Dietitian Boss with Libby Rothschild

Building a Legacy in Nutrition Communication: A Conversation with Barb Mayfield


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In this insightful episode, Libby Rothschild is joined by Barb Mayfield, MS, RDN, FAND—founder and president of Nutrition Communicator, LLC and editor of Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide. Barb shares her incredible journey as a leader in the field of nutrition communication, her passion for empowering dietitians to become confident communicators, and the legacy she’s building through her work and writing. Together, they explore the critical role of communication in dietetics, the development and impact of the Communicating Nutrition textbook, and what the future holds for the profession.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

  • Why communication is an often-overlooked yet essential skill in dietetics
  • Communication gap in dietitian education and training
  • Understanding the broad spectrum of “communication” beyond counseling
  • What happens when dietitians aren’t effective communicators 
  • BIO:

    Barb Mayfield is the Founder and President of Nutrition Communicator, LLC, leading nutrition professionals to be confident and compelling communicators. Barb is the editor of Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide, published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, leading a team of 57 experts in nutrition communication, now being updated for a second edition. She considers this book a legacy of her years teaching future nutrition professionals to be effective nutrition communicators while on the faculty of Purdue’s Nutrition Science Department. Prior to teaching, Barb worked as an early interventionist, high-risk counselor, breastfeeding coordinator, local WIC coordinator, long-term-care consultant, nutrition education business owner, and private practice dietitian. Barb received her degrees from Purdue and Cornell. In semi-retirement, she serves on the board of the Delphi Opera House and directs a free art program for youth. She and her husband Joe have 3 grown children and 6 grandchildren.

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      • Website: https://www.nutritioncommunicator.com/
      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NutritionCommunicator/
      • Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCommunicator and https://twitter.com/BarbMayfield
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutritioncommunicator/
      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-mayfield
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