The Broadway Dietitian^TM

Sports Nutrition: A Handbook For Professionals, 7th Ed. Sports and Human Performance Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Editor-in-chief: Melissa L Brown, PhD, RD, CSSD, LD; Assistant editor: Hope Barkoukis, PhD, RDN, LD, FAND

– Expert Comment (book): “Actors and Musicians,” (p. 661-662).

It Depends Podcast, Dr. Joy Zelikovsky

– Aug 2025 “Cue the spotlight: eating disorder recovery in the arts”

Model RE:Defined Podcast, Holly Barrett

– June 2025

Off Book with Fallon Podcast

– Feb 2025 “Fueling Your Body As A Performer”

Dancing Through It All Podcast

– Jan 2025 “Dance & Diet | Nutrition Myths EXPOSED with The Broadway Dietitian, Libby Parker”

Making It Awkward Podcast

– Feb 2024 “Food & Body Stuff in the Spotlight and Backstage with Libby Parker and Stephanie Lexis”

OnStage Blog

– Jan 2018 Blog “Libby Parker: Making Performer’s Health Their Top Priority”

– Aug 2016  Blog “Re-Igniting My Passion For Dance As An Adult”

Backstage magazine

Health expert columnist, see my profile with links to all articles.

Expert comment:

– Jan 2022 How To Have a Healthy Relationship With Your Main Instrument: Your Body.

Broadway Body Positivity Project

– Aug 28, 2019 video “The Broadway Dietitian” interview. Nutrition and Wellness for Theatre Actors and Singers

Broadway World

– August 6, 2023 “Performer Body Image Coaching & Support Group Led by The Broadway Dietitian Now Open for Fall Cohort”

The Monitor – Marymount Manhattan College

– April 2023, “Libby Parker: The Broadway Dietitian Making a Difference”

Beltline To Broadway podcast

– April 2021 video The Broadway Dietitian Talks Body Positivity, Body Norms, and Disordered Eating

I’m F*cking Hot Podcast

– May 2021 Intuitive eating, health at every size, and the binge/restrict cycle ft. Dietitian Libby Parker

Dr. Drama

– Aug 2020 Blog “Eating Disorders in the Theatre”

ODC

– video Dancer nutrition panel

– video Dancer Nutrition FAQs

Artist’s Strategy

– May 2022 IG Live Taking care of your body and diet as a performer

Dancing With ED, Inc.

– May 2022 IG Live Diet Culture in Community Musical Theatre

Build Up Dietitians

– May 27, 2022 FB Live What Does a Broadway Dietitian Do? Q&A

Performer Power-Up  Podcast with Meg Fry

– June 2022 Nutrition for Performers

Broadway World 

– Oct 2021 Lineup Announced for “Becoming Broadway: An Introduction To A Career in Theatre Virtual Open House

Playbill.com 

– Oct 2021 Situation and NYC Mayor’s Office Host ‘Becoming Broadway: An Introduction to a Career in Theatre’ 

Fear Less Podcast

– October 2025 “What if it’s not about food? Understanding fear and eating disorders.”

iaedp Member Share

– December 2024 “iaedp approved consultant Libby Parker”

Wisdom ‘N Wellness 

– April 2019 “Can Intuitive Eating Still Be Nutritious?”

Project Heal 

– July 2018 “New Term For Lasting Issues: Nutrichondria and Diet Culture”  

– Sept 2018 “Celebrating The Small Victories”

Recovery Warriors 

– Dec 2016 “How The Presidential Election is Affecting People With Eating Disorders”

Thrive Global 

– Sept 2021 “Tips to Prepare for Virtual Counseling Sessions”

– Aug 2017 “5 Ways To Help A Friend Who Is Struggling With Disordered Eating”  

– Aug 2019 “Why do eating disorders develop in college?”

Shoutout LA

– December 2023 Meet Libby Parker Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and Treatment Consultant

New Times 

– May 30, 2019 SLO Nutritionist Pens Advice Book for Disordered Eating in College
Muir 

-June 3, 2022 3 Ways To Nourish Your Hot Girl Summer 

Nourish SLO Blog 

– July 16, 2019 Health and Happiness: An Inside Scoop on Libby Parker

SLO Tribune 

– Jan 26 & 27, 2019 Do I have an Eating Disorder?
– Part 1: This Cal Poly Student Was In A Fight For Her Life – And She Kept It A Secret From Everyone
– Part 2: Every Meal Is A Battle

Mustang News 

– Nov 2016 “Eating Disorders At Cal Poly”

Side by Side Nutrition 

– Feb 2020 “Stories of eating disorder Recovery: Eat Foods That ‘Don’t Count’”
The Independent 

– Nov 2018 “What Happens To Your Body When You Limit Carb Intake”

OnStage Blog 

– Jan 2018 “Libby Parker: Making Performer’s Health Their Top Priority”

805 Living Magazine 

– Jan/Feb 2017 Interview for “A Healthy Resolve”
(​see pages 22 and 67 of the digital edition)

Porch 

– Jan 2022 “Creating Healthy Eating Habits From Home – Tips From The Experts“

Fad Free Nutrition Blog

– Nov 2020 Permission To Eat made the “15 Best Intuitive Eating Books to Heal Your Relationship with Food & Body” 

The Diabetes Council 

– Aug 2017 “53 Experts share tips and strategies to stop binge eating” (Scroll to #15)

Insider 

– Aug 2018 “People are Trying the Military Diet to Lose Weight Fast – Here’s Why Expert’s Say They Don’t Recommend It.”

Stars Insider – Jan 2018 “Dietitians Warn Against The Following Food Trends.”

Shape 

– Jan 2018 “Are Instagram Food Trends Destroying Your Diet?”
– Feb 2018 “Is The Keto Diet Bad For You?” (spoiler: yes!)
​- Aug 2018 “Why Eating More Might Actually Be The Secret To Losing Weight.” (not in love with the slant this article took, but my quote is correct)

Women’s Health 

– Jan 2018 “6 Foods You Should Quit Buying Right Now, According to Nutritionists”

Upstate Parent 

– Jan 2018 “Get Your Food and Fitness Habits on Track With Advice From Experts.”
​PopSugar 

– March 2018 “Why I Don’t Learn My Weight At The Doctor’s, And Why You Don’t Have To Either.”

Thrive Works 

– May 2018 “Why Should I Try Online Counseling?”

Prevention Magazine 

– Feb 2018 “5 Myths about Lemon Water You Need To Know”

Laugh It Off Podcast 

– July 2021  Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and Giving Yourself Permission To Eat

Fraternity Foodie Podcast

– Ep. 115 What tools can college students use to break up with their eating disorder?

Women Making Waves

– Let’s Talk about it – body image

Sweat With Soph Podcast 

– #NoFilter event recording

Fearless Practitioners 

– Aug 20, 2019 Episode 39 Permission To Eat and Be You in Your Practice

– Aug 11, 2021 Episode 128 Incorporating Your Passions Into Your Group Practice

KPRL Public Radio 

– Nov 26, 2019 Sound Off (start at 34:40)

Consumed 

– Aug 26, 2019 Season 2 Libby Parker

Polycast 

– Sept 24, 2019  Libby Parker

Broadway BoPo 

– Aug 28, 2019 “The Broadway Dietitian” Interview. Nutrition and Wellness for Theatre Actors and Singers 

KCBX Public Radio 

– Feb 25, 2019 Eating Disorders & Mental Health On College Campuses 

School Nutrition Dietitian Podcast 

– Dec 11, 2019  Episode 23 Fighting Disordered Eating With Evidence Based Nutrition

Conscious Life Space Guru 

– April 2019 Episode 10 The Invisible Diseases We Classify As Eating Disorders

Ignite Her Fire Podcast 

– Oct 2018 Episode 35 Not Your Average Nutritionist

ABC news TV segment

– Aug 2018 “Are Social Media Food Photos Ruining Your Diet?” “How Social Media Could Be Wrecking Your Diet” and “Food Photos Ruin Diets” (misquote – certified nutrition specialist is NOT what I said. Look for Registered Dietitians!)