68: Erik Bustillo MS, RD, FISSN, CSC, CF-L2, CPT - PERFORMANCE / TACTICAL

The conversation covers Eric Bustillo's journey into the nutrition profession, his early career, roles in corporate wellness and human performance, challenges and setbacks, and his career highlights and achievements. Eric's passion for helping people and his diverse career journey are evident throughout the discussion. The conversation covers Erik's career decision, passion for serving those who serve, the Human Performance Optimization Program, the role of scientific data and evidence in nutrition, professional achievements and impact, getting involved in the tactical nutrition space, and the future of nutrition. Erik emphasizes the importance of individualized nutrition and wellness and advocates for the profession.TakeawaysPassion for helping peopleDiverse career journey Passion for serving those who serveIndividualized nutrition and wellnessAdvocacy for the professionChapters00:00 Inspiration for Nutrition Profession04:08 Early Career and First Roles08:00 Corporate Wellness and Human Performance12:03 Challenges and Setbacks15:59 Career Highlights and Achievements21:38 Career Decision and Passion23:53 Human Performance Optimization Program26:43 Scientific Data and Evidence32:22 Professional Achievements and Impact37:16 Getting Involved in Tactical Nutrition Space42:54 Future of NutritionConnect with Erik:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikbustillo/Connect with the host, Dr. Kristen Hicks-RoofLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-hicks-roof/ Check out the Nutrition Connection websitehttps://www.nutritionconnection.us/