167: How to Start Your Own Activism with Sherene Chou MS RD

Sherene Chou is a plant-based dietitian focused on creating a more equitable and sustainable food system. On today’s episode we talk about Sherene’s career change from tech to dietetics, her activism work’s roots, the Academy-approved #dietitiansforblm campaign, how to start in activism and policy work, and enacting change from within. 

This episode is sponsored by RD2RD.com, the first online marketplace by and for registered dietitians.Check out rd2rd.com/rdrealtalk to browse the Intuitive Eating and Gentle Nutrition Resource Hub, to find forms, handouts, and continuing education for your anti-diet practice. Use code REALTALK20 for 20% off any purchase at checkout (through 12/31/2020).

Resources mentioned: 

My RD2RD vendor page: https://rd2rd.com/vendor/heatherdcrd/ Support the show Patreon.com/RDRealTalk Find out more about your state local dietetic organization here! (#changefromwithin) The National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition Instagram: @nobidan_mig 

Where to find Sherene: 

Instagram: @eatsustainablefoods 

Twitter: @sherenechou 

Sherene’s website is here. Food + Planet website is here. 

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Your Host: Heather Caplan RD 

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