In this episode, Danielle and Bethany discuss the importance of client autonomy and consent in nutrition counseling sessions. They explore various scenarios, from initial consultations to ongoing treatment, emphasizing the need for clear communication, understanding client readiness, and setting realistic goals. The conversation delves into the ethical considerations of motivational interviewing, the significance of respecting client choices, and the provider's role in facilitating open dialogue without imposing their agenda. Anecdotes and practical tips provide listeners with insights into creating a supportive and respectful client-provider relationship.

Resources discussed in this episode:

Ragen Chastain's Don't Weigh Me Cards

Weight Inclusive Innovators podcast

Center for Body Trust

Dana Sturtevant Motivational Interviewing Trainings

About the co-hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are both weight-inclusive registered dietitians in outpatient settings and each own a private nutrition therapy practice. They have known each other since 2012 when Danielle reached out to Bethany for guidance on how to become a registered dietitian herself. Since then, Bethany has mentored Danielle through her entire journey to become a dietitian. They both know and value the importance of registered dietitians having professional support and mentorship in their career and want to help make the journey for future dietitians a bit easier and more successful. Each week they will be taking on a topic that dietitians don't traditionally learn about in their university programs or internships, but is essential to a career as a dietitian. In other words, they'll be talking about all the stuff you wish you would have learned in school/internship, but didn't.

You can find out more about the work they do at:

@mentordpod

Southern Nutrition

@southernutritionllc

B. Wheeler Nutrition

@bethanydietitian

Anti-Diet Designs Merch