Do you know how much of an impact pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) can have for patients experiencing pancreatic enzymatic insufficiency (PEI)? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accredited Practising Dietitian Lauren Atkins as we explore PERT including its benefits, key elements to patient education and how to upskill medical and other healthcare professionals on PERT prescription. Plus, Lauren provides actionable steps to monitor patient progress, a guide to individualising patient dosage recommendations and shares four major take home messages all dietitians should know.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/pancreatic-enzyme-replacement-therapy-impact-nutrition-quality-of-life/ 

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Do you know the difference between the NDIS and NDIA? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accredited Practising Dietitian Shanelle Bailey who has over six years of experience working with NDIS participants. We explore common issues like budgeting, allocating time and estimating consumables, how understanding the disease and disability progression can help inform your planning and what relevant documentation and evidence you need to provide when submitting a plan for approval. Plus, Shanelle shares numerous practical and actionable tips like how to estimate clinical hours, where to seek information from to inform budgeting for consumables and how to arrange continuity of care from hospital into the community.

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https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/unlocking-practical-tips-dietitians-working-ndis-participants/ 

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After almost four brilliant decades as a dietitian, our very own Dr Jane Winter is gearing up to embark on her next big life adventure… retirement-ish, as she calls it. Before she hangs up her DC boots, however, we’re turning the tables on our extraordinary podcast hosting queen and interviewing her about her remarkable career journey. In the podcast, Jane looks back on all the twists and turns her nutrition career has thrown at her, including working in academia, a picture-perfect assignment in Switzerland (which she still pinches herself about!) and the best and worst part of her career all wrapped up in one: completing her PhD. Jane shares her insightful advice for new dietitians, touches on the importance of self-reflection and explains why everything you do prepares you for the next step in your life. Plus, she even has a little chuckle about the “shocking” counselling sessions she remembers doing when she first graduated. Tune in to this very special podcast as we wish our dear friend and colleague all the very best for her retirement.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/celebrating-career-success-dr-jane-winter/ 

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As dietitians, we’re passionate about nutrition science and we L-O-V-E food. Excitingly, a new practice area that merges the two is making a huge groundswell in the dietetic landscape across the globe… say hello to culinary nutrition. In this podcast, we’re joined by the one and only Emma Stirling who, along with her colleagues at Australian Catholic University, are leading the culinary nutrition charge in Australia. In the podcast, Emma serves up the different ways dietitians can harness the goodness of culinary nutrition in all areas of dietetics. Emma also touches on some fun opportunities for upskilling in culinary nutrition (including a trip to Rome!) and shares her top tips for dietitians who want to make their way into this inspiring space.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/inside-scoop-culinary-nutrition/ 

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Join us for a candid conversation with Dr Wesley McWhorter as he shares how his past life as a chef shaped his journey in dietetics. With a rich understanding of food and the kitchen, Wesley has a unique approach to nutrition and is a big advocate for making eating an enjoyable experience. In the podcast, Wesley shares some of his experiences with failure and highlights how they ended up playing a positive, pivotal role in his successes. Wesley also shares his excitement and ideas around what the future of dietetics could look like, including getting more males involved in the industry. ​

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/how-dietitians-create-pleasure-enjoyment-eating/ 

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International dietitian Sandra Mikhail joins us in our latest podcast to dive into the thriving research on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ‘biotics’ – prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics. In the episode, Sandra highlights that one size does not fit all when it comes to probiotic supplementation and explains the importance of strain and dose specificity. She also shares her analogy of probiotic supplementation being the seed that’s planted for a healthy gut environment, and how we can use plant diversity to nourish this ecosystem. Plus, Sandra dives into the ‘glitch’ between the gut-brain axis for those with IBS, and shares her thoughts on breaking the ‘it’s-in-your-head’ stigma.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/science-update-probiotics-in-and-outside-the-gut/ 

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Healthy sun exposure, exercise and an informed diet plays a key role in combating low vitamin D levels through the winter months. In this podcast, we hear from Dr Joanna McMillan as she delves into the data that reveals the important role the humble egg can play in boosting vitamin D levels. Backed by her wealth of experience in clinical practice, Dr Jo also shares her insights into the many benefits of adequate vitamin D intake for bones, kidneys, brain and immune function, and touches on the risks vs. benefits of vitamin D supplementation.​

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/sunny-side-up-vitamin-d-new-health-outcomes/ 

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Did you know the exact number of people living with dementia and how many are undernourished is unknown? Tune into this intriguing conversation with Accredited Practising Dietitian Yvonne Feeley who estimates from her experience more than half of those living with dementia in residential aged care are malnourished. We explore the associated difficulties dementia residents experience when it comes to food and eating, practical tips that address when, what and how food is offered to overcome barriers to eating and the seemingly simple but overlooked role of nutrition education. Plus, Yvonne explores the link between functional decline, poor nutrition and cognitive decline.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/breaking-down-complexities-nutrition-dementia/ 

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February is Gut Health Month – and what better way to kick it off than a podcast with our spectacular Gut Health Month ambassador, Nicole Dynan. In this episode, Nicole shares some sneak peaks of the exciting Gut Health Month campaign we’re bringing to life this year. With as many as one in two people experiencing gut health issues, Nicole touches on the top line management of common gut health issues and the main misconceptions she sees in practice. Plus, Nicole shares her thoughts on the ever-expanding, exciting opportunities for dietitians in gut health and the challenges dietitians might face when working in this space.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/calling-all-gut-loving-dietitians/ 

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Did you know children have the innate ability to regulate food intake? Tune into this insightful conversation with Accredited Practicing Dietitian Leah Vandervliet, who explores the responsive feeding approach, a feeding style that focuses on the feeding relationship between parent and child. She explains how parents are responsible for the where, when and what of feeding and how the child is responsible for if they eat and how much! Plus, Leah provides practical tips for dietitians working with parents and children on how to implement this approach.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/responsive-feeding-therapy-providing-best-possible-start-childs-feeding-journey/ 

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Probiotics… postbiotics… microbiome… microbiota… dietary fibre… there’s a lot of gut health hype our clients are trying to wrap their heads around right now. In our next episode of Dietitian to Dietitian, NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer, Associate Professor Hannah Holscher, PhD, RD and Andrea Hardy, RD explore the science behind the latest buzzword in gut health: prebiotics. Join us to discuss how prebiotics can impact immunity, digestion and weight, whether prebiotics work with probiotics to support gut health, and how you can coach your clients towards perfecting their prebiotic intake.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/prebiotic-powerhouses-how-do-prebiotics-impact-gut-health-wellbeing/ 

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There's been an extraordinary focus recently on food and nutrition within the age care setting because of the Royal Commission, which is incredible. We do know, however, that the vast majority of older adults live in the community, and they face many of the same risk factors for malnutrition as hospital patients: health conditions, cognitive and physical decline, appetite changes, food insecurity and social isolation. So, what can we do? Tune into this podcast with dietitian Susan Bloomfield-Stone to find out! In the episode, Susan also shares her top tips for dietitians working with this client group.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/community-malnutrition-what-can-we-do/ 

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Dietitian Tim Cassettari recently completed a literature review on plant protein and health outcomes – and the findings are set to revolutionise the way we think about this muscle-building nutrient. In the podcast, Tim outlines why the current list of essential amino acids might not be the only ‘essential’ amino acids after all. He also explores the latest evidence behind plant protein intake and health outcomes like mortality risk, diabetes, cognitive decline, body composition and satiety. Plus, Tim explains what these new findings mean for dietitians in practice and how they could impact the upcoming review of the dietary guidelines.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/elevating-plant-proteins-how-why/ 

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Vitamin D deficiency has a profound impact on the healthy growth and development of infants – but routine vitamin D supplementation during the first twelve months of life could be the key. Tune into this insightful conversation with Professor Craig Munns, who explores recent trends in vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, lactation and infancy and the impact of nutritional rickets on bone development. Craig also covers the critical role dietitians play in the prevention of nutritional rickets through raising awareness and educating parents.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/routine-vitamin-d-supplementation-pregnancy-infancy/ 

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The energy needs of burn patients vary greatly depending on burn severity. In this podcast, we are joined by dietitian Caroline Nicholls to learn more about using indirect calorimetry proactively to help target your interventions. Caroline discusses where to start with your clinical assessment of burns patients, the benefits and barriers to using indirect calorimetry to determine energy needs, and touches on other patient groups that may benefit from utilising this technology.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/indirect-calorimetry-to-individualise-nutritional-care/ 

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can be tricky for healthcare professionals to navigate – especially for dietitians and their tube fed patients. Tune into this engaging conversation with community dietitian Lina Breik to learn about her journey of becoming a registered NDIS provider, including its challenges and benefits. Lina shares her advice for tube fed referrals, including the number of dietetic hours required, equipment needed and how to incorporate nursing care. Plus, Lina explains how blended tube feeds can be incorporated into a tube feeding plan.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/dietetic-management-tube-fed-patients-community/ 

This podcast is not, and is not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. This podcast is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgment before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action.  Please see here for terms and conditions.

A gut-wrenching 75% of Australian parents rate their gut health as fair or poor, according to a recent community survey. Luckily, there’s a gut-ful of ways dietitians can address common misconceptions about what to eat (or not eat) to improve digestive wellbeing. In this podcast, we’re joined by ‘The Gut Health Dietitian’ Nicole Dynan to explore the primary gut health concerns of Australians and how dietitians can effectively help ease symptoms through prebiotics. Nicole also touches on practical ways to improve gut health through everyday dietary changes and explains the synergistic effect of prebiotics and probiotics. 

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcasts/prioritising-prebiotics-what-why-how/

This podcast is not, and is not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. This podcast is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgment before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action.  Please see here for terms and conditions.

There’s a sad reality in residential aged care facilities: the nutritional value of foods served is often inadequate and fails to meet Australian Dietary Guidelines for older adults. In this podcast, we’re joined by Dr Sandra Iuliano to explore the extent to which food in aged care facilities impacts a resident’s health. Sandra talks through the key findings of The Fractures Trial, a world first research initiative which found intake of three and a half serves of dairy a day over two years prevented malnutrition in older people and reduced hip fractures by 46%. Sandra also emphasises the crucial role dietitians play in collaborating with chefs and educating healthcare professionals to improve resident’s food intake.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/

This podcast is not, and is not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. This podcast is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgment before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action.  Please see here for terms and conditions.

The OzFITS study is the first-of-its-kind Australian-wide survey of infant and toddler feeding practices and food intake. In this podcast, we’re joined by Dr Merryn Netting to talk through the key findings of the study, including Australia’s breastfeeding rates, low iron intakes and an alarmingly high proportion of calories coming from discretionary foods. Merryn explores practical ways dietitians can support parents to strike a healthy balance with snacks and include more iron rich foods in their child’s diet.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/

This podcast is not, and is not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. This podcast is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgment before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action.  Please see here for terms and conditions.

Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI) has a profound negative impact on quality of life – but a simple treatment called pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) can make a huge difference. Tune in to this engaging conversation with dietitian Lauren Atkins to learn the what and why of this under-recognised condition, as well as the important role dietitians play in managing it. Lauren also covers the nutritional consequences of PEI, how she effectively educates patients to use PERT and the common challenges PERT patients face.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/

This podcast is not, and is not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. This podcast is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgment before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action.  Please see here for terms and conditions.

Nutrition is integral to a healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding journey – and recently, research has cracked open the importance of choline for mums-to-be. With a staggering 99% of pregnant and breastfeeding women not eating enough of this essential nutrient, Dr Joanna McMillan joins us in our latest podcast to share practical guidance on meeting daily choline requirements. Jo also uncovers the latest Australian research on choline and highlights why eggs are egg-celent fodder for expecting mothers.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/

This podcast is not, and is not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. This podcast is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgment before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action.  Please see here for terms and conditions.

Join us and NBC’s Today Show nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer to dive into the ever-changing research on dietary patterns for weight management. In this webinar, Joy, Dr. Amy Goss and Christine Tenekjian explore the notion that one size does not fit all when it comes to the scales. What really works? Where do ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats fit in, and how do they impact weight and health? And what tactics are useful in helping patients adapt and succeed with their culture in mind? Tune in to hear the latest insights on dietary patterns for weight management.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/

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After making his way up the university ranks over almost two decades, Dr Tim Crowe decided to take a leap towards a new nutrition niche – and he’s now one of the most prolific media dietitians in Australia. In our latest podcast, we sat down with Tim to hear his story of taking the bold jump into becoming his own boss and starting his business, Thinking Nutrition. Tim touches on the challenges he faced transitioning from a full-time academic to a full-time nutrition communicator, and shares his thoughts on how dietitians can stand out as the nutrition experts in a world of nutrition nonsense.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/

“You are the builder of your power,” says Kemi Nekvapil, one of Australia’s leading credentialled coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs. In this podcast, Kemi shares a snippet of her inspiring story of finding her power, and empowering others. We cover Kemi’s five-step framework for power, and discuss do-able ways to become more present and get more delight in your day-to-day.

For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/