If you’re a business owner and interested in the idea of working with dietetic interns, or even a dietetic student looking to gain an insight into what an internship might be like, this episode is for you! We’ll chat to our guest about the benefits to both parties of dietetic internships, the support that interns need and the key learnings from their experience.

We are delighted to welcome a returning guest for this episode; they first appeared on the podcast at the beginning of 2021 and they’re back today to talk all things dietetic interns… it’s Nichola Ludlam-Raine! Nichola is a Specialist Registered Dietitian with over 14 years of clinical experience working for the NHS as well as privately. Nichola has a 1st class BSc honours in Sport & Exercise Science from Loughborough University, a Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics from Leeds, an MSc in Health Science and she is a published author in the Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics. Nichola has also obtained a diploma in Diabetes Management in Primary Care as well as certificate in Personal Training, with pre and postnatal specialism.

Nichola frequently features on live as well as pre-recorded T.V. and she is a regular on the BBC Breakfast sofa. Dietetically Nichola specialises in the area of weight management, diabetes, bariatric surgery and maternity obesity. She splits her time between the NHS, a private hospital and her freelance and media work.

Online, Nichola is a well-known nutrition, health and fitness influencer as well as award winning (verified) food blogger (@nicsnutrition), and also mummy blogger (@mummynutrition), posting a variety of health and lifestyle content to over 100,000 followers across her social media platforms.

Nichola is a regular speaker at events, has worked with some of the biggest brands in the food industry and is frequently asked to provide quotes and articles to tabloids, magazines and health websites.

Nichola promotes all foods to be eaten in moderation as a part of a healthy balanced diet, and she believes that variety is the spice of life.

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