ANIEMEA-P-GB-202502601 (V2) | January 2026
Authors:
Ro Huntriss
Sophie Medlin
Publish Date:
June 2024 | 31 min
Abstract:
In this podcast, Sophie Medlin speaks to Ro Huntriss, dietitian and social media influencer, about her journey into social media. Ro will share her thoughts about different channels and ways of communicating, as well as benefits and challenges from using social media as a professional career. Don’t miss out the opportunity to learn about it and listen here!
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn about how to leverage social media for professional networking and how to effectively build and maintain professional connections online.
Describe the key current social media platforms and how to choose the right one for your professional practice.
Learn practical techniques and practice for using social media and strategies for managing conflicts that may arise online.
AUTHOR(S) BIO
RO HUNTRISS
Ro Huntriss is a Registered Dietitian with over 12 years working in a variety of settings including the NHS, private and commercial sectors. Ro created her first Instagram account (@DietitianRo) in 2018 and her second (@Fertility.Dietitian.UK) in 2020. Ro has leveraged her social media presence to secure brand deals, consultancy work, a book deal, create an online fertility nutrition business and establish strong networks with patients and professionals alike. Ro was entitled Social Media Influencer of the Year by the British Dietetic Association in 2022 for her work on @fertility.dietitian.uk.
SOPHIE MEDLIN
Sophie Medlin is a well-recognised colorectal dietitian and director of CityDietitians. Sophie worked in the NHS before moving into academia and she now runs her clinic, does consultancy work in industry and works with the media. Sophie is known for her role on Channel 4’s flagship gut health programme Know Your Sh*t where she led the clinical team in diagnosing and managing bowel disorders.
