Podcast appearances and mentions of jennifer mcgurk

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!  Applications for the next cohort of EXPAND are now open! The program begins Thursday, October 10th! In this podcast episode, Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, answers questions about hiring and leadership in business. Topics include hiring your first team member, the interview process, the difference between employee and contractor positions, the importance of setting clear expectations and communication, and the complexities of team dynamics in private practice. This episode is full of action steps for you to embrace leadership in your business.  00:04:30 - CEO Time and Job Descriptions The significance of scheduling CEO time to evaluate business operations. Discussion about the different steps to create a job description for a virtual assistant based on tasks needed, outcomes, and budget. 00:09:42 - Paying Team Members Comparison of hiring a virtual assistant versus a dietitian, focusing on roles and revenue generation. Insights on how to determine fair pay for dietitians based on expertise and business finances. 00:17:45 - Employee vs. Contractor Differences Explains the differences between hiring W-2 employees and W-9 contractors, focusing on supervision and responsibilities. 00:21:23 - Marketing Job Positions and the Interview Process Strategies for marketing job openings effectively to attract the right candidates for your business. Advice on conducting interviews and assessing candidates' problem-solving skills and fit for the role. 00:30:06 - Setting Expectations for Retention The importance of setting clear expectations for team members regarding client sessions and communication, including hiring and managing team members effectively. 00:35:21 - Job Descriptions for VAs and Interviewing Candidates Explores the necessity of having a job description when hiring a virtual assistant to ensure clarity of roles and expectations. Highlights the importance of asking the right interview questions to avoid bad hires. 00:38:54 - Addressing Performance Issues and Conflicts of Interest for Team Members Starting a Practice Discusses strategies for addressing performance issues with associates, including setting clear goals and expectations. Explains how to manage situations when associates wish to start their own private practices. 00:46:27 - Client Retention and Building Business Assets Emphasizes the importance of client care during transitions when associates leave, allowing clients to choose their path. Discusses the importance of creating intellectual property and business assets to sustain a practice. 00:49:19 - Pay Structures for Employees and Leadership Support Explores different pay structures for employees in group practices, including hourly rates and fee splits. Encourages business owners to seek support and build leadership skills to create sustainable practices. 00:57:31 - Join EXPAND More information about the EXPAND business coaching program for support in hiring and leadership. EXPAND is a business coaching program for private practice professionals looking to get support around team and leadership. The program helps you hire your team, manage your team, and step into your CEO role as a leader.  This program is perfect for group practice owners, and/or business owners who want to hire operations support like an administrative assistant or marketing support.    EXPAND is a mix of the program curriculum, group calls, individual coaching sessions, and community. Program Curriculum - This curriculum includes digestible audio & video lessons, helpful worksheets for reflection and accountability, and templates & tools to make your life so much easier.  Group Coaching Calls -We focus each week on 1-2 lessons from the educational curriculum so it's easy to go through the material and form your action steps.  1:1 Coaching Sessions - These sessions are for individual project review, and for any private questions. Community - Access to other amazing business owners at your level This program focuses on 3 foundations of your CEO Role: Run Your Business Like a CEO: Expanding your vision, creating a sustainable business offer, systems to scale, figuring out your finances, and marketing metrics, & defining your CEO role. Supervise Your Team Like a Leader: Ensure that you are leading yourself and your team according to your values and your boundaries. Learn how to hire and manage your team, whether you're just getting started with the hiring process or already have a team. Live Your Life With Freedom: From self-care to relationships and boundaries & having fun, life is meant to be lived. We support you in finding more space so you can live your life. Learn more and apply today!

Jennifer McGurk RDN, CDN, CEDS-S is the founder and CEO of Pursuing Private Practice. She began her career in business as a dietitian in private practice. She grew her private practice into a group practice and eventually expanded into speaking, offering workshops, and supervising other professionals. In this episode, Jennifer guides us in overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating the complexities of private practice, promoting diversified offerings beyond one-on-one sessions for a broader impact in the field. Her career in dietetics has undergone a significant transformation from a weight-centric approach to becoming a passionate advocate for anti-diets and holistic well-being. Her journey, shaped by continuous learning and client interactions, highlights the limitations of traditional diets and champions a weight-inclusive perspective. As a committed advocate for eating disorder treatment and recovery, Jennifer emphasizes the interconnected elements of mental health, genetics, environment, and brain function. Transitioning from a clinician to the business world, she stresses the multifaceted nature of recovery, challenging linear progressions, and advocating for a comprehensive treatment team. Jennifer addresses the need for early exposure to business concepts in dietetics education, encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset from the outset of one's career. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free The PsychCraft Network The Practice of Therapy Community Mental Health Wear (use code POT24) Consulting With Gordon Pursuing Private Practice Jennifer on Instagram Jennifer on Facebook Pursuing Private Practice Podcast Jennifer on LinkedIn

Note: 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. In this episode, I chat with Jennifer McGurk - a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who is on a mission to support professionals to build a business that makes an impact in this world. Jennifer is the creator of Pursuing Private Practice, a business to help other dietitians build a weight-inclusive private practice. We discuss Jennifer's top tips for fellow Dietitians - including why you don't need to be afraid of making mistakes, the importance of finding supervision early in your career, and the beauty and inevitability of pivots and evolutions in your career as a dietitian. If you liked this episode, you may also like...[123] My Launch Failed - Now What? https://empoweringdietitians.com/podcast/failed-launch/ To connect with Jennifer...Follow her on Instagram, at ⁠⁠@pursuing.private.practice⁠, or visit her website at https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ To learn more about Empowering Dietitians and the support Jess offers...visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.empoweringdietitians.com⁠

I am talking with Jennifer McGurk RDN, CDN, CEDS-S, she is the founder and CEO of Pursuing Private Practice. She grew her private practice into a group practice and eventually expanded into speaking, offering workshops, and supervising other professionals. She started Pursuing Private Practice to address the demand for business education and coaching within the professional community.   Jennifer shares her running story. She started running as a way to track numbers and then took a 7 year break. She came back to running to help take care of her physical and mental health. She was able to enjoy running in a total different way. After a lot of hard work, uphill battles, and mindset shifts, she has completed a 1/2 marathon, a 10-mile race, and a few 5ks.   You can follow Jennifer on Instagram @pursuing.private.practice. You check out Jennifer's podcast Pursuing Private Practice Podcast. Check out her website www.pursuingprivatepractice.com. 

In this episode, Libby and Jennifer delve into various aspects of private practice and dietetics. They explore challenges and opportunities related to insurance, stress the importance of scalable business models, and address barriers dietitians may encounter. Their discussion encompasses finding effective systems, managing technology, shifting mindsets, and offering examples and inspiration to help dietitians broaden their business prospects. Additionally, they highlight the potential of private practice for flexible income generation in today's economy and underscore the role of social media in business growth, advocating for mindful usage and setting boundaries."Scaling your private practice with scalable offers can create additional revenue streams and reach more clients."BIO: Jennifer McGurk RDN, CDN, CEDS-S is the founder and CEO of Pursuing Private Practice. She began her career in business as a private practice dietitian. She grew her private practice into a group practice and eventually expanded into speaking, offering workshops, and supervising other professionals. She started Pursuing Private Practice to address the demand for business education and coaching within the professional community. Jennifer's passion and determination to empower other business owners has helped hundreds of clients in Business School and in the EXPAND business coaching program. Pursuing Private Practice is a top-rated business podcast. Jennifer's mission is to encourage others to take up space in business!Website: https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/What you'll learn from this episode: Insurance in private practice can reduce barriers to access care but also comes with challenges like billing and dealing with insurance companies. Scaling your private practice with scalable offers (courses, group programs, workshops) can create additional revenue streams and help you reach more clients. Barriers to adopting scalable offers may include a lack of examples in the field, fear of technology, and mindset shifts. Learning the skills of program design, managing feedback mechanisms, and improving systems are crucial for successfully implementing scalable offers. Private practice offers significant flexibility and income potential, making it suitable for those seeking additional earnings, especially during economic downturns. The scalability of private practice allows practitioners to start small and gradually expand their client base. Social media is becoming increasingly important for business growth, but it's essential to use it strategically and mindfully. Effective use of social media involves understanding various platforms and tailoring content to reach the ideal audience. Maintaining boundaries with social media usage is crucial to prevent it from negatively impacting mental health and productivity. Connect with Jennifer: Instagram: @pursuing.private.practice Email: hello@pursuingprivatepractice.com Connect with Libby: Instagram: @libbyrothschild | @dietitianboss YouTube: Dietitian Boss Checkout Practice Better here:https://practicebetter.grsm.io/dietitianbosspodcast Use code: DIETITIANBOSS20 to get started on Practice Better with 20% off any paid plan (eligible to those joining a paid Practice Better plan for the first time). Are you ready to get support? Team Dietitian Boss offers support to help you start, grow and scale your private practice. Book a call to learn more about what options we offer to help you based on your stage of business. Want to learn how to create passive income? Download our free 5 steps guide here. Download our free guide Freebie 1st hire. Download our free guide Start your private practice. Download our free guide Quit your clinical job. Want to hear client success stories? Review here.

How can intuition play a more meaningful role in our relationship with money? Guest Jennifer McGurk shares about the connection between our relationship with money and our relationship with food. Linzy and Jennifer explore the ways that the stories we internalize about money and about food can have a lot of parallels, and they discuss how the messaging we receive for both can be counterproductive to our own well being. Jennifer shares about how with both money and food, we often need to let our intuition guide us toward making mindful decisions that will work best for us as individuals rather than relying on external messaging. Check out this perspective to improve the way that money works in your life. For a full transcript of the episode and much more, check out the blog post on our website!Connect with JenniferConnect with Jennifer via her website: https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuing.private.practice/ Want to work with Linzy?Check out the FREE masterclass, The 4 Step Framework to Getting Your Business Finances Totally in Order, where you'll learn the framework that has helped hundreds of therapists go from money confusion and shame to calm and confidence, as well as the three biggest financial mistakes that therapists make. At the end, you'll be invited to join Money Skills for Therapists and get Linzy's support in getting your finances finally working for you. Click here to find a masterclass time that works for you!  

Today, we have an exciting announcement for you! It's Jennifer McGurk's 39th birthday week and we have a special gift to celebrate. Get ready to dive into the world of business education with authenticity and honesty. Typical business programs prey on vulnerability, promising to "fix everything" if you just "buy the thing." But here at Pursuing Private Practice, we do things differently. We believe in teaching business skills without sleazy sales tactics or "one size fits all" recommendations. Introducing our transformative membership program: Business School.  This program has helped over 350 professionals achieve remarkable results. Join us as we guide you step by step through the process of building and growing your business. Here's a taste of what you can expect from Business School: Setting up and launching your business: We provide the guidance you need to get started on the right foot. Developing a converting marketing plan: Learn how to attract potential clients and turn them into paying customers. Tools for client acquisition and retention: Discover strategies to secure your first few clients and keep them coming back. Optimizing your systems: Gain insights into leveraging software to streamline your operations. Honoring your boundaries and embracing change: We empower you to evolve and make adjustments when necessary. We want to give you the opportunity to dive into the incredible value Business School offers. That's why, for a limited time, we're offering you the opportunity to experience Business School firsthand. From now until Wednesday, May 31st, you can join us for just $39 and enjoy a 7-day trial. During this period, you'll have access to calls, exclusive training sessions, and the chance to connect with like-minded professionals who share your journey. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Take the next step in transforming your business and discover the power of Business School. Join us today for just $39!

It's not every day that you get to hear from a non-diet dietitian who is as enthusiastic about helping clients develop fabulous relationships with food as they are about mentoring other professionals in this life-changing field worldwide. But that's exactly what we're doing today! Listen in as our guest, Jennifer McGurk talks about her journey with food, fitness, eating disorder recovery, and where intuitive eating came into play for her.  She also sheds light on the freedom she's found on the other side of healing her relationship with food and her body. The kind of freedom that's created a ripple effect in all aspects of her life, including motherhood and business!  Connect with Katie: Book a Free Strategy Call | www.katiehake.com/schedule Join The Free Community | https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfriendshappyhourpodcast/ Connect with Jennifer:  Website | https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pursuing.private.practice/ Group Private Practice |  https://eatwithknowledge.com/

This week on the podcast, I'm talking with eating disorder dietitian and business coach Jennifer McGurk.  Jennifer currently runs two different businesses in the dietetic space: a group private practice that serves clients with eating disorders and a coaching business that helps healthcare professionals create successful, weight-inclusive practices.  Jennifer has been at this for over a decade now and has so much wisdom to share. In this episode, we talk about:  Jennifer's experience starting her first private practice in 2011 What spurred her to expand from solopreneurship into a group private practice Why she decided to start a second business five years later to help other RDs build private practices themselves How she would go about starting a business again today if she was back at square zero …and much more. Listen in now to hear this insightful conversation. Looking for more tips and a community of like-minded peers? Join The Unconventional RD Facebook Community on Facebook. Find the notes for this episode at: www.theunconventionalrd.com/episode103 Need help setting up your website? Join our FREE "How to Start a Website" tutorial.

This week we sit down with Jennifer McGurk to discuss her path to becoming a Registered Dietitian, the various roles she has held and how they have transformed with time. She shares her candid experience in hopes of inspiring other RDs and RD2BEs.

Today's show takes on a very niched perspective, but the information and wisdom are useful in many aspects of our work as clinicians and business owners. We are specifically discussing how to move from an online course to a membership model. Maybe you've wondered about these components of your practice and how to make the transition. Join us for expert advice! Our Featured Guest Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S Jennifer McGurk is a registered dietitian in NY whose specialty is helping clients with eating disorders. She made the transition from an online course to a membership model, so she is sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of such a move. I hope our discussion will be helpful to you if you're considering a similar transition. https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/theecourse/ (Website) You'll Learn: ●     How membership sites can help a clinician accomplish career goals ●     Details of Jennifer's journey in private practice from an online course to a membership model ●     The benefits to therapist and client of a membership model over a one-time course model ●     How imposter syndrome can crop up when creating a membership site ●     How it's helpful to see others reaching their goals in transitioning from an online course to a membership site ●     Common mistakes in this transition ●     What the business gurus DON'T tell you about your online course as a passive income stream ●     The components of Jennifer's membership site: Dietitian Business School ●     Jennifer's advice to a clinician either launching an online course or making the transition to a membership site Today's Podcast Sponsor: https://sellingthecouch.com/hushmail (Hushmail) - Hushmail is a safe and secure way to email and send secure forms (e.g., intake packets and consent forms) to potential and current clients. Please visit https://sellingthecouch.com/hushmail (https://sellingthecouch.com/hushmail) and please let them know Mel sent you =). TRANSCRIPT Melvin: Hi Jennifer, welcome back to Selling the Couch. Jennifer: Hi, Melvin; thank you for having me. I'm so excited to talk to you. Melvin: I really enjoyed our last conversation. I'm so grateful that you reached out, you are doing just so many neat things in the world, so many out of the box things. And I'm just grateful when you reached out and then two, just to hear about the journey and share all the lessons and all those things that you've learned. Jennifer: Yeah, thank you so much. I'm so grateful for your work, too. We were talking before we hit record about how mental health is so needed right now and therapists are doing such an awesome job. So anyone out there listening, thank you for your work too. It's a time where people really need mental health services. Melvin: Yeah, absolutely; I do feel so grateful to be part of this profession. I don't know who could have imagined something like this. But I think one of the things that's really been on my mind, especially through this pandemic, I think it was there before but it's kind of accelerated it is this question of like, what do I want my career to look like? And where do I want to focus my energy? And one of the things that I've kind of realized is, I actually want to eventually just completely pull back on one on one work or if I have to it's kind of more higher-priced and it's very limited. And I think one of the ways that you can do that is through online courses and membership sites. I think there's like a lot of information online about how to do these, all of that kind of stuff. But I wanted to hear from you, because you had an online course, you transitioned into a membership site, you're actually doing it and yeah, I'm just so grateful, I think for

What problem are you solving in your business? Have you felt like there has been something missing in your dietetic education once you are out in the world seeing clients? I know I had and, not to discredit the education, there is just so much we need to know. In today's session, I chat with Jennifer McGurk about how to build and grow your practice by solving problems in your community and with clients to have a lasting company. ABOUT JENNIFER MCGURK Jennifer McGurk is on a mission to empower dietitian business owners. As the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, Jennifer leads an entire team that is just as passionate about encouraging dietitians to take up space going after their business goals. The company offers Beginner Basics, a course about setting up a business, and Dietitian Business School, a program to support dietitians with business education, supervision, and accountability throughout the various stages of building a business. Jennifer is the host of the Pursuing Private Practice podcast, where she shares the ups and downs of growing a business and features guests to share their own journeys. Find her at www.pursuingprivatepractice.com. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE: Taking your passion and turning it into a business Building a business that solves a problem Get more granular to help solve the problems for clients Time on your schedule to think as the CEO Take challenges head-on to grow your business Fear is the only way to know what to do next Take Action from Jennifer: Exposure therapy works for you - do the hard things Find your support system MORE FROM JENNIFER MCGURK Website Instagram Facebook NOURISH Interested in Joining Nourish? Learn more HERE and make sure you mention you heard it on the show! MORE FROM ADRIEN Marketing Wednesdays Action Steps Driven Goal Planner What is my Next Step as a Practitioner - Take the Quiz Foundations of Private Practice Building Your Dream Practice Apply for Business Coaching Resources for Your Practice Schedule Your FREE 15 Min Fearless Steps Call Connect with Adrien on Instagram and Facebook Private Practice Paperwork Templates Subscribe & Review on iTunes Click here to subscribe to iTunes! Subscribe to Fearless Practitioners! Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!! Go to Programs and see what you need to become a Fearless Practitioner TODAY!! Connect with me on your fav social platform: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrienpaczosa/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrien.paczosa/ * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Apaczosa Hey! Send me a message and tell me what you think about the show! Use the Hashtag #FearlessPractitioner so I know you're a friend! XOXO Adrien Sign up for my weekly newsletter and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a ridiculously amazing fun-filled life! Get episode show notes here: https://fearlesspractitioners.com/fearless-podcast/

The only constant in business and life is change. In today's episode I'm in conversation with Jennifer McGurk and we are talking all about change, boundaries and values….and how they all change as we, and the humans around us change too.Jennifer is a registered dietitian and the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice. Pursuing Private Practice is on a mission to empower non-diet dietitians to start, grow, and scale a business rooted in a weight-inclusive philosophy.Let's dive in.Episode transcript & show notes at dietitianvalues.com/podcastConnect & continue the conversation on Insta @dietitianvalues

Social media can be overwhelming! Join us as Meghan Goodman, the Marketing Director here at Pursuing Private Practice, and Jennifer McGurk discuss social media strategy for your business. This episode is a recording from one of our business curriculum lessons taken from Dietitian Business School, our program to support dietitians starting, growing, or scaling a private practice.   Some of the topics discussed include: The purpose of social media in business The different social media platforms and how we can use them a little differently for business Tips for best practices on social media The different recommendations for each stage of business For full show notes, visit https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/128

Today's show takes on a very niched perspective, but the information and wisdom are useful in many aspects of our work as clinicians and business owners. We are specifically discussing how to move from an online course to a membership model. Maybe you've wondered about these components of your practice and how to make the transition. Join us for expert advice! Our Featured Guest Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S Jennifer McGurk is a registered dietitian in NY whose specialty is helping clients with eating disorders. She made the transition from an online course to a membership model, so she is sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of such a move. I hope our discussion will be helpful to you if you're considering a similar transition. https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/theecourse/ (Website) You'll Learn: ●     How membership sites can help a clinician accomplish career goals ●     Details of Jennifer's journey in private practice from an online course to a membership model ●     The benefits to therapist and client of a membership model over a one-time course model ●     How imposter syndrome can crop up when creating a membership site ●     How it's helpful to see others reaching their goals in transitioning from an online course to a membership site ●     Common mistakes in this transition ●     What the business gurus DON'T tell you about your online course as a passive income stream ●     The components of Jennifer's membership site: Dietitian Business School ●     Jennifer's advice to a clinician either launching an online course or making the transition to a membership site Today's Podcast Sponsor: https://sellingthecouch.com/hushmail (Hushmail) - Hushmail is a safe and secure way to email and send secure forms (e.g., intake packets and consent forms) to potential and current clients. Please visit https://sellingthecouch.com/hushmail (https://sellingthecouch.com/hushmail) and please let them know Mel sent you =). TRANSCRIPT Melvin: Hi Jennifer, welcome back to Selling the Couch. Jennifer: Hi, Melvin; thank you for having me. I'm so excited to talk to you. Melvin: I really enjoyed our last conversation. I'm so grateful that you reached out, you are doing just so many neat things in the world, so many out of the box things. And I'm just grateful when you reached out and then two, just to hear about the journey and share all the lessons and all those things that you've learned. Jennifer: Yeah, thank you so much. I'm so grateful for your work, too. We were talking before we hit record about how mental health is so needed right now and therapists are doing such an awesome job. So anyone out there listening, thank you for your work too. It's a time where people really need mental health services. Melvin: Yeah, absolutely; I do feel so grateful to be part of this profession. I don't know who could have imagined something like this. But I think one of the things that's really been on my mind, especially through this pandemic, I think it was there before but it's kind of accelerated it is this question of like, what do I want my career to look like? And where do I want to focus my energy? And one of the things that I've kind of realized is, I actually want to eventually just completely pull back on one on one work or if I have to it's kind of more higher-priced and it's very limited. And I think one of the ways that you can do that is through online courses and membership sites. I think there's like a lot of information online about how to do these, all of that kind of stuff. But I wanted to hear from you, because you had an online course, you transitioned into a membership site, you're actually doing it and yeah, I'm just so grateful, I think for

When great minds come together, there's likely to be FIRE in the midst. On fire conversations, that is!   We are always so excited to partner with our colleagues for inspiring interviews, but this one takes it up a few notches because on this podcast collaboration Christine partnered with Jennifer McGurk of Pursuing Private Practice on a panel with several business coaches that work with dietitians and healthcare professionals.   On this week's episode of the Make More Money as a Dietitian Podcast, you'll hear Christine & her biz coach colleagues talk about how they all got started, the mindset shifts they've had, how they continue to learn and grow, and how they see this space evolving. Listen in as they share the secrets of building a successful business.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE The unique stories of how each coach grew their businesses to where they are today.  The biggest mindset shifts each of them had to make as an entrepreneur. How they continue to learn & grow as business coaches. Their thoughts on business coaching and how they see the role evolving in the future. And so much MORE!     FEATURED ON THE SHOW Work with Christine as your business coach. Learn more about private coaching and schedule a Consult Call w/ Christine so she can discuss the details of how she can help you start & grow your business this year.   Grab a copy of the “How to Calculate Your Rate as an RD Entrepreneur”  Workbook  

In this episode, I'm joined by ​​Elyssa Toomey, Nutrition Director at Eat With Knowledge and Pursuing Private Practice. Today we're talking about our roles as non-diet, anti-diet dietitians. We are so passionate about our mission and vision for the world.   Some of the topics discussed include: What it means to be an anti-diet dietitian Privilege and how it shows up in our work, both consciously and unconsciously Why anti-diet work is more important now than ever What it's like to practice anti-diet work For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/123

This podcast episode is a short message for you about what's coming up with Pursuing Private Practice! We have had a crazzyyyyyy few months. It honestly feels like we have all been working a lot over here as we are redeveloping our curriculum to reflect the different stages of business. This is honestly my zone of genius and I have LOVED every minute of it, as I truly feel this is what I am called to do!!! But I did not practice what I preach and take inventory of my own energy that was needed to complete this major overhaul of a work project. For the past few months I have noticed some of my burnout tendencies coming on full force. With that in mind, I can't tell you all of my ideas yet, but please know that I will announce those things when we have final plans. I do have three things to tell you today that are official! For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/122

We're kicking off 2022 with our traditional special podcast series to catch up with former podcast guests and hear about what they've been up to and lessons they've learned in the past year. So often, we set big goals and make plans, and then everything changes!  In this episode, we're discussing boundaries. All three of our guests found themselves in different places in their businesses in 2021 where they had to really look at their priorities and decide what is and is not important to them, and how they can pivot and let go in order to honor their own business and personal boundaries. For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/121

Our work as anti-diet RDs makes such a difference in the world. But sometimes, it can feel lonely when there's so much diet culture that we're constantly fighting against.   This podcast episode is a little bit different. In this episode I address a lot of the traditional storytelling around becoming a dietitian in the first place. I talk about why I wanted to become a dietitian in the first place, my internship, my first job, and building my private practice. I also talk about my own eating disorder recovery in this episode, which feels vulnerable. But I know it will be valuable. I have learned so many things in recovery that apply to how I manage my businesses today, and I want to reflect on that and share that with you today.   Some of the topics discussed include: My own eating disorder journey & recovery My internship at Johns Hopkins and how that contributed to my eating disorder Starting therapy & how the skills I learned translated to being able to starting a private practice For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/120

We're kicking off 2022 with our traditional special podcast series to catch up with former podcast guests and hear about what they've been up to and lessons they've learned in the past year. So often, we set big goals and make plans, and then everything changes!  In this episode, we're talking all about motherhood in business. All three of these guests are in different places in their motherhood journeys. Courtney is returning from maternity leave, Erica has been on maternity leave for 5 months now, and Taylor is pregnant and planning for maternity leave in the spring.  Motherhood definitely impacts business in great ways and in ways that can feel stressful. It's so important to prepare for the transition as much as you can, while still knowing that every pregnancy and parenting journey is unique. For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/119

I LOVED recording this episode with Jessica Serdikoff Romola. I'm so excited to get it out into the world for all of you. Jess and I talked very openly and honestly about how supervision is so important for dietitians, for our career and for all the imposter feelings that we have. Jess termed the phrase “imposter feelings” — I love it – instead of “imposter syndrome” and we talk about why in the podcast episode.I think you'll really enjoy hearing Jess and I discuss what goes into supervision and break down how it can absolutely transform your business as a dietitian.   Some of the topics discussed include: What is supervision and “imposter feelings” Challenges dietitians face and how supervision can help by providing support, advocacy and growth How to handle emotional reactions and overidentification with clients Shifting into group supervision from 1:1 coaching For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/118

We're kicking off 2022 with our traditional special podcast series to catch up with former podcast guests and hear about what they've been up to and lessons they've learned in the past year. So often, we set big goals and make plans, and then everything changes!  In this episode, we celebrate business growth. All of our guests are in very different places in their businesses, working on everything from a major rebrand to expanding offerings and hiring to setting new boundaries. Please enjoy this episode! For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/117

In this episode, I interview Jennifer McGurk. Jennifer is the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, host of the Pursuing Private Practice podcast, and the dietitian behind the Dietitian Business School. In this episode, Jennifer talks all about starting a private practice side hustle. Enjoy!   Find Jennifer online: Website: www.PursuingPrivatePractice.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuing.private.practice/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pursuing-private-practice/id1477076855

We're kicking off 2022 with our traditional special podcast series to catch up with former podcast guests and hear about what they've been up to and lessons they've learned in the past year. So often, we set big goals and make plans, and then everything changes! This episode is the second one in the 2022 series.  In this episode, we discuss hiring for your business. Our three guests are all in different places in their businesses, but they all share something in common: they have all hired within the last year. Their businesses and stories are so different. There is not one “right” way to hire support in your business, and this episode sheds light on that.  For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/116

Sign up for our FREE 5 day New Year, No Diet Challenge running all next week here!   Today's guest is your favorite anti-diet business coach (and fellow dietitian!) Jennifer McGurk. Not only does Jennifer run her own successful private practice, but she is also the owner of Pursuing Private Practice.   Pursuing Private Practice is on a mission to empower non-diet dietitians to start, grow, and scale a business rooted in a weight-inclusive philosophy. Their goal is to amplify the common mission among non-diet dietitians that dietitians can empower clients feel fabulous about food. Pursuing Private Practice supports dietitians to create impactful offers for their clients, generate consistent revenue in business, and to prioritize self-care as a business owner.    Listen to learn more about Jennifer's advice for weight inclusive businesses and how to have happiness and success in your business, and also learn a bit about my own personal business evolution!   In this episode we discuss: Jennifer's journey as a dietitian, and what sparked her interest in teaching the business side of the career. How Jennifer coaches fellow anti-diet RDs on how to navigate our marketing from an ethical and value based perspective. How can fellow RDs fight about the perfectionist mindset, and not let it affect their business owning experience. How to challenge hustle culture. Jennifer's biggest challenges when it comes to building her own business. How Jennifer practices wellness without obsession.   Learn more about Jennifer: Jennifer's Instagram Jennifer's Website for Pursuing Private Practice   Announcements: Get Your Period Back Playbook is currently open for pre-sale for our March enrollment, by joining before February 15th  you can get a free customized meal plan to support your HA recovery. Food & Body Peace Playbook is also open for pre-sale for our April enrollment, if you join before March 11th  you will get a FREE 60 minute session with me, that way you can have a personalized coaching session to help you better implement the strategies you'll learn inside FBPP. We are currently booking for February and March for individual counseling at our virtual practice, Nourishing Minds Nutrition. If you're looking for intuitive eating and body image support and/or you're in need of anti-diet advice for HA, PCOS and IBS we would love to support you. We typically book 4+ weeks in advance so reach out today to guarantee your spot before the spring.   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community & support. Take a look at our online shop, the Wellness Without Obsession Shop.    Let's hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN: Victoria's Instagram Victoria's Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram Nourishing Minds Nutrition website For every guest that comes on the show, we donate money to Loveland Foundation. The Loveland Foundation, is a foundation that provides therapy and  healing to Black women and girls. We are honored to donate monthly to the Loveland Foundation, and you can learn more and donate yourself here.

I loved this episode with Victoria Myers. We talk about her 1:1 nutrition counseling private practice and how she grew and transitioned from seeing all clients to hiring other dietitians and running online programs. We talked about all of the ups and downs and challenges in between. I'm so excited for you to see behind the scenes of a successful business that runs multiple online offers and programs. Some of the topics discussed include: Being in business for the long haul Evolving your business to support a team after being a solopreneur Transitioning from solely 1:1 to also offering online courses and group coaching The truth behind passive income For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/115 SHOW SPONSOR Are you feeling burnt out and resentful of your private practice? In this free 3-part video series, you will learn: what self-care means to you and WHY it's so important, how to set financial boundaries so that you never undervalue your worth, and how to identify your own personal triggers in difficult situations so that you can know how to move forward when you feel stuck. Sign up at https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/selfcare/

We're kicking off 2022 with our traditional special podcast series to catch up with former podcast guests and hear about what they've been up to and lessons they've learned in the past year. So often, we set big goals and make plans, and then everything changes! This episode is the second one in the 2022 series.  In this episode, we discuss pivoting in business. As a business owner, I've had to make many pivots myself over the years. Running a business is really one big experiment around figuring out what works for you and your ideal clients. All of our guests today have made major pivots in their business within the last year. We talk about the good and the hard. I hope this episode inspires you! For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/114 SHOW SPONSOR: Dietitian Business School is a membership for dietitians that are growing a private practice and beyond! You'll be joining a powerful group of dietitians who believe in a non-diet way of counseling.  There's a collective energy among this group of dietitians rebelling against the dietitian “norm” to build a business and make money with a weight-inclusive approach to health. We do it differently, we'll show you how! Dietitian Business School includes business education and training, group coaching and group supervision, self-care, accountability, and community all in one.  We encourage you to lean into the uncertainty and challenge yourself to do things for your business that will truly create change for you as a business owner. Come hang out with dietitians who will inspire you.

Check out Dietitian Business School at www.dietitianbusinessschool.com!  

We're kicking off 2022 with our traditional special podcast series to catch up with former podcast guests and hear about what they've been up to and lessons they've learned in the past year. So often, we set big goals and make plans, and then everything changes! This episode is the first one in the 2022 series.  In this episode, we talk about gaining new experiences to build your business. Each of our guests, Dawn Lundin, Stephanie Dorfman, and Courtney Vickery, had different experiences throughout the course of 2021 that they used to build their businesses in new ways.  I'm so excited for you to hear these three stories! For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/113 Dietitian Business School is a membership for dietitians that are growing a private practice and beyond! You'll be joining a powerful group of dietitians who believe in a non-diet way of counseling.  There's a collective energy among this group of dietitians rebelling against the dietitian “norm” to build a business and make money with a weight-inclusive approach to health. We do it differently, we'll show you how! Dietitian Business School includes business education and training, group coaching and group supervision, self-care, accountability, and community all in one.  We encourage you to lean into the uncertainty and challenge yourself to do things for your business that will truly create change for you as a business owner. Come hang out with dietitians who will inspire you.

Happy new year! This podcast episode is my personal business report for 2021, and it has a lot to do with what's going on in my life right now. I'm so excited to share! In the next few months, we will be airing a series of interviews with previous guests updating us on their past year. I wanted to kick off this series with my own personal update. I share all of this with the goal in mind to be an inspiration and to share openly and transparently both the wins and the struggles of this past year.  Some of the topics discussed include: 2021 was both the best and worst year of my life with many high highs and low lows The long term effect of 2020 Growing the Pursuing Private Practice team Creating a CEO job description for myself and sticking to it How we are revamping Dietitian Business School For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/112 SHOW SPONSOR Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 13th at 12:00pm ET. The Pursuing Private Practice team is ready to absolutely change your business in this 90 minute free training! Not only will this training deliver immense value to you, but it's also worth 1.5 CEUs if you attend live! We will be talking about business strategy, depending on what stage of business you are in. You will create a business plan for yourself based on this stage of business. Sign up to join us for FREE 1.5 CEUs at www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/businessplan2022

Is it time to start your very own private practice, but you do not know where to begin? Are you curious about how you can set up your  business the right way in order to succeed? In this week's episode, I will be joined by Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S. Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a mission to help as many people as possible heal their relationship with food. She grew her business from a solopreneur specializing in eating disorder counseling to a group private practice with a team of 3 other dietitians. Over the past 10 years, the practice has been honored to work with over 1,000 clients! She started another company in 2015 called Pursuing Private Practice to support other dietitians in private practice. She has had over 100 dietitians join our membership program, Dietitian Business School.In this episode, we talked about the different stages of business. How to make a hard decision in business. Learn how to talk about your brand awareness. The biggest failure that helped her to become successful. Do not be afraid to hire before you are ready. Focus on your relationship and your confidence.  How dietitians are changing the world with an anti-diet message!  What you'll learn from this podcast:1:57 - From solopreneur to specializing in eating disorder 7:24 - How to attract clients with your specific niche 10:24 - The biggest failure that she would do it again 14:33 - People need inspiration in order to reach their goals 16:31 - The different stages of business, you need to learn about! 18:27 - revamping, refining, and refocusing 20:52 - Your coaches need coaches 23:39 - Start saying “no” Reach out to Jennifer:Website: https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/ Instagram:  Additional information:If you are tired of trying to figure out this game of business, marketing, and sales, all on your own, and  you are ready to just implement what's already proven to work, rather than reinventing the wheel head over to healthcarebusinessradio.com/insider right now and there you will find over $7,000 worth of training, resources, and coaching available only for listeners of this show.

Welcome to another episode of Understanding Disordered Eating. Today I am happy to welcome Jennifer McGurk to the show. Jennifer is the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, which empowers dietitians to integrate nutrition counseling skills and business education. She is also the owner of Eat With Knowledge, a group private practice in New York. On top of that, Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a heart. Her mission is to aid every client to be one with food, help them in their eating disorder recovery, and as well as to get support and accountability in building a business.   In this episode, we will be navigating the relationship between success, business, wellness, and diet culture. Tune in to today's session and find out more.    [0:01-2:53] Opening Segment I introduced the guest for this episode   [2:54-5:15] Why non-diet dietitian? Her journey towards becoming a nutritionist  How Jennifer work through her own treatment and build business Eating disorder recovery and business coaching   [5:14-9:25] Parallels with food and relationship with money How does an eating disorder show up in business culture? Biggest lessons that she learned as she grows her business Putting her insights into practice Healing from an eating disorder is not linear Everyone's process is different    [9:26-14:49] Behaviors with Food and Business  Food restrictions and binge eating in business  Actions are reflective of our mindset Scarcity mentality  Laying boundaries in your business  Grow a business that prioritizes self-care.    [14:50-23:38] Impostor Syndrome in Business In uncomfortable moments, business growth happens If you stay in your comfort zone there is no possibility for change Everyone's definition of success is different    [23:39-29:52] Working in your zone of genius Leaning to people in recovery and in business Getting support from others Heal from the inside out Spending money and investing in resources for your own recovery is key Using given privileges to take care of ourselves and prioritize self-care   [29:53-42:52] Investing in yourself  The more we invest in ourselves the more that we can focus on the things that matter in business Not everything has to get done at once The more value that you add the bigger your network Book recommendations    [42:53-43:58] Closing Remarks Where to find Jennifer?   Resources Mentioned: Pursuing Private Practice Podcast Pursuing Private Practice Jennifer McGurk on Instagram  It's the Manager We should all be Millionaires   Tweetable Quotes: “Don't be afraid to do challenging things. your journey is gonna be full of twists and turns and ups and downs. you have every right to pivot if something is not working for you.”  - Jennifer McGurk LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode.   You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.

Here at Pursuing Private Practice, we are celebrating the holiday season! We know the holidays can bring up so many emotions, and we are wishing each of you all the self care and peace during this holiday season. I wanted to take a second to talk about coasting in your business during the holidays. December is a time to coast as much as possible (at least that's my own belief!). The reason for that is because there are so many other things going on in our lives that need extra attention: gift buying and giving, socializing, different routines, shifting childcare, etc. We cannot do all the things, and December is the perfect time to give yourself a break when it comes to your business growth. Some of the topics discussed include: What is coasting? Ideas for cutting back on your workload How business impacts other areas of life The negative feelings around coasting How to know when it's time to stop coasting For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/111 SHOW SPONSOR Are you feeling burnt out and resentful of your private practice? In this free 3-part video series, you will learn: what self-care means to you and WHY it's so important, how to set financial boundaries so that you never undervalue your worth, and how to identify your own personal triggers in difficult situations so that you can know how to move forward when you feel stuck. Sign up at https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/selfcare/

This episode with Carly Marenna is so inspiring! Carly is making big moves in her business and challenging herself to do things differently. We talk a lot about how scary it is to start a business, and Carly shares some insight around this topic that I believe will help many of you. If you are looking for a dose of inspiration (along with a little bit of tough love that you can do challenging things!) this is the episode for you! Some of the topics discussed include: Starting a private practice from scratch with no connections in the field or in your area Feeling fear and anxiety in business The energetics of success For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/110 SHOW SPONSOR Congrats on starting a private practice! I bet you're so excited, but if you're feeling overwhelmed with all of the advice coming at you from all over the place--I get it! You can sign up for a free business plan roadmap that takes you through the key steps to start a business so you can focus on what really matters and leave the rest behind (like setting up an expensive LLC!): https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/join 

This conversation has been a long time coming! I've been a huge plan of Amy Plano's for a long time. It is such an honor to have her on the podcast.  Amy is so passionate about helping dietitians figure out how insurance works within their private practices. We talk a lot about the challenges of accepting insurance in your private practice. We often hear about the positives of accepting insurance, but I wanted to have a very honest conversation with Amy about the challenges too, and she delivers! Amy gives so much great advice in this episode. Some of the topics discussed include: Creating systems to streamline the insurance process Setting boundaries in your business Money mindset Reimbursement rates For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/109 Looking to grow your business? Most dietitians have no idea how to actually market themselves and their business when they first start out. They just throw things out to the world, without any official strategy in place.  This marketing bootcamp will give you 3 fundamental marketing strategies to get at least 3 new clients to your business: https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/challenge

I love to give anti-diet gifts around the holiday season! What started out as a “fun idea” in 2017 has turned into an annual project for me and my team. Check out our 2021 Anti-Diet Gift Guide here! Happy Holidays! We are so honored to support dietitians in building an anti-diet business this holiday season and into 2022.

Brittany Modell and I had such an authentic, honest, and vulnerable conversation in this episode, which can be a very rare thing in the business world.  Brittany just launched a new offer, and she didn't get the results she was hoping for. She wanted to come on the podcast and break down what happened because she felt like she learned so many valuable lessons that our audience could really benefit from. Some of the topics discussed include: Diet culture in business coaching Experimenting in your business and seeing what sticks Building a business through lessons learned Lessons learned from launching For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/107 SHOW SPONSOR Looking to grow your business? Most dietitians have no idea how to actually market themselves and their business when they first start out. They just throw things out to the world, without any official strategy in place.  This marketing bootcamp will give you 3 fundamental marketing strategies to get at least 3 new clients to your business: https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/challenge

If you are a dietitian interested in sports nutrition, this episode is for you! Jill Merkel has such an amazing story about how she combines her passion with a need in the marketplace. She actually has many different ideal clients who are all interested in sports nutrition for different reasons. She has 1:1 private practice time, an intuitive eating group, and she works with an NFL team. We talk about the many different things that she does as a dietitian and how they all combine to create a unique and fulfilling business model. Some of the topics discussed include: Creating a unique private practice business model Doing challenging things and the ripple effect of overcoming these challenges The effects of COVID-19 on Jill's business and personal life For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/106 Dietitian Business School is a membership for dietitians that are growing a private practice and beyond! You'll be joining a powerful group of dietitians who believe in a non-diet way of counseling.    There's a collective energy among this group of dietitians rebelling against the dietitian “norm” to build a business and make money with a weight-inclusive approach to health. We do it differently, we'll show you how! Dietitian Business School includes business education and training, group coaching and group supervision, self-care, accountability, and community all in one.

I loved recording this episode with Rebecca Lee. We talk about the complexities of building a business, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about privilege and how that has impacted both of us in our abilities to build a business, and we talk about how that privilege shows up in our work.  Rebecca and I also have an important conversation about some of the black and white thinking that is so prevalent in the online business world, including a conversation around building a business without relying on social media. There are a lot of great tips in this episode, especially if you are newer to the private practice world. Some of the topics discussed include: Building a business during the COVID-19 pandemic Financial privilege and double-income households Aligning expectations with the reality of building a private practice Using social media in a way that reflects our values For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/105 SHOW SPONSOR Dietitian Business School is a membership for dietitians that are growing a private practice and beyond! You'll be joining a powerful group of dietitians who believe in a non-diet way of counseling.  There's a collective energy among this group of dietitians rebelling against the dietitian “norm” to build a business and make money with a weight-inclusive approach to health. We do it differently, we'll show you how! Dietitian Business School includes business education and training, group coaching and group supervision, self-care, accountability, and community all in one.  We encourage you to lean into the uncertainty and challenge yourself to do things for your business that will truly create change for you as a business owner. Come hang out with dietitians who will inspire you.

Welcome Natalie Harris to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!  In this episode, she shares so many vulnerable moments in her career with us. So much of what she talks about is very relatable. Natalie talks about imposter syndrome and feeling undervalued by other health care professionals. She also talks about feelings of resentment she has had around the salaries of many dietitians. We have an honest discussion about how to take these difficult situations into our own hands and turn them around to feel empowered and valuable.  Some of the topics discussed include: Finding your passion in business Owning a business when you don't feel “entrepreneurial” When dietetics isn't profitable For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/104 Congrats on starting a private practice! I bet you're so excited, but if you're feeling overwhelmed with all of the advice coming at you from all over the place--I get it! You can sign up for a free business plan roadmap that takes you through the key steps to start a business so you can focus on what really matters and leave the rest behind (like setting up an expensive LLC!): https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/join 

I absolutely loved talking to Suzanne Smith for this episode! We talk about so many different topics, but the one that I want to point out is the discussion we have about the black and white thinking that so many business owners adopt when they are building their business. Suzanne was very open and honest about her own eating disorder recovery, and I love how she talked about transferring that black and white thinking about food to her business. I can completely relate with what she says. Some of the topics discussed include: Intuitive eating and sports nutrition Black and white thinking and comparison in business Having a healthy relationship with your business For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/103 Looking to grow your business? Most dietitians have no idea how to actually market themselves and their business when they first start out. They just throw things out to the world, without any official strategy in place.  This marketing bootcamp will give you 3 fundamental marketing strategies to get at least 3 new clients to your business: https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/challenge

Carlie Saint-Laurent Beaucejour joins me for this episode. We hit record without a real plan in place and just decided to see where the conversation went! We talk about Carlie's start as a business owner, how she started practicing an intuitive eating approach, her pregnancy, and what authentic social media marketing means to her. Carlie does a really great job of balancing being a solopreneur who does everything in her business herself with her expectations. She gives so many amazing tips in this episode! Some of the topics discussed include: How previous dietitian experiences with weight loss actually help us in our anti-diet work Carlie's plans for maternity leave How Carlie approaches social media as a business owner Carlie's best tips for using social media to grow your business For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/102 SHOW SPONSOR Looking to grow your business? Most dietitians have no idea how to actually market themselves and their business when they first start out. They just throw things out to the world, without any official strategy in place.  This marketing bootcamp will give you 3 fundamental marketing strategies to get at least 3 new clients to your business: https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/challenge

I want to thank Whitney Trotter for coming on to the Pursuing Private Practice Podcast for this episode and challenging me to think in a new way. Whitney has a gift for putting into words some of the more difficult thoughts and conversations that many of us are having around privileges and criticisms.  Some of the topics discussed include: How to work with clients as they are going through trauma How to take care of ourselves when we are working closely with a client who is experiencing trauma The privilege of being a business owner The balance of giving and receiving as a business owner Whitney's insight into growing a business in a local community For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/101

Fiona Young joins me on this episode to talk about how we can merge MNT recommendations with an intuitive eating, non-diet, weight-inclusive approach.  We talk about how our own eating disorder recovery journeys have led us to want and crave healthier options for food. Nutrition is a big deal to both of us, but it's only one aspect of someone's overall health. Health outcomes are largely based on our environment, not our individual personal choices, but we do recognize that the influence that our choices do have can be important. Some of the topics discussed include: Making intuitive eating fit with treatment of chronic conditions Transitioning from leaving full-time work to do part-time work + private practice and then to private practice only Transitioning from a scarcity mindset to one of confidence Appreciating eating nutrient-dense foods while also supporting others who shouldn't be focused on the “health” of foods For more information, visit https://www.pursuingprivatepractice.com/100

Are you ready to scale or make a change in your business but you're just not sure where to start? What if you were to intuitively uplevel your business through creating offers that fall in line with your area expertise? Jennifer McGurk joins me to discuss just that and why scaling doesn't have to mean creating something new.    Jennifer is a registered dietitian who has specialized in eating disorder recovery. She loves being able to work with clients to shift their beliefs and perspectives around food and to approach life and health with confidence.   She started her own practice in 2011 and since then has continued to add support and growth to her business by keeping her focus on registered dietitian's and her clients. She now has a group practice and has enjoyed mentoring other dietitian's in building their own businesses.   Listen as she shares her journey and why keeping all of her business ventures in the realm of her area of expertise. Everything from her practice, to her coaching, to her online membership and business mentoring revolves around her initial business model which makes creating multiple streams of income very easy.    In what ways can you tap into what you're already doing to build additional income.   In This Episode: [01:03] Welcome to the show, Jennifer! [01:42] She shares her background and what she is doing now. [05:20] A body positive relationship with food and body is what she stands for. [06:29] “Consistently good is better than occasionally perfect.”  [08:18] Don't be afraid. If you have a message or a mission, it's okay to tell people what you stand for. [10:05] Jennifer speaks about the transition from 1:1 to 1: many and why she made the pivot. [13:30] Her private practice isn't online and they don't need social media to market it. [17:43] She talks about the membership model she used when she launched Pursuing Private Practice. [19:51] She discusses what happened to her group course during the pandemic. [22:17] Memberships offer accountability and community. [23:14] They talk about the psychology behind Dana's Pie of Engagement. [24:57] Jennifer gives her best advice for the first step in starting your own business. [28:03] Thank you for being on the show!   Links & Resources: Dana's Pie of Engagement   Connect with Jennifer: Eat with Knowledge  Pursuing Private Practice Teachable Pursuing Private Practice Podcast Instagram | Facebook Dietician Business Plan Roadmap    Connect with Marylin: Marylin's Website Marylin on Instagram Book a Clarity Call

In this episode of The Messy Intersection, my guest Jennifer McGurk shares her personal story of realizing that her oldest son was a very selective eater. Having recovered from an eating disorder early in her life herself, Jennifer now works as a dietitian to help clients "feel fabulous about food" and wants the same for her own family.  Jennifer discusses not only the process of realizing that her son struggled with food but also the impact that navigating this challenge had on her experience as a mother. Together, Jennifer and Diana discuss the signs to look for if you suspect that your child may also be experiencing feeding difficulties and how to get started seeking professional help. Resources discussed in this episode:  Food Chaining by Cheri Fraker, Dr. Mark Fishbein, Sibyl Cox and Laura Walbert Learn more about Diana's private practice, Diana K. Rice Nutrition, LLC and contact her for help with your own child here. You can also text HELP to 405-407-MESS to get in touch with Diana about nutrition counseling right from your phone. And be sure to join The Messy Intersection Facebook Community to share your motherhood experiences and meet a community of other moms navigating life in the messy intersection just like you!

BIO: Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CDE, CEDRD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist whose mission is to help people heal from diets, and find peace and balance with their food choices. She is the owner of Eat With Knowledge in Nyack, NY. She leads a team of dietitians who support the philosophy, “Feel fabulous about food!” As a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian, Jennifer combines her expertise in medical nutrition therapy, psychology, and physiology to help clients understand their eating behaviors, and gain the insight needed to make positive changes for their health. She is an expert in the field of eating disorders, and a proud advocate for the Health at Every Size movement. Jennifer has created the business, Pursuing Private Practice, along with authoring a book series of the same name, to help other healthcare professionals reach their goal of owning their own business. She also offers an e-course on Pursing Private Practice to help all healthcare professionals achieve their business goals. She offers supervision to other dietitians in the field of eating disorders. Jennifer is a frequent guest in the media, often talking about positive nutrition, body image, healing from dieting, and educating others about eating disorders. She also loves to talk about all topics related to private practice! She has given presentations at conferences and workshops to audiences from 10 to as many as 1,000 people, and has been featured in news articles and on podcasts. For Jennifer, each presentation is an opportunity to share with her audience her positive message about food.   Find Jennifer Online: Website(s):  www.eatwithknowledge.com www.pursuingprivatepractice.com Social Media Links  https://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcGurkRDN/ twitter @jenmcgurkrdn instagram @jennifermcgurkrdn Want to continue the conversation? Join us over at the Nurtured Mama Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/nurturedmamacommunity/  

Jennifer McGurk, Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and soon-to-be mom of 2 joins me to chat about pregnancy, balancing life and motherhood, things she's learned during her 2nd pregnancy and her take on body image in #momlife.   Bio: Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CDE, CEDRD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist whose mission is to help people heal from diets, and find peace and balance with their food choices. She is the owner of Eat With Knowledge in Nyack, NY. She leads a team of dietitians who support the philosophy, “Feel fabulous about food!”   As a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian, Jennifer combines her expertise in medical nutrition therapy, psychology, and physiology to help clients understand their eating behaviors, and gain the insight needed to make positive changes for their health. She is an expert in the field of eating disorders and a proud advocate for the Health at Every Size movement.   Where to find Jennifer: www.eatwithknowledge.com www.pursuingprivatepractice.com https://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcGurkRDN https://www.twitter.com/jenmcgurkrdn https://www.instagram.com/jennifermcgurkrdn Want to continue the conversation? Join us over at the Nurtured Mama Community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/nurturedmamacommunity/ Get your FREE Post-Baby Body Image Booster eBook today! 7 action steps - 1 breathing exercise - 5 body and #momlife affirmations to save in your phone Learn more about The Nurtured Mama at www.thenurturedmama.club

Jennifer McGurk, RDN, CDN, CDE, CEDRD is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist whose mission is to help people heal from diets, and find peace and balance with their food choices.  She is the owner of Eat With Knowledge in Nyack, NY.  She leads a team of dietitians who support the philosophy, “Feel fabulous about food!” As a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian, Jennifer combines her expertise in medical nutrition therapy, psychology, and physiology to help clients understand their eating behaviors, and gain the insight needed to make positive changes for their health.  She is an expert in the field of eating disorders and also supervises other Registered Dietitians.  She is involved with the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians, the National Eating Disorders Association, and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp).  She is the Co-Social Media Chair for the New York City Chapter of iaedp.   Like many other dietitians on a path similar to Jennifer's, she was very frustrated at the beginning of her career. Starting at a diabetes institution most of her clients had the goal of weight loss and most of her clients were disappointed when this goal was not reached. During this time she read the book Intuitive Eating as she was working on her own relationship with food.  After applying it to her own life, she decided to make a shift in her career. After switching jobs and working with many college aged individuals suffering from eating disorders she decided she wanted to include Intuitive Eating in eating disorder treatment, which eventually lead to the opening of her private practice. Now in her private practice the goal of weight loss is not an option. Jennifer is a weight inclusive dietitian whose goal is to improve her client's relationship with food and with their bodies. She uses a Health at Every Size (HAES) approach and really focuses on the health aspect of this approach. HAES does not mean you are healthy no matter what, it means everyone has the opportunity to be healthy. Jennifer stresses to her clients that health is wanting to eat foods that make you feel great, health is moving your body in a way that makes it feel great and health is respecting your body and practicing self care. She does not claim that this is an easy task especially with the diet culture of today, but assures it is rewarding and well worth the journey to get there. Resources Jennifer's Private Practice Website Petition to Include Health At Every Size (HAES) Principles in the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Obesity and Weight Management Certification (all are welcome to sign, you don't have to be an RD!) Jessi's Free Intuitive Eating Audio Course The BodyLove MasterClass information Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch Pursuing Private Practice Growing Your Private Practice Food Psych Podcast Love, Food Podcast Body Kindness Podcast