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NDTR Spotlight
by NDTR Spotlight
This podcast shines light on current, future and former NDTR's and how they are impacting the field of Dietetics.
Episodes
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How to thrive in Community Health: Diet Technician Perspective
In this interviews ShLanda Burton, an accomplished NDTR who has made significant contributions to the fields of nutrition and community health. Shalonda shares her journey of discovering the NDTR credential at the FENCY Conference, the importance of credentials in building credibility, and her...
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The best of both worlds: Working as a Remote NDTR and Personal Chef
Summary In this episode of NDTR Spotlight, host Marie-Laurene interviews Ashley Sannitti, a dietetic technician who shares her journey from discovering the NDTR credential to navigating remote education and internships. Ashley discusses her experiences in finding her first job, her current roles…
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Overcoming obstacles with faith and determination. (Diet Technician to Dietitian)
Mark is back on the podcast to update the NDTR audience on how is reaching ambitious goals which including opening a private practice as a RD and getting a terminal degree. Summary In this episode, host Marie Lorraine interviews Mark, a former NDTR who has transitioned to become a registered...
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Achieve Boss Status: Nutritionist's Success
Climbing to Success as a Diet Technician In this episode, host Marie-Lorraine interviews Kelly Homer, a Director of Nutritional Services and an NDTR. Kelly shares her journey of discovering the NDTR credential and her decision to pursue a career in food service rather than becoming an RDN. She...
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From Chef to Food Service Director
In this Spotlight, Ivan, a director of dietary specialty and food service, shares his journey from being a chef to becoming an NDTR. He discusses the importance of food service in long-term care facilities and the challenges of bringing culinary skills to the field of dietetics. Ivan emphasizes…
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Escaping Burnout: How to have a THRIVING Nutrition Career
In this conversation, Angela Schiz, an NDTR with over 20 years of experience, shares her journey and success in the field. She discusses her transition from nursing to nutrition, her work in creating and successful weight loss programs, and her experience in long-term care. Angela emphasizes the...
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Escape the traditional path: Become a Dietitian without a Bachelor's degree
In this spotlight we chat with Amanda Allen, an assistant professor at Cox College. Amanda share Cox Colleges program that offers an accelerated pathway for individuals interested in becoming dietitians. The program, which follows the future education model, aims to address the nationwide…
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Desire for Excellence: The Top Awards for Diet Technicians
2024 is the year for NDTRs to stand out. Awards are a great way to highlight your skill set. In this spotlight, Sami, who is on the Honors Committee, discussed the awards available to Diet Technicians through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Information on Awards:...
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Becoming a NDTR after completing the DIETETIC Internship? -Olaide Owokoniran NDTR Spotlight
For Olaide Owokoniran the NDTR was a second chance when it looked like she had no other options. Listen to learn how a graduate school and dietitian intern graduate benefited from the obtaining the NDTR credential. _____________________________Show you support for what we...
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A New Pathway to RDN?- The Dietitian Lab
Diet Technicians who have thought becoming a Registered Dietitian this episode is for you! Brooke from The Dietitian Lab shares an exciting new pathway to the Dietitian Credential. Brooke is currently walking through this pathway and is building a one on one coaching business helping others...
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Building Rapport with Patients in unfamiliar Settings - Carmen J. Baldwin NDTR
Carmen J. Baldwin interest in becoming a Nutritionist, Diet Technician Registered (NDTR) was sparked when she saw Diet Technicians hard at work at a Women's Infant and Children (WIC) Clinic. Baldwin has a undeniable talent to build rapport in unfamiliar settings and simplify complicated nutrition...
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Simplifying Nutrition Education for all ages.
As a Nutrition Education Specialist for the SNAP Education Program in South Carolina Joy spends her days educating elementary age and adult students on how to eat healthy. Being an Academy member has been beneficial for her career. She has utilizing resources such as the nutrition magazine and…
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How a Diet Technician is Inspiring the next generation of Nutrition Professionals
Rose has many opportunities to invest in the next generation of nutrition professionals. Her jobs as a Food Equity Program Manager and a Nutrition and Dietetics Club Advisor allows her to inspire future NDTRs and RDNs. Rose is passionate about sustainability; she is currently pursing her MBA in...
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Uncovering the Inspiration Behind Nutritionist Diet Technician Registered Day
The creation of NDTR day didn't happen on its own. Bekah Blank NDTR, a member of the Academy, shares some behind the scenes about the creation of this day. Bekah also shares how being a academy member as a Diet Technician helped her with the creation of her first job post gradation. If you want…
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Unlock Your Career as a Diet Technician! From Sports Nutrition to University Lecturer
After not getting into a Dietetic Internship Christopher Mills MPH, NDTR, CSCS thought his nutrition career was over. However, in 2010 he was offered a second opportunity through the NDTR credential. He soon rejoined the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as credentialed professional and his…
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Ericha Grace: A Strong Voice for Diet Technicians
Ericha Grace MS, NDTR holds the position, NDTR Chair for the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. In this role she uses her voice in mighty ways to represent and speak for NDTRs. Tune in to hear what she has been doing to support the Diet Technicians of Pennsylvania, and why she thinks...
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Tube feeds: Doing them as a Diet Technician - E. Marsha Reeves, DTR, CDM, CFPP
On the surface long term care may not be the most exciting position for a NDTR. However, it can lead to wonderful career of flexibility and growth. E. Marsha Reeves is an example of all you can do in this niche. As a clinical NDTR Marsha monitored her own patients and did tube feeds, and now as a...
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The easiest way to get CEU's - NDTR Spotlight
In this Spotlight, we sat down with a CEU's expert and the founder of Continuing Education 360 Dr Carol Jong. Continuing Education 360 is an online platform founded by like minded nutrition professionals with the mission to provide diet technicians the ability to get CEUs anytime anywhere! Make...
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How To Become A Diet Technician - 3 Simple Steps
Do you want to be a Diet Technician? If so, then this video is for you! In this video, we'll discuss the steps needed to become a Diet Technician, and explain how this career can help you achieve your goals. Watch the video to learn more about this exciting career opportunity!...
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Taking a year to be a Stay at Home Mom- Misha Harris NDTR
Have you thought of taking a step away from your career to enjoy being a mom? It can be very scary to step away from the work force. Misha is at the end being a stay at home mother and wife. In this podcast Misha shares how being a NDTR helped her as a mother and how becoming a mother is changing...
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Starting a Private Practice as a Student Brianna Cannova, NDTR, CPT- NDTR Spotlight
Start your private practice now! Why wait? Brianna Cannova, NDTR, CPT did not wait, she began her private practice while she was still a student! Listen to the interview as Brianna shares how she took the plunge to started her private practice and gained her first few clients. Enjoyed this...
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A Chat with a Nutrition Coach: Gintare Balseviciute - NDTR Spotlight
Find us online: ndtrspotlight.com It is time NDTR audience to sit down with a nutritionist. Gintare takes the time to explain how her own health journey inspired her to begin to help other people. Gintara took the time to dive into research and learn how ketogenic/low carb diet can benefit in...
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Nutritionist vs NDTR the name matters- NDTR Spotlight
Shop Merch: Shop Merch: https://ndtr-spotlight.myspreadshop.com/ Find us online: ndtrspotlight.com Let's have the conversation about the name- NDTR. Not many people know what a NDTR is but the term nutritionist is widespread. What if we shift our approach. Instead of trying to educate people on...
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Getting into a Dietetic Internship after 6 years as a NDTR Almarie Talavera, NDTR
Shop Merch: Shop Merch: https://ndtr-spotlight.myspreadshop.c... Find us online: ndtrspotlight.com Almarie hit the ground running as a NDTR, landing a job in school nutrition. In one year she build 7 school gardens. She then took time working in the Food service as a purchasing manager.…
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The Journey to becoming a full time private practice NDTR with Natalie Rose, NDTR - nope
Shop Merch: Shop Merch: https://ndtr-spotlight.myspreadshop.com/all Find us online: ndtrspotlight.com Can you do everything you want to do as an NDTR? This is a question most NDTR's have to ask when deciding to stay a NDTR or continuing on to becoming a RDN. The answer for Natalie Rose was...
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Is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics finally recognizing the NDTR credential?
2023 will be the first year where NDTR's will have their own day in National Nutrition Month to celebrate. When the news was released it was greeted with joy and a little skepticism. So we reached out to the Academy to ask some questions. Was this going to be the only recognition NDTR's get? Or…
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The Benefits of working at WIC
Show off your NDTR credential. Shop Merch: https://ndtr-spotlight.myspreadshop.com/all If you are a NDTR you most likely heard or had experiencing interning or spending a day at a WIC Clinic. It is a very common job prospect, and because of this it can have a stigma of being an "easy" and not an...
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NDTR's speaking up on Instagram & New Merch!
It is National Nutrition month! There are countless ways to celebrate; for NDTR's that including speaking up to the lack of representation NDTR's often seen this month. Our voice was heard, but the Merch didn't change... so we have solutions for you. Shop NDTR Merch...
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Speaking at FNCE as an NDTR Lori Klein, NDTR, MPH: Nutrition- NDTR Spotlight
This podcast has made it! I am so excited to announce that this episode features Lori Klein, the only NDTR who spoke at FNCE 2021! Lori is an extremely accomplished NDTR. Entering the field of Dietetics to complement her career in yoga. Lori has gained her Bachelors of Science, MPH and is…
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Working as a Nutrition Scientist at Campbell Soup, Ericha Grace, MS, NDTR- NDTR Spotlight
DISCLAIMER "Opinions expressed by the guest are solely their own and do not express the views or opinions of their employer. An internship is what lead Ericha to find a hidden path in the NDTR world. Her senior year of undergraduate school she had the opportunity to intern at Campbell Soup. Her...
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Starting at WIC and Moving to Clinical- Mariah Altman, RDN, NDTR- NDTR Spotlight
Mariah also known as @onesassyavocado on Instagram put her RDN goals on hold to take time to get married after completing her BS in Nutrition. The time to celebrate life's treasures was well worth. Not only has she become an RDN but she gained valuable experience as an NDTR at WIC which counted…
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Building a Career at WIC - Amanda Kennedy, MS, NDTR, CLC - NDTR Spotlight
Amanda took one of the few days she had off from her Dietetic Internship to chat about starting her career at WIC as a NDTR. Since the start of her career Amanda has been excelling. Shortly after starting at WIC she earned her CLC credential, began mentoring nutrition students and got accepted…
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When Roots Grow, you Bloom -Mariah McDaniel, DTR (she/her)- NDTR Spotlight
Mariah worked in foodservice at her college for four years as an undergraduate student. Staying committed to one job allowed her to be in the right place at the right time with the right relationships. Her senior year the RD internship was not a plausible idea; however, the NDTR route was, and…
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Starting at the NDTR and reaching for a PhD Jenni Lee MS -NDTR Spotlight
Jenni is currently pursing her PhD. However, the NDTR was a valuable stop along the journey, and is even helping her now after completing her Dietetic Internship! Listen as Jenni explains why she went the NDTR route, how her education lead her to her unlikely passion: Food Service. Find Jenni...
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How to emphasize the NDTR credential in a resume and cover letter- NDTR Spotlight
Problem: No one knows what the NDTR credential is!? Solution: Showcase it correctly in a cover letter and resume Anna has mixed her passion for English and Dietetics by helping nutrition professionals create engaging resumes and cover letters that make them stand out and land the job interview.…
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Landing Dream Jobs as a NDTR- Pause and Review
Four great interviews the last two months. If these interested clips interest you make sure to check out the full interviews. Training RDNs as a NDTR- Kathryn Oliver, DTR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhswzLpzWeo An outside perspective on the NDTR credential - Mark Abesamis, BS, AS, PTA…
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How to speak at FNCE
After countless spotlights it is evident that NDTR's know how to think outside the box. Which is why it was a no brainer to create a short video discussing how to submit a proposal to speak at FNCE. Submission happen every year between September to November. So there is still time this year, or…
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Training RDNs as a NDTR- Kathryn Oliver, DTR
How do you end up in a position where you are training RDNs? Experience, networking and not giving up. Kathy is an amazing example of a NDTR who has broke the glass ceiling for NDTR's, all with an associates degree! Listen or watch her story here, and check or read her feature on Diet tech…
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NDTR's Featured at FNCE 2021 Conference- NDTR Spotlight
If you are as curious as I am to see if NDTR's will be featured at the FNCE conference this year, make sure to give this podcast a listen. Resources: https://eatrightfnce.org/presenters/1262491/ https://eatrightfnce.org/sessions/1606687/ Enjoyed this interview? Make sure to give it a thumbs up…
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An outside perspective on the NDTR credential - Mark Abesamis, BS, AS, PTA, ACE-CPT, NHA-CET
Would you get the NDTR credential during your dietetic internship? This is what Mark is doing. Learning about the NDTR credential late into his bachelors degree Mark still found value in the credential. Fully transparent Mark takes the time to explain how he is managing being in a dietetic...
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Digital Credentials for NDTRs- Are they helpful?
Have you seen the new Digital Credentials that CDR has created for NDTR's! In the past week they have picked up steam with more and more NDTR's sharing their credentials. In this podcast I share NDTR's first thoughts, and the benefits I have already seen from utilizing this new way to share what...
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Promoting the NDTR credential as an RD- Marie Lorraine RD, MS, CPT NDTR Spotlight Season 2-10
This week we are spotlighting Marie Lorraine, founder and host of NDTR Spotlight. Happy to share her story, she talks about how she happened upon the credential, the jobs she worked and the differences between the NDTR and RD exam. Even though she recently became a RD, she still plans to promote...
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Tutoring NDTRS and creating your own job Rebekah Blank, NDTR, CHN- NDTR Spotlight season 2 ep 9
Bekah completed her NDTR internship during the Covid pandemic. The hard work she put in during her internship paid off; not only did she pass her NDTR exam after studying for 5 days, but during her internship she wrote a grant, that turned into her first job. Bekah, has a great focus on the NDTR...
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The challenges of Working with Clients NDTR Spotlight- Pause and Review
Time to look back at our past 4 episodes. Working with a diverse pool of clients/patients came up in each episode, either from the client/patient perspective or the NDTR perspective. If these clips spike your interest make sure to check out there full episodes.
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Informatics the upcoming niche in Dietetics - Sabrina Matlock BAS, NDTR, CAPM- NDTR Spotlight 2-8
Sabrina was committed keeping up her NDTR credential even when she could not find work in the field. Her Perseverance, curiosity and strategic planning lead her to pursing a degree in Health Informatics and Health Information Management. Opening the door to a niche that combines informatics and...
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Are additional Credentials Worth it? - NDTR Scope of Practice mini series
Is adding another credential a waste of money, or can it actually help you? Article: https://jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(17)31628-3/fulltext. Here are episodes that feature NDTR's who have additional credentials SNS Courtney Morabito, MBA, NDTR https://youtu.be/ujbigcN1EyE Health Coach...
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Road less traveled & Creating Puree Diets- Emily Schumaker, NDTR - NDTR Spotlight Season 2-7
Emily knew she was going to become an NDTR before she graduated from her undergraduate program. Her decision to become an NDTR lead her to a solo path, as her classmates pursued the RD credential. However, her decision to become a NDTR has been eventful and fulfilling. In the short time she has...
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How to have a fruitful career as a NDTR LaVonda Avery, BS, NDTR- NDTR Spotlight 2-6
LaVonda is the perfect example of what a successful and exciting career could look like for a NDTR. LaVonda began her career in nutrition working in public health, but wanted to expand her scope of practice and became a NDTR in 2005. She quickly began networking and seeking out volunteer...
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Taking steps with the Future in Mind Jolanta Nowobilski, BS, NDTR, NDTR Spotlight 2-5
Jolanta's journey to becoming a NDTR was put on hold due to Covid. However, the pause Covid caused in her life did not slow her down. In the extra time Jolanta became very active on social media creating carbediemnutrition and finding a community of NDTRs online. She recently was able to land two...
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Pause and Review -NDTR credential opening doors - NDTR Spotlight
Time it pause and review and look at some highlights from our last four guest. There was a continuous theme of the NDTR opening doors, including... getting into DI programs, getting really good nutrition experience and breaking into the field of nutrition at an expert level where you can be a...
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