How would you describe Nutritious Thoughts’ approach to workplace culture?

Nutritious Thoughts prioritizes a collaborative and supportive workplace culture. The organization emphasizes five core values:

• Authenticity: Encouraging team members to be true to themselves and live in alignment with their beliefs, values, and philosophies.
• Connection: Building trusting relationships through curiosity and vulnerability, while creating a space for sharing knowledge, perspectives, and experiences.
• Empowerment: Providing encouragement and support for our clients, team members, and communities to embody their authentic selves and help equip them with strategies and tools for personal growth.
• Compassion: Approaching our clients, team members, and communities with respect, gratitude, and an understanding of their lived experiences and perspectives.
• Inclusion: Honoring similarities, celebrating differences, and working towards clear, deliberate, and equitable communication. We actively work on anti-oppression through consultation with London Newton, Amanda Gross, and Ginelle Krummey.

Which avenue of dietetics do you feel most passionate about? 

I am especially drawn to humane healthcare.  Humane Healthcare is compassionate, kind and sympathetic medical care provided to individuals or a community. Despite our growing awareness of the need for change in our systems, healthcare experiences continue to have a harmful impact. At Nutritious Thoughts, we provide all staff with continuing education and training in relational care, anti-oppression, harm reduction, weight-inclusive care, eating disorder informed care, and trauma-informed care. Our goal is to help provide humane healthcare to all individuals through these frameworks.

If you were to have any other profession, what would it be and why? 

I would be an interior decorator! I love to redesign spaces using a mix of artwork and repurposed items. It feels like a release of creativity while also regulating my nervous system.

Where can we find you when you’re not working? 

I enjoy spending time at home with my partner and pets, or with close friends and family. I like to relax by a fire, listen to live music, sunbathe, bird watch, or curl up with a warm blanket and movie. When I’m not at home or at work, you might find me hiking, dancing, or spending time in my community.

Education & Certifications:

Southern Illinois University, Vanderbilt University and Medical Center, iaedp Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor (CEDS-S), Health at Every Size (HAES) Certified Practice, Advisory Board Member for Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders

Learn more about Kendra and Nutritious Thoughts in the Voyage Raleigh article

Contact Kendra: Kendra@Nutritious-Thoughts.com