Growth & Guidance for Nutrition Professionals

The Moment That Changed Everything: From Impostor Feelings to Reigniting Purpose

The Moment That Changed Everything: From Impostor Feelings to Reigniting Purpose

The Moment That Changed Everything: From Impostor Feelings to Reigniting PurposeJennifer Hernandez, PhD, RDN
Published on: 13/10/2025

Discover how one defining moment—overhearing a colleague say she wasn’t a “real dietitian”—sparked my journey to study impostor phenomenon and help RDs overcome self-doubt, realign with purpose, and reignite their confidence in dietetics.

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