What Weight-Inclusive Nutrition Counseling Looks Like in Private Practice
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Jennifer McGurk and Chelsea Levy discuss weight-inclusive nutrition counseling and its application in private practice.
Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Chelsea Levy, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, for a thoughtful conversation about caring for clients with diabetes, PCOS, and endocrine disorders through a weight-inclusive approach. Jennifer and Chelsea unpack what weight-inclusive medical nutrition therapy really looks like in practice. They discuss supporting clients with diabetes and PCOS, navigating conversations about weight loss with compassion instead of judgment, and building a private practice that allows you to practice in a way that truly aligns with your values. Why Weight-Inclusive Care Is More Nuanced Than People Think (04:41) Chelsea introduces her approach to weight-inclusive nutrition counseling, explaining how she combines evidence-based medical nutrition therapy with trauma-informed, fat-positive care for clients. Looking Beyond Weight in Nutrition Counseling (06:21) Jennifer and Chelsea discuss weight stigma, social determinants of health, client autonomy, and the many ways dietitians can build practices around this work. Chelsea's Journey Into Weight-Inclusive Practice…
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