Nutrition Counselling Corner

Hosted by Stephanie Notaras

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Oct 2026

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I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Masters in Counselling and the founder of the successful and award winning Dietitian Counselling Skills Program. I have helped hundreds of dietitians and nutrition coaches learn the counselling and coaching skills they need to run a fulfilling and profitable practice or business filled with satisfied and returning clients who are meeting their health goals. Eating behaviour change is hard and your clients need you to have the skills to not only help them with the "what" of change but also the "how".

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October 6, 202623 min

30. AI in Dietetics: The Skills That Make a Dietitian Hard To Replace

AI can already generate meal ideas, answer nutrition questions, and summarise information. So where does that leave dietitians? In this episode, Stephanie shares why she thinks we're asking the wrong question. Instead of "will AI replace dietitians," the real question is: what skills make a dietitian difficult to replace? She talks through what AI can't do, why the dietitian-client relationship matters more than ever, real examples from clinical practice and a simple 3 question self-check to see where your own practice stands right now. If this resonates with you, she has put together a free guide to the programs she offers, so you can see which one fits where you're at right now. Email Stephanie for a copy at info@stephanienotaras.com or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills.

September 27, 202618 min

29. How to counsel clients on meal planning and preparation

If your client started meal planning, preparing, and cooking more of their own food, consistently, what difference would that make to their health outcomes? For a lot of your clients, the honest answer is: a lot. In this episode, I talk through why meal planning and prep is hard for a lot of clients (it's a stack of cognitive and behavioural skills, not one simple decision), the seven barriers that tend to shut these conversations down, and what a real assessment and counselling process for this topic actually needs to include. If this is a gap you recognise in your own sessions, the Meal Planning and Preparation Training walks you through exactly this, including specific strategies for each of the seven barriers. Learn more here: https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/offers/QqsLLFnz/checkout Questions? Email me at info@stephanienotaras.com or send a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills.

September 21, 202622 min

28. Why dietitians lose clients after 2-3 sessions

If you've ever finished a session unsure whether it actually helped, or watched a client's bookings taper off with no clear explanation, this episode is for you. In this episode, I break down why so many dietitians lose clients right around session two or three, and why it usually has nothing to do with the client's motivation. I walk through the real reason retention drops, what a thorough assessment actually needs to cover, and how phasing your care with intention changes everything about how clients experience working with you. If you want a repeatable process for exactly this, I built the Client Road Map System to help. It includes a self-paced masterclass, implementation training, and ten real client road map examples, so you always know what to bring to the next session. Learn more here: https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/offers/KSgH5ysD/checkout Questions? Email me at info@stephanienotaras.com or send a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills.

August 19, 20261 hr 5 min

27. How to build a profitable insurance-based dietitian practice with Amy Plano

In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Amy Plano from The Reimbursement Dietitian to talk about what it actually takes to build a thriving insurance-based practice. They cover the real benefits of taking insurance, why high client retention matters just as much here as it does in cash-based practice, and how counselling skills are the piece that ties it all together, the thing that actually keeps clients coming back and makes an insurance-based model genuinely profitable. If you've ever wondered whether insurance and profitability can coexist, this conversation is for you. Connect with Amy: Website: www.reimbursementdietitian.com Instagram: @reimbursement_dietitian Facebook: @reimbursementdietitian YouTube: Amy Plano, The Reimbursement Dietitian If you're looking to strengthen your own counselling skills to improve retention, send Stephanie a DM to discuss which training program will be the best fit for you.

June 17, 202624 min

26. Clients reading things online: counselling through misinformation while maintaining trust and engagement

Do you get frustrated or annoyed when clients bring up nutrition strategies they have read about online? Does it sometimes feel like they are questioning your approach? This is a common challenge in dietetic practice and one that is only becoming more common with the rise of social media. In this episode, Stephanie discusses the three things she realised that changed how she approached these conversations and how to navigate them in a way that optimises client engagement, trust and rebooking rates. For more information on the counselling programs Stephanie provides for dietitians, please email her at info@stephanienotaras.com .

June 2, 202621 min

25. What to do when your client says "I know what to do, I'm just not going it"

Have you ever had a client tell you "I know what to do, I'm just not doing it" ? For many dietitians, this is one of the most frustrating moments in a follow-up session. In this episode, Stephanie explores why clients often struggle to act on information they already know, what may really be getting in their way, and how understanding behaviour change can transform the way you approach these conversations. If you've ever felt stuck, unsure what to say next, or wondered why your clients aren't following through, this episode is for you. Interested in strengthening your counselling skills and client retention? Elevate, Stephanie's self-paced counselling skills program for dietitians, is currently USD $100 OFF until June 9, 2026. You can learn more here - https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/elevateprogram and feel free to email your questions to info@stephanienotaras.com .

June 1, 202620 min

24. The real reason your follow-up sessions feel repetitive

Do you ever open a client's chart before a follow-up session and think to yourself "What am I even going to talk about today?" In this episode, Stephanie shares the five key changes that transformed her follow-up sessions, client retention and confidence as a dietitian. You'll learn why more information isn't always more valuable, how over-educating can reduce retention, and why understanding behaviour change is essential if you want clients to stay engaged and make progress. Interested in strengthening your counselling skills and client retention? Elevate, Stephanie's self-paced counselling skills program for dietitians, is currently USD$100 OFF until June 9, 2026. You can learn more here - https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/elevateprogram and feel free to email your questions to info@stephanienotaras.com .

March 19, 202631 min

23. Social media, insurance and client motivation: roundtable discussion

In this episode, I'm sharing a roundtable discussion recorded with Practify Founder Gilad Janet and Jo White Business Coach and Strategist. It was a great conversation and one that made me want to share it with you all. We unpack three common misconceptions: • "It's hard to get clients through social media" • "You can't build a profitable practice within an insurance model" • "If clients aren't changing, it means they're not motivated" We explore what's actually driving these challenges in practice, and I share my perspective on client retention and structuring consults to better support behaviour change. If you're working on growing your private practice and want to go deeper into these areas, you can read more about the Practify Workshop here https://www.practifygrowth.com/practify-workshop-1

December 19, 202513 min

22. How to determine the kind of counselling support you need as a dietitian

In this episode, Stephanie helps you determine the kind of counselling support you need and breaks down the key differences between Elevate , her self-paced counselling skills program, and the 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program , her high-support, live coaching container. You'll learn who each program is designed for, what problems they solve, and how to know exactly which level of support you need based on where you are in your practice. This episode will help you make informed decisions about your next steps — or future steps — in your counselling skills development. Learn more: Elevate (Self-Paced Program – 8.5 CEUs): https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/elevateprogram 12-Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program (30 CEUs): https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram Feel free to email Stephanie your questions at info@stephanienotaras.com

December 19, 202520 min

21. Why counselling skills don't feel intuitive

In this episode, Stephanie explores why counselling skills don't feel intuitive for most dietitians and why that has nothing to do with your intelligence, competence, or care for your clients.She unpacks the belief that quietly holds so many dietitians back — "I should be able to figure this out on my own" — and how our training leaves us unprepared for the real work of guiding behaviour change. Through personal experience and real client stories, Stephanie breaks down the gap between education and execution, the psychology behind why counselling feels so hard, and what actually helps dietitians feel grounded, confident, and capable in behaviour-change conversations. You'll walk away with clarity, reassurance, and permission to stop doing this alone. If you'd like to learn more about the 12 Week Dietitian Counselling Skills Program mentioned in this episode, you can read more about it here https://stephanie-notaras.mykajabi.com/dietitianskillsprogram If you have any questions, feel free to email Stephanie at info@stephanienotaras.com or send her a DM on Instagram @dietitiancounsellingskills