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Author: Liz Wluka

Sports dietitians all have different career paths that have led them to where they are today. Join Liz Wluka, MS, RD, CSSD and her sports dietitian colleagues talk about their career paths to becoming a sports RD. Collegiate, professional, tactical and private practice sports dietitians will share "snippets" of their career path including advice, insight, challenges and the rewards of the profession. If you want to become a sports RD this podcast is for you!
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Katie LeMair: Twin Mom, Full-Time Sports RD!
Episode 93
Thursday, 18 December, 2025

Katie LeMair is back on the podcast—and this time, she’s joining us as a mom of twins! 🎉 Katie opens up about the real, unfiltered experience of navigating motherhood while working full-time as a sports dietitian and serving as the first full-time registered dietitian at her alma mater, South Dakota State University. In this episode Katie covers an array of topics about working in the collegiate setting as a Sports RD mom, leaving and returning to collegiate athletics, balancing a new director role with a family, and how her mindset and priorities have shifted throughout the last 5 years. This honest conversation is packed with insight for anyone juggling big life changes and professional growth. This episode is a must-listen for sports RD moms and future sports RD moms navigating career growth, motherhood, and everything in between.Katie LeMair, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is the Associate Athletic Director for Kvistad Nutrition at her alma mater, South Dakota State University, where she is proudly building the sports nutrition department as the program's first ever Sports RD. Katie has previous career stops at: Kansas State, University of Texas (Gatorade SNIP), and the University of Nebraska, as well as owning her private practice from 2022-2025. Outside of her career endeavors, Katie is a mom to 3.5 year old twin boys: Owen and Myles. *Sports Nutrition Models-Discussed in the episode! Interassociation Consensus Statement on Sports Nutrition Models for the Provision of Nutrition Services From Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Collegiate Athletics https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9661935/Looking to start your career with confidence? Check out the website www.sportsrdsnippets.com to learn more on how I can help you! Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com. For teams specific pricing, reach out to info@2before.com for more information.