The RD2BE Podcast - Carving Your Own Niche/Path in Dietetics (ft. Jenna Stedman, DCN, RD, CSSD)

Описание: In this episode, we sit down again with Dr. Jenna Stedman, Director of Cognitive Performance Nutrition at Master Nutrition Lab. We have featured Dr .Stedman before with an episode sharing her own journey in dietetics as well as a solo episode covering brain nutrition geared towards nutriWith a doctorate in clinical nutrition and board certification as a specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD), Dr. Stedman shares how dietetics students and interns can forge their own paths in a crowded field.

We cover:

A bird’s-eye view of the career-building process—from knowledge acquisition to landing paid opportunities
Strategies for reading and researching effectively
Tips on organizing what you learn from books and articles
The value of joining book clubs and associations
How to apply your learning both in and outside the classroom
Reflective prompts to realign your goals every 6–12 months

Dr. Stedman’s Recommended Reading List for Aspiring Dietitians & Interns:

Sports Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, 4th edition — Monique Ryan, MS, RD, CSSD
Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 6th edition — Nancy Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Plant-Based Sports Nutrition — Enette Larson-Meyer, PhD, RD & Matt Ruscigno, MPH, RD
Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals* — Karprinski & Rosenbloom (7th edition coming summer 2025)
Nutrient Timing — Lauren Link, MS, RD, CSSD
The Athlete’s Gut — Patrick Wilson, PhD, RD
Clinical Sports Nutrition, 6th edition — Burke & Deakin
Nutrition Counseling and the Treatment of Eating Disorders — Herrin & Larkin
Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness — Clifford & Curtis
Fiber Fueled — Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSci
Live Nourished — Shana Minei Spence, MS, RD
Nutrition for Brain Health and Cognitive Performance — Talitha Best & Louise Dye
The MIND Diet — Maggie Moon, MS, RD
Nutrition & Diagnosis-Related Care, 9th edition — Sylvia Escott-Stump, MA, RD

Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to realign your path, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you grow as a future RD.