Ever catch yourself daydreaming about setting your own schedule, choosing your own clients, and getting paid what your services are really worth? You're not alone. So many dietitians tell me they want to start their own private practice, but they're stuck wondering if it's actually possible to make real money in the first year.

Maybe you're tired of asking permission to take time off, exhausted from workplace politics, or frankly just over feeling undervalued despite your expertise. The thought of having your own private practice sounds amazing, but then reality hits - the overwhelm of not knowing where to start, the fear of financial instability, the voice telling you that most nutrition businesses fail.

You've invested years of your life and thousands of dollars getting the education and credentials to help people transform their health. You have knowledge that can literally change lives, yet you're settling for a paycheck that barely covers your groceries. And somewhere along the way, you started believing that maybe this is just how it is for dietitians: that we're supposed to be grateful for whatever crumbs we get.

NO. Absolutely NOT.

In this episode, I'm sharing the exact 4-phase blueprint for building a 5-figure private practice in your first year, so you can stop dreaming and start building the private practice you actually want.

Here’s the breakdown:

• The #1 mistake dietitians make when starting their private practice (and why it keeps them stuck in preparation mode forever)

• My 4-phase blueprint that takes you from idea to 5-figure business in 12 months

• The exact pricing strategy that makes 5-figures achievable with just 2-4 clients per month

• How to get your first paying clients without needing a huge following or expensive marketing

• The 5 mindset shifts that separate successful practice owners from those who struggle

• Your specific next steps based on exactly where you are right now

Free Resource:

• The Private Practice Foundations Blueprint - Start your private practice with confidence

Related Episodes:

• Episode 194: When Business Growth is Hard

• Episode 184: You Are A Leader

Find Christine:

• Email: hello@manipuracentre.co

• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian

• Website: manipuracentre.co

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Assess Your Phase
Determine where you are in the 4-phase blueprint

Step 2: Set Your 90-Day Goal
Choose one specific milestone to focus on

Step 3: Join the Community
Connect with other dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group, The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

You want both: The freedom to design your schedule around your life AND the income that reflects your expertise. If you've been told you have to choose between flexibility and financial success, this episode is for you.

Maybe you're the dietitian working all hours, taking calls during family time, and feeling like you're always "on." Or perhaps you're afraid that setting boundaries and creating the schedule you want will cost you clients and income. What if I told you that having both freedom and money isn't just possible - it's the key to sustainable success?

Here's the truth that nobody talks about: The dietitians making the most money aren't grinding themselves into the ground. They've figured out how to work with intention instead of desperation, how to attract clients who respect their boundaries, and how to create multiple income streams that don't require them to be constantly available. They've designed businesses that serve their lives, not consume them.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to stop choosing between the life you want and the income you deserve. This isn't about working less and hoping for the best - it's about working strategically so you can have both the freedom to live on your terms and the financial success that reflects your expertise.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Why the "choose one or the other" mentality is keeping you stuck and attracting the wrong clients

• The three key strategies that allow successful dietitians to have both freedom and high income

• The 5-step practical roadmap to design your practice around your life without sacrificing money

• Mindset shifts that separate experts from people-pleasers (and why this matters for your rates)

• Real talk responses to every objection your brain is throwing at you about why this won't work

Free Resource:

• The Private Practice Foundation Blueprint - Start your private practice with confidence

Related Episodes:

• Episode 331: Unlearning Scarcity

• Episode 329: Breaking Free From The “I’m Not Here for the Money” Mindset in Dietetics

Find Christine:

• Email: hello@manipuracentre.co

• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian

• Website: manipuracentre.co

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Track Your Business Hours for 1 Week
Write down every minute you spend on work (including mental energy) to see where your time really goes. This time audit is a critical step of awareness; don’t skip it.

Step 2: Join the Community
Connect with other dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group, The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

Step 3: Join the Aligned Success Academy Waitlist
Ready to have both freedom AND money? Explore the Aligned Success Academy and get on the waitlist here.

Picture this: You're scrolling LinkedIn and see a post from a dietitian with 15+ years of experience, multiple certifications, and incredible client results. She's talking about her private practice, but then she says something that makes your stomach drop: "I hope $150 per session isn't too much to ask for my services. I don't want to be greedy."

Fifteen years. Multiple certifications. Life-changing client transformations. And she's apologizing for charging what a new personal trainer charges for a single workout.

If this scenario makes you cringe, you're not alone. But if it makes you cringe because you recognize yourself in it, then we need to talk. Because here's what I know after mentoring hundreds of dietitians: the biggest factor determining your income isn't your credentials, your niche, or even your marketing strategy. It's your confidence.

In this episode, I'm sharing why confidence is your most profitable business asset and exactly how to build the kind of unshakeable professional confidence that directly translates to higher income. This is for ambitious dietitians who know they have so much more to offer but find themselves stuck in cycles of undercharging, over-delivering, and apologizing for their expertise.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Why brilliant, experienced dietitians chronically undervalue themselves (and how this impacts your entire career)

• The hidden financial cost of low confidence (it's way more than you think)

• How your confidence level directly impacts your clients' results and their willingness to pay premium rates

• The 4 Pillars of Profitable Confidence system that changes how you show up in your business

• Specific daily practices to build self-worth that can't be shaken by rejection or criticism

• How to reframe the "I should be grateful" mindset that's keeping you financially stuck

• The confidence-pricing connection: why raising your rates actually serves your clients better

Free Resource This Month:

• The Private Practice Foundation Blueprint - Start your private practice with confidence

Related Episodes:

• Episode 41: Creating Confidence

• Episode 150: Comparing Yourself To Others

Find Christine:

• Email: hello@manipuracentre.co

• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian

• Website: manipuracentre.co

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Stop Apologizing
Starting today, notice when you apologize for your rates, your expertise, or taking up space. Awareness is the first step to change.

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: Build Your Evidence
Start an Evidence Journal today - write down every client win, testimonial, and breakthrough you create. Your confidence needs to be built on facts, not feelings.

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 honesty and hard-won insights, we're exploring why your desire for financial freedom isn't something to apologize for; it's actually your intuition telling you that you're ready to step into your full power. Whether you're building a private practice, navigating career transitions, or simply tired of playing small, this episode will give you permission to want more and the confidence to go get it.

• The real story behind why I changed the podcast name (and why I'm changing it back)

• How imposter syndrome shows up in your pricing, boundaries, and professional decisions

• Why every money issue is actually a self-worth issue in disguise

• The connection between financial freedom and personal transformation

• How undervaluing your work feeds the cycle of self-doubt

• Why the world needs you to make more money (yes, really)

• The identity shift that happens when you finally believe you're worth it

• How to recognize when you're letting fear steal your confidence

This episode is a rallying cry for every dietitian who's ready to stop apologizing for wanting more. It's time to trust yourself – with your career, your money, your private practice, and your life.

Come join us in Money Mindset Mastery & More, our amazing Facebook community where dietitians like you support each other, share wins, and create magic together. This is where we're having real conversations about building fulfilling careers, creating sustainable success, and transforming our relationship with money. Remember, the journey to financial freedom is so much sweeter when we walk it together!

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 not know exist, Lauryn breaks down complex information into practical steps you can take immediately.

I even get vulnerable about my own student loan journey (yes, even after years in the profession!), because it's time we stop letting money shame prevent us from taking control of our financial futures.

• Why "sticking your head in the sand" is the #1 student loan mistake and how to break the avoidance cycle

• The truth about income-driven repayment plans and how they can make your monthly payments manageable on a dietitian's salary

• How to determine if Public Service Loan Forgiveness could cut your repayment timeline from 20-25 years down to just 10 years

• The surprising truth about loan forgiveness at the end of income-driven plans that many dietitians don't know

• Practical strategies for dietitians juggling both student loans and business growth

• How to start taking action on your loans without shame or overwhelm

• Why your student loans don't have to force you to abandon your dietetics career

This episode is a must-listen if you've been avoiding looking at your student loan statements or if you're wondering if you'll need to leave dietetics to pay off your debt. The truth is, you can create a sustainable career AND a realistic repayment plan – but first, you need the right information.

Remember, your dietetics education wasn't a mistake – it was an investment in a career path that allows you to transform lives through nutrition. Don't let student loan fear rob you of the profession you're passionate about. This conversation with Lauryn will empower you to face your finances head-on and create a repayment strategy that honors both your professional expertise and your financial well-being.

Visit StudentLoanPlanner.com to schedule your consultation. Their team of experts will create a customized plan based on your specific situation, helping you navigate the complexities of student loan repayment with confidence.

Additionally, come join us in Money Mindset Mastery & More, our amazing Facebook community where dietitians like you support each other, share wins, and create magic together. This is where we're having real conversations about building fulfilling careers, creating sustainable success, and transforming our relationship with money. Remember, the journey to financial freedom is so much sweeter when we walk it together!

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, we're getting real about those money stories that keep us stuck. We're talking about how that "I should help everyone" mindset might actually be preventing you from creating the impact you're truly here to make. Because let's be honest – you can't pour from an empty cup (or an empty bank account).

• The real reason you feel guilty about charging what you're worth (hint: it's not actually about money)

• Those sneaky money stories we've all absorbed like "I should help everyone regardless of compensation" and "charging more means fewer people can access care"

• What happens when you get stuck in the overgiving trap (and why it's actually hurting your clients too)

• A super simple exercise to figure out what's really going on with your money mindset

• How to talk about your rates without breaking into a nervous sweat

• Why your ability to receive might be more important than your ability to give

This isn't just another "charge what you're worth" pep talk. We're getting into the nitty-gritty of why you might be sabotaging your own financial success, how that's affecting your ability to show up for your clients, and what to do about it. Because the truth? You don't have to choose between doing meaningful work and making good money. You can actually have both.

Whether you're just starting your practice or you've been at this for years, this episode will help you break free from those patterns that keep you overworking and underearning. It's time to create a relationship with money that actually supports the impact you want to make in the world.

Join Aligned Success Academy! As a member, you'll get exclusive access to our proven money mindset & lifestyle framework created specifically for dietitians. This is your opportunity to transform RD career and create success that truly resonates with your authentic self.

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Additionally, come join us in Money Mindset Mastery & More, our amazing Facebook community where dietitians like you hang out and share all of these things. This is where the magic happens - where we support each other, dream bigger, and create lasting change together. Head over to the Facebook Group and join your colleagues who can't wait to welcome you. Remember, the journey is so much sweeter when we walk it together!

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 yourself to other dietitians, or feeling disconnected from the career you're building, this episode will help you reconnect with what truly matters to YOU.

• The critical difference between achievement-driven goals and values-aligned vision

• How to recognize if you're experiencing a "clarity crisis" (and why it's so common among high-achievers)

• The crucial distinction between values and validation (and why mistaking one for the other leads to hollow success)

• Practical approaches to uncover your authentic values beneath layers of "shoulds" and expectations

• How to design a vision that genuinely excites rather than overwhelms you

• Creating simple "decision filters" that make daily choices easier and more aligned

Stop building a business based on what a successful dietitian "should" do. This episode cuts through the noise of comparison and external expectations to help you distinguish between achievement for validation and success that's actually aligned with who you are. You'll learn how to recognize when you're in a clarity crisis and practical tools to find your way back to what lights you up.

Whether you're just starting your career or looking to realign an established practice, these insights will help you build a professional life that feels like yours, not someone else's version of success.

Join the waitlist for the Aligned Success Academy! As a waitlist member, you'll get exclusive access to our upcoming 5-day Alignment Activation challenge and be the first to know when enrollment opens. This is your opportunity to transform that quiet discontent into purposeful action and create success that truly resonates with your authentic self.

[JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE]

Additionally, come join us in Money Mindset Mastery & More, our amazing Facebook community where dietitians like you hang out and share all of these things. This is where the magic happens - where we support each other, dream bigger, and create lasting change together. We're currently in the middle of our 21-day Aligned Success video series, and it's not too late to join in! This is where real conversations about sustainable success happen—no toxic positivity, just honest strategy and genuine connection. Head over to the Facebook Group and join your colleagues who can't wait to welcome you. Remember, the journey is so much sweeter when we walk it together!