What Dietitians Are Missing About Celiac Disease

About this episode

In this episode, Jennifer McGurk and Sharon McCaskill discuss the complexities of celiac disease and the vital role dietitians play in supporting clients with this diagnosis.

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Sharon McCaskill, a private practice dietitian , whose own family's journey with celiac disease sparked a career shift and a mission to support others navigating the gluten‑free world. In this episode, they go beyond the basics of celiac disease and talk about what it actually looks like for clients navigating this diagnosis in real life. Sharon shares her perspective as a dietitian specializing in celiac disease, walking through both the clinical realities and the lived experience of her clients. Jennifer reflects on the role dietitians play in bridging that gap, not just through education, but through support, advocacy, and helping clients feel understood as they figure out what this diagnosis means for their lives. The Moment That Changed Sharon's Career (02:11) Sharon shares how watching a dietitian support her husband's health inspired her to go back to school. What Dietitians Do That Doctors Can't (06:33) Jennifer highlights that a diagnosis is just the beginning, and Sharon expands on this by explaining how dietitians help clients actually live their diagnosis…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer McGurk

Guest: Sharon McCaskill

Topics covered

• Celiac Disease
• Dietitian Support
• Gluten-Free Living
• Client Advocacy
• Personalized Nutrition

Keywords

• Celiac Disease
• Dietitian
• Gluten-Free
• Nutrition Support
• Client Experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pursuing Private Practice, Celiac Disease

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