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Can miscommunication be overcome? Yes! When we name who's to blame.
Have you ever… … been misunderstood? … sent a message that was misinterpreted? … published a post on social media and later realized it...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 28, 20223 min read


When is silence golden?
To speak or not? Depending on the situation, speaking up or keeping silent will be the better choice. Both are important. Important...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 8, 20213 min read


5 lessons from a global pandemic
What do tragedies and hardships teach us? Do we come out stronger and more resilient, or are we more defeated and divided? Historical...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Sep 10, 20213 min read


How do we miscommunicate? Let me count the ways!
Miscommunication – the #1 search term bringing visitors to this website. That alone draws attention to how common it is and how much we...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 27, 20212 min read


What do you say when you don’t know what to say?
What do you say when you don't know what to say? When is silence best? When is speaking out? Now, is the time to speak out.

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jun 5, 20203 min read


It’s just a typo
You pull up in front of a school and the sign out front advertises an upcoming event as follows: Leteracy Night Dec 8th at 5:00 Would...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Nov 22, 20193 min read


Finding Common Ground for Nutrition amidst a Culture of Controversy
Would you agree we live in an increasingly polarized culture? Specifically, in the field of nutrition, polarization and controversy are...

Guest post by Rachel Baer, MS, RDN, LD
Oct 25, 20194 min read


Who is your “arch-nemesis”?
Miscommunication is the failure to communicate adequately. It occurs in a multitude of ways, including communication that is confusing,...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Oct 4, 20192 min read


Miss Perception - What does it mean?
Meet Miss Perception, also known as “Did I hear or read that correctly?” Miss Perception is a contestant in my “Mis-Communication”...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Aug 23, 20193 min read


Don’t be Mr. E
Who is Mr. E and why shouldn’t I be him? Good question. He is the guest contestant in the “ Miss Communication ” pageant. In this...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
May 10, 20193 min read


How do you craft words that work?
Communicating effectively is a challenge. Miscommunication is rampant – we misunderstand, misinterpret, misspell, mispronounce, and more....

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 12, 20192 min read


Miss Communication conquers miscommunication
Have you ever been misunderstood? Or misinterpreted? Have you ever relayed a message with a mistake or a misprint? Have you ever...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Apr 6, 20192 min read


Would you like to conquer miscommunication?
Have your messages ever been misunderstood or misinterpreted? Have you ever received a text or an email and weren’t quite sure how to...

Barbara Mayfield, MS, RDN, LD, FAND
Jan 18, 20193 min read
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