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Pursuing Private Practice

Jennifer McGurk
Private Practice
Pursuing Private Practice
Business School
Dietitians
Hiring
Burnout
Boundaries In Business
Group Private Practice
Growth Stage Of Business
Marketing
Coast Stage Of Business
Fractional Practice Management
Group Practice Ownership
Supervision
Glp-1 Medications
Celiac Disease
Type 1 Diabetes
Reproductive Health
Midlife Nutrition
Body Image

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast, hosted by Jennifer McGurk, a Registered Dietitian and business coach. This podcast is your go-to resource for everything related to building and growing your private practice, whether you're just getting started, leading your team, or celebrating a season of coasting. In each episode, we'll dive into the real stories of dietitians navigating the up... more

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Latest Episodes

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Jessica Ward, registered dietitian and eating disorder specialist, for a conversation about faith-based nutrition counseling and what it can... more

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast! Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Amanda Mittman, founder of Happy Valley Nutrition, for a conversation about perimenopause, hormone health, body image, and the role dietitia... more

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!

Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Megan Hadley, nutritionist and owner of Simple Nutrition, for a conversation about midlife nutrition, body changes, identity shifts, and w... more

Welcome to the Pursuing Private Practice podcast!

Join Jennifer McGurk, CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, and Rachelle Mallik, reproductive dietitian and founder of The Food Therapist, for a conversation about building a private practice within the... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda Mittman
Dietitian specializing in hormone health and perimenopause
Episode: More Than Hormones: The Role of Dietitians in Perimenopause Care
Meg Hadley
Dietitian and practice owner focused on midlife nutrition; leads group programs
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Episode: Midlife Nutrition: Helping Clients Navigate Food, Body Image, and Identity
Rachelle Mallik
Reproductive dietitian and founder of The Food Therapist
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Episode: From Client Care to Professional Education: Growing a Reproductive Health Private Practice
Megan Cremins
Type 1 Diabetes dietitian and private-practice founder
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Episode: Beyond Carb Counting: A Real-Life Approach to Type 1 Diabetes Nutrition
Sharon McCaskill
Private practice dietitian specializing in celiac disease under gluten-free umbrella
McCaskill Nutrition
Episode: What Dietitians Are Missing About Celiac Disease
Nicole Randazzo
Weight loss dietitian specializing in GLP-1s and type 2 diabetes
Episode: GLP-1 Medications: What Dietitians Need to Know Right Now
Fiona Sutherland
Dietitian and supervisor discussed in depth
Episode: The Power of Supervision To Build Confidence, Prevent Burnout, and Grow Your Practice
Courtney Vickery
Team member at Pursuing Private Practice and business bestie; expert in private-practice offerings
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Episode: What Worked, What Didn't, and What We're Changing in 2026
Hannah Turnbull
Founder of NourishED Colorado; CEO at Values Driven Group; co-host of Weight Inclusive Innovators
Values Driven Group / NourishED Colorado
Episode: Leading a Business That Lets You Live Your Life

Hosts

Jennifer McGurk
Host of Pursuing Private Practice and CEO of Pursuing Private Practice
Courtney
Co-host of Pursuing Private Practice and co-host referenced in conversation

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 97 ratings
  • Such a resourceful podcast!!

    As a private practice RD, I feel like I’m getting countless business lessons with each episode. The host is so encouraging and brings on the best guests. Excited to dive into the older episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Madgradstudent
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excited for season 3!

    The show comes back Tuesday, January 7th!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennifer McGurk, RDN
    United States2 years ago
  • Deeply grateful for this podcast!

    This is an amazing resource! I am using all these lessons on my way to growing my private practice.

    I love Jennifer and she has a gift for engaging wonderful speakers. There hasn’t been one single episode l haven’t loved. My favorite so far was about managing the fear and anxiety when starting to do something new. I really gained a lot from that episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    estasny
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast for RDs who are in Contemplation

    I’ve been following this podcast for about five months now. I love it! I was thinking about starting my own business and came across this podcast about starting dietitian private practice. I’ve listened to many of the episodes and went back and listen led to some of the older podcasts. This show really gives me a lot of insight into creating my own business and what I can do with it. I love listening to it on my way to work. This is a great way to start thinking about starting your own private p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrittanyG_RD
    United States4 years ago
  • Great for motivation!

    When I was doing a job I didn’t love that required a lot of driving, I spent all my time driving listening to this podcast! It really helped me imagine myself as a private practice owner. You won’t get too much in the way of concrete steps for starting your own practice, but it’s so great for motivation, encouragement, and mindset! I would definitely give it a lot of credit for helping me decide to try PP!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fiona_young
    United States5 years ago

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Fans highlight inspiring guests and relatable storytelling that balances realism with motivation.
Many appreciate the podcast as a reliable source of mindset and strategy for RD entrepreneurs.
Listeners praise practical, actionable business lessons for private practice growth.
Audience notes the host's warmth and ability to draw out tactical guidance from guests.

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From Client Care to Professional Education: Growing a Reproductive Health Private Practice
Q: What advice do you have for dietitians wanting to enter fertility and reproductive health?
Start with preconception clients to build foundational knowledge, then gradually take on more complex cases with supervision and CE opportunities, and consider on-site or collaborative practice to broaden impact.
From Client Care to Professional Education: Growing a Reproductive Health Private Practice
Q: What's your approach to scaling a private practice while maintaining quality care?
I keep a pay-as-you-go model for flexibility, emphasize multidisciplinary collaboration, and offer continuing education resources for professionals to extend my impact beyond one-on-one care.
From Client Care to Professional Education: Growing a Reproductive Health Private Practice
Q: How did you get into this work?
I started as an IVF patient coordinator and saw firsthand the gaps in nutrition care across fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum, which inspired me to create a practice focused on reproductive health and long-term client care.
Midlife Nutrition: Helping Clients Navigate Food, Body Image, and Identity
Q: How can dietitians and healthcare professionals understand scope of practice within midlife?
Start with foundational conversations to understand the client's stage, needs, and values, and learn to apply nutrition assessment skills that are unique to dietitians, while incorporating body image work and sustainable lifestyle goals.
Midlife Nutrition: Helping Clients Navigate Food, Body Image, and Identity
Q: What is appropriate for beginners, intermediate, advanced professionals?
See above; emphasis on listening, understanding the client's context, and gradually expanding scope of practice with body image work and midlife-specific considerations.

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What is Pursuing Private Practice about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-focused nutrition podcast that centers on building and growing dietitian private practices. Core themes across episodes include transitioning from clinician to CEO, launching and scaling multiple offers (coaching programs, group practices, and service lines like reimbursement and supervision), and navigating challenges such as pricing, marketing, hiring, and burnout. Guests range from private-practice owners to specialists in supervision, insurance, and niche nutrition areas, all sharing practical, revenue-generating strategies rooted in real-world experience. The show stands out for its actionable frameworks, emphasis on sustainable growth, and a values-driven approach to weight-inclusive practice, making it useful for listeners... more

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Recent guests on Pursuing Private Practice include:

1. Amanda Mittman
2. Meg Hadley
3. Rachelle Mallik
4. Megan Cremins
5. Sharon McCaskill
6. Nicole Randazzo
7. Fiona Sutherland
8. Courtney Vickery

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