Maggy The Dietitian

06/22/2026

Fear of failing keeps more dietitians from taking the CEDS exam than lack of knowledge. During this month's CEDS Study Group, we talked about why waiting until you feel "ready" may actually be holding you back.

In this CEDS Study Group session, we discuss common challenges dietitians face when preparing for the exam, including staying motivated, navigating DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, memorizing medications, understanding what content is most likely to appear on the test, and managing test-day anxiety. We also work through practice questions and share practical study strategies that can help you prepare more efficiently.

In this session, we tackled:
✅ How much you should actually study before taking the CEDS exam
✅ Common test-taking mistakes and how to avoid them
✅ DSM-5 diagnostic criteria review
✅ Bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID distinctions
✅ Medication-related questions that may appear on the exam
✅ Study tools, flashcards, AI resources, and NotebookLM strategies
✅ Practice questions and discussion
✅ What to expect on test day

Whether you're actively studying for the CEDS exam or considering applying in the future, this conversation offers valuable insight from dietitians navigating the certification process.

Join next month's study group on 7/15 from 3-4PM (CST) by purchasing my CEDS Study Guide ($30) or a single ticket to the study session ($15). Head to my website to learn more! maggythedietitian.com

06/08/2026

Nothing warms my heart more than seeing a dietitian walk away from a session feeling more confident, clear, and empowered 🥰

This week, I met with a Clinical Manager from a group practice to work on leadership development. Early in our conversation, she shared that she's a visual learner and keeps her entire to-do list in her head.

Naturally, the first order of business was getting those tasks out of her brain and into a legit system.

And y'all... if you're still carrying your to-do list around in your head, you're making life way harder than it needs to be! Been there, done that, messed that up before!

One of the simplest things you can do today is create a prioritized to-do list. It reduces decision fatigue, helps you focus on what actually matters, and makes it much easier to lead a team without feeling like you're constantly putting out fires.

Want to level up your to do even more? Check out this Google Tasks tutorial:
https://youtu.be/2tOMo2rUEd0?si=MxNaqNgeTLVl8omd

PS: If you're a practice owner, did you know I can provide leadership and management coaching directly to members of your team? Whether it's a Clinical Manager, Lead Dietitian, or emerging leader, I can help develop their skills so you don't have to carry the entire leadership load yourself.

06/02/2026

Summer is out and events are in!!! If you’ve been yelling “WHAT THE ACTUAL F* #&?” at your computer over an insurance issue, questioning every life choice while growing your group practice, over studying for your CEDS exam, feeling stuck in your business, or simply craving a conversation that can refresh your motivation… come hang out.

I’ve packed this month with opportunities to learn something new, get support, snag good ideas from badass dietitians, and remember you’re not the only one trying to figure it all out.

Here’s what’s on deck this month:
💃Dietitian Business Coaching for Solo Practice Owners: Wednesday, June 17th from 10-11AM (CST)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Dietitian Business Coaching for Group Practice Owners: Wednesday, June 3rd & 17th from 11AM-12PM (CST)
📝CEDS Exam Study Group: Wednesday, June 17th from 1-2PM (CST).
📖Business Book Club (Drive by Daniel H. Pink): Tuesday, June 30th from 9-10AM

05/21/2026

Hey Dietitian Bosses!

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, tired, or wondering WTF you’re doing this for?

Say no more, I’ve gotchu. I help
dietitians confidently build private practices that work for their life, values, and sanity.

DM me to start saving on stress

05/12/2026

Ahhh 🙈😬😱🫣 I said what I said

05/11/2026

The In-Between Season: A note for anyone who’s not quite there yet…

May feels like one of those in-between months. Am I right?

It doesn't quite feel like Spring anymore, but it's not fully Summer either. Graduation parties. School years wrapping up. Memorial Day planning. One chapter closing while another begins… before you fully feel ready for it.

Life feels like that a lot, too.

There are seasons where you feel simply unstoppable: energy, momentum, vision. You wake up excited about your business, your future, your relationships. Everything feels like it's clicking.

And then there are seasons where just everything feels a little (or a lotta) damn harder.

Maybe you recently quit your job and went all in on your private practice… but now you're realizing freedom also comes with uncertainty. Maybe your practice slowed down, so you picked up a contract job just to make ends meet. Maybe you're going through a breakup and your life feels like it's sitting in pieces on the floor. Or maybe you're coming out the other side of one, slowly meeting a version of yourself you actually like more.

This past month, I found myself relating to all of these.

📬 Read the full business diary: https://mailchi.mp/fa1c2235c95e/may-newsletter

05/11/2026

What If You Don't Need to Push Harder Right Now? -

It doesn't quite feel like Spring anymore, but it's not fully Summer either. Graduation parties. School years wrapping up. Memorial Day planning. One chapter closing while another begins… before you fully feel ready for it.

05/08/2026

Special shout out to my 3pm naps, escaping to workout class at noon, random neighborhood walking breaks throughout the day, caffeine, and therapyyyy!

I may complain, but deep down I’m kinda obsessed with doing it all and a lil bit of everything everyday 💗

05/07/2026

Let’s make marketing goodie bags!

Your recipe for success:
1. Easy to open holder (think clear plastic goodie bag, envelop, etc.)
2. Add flyer- MAKE IT CUTE AND TO THE POINT Y’ALL
3. Add personal note- THIS IS KEYYYY! Be authentic, keep it short, but informative, be sweet and have a CTA
4. Add a goodie- I love a candy because hey I’m a cool dietitian and to put the spin on “it’s so sweet to be your neighbor” 🍬
5. Put it all together!

If you haven’t done marketing drop offs before, this is your sign to do this over the next week. Time block 1 hour to put it together and 1 hour for drop off and viola!!

05/07/2026

Had such a good Group Practice Owner coaching call this week 👏

We talked about:
🌐 Websites: branding, design & SEO - including using AI tools to help build them
🤖 AI in your practice: what everyone's using it for (payroll, data, blogging) and the honest conversation about where it helps... and where it doesn't
📈 Scaling up: what changes as your practice grows - and what you can and can't do
📋 Billing & audits: credentialing new RDs, what audits actually teach you, and how often you should be reviewing your team's charts

These calls are where fellow group practice owners come together, talk about current challenges, and find solutions- plus support.

Next group is in 2 weeks if you want practical business conversations, honest perspective, and a room full of dietitians figuring it out together 🤍

Join us on 5/20 from 11A-12PM... $40/drop in or join at $150/month plus DBN access.

More deets: https://www.maggythedietitian.com/events