20. How to Handle “Fix-It” Moments as a Dietitian (Part 4)
What do you do when urgency takes over in the middle of a session? In the final episode of the No Nutrition Emergencies series, Bethany and Danielle bring the concept to life with real-world scenarios where urgency often creeps in:
- When a client spirals after a binge
- When silence in session feels unbearable
- When you feel the pressure to over-deliver to prove your value
They break down what’s happening under the surface in these “fix-it” moments and share new responses rooted in safety, curiosity, and regulation. If you’ve ever felt pressure to do more or say the perfect thing, this episode will help you unhook from urgency and reconnect with your clinical presence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Common urgency triggers in dietitian-client sessions.
- Why silence and spiraling clients can activate “fix-it” mode.
- How to recognize when you’re tempted to over-deliver.
- Grounded responses rooted in safety and curiosity.
- How to reconnect with presence instead of urgency.
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About the Hosts:
Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.
