Dietetics with Dana

Send us a message!Thought community nutrition only included WIC and food pantries? In this guest episode Community dietitians Ellen Petrosino and Elisa England, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and the co-founders of the Nourish and Thrive Nutrition Center share insight into how they serve their communities as community dietitians!Freebies/Resources:FREE Revenue Reimagined Workshop: https://nourish-thrive.com/revenueFREE 30 Day Program Runway: https://nourish-thrive.com/runwayCEUsCommunity Dietitian Framework (*Eligible for 5 CPEUs): http://nourish-thrive.com/frameworkGet in TouchEmail: [email protected]: nourishandthrive_rdnFacebook: Community Dietitian Framework Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/communitydietitianframeworkcollectiveGuest Bios:Elisa became a dietitian in 2013 and started in clinical as an inpatient oncology and cardiovascular ICU dietitian at a top cardiology hospital in NJ. Elisa also worked as a corporate wellness contractor for Johnson and Johnson and Horizon BCBS of NJ. In 2015, Elisa became a provider for most major health insurance plans and started working 1:1 with patients and got her first taste of community wellness programming. When she got married in 2018, Elisa went into private practice full time.Ellen spent more than 10 years in the not-for-profit world as a communications and fundraising professional, translating complex research into relatable stories for donors. After stepping out of her career to raise her three children, she found herself navigating the same challenges many women face—how to build healthy meals for her family,  and how to understand a changing mid-life metabolism. Those experiences inspired her to return to school to pursue an evidenced-based understanding of  food and nutrition. During her clinical rotation in her dietetic internship, she was paired with Elisa as her preceptor—a connection that would come full circle when they re-connected as colleagues building private practices. Ellen opened her private practice in 2017 and completed training in integrative and functional nutrition.Around 2018, Ellen and Elisa reconnected and began presenting culinary nutrition programs in their local community. During COVID, they shifted to at-home private practice nutrition counseling and continued to work with community partners offering virtual nutrition programming.When in-person work became possible again, Ellen and Elisa decided to combine forces and created the Nourish and Thrive Nutrition Center in 2022 a shared space where they could each maintain our own private practices while working together to expand access to nutrition and culinary education. They have built a strong network of local community partners who value their blend of nutrition education, hands-on culinary skill building and interactivity and have pioneered efforts to re-imagine what community nutrition programming can be for dietitians to be the go-to nutrition expert in their communities. Elisa and Ellen have created the Community Dietitian Framework, a step-by-step guide to support dietitians in creating multiple revenue streams as they build their own nutrition communities with confidence.

Send us a message!The breaking news is that for new RD Exam takers starting 1/1/2027 there will be a 8 attempt limit for the RD Exam (see the statement here). In this episode Dana gives your advice on this update and reminds all the listeners this is not a call to panics!Get the free RD Exam Prep Masterclass here. test out the recorded classes with the Free Trial.  Looking for additional tutoring service? Visit my website! Shop all recorded courses at https://danajfryernutritiontutoring.teachable.comJoin the RD Exam Prep Mastery Program for access to the Situational Practice Questions,  Key Topics Review, Vocab Classes, Wed 8pest Group tutoring , study guides and a new trouble area video each week!Need a Crash Course before your exam? Check out the 5 part Pre-Exam Crash Course: Key Topics Review.

Send us a message!In this episode we will be covering Facebook Live Questions 6/22-6/28/26  from Dana's free Facebook Group Registered Dietitian Exam Study Group with Dana RD! Start your free trial here. Join the RD Exam Prep Mastery Program for access to the Situational Practice Questions,  Key Topics Review, Vocab Classes, Wed 8pest Group tutoring , study guides and a new trouble area video each week!Need a Crash Course before your exam? Check out the 5 part Pre-Exam Crash Course: Key Topics Review.Get the free RD Exam Prep Masterclass here. test out the recorded classes with the Free Trial.  Looking for additional tutoring service? Visit my website! Shop all recorded courses at https://danajfryernutritiontutoring.teachable.com

Send us a message!In this episode we will be covering Facebook Live Questions 6/8-6/21/26  from Dana's free Facebook Group Registered Dietitian Exam Study Group with Dana RD!Join the RD Exam Prep Mastery Program for access to the Situational Practice Questions,  Key Topics Review, Vocab Classes, Wed 8pest Group tutoring , study guides and a new trouble area video each week!Need a Crash Course before your exam? Check out the 5 part Pre-Exam Crash Course: Key Topics Review.Get the free RD Exam Prep Masterclass here. test out the recorded classes with the Free Trial.  Looking for additional tutoring service? Visit my website! Shop all recorded courses at https://danajfryernutritiontutoring.teachable.com

Send us a message!In this episode we will be covering Facebook Live Questions 5/30-6/7/26  from Dana's free Facebook Group Registered Dietitian Exam Study Group with Dana RD!Join the RD Exam Prep Mastery Program for access to the Situational Practice Questions,  Key Topics Review, Vocab Classes, Wed 8pest Group tutoring , study guides and a new trouble area video each week!Need a Crash Course before your exam? Check out the 5 part Pre-Exam Crash Course: Key Topics Review.Get the free RD Exam Prep Masterclass here. test out the recorded classes with the Free Trial.  Looking for additional tutoring service? Visit my website! Shop all recorded courses at https://danajfryernutritiontutoring.teachable.com

Send us a message!Ever thought about working in sports, but not sure how to break into the field? In this episode our guest in sports dietitian Emily Kaley, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD, ISAK 2! Emily shares about her career path, advice for students and how you can join her mentorship program!Emily Kaley, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD, ISAK 2, is a Performance Dietitian with experience working across professional, collegiate, and Olympic-level sports, including Team USA Track & Field, Team USA Swimming, the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Liberty, New York University, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and Washington Nationals. She has built and implemented sports nutrition programs that support athlete fueling, recovery, health, and performance in high-demand environments.Emily earned her Master’s degree in Sports Nutrition from University of Colorado Colorado Springs, a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Simmons University and completed culinary school in Manhattan, giving her a strong foundation in both nutrition science and real-world food application. She specializes in translating complex sports nutrition concepts into practical, performance-focused strategies athletes and teams can apply.She currently runs a Performance Nutrition private practice in Brooklyn and mentors aspiring and practicing sports dietitians through The Academy for Sports and Performance Dietitians. A lifelong athlete, Emily earned her black belt at 15, played collegiate lacrosse, and has competed in the New York City Marathon and HYROX NYC. You can find Emily enjoying time with her family and eating her way through NYC.Emily's Mentorship Program is dedicated to educating, mentoring, and empowering the next generation of Sports Dietitians. Through expert-led courses, real-world insight, and professional mentorship, the Mentorship Program helps aspiring and practicing Sports Dietitians better understand the role of a Sports Dietitian and build the knowledge, confidence, and connections needed to succeed in the field of sports and performance nutrition. Contact Emily at [email protected] if interested!

Send us a message!In this episode we will be covering Facebook Live Questions 5/11-5/17/26  from Dana's free Facebook Group Registered Dietitian Exam Study Group with Dana RD!Join the RD Exam Prep Mastery Program for access to the Situational Practice Questions,  Key Topics Review, Vocab Classes, Wed 8pest Group tutoring , study guides and a new trouble area video each week!Need a Crash Course before your exam? Check out the 5 part Pre-Exam Crash Course: Key Topics Review.Get the free RD Exam Prep Masterclass here. test out the recorded classes with the Free Trial.  Looking for additional tutoring service? Visit my website! Shop all recorded courses at https://danajfryernutritiontutoring.teachable.com

Send us a message!In this episode we will be covering Facebook Live Questions 4/28-5/10/26  from Dana's free Facebook Group Registered Dietitian Exam Study Group with Dana RD!Join the RD Exam Prep Mastery Program for access to the Situational Practice Questions,  Key Topics Review, Vocab Classes, Wed 8pest Group tutoring , study guides and a new trouble area video each week!Need a Crash Course before your exam? Check out the 5 part Pre-Exam Crash Course: Key Topics Review.Get the free RD Exam Prep Masterclass here. test out the recorded classes with the Free Trial.  Looking for additional tutoring service? Visit my website! Shop all recorded courses at https://danajfryernutritiontutoring.teachable.com

Send us a message!Feel like you aren't finding any jobs that will hire you before your pass the RD Exam? In this episode Dana gives 3 tips on how yo make yourself more appealing for RD job openings. Connect with Dana on LinkedIn.

Send us a message!In this episode we will be covering Facebook Live Questions 4/20-4/27/26  from Dana's free Facebook Group Registered Dietitian Exam Study Group with Dana RD!Join the RD Exam Prep Mastery Program for access to the Situational Practice Questions,  Key Topics Review, Vocab Classes, Wed 8pest Group tutoring , study guides and a new trouble area video each week!Need a Crash Course before your exam? Check out the 5 part Pre-Exam Crash Course: Key Topics Review.Get the free RD Exam Prep Masterclass here. test out the recorded classes with the Free Trial.  Looking for additional tutoring service? Visit my website! Shop all recorded courses at https://danajfryernutritiontutoring.teachable.com

Send us a message!In this episode we will be covering Facebook Live Questions 4/13-4/19/26  from Dana's free Facebook Group Registered Dietitian Exam Study Group with Dana RD!Join the RD Exam Prep Mastery Program for access to the Situational Practice Questions,  Key Topics Review, Vocab Classes, Wed 8pest Group tutoring , study guides and a new trouble area video each week!Need a Crash Course before your exam? Check out the 5 part Pre-Exam Crash Course: Key Topics Review.Get the free RD Exam Prep Masterclass here. test out the recorded classes with the Free Trial.  Looking for additional tutoring service? Visit my website! Shop all recorded courses at https://danajfryernutritiontutoring.teachable.comCheck out the Practice Questions Program here.