In today’s episode we talk with Ariel Johnston, Registered Dietitian, who is nearing completion of requirements for the CEDS credential (Certified Eating Disorders Specialist). Ariel shares her learning path with us from undergrad to now, and highlights how choosing the right supervisor is important, knowing what our blind spots are, and how to be humble. We talk about teachers, treatment programs, insurance woes, PCOS, HAES and a lot about our supervision and our past and present supervisors. Listen in to hear how Ariel navigates a common topic, how to help the client with their relationship to food, and what to do when your patient is 'doing everything the doctor says' (including starving themselves) but still isn't 'cured'. Bio: Ariel Johnston is a registered dietitian, cooking instructor, and owner of her own private practice in Kansas City, The Tasty Balance. She was voted to be Winner of Best Nutritionist in The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020. Ariel's own experience as a collegiate athlete lead her to a career in nutrition. She completed her undergraduate at the Kansas State University and an internship through Iowa State University. She went on to focus in eating disorders and has worked at EDCare in Kansas City and the outpatient level. Her vision is to create a space both in practice and blog that provides a safe space for clients to learn how to trust themselves around food; to see it as a gift, not a necessary evil and to learn how to love and appreciate their bodies and themselves. In 2020 Ariel expanded her practice to include other dietitians practicing from a Health at Every Size lens. In her spare time, you'll likely find her on the trails around Kansas City with her dog or biking and enjoying time outside. With your host Beth Harrell IG  @beth.harrell.cedss  Supervision Freebies 

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