Steph Woodall grew up in Cambridge with her sights set on becoming an architect - until one unexpected rejection and a gap year changed everything.

In this episode, Steph shares how that pivot led her into the world of health and nutrition - from discovering fitness during a year at home, to studying at the University of Auckland, and eventually qualifying as a registered dietitian. What followed was a career working in public hospitals across Aotearoa, supporting patients through complex conditions including kidney disease, bariatric surgery, and diabetes.

Today, Steph works as a clinical dietitian, helping people navigate the intersection of food, health, and behaviour - combining science, communication, and care in a role that goes far beyond just “what to eat.”

She opens up about what the job actually involves: the emotional ...