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The NPRD Podcast is for clinicians who support patients with disordered eating, eating disorders, body dysmorphia and related health topics. Twice monthly, I draw from my experience as both a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and a Registered Dietitian (RD), provid

Robyn Kievit LLC

Boston


    • Mar 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 58 EPISODES


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    Reverse Engineering

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 28:18


    Join Heather Hirsch, MD, and me for one of the most fun and intimate podcast episodes to date! For both clinicians and consumers, we learn from Heather about how easy it is for women to feel better with – you guessed it – FDA approved hormone therapy. Heather shares her business acumen and the career … Continue reading Reverse Engineering →

    #WhatsYourWhy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 22:27


    Johanna Kandel, founder and CEO of The National Alliance for Eating Disorders, joins us for the third time ahead of Not One More Weekend, February 28th, March 1st and March 2nd, 2025. She updates listeners on all of the Alliance growth over the past year including the community and support for those suffering with eating … Continue reading #WhatsYourWhy →

    Getting To Yes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 27:10


    Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, founder of the Gaudiani Clinic, providing expert medical care for eating disorders, joins TheNPRD podcast speaking incredibly eloquently on ‘Getting To Yes'. Getting to yes means being hyper-patient centric makes the difference in returning agency to our patients. Her advice and care focus suggesting ‘helping patients feel autonomy around what's going on' … Continue reading Getting To Yes →

    Building Bridges to Building Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 28:05


    Leigh Van Dusen, MS, LDN, owner and director of clinical operations for Van Dusen Nutrition, has a group practice and started the STEP program in 2020. STEP is an acronym for Supplemental Treatment Based in Experiential and Exposure Programming bridging the gap between intensive outpatient and outpatient care. This additional level of care in recovery in an in … Continue reading Building Bridges to Building Bodies →

    You Don’t Heal Body Image

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 32:26


    Break the glass ceiling on our relationship with body image and healing with Deb Schacter, LICSW, and Whitney Otto, MA, PCC discussing their book Body Image Inside Out. Deb and Whitney suggest finding a third way to connect to our bodies and body image referencing and building on years of experience in their workshops – the precipitants to … Continue reading You Don't Heal Body Image →

    The Magic Of Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 36:13


    Katie Gustamachio, MEd, RD, and Kate Craigen, PhD, both of Monte Nido Walden speak to the magic of community being privileged to work with humans and their sacred, vulnerable & honest journeys toward recovery from binge eating disorder within Free To Be. Binge eating disorder remains the most common eating disorder and having Free To … Continue reading The Magic Of Community →

    We Didn’t Learn This In School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 28:08 Transcription Available


    How do clinicians learn to hold hands integrating cutting edge and long term research into clinical practice? Dr. James Greenblatt of Psychiatry Redefined joins TheNPRD podcast inclusive of his fellowship program, a rich discussion on ADHD and why women are diagnosed later in life, and what nutritional guidelines can enhance the diagnosis and treatment of … Continue reading We Didn't Learn This In School →

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    Dying To Be Beautiful?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 32:54 Transcription Available


    Caryl James, PhD, and Melissa Freizinger, PhD, join TheNPRD podcast delving into the 4th annual conference titled ‘Dying To Be Beautiful' held on December 6-8 in Kingston, Jamaica. We discuss trends in body image, eating behaviors and health in the Caribbean and those specific to Jamaica and the impetus of this amazing conference.

    Taking the Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 19:05


    We're celebrating our 50th episode today! Please join Jordan Rich, my co host, and I, as we talk about our awesome listeners and guests, milestones & moving forward. Keep tuning in, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple. We are so fortunate to have all of you who have joined me and Jordan on … Continue reading Taking the Win →

    No Longer Putting Out Fires

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 29:24


    Today's guest on The NPRD podcast is Brandy Walker, CCI Certified ED Recovery Coach, of RecoverYouLLC.com. Brandy shares a trifecta of advice from her own recovery of complex trauma and an eating disorder to her career and being a woman entrepreneur. She shares how embracing her journey helped embody her whole being, inclusive of a … Continue reading No Longer Putting Out Fires →

    Why Can’t They Just Eat?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 28:46


    A question parents and guardians often ask of children at any age with an eating disorder or disordered eating is ‘Why can't they just eat?'. Jane Reagan, RDN, CEDS, MEd Counseling, and I discuss her self paced training made for parents and caregivers to aid in the eating disorder recovery of their children. While parents … Continue reading Why Can't They Just Eat? →

    Changing the Trajectory 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 30:56


    Jeanette Alonso, MSEd, LMHC, Clinical Director of Galen Hope, shares her experience and clinical pearls after years of working with families in eating disorder treatment. We discuss how pivotal conversation and vulnerability between parents or caregivers and children of any age is in changing the trajectory towards healing.

    Go Slow To Go Fast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 31:32


    Ibbits Newhall joins TheNPRD podcast sharing her own recovery story and that of her daughter both of which shaped her career with various treatment centers and her own consulting practice. We discuss the phrase ‘Go slow to go fast' suggesting thoughtfulness in helping families and individuals find creative treatment solutions. A must listen for parents … Continue reading Go Slow To Go Fast →

    Would You Take Your Own Advice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 24:16


    Join Rebecca (Becky) Manley, MEDA Founder, MEDA board member, and owner of Manley Coaching!, and I as we discuss all things MEDA's 30th birthday. We reflect on the question ‘Would You Take Your Own Advice?' and delve into what recovery has been for Becky and how her view of this for all humans has shifted over … Continue reading Would You Take Your Own Advice? →

    Reflective Supervision – Evolving and Elevating The Field Of Dietetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 33:09


    Lisa Pearl, MS, RDN, CED-S, and Fiona Sutherland, Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Yoga Teacher and Clinical Supervisor, join us on TheNPRD sharing their upcoming training for dietitians. Lisa, Fiona and I have a dynamic conversation on the evolution of reflective supervision in the field of dietetics cementing the elevating aspects their training has to offer.

    Getting Better vs. Getting Well?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 32:00


    We welcome back Amy Boyers, PhD, clinical psychologist, President and co-founder of Galen Hope, for one of her favorite topics: Getting Better vs. Getting Well. Amy and I discuss how patients move through getting better to getting well – the differences of these – and why we truly want patients to be and live well … Continue reading Getting Better vs. Getting Well? →

    Not One More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 25:40


    The National Alliance for Eating Disorders (formerly The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness), led by Johanna Kandel, joins us for the second time to speak to Not One More Weekend, this weekend, February 23, 24, 25, 2024, around their pillars of help, support and recovery. Listen in to hear all about this weekend's upcoming events … Continue reading Not One More →

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    Funny, Fierce and Forward Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 27:15


    Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S is an incredible entrepreneur in the eating disorder field. She has led the industry in Eating Disorder Boot Camp training for dietitians as well as authored what will be the 3rd Ed. (out in the fall of 2024) Pocket Guide to Eating Disorders for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Jessica's … Continue reading Funny, Fierce and Forward Thinking →

    Staying Energized

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 27:15


    Beth Mayer, LICSW, who was my own supervisor in the past and remains a mentor to me, is our very special guest for this episode. Beth is a gifted family therapist and has been in the field for nearly 40 years. She served as Executive Director of the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Associate (MEDA) in Newton, … Continue reading Staying Energized →

    Season 3 Sneak Peek!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 12:15


    Jordan Rich, my good friend and producer of The NPRD, joins me on our first episode of season 3 of The NPRD. We talk about milestones of the podcast and future guests. As well as new resources for nurse practitioners working in the field of eating disorders (they're free!). Robyn and Jordan also discuss what … Continue reading Season 3 Sneak Peek! →

    We Heal Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 25:00


    Have you ever met a person who has recovered from an eating disorder yet healed themself alone? Kate Sweeney, MS, RDN, LDN, Ernährungswissenschaftlerin (Germany) is a private practitioner with 10 years of experience in the eating disorders field. As you'll hear we agree in today's episode, healing is relational – we heal together. Kate provides nutrition … Continue reading We Heal Together →

    Yoga As A Whole Spiritual Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 30:23


    Sandy Klemmer,  MS, RD, LDN, E-RYT/YACEP, joins us on the podcast to discuss yoga as a way of being aside from physical poses. We learn more of her studies and personal philosophy devoted to exploring spirit and consciousness through sadhana including movement, meditation, wonder, nature, and academic study. In both roles – as a yoga teacher and nutritionist – … Continue reading Yoga As A Whole Spiritual Culture →

    In Memoriam, Jaime Hyde ~ The Missing Piece in Treatment for Eating Disorders: Meal Coaching

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 22:47


    In today's episode we are celebrating the memory of Jaime Hyde, MA, MSW, LICSW, whose expertise most recently was in providing meal support recovery services for clients in collaboration with therapeutic teams. Jaime and I discuss the missing piece in ED treatment — meal coaching. Jaime was a trusted colleague, member of the Greater Boston Wellness Collaborative, and … Continue reading In Memoriam, Jaime Hyde ~ The Missing Piece in Treatment for Eating Disorders: Meal Coaching →

    Gastroenterology and Eating Disorders ~ A Challenging Overlap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 21:33


    Lauren Adler Dear, MS, RDN, is an expert in eating disorders and gastroenterology practicing in the greater Boston area. In this episode we cover gastroparesis and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) and their relationship to those with eating disorders. We also hear about EDGItraining.com.This is an incredible up and coming resource for eating disorder registered dietitians looking to … Continue reading Gastroenterology and Eating Disorders ~ A Challenging Overlap →

    Are You a Vegan?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 20:47


    My daughter, Eve, age 10, joins us again, this time in the studio with Jordan Rich. We discuss an experience Eve had around being labeled because of her body size and shape. Robyn, Jordan and Eve talk about how to handle these tough situations.

    How Does Ketamine Really Work? And What’s Next…

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 27:43


    Dr. Daniel Brenner, Founder and medical Director at Cambridge Biotherapies, takes us further into ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and how this works adjunctively for patients struggling with eating disorders and concomitant depression, anxiety, and trauma. Dan has been at the forefront of this treatment, and others such as MDMA and psilocybin – both soon to be … Continue reading How Does Ketamine Really Work? And What's Next… →

    Can We Not Say Treatment Resistant Anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 29:11


    We welcome Amy Boyers, PhD, and Fiona Larosa Waters, BS, of Galen Hope and delve into their philosophy on what has been termed ‘treatment resistant'. We discuss better ways to serve patients –  and clinicians –  leaning away from use of this language and instead recognizing the need to pivot care and reframe treatment inclusive of symptoms … Continue reading Can We Not Say Treatment Resistant Anymore? →

    Not One More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 22:18


    The National Alliance for Eating Disorders (formerly The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness), led by Johanna Kandel, joins us to speak to Not One More Weekend, this weekend, February 24, 25, 26, 2023, around their pillars of help, support and recovery. Listen in to hear all about this weekend's upcoming events understanding support is available and … Continue reading Not One More →

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    Collaboration is Key – yet another reason to work in this niche of our field!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 18:51


    Our 30th podcast is a very special one! We are joined by Dr. Diana Lemly of MassGeneral Hospital who's practice focuses on eating disorders. She is triple boarded in internal medicine, adult and pediatric care. She has created a new clinic at MGH, providing specialized medical care for adolescents and adults with eating disorders, and she … Continue reading Collaboration is Key – yet another reason to work in this niche of our field! →

    Nutrition Entrepreneur Spotlight!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 24:10


    Join Adrien Paczosa, RD, LD, CDERD-S, as she traverses us through her journey from running a large private practice employing dietitians to becoming Chief Clinical Officer of Nourish. Nourish is a telehealth company of dietitians, taking insurances, treating folks from across the nation within a weight inclusive lens. This episode is a must listen for … Continue reading Nutrition Entrepreneur Spotlight! →

    WomanNPPlease!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 26:34


    Join Kathy Kates, FNP, Melissa Hines PT, DPT, also both women entrepreneurs, as we discuss their three amazing businesses including The Institute for Pelvic Health, Wellest Integrative Health, and WomanNPPlease. We also begin to delve into the intersection of the pelvic floor and eating disorders and our collaboration together as clinicians for our patients.

    What Would a 10 Year Old Say?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 14:22


    TheNPRD includes work life balance. My daughter Eve, age 10, joins me today and shares wisdom she has learned living with an NPRD Mom. Today's podcast pertains to clinicians and patients. Get a glimpse of how we impart walking the walk and talking the talk in our home.

    The iMove Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 27:52


    Amy Gardner, MS, CEDRD, RYT Amy Gardner, MS, CEDRD, RYT, is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and yoga teacher. Join Amy and I as we hear all about her book ‘iMove, Helping Your Clients Heal from Compulsive Exercise' and training for clinicians enhancing their practice with a greater knowledge base on her trademarked iMove Method. … Continue reading The iMove Method →

    Drop the Rope?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 25:50


    Karen Chinca, LICSW, CEDS-S, Diplomate, Academy of Cognitive Therapy, joins us to discuss the phrase ‘drop the rope' in treatment with our patients and clients. She is an expert in OCD and eating disorders, their dual diagnosis, and exposure therapy. Karen teaches us how and why we need to treat all of a person's diagnosis in a dynamic, … Continue reading Drop the Rope? →

    What is EMDR?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 27:41


    Lauren Manasse, LICSW, CEDS-S, and Robyn delve into EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), its origin, and how this type of therapy can be profound. Lauren's professional experience and training is essential to continuing to strive for hope in our patients' recovery journeys.

    Finding Symmetry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 28:39


    Kortney Brown and Whitney Trotter join Robyn on the inaugural episode of the second season of TheNPRD. Kortney and Whitney are both dietitians and nurses – with two of the three of us also nurse practitioners and a third will be a nurse practitioner very soon. Learn more about why we chose to combine our degrees … Continue reading Finding Symmetry →

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    The Mind Body Approach to Eating Disorder Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 18:46


    Back by popular demand! Dr. Judy Feldman, psychiatry and psychotherapy expert, returns for a discussion about harmonizing the mind with our anatomical systems. Known as “Internal Family Systems” or IFS in the psychotherapy field, IFS helps us, as practitioners, take a mind body approach to eating disorder treatment.

    Body, Mind, Medication – a Healing Trifecta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 13:10


    Get to know our very own Emily Pardue, PMHNP! In her work within my private practice, Emily sees patients for psychopharmacology assessment and ongoing medication management. She is drawn to the interconnectedness of body and mind and the relationship between nutrition and mental health. Tune in to learn more about what inspires her in this … Continue reading Body, Mind, Medication – a Healing Trifecta →

    A Deep Dive into Ketamine for Treating Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 20:30


    On this week's The NPRD, Dr. John Sharp joins the show and discusses psychopharmacology advancements for treating individuals who struggle with depression. We take a deep dive into Ketamine for treatment in those with eating disorders, specifically – a medication that I find greatly supports my patients in their ED journey and recovery.

    Finding Inner Peace on Eating Disorder Journeys, with Dr. Wendy Oliver Pyatt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 27:07


    Join me as I sit down with Wendy Oliver Pyatt MD, FAED, CEDS, world-leading expert on treating eating disorders, for a discussion about her unique eating disorder care philosophy. Dr Wendy has developed a unique treatment approach that dives into the underlying issues that place a person at risk for mental health issues such as eating … Continue reading Finding Inner Peace on Eating Disorder Journeys, with Dr. Wendy Oliver Pyatt →

    Dr. Judith Feldman’s Three Principles of Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 24:54


    As both a pioneer and veteran in the field of psychiatry, psychotherapy and eating disorders, Dr. Feldman shares pearls of wisdom from her 30-year career. She is known and respected for establishing the three principles of treatment: honesty, flexibility and collaboration. She reminds us that these are key to a trusting patient/provider relationship, and that having … Continue reading Dr. Judith Feldman's Three Principles of Treatment →

    The NPRD Podcast Turns One!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 13:18


    Jordan Rich, my good friend and producer of The NPRD, joins me to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The NPRD. We talk about where we've been, where we are now, and where we plan to take The NPRD. Tune in for a sneak peek into upcoming content to help you practice confidently. We hope you … Continue reading The NPRD Podcast Turns One! →

    You are Always Deserving of Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 20:27


    As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I have invited a client to share her story with you. Lauren's eating disorder consumed her for five years prior to her seeking treatment in her early 20's. Her story is unique as she truly knew she could overcome her eating disorder – she strongly believed she deserved recovery. … Continue reading You are Always Deserving of Treatment →

    Olympic Medalist Jessie Diggins Shares Her Triumph Over an Eating Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 28:27


    Jessie Diggins, the one and only, phenomenal Olympic cross country skier, sits down with The NPRD for a candid and open conversation around her eating disorder journey. Hear first-hand about her bravery, struggles, challenges and triumphs in this episode. I hope this amazing, admirable woman and athlete inspires your clients to seek support just as … Continue reading Olympic Medalist Jessie Diggins Shares Her Triumph Over an Eating Disorder →

    Mental Health Matters: Supporting Your Clients with Anxiety and Depression


    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 25:56


    Anxiety and depression are common comorbidities tied to eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues. Your nutrition clients may also present with generalized anxiety and depression. Today's episode explores how to guide your clients toward improved mental health and peace in their lives and on their ED journeys. Join me as I sit down … Continue reading Mental Health Matters: Supporting Your Clients with Anxiety and Depression
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    Nutrition Therapist Sumner Brooks Shares the “Three Keys” to Raising Intuitive Eaters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 24:53


    Join dietitian Sumner Brooks in today's podcast as she helps us grasp “the three keys” crucial for raising intuitive eaters. Leave the food shame and blame behind – parent and guide your children compassionately as they explore food and eating. Sumner will share tips from her book, “How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Raising the Next … Continue reading Nutrition Therapist Sumner Brooks Shares the “Three Keys” to Raising Intuitive Eaters →

    Families and Eating Disorders: Sarai Logue Provides Counseling Guidance and Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 20:28


    Sarai Logue, LICSW, joins the show today to talk more about the Greater Boston Wellness Collaborative, an entity that provides multi-disciplinary care to individuals and families experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, body image challenges and related issues. We'll explore the Collaborative's model, and how parents and clinicians can navigate diet culture to best support and … Continue reading Families and Eating Disorders: Sarai Logue Provides Counseling Guidance and Resources →

    Athletes and Eating Disorders: Dietitian Matt Stranberg Shares Nutrition Counseling Guidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 22:22


    Join me as I sit down with Matt Stranberg, MS, RDN, LDN, CSCS, CSSD as we discuss how to help athletes with eating disorders overcome and achieve. Matt's research-based, practical approach will help you guide your clients on their recovery journeys. To learn more visit robynkievit.com.

    Understand the Deep Complexities of Eating Disorders – Mekenzie Smith, Dietitian, Shares Her Expertise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 17:24


    I sit down with my colleague, Mekenzie Smith, to discuss her extensive experience and understanding of the deep complexities of eating disorders and the impact food can have in one's life. Her work with diverse patient populations embraces a holistic approach that encompasses body image work, sleep habits, movement, mindfulness and stress reduction strategies. I … Continue reading Understand the Deep Complexities of Eating Disorders – Mekenzie Smith, Dietitian, Shares Her Expertise →

    Take Your Eating Disorder Expertise to the Next Level! Marci Evans, MS, CEDRD-S, LDN, Shows You How

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 20:51


    Marci Evans, MS, CEDRD-S, LDN, shares her passion for creating accessible and engaging training for eating disorder clinicians. If you're looking to gain confidence in the field, this episode is for you. Marci's trainings are varied – covering everything from counseling to body image to digestive issues in ED. Her trainings keep clinicians coming back … Continue reading Take Your Eating Disorder Expertise to the Next Level! Marci Evans, MS, CEDRD-S, LDN, Shows You How →

    “The Eating Disorder Trap” Author Robyn Goldberg, RDN, CEDRD-S, Talks About Her New Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 19:23


    This show is for loved ones of those with eating disorders, and for clinicians in the eating disorder field. Robyn's book breaks down disordered eating and recovery into tangible content that will help you understand the mindset of those we love and care for. Robyn is a gem in the field and has been steadfast in her work … Continue reading “The Eating Disorder Trap” Author Robyn Goldberg, RDN, CEDRD-S, Talks About Her New Book →

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