Many dietitians tell me they started their businesses dreaming of freedom and flexibility, only to find themselves working more hours than ever, being available on nights and weekends, and constantly feeling behind.

Maybe you've been telling yourself that working evenings and weekends is just "what it takes" to build a successful practice. That being available 24/7 is what makes you professional. That packing your schedule full is the only way to make decent money. But what if all of that is just programming from a system that was never designed to support you in the first place?

In this episode, I'm sharing how to build a freedom-based business model that allows you to design your dream schedule without sacrificing professionalism or profitability. This is for ambitious dietitians who are tired of working more hours than they did in clinical and are ready to build a business that supports the life they want to live.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Why traditional "professional" scheduling keeps you small and exhausted

• The three pillars of a freedom-based business model that increase profitability

• How to do the Dream Schedule Exercise to map your ideal work week

• Energy alignment strategies that help you work fewer hours while making more money

• Client communication scripts for confidently setting schedule boundaries

• How to handle pushback when people expect you to be available 24/7

• Why your dream schedule isn't a luxury, it's a business necessity

• The ripple effect of modeling healthy boundaries for your clients

Free Resource:

• The Private Practice Foundations Blueprint

Related Episodes:

• Episode 326: Finding Joy & Fulfillment in Your Career (even when you’re feeling stuck)

• Episode 296: Time, Energy, and Money

Find Christine:

• Email: christine@manipuracentre.co

• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian

• Website: manipuracentre.co

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Take the Energy Audit Challenge
Track your energy levels every two hours for one week, then compare it to your current schedule to see where you're wasting your peak energy on low-value tasks.

Step 2: Get Coached
Explore working with Christine directly through 1:1 coaching to transform your relationship with your professional identity at manipuracentre.co/booking

Step 3: Join the Community
Connect with other dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group, The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

You're stuck in the endless loop of "I'm not ready yet." You keep adding certifications, reading more books, and waiting for that magical moment when you'll finally feel confident enough to start your practice or raise your rates.

Here's the thing nobody tells you about that confidence you're waiting for: it's not coming. At least not in the way you think it will. Because confidence isn't something you acquire and then use - it's something you build through action. But there's something even more powerful than confidence that successful dietitians use to navigate uncertainty, connect with clients, and build thriving practices.

What if the very thing you think is holding you back, not knowing enough, not feeling ready, is actually your greatest business asset? What if curiosity, not confidence, is the secret weapon that transforms fear into freedom and doubt into discovery?

In this episode, I'm sharing why curiosity beats confidence every time when it comes to building a successful nutrition practice. This is for dietitians who are tired of waiting to feel "ready" and want to start taking action from a place of genuine engagement rather than manufactured confidence.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Why the confidence trap keeps you stuck in analysis paralysis and how to break free

• The neuroscience behind why curiosity and fear can't coexist (and how to use this to your advantage)

• How leading with curiosity makes you magnetic to ideal clients instead of trying to prove your expertise

• Three specific practices to cultivate curiosity in your business and client interactions

• Why curious dietitians naturally develop authentic confidence that doesn't depend on knowing all the answers

• The ripple effect of curiosity on your pricing, boundaries, and client attraction

Free Resource:

• The Private Practice Foundations Blueprint

Related Episodes:

• Episode 205: Curiosity

• Episode 223: Resiliency

Find Christine:

• Email: christine@manipuracentre.co

• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian

• Website: manipuracentre.co

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Get Curious & Take Action
Pick one area where you've been waiting for confidence and ask: "What would I try if I were curious instead of scared?"

Step 2: Get Coached
Explore working with Christine directly through 1:1 coaching to transform your relationship with your professional identity at manipuracentre.co/booking

Step 3: Join the Community
Connect with other dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group, The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

You're scrolling LinkedIn, seeing other dietitians crushing it while you're wondering if you made a mistake choosing this profession. You look at your career and think, "How did I end up here?" You're so deep in the day-to-day struggle that you've forgotten all the incredible things you've already accomplished.

I get it. When you're dealing with financial stress, career uncertainty, or that nagging feeling that you're not living up to your potential, it's easy to lose sight of your wins. You start questioning everything - your skills, your worth, whether this whole dietitian thing was the right path.

But what if I told you that everything you need to remember your worth is already in your story? What if the proof of your capability, your resilience, and your future success is hiding in plain sight in the life you've already built?

In this episode, I'm sharing my entire story through the lens of gratitude so you can see how to reframe your own journey from struggle to strength. This is for dietitians who feel stuck or uncertain but need to remember just how far they've already come and what they're truly capable of.

Here’s the breakdown:

• How to see your RD credentials as the foundation of expertise they truly are (not just a piece of paper)

• Why your business struggles don't erase your proven capabilities

• The power of recognizing gifts you might be taking for granted

• How to shift from "nothing's working" to "look what I've already built"

• Why your willingness to keep evolving is actually your greatest strength

• How to use gratitude as a tool for rebuilding confidence and clarity

• The difference between temporary circumstances and permanent capabilities

This episode will help you see that even in challenging seasons, you are not failing - you are becoming.

Free Resource:

• The Private Practice Foundations Blueprint - Start your private practice with confidence.

Related Episodes:

• Episode 342: The Journey Is The Destination

• Episode 340: Writing Your New Story-Creating an Identity That Matches Your Vision

Find Christine:

• Email: hello@manipuracentre.co

• Podcast: Make More Money as a Dietitian on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

• Community: Join 1200+ dietitians in The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community

• Instagram: @money.mindset.dietitian

• Website: manipuracentre.co

Your Next Steps:

Step 1: Write Your Own Gratitude Story
Take 20 minutes and write down everything you've accomplished, overcome, and built. Your story is proof of your worth, you just need to see it clearly.

Step 2: Transform Your Story into Your Success Journey
If you're ready to stop doubting your worth and start building the career you actually want, explore the Aligned Success Academy at manipuracentre.co/aligned-success

Step 3: Join the Community
Connect with other dietitians transforming their careers in our free Facebook group, The Make More Money as a Dietitian Community