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After overcoming disordered eating as a teenager and training in the ‘Non-Diet’ approach as a clinical Dietitian, Kali is a passionate advocate for health free from diets. She believes that you don’t need to starve yourself or punish your body in order to be healthy. In fact, Kali’s advocates a joyful approach to health, aligned with self-compassion, mindfulness and positive body image. Visit Kali's site and subscribe to her new My Food Culture Podcast https://www.mfcmyfoodculture.com This episode we discuss Food Culture and School Nutrition in Australia How to raise balanced eaters The biggest risk factor for developing an eating disorder Health at Every Size Resources Subscribe to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/daliakinsey Get the newsletter https://sendfox.com/lp/1wk60r Support the show on Patreon and access Exclusive Content https://www.patreon.com/daliakinsey  

Cordialis Msora-Kasago, MA, RD has a unique understanding of both the science of improving health through changing diets and lifestyles as well as improving health on the African continent. Cordialis believes in the power of good nutrition and healthy lifestyles for both prevention and management of medical conditions and works to help consumers cut through all the conflicting diet and lifestyle information circulating in both mainstream and new forms of media. The African Pot Nutrition works to translate the science of healthy living into bite sized action plans that you can incorporate in your day to day activities. No gimmicks, magic bullets just science driven results.   In this episode we discuss ·        Zimbabwean cultural foods ·        Diversity within the African continent ·        Shared foods in Africa and in the African diaspora ·        Examples of high nutrient Zimbabwean foods    Resources https://www.schoolnutritiondietitian.com/bodylibplaylist https://theafricanpotnutrition.com/  

This week Shawn O’Neal gives us a fascinating glimpse into the world of child food service in Taiwan.    This episode we discuss How to approach mastering new skills (from cooking to language) The key to happiness in any environment The fundamental differences between Taiwanese and American student food demands

Whitney Bateson, MPH RD has spent nearly a decade in the child nutrition industry, developing menus, training, and marketing programs for districts across the country during her time in contract foodservice management. Seeing a need for more focused marketing services for the nutrition industry, two years ago Whitney founded Whitney Bateson Digital Strategy to deliver marketing services specifically for nutrition professionals and the school nutrition industry. Her agency specializes in web design, marketing consulting, and graphic design. Whitney has a passion for teaching others how to more effectively talk about and promote the great work nutrition professionals do everyday. This episode we discuss The difference between merchandising and marketing How to conduct market research in school nutrition 5 steps to create a marketing plan in one sitting How to keep employees engaged with the marketing plan  Measuring your success  Resources  Support the show and Access Premium Benefits https://www.patreon.com/daliakinsey Download the Marketing Tools  go.whitneybateson.com/sn-marketing-project-plango.whitneybateson.com/sn-social-media-template

Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator Author and Chef Marlisa Brown has been supporting patients managing nutrition related illnesses in Manhattan and on Long Island since the start of the COVID pandemic.  Today's she shares what is working for individuals living with diabetes, high blood pressure, and celiac disease as they navigate special diets during COVID.    Today we discuss The cause of binge eating in quarantine What to do when gluten free products can't be found in stores Why hydration is a crucial part of diabetes management How and why to include children in your cooking process   Marlisa has made numerous television appearances including 5 years on “International Healthy Cooking” for AHA. She is author of “Gluten-Free Hassle Free”,  and “Easy, Gluten-Free”, other contributions include: Shape, Food Service Management, Newsday, Parenting Magazine, Weight  and Training for Dummies.  She has developed many programs including, Richard Simmons’  Food Mover Program, cookbooks, recipe cards, Kathy Smiths’ Project You II for Diabetes, Jorge Cruises’ 3-Hour Diet Cookbook, Dr. Vincent Pedres’ Happy Gut & Leslie Sansones’ Walk Away the Pounds.    Support the show  https://www.patreon.com/daliakinsey   Resources   http://MarlisaSpeaks.com http:/www.linkedin.com/in/Marlisa-brown https://twitter.com/MarlisaBrownRD http://twellness.net/ http://glutenfreeez.com/

Ervin Watson has been training teams for over 20 years and been an inspirational speaker and motivator for 15 years. This decorated veteran of the US Air Force is an entrepreneur, and author, a loving father and husband. Ervin has been studying bias and researching ways that it clouds our decision-making and weakens our teams. This episode we discuss Defining and identifying bias What real diversity and inclusion looks like Confirmation Bias Communication and validation as keys to healing trauma Resources http://ervinwatson.com/ https://black-joy-summit.heysummit.com/ https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/23/us/in-tamir-rice-shooting-in-cleveland-many-errors-by-police-then-a-fatal-one.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/apr/25/emmett-till-long-wait-for-justice https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/emmett-till

Food Service Director Shannon Ebron shares her journey into school nutrition and insightful professional insights that she has learned over the years as a  child nutritionist, school cook, nutrition educator, and grant writer. This episode we discuss Using social media to connect with district employees Effectively communicating with administration Breaking down barriers to grant writing  The best resources for new school nutrition employees Resources https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonebron/

In today's chat with Amanda Venezia and Marlon Gordon we get to sneak peek behind the curtains of First Taste TV,  an innovative new platform especially for food service professionals showcasing cutting edge products, services, technologies and equipment.  This episode we discuss Serving children by supporting the professionals that feed them  The value of sharing your gifts Innovation in small districts Thriving and adapting in a post COVID world  Resources Mentioned https://firsttastetv.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FirstTasteTV https://www.instagram.com/firsttastetv/

Mindfulness trainer Josta Kolkman from Simply Unplug explains how mindfulness can help us through difficult times.  Josta offers us a simple guided meditation in the later part of this week's interview.  Right now we all need moments of calm to ground and center us so that we can continue walking our individual paths and working on the things that we find meaningful.     This episode we discuss A simple definition of mindfulness Health benefits linked to mindfulness Mindfulness with or without meditation  Resources Mentioned https://simplyunplug.nl/   

As a public health advocate Stephanie is passionate about supporting schools. Kids spend over 1,000 hours at school per year. Nourishing Principles see the school environment as a perfect place to boost student health and happiness for life. Stephanie believes that incorporating more physical activity into the school day, especially in the classroom, allows students to release energy and focus so that they are ready to learn. This, along with providing healthful foods in the cafeteria fuels students and enables them to reach their utmost potential. This episode we discuss  Making the most of summer feeding Getting involved in political advocacy Using community partnerships to reach more hungry children Maximizing the Food Buying Guide as a menu planning tool Resources Mentioned https://www.thenourishedprinciples.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thenourishedprinciples/ https://www.instagram.com/schoolnutritionrd/ https://www.facebook.com/schoolnutritionrd/  

Kathleen Gage has owned and operated her business for over 26 years. An expert in changing with the times, Kathleen is known as the “no-nonsense, common sense” marketing strategist, speaker, author, and visibility expert. Her clients are driven by making a difference through their own unique voice.As a result of discovering the life-changing power of plant-based eating in her sixties, Kathleen has proactively shifter her focus to working with those who are open to the possibility of what plant-based eating can do for them and their bottom-line.  Randy Behr M.A., CSCS, MORR-CSPS, Cooper’s Biomechanics & Fitness, 25 + years in sports & fitness; coaching, teaching, strength & conditioning as an Athletic Director, Health Educator, Sports Information Director, P.T. Education Director and Fitness Director with the NJCAA, USA Track & Field, Arena Football League, Olympic Training Center, YMCA, Military and the California Football Association.He has trained over 1,000 athletes in multiple sports to include football, baseball, basketball, rugby, soccer, track and field, swimming, volleyball, tennis, mixed martial arts and golf. In addition, he has presented internationally and a published writer. This episode we discuss The connection between self-care and productivity  Steps you can take today to better care for yourself How to shift your outlook and get out of a funk  The key to finding an exercise routine that sticks  Episode Resources www.PowerUpForProfits.com  www.PlantBasedEatingforHealth.com www.plantbasedeatingforhealth.com/podcast    https://twitter.com/kathleengage https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleengage/ http://behrsportsperformance.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-behr-1006461a/

Former Child Nutrition Director and founder of Lunch Assist Jennifer McNeil answers pressing questions about running compliant menu service during COVID19. This episode we discuss FFVP clarification during closures Making farm to school purchases Emergency procurement and micro purchasing Funding for programs that are under stress Positive things and creative problem solving Jennifer is seeing in districts around the country   Resources Referenced https://www.lunchassist.org/covid-19   Acronyms Mentioned CACFP Child and Adult Care Food Program https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp FFVP Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program https://www.fns.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program

As a Dietitian, Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer, Limore Kurtz Dooley, MA, RDN, CPT, CYI founded a nutrition and holistic health education practice, for Head Start sites in New York City, teaching toddlers, teachers and parents the fundamentals of meditation, yoga and optimal nutrition. This episode Limore shares her experience and insights from serving children and their families at the epicenter of the US COVID-19 crisis. This episode we discuss Safe and efficient feeding models for service during the pandemic Crucial leadership skills during crisis Holistic wellness and self-care The innovative LKD approach to health education   Resources Referenced https://www.limorekurtzdooley.com/ https://www.facebook.com/limore.kurtz

This week we are joined by Fallon Bader of the Sprouting Kitchen, an innovative nutrition and group cooking class that prior to the pandemic could easily sprout (or pop-up) on any local farm. Fallon has continued on her mission to provide experiences that connect people to nourishing foods and a sense of community through e-learning.  This episode we discuss Giving effective and engaging nutrition education classes long distance Using school gardens and taste tests as marketing tools Overcoming the challenges of buying local as an operation Resources Mentioned https://www.thesproutingkitchen.org/ https://www.instagram.com/thesproutingkitchen https://www.facebook.com/thesproutingkitchen

As a digital media strategist and Youtube mogul, Jessica Stansberry is an expert on developing the mental toughness it takes to consistently get in front of the camera and leverage social media for marketing.    This week we discuss:  What is grit and why is it necessary in content marketing?  How to overcome imposter syndrome  How to get over our fear of being in front of the camera  How to bring vision and purpose to your work life?     Resources Referenced http://heyjessica.com/    

This week urban food gardening guru John McBain comes on the show to help us celebrate earth day remotely this year. John is the Western Australian representative of the Australian City Farm and Community Gardens Network and the mind behind Sustainable Urban Nutrition (SUN).  He believes that that urban spaces are ideal for food production and that food is the perfect starting point to understanding why protecting the planet is crucial to human happiness.   This episode we discuss Food as a logical entry point to conservation The mental perspective that reduces waste How to grow produce without commercial fertilizer How to make the most of existing resources

Old approaches to networking can feel salesy and inauthentic.  This episode networking mastermind La'Darius C. Madison, MPH, RDN, LD, explains how to take all the ickiness out of networking and grow a network full of people that you feel truly connected to. This episode we discuss -How to adopt a mindset that makes networking easy -Using online platforms to foster new relationships -How to manage fear of rejection when cold contacting a professional you respect Follow La'Darius on LinkedIn or Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/la-darius-c-madison-mph-rdn-ld-1aa93454 https://www.instagram.com/digestwithdarius/  

We are always looking for ways to effectively deliver our messaging to our customers and the community at large.  Thanks to social media we can all play a role in telling the real school nutrition story and showing examples of the attractive and nutritious food we serve our students every day. Because most of us aren’t professional photographers though, we may find that our photos don’t always do the food justice.  If you’d like to learn how to better use photography to showcase your food this is the episode for you. Our guest today is Mica McCook, an editorial food and culture photographer and a co-host of the F-Stop Podcast.  This episode we discuss How to select a qualified photographer for hire The benefit of discussing expectations 1:1 instead of by email Key elements of photography How to capture great images on social media using just your phone   Resources mentioned http://micamccook.com/ http://fstoppodcast.com/ https://www.instagram.com/austinfoodguide/ https://froknowsphoto.com/ https://thebiteshot.com/ https://thebiteshot.com/ https://www.foodbloggerpro.com

Chelsey Brooke is The Pathfinder! She specializes in helping introverted women discover their true and authentic path to a successful and meaningful life. Her mission is to inspire introverted women to live connected to their true purpose and to share the most real version of themselves with the world. This episode we discuss the ideal work environment for introverts how to use the CALM method to break free of a fearful mindset how to accept feedback without feeling angry or demoralized how introverts can take the stress out of networking   Resources Mentioned www.thepathfindersforyou.com/free

Chef Brenda Wattles' experience as a both a chef and a registered dietitian made her uniquely qualified to publish several USDA child nutrition standardized recipe cookbooks. In this episode she graciously shares her tips for positioning yourself for dramatic professional growth, explaining the time and strategic effort she put into developing herself into the well rounded professional that she is today.  This episode we discuss Perfectionism and its impact on professional growth The role of mise en place in consistent results in the kitchen An underutilized culinary trick for enhancing flavor without adding calories or salt Keys to consistently executing standardized recipes   Resources Referenced https://www.facebook.com/childnutritionconsultant/ https://www.instagram.com/chefbrendardn/ https://chefbrendardn.com/