Episode 216: Navigating the Complex World of Dietetics w/ Keri Gans

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

📌Make sure to follow Keri via her instagram @kerigans https://www.instagram.com/kerigans/?hl=en 👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living podcast, host Jess Cording chats with fellow registered dietitian Keri Gans. They discuss the evolution of their field, the impact of social media, and the importance of intentional messaging. Keri shares her journey to becoming a dietitian, her views on the anti-diet movement, and the responsibility of dietitians to help individuals achieve their health goals. They also touch on the role of social media in shaping public perception and offer tips for identifying credible health information online. The conversation highlights the nuances of dietetic practice, the importance of balance, and the evolving nature of health careers. 🖋️ Some key points

(00:45) Meet Keri Gans

(01:37) Podcast Audio Disclaimer

(02:56) Catching Up with Keri

(06:35) The Journey to Becoming a Dietitian

(11:29) Challenges and Changes in Dietetics

(15:18) The Anti-Diet Movement

(20:07) Personalized Nutrition and Small Changes

(29:18) Making Healthier Choices

(29:58) The Impact of Patient Stories

(31:09) Guiding Clients Without Diet Plans

(32:06) Dealing with Client Anxiety

(32:57) Understanding Diet Mentality

(36:17) Navigating Social Media as a Dietitian

(40:06) Evolving Career and Personal Priorities

(49:52) Tips for Finding Credible Health Information

(53:45) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

👉 Keri Gans BIO Keri Gans is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Yoga Teacher, and author of The Small Change Diet, a Shape Magazine & Forbes Magazine Advisory Board Member and contributor for US News & World Report. The Keri Report, her own bi-monthly podcast and newsletter, helps to convey her no-nonsense and fun approach to living a healthy lifestyle. Gans is a sought-after nutrition expert and has conducted thousands of interviews worldwide. She lives in Chatham NJ with her husband Bart and 4-legged son Cooper. Gans is a huge animal lover, pseudo-professional TV binge-watcher, and martini enthusiast.

🌎 Connect with Keri Gans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerigans/?hl=en

Website: https://kerigansny.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerigans Book: “The Small Change Diet” 🎤 Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia