Ten years ago, the Dietitian Connection (DC) podcast started with a simple idea and a big belief in the power of dietitians. This month we’re celebrating 10 years of the DC Podcast with a very special reflective episode.
Back in January 2016, DC was a community of just over 4,000 members, supported by a small group of passionate volunteers. Today, it’s a global network of 57,000 dietitians, backed by a dedicated team across Australia and the US.
In this anniversary episode, Maree Ferguson is joined by Kate Agnew (one of DC’s early contributors), to reflect on what’s changed over the past decade. From the evolution of dietetics and technology (including the rise of AI), to leadership lessons, personal growth, and building connection in a virtual world.
It’s a conversation about courage, community, and what’s possible when you’re willing to start before you have all the answers.
Hosted by Maree Ferguson
Biography
Dr Maree Ferguson founded Dietitian Connection in 2012. Maree is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and is an internationally renowned nutrition and dietetics expert. She was previously the Director Nutrition and Dietetics, Princess Alexandra Hospital. Prior to this, Maree worked at an international medical nutrition company in the United States. She has held leadership positions both within Dietitians Australia and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Maree developed the Malnutrition Screening Tool to identify patients at risk of malnutrition. Her innovative malnutrition screening tool has been implemented in many hospitals worldwide.
Kate Agnew is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Account Director at Dietitian Connection, known for her work across health communications, compliance and marketing. With a Master’s in Dietetics and further training in Marketing and Brand Management, she has spoken at national and international conferences and received Dietitians Australia’s Young Achiever of the Year award (2023).
In this episode, we discuss:
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How dietetics and technology have evolved
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Lessons from a decade of leadership and growth
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Navigating career, life stages, and self-trust
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What’s possible next — for DC and for you
Additional resources
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