Table Talk

Sophie Medlin is quite clear about why she loves her job as a dietitian so much. For her, it is all about making a difference to people's lives, something she describes as giving her "the best job satisfaction". Sophie has her own practice, City Dietitians, and is the London Chair of the British Dietetic Association. In this episode of the Career Conversations podcast series, recorded in front of a live audience at our first Inspiring Careers in Food event, she tells us all about her journey to the top. She is one of the UK's leading dietitians and she is incredibly passionate about helping young people join the industry. Sophie says the best way to get experience as a dietitian is to go and work in the NHS. Although many people want their own practice, she says it is important to learn the trade in the national health service, where you will encounter a huge variety of issues. She thinks that stands you in good stead, should you wish to go it alone in future. Sophie specialises in gut health and says