Wow, it’s already been one year since this website went live on my birthday, and what an amazing year it has been!

In the last year, The Broadway Dietitian…

-became a registered trademark!

-was accepted to speak at Broadway Con 2022 (coming this July!)

-spoke at 4 college theatre programs

-began talks to create a for-credit college health class for BFA students with a New York University, and

-started working on a health book specifically for theatre athletes (which will be the textbook)

-spoke on several theatre platforms

-published 19 blog posts

-created merchandise

All in addition to my main business Not Your Average Nutritionist! What’s next?

Stay tuned 😉

Check back for blogs, vlogs, and follow me on instagram @thebroadwaydietitian and my YouTube channel (click image to go to it).

If you’ve been following me, The broadway Dietitian, for a while now, you know my passion for helping people in the theatre world take care of their health, prevent eating disorders, and set themselves up for success in their craft.

You may have also heard me allude to the fact I am writing a book about this!

The idea for this book came over 2 years ago, when I was at Broadway Con 2020 in NYC sharing a booth with “The Broadway Body Positivity Project” (which you also need to check out!). I was there promoting my course, “Whole Health for Performers,” and looking to see where I, as a Registered Dietitian, fit into the bigger Broadway picture. 

Not once, but several times over the course of the Con, I was approached by attendees that, when they learned what I do, exclaimed, “ I’ve never heard of anyone doing this before! You are so needed!”

I am, of course, flattered by this, but it also made me wonder, why are there not fleets of Dietitians helping performers  achieve their best health for the stage? It is a form of sports nutrition – anyone working in the theatre is an athlete!

That idea, paired with the reality of the industry:

Dance teachers sharing antiquated diet advice to fit the balanchine body.

Weigh-ins at schools and cruise line performances.

A general “push through the pain” mentality.

10 out of 12s.

Lack of time for self care, grocery shopping, rest.

No calling out sick unless you are actively dying.

The culture of drinking, smoking, drugs.

It’s essential to not only have licensed healthcare professionals working in the industry, but people who “get” what it is to be in the theatre world – not just in theory, but lived experience. 

Healthcare professionals who can look at the science of what is proven to work (cough- not crash dieting -cough), and tailor that evidence based science to the reality of theatre professions.

As far as I can tell, there is no health and nutrition book specifically for theatre people (not just dancers), that is written FOR the individual (as opposed to company staff), and by an actual Registered Dietitian with experience in the industry. 

So, I’m here to fill in the gap, and you can be in on it!

Ok, I’ve authored 3 books now (1 solo: Permission To Eat, and 2 collabs), am an international best-selling author, and LOVE the writing process.

…but, I didn’t have a kid when I wrote my first book, and feel I may need a little more of a kick-in-the-pants to get this one done.

THIS IS WHERE YOU COME IN >>>

I am going to give you an exclusive look into my writing process, including first-look access to unpublished chapters – as I write them!

By joining my “book club,” you get monthly (or more often if I get in a big writing kick) content as I write the book. My goal is to have the manuscript done by the end of 2022. …and, you can give me feedback on what you’d like to see included in this major project.

Join the “book club” and read the manuscript as it develops!

https://thebroadwaydietitian.com/read-the-unpublished-manuscript/

I hope you will join me as I create your guide to that healthy stage life!

Who am I to teach this?

Hi! I’m Libby, a Registered Dietitian (or nutrition expert) with both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science. I am a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and I also focus on health for people who work in theatre – my passion.

Recently I have been speaking to BFA students in theatre and dance majors in a signature talk, “nutrition for theatrical students,” which has been met with great feedback. Additionally, I will be speaking at Broadway Con 2022 on a shortened version of my online course “Whole Health For Performers.” 

I have been teaching college nutrition classes in-person and online since 2014, and decided to bring my experience to YOU in the comfort of your own home – no admissions application necessary!

I’m an international best-selling author!

What a crazy month this has been (also why you haven’t heard from me in a while). I was not only busy with normal life, but was in a car accident (I’m ok, but my car is not), and getting ready for a book launch!

Creating Impact: Changemakers who overcame adversity to create a positive impact in the world came out strong on Friday Oct 8th, and hit #1 best-seller in at least 6 categories in Australia, 3 in the UK, and 2 in the US (maybe more? I stopped checking at some point).

This is actually my 3rd book out in the world now. As you may know, my baby – Permission To Eat: a practical guide to working yourself out of an eating disorder during college, while celebrating the awesomeness that is you! Came out in 2019 with a bang, hitting #1 in a couple categories. But many of you don’t know about book #2, in which I was a collaborator on a college nutrition textbook! 

I’m not done writing! I love writing books, and have at least 3 more rattling around my head and computer. These next 3 are quite different; I have a novel (18K words in, and feeling overwhelmed on the process of keeping characters/settings straight), a memoir of change, and the one that will be of most interest to you: a health book for performers. 😉

Would you read it?

In the mean-time, check out Creating Impact (only $0.99 and all proceeds go to charity), and Permission To Eat. 

Both will leave you feeling empowered, and who doesn’t need more of that?