard-hitting reflection questions to cultivate the self-compassion you'll need to navigate this period of your life and career. If you missed last week's episode, it's linked below, though you don't have to watch it before tuning into this one!
2022-10-0927 minEmpowering Dietitians[107] Listener Question Part 1: Routines, Motivation, and Building a Business from HomeJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast responds to a listener question about burnout, motivation, and creating a routine when building a business while working from home. This episode will be the first part of a two-part answer, with this week's episode addressing the idea of boundaries, routines, and how in a capitalist society we often feel pressured to have routines...even when they may not be serving or benefiting us. Jess draws parallels between the urge to have routines along with our fear of rest, and some of the fears our clients have...2022-10-0232 minEmpowering Dietitians[106] More Than "Just" A Dietitian with Jessy Griffel, RD LN CNSCJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Jessy Griffel, a Montana-based outpatient oncology dietitian and graduate of The Empowering Dietitians Group Program. In this episode, Jessy shares how lost she felt when enrolling in the group program earlier this year - and how she went from questioning her entire career, to being able to set boundaries, make a big career change, and align her work with her core values and the priorities she has in life. Making these changes allowed Jessy to make space in her life for...2022-09-2532 min
Leadership is Female103. Greater Impact with Romola Ratnam, SVP and Head of Impact and Inclusion at EndeavorRomola Ratnam, SVP and Head of Impact and Inclusion at Endeavor
Instagram - @romola__
https://www.linkedin.com/in/romola-ratnam-41624927/
Quote: “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” Voltaire
Song: Afrobeats Hits Playlist
Top 4 Takeaways:
Follow the advice of Sheryl Sandberg, when you get a chance to board the rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. The position you are first offered might not be perfect but it’s an in. Take it, do your best, and promote from within.
When building, always start with the s...2022-09-2039 minEmpowering Dietitians[105] Using Embodiment & Somatic Work as a Dietitian with Elyssa Toomey, RDN, CEDS-S, RYTJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Elyssa Toomey, a registered dietitian, certified eating disorder specialist & supervisor, and registered yoga teacher. Elyssa works with both nutrition clients, using a weight inclusive and Intuitive Eating approach, as well as with fellow dietitians in clinical supervision. In this episode, Elyssa shares how trauma sensitive mindfulness, somatic, and embodiment work can benefit both nutrition clients and dietitians.
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-Episode 79, Are You a Fixer Dietitian? https://empoweringdietitians.com...2022-09-1839 minEmpowering Dietitians[104] One Right Way: White Supremacy Culture in DieteticsIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola addresses a frustration that has been coming up for many of the dietitians in her supervision programs - the idea that there is "one right way" to do...pretty much anything, as a dietitian. From coaches touting their Proven Frameworks that we follow diligently to build the business of our dreams only to feel disappointed or disconnected, to being tempted by promotions because they're "the next logical step" in your career even when they don't align with your personal values and goals...there are...2022-09-1135 minEmpowering Dietitians[103] Yes, I'm a Weight Inclusive Dietitian...But No, You Do Not Need to Be To Work with Me - Here's WhyIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, dietitian supervisor and host Jess Serdikoff Romola talks about the conflicting advice she has received from business coaches on whether or not she should exclusively work with intuitive eating, non-diet, or weight inclusive dietitians in her supervision business - and how it took her stepping back from the external opinions, reflecting on it herself, and talking it through in her own supervision to feel clear and confident in her decision. Jess talks through why she continues to work with dietitians regardless of how they label their practice, provides reflection points for...2022-09-0426 minEmpowering Dietitians[102] The Elephant in the Room: Dietitians with Eating Disorders & Disordered EatingIn this episode of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, host and dietitian supervisor Jess Serdikoff Romola addresses an issue that is often swept under the rug in the field: practitioners who, themselves, struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating. For too long, The Academy has either denied the existence of this issue or, more recently, claimed there is nothing to be done about it. Jess has been told repeatedly not to discuss it, that it wasn't appropriate, all the while seeing the impact the secrecy and shame was having on her colleagues...and herself. She talks in this episode about...2022-08-2840 minEmpowering Dietitians[101] Not Feeling the Love in the Dietetics Community? Here's WhyJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, talks about the concept of community within dietetics - why do so many community support options fall short? Why do so many dietitians continue to feel isolated and alone? Jess answers these questions and, perhaps even more importantly, what we can do about it - in this episode.
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-Episode 3, Finding Community within Dietetics with Elena Kunicki: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/003-elena-kunicki
-Episode 12, Collaboration Over Competition with Jo Konecny [now Jo White]: https...2022-08-2119 minEmpowering Dietitians[100] Celebrating the 100th Episode & 2 Years of PodcastingJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is celebrating the 100th episode by reflecting on clips from the top five episodes, from the past 2+ years of the show. Listener favorites are highlighted alongside new insights, reflections, and perspectives.
If you liked this episode, you may also like the full episodes featured in this one:
-Episode 1, The Empowering Dietitians Journey: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/001-the-empowering-dietitians-journey
-Episode 9, The Other Side of Clinical with Stephanie Schwartz: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/009-stephanie-schwartz
-Episode 16, Confident Salary Negotiation with Stacey Dunn-Emke: https://empoweringdietitians.com...2022-08-1436 minEmpowering Dietitians[099] Using Human Design to Improve Your Career & Life with Celestina Brunetti, RDN LDJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in this episode by Celestina Brunetti, a U.S. dietitian currently living abroad in Germany while building and nurturing her business, The Dietitian Collaborative. Celestina works diligently to show dietitians not only the true magic of actual community support (without the judgment & competition), but also the transformative power of harnessing your unique gifts, personality, and Human Design when making professional decisions. If you have been feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or out of alignment as a dietitian - this episode is for you!
2022-08-0737 minEmpowering Dietitians[098] Let's Change the Process to Become a DietitianJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, addresses a topic that dietitians have some pretty heated opinions about -- the process that it takes to become a dietitian. From undergrad, to the internship, to a new masters requirement in the U.S., there are a lot of (expensive) hoops to jump through, and many dietitians feel they don't actually prepare them adequately for the work and demands they face in the field. Listen in to Jess's take on the roots of these grievances, and the changes we need to make as a profession to...2022-07-3125 min
Empowering Dietitians[097] Freelancing as a Dietitian with Julia Zakrzewski, RDJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Julia Zakrzewski, fellow dietitian and founder of the Freelance Dietitian. In this episode, Julia shares her story of realizing she was actually deeply unhappy in what was, on paper, a great job -- and how the pandemic helped her find a passion for freelance work instead. Jess and Julia chat about freelancing work as a dietitian, and how Julia has recently started supporting other dietitians interested in this type of work, as well. To connect more with Julia, follow her on...2022-07-2428 minEmpowering Dietitians[096] Lazy Isn't a Dirty WordJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, continues her conversation around her recent 2-week break from podcasting by explaining more about the intentions she set for her time off. Listen in to understand why Jess responded to potential early burnout with rest (when she's also adamant that rest is NOT a solution to burnout), the epiphany she's been coming to terms with about her work ethic over the past year, and why she rejects the idea that "laziness" is something to feel guilty about.
If you liked this episode...2022-07-1732 minEmpowering Dietitians[095] Trauma with a Little T & Needing a BreakJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, explains why she took a 2-week break from the podcast (spoiler: it has to do with burnout). Listen in to learn about one of the biggest reasons many dietitians don't respond to early warning signs of burnout, all through the lens of vulnerability as Jess transparently shares what 2022 has felt like behind the scenes at Empowering Dietitians.
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-Episode 36,When to Push vs When to Rest: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/036-push-vs-rest
-Episode 73, Could You Be Burnt O...2022-07-1025 minEmpowering Dietitians[094] Burnout & White Supremacy Culture: The Unspoken LinkJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, explores one of the true root causes of dietitian burnout: white supremacy culture. What IS white supremacy culture? What are the values, or characteristics, associated with it? How do those characteristics influence burnout culture in the field? This conversation may feel uncomfortable, and may seem to be taboo, but it is a crucial path to having any hope of ending burnout within dietetics, for good.
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-Episode 35, NNM, The Academy, & The Patriarchy - A Growth-Focused Look...2022-06-1927 minEmpowering Dietitians[093] Transitioning to Outpatient Oncology with Stephanie Schwartz, MS RD CDNJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Stephanie Schwartz, a clinical outpatient oncology dietitian in NYC (and the dietitian behind the Instagram account, @thatdietitianlife). In this episode, Stephanie updates Jess on her recent transition from inpatient to outpatient work - how she navigated the imposter thoughts that started cropping up, what almost stopped her from making the switch, and what the change in specialty and facility has been like. To connect more with Stephanie, follow her on Instagram, @thatdietitianlife.
If you liked this...2022-06-1243 minEmpowering Dietitians[092] Supervision Spotlight: Scarcity Mindset with Kourtney Johnson, RD LDJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by current Empowering Dietitians client, Kourtney Johnson for a new "Supervision Spotlight" series. Listen in to an actual mini supervision session between Jess and Kourtney to get an inside look of what supervision can look like, and the types of challenges it can help dietitians address. In this episode, Kourtney shares how she has been struggling with scarcity mindset in her business when client inquiries slow down, and together they work through different shifts and strategies she can try to prioritize fulfillment...2022-06-0535 minEmpowering Dietitians[091] From Bariatrics to Intuitive Eating with Anyea Lovette, MS RD LDJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by current Empowering Dietitians client, Anyea Lovette. In this episode, Anyea shares about her background in bariatrics, including how, and why, she has been transitioning over the past year to a weight inclusive, Intuitive Eating approach. Together, Jess and Anyea discuss how Anyea has navigated both the imposter thoughts and strong emotions that go along with learning about intuitive eating 15 years into her career, and how she's had to shift her counseling technique from what she was used to in the bariatric...2022-05-2935 minEmpowering Dietitians[090] Speaking Out About What You Believe InJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, discusses the controversial decision to speak out about a political issue in professional circles. How do you decide which issues, and which situations, are appropriate? Can it hurt your career? How do you make decisions that are aligned with your unique values, beliefs, and practice? Jess will be answering all of these questions, and more, using her own decision to speak out on abortion access through Empowering Dietitians this past month.
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-Episode 33...2022-05-2238 minEmpowering Dietitians[089] Practicing Across State Lines: What's Actually Legal?Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, discuses RD state licensure laws in the U.S. and how they affect dietitians across the nation. In this episode, she touches on different definitions of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) by state, common loopholes used in spite of state licensure laws, and ethical considerations that apply with the RD credential.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 37, Should RDs be Able to Use Their Credentials However They Want?: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/037-cdr-credential-misuse
-Episode 58, Building Confidence Through Professional...2022-05-1531 minEmpowering Dietitians[088] Building a Business That Works for You with Orly Wachter, MS RDJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Orly Wachter, registered dietitian, business coach, and creator of Health Pro to CEO. In this episode, Jess and Orly chat about how to stand out in a sea of entrepreneurial dietitians, aligning your values with your work, and staying true to yourself even in some of the most professional aspects of your life. For more information on Orly's work, You can connect with Orly on Facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/healthpro2ceo), by listening to her own podcast, Health Pro to...2022-05-0832 minEmpowering Dietitians[087] Introverts & Empaths: How to Thrive in DieteticsJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, chats about being introverted and empathic as an RD, and how you can use these qualities to thrive. In this episode, she discusses controversy in defining these terms, advantages and disadvantages of having these qualities in the field of dietetics, and how to benefit from these qualities within a society that is not geared towards all kinds of people.
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-Episode 18, How to Embrace Discomfort and Boost Confidence!: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/018-embrace-discomfort
...2022-05-0127 minEmpowering Dietitians[086] Self-Disclosure: How Much is Too Much?Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, speaks about the roles of self-disclosure and vulnerability in the field of dietetics. In this episode, she discusses what disclosure is (and when it is appropriate), how to use disclosure and vulnerability as an aid to building trust with clients, and how to balance vulnerability in the professional world, using examples from her own personal experience with having a social media presence.
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-Episode 29, January 2021 Reflections: Boundaries: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/029-january-2021-reflections
...2022-04-2440 minEmpowering Dietitians[085] Facing Fear in Business with Adrien Paczosa, RD, LD, CEDRD-SJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Adrien Paczosa, a Texas-based dietitian who not only runs a successful group private practice, iLiveWell; she also runs a successful business coaching program for dietitians, Fearless Practitioners. In this episode, Jess and Adrien chat about how Adrien manages both busy businesses, tops tips for approaching hiring out for help as a solopreneur, and how to build a business part time while working a job that's draining you. For more information on Adrien's work, check out https://ilivewellnutrition.com/ and https://fearlesspractitioners...2022-04-1736 minEmpowering Dietitians[084] Rest Is NOT a Solution to BurnoutJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, pulls the curtain back on burnout amongst dietitians. In this episode, she discusses the top misconceptions around burnout (including that rest is the primary treatment recommendation), WHY we as a society and profession continue to promote an unsustainable solution to this growing problem in the field, and what we need to focus on instead if we want to truly recover from, and prevent burnout moving forward.
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-Episode 67, Facing Fear with Anafer Barrera: https...2022-04-0327 minEmpowering Dietitians[082] Confident Communication Skills with Barb Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FANDJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Barbara J. Mayfield, MS RDN LD FAND, an expert in nutrition communication and author of the book, Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide (available for purchase for 14 CEUs!). In this episode, they discuss communication skills as a current gap in the field, the importance of engaging your audience (whether that's an audience of 500, or of 1!), and why developing a "signature style" is important for your work.
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-Episode 64, Imperfect Action & A Big Announcement: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/064-imperfect-action
-Episode 72, From Frazzled to Focused: How Supervision Empowered Amanda Mittman: https://e...2022-03-1328 minEmpowering Dietitians[080] From Burnout toward Joy with Marissa Sharkey, RDJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Marissa Sharkey, a clinical critical care dietitian and Founding Member of the Empowering Dietitians Group Program. Marissa shares her experience with pandemic-related burnout, why she believes supervision is one of the most important support options a dietitian can invest in, and how she's been prioritizing joy. If you're interested in being in the next cohort of the group program, enrollment opens this week!
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 67, Facing Fear with Anafer Barrera...2022-03-0635 minEmpowering Dietitians[079] Are You a "Fixer" Dietitian?Jess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast reflects this month on the topic of "being with" discomfort rather than jumping right into fixing mode. She discusses how dietitians are trained to be fixers by the profession and society, the consequences of gravitating toward fixing, and how to shift into a different state of mind for improved fulfillment as a dietitian.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 8, A Conversation About "Doing" vs "Being": https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/008-june-reflections
-Episode 66, Lessons Learned on the Road: https...2022-02-2744 minEmpowering Dietitians[078] Addressing Animosity Amongst ColleaguesJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, addresses a listener question about ethics, and how we treat one another as dietitians. In this episode she discusses ethical market research, how to form a strong ethical identity, WHY so many dietitians experience conflicts with one another...and what we can do about it. If you're ready to embrace abundance and collaboration, this one's for you.
If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 12, Collaboration over Competition with Jo Konecny (White): https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/012-jo-konecny
2022-02-2048 minEmpowering Dietitians[077] Embracing Abundance & Messiness with Madeline Lasell, MPH RD LD CDCESJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Madeline Lasell, a dietitian and former Empowering Dietitians client, who shares her journey bringing her work into better alignment with her values over the past year, how she's come to embrace abundance over scarcity, and the process it took for her to gain clarity and confidence in her future vision as a dietitian. You can connect with Maddy on Instagram @cooking.in.color!
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If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 36, When to Push vs When to Rest as a Dietitian: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/036-push-vs-rest
-Episode 57, Stress, Rest, and Self-Trust: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/057-august-2021-reflections
-Episode 71, Ready or Not Here's 2022 (Ho...2022-01-301h 04Empowering Dietitians[074] On Core Beliefs & Confidence with Dr. Lara Zibarras, PhD, CPsycholJess Serdikoff Romola, dietitian supervisor and host of The Empowering Dietitians Podcast, is joined in today's episode by Dr. Lara Zibarras, a UK-based psychologist and food freedom coach. Together, they discuss the concept of core beliefs -- what they are, and how they relate not only to our work with clients but also to the inner work we do with ourselves.
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If you liked this episode, you may also like:
-Episode 50, 5 Time-Based Reasons You're Burnt Out
-Episode 54, Avoiding Burnout in Group Practice: https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/054-group-practice-burnout
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Soleil SpotlightRomola LucasFounder of the Caribbean Film Academy and Director of Third Horizon Film Festival ( one of the best festivals in the world) we have Romola Lucas with us. From marine biologist and geologist to now lawyer, and film producer. Romola's story of perseverance proves to us that you really can do it all! Starting with her childhood in Guyana with its white sand and brown water and moving through. And she also introduced us to our new favorite drink - swank! Third Horizon Film Festival is an annual celebration of the Caribbean, its diaspora and other marginalized and under...2021-06-241h 09
The WorkRomola Ratnam: Passion for Change and SportsToday we have Romola Ratnam, SVP of Social Impact at Endeavor on The Work. And she is a force!
Romola constantly creates a changing impact in the sports and entertainment industry. She works across athletes and celebrities to make a difference across the world!
Romola talks to us about the first time she realized that she was not white and how it made a strong impact on her childhood and upbringing.
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Switchblade Sisters‘Border’ with Actor and ‘Amulet’ Director Romola GaraiCalling in from a hotel in Greece, we have the phenomenally talented actor and director Romola Garai on the show this week. She’s chosen to discuss Ali Abbasi’s 2018 troll romance, Border. Romola opens up about the creative process and how every actor is striving to be truly seen by a director. She chats about the difficulty she had finding the perfect house for her new film Amulet, and how she wishes she’d started looking for it the moment she began writing the script. She and April also talk at length about the unusual, yet beautiful, sex scene...2020-08-0654 min
Scarred For LifeEpisode 42: Amulet Director Romola Garai Stops By to Chat the Horrors of Adulthood with An Awfully Big Adventure (1995)Not every horrific, childhood-destroying moment comes from a horror movie. Director Romola Garai stopped by to chat about her debut film Amulet. It's a nasty and weird little Gothic horror story that subverts expectations the entire time. SPOILER CHAT: If you haven't seen Amulet yet, skip ahead at 17:41 to 26:23 to miss details about the ending.When Romola was a kid, she was introduced to the not horror movie An Awfully Big Adventure and the combination of youth, sexual politics and...well, general ickiness left a scar. We talk Alan Rickman, the monstrous human Hugh Grant plays and why Romola shouts, "...2020-07-271h 10
Immerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookRomola Audiobook by George EliotListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 450240
Title: Romola
Author: George Eliot
Narrator: Lucy Scott
Format: Unabridged
Length: 22:59:02
Language: English
Release date: 07-01-20
Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Classics
Summary:
Set in the turbulent years following the death of Lorenzo de' Medici, George Eliot's fourth novel, Romola, moves the stage from the English countryside of the 19th century to an Italy four centuries before her time. It tells the tale of a young Florentine woman, Romola de' Bardi, and her coming of age through her troubled marriage to the suave and selfabsorbed Greek...2020-07-0110h 59
DJ COOLEY MACK (MACKBOOGALOO)PROPHECY KEEPERZ… ROMOLA THUMBADOO [Ep.60] The legacy of William Commanda [PODCAST]“PROPHECY KEEPERZ” is a show produced by DJ MACKBOOGALOO that is based around re-edited/re-mixed interviews from the original Prophecy Keepers show on Blog Talk Radio, hosted by Will “Blueotter” Anderson. PROPHECY KEEPERZ also contains audio content from other sources as well.
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DJ MACKBOOGALOO supports the work & mission of PROPHECY KEEPERS and has been granted permission by Blueotter to create the “PROPHECY KEEPERZ” show as a way to cross-promote his radio show to the Global Youth Culture.
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Episode 60: ROMOLA THUMBADOO- The legacy of William Commanda
Romola Thumbadoo is working to advance Grandfather’s (William Com...2016-02-2254 min