Oh, hi! 👋 I’m Megan!
I’m endlessly curious and deeply nostalgic. I love learning about people and the world around me, and making memories with the people I love – my husband, Ken, my family, my friends, and of course Bella. Technically she’s a cat and not a person, but no one will ever convince me that she is not my child. My favorite days usually include good music, meaningful conversations, fresh air, a little adventure, and unexpected moments that end up becoming my favorite stories.
Having ADHD makes it even more interesting, because I’m usually juggling a dozen interests at once – which means from one moment to the next I could be researching nutrition, planning a concert outfit, analyzing an astrology chart, signing up for a last-minute race, making friendship bracelets, or coming up with the perfect perfume combination for what ever adventure comes next.
Professionally, I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has worn many hats throughout my career. What I love most about being a dietitian is helping people discover how to make nutrition fit into their lives, not asking them to make their lives fit around nutrition. I believe that we are all works in progress. Being diagnosed with ADHD later in life helped me understand myself in ways I never expected, and it deepened my appreciation for curiosity, self-compassion, and the permission to evolve when it comes to what and how we eat.
I’ve always been a collector (which, apparently, is a common ADHD trait). Around my house you’ll find collections of sunglasses, race medals, clothes, perfume, jewelry… the list goes on. But the things I love to collect the most you won’t necessarily find on a shelf. I’m always collecting memories – concerts with friends, spontaneous races, adventures with Ken, delicious meals, and quiet moments at home.
My goals for my life are this: stay curious, love my people well, embrace whatever season I’m in, and keep collecting moments that are worth remembering.
RD on the Run 
Just happened to come across your blog, thanks for sharing! I am actually from Novi, MI and currently live in TN working towards becoming a Dietitian myself!!! :-)
Thank you for “keeping it real!” As a fellow RD myself, I am constantly seeing the stereotypes of what a Dietitian should be! I love how you completely are honest….we have the knowledge- but doesn’t mean we need to be sticks!
This boosted my mood 100%! I am working on getting my bachelor’s in Nutritional Science. Last night, I had an awkward ecounter with a classmate (who is dietitian) and she told me I must be a “do as I say, not as I do” type of person because I decided to have a treat while I was out celebrating the end of a tough semester! I let it get to my head today and started thinking that maybe she was right. My head began flooding with stereotypes and I started to get very down on myself. This post helped me get out of that funk and reminded me that I am also passionate about nutrition and helping others :)
Hello,
I’m an indie author who’s starting up a podcast that seeks to determine the link between dreams and food called, “To Eat, Perchance to Dream.” It’s a light-hearted, humorous attempt to see what foods influence dreams and how.
I stumbled upon your blog and I think you would be a perfect guest for one of our first episodes. I would only need about thirty minutes of your time via Skype, and the questions and conversations will be very loose and informal. Mostly about how you became interested in dietetics, a few nutrition tips, and what food’s connection is to dreams, if any.
It would be amazing if you could grace us with your presence–of course, on your own schedule. If you’re interested, please send me an email at nategutman.author@gmail.com.
Regards,
Nate Gutman