71: How to get non-diet messages into the media

Heather Irvine is the former Food and Nutrition editor at Runner's World, now a freelance journalist (and fellow new mom!). We exchange real talk about why diet messages are so prevalent in all forms of media, what people are drawn to, and how publications perpetuate this cycle. She provides tips to freelance writers about how to combat the nonstop diet-focused articles, how to get published, and best practices for writing, pitching, and interviewing. Heather shares her experience with an eating disorder in college, how she got her Runner's World job, and what she's doing now!  Follow and support Heather Irvine's work: @RunsonFuel (Twitter and Instagram) LMK: What ideas to you have for sharing and spreading a non-diet message? What creative collaborations could we get into together? Is there someone working at a national publication that you want me to chat with here on the podcast?  [email protected]   Check out dietitian Whitney Bateson’s digital strategy business for dietitians, and schedule your FREE 30 minute call with Whitney: whitneybateson.com/rdrealtalk Starting soon: Fit Fueling—an e-course that combines intuitive eating practices with sports nutrition for active women Have you left a review on iTunes yet? If not, please do! Click here and tap the stars. Are you new to Intuitive Eating? Listen to my 10-episode Intuitive Eating series, which dives into each of the 10 principles. Want to work together? Book your free intro call! And, last but not least, the Patreon page! Support RD Real Talk, and get access to the now-exclusive coaching episodes, by supporting the show. You can start with $1!