We recently connected with Christi Bowling and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Christi, thanks for joining us today. We’d love to hear about the things you feel your parents did right and how those things have impacted your career and life.

My parents are truly awesome and wonderful people. When I was a kid, I was always told I could do whatever I wanted and to always strive to be the best in whatever I chose to pursue. I always felt so loved and cared for and they were always my biggest cheerleaders. My parents raised me to have faith and to trust God with the path He designated for my life. As I matured, my parents became my best friends and confidants. They never stopped cheering me on.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your background and context?

I am a registered dietitian and wellness professional who is passionate about helping people create healthier lives through sustainable, evidence-based nutrition. My career began with a desire to understand how food impacts not only physical health, but also energy, confidence, performance, and overall quality of life. What started as an interest in nutrition grew into a mission to help people cut through the confusion and build habits that truly support their long-term well-being.

Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and stages of life, helping them navigate challenges such as weight management, chronic health conditions, digestive concerns, hormone-related issues, and overall lifestyle improvement. I understand that nutrition is deeply personal, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. My goal is always to meet clients where they are and develop realistic strategies that fit their lives, preferences, and goals.

What sets my approach apart is my focus on creating lasting change rather than quick fixes. The nutrition world is filled with fad diets, conflicting information, and unrealistic expectations. I believe in simplifying nutrition, empowering clients with knowledge, and helping them build habits they can maintain for years—not just weeks. I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where clients feel understood, encouraged, and confident in their ability to succeed.

One of the things I am most proud of is the relationships I have built with my clients and the transformations I have witnessed over the years. Whether someone is improving their health markers, gaining confidence, finding freedom from restrictive dieting, or simply feeling better in their own body, those victories are incredibly meaningful to me.

I want potential clients and readers to know that my work is about much more than food. Nutrition is a powerful tool, but lasting wellness comes from addressing the whole person. My mission is to help people develop a healthier relationship with food, gain confidence in their choices, and create sustainable habits that allow them to live their healthiest and most fulfilling lives.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

Resilience became more than a concept to me when I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

I found myself navigating a double mastectomy, medical appointments, difficult decisions, and the uncertainty that comes with a cancer diagnosis. As a healthcare professional, I understood the clinical side of what was happening, but experiencing it as a patient was entirely different.

What made the journey even more challenging was that I was also living with autoimmune disease. Following reconstruction, my body reacted in a way that created additional complications, and I am still working with specialists to repair the damage. It has been a long road that has required patience, persistence, and a willingness to keep moving forward even when the finish line wasn’t in sight.

Throughout it all, I continued caring for my patients. In fact, I was seeing patients just two days after my double mastectomy. Looking back, I don’t know that I would necessarily recommend that pace to everyone, but at the time, helping others gave me a sense of purpose and normalcy. My patients reminded me why I do what I do, and serving them helped me focus on something bigger than my own circumstances.

That experience profoundly changed the way I practice as a dietitian. It deepened my empathy for anyone facing a health challenge, chronic illness, or major life disruption. I understand in a very personal way what it feels like to be overwhelmed, exhausted, scared, and determined all at the same time. I also understand that healing is rarely linear. There are setbacks, unexpected obstacles, and moments when simply showing up requires tremendous strength.

If there is one thing this journey has taught me, it is that resilience is not about pretending everything is okay. It’s about continuing to move forward despite uncertainty. It’s choosing hope when circumstances are difficult, adapting when plans change, and finding purpose even in life’s hardest seasons.

My experience with cancer and ongoing health challenges has reinforced my belief that we are often capable of far more than we realize. It has made me a stronger practitioner, a more compassionate healthcare provider, and a person who never takes health, time, or human connection for granted.

Have you ever had to pivot?

One of the biggest pivots in my career came during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prior to 2020, my practice was built around a highly personalized, concierge-style model. I frequently traveled to clients’ homes, meeting them where they were and providing hands-on nutrition counseling and support. The approach was very relationship-driven and something that set my practice apart.

Then the world changed almost overnight.

Like many healthcare professionals and business owners, I was faced with a difficult decision. In-person appointments were no longer practical or safe, and I had to quickly determine how to continue serving my clients. Rather than viewing the situation as a setback, I chose to see it as an opportunity to adapt.

I transitioned my entire practice to virtual appointments. At the time, there was a lot of uncertainty about whether clients would embrace telehealth for nutrition counseling. What I discovered was exactly the opposite. Virtual appointments eliminated many of the barriers that had previously made it difficult for people to prioritize their health. Clients no longer had to account for travel time, scheduling became more flexible, and I was able to reach people regardless of their location.

The result was something I never expected: it became the most successful year my practice had experienced up to that point.

More importantly, the experience taught me an invaluable lesson about growth and resilience. Sometimes the strategies that have worked for years are not the strategies that will carry us into the future. Being willing to adapt, embrace new technology, and challenge long-held assumptions allowed me to serve more people and expand the impact of my work.

Looking back, what initially felt like a crisis became one of the greatest opportunities of my career. It reinforced my belief that success often comes from being flexible enough to evolve when circumstances change. The pandemic forced me to pivot, but that pivot ultimately transformed my practice for the better and opened doors that I may never have considered otherwise.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.beprime.co
• Instagram: @eathealthynashville
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christi-lee-bowling-ms-rdn-ld-921b845

Image Credits

Main image: Jeremy Cowart