Hannah Saffold, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Hey, Hello, I’m Hannah and sometimes I forget to tell you what I do 😳

I created the Nutrition Insight Project to address the gaps in our nutrition education and training.

It is a toolkit includes 8- high level modules with engaging videos and written reflections that you share and process with me (to your level of comfort). This project includes so much of the learning I wished was included in our education and that I’ve learned over my 17 years as a dietitian. The toolkit package also includes 1:1 time with me.

The cost is $297, though limited need-based scholarships are available if that applies to your situation.

It’s not the only way to connect with me. I also have a podcast! Coming up on 10 high-quality episodes.

I’ve created a masterclass for nutrition student groups that I’m now offering for FREE!

I have a Oregon-based private practice specializing in supporting those struggling with eating disorders and behavior change. I used various modalities in my nutrition therapy approach, always with a foundation in individualized and respectful care for all.

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I was on a podcast! It is called the "The Binge Eating Dietitian" and we had a lively conversation. Take a listen if you enjoy podcasts! Thanks friends.

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/58yWzPTq9SBPPIWlCs6aM9?si=f6372dbc7b864a4c

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-binge-eating-dietitian-podcast/id1541348229?i=1000593627694

‎The Binge Eating Dietitian Podcast: Dietitians Struggling with Disordered Eating on Apple Podcasts ‎Show The Binge Eating Dietitian Podcast, Ep Dietitians Struggling with Disordered Eating - Jan 10, 2023

I’m taking a break to re-group. My work around this project is very much alive AND the human in me needs to reconnect to my center, my values, dreams for how I spend my time and life and my vision for the project. It is a practice of patience and non-attachment, in order to listen to my inner guide that says - “Take A Break” - so…. I’m listening. Podcast recordings are happening 😊 but social media on holiday. Email me [email protected] to connect off app. Otherwise ✌🏽❤️✨

This is happening! Coming to your ears January 2023 on your podcast player of choice 🙌🏼 The trailer is published and you can subscribe if you’d like to catch all the coming episodes.

The podcast will be about changing the nutrition culture and landscape, yes, and also about being the change now. How can we support each other and re-imagine our professional landscape for the future?

My dream is to build a community around the Nutrition Insight Project where we can be humans, nutrition students, and nutr professionals. A space where you don’t have to take my course to get support, but free and widely available space for growth, change, and connection.

If you would like to be a guest, shoot me a DM and let’s have a coffee chat. If you have a nutrition question or specific topic you’d like me to address on the pod, send me a DM. I’m very excited about doing this as I’ve been thinking about it a long time and am finally taking the leap.

Does your own food, exercise, and body stress you out? Yes… Keep reading 👇

Are you interested in working with eating disorder clients but don’t know where to start or are worried your past nutrition struggles will interfere?

Do you feel like your own relationship with food and body “should” feel easier because you took all the nutrition classes or are working as a dietitian yourself?

Do you dream of feeling more freedom around food yourself but feel scared to reach out?

I’m on a mission to support nutrition students and dietitians in exploring and strengthening our relationship with food/body to build a strong foundation ourselves and feel more aligned in the nutrition work we do with our clients.

There is a gap in our education because we know nutrition is more than book-learning and knowing what to do. It’s layered, personal, and complex. It’s not just about the “knowing” but more about the support in directing the inquiry inward - what is my dream for my own eating? How would I like to show up for myself around my own nutrition? Where are some lingering disordered thoughts showing up in my sessions with clients? How can I dream into the dietitian I want to be?

Are these things you’d like to explore with me?
If so, send me a DM and let’s chat. Do you already do this work and see value in the message ? Pls share with nutrition students and dietitians in your life to spread the message.

I often pass these roots on my trail and they always remind me of the importance of our roots.

If we’re not grounded ourselves, we may fall. And from the loss, comes beauty.

Disordered eating and thinking threaten our roots. The rigidity in our eating and lives makes it so hard to cope, and small setbacks feel overwhelming.

When we put in the work on our relationship with food, we can develop our strong nutrition clinician roots. When we let go of striving for perfection, we are better able to bend.

Look for ways to strengthen your roots.

I often pass these roots on my trail and they always remind me of the importance of our roots.

If we’re not grounded ourselves, we may fall. And from the loss, comes beauty.

Disordered eating and thinking threatens our roots. The rigidity in our eating and lives makes it so hard to cope, and small setbacks feel overwhelming.

When we put in the work on our relationship with food, we can develop our strong nutrition clinician roots. When we let go of striving for perfection, we are better able to bend.

Look for ways to strengthen your roots.

I have openings in my private practice and the Nutrition Insight Project course for nutrition student and dietitians. Please reach out to me if you have interest in working together or connecting with me ✨❤️✌🏽

My private practice is OPEN!
I am accepting new clients for nutrition therapy in Eugene, Oregon. I offer a space for people to heal and strengthen their relationship with food and their body.

I work with people who have a variety of health conditions and support them in nourishing their body and ultimately build more trust, compassion, and confidence in themselves.

I accept insurance! Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Providence Health Plan, PacificSource Health Plans (Commercial and OHP).

Not forgetting the Nutrition Insight Project 🥰

Trail thoughts - A few important meetings this week with possible collaborators for the Nutrition Insight Project. 🤞
Working on decreasing shame for nutrition students who may be struggling with eating disorders/disordered eating and adding in support to our dietetic education/training.
Can I get a ✨hell yeah✨

Thanks for sharing this journey with me.

Hannah Saffold, RDN, LD on Instagram: "Trail thoughts - A few important meetings this week with regards to possibilities for collaborators for the Nutrition Insight Project. 🤞 Working on decreasing shame for nutrition students who may be... Hannah Saffold, RDN, LD shared a post on Instagram: "Trail thoughts - A few important meetings this week with regards to possibilities for collaborators for the Nutrition Insight Project. 🤞 Working on decreasing shame for nutrition students who may be struggling with eating disorders/disordered e...

I just started a profile on Instagram to dedicate to my nutrition work. If you want to keep up with me, I'll be hanging out on Instagram .Insight.Project https://www.instagram.com/nutrition.insight.project/

Are eating disorders a problem among dietitians? YES! A study that surveyed 646 registered dietitians found 49.5% had responses indicative of orthorexia (obsession with healthy eating), 13% had responses indicative of current, active, untreated eating disorders. CURRENT. 8% reported current or past treatment for eating disorders. That's nearly 70% of dietitians!

We must have a strong relationship with food and our body before being able to help others. I've created a tool for nutrition programs and dietetic internships to fill this gap - not just an ethical way to screen your students for eating disorders but also give them real support. The Nutrition Insight Project https://lnkd.in/gawZvahq Looking for interested programs now.

Tremelling K, Sandon L, Vega GL, McAdams CJ. Orthorexia Nervosa and Eating Disorder Symptoms in Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in the United States. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2017 Oct;117(10):1612-1617.

What is The Nutrition Insight Project? Learn more about the 6-week online Nutrition Insight Project - designed to give nutrition students a safe space to explore and strengthen their relationship ...

Let's make personal nutrition insight work and professional support a staple in our nutrition education and dietitian training. The Nutrition Insight Program for Nutrition Programs and Dietetic Internships. Supporting the next generation of nutrition professionals. https://lnkd.in/gawZvahq

Did you know - in a study of 178 nutrition and dietetic students, 68% were at a high risk for orthorexia? The Nutrition Insight Project helps to address this problem by bringing in a neutral eating disorder dietitian to facilitate an evidence-based 6-week online program (2hrs/week) for your students. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gawZvahq

Grammatikopoulou MG, Gkiouras K, Markaki A, Theodoridis X, Tsakiri V, Mavridis P, Dardavessis T, Chourdakis M. Food addiction, orthorexia, and food-related stress among dietetics students. Eat Weight Disord. 2018 Aug;23(4):459-467. doi: 10.1007/s40519-018-0514-1. Epub 2018 May 19. PMID: 29779146.

What is The Nutrition Insight Project? Learn more about the 6-week online Nutrition Insight Project - designed to give nutrition students a safe space to explore and strengthen their relationship ...

Good Morning, Here is a Body Compassion Meditation to start your weekend with self love. Hope you all are doing well and enjoying spring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chHYdukWxeA&t=1s

Module 4 2 Body Compassion Meditation In this snapshot from Hannah Saffold's Nutrition Insight Project you will practice a body compassion meditation.

Exciting news friends! I am creating an online eating disorder prevention course for nutrition students through my master's degree program. Eating disorders and disordered eating are prevalent in the nutrition and dietetic community and I feel called to help. This photo is a real behind-the-scenes peek at my process (yes, that is an ironing board that I'm using as my station). This may be my life's work calling....

Be tender with yourselves this holiday season folks!

Do you know anyone who would like to take a nutrition class with me online through Santa Rosa Junior College this fall 2021? I have about 25 more spots in one of my sections and would love to fill them! Food and Nutrition 10 section 3041 - 3 transferable units.

(If you have active ED or your recovery is shaky, I’d recommend not taking a nutrition class even with me. Some of the material can be triggering, even though I do my best to make it consistent with my food philosophy of all foods fit and all bodies are good bodies!)