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Episode 13: Navigating Childhood Obesity

In this episode, Tesia Bennett, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, talks with Jessica Stembridge and Victoria Baxter, two Alberta Health Services Registered Dietitians that work at the Pediatric Centres for Wellness and Health. With many years of experience supporting families through behaviour change to promote healthy child growth, Jessica and Victoria share…

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Episode 12: The Growing MOMENTUM Behind Nutrition Strategies in Menopause

In this episode, Lisa Mowers, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, sits down with Dr. Raylene Reimer, Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, Registered Dietitian, and leading nutrition researcher. Together, they explore emerging research on menopause, gut health, and metabolism, and the important role nutrition plays for women’s health…

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Episode 11: Flexible Care, Real Lives: Rethinking Diabetes Management

In this episode, host Kim Young, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, speaks with Robin Lucciantonio, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at the Garneau Endocrinology Clinic in Edmonton. Together, they explore Robin’s approach to diabetes care and how her commitment to collaboration, equity and person-centred practice contributed to her receiving the…

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Episode 10: Food, Finances, and Health: Why Money Conversations Matter in Nutrition Care

Length: 25 minutes With rising financial strain and food insecurity, dietitians face unique challenges in supporting health goals while acknowledging real-life circumstances. In this episode, host Kally Cheung sits down with Janine Whyte, a Registered Dietitian and Team Lead with Alberta Health Services, to explore practical strategies for navigating sensitive conversations about affordability,…

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Episode 9: Navigating Food Sensitivities with Wendy Busse – Part 2

In this follow-up episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, continues the conversation with Wendy Busse, a registered dietitian and leading expert in food sensitivities. Building on the foundation from Part 1, Wendy shares practical strategies for supporting clients who may have conditioned reactions to food. Topics include: • How to approach…

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Episode 8: Culinary Medicine: Bridging Science and Practice

In this episode, Lisa Mowers, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education and Practice, and Shameem Kizar, a Registered Dietitian with Alberta Health Services explore the University of Alberta’s culinary medicine elective for medical students and how it’s shaping the future of healthcare. You’ll learn: • What culinary medicine is and why it’s important for future physicians • How medical…

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Episode 7: From Experience to Evidence: A chat with Carlene Johnson Stoklossa

In this episode, host Kim Young, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, has a conversation with Carlene Johnson Stoklossa, a Registered Dietitian and Team Lead with Alberta Health Services. Together, they explore Carlene’s professional journey as a dietitian and researcher, and insights into the importance of recognizing sarcopenia obesity in chronic disease management.…

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Episode 6: Navigating Food Sensitivities with Wendy Busse - Part 1

In this insightful episode, host Stephanie Cox, Provincial Practice Lead with Professional Education & Practice, welcomes Wendy Busse, a registered dietitian and leading expert in food sensitivities. Together, they explore how dietitians can effectively support clients struggling with food sensitivities. Topics include: • Wendy’s journey to becoming a respected voice in food sensitivity practice •…

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Episode 5: Cultivating Excellence - Insights from Exceptional Preceptors

In this inspiring episode, dietetic interns Sukhdeep Kaur and Lore Pasaran Ugarte from the University of Alberta, sit down with five outstanding Registered Dietitians - Erin Montgomery-Fajic, Kristy Landry, Dave Dyjur, Staci Fudge, and Adela Delgado - who have been recognized by previous interns for their excellent mentorship and precepting. Together, they explore what sets these mentors apart and…

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Episode 4: Finding the Path Together: The Overlap of PCOS and Eating Disorders

In this episode, Lisa Mowers, Provincial Practice Lead with Nutrition Services, sits down with Dr. Donna Vine, Professor of Human Nutrition and Academic Lead and Chair of Nutrition and Dietetics programs at the University of Alberta. We explore key aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome including: • the connection between mental health and eating disorders • why routine screening for disordered…

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