103 Someone Disagrees With Your Clinical Opinion Online: What Do You Do

Have you ever shared something online… felt really good about it… and then bam — someone disagrees with you in the comments?It’s not something we’re ever trained for as clinicians, is it? One minute you’re confidently sharing evidence-based advice, and the next you’re questioning whether you should delete the post, explain yourself, or just quietly retreat and play it safe next time.In this episode, I’m sharing a real story from my own nutrition business — the post that sparked a wave of negative comments (and nearly knocked my confidence)… but also became my highest-performing piece of content.We’ll talk about how to handle criticism without spiralling, why disagreement online isn’t a sign you’ve done something wrong, and how leaning into slightly more polarising content can actually grow your audience, strengthen your authority, and attract the right clients to your business.If you’ve ever held back from saying what you really think because you’re worried about what people might say… this one’s for you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why getting negative comments online is a normal part of growing your visibility  How criticism can knock your confidence (and what to do instead of spiralling)  The key mindset shift from NHS clinician to confident business owner  Why disagreement doesn’t mean your clinical opinion is wrong  What actually happened when one of my posts received backlash (and why it went viral)  How polarising content can increase your reach, trust, and authority  The difference between being controversial vs. being clear in your stance  Simple ways to start creating stronger, more opinion-led content this week  A practical content exercise to help you stand out (without overthinking it)💬 DM me the word ACCELERATE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansinbusiness/ If you’re ready to feel more confident showing up online, attract clients consistently, and build a business that actually works around your life… that’s exactly what we do inside Accelerate.I'd love to hear from you, click the link to 'text' the show directly Lets keep in touch!Website:  https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansinbusiness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dietitiansinbusinessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheClinicPodcast FREE Workbook - The Master PlanDiscover the 22 steps you need to take (in the right order) to build a successful business so you can earn enough to live the freedom lifestyle you dream of. https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/master-plan Work with me:Business Coaching: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/mastermindSarah AI: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/offers/AYjozgYc/Book a discovery call: https://thechildrensnutritionist.as.me/discovery