School Nutrition Dietitian

After a lot of inner work, we realized that this is the final episode. Join us as we learn about human design and how to use it to make decisions that serve our true purpose and compliment our nature. Episode Resources Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end Keep in touch with Dalia Listen to my new show Body Liberation for All https://www.youtube.com/daliakinsey Purchase a copy of Decolonizing Wellness Keep in touch with Stefanie https://www.instagram.com/authenticallyuseanlord/ https://www.instagram.com/i.v.a.t.i/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj8EAxXESnY Connect with Sean Arrange a reading for yourself or a group of your friends AuthenticallyU@protonmail.com Book a reading via Fiverr --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/support

Welcome to Self-Mastered 2021! Dalia Kinsey and new co-host Stefanie Giannini discuss the future of the Self-Mastered podcast. We break down how we plan to combine our passions of wellness, self-help, and leadership to help listeners work towards a life of success and meaning. Join this episode to get inspired for your future. Reach out and let us know what your personal goals for 2021 are. Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end Keep in touch with Dalia Listen to my new show Body Liberation for All https://www.youtube.com/daliakinsey Purchase a copy of Decolonizing Wellness https://www.instagram.com/i.v.a.t.i/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/support

Whitney is a shadow worker and intuitive success coach for creators, healers, and spiritual leaders. After 3 years of working online as a food freedom dietitian and confidence coach, Whitney revamped her entire business in quarantine to follow a new calling -- helping people who want to help people but need to heal their own sh*t first. This episode we discuss Making pivots in your career Understanding what resistance is telling you How to stop chasing money and follow your purpose Experts vs guides; Starting before you are ready How to avoid manifesting your worse fears Confronting fear in your professional life Integrating spirituality into your business and personal development Envisioning new systems that promote wellness of the collective over individualism Resources Connect on with Whitney https://www.instagram.com/whitneycatalano Self-Mastered (originally School Nutrition Dietitian) has come to an end Keep in touch with Dalia Listen to my new show Body Liberation for All Purchase a copy of Decolonizing Wellness Join the mailing list for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ centered wellness and self-help content https://www.sendfox.com/daliakinsey Subscribe to the YouTube channel for inclusive personal and professional development content https://www.youtube.com/daliakinsey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/support

Is your professional life in alignment with your life purpose? Is there a project that you want to take on that you keep putting off?Deneen Garrett is on a mission to elevate the voices of women of color through D&I and podcasting. She didn't allow fear of new tech and uncertainty stop her from launching her show "Intimate Conversations with Women of Color" . This conversation will give you clarity around some of the reasons why we keep putting off our creative projects. This Episode we Discuss Fear of vulnerability as a creative block Starting small and giving yourself room to grow into your vision The fastest way to master new skills How to deal with creative blockages How to network authentically Resources Want group coaching to learn to leverage nutrition as a self-care and empowerment tool https://community.daliakinsey.com/ Join the free FB Group for personal and professional development support https://www.facebook.com/groups/missingpiececommunity Join the mailing list for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ inclusive wellness and self-help content https://www.sendfox.com/daliakinsey Connect with Deneen https://linktr.ee/IntimatewithWOC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/selfmastered/support

Laura Thomas is a Registered Dietitian with more than 30 years of experience in child nutrition programs and training. Her child nutrition and training expertise appears in resources developed for Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of USDA and the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN). Her work includes school nutrition standardized recipes, cycle menus, nutrition reviews. Most recently, she developed interactive online training for the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs for the ICN and USDA FNS scheduled for release Fall of 2020. Other USDA works include the Menu Planning Guide for School Nutrition Programs and Grow It! Try It! Like It!. This episode we discuss Meeting adult learning needs Recognizing and building on existing trainee knowledge Create successful Zoom based trainings  Keeping your remote team connected  Resources  https://selfactualizedpro.mn.co/ www.laurathomasnutrition.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurathomasmedrd/ Guide for Developing Training for Adult Learners (School Nutrition Association) https://schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/5_Learning_Center/9_Training_Techniques/SNA-Content-Development-Guidelines.pdf USDA website for Professional Standards, including the updated Training Tracker Tool (released summer 2020) https://www.fns.usda.gov/school-meals/professional-standards  

After overcoming disordered eating as a teenager and training in the ‘Non-Diet’ approach as a clinical Dietitian, Kali is a passionate advocate for health free from diets. She believes that you don’t need to starve yourself or punish your body in order to be healthy. In fact, Kali’s advocates a joyful approach to health, aligned with self-compassion, mindfulness and positive body image. Visit Kali's site and subscribe to her new My Food Culture Podcast https://www.mfcmyfoodculture.com This episode we discuss Food Culture and School Nutrition in Australia How to raise balanced eaters The biggest risk factor for developing an eating disorder Health at Every Size Resources Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/daliakinsey Get the newsletter https://sendfox.com/lp/1wk60r Support the show on Patreon and access Exclusive Content https://www.patreon.com/daliakinsey  

Cordialis Msora-Kasago, MA, RD has a unique understanding of both the science of improving health through changing diets and lifestyles as well as improving health on the African continent. Cordialis believes in the power of good nutrition and healthy lifestyles for both prevention and management of medical conditions and works to help consumers cut through all the conflicting diet and lifestyle information circulating in both mainstream and new forms of media. The African Pot Nutrition works to translate the science of healthy living into bite sized action plans that you can incorporate in your day to day activities. No gimmicks, magic bullets just science driven results.   In this episode we discuss ·        Zimbabwean cultural foods ·        Diversity within the African continent ·        Shared foods in Africa and in the African diaspora ·        Examples of high nutrient Zimbabwean foods    Resources https://www.schoolnutritiondietitian.com/bodylibplaylist https://theafricanpotnutrition.com/  

This week Shawn O’Neal gives us a fascinating glimpse into the world of child food service in Taiwan.    This episode we discuss How to approach mastering new skills (from cooking to language) The key to happiness in any environment The fundamental differences between Taiwanese and American student food demands

Whitney Bateson, MPH RD has spent nearly a decade in the child nutrition industry, developing menus, training, and marketing programs for districts across the country during her time in contract foodservice management. Seeing a need for more focused marketing services for the nutrition industry, two years ago Whitney founded Whitney Bateson Digital Strategy to deliver marketing services specifically for nutrition professionals and the school nutrition industry. Her agency specializes in web design, marketing consulting, and graphic design. Whitney has a passion for teaching others how to more effectively talk about and promote the great work nutrition professionals do everyday. This episode we discuss The difference between merchandising and marketing How to conduct market research in school nutrition 5 steps to create a marketing plan in one sitting How to keep employees engaged with the marketing plan  Measuring your success  Resources  Support the show and Access Premium Benefits https://www.patreon.com/daliakinsey Download the Marketing Tools  go.whitneybateson.com/sn-marketing-project-plango.whitneybateson.com/sn-social-media-template

Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator Author and Chef Marlisa Brown has been supporting patients managing nutrition related illnesses in Manhattan and on Long Island since the start of the COVID pandemic.  Today's she shares what is working for individuals living with diabetes, high blood pressure, and celiac disease as they navigate special diets during COVID.    Today we discuss The cause of binge eating in quarantine What to do when gluten free products can't be found in stores Why hydration is a crucial part of diabetes management How and why to include children in your cooking process   Marlisa has made numerous television appearances including 5 years on “International Healthy Cooking” for AHA. She is author of “Gluten-Free Hassle Free”,  and “Easy, Gluten-Free”, other contributions include: Shape, Food Service Management, Newsday, Parenting Magazine, Weight  and Training for Dummies.  She has developed many programs including, Richard Simmons’  Food Mover Program, cookbooks, recipe cards, Kathy Smiths’ Project You II for Diabetes, Jorge Cruises’ 3-Hour Diet Cookbook, Dr. Vincent Pedres’ Happy Gut & Leslie Sansones’ Walk Away the Pounds.  Resources   http://MarlisaSpeaks.com http:/www.linkedin.com/in/Marlisa-brown https://twitter.com/MarlisaBrownRD http://twellness.net/ http://glutenfreeez.com/

Ervin Watson has been training teams for over 20 years and been an inspirational speaker and motivator for 15 years. This decorated veteran of the US Air Force is an entrepreneur, and author, a loving father and husband. Ervin has been studying bias and researching ways that it clouds our decision-making and weakens our teams. This episode we discuss Defining and identifying bias What real diversity and inclusion looks like Confirmation Bias Communication and validation as keys to healing trauma Resources http://ervinwatson.com/ https://black-joy-summit.heysummit.com/ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/23/us/in-tamir-rice-shooting-in-cleveland-many-errors-by-police-then-a-fatal-one.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/25/emmett-till-long-wait-for-justice https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/emmett-till

Food Service Director Shannon Ebron shares her journey into school nutrition and insightful professional insights that she has learned over the years as a  child nutritionist, school cook, nutrition educator, and grant writer. This episode we discuss Using social media to connect with district employees Effectively communicating with administration Breaking down barriers to grant writing  The best resources for new school nutrition employees Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonebron/

In today's chat with Amanda Venezia and Marlon Gordon we get to sneak peek behind the curtains of First Taste TV,  an innovative new platform especially for food service professionals showcasing cutting edge products, services, technologies and equipment.  This episode we discuss Serving children by supporting the professionals that feed them  The value of sharing your gifts Innovation in small districts Thriving and adapting in a post COVID world  Resources Mentioned https://firsttastetv.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstTasteTV https://www.instagram.com/firsttastetv/

Mindfulness trainer Josta Kolkman from Simply Unplug explains how mindfulness can help us through difficult times.  Josta offers us a simple guided meditation in the later part of this week's interview.  Right now we all need moments of calm to ground and center us so that we can continue walking our individual paths and working on the things that we find meaningful.     This episode we discuss A simple definition of mindfulness Health benefits linked to mindfulness Mindfulness with or without meditation  Resources Mentioned https://simplyunplug.nl/   

As a public health advocate Stephanie is passionate about supporting schools. Kids spend over 1,000 hours at school per year. Nourishing Principles see the school environment as a perfect place to boost student health and happiness for life. Stephanie believes that incorporating more physical activity into the school day, especially in the classroom, allows students to release energy and focus so that they are ready to learn. This, along with providing healthful foods in the cafeteria fuels students and enables them to reach their utmost potential. This episode we discuss  Making the most of summer feeding Getting involved in political advocacy Using community partnerships to reach more hungry children Maximizing the Food Buying Guide as a menu planning tool Resources Mentioned https://www.thenourishedprinciples.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thenourishedprinciples/ https://www.instagram.com/schoolnutritionrd/ https://www.facebook.com/schoolnutritionrd/  

Kathleen Gage has owned and operated her business for over 26 years. An expert in changing with the times, Kathleen is known as the “no-nonsense, common sense” marketing strategist, speaker, author, and visibility expert. Her clients are driven by making a difference through their own unique voice.As a result of discovering the life-changing power of plant-based eating in her sixties, Kathleen has proactively shifter her focus to working with those who are open to the possibility of what plant-based eating can do for them and their bottom-line.  Randy Behr M.A., CSCS, MORR-CSPS, Cooper’s Biomechanics & Fitness, 25 + years in sports & fitness; coaching, teaching, strength & conditioning as an Athletic Director, Health Educator, Sports Information Director, P.T. Education Director and Fitness Director with the NJCAA, USA Track & Field, Arena Football League, Olympic Training Center, YMCA, Military and the California Football Association.He has trained over 1,000 athletes in multiple sports to include football, baseball, basketball, rugby, soccer, track and field, swimming, volleyball, tennis, mixed martial arts and golf. In addition, he has presented internationally and a published writer. This episode we discuss The connection between self-care and productivity  Steps you can take today to better care for yourself How to shift your outlook and get out of a funk  The key to finding an exercise routine that sticks  Episode Resources www.PowerUpForProfits.com  www.PlantBasedEatingforHealth.com www.plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/podcast    https://twitter.com/kathleengage https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleengage/ http://behrsportsperformance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-behr-1006461a/

Former Child Nutrition Director and founder of Lunch Assist Jennifer McNeil answers pressing questions about running compliant menu service during COVID19. This episode we discuss FFVP clarification during closures Making farm to school purchases Emergency procurement and micro purchasing Funding for programs that are under stress Positive things and creative problem solving Jennifer is seeing in districts around the country   Resources Referenced https://www.lunchassist.org/covid-19   Acronyms Mentioned CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp FFVP Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program https://www.fns.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program

As a Dietitian, Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer, Limore Kurtz Dooley, MA, RDN, CPT, CYI founded a nutrition and holistic health education practice, for Head Start sites in New York City, teaching toddlers, teachers and parents the fundamentals of meditation, yoga and optimal nutrition. This episode Limore shares her experience and insights from serving children and their families at the epicenter of the US COVID-19 crisis. This episode we discuss Safe and efficient feeding models for service during the pandemic Crucial leadership skills during crisis Holistic wellness and self-care The innovative LKD approach to health education   Resources Referenced https://www.limorekurtzdooley.com/ https://www.facebook.com/limore.kurtz

This week we are joined by Fallon Bader of the Sprouting Kitchen, an innovative nutrition and group cooking class that prior to the pandemic could easily sprout (or pop-up) on any local farm. Fallon has continued on her mission to provide experiences that connect people to nourishing foods and a sense of community through e-learning.  This episode we discuss Giving effective and engaging nutrition education classes long distance Using school gardens and taste tests as marketing tools Overcoming the challenges of buying local as an operation Resources Mentioned https://www.thesproutingkitchen.org/ https://www.instagram.com/thesproutingkitchen https://www.facebook.com/thesproutingkitchen

As a digital media strategist and Youtube mogul, Jessica Stansberry is an expert on developing the mental toughness it takes to consistently get in front of the camera and leverage social media for marketing.    This week we discuss:  What is grit and why is it necessary in content marketing?  How to overcome imposter syndrome  How to get over our fear of being in front of the camera  How to bring vision and purpose to your work life?     Resources Referenced http://heyjessica.com/    

This week urban food gardening guru John McBain comes on the show to help us celebrate earth day remotely this year. John is the Western Australian representative of the Australian City Farm and Community Gardens Network and the mind behind Sustainable Urban Nutrition (SUN).  He believes that that urban spaces are ideal for food production and that food is the perfect starting point to understanding why protecting the planet is crucial to human happiness.   This episode we discuss Food as a logical entry point to conservation The mental perspective that reduces waste How to grow produce without commercial fertilizer How to make the most of existing resources

Old approaches to networking can feel salesy and inauthentic.  This episode networking mastermind La'Darius C. Madison, MPH, RDN, LD, explains how to take all the ickiness out of networking and grow a network full of people that you feel truly connected to. This episode we discuss -How to adopt a mindset that makes networking easy -Using online platforms to foster new relationships -How to manage fear of rejection when cold contacting a professional you respect Follow La'Darius on LinkedIn or Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/la-darius-c-madison-mph-rdn-ld-1aa93454 https://www.instagram.com/digestwithdarius/  

We are always looking for ways to effectively deliver our messaging to our customers and the community at large.  Thanks to social media we can all play a role in telling the real school nutrition story and showing examples of the attractive and nutritious food we serve our students every day. Because most of us aren’t professional photographers though, we may find that our photos don’t always do the food justice.  If you’d like to learn how to better use photography to showcase your food this is the episode for you. Our guest today is Mica McCook, an editorial food and culture photographer and a co-host of the F-Stop Podcast.  This episode we discuss How to select a qualified photographer for hire The benefit of discussing expectations 1:1 instead of by email Key elements of photography How to capture great images on social media using just your phone   Resources mentioned http://micamccook.com/ http://fstoppodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/austinfoodguide/ https://froknowsphoto.com/ https://thebiteshot.com/ https://thebiteshot.com/ https://www.foodbloggerpro.com

Chelsey Brooke is The Pathfinder! She specializes in helping introverted women discover their true and authentic path to a successful and meaningful life. Her mission is to inspire introverted women to live connected to their true purpose and to share the most real version of themselves with the world. This episode we discuss the ideal work environment for introverts how to use the CALM method to break free of a fearful mindset how to accept feedback without feeling angry or demoralized how introverts can take the stress out of networking   Resources Mentioned www.thepathfindersforyou.com/free

Chef Brenda Wattles' experience as a both a chef and a registered dietitian made her uniquely qualified to publish several USDA child nutrition standardized recipe cookbooks. In this episode she graciously shares her tips for positioning yourself for dramatic professional growth, explaining the time and strategic effort she put into developing herself into the well rounded professional that she is today.  This episode we discuss Perfectionism and its impact on professional growth The role of mise en place in consistent results in the kitchen An underutilized culinary trick for enhancing flavor without adding calories or salt Keys to consistently executing standardized recipes   Resources Referenced https://www.facebook.com/childnutritionconsultant/ https://www.instagram.com/chefbrendardn/ https://chefbrendardn.com/

All over the nation school nutrition programs are working hard to meet the nutritional needs of students as they study from home in response to COVID-19.  We are all in uncharted territory.  This episode I collaborate with the Fitness Protection Program to discuss keeping our heads above water. We have a Gottman Method trained therapist on the show, a Registered Nurse that was in China when this all began, and the founder of Fitness Protection who recalls living in China during SARS and shares applicable lessons from that experience. This episode we discuss how we manage the (unprecedented) disruption the coronavirus is bringing to the US discuss quarantine nutrition how to stay calm when your whole family is at home and there's no toilet paper ANYWHERE Special guest, Allison Cao, an American nurse living in Mainland China, will share her experiences and advice on staying safe, healthy and sane during coronavirus quarantines.

Donisha Harrison of Marietta City Schools comes on the show this week to share her unique outlook on marketing in school nutrition as a Hospitality and Restaurant Management major and a former school nutrition manager. This episode we discuss Finding ways to meet student nutritional needs outside of the cafeteria Partnering with sports teams to creatively market school nutrition Building your school nutrition department’s brand Boosting breakfast participation with second chance breakfast

Barbara Mayfield has been using her advanced communications skills to educate, inspire, and motivate clients for years.  She spearheaded the compilation of a unique nutrition communication textbook that will be released later this year.  I know it will be a powerful resource.  We are very lucky to have a school nutrition targeted chat with Barb today.  This episode we discuss - How to deliver information that connects with your audience - Developing content that is relevant and memorable - The trick to delivering dynamic presentations

Procurement is arguably one of the most complicated aspects of school nutrition management. That said we will be taking a closer look at various topics under the procurement umbrella in the future.  This episode we revisit procurement with Scott Reeves of Affinity Group. Scott explains the role that food brokers play in supporting K-12 food service and how we can all effectively collaborate with food broker reps. This episode we discuss The relationship between food brokers and manufactures The basics of USDA Commodity Processing The difference between Fee for Services vs NOI

As we wrap up National Library Lovers Month and head toward Dr. Seuss' birthday, Melody Butler joins us for this special Parent Perspective episode to share her passion for promoting childhood literacy. The cafeteria is an extension of the learning environment and school nutrition professionals actively participate in educational celebrations that call for adult volunteers.  Read Across America is a great example of an activity that managers and employees across the country will be participating in next month.  This episode we discuss The importance of recreational reading An alternative to using food as a reward system to encourage reading Reasons to create a family reading routine   Resources Mentioned https://www.readacrossamerica.org/ https://www.facebook.com/UsbornewithMJ/

You've already heard, millennials are the worst.  What is it like for young professionals to enter a workplace biased against their peer group?  This episode we have a candid conversation with Training Specialist Kristina Wallace about her experience as a millennial in a multi-generational department.   This episode we also discuss - Nuances of training adults - Training low literacy employees - Approaches to self-directed professional development  

School Nutrition Association President-Elect Reginald Ross joins us this episode to share career advice and professional development tips.   With over three decades of food service experience Reginald Ross is a stellar example of what a difference having a growth mindset and being passionate about your profession makes.  This episode we discuss Positioning yourself for professional growth How to start pursuing leadership opportunities  Mastering work-life balance The true nature of the state agency - school food authority relationship  What the SNA board does for you

Good planning is a cornerstone of success for food service operations.  School nutrition is no different.  This is the time of year many of us are looking ahead to the next school year and making purchasing plans. Making the most of USDA foods can be a bit confusing.  Jesse Podratz has years of experience working with school nutrition programs to help feed the nation's children with the help of commodity processing. This episode we discuss - The origin and intended use of USDA commodities - How manufacturers work to simplify commodity processing for school nutrition programs  - Stakeholders in USDA commodity food processing - Best practices for making use of entitlement dollars Resources Mentioned https://www.schwansfoodservice.com/resources/#usda-commodity http://www.commodityfoods.org/  

As Philadelphia based dietitian hailing from a Dominican family, Dalina Soto has developed a unique mastery of nutrition education that doesn't impose arbitrary food rules that undermine her clients' relationship with food.  In this final episode of our special health habit focused January series We discuss the value of the MyPlate guidelines tailoring nutrition education to your audience meeting students and parents where they are  respecting food culture diversity 

As a Registered Dietitian with a master’s degree in health coaching and exercise science, who follows a non-diet approach, Rebecca Clyde is uniquely qualified to walk us through this third part in our body positive series.  This episode we discuss Discovering the joy of home cooking Health at Every Size Cooking hacks for busy people Developing easy throw-together meals

  Kaila Tova is well-versed in the psychology of marketing. She's used her specialized knowledge to uncover how aspirational bodies are used to sell the unattainable to consumers year after year. This episode Kaila help us understand why body hatred is so rampant and how we can protect our own body image and that of the children around us. This episode we discuss - Body image- How we may be reinforcing disordered eating in others- How to pursue health instead of weight loss     Resources Referenced Health at Every Size https://haescommunity.com/ Your Body Your Brand https://www.bodybrandpod.com/      

Since this time of year so many of us are focused on setting extreme resolutions that could ultimately be harmful I thought it would be the perfect time to have specialists on to explain why diets are not healthy undertakings.  I'm kicking off the New Year with the creator o the Trust Your Body Project, Whitney Catalano.  Whitney Catalano is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian that helps people heal their relationship with food, break free from the diet/binge cycle, and learn to practice radical self-care. This episode we discuss Why diets are harmful How to pursue health without focusing on weight How to teach children about nutrition without promoting diet culture (i.e. restrictive eating/labeling foods good or bad) Resources https://medium.com/@daliakinsey/top-5-reasons-you-absolutely-should-not-make-resolutions-this-year-9b7810f0d5ee www.whitneycatalano.com https://www.instagram.com/trustyourbodyproject/

In this final episode of the year we contemplate purposeful living and the beautiful friendships that blossom in the school the nutrition community with Vanessa Hayes and Jeremy West.  Vanessa and Jeremy are a culinary geniuses with extensive leadership experience in school nutrition.  They use their unique professional and personal backgrounds to deliver powerful and edutaining (educational and entertaining) presentations on a variety of subjects.  I am so grateful that they both made the time to come on the show.  We cover a lot of territory this episode; we discuss - culinary resources for school food service operations - the importance of professional organizations - purpose driven work and living - connecting beyond labels

Libby Parker, MS, RD owns the private practice, Not Your Average Nutritionist, LLC," Where she and her staff help people recover from eating disorders. Her background as a dietitian is in education, both creating curriculum and presenting in public health settings, as well as being adjunct faculty in the food science and nutrition department at Allan Hancock College. She also worked as a University campus nutrition counselor, and in corporate wellness. In 2019 Libby released her first book, "Permission To Eat: a practical guide to working yourself out of an eating disorder during college, while celebrating the awesomeness that is you!" This episode we talk about how eating disorders develop how to create a safe nutrition environment for students what diet culture is and how it puts true health at risk

There are just a handful of dietitians specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder across the country. Since her brother was diagnosed with ASD over two decades ago, Brittyn Coleman has been immersed in learning about the diagnosis. Her master’s thesis studied food aversions and nutrient intake in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Before starting her private practice, she worked in interdisciplinary clinics and centers for kids with a wide variety of developmental disabilities, but her heart always stayed with ASD. She felt led to begin her own telehealth practice to increase the reach of nutrition therapy and nutrition education for families and individuals affected by ASD. This episode we discuss: the autism nutrition connection food aversions secondary to autism supporting families and students living with ASD

School nutrition departments function as small businesses/restaurants within schools.  It behooves us to look to business owners that are killing it in the restaurant industry.  Today's guest is doing just that.  Shawn Walchef owns and operates Cali Comfort BBQ with over 60 employees and projected revenues of over $3M. After growing his brand for more than a decade through digital marketing, podcasting, social media, and community outreach Shawn is the perfect candidate to schools us on innovative marketing and building an engaged community around our operations.   This episode we discuss - The top reasons restaurants fail - Keys to building community around your operation - How to turn customers into superfans         

In this special Parent Perspective episode Ivy Lee of the FOGO:Fear of Going Outside podcast shares her unique food experience as a 1st Gen American foodie. In this episode we discuss Vietnamese American food culture  School lunch as an introduction to American food Parent personal food preferences vs child feeding preferences 

Jill Jayne, MS, RD, is the Rockstar Nutritionist. Jill is the creator of the rock & roll nutrition experience, Jump with Jill, where she serves as writer and executive producer. With the show’s growing popularity, Jill personally casts and trains a Jill army to perform Jump with Jill around the country. Now in its 12th season, the Jump with Jill show has been performed nearly a million kids around the world. This work has led to multiple Emmy Award nominations, two Telly Awards in the Education and Children categories, two Grammy nomination considerations for Best Children’s Album, and an invitation to the White House to meet Michelle Obama. Jump with Jill is a certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) with ten employees emanating from a 9,000 square foot production studio in Pittsburgh, PA. Jill’s knack for rock & roll nutrition is the result of her experience as a musician and credentials in nutrition. Jill spent years as a mainstream recording artist with her rock band including appearances on The Vans Warped Tour and the American Idol spin-off The Next Great American Band on FOX. In addition to being an accomplished musician, Jill is a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with an MS in Nutrition Education from Teachers College Columbia University and a BS in Nutritional Sciences and Theater from Penn State University. This episode we discuss Effective marketing in public health  Finding and retaining self highly efficient self motivated employees  Inspiring permanent dietary change in children 

Being the new kid on the block as a dietitian in school nutrition can be intimidating.  This episode Next Gen professional Shawn Sawko, RD shares what has worked for him, in the 8th largest school district in the nation.   We discuss  managing allergies without excess expense or inventory the reach of nutrition education in school nutrition practical ways to bring nutrition education into the cafeteria and classroom

November is National Diabetes Month.  There is a lot of misinformation out there about diabetes. As a number of us serve students living with diabetes, I’m excited to be have a national spokesperson for the American Association of Diabetes Educators (https://www.diabeteseducator.org) on today to clear up some of the confusion around diabetes management.      Marlisa is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator Author and Chef.  She has been president of Total Wellness Inc., > 20 years, has a BS in Marketing and MS in Nutrition: she specializes in diabetes, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal disorders.   Marlisa has made numerous television appearances including 5 years on “International Healthy Cooking” for AHA. She is author of “Gluten-Free Hassle Free”,  and “Easy, Gluten-Free”, other contributions include: Shape, Food Service Management, Newsday, Parenting Magazine, Weight  and Training for Dummies.  She has developed many programs including, Richard Simmons’  Food Mover Program, cookbooks, recipe cards, Kathy Smiths’ Project You II for Diabetes, Jorge Cruises’ 3-Hour Diet Cookbook, DR Vincent Pedres’ Happy Gut & Leslie Sansones’ Walk Away the Pounds.  http://MarlisaSpeaks.com http:/www.linkedin.com/in/Marlisa-brown https://twitter.com/MarlisaBrownRD http://twellness.net/ http://glutenfreeez.com/

We all want our kids to be more accepting of fruits and vegetables. Plant-based Food System Strategist Rebecca Portman, MS of Forward Food is with us today to explain best practices in plant forward menu development.  Forward Food aims to support foodservice directors, chefs, and dietitians to grow a healthier, more sustainable food system using plant-based foods.  This episode we discuss Marketing plant based menu items The effect of plant based whole food on the bottom line Training resources to get programs started  Resources Mentioned www.forwardfood.org   

Dionna Appling MSM is the creator of the Culture Building Like a Pro podcast and Owner of Business Advocates Pro Inc.  She has years of experience working  with organizations – new & established, small & large – to build engaging culture through performance management consulting, soft-skills training, and coaching. Dionna is passionate about helping professionals perform at their best and committed to connecting the “missing link” that helps leaders and employees engage more and create the best working dynamic possible This episode we discuss: Defining work culture What constitutes a good leader Improving work cultures in our districts where productivity and morale is slipping and retention rates and suffering How to stay professional in a toxic environment

Ryan Cengel MS MA RD LD SNS- Registered Dietitian for the Austin Independent School District has a unique perspective on the importance of school nutrition as a former classroom teacher. Ryan has over half a decade of  experience as a classroom teacher including multiple years serving his students breakfast in the classroom. His educational background includes undergraduate degrees in culinary arts and nutrition and master’s degrees in education and nutrition.  This episode we discuss Connecting and effectively marketing to parents in the district  Introducing sustainable initiatives to the school nutrition program Marketing salad bars in a way that captures the attention of elementary students

Department of Juvenile Justice works to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding young offenders accountable for their actions and by supporting these children to become productive lives as law-abiding citizens.  Despite that there is confusion and misinformation around the treatment of kids in the care of DJJ.  This episode I speak with Stephanie Henesy, Chief of the Office of Nutrition & Food Services at DJJ.  She sheds light on what the nutrition department does to nourish and support the students at DJJ. Stephanie Henesy has been named the 2019 Young Dietitian of the Year by the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  You will have a sense of why Stephanie stands out from her peers and is an award willing young professional by the end of our conversation together.  This episode we discuss How to successfully onboard yourself in a new administrative food service position How DJJ food service compares to other school nutrition operations Gardening programs and nutrition education at DJJ The true purpose of administrative reviews

The Dairy Alliance works with schools and nutrition programs throughout the Southeast to promote dairy nutrition, enhance school menu options, and promote physical activity.  There are a lot of concerns surrounding dairy consumption. This episode Will McWhirter comes on the show to dispel dairy myths and explain how the Dairy Alliance partners with schools. Will McWhirter is both Registered Dietitian and the Manager of Youth Wellness at the Atlanta based Dairy Alliance. This episode we discuss Common dairy myths  Creative ways districts are providing dairy to students  Positioning milk to compete with sugary drinks 

Jose Quinones has been touting the benefits of diversity since the 80s, long before it became to be the buzzword that it is today.  In addition to being a proponent of inclusion Jose Quinones is a champion for student access to delicious food.  This episode we discuss: How to create an inclusive menu Adding interest and flavor to the menu without adding sodium Maximizing inventory usage Delivering effective and captivating trainings Using frontline wisdom to strengthen your operation