GLP-1 Medications: What Dietitians Need to Know Right Now

About this episode

This episode discusses the essential knowledge dietitians need about GLP-1 medications and how to support clients effectively.

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Nicole Randazzo, founder of Bettr Full , a virtual practice with a focus on helping clients navigate nutrition both with and without GLP-1 medications. In this episode, they unpack everything dietitians need to know about GLP-1 medications, how to support clients through both weight loss and weight-inclusive counseling, and practical strategies that dietitians at any career stage can use when working with clients. Nicole shares her expertise as a dietitian specializing in GLP-1s, highlighting client results, challenging side effects, and the importance of seeing a dietitian for support. Jennifer brings a weight-inclusive view to the conversation, emphasizing the role of counseling, body image, and holding space for complex, individualized care. Together, they explore the complexities of GLP-1 medications and highlight the essential role dietitians play in supporting clients beyond the prescription. 04:52 – How Nicole built a GLP-1-focused practice Nicole shares her path from diabetes education to bariatrics to recognizing a major gap in nutrition support—and building…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer McGurk

Guest: Nicole Randazzo

Topics covered

• GLP-1 medications
• dietitian support
• weight loss
• weight-inclusive counseling
• nutrition strategies

Keywords

• GLP-1
• dietitians
• nutrition
• weight loss
• counseling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bettr Full

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