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One in four Australians (more than 6 million people) are affected by constipation (1). As dietitians, we know that food and nutrition is central to solving the problem and so ask many questions about bowel movements and fibre intake – but there is another consideration to make. Patients with digestive concerns often present with concurrent increase in pelvic floor muscle tension, which results in chronic constipation, bloating, trapped wind and discomfort. In this podcast, we sit down with dietitian Elissa Robbins and physiotherapist Brooke Dobo to talk about the considerations for patients with constipation, experiences and the case studies from their practice. 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 medi

Early on in her career as a private practice dietitian, Gabrielle wasn’t aware of the effectiveness of meal replacement diets. Now she is completing her PhD on the use of severely energy-restricted diets and uses Very Low Energy Diets (VLEDs) with patients regularly to help them safely lose significant weight to improve their health. In this podcast we sit down with Gabrielle to discuss current research on diabetes remission and total diet replacements, as well as how dietitians can use VLEDs as a tool to help individuals who are overweight and obese to lose weight. 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: http

When it came to choosing her career path, Jaime was tossing up between becoming a chef or a doctor. By chance, she stumbled upon the dietetic occupation while she was trawling through university courses – and that was her defining ‘aha’ moment. Fast forward a decade or so, Jaime is an established clinical dietitian who has dedicated a significant amount of time investigating the science behind intermittent fasting... so much so, she’s written two books on it! For our latest podcast, we were lucky enough to sit down with Jaime to learn more about the fascinating world of intermittent fasting. 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

Did you know that Vitamin D deficiency rates surge to 40% during winter in Australia?1 In this podcast with Dr Joanna McMillan, we cover all things Vitamin D, from its role in immunity, bone and brain health to deficiency rates across the country and natural food sources, including the humble egg. We also delve into the emerging body of evidence suggesting a link between vitamin D and COVID-19 severity 2,3 and highlight the supportive role that nutrition can play in keeping you fighting fit. 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: https://dietitianconnection.com/terms/ References: 1. Australian Bureau of Stat

One in five Australians experience a mental health disorder - so can what we eat make a long term difference to our mental and brain health? In this podcast, we chat to Dr Joanna McMillan to learn the latest on nutrition, mood and brain health. Joanna delves into the science behind the brain-healthy components of the Mediterranean Diet and highlights the importance of focusing on dietary patterns, not individual foods or nutrients, to optimise mental wellbeing. We also touch on the link between the gut microbiome and mental health, where polyphenols and flavonoids fit in and how dietitians can help their clients eat themselves happy. 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

Now a specialist eating disorders dietitian, Talia Cecchele openly admits at the start of her career, she had no interest in working in the field. Being in the right place at the right time in a new job, however, led her to discovering her passion of helping people to heal their relationship with food - and she's never looked back. Now working in one of London's top psychiatric hospitals and with her own private practice under her belt, Talia still has to pinch herself knowing that she helps people rediscover their joy of eating and regain control of their life. Just in time for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week on 22nd-28th Feb, in this podcast, we chat to Talia about her innovative 30 Day Food Rule Challenge, what she's done to upskill and her tips for dietitians wanting to work in the space. 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 f

'Unashamedly ambitious' is how Catherine Itsiopoulos describes herself - and with a career that has spanned many parts of the country in all areas of dietetics, the proof is definitely in the pudding! In this podcast, we chat to Catherine about some of her most remarkable career moves, including diving into academia, studying the Mediterranean Diet and writing three books... and even starting her PhD when she was six months pregnant! Catherine also shares what keeps her ticking, the advice she wishes she'd heard when she was younger and the failures that made her the person she is today. We hope you enjoy the episode! For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/ 

Did you know that Kakadu plum has the highest vitamin C content of any food on Earth? Or that wattleseed is a low-GI plant-based source of protein, iron and zinc? Or that lemon myrtle is a vegan source of calcium? Hayley Blieden is a get-up-and-go dietitian turned entrepreneur on a mission to shift the focus of Australian food culture from lamingtons and Vegemite to the native ingredients that sustained indigenous Australians for over 70, 000 years. Together with the yin to her yang - her dad - Hayley has built The Australian Superfood Co, a company that is having a profound positive social impact on indigenous communities through their work as a native ingredients supplier. Tune in to the episode to hear Hayley's remarkable journey and where she thinks the industry is headed next. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/ 

Charity Spalding and Mark Brown are life-long friends whose lives are heavily involved in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - but on different sides of the fence. Charity is a dietitian working in the disability space, while Mark is an NDIS participant, having had a congenital neuromuscular disability since birth. In this podcast, Charity and Mark touch on how dietitians can work with NDIS participants to maximise their potential by helping them to better enjoy their life, actively participate in the community and achieve their goals. Mark highlights the positive change in mindset from the old system to the NDIS, while Charity speaks to the intricacies of working in the space, how NDIS support differs from other areas of dietetics and the skills required to provide a safe service. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/ 

Here's an alarming statistic: the incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is projected to balloon by up to 25% in the next two years. In this podcast, AdvAPD Liz Purcell helps you upskill in the area of IBD, so you can better manage your patients with this complex life-long condition. With a focus on Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN), Liz explains the what, why and how of inducing remission in patients with active Crohn's disease and delves into the key considerations for and barriers to successful treatment. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/ 

The incredible Karen Inge has had many firsts in her remarkable career: she was the first dietitian appointed to an AFL club, the founding Head of Nutrition at the Victorian Institute of Sport, the inaugural Vice President of Sports Dietitians Australia and the first dietitian to be made a Fellow of Sports Medicine Australia. In this podcast, Karen talks about the sliding door moments that shaped her career and modestly describes the profound impact she's had on the field of sports nutrition. Karen also touches the importance of creating meaningful relationships and explains why some of your biggest disappointments can become your biggest opportunities. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/ 

After spending 20 years working in the field, Dr Nicole Kiss is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to oncology nutrition. In this podcast, we chat to Nicole about how she found her niche and why she's so passionate about helping people make it through their biggest challenge yet. We delve into her work in cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia, discuss where the current gaps lie in the literature and explore some of the most common cancer-related nutrition issues. Plus, Nicole details her experiences transitioning from clinical dietetics into the world of research and shares her thoughts on how the nutritional management of oncology patients has changed for the better over time. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/ 

You might recognise Alice Zaslavsky from her stint on MasterChef in 2012. Since her prime time TV debut, Alice has made her mark not only on the food industry, but the education industry, too, and has forged an impressive career marrying her love of healthy food with her profession as a teacher. She's even been described as a force of nature by none other than Nigella Lawson! In this podcast, we uncover why she's so passionate about raising the profile of veg, learn about her food superpower and hear all about her new book, In Praise of Veg. Enjoy the episode!   For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/ 

Coined the queen of sports nutrition in Australia, Louise Burke has had a career nothing short of stellar. After a light bulb moment as a student when she realised she could indulge her interest in sport in her professional life, Louise went on to spend three whole decades at the AIS. Although she defines herself only as a hobbyist researcher, Louise has had a tremendous impact on the nutrition science behind many different sporting disciplines. She's worked closely with the best of the best elite athletes and is even linked to many Olympic gold medals! In this podcast, Louise walks us through her incredible contributions to the field of sports nutrition - and the dietetic profession as a whole - and explains why she's looked at the COVID pandemic as a time in which an old dog can learn some new tricks. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/ 

Bite Size Chats has gone global in this episode with Sandra Mikhail and Gemma Sampson - two Australian-born dietitians currently living and working in Switzerland and Spain, respectively. Sandra and Gemma talk us through the process of jumping out their comfort zones and reinventing themselves in the COVID-19 era. From a love-hate relationship with social media and managing mental health to the importance of setting boundaries and non-negotiable self-care routines, this is one jam-packed podcast where the message of slowing down to move faster rings true. Enjoy the podcast!   For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/category/podcasts/

Tracy Hardy is one of only a handful of dietitians from an Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander background. In this eye-opening chat, Tracy shares her unique experiences working at the intersection of modern day nutrition science and Indigenous knowledge, cultures and food systems. She delves into the growth of her business, Wattleseed Nutrition, and the exciting projects she’s working on, and offers advice for dietitians to support Indigenous people entering the profession. We can’t wait for you to listen! For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast

As dietitians, we know that fibre is the MVP when it comes to a happy and healthy digestive system. In this podcast episode with guest Kathleen Alleaume, we delve into the world of fibre to discover simple yet effective ways to boost fibre intake through a plant-rich diet that shines the spotlight on wholegrains, like rolled oats, legumes, fruit and veggies. We've got a gut feeling you're going to love this episode! For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast

As many parents would know, fussy eating is a bit of a puzzle - there's a whole lot of moving parts, and they all need to work seamlessly together in order to achieve a positive result. In this podcast, dietitian Dr Amy Lovell discusses how and when picky eating manifests in children, some of the potential causes of fussy eating and when is there a need for intervention. We explore how fussy eating can be addressed using best clinical practice to promote healthy eating habits in young children. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast

They’re the three peas in a pod that work behind the scenes at Dietitian Connection: founder, Maree Ferguson, marketing and communications director, Kate Agnew, and new team member and marketing and communications assistant, Melissa Meier. In this episode of Bite Size Chats, Maree delves into the inner workings of the DC dream team and uncovers how the unanticipated events of 2020 have actually brought the tight-knit, quick-moving team closer together. Kate and Melissa explain a typical day in the life and the many hats they juggle, and shine the spotlight on the nurturing workplace culture Maree has created. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast

Buckle up for an hour of power with the ever-inspiring Professor Clare Collins. In this episode, Clare shares why she wanted to become a dietitian and walks us through her spectacular career to date. From her first experiences in the workforce to her current role in nutrition research and her burning passion to write about nutrition, you'll leave feeling more motivated than ever to keep working hard towards the career of your dreams. For the shownotes: https://dietitianconnection.com/podcast