Deep Level Self Care: Serving Others While Serving Yourself First
Health professionals face some of the highest rates of burnout and stress, largely due to their dedication to caring for others. Our training often emphasizes the importance of prioritizing patients' needs over our own. However, healthcare professionals who master the art of self-care and prioritize their own well-being are more likely to thrive both personally and professionally. These individuals are better equipped to handle the stress and challenges that come their way.
In this one-hour seminar, Registered Dietitian Jen McDaniel will share her insights gained from her experiences as an entrepreneur, business owner, and mother. Jen believes that true self-care practices are adopted through lived experience, not just education. Through this collaborative discussion, she hopes to inspire you to explore new areas of self-care that resonate with you. Join us to learn practical strategies for integrating self-care into your busy life and enhancing your overall well-being.
Speaker Bio
Jennifer McDaniel, MS, RDN, LD, is the founder and owner of McDaniel Nutrition Therapy, a Saint Louis-based private practice specializing in personalized nutrition, customized meal planning, sports nutrition, and corporate wellness. As a nationally recognized nutrition expert and media spokesperson, she has contributed to prestigious outlets such as The New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, and The Huffington Post. She served a six-year term as a Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and co-authored The Mediterranean Table Cookbook.
Jennifer's expertise and dedication have earned her numerous accolades, including being named Dietitian of the Year in 2015 by the Missouri Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and recognition as one of St. Louis Magazine's top nutritionists in 2014 and 2021. She is a frequent guest on local television and radio, and actively develops wellness programs for the Saint Louis community.
From 2006 to 2011, Jennifer was the undergraduate director and instructor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Saint Louis University (SLU). In 2020, she was honored with the Alumni Merit Award from SLU. Jennifer holds a B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and an M.S. in Nutrition and Physical Performance from Saint Louis University.
Beyond her professional achievements, Jennifer is a dedicated wife and mother to three boys, who inspire her daily to foster a thriving, mentally and physically healthy family.
Room information:
We are meeting in the multipurpose room on the third floor in Doisy Allied Health building. We will have signs pointing you in the right direction!
Parking information:
Park in the Hickory East Garage across from the Doisy Allied Health building on SLU’s south campus. The parking garage is directly west of SLU’s track on Rutger street. To enter the garage you have to get a parking ticket. We will have vouchers for you so you don’t actually have to pay upon exiting.