The Next Bite

For our final episode of the season, we're bringing you something different. Each of the members of our MNDS team were invited to discuss their "highlight" episode of the year and where they're hoping to take their nutrition career in the future. Our lovely team members and the episodes they mentioned were: Allie Imlach (Treasurer): Landing the Dream Job with H&H intern Cheryl Ng Angela Tracy (Events Coordinator): Reaching out in Research with Meg Hockey Hannah Biggins (Social Media Coordinator): Making Space with Liza Khinsoe and Bran Ranjithakumaran Maree Lymbouris (Second Year Representative) & Cherry Lam (Third Year Representative): Building Trust with Eating Disorder Dietitian Talia Cecchele  Halle Yip (First Year Representative): Exploring all Possibilities with Liza Barbour Tiana Chandraratne (Vice President: Taking Initiative with Product Developer Rachel Ben-David and Conquering the Unknown with Kiri Woodington Brianna Sargent (Secretary): edited Kiri Woodington's episode Charlotte Barber (President): Going Boldly with Janeane Dart and Being Yourself with Women's Health Dietitian Alice Bleathman This episode was produced by the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics Society. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates: Any questions, comments, queries? Email us - mnds@monashclubs.org

Meghan Hockey is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist, currently completing her PhD and working as a Research Assistant, at the Food & Mood Centre. Her research interests focus on the role of diet - particularly dairy consumption - in common mental disorders and cognition. Meghan is also extensively involved with research translation at the Food & Mood Centre, and has delivered a number of workshops and cooking demonstrations, particularly aimed at school-aged children. In this bite, Meghan shares her past experiences working as a clinical dietician, and how she came about working in Nutrition Psychiatry research. She discusses her multiple placement opportunities in university, and the value of her internship with The Smiles Trial and the Food and Mood Centre. She also shares what it’s like doing her current PhD work and discusses her experience and plans in running her own private practice business. During the conversation, we discuss: Her multiple placement experiences in regional public health, food service and clinical. Working as an intern on The Smiles Trial to determine whether diet can affect mood. How she landed her graduate role as a clinical dietitian and transitioning from this role into research. Her experiences with clinical dietetics and how it has influenced her learning and career. What doing a PhD and working as a researcher entails Running her own private practise business Working in Nutritional Psychiatry and the significance of this topic in nutrition. Meg is our final guest for season two! However, don't fret - we have a surprise final episode in store for you down the line.

Liza Khinsoe is a Nutrition Counsellor at the London Centre for Intuitive Eating, while Bran Ranjithakumaran is a research assistant for the Generation Victoria (GenV) study at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute as well as a private practice dietitian at The Wellness Workshop. Both Liza & Bran strongly advocate for positive food psychology and the utilisation of non-diet and Health At Every Size paradigms. Additionally, they are co-hosts of their own podcast ‘The Pantry Party’. In this ‘bite’ we talk about: Their journeys with their perception of health and nutrition. Continued learning after University and embracing the unexpected.  How they started their podcast ‘The Pantry Party’. Health at Every Size paradigms and how they shaped their practices. Advice for students currently undertaking Nutrition and Dietetics courses.  Books + resources mentioned: Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow ‘Call your girlfriend’ Podcast ‘Big friendship’ book Anna Winer ‘Uncanny Valley’ The mindful dietitian ‘Talking to change’ podcast ‘The pantry party’ podcast Introduction to the non-diet approach Lucy Afremore and Linda Bacon weight inclusive resources Health not diets course- Fiona Willer

Liza Barbour is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian as well as a Lecturer and PhD candidate in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Monash University, with over 15 years of practical experience in Community Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition. She also worked as the National Nutrition Programs Manager at Second Bite and is now also a co-owner of an Aussie-made American-style dill pickles business with her husband. In this bite, Liza shares her career experience in Community Dietetics and Public health Nutrition and her passion in food sustainability, equity. She also talks about her working experience in remote places in Australia, overseas and how they shaped her career and lifestyle. Liza then shares her journey in other job opportunities and discusses the importance of accepting challenges, keep learning and understand your strength and interest. During this conversation we discuss…. Liza’s experience as a new graduate dietitian The importance of keep learning and expanding knowledge Working in remote areas and overseas Liza’s experience and passion in Community Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition and food insecurity The importance of stepping out of the comfort zone and accepting challenges Development of her pickle business and the challenges faced The importance of finding your own strengths and interests How does working in Public Health Nutrition look like in general Importance of a good mentor How importance of food sustainability would rise This episode was produced by the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics Society. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates Any questions, comments, queries? Email us- mnds@monashclubs.org

Kiri Woodington is a remote generalist dietitian at Gidgee healing, which is an Aboriginal Medical service in North West Queensland. She holds three degrees - a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from Monash, a Graduate Diploma in Human Nutrition from Deakin and a Masters of Dietetics from Monash. Kiri’s role involves seeing clients of all ages with recognition as a paediatric dietitian for that area. She is here to offer her insights on life as a remote dietitian and the importance of advocating for such an underrepresented population group In this bite, Kiri describes how rewarding and different a career in remote health can be. Additionally, Kiri shares tips for students who wish to prepare themselves for taking a remote position post-graduation. She encourages students to be open to taking risks and embrace being vulnerable in order to have new and unexpected experiences. During this conversation we discuss…. The significance of cultural training and how it should not be treated like just a tick box. Her experience with opening a private practise only 1 month after graduation How being a community dietician means your work doesn’t stop when you walk out of your office The great need for health care in remote areas, there is a lack of resources and funding The attitude you as a practitioner need to have around constantly learning The importance of meeting with the community, engaging with the elders and listening to their needs and wants Her key bite was ‘don’t be scared of the unknown’ This episode was produced by the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics Society. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates. Any questions, comments, queries? Email us - mnds@monashclubs.org

Charmaine Duong graduated from the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics course with Honours in 2016, and has worked as a dietitian in both a clinical and business setting. She has been the Business Development and Marketing Manager for the FODMAP Friendly Food Program and most recently, is the Business Category Coordinator for Coffee, Tea & Milk Additives at Coles. In this bite, Charmaine shares her experiences specialising in a FODMAP-based company and discusses the roles of a nutrition-educated professional in a business setting. She describes her roles working in both the small business setting and large company. Charmaine also discusses finding herself as a dietitian in a non-clinical setting. She covers some of the diverse range of career opportunities available for nutrition professionals, and emphasises the importance of not settling, but finding work you love and being aware of the many different opportunities to use your nutrition and dietetics degree in the workforce. During this conversation, we discuss: Working at the FODMAP friendly food program Volunteering and its significance during and after university The different roles of a nutrition professional in the workplace Growing into an expert in FODMAPs and gut health. Writing to make nutrition information simple for the public Transferability of skills set as a dietitian in a non-traditional workplace The different career paths available to nutrition professionals.

Talia Cecchele is an accredited practising dietitian, working in the specialised areas of Disordered Eating and children's health. Originally from New South Wales, and currently based in the United Kingdom, Talia works at Rhitrition clinic and conducts personalised Nutrition consultations. Talia also runs her own business, Talia Cecchele Nutrition, which provides realistic, evidence based advice and nourishing recipes. In this bite, we explore Talia’s career path, including the highlights and challenges of being an Eating Disorder dietitian in the UK. Tahlia provides valuable advice to those studying nutrition/dietetics about how to best gain experience, and what skills are specifically helpful in the disordered eating field. Working both at a hospital and running her own business, Talia gives a glimpse into her week and what being an eating disorder dietitian encompasses. During the conversation, we discuss: Talia’s advice on how to best gain experience in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics How she came to be a specialised eating disorder dietitian and the journey that lead to her current career Important personal and professional skills required to work in the field of Dietetics, and specifically disordered eating How she transitioned from working as a dietitian in Australia to moving to the UK A typical week in her professional life, balancing working as an Eating Disorders Dietitian in a hospital and running her own business as a freelance dietitian The highs and lows of working as an eating disorder dietitian

Alan McCubbin is an advanced accredited sports dietitian with 15 years’ experience in clinical and sports nutrition practice. He has worked in the areas of private practice, research, business management and even created his own book, all within the space of sports nutrition. In this bite, Alan takes us back through his journey, exploring the origins of the Monash Nutrition course and his experiences early on in the field. He talks us through the pathway and process of becoming a sports dietitian and the various learnings he gained during this time. Alan shares with us the multiple roles he has been in and the ways to upskill and gain training in the allied health field. Additionally, we discuss the realities and misconceptions of what it is like working as a Sports Dietitian and the different jobs possible in this area of nutrition alone. During the conversation, we discuss... Alan’s background in sports and his early university experience The differences in sports nutrition education, back then vs now The pathway and process in becoming a Sports dietitian after completing the Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree The jobs that he sought as well as were offered Ways to enhance professional development The overlap between the work in clinical practice and research — and how reliant these areas are on one another How certain roles can lead to strengthening professional relationships, mentor ship and a greater networking circle and vice versa Importance and relevance of sport nutrition in the Nutrition & Dietetics field A day in the life of a sports dietitian

Rachel Ben David is a qualified dietitian, nutritionist, and a communications professional who is currently working as a full time product developer at Coles Group. She is also the director and founder of The Nutrition Press, a student-run nutrition website. In this bite, Rachel shares her story of finding Nutrition at a Monash and the benefits that come from learning about what you don’t enjoy. Additionally, she shares how the opportunities she encountered in her university life taught her some very valuable lessons. Rachel also gives a very honest personal review in the challenges and rewards of the workforce, from finding a job that fits to working in the areas of a small business and private practice. Furthermore, she gives hope in how initiative and persistence can lead you to where you want to be. During the conversation, we discuss... Challenges, and lessons learnt during university placements Benefits of learning about areas of disinterest & the growth that follows Starting her own personal project, The Nutrition Press from scratch and the space for making your own opportunities How non-nutrition related qualifications can assist in the job search Challenges and rewards of private practice work and in the small business sector Realities of rejection and bouncing back Her current role in Coles The important considerations of choosing whether or not to do the Masters of Dietetics  Why you have to understand and value your own self-worth

Alice Bleathman is a newly Accredited Practicing Dietitian who graduated with a Bachelor of Food & Nutrition and Masters of Dietetics from Deakin University. She has also completed her low FODMAP training at Monash University. Her current role involves working at the Gut Started Clinic in Sydney, alongside Marika Day. In this bite, Alice shares her experiences as a nutrition student, specifically the lessons learnt from undertaking an array of extra-curricular activities alongside her degree. She also highlights the importance of finding what works for you and the role doubt and mentorship can play when deciding on a career path. Furthermore, we discuss the realities of working as a private practice dietitian and her journey to flourishing in women’s health nutrition. Alice also shares some key ‘bites’ for current students, on different ways to upskill and how you can assert yourself in the field. During the conversation, we discuss... Alice’s extensive and impressive resume of extracurricular activities The necessity of networking and being resourceful The importance of doubt and what can be learnt from it The idea vs reality of a private practice dietitian How mentorship and professional development can go a long way Navigating and diluting misinformation in the space of social media Alice’s beginnings and growth experienced in her dietetics journey, especially in the space of Women’s Health and IBS The importance of psychology and its use in day-to-day practice Why “doing you” is the best way to help yourself Mentioned Resources Just Eat It — Laura Thomas The Power of Habit — Charles Duhigg Glenn Mackintosh (specialist weight management psychologist) webinars The Mindful Dietitian webinars This episode was produced by the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics Society. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates. Any questions, comments, queries? Email us - mnds@monashclubs.org

Dr Zoe Davidson is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian specialising in paediatric nutrition, as well as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics & Food at Monash University. Zoe recently completed her PhD, with a focus on nutritional management of boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, with a continued research in this area, whilst also balancing being a parent. In this bite, Zoe sheds light on her incredible journey in paediatrics and her perspective on this branch of Nutrition. She unpacks the significance of foundation learnings and the lessons learned when adapting in the work environment. We explore the importance of timing and timely events, from career opportunities to volunteering to time away from study. She also shares her key ‘bites’ for students, especially for those interested in pursuing a similar career path and the rewards that will be reaped when you’re doing what you love. During the conversation, we discuss... Zoe’s unique pathway to working in the nutrition industry Overcoming and learning from failures and setbacks Overtime, understanding the necessity of certain subjects and career opportunities as well as the process of the course Normalising common struggles faced whilst studying the course The significance of foundation learnings The benefits and lessons learned when changing work environments Zoe’s incredible journey in paediatrics and her perspective on this branch of nutrition The importance of timing and timely events, from further study to time away from study The relevance and highlights of Zoe’s PhD and other post-graduate accolades to her current work-life Skills developed and values expanded from studying to field practise to teaching to volunteering The rewards gained from giving back to the Nutrition & Dietetics community Her key ‘bites’ for students, especially for those interested in pursuing a similar career path This episode was produced by the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics Society. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates: Any questions, comments, queries? Email us - mnds@monashclubs.org

Lauren Marino is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Personal Trainer. Lauren graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics degree in 2016, and has since worked clinically and in private practice. Her Instagram account, @lm_nutrition created as a student now has over 30k followers.  In this bite, Lauren gives fantastic insight into how social media is changing the nutrition space, and the responsibility that nutrition students and professionals have to be advocates for evidence-based nutrition in the online sphere. She gives great detail about the placement she completed as part of her degree, and we discuss the importance of knowing your worth both as a student and dietitian. Lauren is also in the process of becoming an accredited Sports Dietitian, so she tells us all about that process too.  This episode was produced by the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics Society. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates. Any questions, comments, queries? Email us - mnds@monashclubs.org 

Dr Nicole Kellow is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a strong interest in the management of diabetes. She has gained many accreditations since completing her Bachelor of Science degree in 1996, including the completion of her PhD in 2017 and being a 2018 recipient of the NHMRC Early Career Research Fellowship. She has also worked in rural and metropolitan areas in both Australia and the UK. Currently, she works as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Monash University.  In this bite, Nicole brings her characteristic sense of humour and wisdom to the podcast. We discuss how the opportunity in working as a rural dietitian, how she got into full-time research and found her specialty. Nicole explains the importance of 'saying yes' to opportunities through being willing to have a conversation and ask lots of questions. Her insightful career journey is testament to the fact that opportunities can arise where you least expect - such as striking a conversation in a waiting room.  This episode was produced by the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics Society. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates: Any questions, comments, queries? Email us - mnds@monashclubs.org

Roxanne is a qualified nutritionist who has worked in the Australian food industry for almost four years. Former president of MNDS, she graduated from Monash University in 2016 with the Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree. However, prior to her nutrition degree, she had also completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Melbourne University, making her career journey and skill set very different to most.  In this bite, Roxanne debunks many of the myths we commonly hold surrounding nutritionists who work in the food industry. We discuss how she decided to make the switch from commerce to nutrition, why she decided to not pursue dietetics and how she landed a highly-coveted role at Simplot Australia. Roxanne explains the merit and opportunity contained in a nutrition undergraduate degree and what a day in her life as a corporate nutritionist looks like.  This episode was produced by the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics Society. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates: Any questions, comments, queries? Email us - mnds@monashclubs.org

Janeane Dart is currently a senior lecturer in the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food here at Monash University and has over 25 years experience as a clinical dietitian. Her work has taken her across the world - working in places such as Kings College in London and in the Gastroenterology department at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. She has a strong interest in professionalism in the field of dietetics, which forms the subject of her pHD that she is currently completing.  In this bite, Janeane shares the story of her early career and the events that took her around the world as a dietitian, eventually specialising in gastroenterology. We discuss how Janeane entered the world of lecturing, and how a culmination of her experiences formed the basis of her pHD. Throughout the podcast, Janeane offers wonderful 'bites' of wisdom. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! Links discussed: BOOK - Empathy - Why it Matters and How to Get It: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20893507-empathy This episode was produced by the Monash Nutrition and Dietetics Society. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates: Any questions, comments, queries? Email us - mnds@monashclubs.org

Cheryl Ng is a recent graduate, completing the Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree at Monash University in 2019. She has a strong interest in the food industry, with a background in hospitality and just secured herself a 12 month Research and Development Internship at the Health & Happiness Group, which includes the well-known brand Swisse Wellness. In this bite, Cheryl takes us back to her undergraduate studies and highlights the importance of studying what you are passionate about. Cheryl shares tips and tricks for students who may be wondering how they can make the most of opportunities and differentiate themselves in the job market. Additionally, we discuss how Cheryl has enjoyed her internship role. During the conversation we discuss: Transitioning courses at University Skill building while studying to differentiate yourself in the job market Preparing for interviews and landing the positions you want! Placement and Internship opportunities The importance of nutrition professionals in the food industry A day in the life of an intern

In the season finale of The Next Bite, we are joined by nutrition ‘power couple’, Julia Bazan and Cam Cayazaya. Julia graduated from Monash with the Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics degree in 2018, and has since gone on to work in various clinical settings before landing a role as the Dietitian at the Monash University Health Service. Cam is set to graduate from the Monash Masters of Dietetics this year, so offers great insight to the Masters program for prospective students. In this bite, we have an insightful conversation around the resilience and level of transparency required to be an effective graduate dietitian. Both Julia and Cam have fantastic, 'fresh' wisdom to share on forging your career path and building skills outside your university studies. This episode wraps up season one of The Next Bite. Thank you for listening and we will be back in your ears soon!