{"podcast":{"title":"Nutrition Connection by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof","slug":"nutrition-connection-by-dr-kristen-hicks-roof-7641165","podcast_index_feed_id":7641165,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/qGN22umx.rss","website_url":"https://riverside.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/4eca27c2-d6f1-48a3-a921-fec8705ac2a7/logos/85216b00-e9a0-486a-892a-675cb53d7bf3.png","author":"Kristen Hicks-Roof","episode_count":56,"summary":"Nutrition Connection is where science meets storytelling. Hosted by Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof, RD, this podcast highlights the dietitians and nutrition experts shaping the future of food and health. Each episode dives into the inspiring journeys of nutrition professionals whose work touches every corner of the food system and healthcare landscape. From research and clinical practice to culinary innovation, public health, food industry leadership, and beyond—dietitians are everywhere, and their impact runs deep.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T00:19:47.228873+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-connection-by-dr-kristen-hicks-roof-7641165"},"episode":{"title":"36: Bec McDorman MS, RDN, LD, FAND - CLINICAL/FOODSERVICE","slug":"36-bec-mcdorman-ms-rdn-ld-fand-clinical-foodservice","published_at":"2026-04-15T07:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-connection-by-dr-kristen-hicks-roof-7641165/36-bec-mcdorman-ms-rdn-ld-fand-clinical-foodservice","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-connection-by-dr-kristen-hicks-roof-7641165","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/30a0b35a60cc145878de6aee4edf56ed4902ff57c09e0ff6cdccbe9c5c705284/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NGZkOTM4Mi05MTViLTQwMWMtODJmZC05MjdkOGRjMzVkNzYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0ZWNhMjdjMi1kNmYxLTQ4YTMtYTkyMS1mZWM4NzA1YWMyYTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTFmNjA0YjI1YTYzMDA0N2Y4OTJjMjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5Y2QwYTkxMjJmMTYxZmYxNGU2NTYwL2tyaXN0ZW4taGlja3Mtcm9vZnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yM19fMjMtMTEtNTMubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/30a0b35a60cc145878de6aee4edf56ed4902ff57c09e0ff6cdccbe9c5c705284/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NGZkOTM4Mi05MTViLTQwMWMtODJmZC05MjdkOGRjMzVkNzYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI0ZWNhMjdjMi1kNmYxLTQ4YTMtYTkyMS1mZWM4NzA1YWMyYTciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTFmNjA0YjI1YTYzMDA0N2Y4OTJjMjkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5Y2QwYTkxMjJmMTYxZmYxNGU2NTYwL2tyaXN0ZW4taGlja3Mtcm9vZnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0yM19fMjMtMTEtNTMubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"The conversation with Bec McDorman, a regional dietitian, covers her journey from becoming a dietitian to her current role in food service management. It explores her experiences, challenges, and insights, emphasizing the importance of diverse career paths and the impact of personal experiences on professional practice. Bec shares her perspective on cultural nutrition, scientific data, and the future of dietetics, highlighting the significance of mentorship and career flexibility. Takeaways Diverse Career Paths Importance of Mentoring Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 06:27 The Impact of Personal Experience on Professional Practice 13:53 Navigating Cultural Foods and Menu Development 21:18 Incorporating Scientific Data into Day-to-Day Practice 26:49 Documenting Success and Career Growth 32:59 The Role of Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians in the Future of Nutrition Connect with Bec: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becmcdorman/ Substack: https://becsweeklyceuroundup.substack.com/ Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-Roof LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/ Check out the Nutrition Connection website https://www.nutritionconnection.us/","meta_description":"The conversation with Bec McDorman, a regional dietitian, covers her journey from becoming a dietitian to her current role in food service management. It…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2358,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nutrition-connection-by-dr-kristen-hicks-roof-7641165/episodes/36-bec-mcdorman-ms-rdn-ld-fand-clinical-foodservice/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nutrition-connection-by-dr-kristen-hicks-roof-7641165/36-bec-mcdorman-ms-rdn-ld-fand-clinical-foodservice.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}