What does weight-inclusive fitness actually look like inside a gym?

In this episode of The MENTORD Podcast, we’re joined by our wonderful friend and colleague, Abbey Griffith, founder of Clarity Fitness — Georgia’s first eating disorder–informed, body-positive fitness studio.

Abbey shares her journey from eating disorder recovery to entrepreneurship, and how she built a values-driven gym that prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and collaboration with dietitians.

We discuss:

1. What eating disorder–informed fitness really means
2. How traditional gym culture can unintentionally harm clients
3. Why trainers must stay in their lane when it comes to nutrition
4. How dietitians and fitness professionals can collaborate ethically
5. The challenges of building a body-positive business in a weight-loss–obsessed industry
6. Setting boundaries with clients around food and weight talk
7. Lessons learned from opening a gym in 2020 (yes — right before COVID)

For dietitians working in eating disorder recovery, private practice, or weight-inclusive care, this conversation offers practical insight into interdisciplinary collaboration and how to build referral relationships that truly support clients.

If you’ve ever wondered how to partner well with fitness professionals — or what a safe gym space can look like for your clients — this episode will expand your perspective.

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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...

What if you could travel as a dietitian — without leaving your clinical identity behind?

In this episode of The MENTORD Podcast, Bethany and Danielle are joined by Meaghan Ormsby, RD, founder of The Nutrition Travel Exchange — the first-ever travel exchange program created exclusively for dietitians. Through partnerships with luxury all-inclusive resorts, Meaghan has built a model that allows dietitians to deliver non-diet nutrition experiences in exchange for a discounted seven-night stay.

We talk about:

1. How Meaghan transitioned from private practice into building an innovative travel-based business
2. Why nutrition is missing from most resort wellness programming — and how dietitians can fill that gap
3. What it actually looks like to provide weight-inclusive, non-diet nutrition at luxury resorts
4. How she pitched the idea to resorts (without a blueprint)
5. The logistics of joining The Nutrition Travel Exchange
6. Why “wild” ideas in dietetics might be more viable than you think

This conversation is for dietitians who:

1. Want more flexibility in their career
2. Are curious about alternative career paths
3. Are building private practices and thinking bigger
4. Believe non-diet, weight-inclusive care belongs everywhere — even on vacation

If you’ve ever wondered what else is possible in dietetics, this episode will expand your perspective.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Nutrition Travel Exchange

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Hosts

1. Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
2. Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

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What makes a dietitian move from solo private practice to a group practice—and what actually changes when they do?

In this episode of The MENTORD Podcast, we’re joined by Alex Raymond, RD, founder of Courage to Nourish, to explore the realities of building a dietitian group private practice and how it differs from working solo. Alex shares how values like weight-inclusive care, clinical supervision, and work–life balance shaped the structure of her practice—and why those choices matter for both clinicians and clients.

We talk about:

1. Why many dietitians outgrow solo private practice
2. How group practice supervision supports clinical growth and sustainability
3. The role of niching in eating disorder private practice
4. Setting boundaries with clients and designing realistic caseloads
5. The transition from dietitian to practice owner and leader
6. What private practice owners often don’t understand until they’re running a team

This episode offers a clear, grounded look at group practice vs solo private practice, without hustle culture or oversimplified advice. It’s for dietitians who are curious about alternative private practice models, want stronger clinical support, or are questioning how to make private practice feel more sustainable long-term.

If you’re searching for insight into dietitian group practice, private practice sustainability, or what leadership actually looks like behind the scenes, this conversation will help you think more clearly about your options.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Courage to Nourish

If your current way of earning limits your options more than you’d like, this will clarify why. 👉 Take the Income Stress Test

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at hello@mentordpod.com

Stay Connected

1. 📲 Follow us on Instagram → @mentordpod
2. 🌐 Website → https://www.mentordpod.com/

Hosts

1. Connect with Bethany: B. Wheeler Nutrition → @bethanydietitian
2. Connect with Danielle: Southern Nutrition → @southernutritionllc

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