EP.358: Your Path From Stuck Employee to Private Practice Owner
Release Date: 06/05/2025
EP.358: Your Path From Stuck Employee to Private Practice Owner
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
Ever find yourself sitting in your car after another frustrating workday, wondering how someone with your education and expertise can feel so... stuck? That voice in your head saying "there has to be more than this" is recognizing that you have so much more to offer than your current role allows. Maybe you've been feeling like your clinical job is slowly draining your passion for nutrition. You know you're meant for more, but the thought of leaving that steady paycheck has you frozen in place. Here's what I want you to know: wanting to be paid what you're worth isn't greedy, and feeling...
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EP.357: Your Financial Freedom Starts Here: Welcome Back to 'Make More Money as a Dietitian'
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
Sometimes the most powerful move is admitting when you've been playing small. Today, I'm revealing my own journey with imposter syndrome and why I'm changing this podcast back to its original name: "Make More Money as a Dietitian." This is NOT about going backwards; it's about finally having the courage to own what we've always been about. Because here's the truth: every conversation about money is really a conversation about self-worth. Every struggle with pricing is actually a battle with confidence. And every time you undervalue your work, you're letting imposter syndrome win. Through raw...
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EP.356: Dietitian Debt Freedom: Escaping the Student Loan Shame Spiral w/ Lauryn Williams
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
Are you drowning in student loan debt while trying to build your dietetics career? You're not alone. In this eye-opening interview with Lauryn Williams of StudentLoanPlanner.com, we tackle the uncomfortable truth about student loans in our profession, where dietitians are often overeducated and undercompensated. Whether you're making $30K in clinical or growing a private practice with variable income, this episode delivers the straight talk you need about managing your student loans without derailing your career dreams. From income-driven repayment plans to loan forgiveness options you might...
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EP.355: Money, Meaning & Self-Worth: Healing Your Relationship With Abundance
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
Okay, let's talk about the money elephant in the room. You know that awkward tug-of-war happening inside you? The one between genuinely wanting to help people and also needing to, well, pay your bills? Yeah, that one. Look, I get it. Most of us got into nutrition because we care about people, not because we were chasing big paychecks. But here's the thing – I see way too many amazing dietitians extending sessions without charging, answering texts at 10pm, and feeling straight-up guilty about raising their rates. Meanwhile, they're financially stretched and burning out fast. In this episode,...
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EP.354-Clarity Over Chaos- Building a Life That Actually Feels Like Yours
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
So many of us find ourselves checking all the boxes of "success" while still wondering if we're on the right path. In this episode, we dive deep into what I call the "clarity crisis" – that frustrating experience of being technically successful but fundamentally confused about what you actually want. I'm sharing my own journey from scattered success to aligned clarity, and why getting clear on your values isn't about limiting your options – it's about liberating your energy to flow in directions that actually matter to you. If you're tired of second-guessing your choices, comparing...
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EP.353: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: The Science of Nervous System Regulation
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
Your nervous system secretly controls your business decisions, money mindset, and client relationships. In this episode, I'm calling out the high-achiever myth that you can power through dysregulation and still create sustainable success. Let's get real: as high-achieving health professionals, we've normalized pushing through stress like it's a badge of honor. But what if that constant hustle is actually sabotaging the very goals you're working toward? What if your physiological state is secretly driving your money decisions, relationship patterns, and even your capacity to show up as the...
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EP.352: You Are Not Your Résumé - Detaching from the Roles You Play
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
Ever caught yourself introducing yourself as your job title before anything else? In this episode, we're diving deep into the trap of role identification and how it might be silently limiting your growth, happiness, and potential. As high-achieving health professionals, we're often vulnerable to merging our identity with our professional roles. The line between "I am a dietitian" and "I work as a dietitian" might seem subtle, but it creates a profound difference in how we navigate challenges, embrace change, and define our worth. Through neuroscience insights, personal stories, and practical...
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EP.351: When 'Success' Isn't Enough- Why High-Achievers Still Feel Stuck
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
If you’ve ever looked at your life—the credentials framed on your wall, the thriving practice you've built, the respect of your colleagues—and wondered why it doesn't feel as fulfilling as you thought it would…you're not alone. In this first episode of our Aligned Success series, we're diving deep into the paradox that many high-achieving dietitians face: conventional success without genuine fulfillment. Today, we'll explore why checking all the boxes of traditional success often leaves us feeling strangely empty. We'll examine the unique challenges health professionals face, how our...
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EP.350: L.O.V.E. Redefined- Letting Go of Roles, Rules & Resentment
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
Love gets tossed around a lot—especially in the personal development world. But what does it really mean to love yourself when you’re a high-achieving woman who's constantly been told to prove her worth, play it safe, or put everyone else first? In this powerful solo episode, I’m sharing a framework that’s helped me (and my clients) redefine love—not as something we earn or give away at our own expense, but as a foundation for self-trust, aligned success, and emotional freedom. Today, we’re going deep into what it means to let go, own your truth, value yourself, and expand...
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EP.349: What I’ve Learned About Success, Self-Worth, and Starting Over at 55
Make More Money as a Dietitian | Private Practice, Business Confidence, Career Flexibility, Financial Freedom
After 55 years of living, building, healing, and growing (and yes, unlearning), I’ve collected more than a few hard-earned truths. In this special birthday episode, I’m opening up my journal and sharing 55 of the most important lessons I’ve learned — not just about business or nutrition, but about identity, mindset, reinvention, boundaries, and what it really means to live a fulfilling life on your terms. Whether you’re 35, 45, or 65, this episode is for any woman who’s realizing that success, peace, and personal power don’t come from doing more — they come from finally...
info_outlineEver find yourself sitting in your car after another frustrating workday, wondering how someone with your education and expertise can feel so... stuck? That voice in your head saying "there has to be more than this" is recognizing that you have so much more to offer than your current role allows.
Maybe you've been feeling like your clinical job is slowly draining your passion for nutrition. You know you're meant for more, but the thought of leaving that steady paycheck has you frozen in place. Here's what I want you to know: wanting to be paid what you're worth isn't greedy, and feeling underutilized isn't a character flaw.
With over 112,000 RDs in the U.S. and growing demand for nutrition professionals, there's never been a better time to create the career you want. But first, you need to understand why the traditional system keeps many dietitians feeling stuck, and more importantly, how private practice can be your path to professional freedom.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
In this episode, I'm sharing the exact 3-phase roadmap to transition from employed dietitian to thriving private practice owner so you can finally get paid what you're worth while helping people on your terms. This is for ambitious RDs who feel stuck and undervalued in traditional roles but want to create professional freedom without sacrificing financial security.
Here’s the breakdown:
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Why 112,000+ RDs are growing in demand but many still feel stuck and underpaid (and it's not your fault)
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The real reason the median RD salary of $73,850 doesn't reflect your true expertise and value
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Why specialization is your secret weapon (there are under 1,000 specialists in most nutrition areas)
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The 3-phase roadmap: Foundation (months 1-6), Testing & Building (months 6-18), and Full Transition (months 12+)
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How to build your private practice while keeping your day job (no risky career leaps required)
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The mindset shift from permission-seeker to decision-maker that changes everything
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Why "I don't have business skills" is keeping you trapped (spoiler: you already have them)
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How private practice breaks geographical limitations and opens unlimited earning potential
RESOURCES & LINKS
Free Resources Mentioned:
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The Private Practice Foundation Blueprint - Step-by-step guide to Phase 1 of your transition
Related Episodes:
Data Sources Discussed:
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Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - Current RD/RDN statistics
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Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment projections and median wages
CONNECT & TAKE ACTION
Find Christine:
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Email: [email protected]
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Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify
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Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community
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Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian
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Website: manipuracentre.co
Your Next Steps:
Step 1: Get Your Foundation Blueprint
Download the free Private Practice Foundation Blueprint at manipuracentre.co/blueprint to start Phase 1 of your transition today
Step 2: Join the Community
Connect with ambitious dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community
Step 3: Get Weekly Insights
Sign up for the Manipura Centre Newsletter for mindset tips and business strategies at manipuracentre.co/newsletter
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HIGHLIGHTS
"You don't need permission to want more. You don't need to justify why your current situation isn't enough. You don't need to wait until you feel 'ready enough' or 'qualified enough' or 'confident enough.' You need to decide that you're worth the effort it takes to create something better."
"Here's the mindset shift that changes everything: You're not learning how to be a business owner. You're learning how to own the business skills you already have."
"When you specialize, when you own your niche, you're not competing with 112,000 dietitians. You're one of maybe a few hundred, or less, who know your specific area inside and out."