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Apr 1, 2026 1 hr 13 min

#6: What Does It Take To Create Effective Dieticians?

from Breaking the Summit: A Beartooth Performance Podcast Hosted by Beartooth Performance

Today we welcome our first guest, dietetic intern and former MSU volleyball athlete Shayla Webber to the show! In this episode, we explore the education and certification pathways to becoming a registered dietician. Tiffany and Shayla share their stories about how they both ended up in the field, and talk about their education journeys and career opportunities that are available in the field. Key Insights & Highlights: - Tiffany and Shayla's pathways into nutrition - Careers in nutrition - The education system and training to become a RD - AI's role in education and healthcare - Learning and application vs. AI - The difference between nutritionists and RD's Thanks for listening! Follow Beartooth Performance: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/beartoothperformance/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/beartoothperformance⁠ Show Chapters: 00:00 Meet Shayla! 04:17 Tiffany's Career Path 06:44 Future Dietetics Paths 08:20 RD Education and Training 11:31 Masters Degree and Internship Format 15:05 AI in School and Healthcare 21:51 AI Limits and Human Connection 35:30 Comfort Culture and Learning 37:38 Experience Beats Technology 39:30 Learning From Overtraining 40:22 Failure Builds Better Coaches 41:14 Interns Struggle Without Basics 43:14 AI Versus Human Coaching 45:43 Dietitian's View On AI Limitations 48:42 Influencers And Credentials 50:25 Teens 52:20 Social Media Pressure On Athletes 56:27 Future Of Nutrition And Telehealth 01:00:50 Advocacy And Professional Standards 01:05:33 Sustainable Habits Over Fads 01:10:29 Closing Advice For Future Dietitians

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