Dietetics Next

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Pia Henfridsson, a Registered Dietitian and researcher in the field of nutrition and bariatric surgery.  Dr. Henfridsson brings a wealth of knowledge to our podcast today as she has dedicated her career to understanding the complexities of nutrition in relation to bariatric patients, specifically in adolescent populations. Tune in as we explore the role of a dietitian in the surgical treatment of obesity and learn about Dr. Henfridsson's work in the field of adolescent bariatric research.   

On today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Nate Diaz. Nate is a dietitian in Sports Nutrition at the University of Miami overseeing all Olympic sports. Throughout the years, he has gained experience in clinical dietetics, food service, and private practice. Tune in as Nate shares his personal journey to becoming a Sports Dietitian! He will also provide some advice to help future dietitians navigate through the transition from a dietetic internship to the workforce. Today's interview is conducted by 5 FIU Dietetic Students: Cary-Ann Selby, Valeria Calderon, Paola Marmoto, Niliarys Sifre, and Alejandra Sepulveda. 

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Raquel Cohen, a full-time mom and an experienced dietitian who has built a strong online presence through her Instagram page and Amazon store. Maintaining a social media presence can be challenging, however, Raquel will discuss how she has managed to have a thriving professional life while also balancing family priorities. So, if you're an aspiring dietitian and are wondering how to balance a career and family life, this episode is for you! Conducting this interview today, we have 5 FIU dietetic students: Chantell, Maria, Raphaela, Daniella and Guilherme 

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mary-Ellen Dorfman, a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience who currently works as a Clinical Dietitian at the Baptist Health Cardiovascular Unit. Tune in as Ms. Dorfman shares her advice on working with cardiac patients and preventing cardiovascular disease as well as some general advice for future dietitians. Conducting this interview today, we have 5 FIU dietetics students: Assiya Beisembina, Armando Narvaez, Ashley Petrie, Coral Estrella, and Rebekah Bernadel.   

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Sherry Coleman Collins, a registered dietitian who works as a nutrition communicator, as well as a food allergy dietitian. Sherry Coleman Collins has been incredibly active in the dietetic community throughout her career. Today you can find her advocating for food allergy education, speaking at conferences, or publishing nutrition articles. Tune in as Mrs. Coleman shares her experience and path to becoming a food allergy dietitian, as well as some tips for dietetic students headed into internship. 

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing Professor Joan Marn from Florida International University.Professor Marn will share her experience working at different hospitals as well as some tips to build effective relationships with physicians. Conducting today's interview, we have 4 dietetic students from FIU: Stacy Alonso, Marielle Ames Plummer,  Ana Anaguren Martinez, and Ami Kawaguchi.

On today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Kristen Carli. Kristen is a Registered Dietitian based in Phoenix, Arizona where she runs her own private practice named Camelback Nutrition & Wellness. This podcast will give the audience a new perspective on forms of nutrition communication as Kristen discusses being a dietitian in a media-run age. Conducting today's interview, we have 4 senior dietetic students: Cayleigh MacLeod, Kay-Ann Blake, Laura Velez, and Emily Bonilla.

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Danielle Lee, a Registered Dietitian and Clinical Manager of Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach. Throughout this interview, Danielle will provide insight into the skills needed to be a clinical manager including her roles and responsibilities in the position. She will also discuss her journey toward becoming a clinical manager and the many challenges she has faced along the way. Conducting our interview today, we have 4 dietetic students from FIU: Cindy Sanchez, Brittany Goranson, Michelle Duthill, & Ashleigh DeCaprio.

In today's episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Leslie MacManus MS, RD. Leslie has worked with FIU's athletic department since January of 2022 where she oversees the nutritional status of 18 athletic teams and over 400 student-athletes. Her previous work experience includes competitive youth, collegiate, professional, and elite athletes, as well as the general population. In this interview, Leslie will give an insight into collegiate sports nutrition and will share some tips that can be useful for all future dietitians. Conducting our interview today, we have 3 dietetic students from FIU: Alberto Davila, Daira Deicmane, and Jesus Vazquez Torrez. 

In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Jackie Kaminski, a registered dietitian and specialized fighter nutritionist. Tune in as Ms. Kaminski explains the details of providing nutrition advice to athletes in the sports industry including workout routines and meal plans. She also gives insight into what it's like to be a private practice RD and discusses the many responsibilities that come with the job title. 

On this episode, our dietetic students had the pleasure of interviewing Paige Myers. Ms. Myers is a Registered Dietitian who works for Vivante Health, a business-to-business consumer company that specializes in patients with gastrointestinal disorders and provides counseling through telehealth. Tune in as Ms. Myers shares with us the pros and cons of telehealth, details about working with patients who have GI disorders, and the importance of the gut microbiome and proper nutrition.

On this episode, our dietetic students had the pleasure of interviewing Diana Mesa. Diana is a registered dietitian certified as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist well known for using cultural competency, food freedom, and social determinants of health as foundations in her practice. She runs a private practice called En La Mesa Nutrition in which she works mostly with Latinos and Cubans. She will also start a new role as a Senior Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist which we will learn about in this episode. This conversation will give the Dietetics Next's audience a new perspective on nutrition education and cultural competence in the spectrum of diabetic patients.

In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Maika Luongo, the president of the South Florida's Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SFAND). Aside from being president of SFAND, Maika is a telehealth RD, owns a private practice, and has expertise in a wide array of clinical areas. This interview will showcase Maika's journey into the dietetics field and details on her current professional life as she juggles multiple roles as an RD. Conducting our interview today, we have 5 dietetic students from FIU: Jennifer, Kimberly, Gina, Valeria, and Briana.

In this episode, we had the opportunity to interview Micah Siva, a registered dietitian and trained chef. Ms. Siva creates amazing content through food photography, recipe writing, and product development! This interview will showcase Ms. Siva's experience as she explains how she cohesively merged her passions of interest to enhance her dietetic practice. Conducting our interview today, we have 5 dietetic students from FIU: Alexandra, Kaylen, Jendeya, Tamarah, and Lisandra.

In this episode, Dietetics Next had the privilege of interviewing Ashley Hinds. Ms. Hinds is a registered dietitian (RD) certified in eating disorders and specializes in behavioral health nutrition. Today, you will have the opportunity to learn about Ms. Hinds' personal experience in the field and her unique approach to meet her client's nutritional and psychological needs with eating disorders including ARFID, picky eating, and more! Conducting our interview today, we have 4 FIU senior dietetic students Alexandra, Irene, Oriana, and Mitzi.

In today’s episode we have the honor of interviewing Ivonne Cobelo Duboy, an accomplished Registered and Licensed Dietitian with 27 years of experience specializing in the areas of Eating Disorders and Women’s Health and Wellness. A known expert in the field, Ivonne has run a private practice since the year 2000. In that time, she has treated hundreds of patients and conducted several support groups. Ivonne has participated in yearly eating disorders prevention and treatment events as well as presented at community and professional venues. She is currently a professor and completing her PhD in Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University. She is conducting research on eating disorders in menopausal women with diabetes. In this episode, we will discuss Ivonne’s path to becoming an Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and the steps on how to become certified in Eating Disorders. We will talk about popular topics like health at every size and mindful eating. If you’re thinking about becoming an eating disorder registered dietitian, believe us, you won’t want to miss this inspiring interview. Performing the interview today are Regina, Ariel, Vanessa, Gabriela and Maira.

In today’s episode, we had the great opportunity to interview Jan Patenaude RDN CLT to bring awareness about LEAP therapy (which stands for Lifestyle, Eating, and Performance) and the prospects of working as a dietitian in this field. Aside from describing what the role of a LEAP therapist looks like, Jan provides some of her own real-life experiences to vividly paint the picture of what her job looks like, showing the good and the bad. For more information about LEAP therapy, visit FoodSensitivitySolutions.com, and for volunteer opportunities, search for Jan Patenaude on PreRD.org. Today, this interview is conducted by Matt, Anthony, Adrian, and Sabrina from Florida International University.

In today’s episode, we will be interviewing Registered Dietitian and co-founder of EatWell Exchange, Ashley Carter. Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Dietetics with a minor in Religion and is currently pursuing her Masters in Dietetics with a concentration in Health Informatics. Ashley and Jasmine Westbrook, her co-founder of EatWell Exchange, noticed there needed to be a stronger bridge between nutrition education and cultural competence and as a result started Eatwell Exchange. Eatwell Exchange is a nonprofit organization serving those in the Miami community by emphasizing the importance of their cultural background and providing nutrition education to support their well-being. Today’s student interviewers include Jasmine, Arianny, Tyler, and Jenny.

In today's episode, we will be interviewing a very special guest, a body partnership-based dietitian and life coach: Laura Buckley. Laura has been a Registered Dietitian since 2005 and completed her master’s degree in Adult Education and a post-graduate certificate in organizational consulting and change leadership. In today’s episode, we are going to be talking about Laura’s journey on becoming a registered dietitian and a life coach. She is going to be giving us her point of view and definition of body partnership and the positive impacts it can have on an individual’s health. Conducting this interview today are senior dietetics students Elizabeth, Melissa, Carla, Areal, and Brianna.

In this episode, Dietetics Next had the privilege of interviewing Barbara Kamp. Ms. Kamp is a registered dietitian, certified chef, assistant professor for the college of food innovation and technology at Johnson & Wales University, and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. Today, you will not only get to know the dietitian Barbara Kamp and her personal experiences in the field you will also have the opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of the food service industry and bits of advice from the expert herself! Conducting our interview today, we have 4 FIU senior dietetic students Sana, Luca, Hannah, and Karla.

In today's episode, Alison sat down with Shanté Jeune, MS RDN, the new host of Dietetics Next and a PhD candidate at Florida International University. In this episode, we will discuss her background, her experience in internship and the RD exam, as well as what she's currently doing in the PhD program.

In today's episode, we sent a team to interview Brandi Thompson, outpatient RD at Lynn Cancer Institute. This podcast will discuss how nutrition and exercise can impact cancer patients as well as Brandi's personal experiences and advice. Today’s student interviewers include Seha, Anastassiya, and Leslie from Florida International University.

In our second episode of our new season, we sent a team to interview Kirsten Cook, RD and Certified Lactation Counselor. This podcast episode will discuss the typical day for a NICU RD, how COVID has affected them, and tips on how to specialize in pediatrics and neonatal care. Today’s student interviewers include Stacey Behm, Susette Sheffield, and Mitchela Pierre.

Welcome to Season 3, future dietitians! In our first episode of our new season, we sent a team to interview Amanda Gonzalez, a recent Florida International University graduate who recently earned her RD certification in 2019. This podcast will discuss how to prepare for the RD exam, how to manage stress levels, and Amanda's internship experiences through her distance internship, Nutrition Ink. Today’s student interviewers include Maria Paula Criado, Patricia Echeverria, and Chavely Aldama.

In today's special edition episode, we sent a team to interview Luciana Godoi, RD, LDN, a South Florida based Licensed Dietitian of Brazilian descent who co-founded ThePureWay Dietetics and Nutrition and who currently works as a clinical dietitian. In this podcast episode, we will be looking at what it is like to be a clinical dietitian during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Godoi talks about her day to day changes, nutrition tips, and how she feels dietitians have gained power in the hospital thanks to the importance of nutrition during this pandemic. Interviewing Ms. Godoi are Fabiana Caldera, Diana Garcia, Haby Contreras, Cristina Matus, Priscila Mendez, and Mariasol Vargas.

In our sixth and final episode of season 2, we sent a team to interview Gisela Bouvier, MBA, RDN, LDN. Gisela is a Florida International University alumni, Senior Living and Wellness Dietitian, Associate Director of Business Development, and founder of the Mindful and Instinctive Eating Approach to nutrition. In this episode we’ll be able to learn about Gisela’s experience in the field, some of the job possibilities that one can have as an RD, how to create your brand as an RD, and why it is okay to create your own approach to nutrition. We’ll also get a glimpse of what Mindful and Instinctive Eating is and how it can be a great approach to nutrition. Our interviewers today are Jennifer Campestrini, Jeika Campos, Nilena Johnson, Carmen Paredes, Gabriela Ruiz, and Kimberly Zinzell. For more information please visit: www.giselabouvier.com

In our fifth episode of season 2, we begin our segment on dietitians working in the field. We sent a team to interview Jenny Westercamp, RD, CSSD. Jenny is founder of the popular All Access Dietetics, Nutrition Consultant for the Chicago Bulls, and offers consulting services to individuals and organizations in the areas of sports nutrition, marketing, and sales. This podcast will give us insight on her experiences, how she balances all her positions and a detailed look into how All Access Dietetics can help students get into their desired dietetics internship and career. Today’s student interviewers include Natalie Escribano, Andrea Gonzalez, Jimena Reveron, and Ariella Smukyan. For more information on Jenny and All Access Dietetics please visit: https://www.allaccessdietetics.com/

In our fourth episode of season 2, we begin our segment on dietitians working in the field. We sent a team to interview Michele Alonso, MS, RD, a private practice dietitian at Essence Nutrition and a clinical dietitian at the VA. This podcast will give us insight on her experiences, how she manages to work in these two different positions and what are the ups and downs. Today’s student interviewers include Alyssa Dukeshire, Vanessa Estimon, Saniya Gapchup, Krista Jacobson, and Katheryne Romero. http://www.essencenutritionmiami.com/

In our third episode of season 2, we sent a team to interview Dr. Lisa Trone, DHSc, RDN, LDN, Dietetic Internship Program Director at Florida State University. This podcast will discuss all the ins and outs of FSU's MS/DI program. Today’s student interviewers include Laura Blanco, Javier Concepcion, and Michelle Quinones. For more information on the Florida State University's MS/DI program, please visit: https://humansciences.fsu.edu/nutrition-food-exercise-sciences/students/graduate-programs/dietetic-internship/

In our second episode of season 2, we sent a team to interview Dr. Jeanette Andrade, PhD, RDN, LDN, FAND Assistant Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition and the University of Florida's program director of the Food Science and Human Nutrition's Master of Science/Dietetic Internship Program. This podcast will discuss all the ins and outs of UF's MS/DI program. Today’s student interviewers include Katherine Diaz, Angela Martinez, and Diana Cueto. For more information on the University of Florida's MS/DI program, please visit: https://fshn.ifas.ufl.edu/graduate-program/degrees-offered/ms-dietetic-internship-program/

In our first episode of season 2, we sent a team to interview Jillian Navia, a recent Florida International University graduate who received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition and is currently completing her Dietetic Internship with Iowa State University’s Distance Learning Internship program. This podcast will discuss what a distance learning internship is exactly, what the application process is like, and even how to go about finding preceptors. Today’s student interviewers include Jacqueline Barcelo, Diana Lopez, Yasniel Meana, Renata Sanchez, and Maria Vargas Guzman. For more information on Iowa State University’s Dietetics Distance Learning Internship program, please visit: https://www.dietetics.iastate.edu/.

In our last episode for this season, we will investigate a relatively new dietetic internship at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. We have sent a team of students to interview Stephanie N. Petrosky, M.H.A, RDN, LDN, FAND, the Department Chair of Nova’s Master of Science in Nutrition program and Director of the dietetics internship program. In this podcast episode, we aim to answer many of the unknown’s that might be associated with a private school and give you some tips and tricks straight from their director. Today’s student interviewers include Dylan Chang, Gabriela Ferreira, Yasniel Meana, and Rolando Ruiz del Vizo. Nova Southeastern University: https://osteopathic.nova.edu/ms-nutrition/index.html https://osteopathic.nova.edu/ms-nutrition/rdn-conc.html Remember to follow us on Instagram (@dieteticsnext) for updates on our next season coming Spring 2020!

In our fifth episode, we sent a team of students to interview Amanda Miller, a recent graduate of Florida International University dietetic internship and with a Master’s program in Dietetics and Nutrition. Amanda shares with us what to expect from this whole process, how her experience was during internship, and tips she wished she knew going into the internship. Today’s student interviewers include Madeline Betances, Ana Demeneghi, and Audutia Khan.

In our fourth episode, we sent a team of students to interview the founder and director of South Miami’s Larkin Community Hospital Dietetic Internship, Registered Dietitian Su-Nui Escobar. Joining her is also Larkin’s main preceptor, registered dietitian Natalie Carabeo. In this podcast episode we’ll be able to get a glimpse into what it’s like to intern at Larkin Community Hospital, what the committee is looking for in applicants and how to prepare, how this internship prepares you as an RD, and overall great tips about how to be a successful dietetic intern. Today’s student interviewers include Susy Cohen, Maylin Ginestra, Jillian Nava, and Johana Ramirez. For more information on Larkin’s dietetic internship, please visit: https://www.larkinhospital.com/site/dietetic-internships/

In our third episode, we sent a team of students to interview Dr. Evelyn Enrione, Internship Director and Graduate Program advisor for the Dietetics and Nutrition Department at Florida International University. This podcast will discuss the ins and outs of FIU’s internship and graduate school process. Today’s student interviewers include Alex Briceno, Yesenia Duenas, Shane Mcauliffe, and Maria Rivero. For more information on Florida International University’s Dietetics programs, please visit: https://stempel.fiu.edu/academics/department-dietetics-nutrition/graduate-programs/ https://stempel.fiu.edu/degree/master-science-dietetics-nutrition/

In our second episode, we sent a team of students to interview Ms. Lauren Cavicchi. Ms Cavicchi is the Assistant Director of Career Talent & Development for Florida International University’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work. This podcast will discuss resume writing, personal statements, shadowing and more. Today’s student interviewers include Daniela Nessim, Victoria Crincoli, Benjamin Alveo, and Alexander Gonzalez. For more resources and information for career development at FIU please visit: https://stempel.fiu.edu/student-life/career-enhancement-professional-development/

Welcome to Dietetics Next! In our first episode we overview the podcasts purpose and welcome Dr. Catherine Coccia who gives us a quick overview of the dietetic internship application process. Links Internship Options: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/dietetic-internships How to apply for internships: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/students-and-advancing-education/dietetic-internship-match-students/how-to-apply-for-a-dietetic-internship