As a public speaker for eating disorders, Libby is able to connect with a wider theatre audience using engaging anecdotes, easy to digest information, and a compelling program that performers and those struggling with bulimia, anorexia, and other eating disorders will understand and process. Her work in theatre gives her a stage presence that helps connect with others to help create healthier lifestyles and start the process for eating disorder recovery.
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Stephanie L.
February 3, 2026Libby was a speaker for 2 of my virtual events for Broadway Body Positivity Project. Libby is a true expert in her niche of dietetics and nutrition for theatre performance. She has an ease and confidence in her ability to educate others in a way that is easily digestible (no pun intended). Libby creates a space and inviting space for curious minds in which there are no wrong questions.
Hired as: Industry Expert, Motivational Speaker
Price range: Starts at $1,000
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 180 minutes
Libby Parker, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS-C is an international best-selling author, and Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian and Consultant based in New York City. Her book, Permission To Eat, guides readers through eating disorder recovery with education and action steps she uses with private clients.
Libby’s niche is in helping stage performers optimize their health and nutrition like the athletes they are – through weight-neutral evidence-based science. Because of her background in musical theatre, Libby has unique insight into the challenges, struggles, thoughts, and behaviors of those working in the theatre world. She is currently working on an additional book and college curriculum on maintaining research-supported optimum health for stage performers.
As a public speaker for eating disorders, Libby is able to connect with a wider theatre audience using engaging anecdotes, easy to digest information, and a compelling program that performers and those struggling with bulimia, anorexia, and other eating disorders will understand and process. Her work in theatre gives her a stage presence that helps connect with others to help create healthier lifestyles and start the process for eating disorder recovery.
I use a macbook air (USB-C port).
In-person presentations:
- Presentation Screen /projector set-up
- Cord to connect the computer to the projector
- I can bring my computer, or provide a macbook with internet access
- wifi
- Podium to have laptop on
- Microphone (if large audience/room) with sound tech
Motivational Speaker
