Navigating the Intersection of Personal and Professional Goals

In this episode of the Power of Genetics podcast, Dr. Yael Joffe interviews Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian, about her journey to personalized nutrition and the challenges facing the healthcare industry in providing it. They discuss the importance of defining your own success and finding your "zone of genius," as well as the need for collaboration and education in healthcare. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the core "why" of someone to help them change their behavior and provides advice for practitioners looking to make an impact in the field of nutrition. 

1. Ashley Koff's personal journey from struggling with health issues to becoming a registered dietitian 
2. Importance of personalized nutrition and root cause approaches in healthcare 
3. Challenges facing healthcare industry in providing personalized nutrition and dietetics 
4. Collaboration among individuals and practitioners in healthcare, and the potential role of genetics in personalized healthcare 
5. Importance of building an environment that provides education, mentorship, and community support in healthcare 
6. Advice for healthcare practitioners looking to make an impact in the field of nutrition, including defining your own success and finding your "zone of genius"