What do you do when a client wants a quick fix, instant results, or a meal plan on the spot? In Part 2 of the No Nutrition Emergencies series, Bethany and Danielle explore how client urgency shows up in nutrition sessions—and why it often triggers urgency in us as dietitians.

They dig into the tension between wanting to honor client needs while staying true to your values and scope of practice. You’ll also hear practical strategies for slowing down the process, reframing expectations, and reminding clients (and yourself) that sustainable change takes time—especially when untangling decades of diet culture.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How client urgency shows up in sessions (and why it feels so activating).
• Why quick fixes can derail sustainable progress.
• Strategies to slow down the process without dismissing client concerns.
• How to reframe urgency into realistic, compassionate goals.
• Scripts and tools for reminding clients that lasting change takes time.

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at hello@mentordpod.com

Resources from this episode:

Kelly Mahler | Interoception

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About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.