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In this episode of the NTI PodTalk, we are exploring wellness with Jenna Olcott, a current NTI student nearing graduation. Jenna shares her firsthand experience working in the ICU, where she witnessed the growing prevalence of chronic illnesses like diabetes and the gaps in conventional dietary education. She dives into the power of holistic nutrition and lifestyle changes, revealing how NTI’s education has shaped her approach to health and healing. As a world championship triathlete, Jenna also discusses the critical role of nutrition in endurance training, performance, and recovery. Tune in to hear how Jenna is bridging the gap between traditional medicine and nutrition therapy to create lasting change in healthcare!
About Jenna:
Jenna Olcott is an ICU nurse, based in Northern Colorado, with a deep commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care in critical care settings. Her educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Human Biology with a focus on nutrition and a bachelor’s in nursing. She is currently completing her certification in Holistic Nutrition through NTI. This diverse training will equip her to approach health from both a clinical and holistic perspective.
With her nursing degree and hands-on experience in the ICU, Jenna has learned how to navigate complex patient needs in high-pressure environments, while also recognizing that healing doesn’t stop at the hospital door. Jenna’s goal is to help people feel their best and support long-term healing through food and nutrition. Once she completes her Nutrition Therapy Master certification, she plans to integrate this knowledge into her practice and business, empowering individuals to achieve optimal health through mindful eating and lifestyle choices.
Outside of nursing , Jenna is passionate about lifelong learning, the outdoors, biking, running, hiking, travel, gardening, family, and pets. Her adventurous ambition has guided her to holistic nutrition with the hopes of helping people discover their path to wellness.
Connect with Jenna!
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Jenna and Dianne, Exploring Wellness:
- 02:57 – Jenna’s background
- 03:50 – Why Jenna came to NTI
- 05:20 – Jenna’s experiences as an ICU nurse
- 15:40 – How Jenna fueled herself for the triathlon World Championships in Italy
- 19:14 – Tips for training
- 21:18 – Jenna’s plan once she graduates
- 23:55 – Connect with Jenna
- 24:26 – Jenna’s appreciation for NTI
NTI’s PodTalk is available on all major podcast platforms! Find us by searching “NTI PodTalk” in your favorite podcast platform or following any of the links below.
Hear from more nurse-turned-NTI students:
From Conventional to Holistic with NTI Student, Charis Sederberg
Bridging the Gap with NTI Grad, Maddie LeBrun
Start Your Journey to Holistic Wellness
Nutrition Therapy Institute has been the leader in holistic nutrition education since 1999. Join us for an informational webinar to learn how the Nutrition Therapist Master Certification is the most in depth holistic nutrition certification available.
This discussion is not intended to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, nor in any way imply that Nutrition Therapists who graduate from NTI are qualified to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy. The scope of practice for graduates of NTI is to deliver therapeutic nutrition guidance to our clients which helps support their natural biology to achieve optimal function in whatever wellness path they are on.
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