Malnutrition Week ANZ is almost here, with the theme “The many faces of malnutrition”. This campaign reminds us that malnutrition can affect anyone, at any age, in any setting. In this episode, Nadia Obeid, Senior Dietitian at Northern Health, shares how her team turned Malnutrition Week into an organisation-wide movement. From embedding screening into practice to engaging families, nurses, pharmacy and even the CEO, Northern Health’s approach shows what’s possible when collaboration and leadership come together.

In the episode, we discuss how to:

• The most impactful awareness activities across Northern Health throughout the years
• Practical ways to improve consistency of malnutrition screening
• How audits and research have influenced real change in the organisation
• Top tips for organisations wanting to take part in Malnutrition Week ANZ this year

Hosted by Bec Sparrowhawk

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Brooke Harcourt, an experienced paediatric dietitian and researcher, to explore how dietitians can support children living with overweight or obesity using a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Brooke unpacks the evolving landscape of paediatric obesity care, including the impact of weight stigma, the shift toward non-diet, weight-inclusive practice, and how to build trust with families. We also touch on the emerging use of GLP-1 medications in adolescents and when these rare, specialist-led cases may be considered. Tune in for practical strategies, language tips and real-world insights to support families with care.

In the episode, we discuss how to:

• Actively challenge weight stigma and create a safe space for families.
• Communicate with confidence using language that empowers, not shames.
• Prioritise validating families' experiences and setting achievable, health-focused goals.
• Understand the clinical context of GLP-1 use in adolescents

Hosted by Bec Sparrowhawk

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The content, products and/or services referred to in this podcast are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action. The reference to particular products and/or services in this episode does not constitute any form of endorsement. Please see here for terms and conditions.

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Dietitian Connection podcast, we sit down with father-daughter dietitian duo Dave and Madison Grotto to explore the personal journeys that led them both into the field of nutrition. Dave reflects on his unlikely start at just 14 years old, when a part-time job in a health food store ignited what would become a lifelong career in nutrition, communications, and education. Madison shares what it was like to grow up with a dietitian dad, and how his passion influenced her own path into the field. From intergenerational insights to dinner table dynamics, this episode is a great reminder of how shared values can strengthen our personal and professional lives.

In the episode, we discuss:

• What it’s really like growing up with a dietitian dad
• Generational differences in the profession — and what they’ve learned from each other
• How dietitians today are embracing professional growth with endless possibilities

Hosted by Kristin Houts

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The content, products and/or services referred to in this podcast are intended for Health Care Professionals only and are not, and are not intended to be, medical advice, which should be tailored to your individual circumstances. The content is for your information only, and we advise that you exercise your own judgement before deciding to use the information provided. Professional medical advice should be obtained before taking action. The reference to particular products and/or services in this episode does not constitute any form of endorsement. Please see here for terms and conditions.