Hi Reader!

OK so I have some news. Big news. The kind I've been trying to keep to myself for way too long…and anyone who knows me knows that is not my strong suit. 😄

I wrote a book. My second book. And I am equal parts thrilled, terrified, and ready.

I can't share the title just yet but here's what I can tell you: I wrote it for every health professional who has ever known exactly what to say and still felt like no one was really listening. It's about showing up as the expert you already are. Owning your story. Making media work for you instead of the other way around. Not by speaking louder, but by speaking smarter. Everything I've spent 30+ years learning on both sides of the microphone, in one place, for you.

If you've taken my course, How to Work With Media and Make Media Work for You, you've already had a taste. This goes deeper. More personal. More everything.

And you -- this community -- are the first people I'm telling.

When it's available to buy, the first 100 people who purchase a copy and send me proof of purchase will receive a special companion workbook as my thank you for being here from the beginning.

Want to be at the very top of that list? Hit reply and send me a 📖. That's it. I'll know exactly what it means.

With so much warmth (and yes, butterflies),

Bon

P.S. Know someone who's ready to take up more space in their field? Forward this to them or send them straight to bonnietaubdix.kit.com/d4132ece48 to join this community. They'll thank you. 😊

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Bonnie's Bites:

What "Healthy Eating" Actually Means in 2026

(And Why That's Complicated)

Not a week goes by without a new study, a trending diet, or a viral post telling people how to eat. And yet, somehow, people seem more confused about food than ever.

Here's what I keep coming back to: "healthy eating" has never been a fixed target. It shifts with the science, yes, but it also shifts with culture, economics, and access. What's considered a superfood this year might be the villain of next year's headlines. So instead of chasing the moving target, here are a few things that have held steady:

Eating patterns matter more than individual foods. No single meal makes or breaks your health. What you do consistently over time is what counts. This is worth repeating to clients who are drowning in guilt over one dinner.

Plants are still winning. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains. The research on these has been remarkably consistent across decades and across different dietary philosophies. When in doubt, add a plant.

Stress and sleep are nutrition issues too. You can eat a textbook-perfect diet and still struggle if you're chronically sleep-deprived or running on cortisol. Food doesn't exist in a vacuum.

The most sustainable diet is the one a person will actually follow. This sounds obvious, but it still gets lost in translation. Rigid perfection almost always loses to flexible consistency.

What I want for you, whether you're a health professional or just someone trying to feed yourself and your family well, is less noise and more trust. Trust in the fundamentals. Trust in your own body and enough media literacy to know when a headline is trying to sell you something vs. actually inform you.

You Asked:

I'm a dietitian who's been doing clinical work for years, and I'm finally starting to pitch myself to media. But I feel like I have two audiences now and I don't know how to speak to both. My patients need practical advice. Journalists need soundbites. How do I find one voice that works for both?

I Answered:

This is one of the most common tensions I see in media training, and I have good news: you don't actually need two different voices. You need one voice with two different entry points.

Think about what makes your clinical communication effective. You probably don't talk to patients in jargon. You translate. You use analogies. You meet them where they are. That's exactly what good media communication looks like, too.

The difference is structure. With a patient, you have time to build context. With a journalist, you have about 15 seconds before they move on. So, the skill isn't changing your voice -- it's learning to lead with your landing. Start with the point. Then add the context. In clinical settings, we often do it the other way around.

A few things that help:

Write your three core messages. These are the things you want every audience to walk away knowing. When you're talking to a patient, you'll expand on them. When you're talking to a reporter, you'll distill them. But they're the same messages.

Practice the elevator version. Take your most important clinical insight and say it out loud in 20 seconds or less. Not dumbed down … condensed. There's a big difference.

Borrow from both worlds. The best media sources I know sound like someone you'd trust with your health, not someone performing expertise for a camera. Your clinical background is your credibility. Let it show.

One voice. Two volumes. That's the goal.

What Happens to Your Cholesterol When You Do Resistance Training

We talk a lot about food and cholesterol. Oats, olive oil, omega-3s. But what about what you do -- not just what you eat?

My latest piece for EatingWell digs into the relationship between resistance training and cholesterol levels and the findings might surprise you. Lifting weights (or any form of resistance exercise) does more than build muscle. It can shift your lipid profile in meaningful ways, and the mechanism is more interesting than you'd think.

If you have clients asking about cholesterol management beyond medication and diet, this one is worth sharing with them.

​👉 Read the full article on EatingWell​

Top 90 Nutrition Influencers on Instagram in 2026

I was recently named one of the Top 90 Nutrition Influencers on Instagram in 2026 by Feedspot.

I'll be honest, "influencer" is not a word I'd use to describe myself because of the negative connotation it's taken on these days. I'm a dietitian, a media trainer, a writer, and apparently someone who has been showing up on Instagram long enough that it counts for something. 😄

But in all seriousness, I'm grateful. This community, including you, is a big part of why I do what I do. If you're not following me yet on Instagram, come find me at @bonnietaubdix and @BTDmedia.
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A Recent Episode of Media Savvy with Bonnie Taub-Dix Podcast:

From Sidewalks to Soundbites:

How Maya Feller Makes Media Meaningful for Everyone

What does it actually take to build a media presence that feels as real as it is impactful?

In this episode, I sit down with Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, a nationally recognized nutrition expert, author of Eating from Our Roots, and a familiar face on national television. Maya shares how she got her start in media, what it's really like behind the scenes of major TV appearances, and how she prepares to deliver clear, confident messages under pressure.

She also opens up about balancing expertise with vulnerability, using storytelling to connect with audiences, and the story behind her creative "Ask a Dietitian" series, as well as how taking nutrition conversations to the streets changed the way she communicates with the public.

Whether you're pitching your first story or stepping onto a bigger stage, this one will leave you thinking differently about how you show up, speak up, and connect.

​👉 Listen to Media Savvy with Bonnie Taub-Dix on your favorite podcast channel​

​🎬 Watch on YouTube​

What I'm Reading:​

​Why Is Everyone Talking About Fiber?​

​You've already stopped using plastic straws. Here's how to cut more plastic from your life.​

​Is Protein or Fiber More Important? Dietitians Reveal Which to Prioritize​

One More Thing:

I've been thinking about the moment right before you do something that feels big.

Not the moment after, when you know how it went. The moment just before, when you have no idea.

I don't think there's one word for that feeling ... that mix of terrified and exhilarated all at once. But I personally have felt it right before a major TV interview.

Has there been a moment like that for you lately? Something you did or said or sent that felt a little scary and so right at the same time?

Hit reply. I read every one.

Until next time...

💥 NEWS FLASH 💥 : If we haven't personally connected -- let's do it! Send a DM to @bonnietaubdix and @BTDmedia on Instagram if you have any questions about how I can help you or... just hit REPLY to this email!​

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