Leanne Ward Nutrition

154. Q&A: "GLP-1 Supplements" vs Ozempic: What They Can (and Can’t) Do, Plus 9 Nutrition Questions Answered

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +1000

In today’s Q&A episode, I’m answering your most common nutrition questions straight from my Instagram DMs, including one that has come up again and again lately:

What’s the difference between "GLP-1 supplements" and medications like Ozempic?

GLP-1 is everywhere right now, from prescription medications through to powders and supplements that claim to “support GLP-1 levels”. In this episode, I unpack what GLP-1 is, how prescription GLP-1 medications work, and what it actually means when a supplement is described as supporting GLP-1 in the body.

Alongside that, I’m answering nine other listener questions covering calorie deficits, hunger, pre-workout snacks, creatine for strength and cognition, fibre intake, alcohol risk, and how to talk to teens about the current “skinny” trend online.

Inside this episode:

Where to start when learning about calories without becoming obsessed with numbers
Managing hunger in a calorie deficit, even when protein is high
Is a protein coffee + banana an effective pre-workout snack?
Creatine basics, if you stop taking it, do you lose your gains?
Higher-dose creatine for sleep deprivation and cognitive stress
"GLP-1 supplements" vs medications, what’s the difference?
Talking to teens about body image and fuelling vs under-fuelling
The best types of nuts and nut butters for gut health
Alcohol as a Class 1 carcinogen, what that actually means for real-world risk
Low energy in a calorie deficit, why “moderate” on paper can feel aggressive in practice
How to increase your fibre intake without tracking

If you enjoy these Q&A style episodes, please share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @leannewardnutrition so I know to do more.

This episode provides general educational commentary on nutrition and GLP-1 pathways and does not assess the regulatory compliance or performance of any specific product.

153. How to Really Read Food Labels, Beat Marketing Lies & Shop Smarter (with Jess Burvill)

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:33:43 +1000

Today we’re cutting through supermarket confusion, food marketing BS, and everyday label myths so you can shop confidently and without overwhelm.

In this episode you’ll learn:

🛒 Why food labels confuse us — decode what really matters on pack vs what is just hype
📊 The smart way to read labels — look at ingredients AND the nutrition panel together, not separately
🚫 Marketing traps explained — “natural,” “no added sugar,” “high protein” and other claims that don’t always mean what you think
⭐ Health Star Rating truth bomb — when it’s useful and when it misleads
📱 Why food scanner apps may mis-score products — and what to focus on instead
🧠 Seed oils and ultra-processed foods — what the evidence says and why context matters
💡 Budget-friendly shopping hacks — choose quality without spending more
🧘‍♀️ One mindset shift to cut overwhelm — a simple framework to make confident decisions every shop

Why this matters

Most of us have stood in the supermarket aisle feeling unsure which product is “healthy.” Products are marketed with health halos and buzzwords that can mislead even the savviest shopper. This episode gives you practical ways to interpret labels and make choices that align with your goals — quickly and without stress.

Guest bio

Jess Burvill is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and evidence-based nutrition educator behind @dailyservenutrition on Instagram, where she translates label logic and marketing messaging into simple, science-backed guidance.

Instagram: @dailyservenutrition — evidence-based, myth-free nutrition and food comparisons.

Brought to you by Garmin

Today’s episode is proudly supported by Garmin. The new Garmin Venu 4 helps you train smarter and recover better with advanced sleep coaching, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, on-wrist coaching, lifestyle logging for caffeine, alcohol and stress, over 80 sports apps, mindfulness tools, a built-in LED flashlight, and multi-day battery life. Learn more at garmin.com.au.

152. Sauna Science: How Heat Supercharges Recovery, Heart Health & Longevity (with Professor Julien Périard)

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Heat therapy is having a moment — but what actually happens inside your body in a sauna, and how should you use it for real benefits?

Professor Julien Périard (environmental and exercise physiology, University of Canberra) joins Leanne to break down the science in plain English — from cardiovascular gains and heat-shock proteins to hydration, safety and exactly “how hot, how long, how often”.

In this episode

What heat does to your body: core temp, skin blood flow, sweating, heart rate, blood pressure and why it can feel like light–moderate cardio
Recovery & performance: why athletes pair training with post-exercise heat, benefits for injury deloading and potential muscle-preserving effects
Cardiovascular & longevity research: what large Finnish cohorts suggest about frequency and risk reduction, and what’s still emerging for women and older adults
Heat-shock proteins 101: cellular stress responses, inflammation control, mitochondrial pathways and why regular exposure “primes” your system
Mental health & sleep: endorphins, cortisol trends and why many people feel calmer post-session (plus why benefits are individual)
Practical guidelines: dry vs wet sauna and hot-water immersion; beginner ramp-up; intermittent sets; safe exit strategies; standing up slowly to avoid dizziness
Hydration that actually works: simple sweat-loss math and when to add electrolytes (replace ~125–150% of loss)
Who should be cautious: cardiovascular disease, certain medications, kidney issues and pregnancy — plus what recent research and guidance say (always check with your doctor)
Frequency that moves the needle: what “a few times per week” means in real life, and how consistency drives adaptation over 8–10+ weeks; why sporadic use = minimal long-term impact

About my guest

Professor Julien Périard is a leading researcher in environmental and exercise physiology at the University of Canberra’s Research Institute for Sport & Exercise. Explore his work:

X/Twitter: @DrJPeriard
University profile (UC RISE)

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151. Women’s Health Unlocked: Gut, Bloating, Hormones & Energy with Dietitian Kylie Ivanir

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Feeling tired, puffy, or just “not yourself”? In this practical, no-fluff chat, Leanne sits down with dietitian Kylie Ivanir (Within Nutrition) to demystify women’s biggest pain points: low energy, stubborn bloating, hormone chaos, and mood dips — and how your gut sits at the centre of it all.

What you’ll learn

Why exhaustion hangs on even when you’re “doing everything right” — and how blood sugar, inflammation, iron status, stress load, sleep, and the gut all interact.
Bloating, decoded: is it food, hormones, or stress? Simple self-assessment steps, plus the food-mood-symptom diary that makes consults far more effective.
Gut first, not restriction first: the add-in approach (plant diversity, gentle fibre progression, movement) versus over-elimination — and why ultra-processed “high-fibre” bars can backfire.
Food intolerance tests: why online IgG “sensitivity” panels aren’t evidence-based and can lead to unnecessary restriction; what to do instead.
Gut–brain in real life: how microbes, metabolites and your vagus nerve influence mood, stress, and sleep — and small daily habits that actually move the needle.
Alcohol and women’s health: realistic harm-reduction strategies that protect sleep, hormones and the microbiome.
“Balance your hormones” (but what does that mean?): cutting through buzzwords, cycles, life stages, and the cortisol rhythm that sets the tone for everything else.

Why this episode matters

Conflicting advice online keeps women stuck. This conversation pairs relatable lived experience with science-grounded steps you can implement today — no extremes required.

Resources & links

Kylie Ivanir (Within Nutrition): Website | Instagram

If this helped you

Follow the show, share this episode with a friend who’s struggling with energy or gut symptoms, and leave a quick review — it really helps more women find evidence-based guidance.

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150. Nutrition for ADHD + Simple Lifestyle Shifts That Work

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +1000

ADHD is one of the most misunderstood conditions — especially in women. In this episode, I’m joined by dietitian and ADHD advocate Kiah Paetz, who not only supports clients with ADHD but also lives with it herself. Together, we unpack how food, lifestyle, and mindset can impact focus, energy, and overall wellbeing.

You’ll learn:

How ADHD affects eating habits — from forgetting to eat to impulsive snacking
The truth about elimination diets and whether cutting sugar, gluten or dairy really helps
Key nutrients like omega-3s, iron, vitamin D and magnesium that support brain health
Simple meal planning strategies to make balanced eating less overwhelming
The role of sleep, movement, and screen time in managing ADHD symptoms
Why self-compassion is just as important as nutrition when it comes to thriving with ADHD

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, suspect you might have it, or just want to better understand how food and lifestyle shape brain health, this episode is packed with practical tips you can start using today.

Connect with Kiah:

• Instagram: @nutritionbykiah

• Website & consults: nutritionbykiah.com

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149. Clarity, Confidence & Control Through Perimenopause & Menopause, with Dr Niamh Leonard

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Hot flushes might get all the headlines — but perimenopause and menopause are about so much more. From sudden weight changes and stubborn belly fat to creeping cholesterol, mood shifts, brain fog, and restless nights, this stage of life can feel confusing and overwhelming.

To cut through the noise, I’m joined by Dr Niamh Leonard (@mymenopausedoctor), a Perth-based GP and member of the Australian Menopause Society who specialises in women’s health and hormones. Together, we unpack what’s really happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause — and how you can take back control of your health.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

The real definitions of perimenopause and menopause (and how early symptoms can start)
Why weight, cholesterol, gut issues and brain fog change so dramatically in midlife
How to know if symptoms are hormonal or something else
The latest evidence on hormone therapy — including breast cancer risk myths, compounded hormones, and body-identical options
Which blood tests and health checks matter most after 40
The crucial role of bone health, strength training, and nutrition for long-term vitality
How to advocate for yourself if your symptoms are dismissed by doctors

Whether you’re in the thick of it now or preparing for the years ahead, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and practical strategies to feel more in control.

Dr Niamh also shares where you can connect with her for consultations and resources, including @mymenopausedoctor on Instagram.

This episode is packed with evidence-based wisdom and compassionate advice — so you can navigate midlife with strength, resilience, and support.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting today’s episode.

Leanne uses the new Vivoactive 6 smartwatch to track her sleep, stress, energy, workouts and menstrual cycle — all from her wrist. With personalised insights like Body Battery™ and smart wake alarms, it’s a powerful way to tune into your body, not just your to-do list.

148. The Alcohol Episode: How It Affects Your Health, Hormones, Habits & Social Life

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +1000

Ever wondered what alcohol is really doing to your body, your hormones, and your headspace?

In this episode, Leanne is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Sally Hunt, a leading expert in women’s mental health and alcohol use. Together, they unpack why alcohol feels helpful in the moment—but quietly undermines sleep, mood, motivation, and long-term well-being.

Whether you’re doing Dry July, rethinking your weeknight wine, or just curious about alcohol-free options, this episode will give you clarity, compassion, and practical strategies to make choices you actually feel good about.

We cover:

How alcohol affects sleep, anxiety, hormones, and perimenopause symptoms
Why women often drink to cope (not just to socialise)
The truth about “moderate drinking” and why there’s no truly safe level
How to handle social pressure without awkwardness
Why just one or two drinks can impact recovery, energy and weight
What to expect in your first 2–4 weeks alcohol-free
The psychology of habit change—and how to make alcohol-free living feel empowering, not restrictive

Plus, Leanne shares how she’s personally cutting back, and why Edenvale’s non-alcoholic wines have become her go-to for dinner parties, wind-down rituals, and weekend celebrations.

🍇 Episode Sponsor

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🎧 Why You Should Listen Now

🔍 For first‑time listeners: Cut through alcohol marketing myths with evidence-based insight
🌱 For loyal fans: Deepen your toolkit with expert strategies on sleep, stress, perimenopause & habit change
🚀 For wellness seekers: Optimize hormone balance, mood resilience, mental clarity & long-term health

Ready to press pause on alcohol and pivot to more energy, focus and hormone harmony? This episode is for you.

147. Living with Crohn’s or Colitis: Real Talk, Nutrition Tips & What Most People Get Wrong

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:39:56 +1000

Gut issues aren’t always IBS — and for those living with Crohn’s or Colitis, there’s so much more beneath the surface.

In this episode, Leanne sits down with dietitian and Crohn’s warrior Eloise Turner for a practical, compassionate deep dive into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Together, they unpack:

The key differences between Crohn’s, Colitis, and IBS
The emotional toll of misdiagnosis and food fear
What flares and remissions really feel like
How nutrition, lifestyle and medication work together
Emerging research around emulsifiers and fibre tolerance
What every Aussie should know about the “Can’t Wait” card

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or supporting a loved one, this episode will give you clarity, understanding and real-life tools to navigate gut health.

Thanks to Garmin for supporting today’s episode.

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👉 Find Eloise on Instagram @ibddietitianeloise for more gut-friendly tips and support.

146. Balancing Hormones Naturally: Dr. Jolene Brighten on Women’s Health, Nutrition & Menopause

Sun, 25 May 2025 06:00:00 +1000

In this empowering episode of The Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, Leanne sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten—a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and best-selling author of Beyond the Pill and Is This Normal—to delve into the intricate world of women’s hormonal health.

Key Topics Discussed:

The profound impact of diet and lifestyle choices on hormonal balance
Top foods that support women’s hormonal health
Effective strategies to reduce cortisol and manage stress
Understanding heavy periods: underlying causes and solutions
The truth about heavy metals in tampons and their health implications
Navigating joint pain during menopause and the role of inflammation

Why You Should Listen:

Dr. Brighten combines her extensive knowledge in chemistry, nutrition science, and clinical nutrition to provide evidence-based insights that are both practical and transformative. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of menopause, seeking to understand your body’s signals, or aiming to optimize your hormonal health, this episode offers invaluable guidance.

Connect with Dr. Jolene Brighten:

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145. Smart Nutrition & Training for Women: Fasted Workouts, Post-Exercise Recovery & More with Dr. Stacy Sims

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:16:03 +1000

In today’s episode of Leanne Ward Nutrition, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Stacy Sims, a pioneer in female physiology and performance. A lot has happened since she first joined the podcast almost five years ago, and in this follow-up, we’re diving deep into the latest science on how women can train, fuel, and recover smarter—whether you’re in your prime, perimenopausal, or navigating post-baby life.

We’ll cover:

Fasted Training for Women: Why it may not be the best strategy for fat loss and how a small amount of protein can improve your workout.
Pre-Exercise Nutrition: Why protein is key for everyone, not just those in perimenopause or menopause.
Creatine: Why this powerhouse supplement should be a go-to for women of all ages and life stages.
Post-Workout Recovery: The importance of getting nutrients within the ideal window for optimal results.
Magnesium, Collagen & Adaptogens: Supplements that can help with everything from better sleep to joint health.
Saunas and Cold Plunges: When to use heat for performance and metabolic benefits—and why they work differently for women.

Dr. Stacy shares evidence-based insights that will empower you to train and recover like a pro, using science to optimize your body’s natural rhythms. Whether you’re a busy mum, a gym-goer, or working through hormonal changes, this episode is packed with actionable tips for feeling your best.

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144. The Future of Food Allergy Treatment: Achieving True Remission with Dr. Inderpal Randhawa

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 15:24:14 +1000

Are you or a loved one living with the constant worry of food allergies? Imagine a future where those with food anaphylaxis can achieve complete remission and enjoy life without the fear of reactions.

In this episode of The Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Inderpal Randhawa, a leading physician and inventor of groundbreaking therapies, including the Tolerance Induction Program, which is helping thousands of patients achieve remission from severe food allergies. Dr. Randhawa shares eye-opening insights into why food allergies are on the rise globally, how his team uses advanced AI to tackle allergies, and the difference between allergy desensitization and true remission.

Leanne and Dr. Randhawa delve into:

The difference between an allergy and an intolerance and why it matters
The triad of allergies, eczema, and asthma—and how they’re interconnected
Emerging research on peanut allergies and tolerance induction therapy

Plus, Leanne shares her own experience as a parent of a child with food allergies, sparking a meaningful conversation with Dr. Randhawa on the challenges faced by families worldwide.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by food allergies, offering hope and insight into the future of treatment. Share it with those you love who may benefit from these life-changing insights!

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If digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, or stubborn fat loss are keeping you from feeling your best, the Leanne Ward Nutrition Virtual Clinic is here to help. Connect with one of our eight accredited dietitians who will tailor their advice to your needs—all from the comfort of your home, with no commute or waiting rooms. Evening and weekend appointments make it easy to prioritize your health.

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143. The Discovery of the First New Vitamin Deficiency in 75 Years with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:37:33 +1000

Are you ready to learn about a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize your health? Today, we’re diving into the first new vitamin deficiency discovered in 75 years! 🧬

Leanne Ward sits down with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a renowned veterinary epidemiologist and CEO of Serafina Therapeutics, to explore a hidden vitamin—C15—that could be key to preventing chronic diseases like fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. 🐬🧠

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

🐬 How Dolphins Led to a Breakthrough Discovery: Dr. Venn-Watson shares her fascinating work with aging Navy dolphins and how they helped identify this crucial nutrient.
🧬 What is Cellular Fragility Syndrome?: Learn the symptoms, risk factors, and how it may be silently affecting 1 in 3 of us.
🍽️ How to Boost Your C15 Levels: Discover which foods—like grass-fed beef and dairy—are high in C15 and lifestyle changes that can increase your levels.
🔬 Cutting-Edge Research: Dr. Venn-Watson reveals the latest studies showing how increasing your C15 levels can help reverse chronic diseases.

Dr. Venn-Watson’s journey from helping dolphins to this human health discovery is captivating, and the insights she shares can be life-changing! 🌍✨

Why you should listen:

Actionable Takeaways: Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, inflammation, or other health challenges, you’ll walk away with practical tips to improve your diet and wellbeing.
Exclusive Insights: Learn about a new supplement that could help boost your C15 levels and support overall health.
Incredible Stories: You won’t want to miss the amazing story of how dolphins’ health led to this discovery—plus, how it’s now changing lives around the world!

👉 Listen now and share this episode with friends and family who could benefit from this game-changing information.

Links & Resources:

Learn more about the research at DiscoverC15.com
Check out the C15 supplement at Fatty15.com where you can get 10% off your first order using my code "LEANNEWARD"

Podcast Sponsor:

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142. Insulin resistance, PCOS & Ozempic with Dr Katherine Tonks

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:36:28 +1000

In this episode I welcome Dr Katherine Tonks, a specialist endocrinologist with an interest in obesity and insulin resistance.

Katherine completed a PhD looking at insulin resistance in obese and lean people. She believes that optimal care involves a team approach with the patient at the centre and to achieve this she founded Sydney Endocrinology which is the first accredited private secondary care diabetes service on the east coast of Australia.

Katherine and I discuss:

what endocrinology is;
what are the major types of endocrine diseases;
what the symptoms of insulin resistance (IR) are and how do you diagnose it;
what can we do to reverse or slow IR;
what the symptoms are of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how do you diagnose it;
the link between IR and PCOS;
how to support teens with a family history of IR;
inositol and Ozempic and other weight loss and hormonal drugs.

You can follow Kathrine (@drkatherinetonks) and Sydney Endocrinology (@sydney_endocrinology) on Instagram.

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141. Thriving Post-Partum with Trainer, Tiff Hall

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:40:51 +1000

My guest in this episode is none other than Tiff Hall, one of Australia’s most trusted fitness experts with 20 years of experience training celebrities, professional athletes and everyday women.

Tiff is renowned for her 6th Dan Taekwondo black belt and her TV roles as a Gladiator, and a trainer on The Biggest Loser. She is the author of over 11 books including Snack Power, a TEDx speaker and host of the NOVA podcast “Bounce Forward”.

She is also the Founder of MYTXO– an online fitness program dedicated to women. Check out more on Tiff's Instagram.

On today’s episode, Tiff and I chat about:

the post-partum period and how long it lasts;
the biggest challenges in it;
whether exercise is important and which ones to start with;
Tiff’s top tips for busy mums;
her advice on losing weight in the post-partum period; and
her advice for overwhelmed mums to help them thrive in the first-year post birth?

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The Venu® 3S is built for how you move, it can track pushes and offers built-in workouts designed for wheelchair users.

With up to 10 days of battery life in smart watch mode, Venu® 3S fitness smartwatch is able to give you a more complete picture of your health.

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140. All About Endometriosis with Accredited Practising Dietitian, Erika Hung

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:44:33 +1000

In this episode, I chat with the Accredited Practising Dietitian from The Lifestyle Dietitian, Erika Hung.

Erika is a Sydney-based dietitian who specialises in gut health and women's health. She loves nothing more than supporting her clients to reach their health goals and feel their best through delicious food and sustainable diet and lifestyle changes.

In the episode, Erika and I discuss:

what endometritis is and how it is diagnosed;
strong evidenced based nutritional recommendations for endometritis;
anti-inflammatory eating for endometritis;
supplements, probiotics for endometritis; and
cutting out gluten, dairy or coffee for endometritis management.

If you’d like to get in touch with Erika, please visit The Lifestyle Dietitian and follow her on Instagram.

Use the code WOMENSHEALTH20 to receive 20% of The Lifestyle Dietitian e-book: The Mediterranean Diet: Beginner's Guide To Eating More Mediterranean.

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With 30+ sports apps, animated workouts and a Garmin coach, you can train purposely and effectively.

The Venu® 3S is built for how you move, it can track pushes and offers built-in workouts designed for wheelchair users.

With up to 10 days of battery life in smart watch mode, Venu® 3S fitness smartwatch is able to give you a more complete picture of your health.

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139. Making friends with food with Dietitian Abbey Sissian

Mon, 20 May 2024 22:20:58 +1000

In this episode, I am joined by dietitian, Abbey Sissian to talk about how to create a healthier relationship with food.

Abbey is a credentialed eating disorder dietitian and is passionate about helping women find food freedom and eat intuitively.

In the episode, we discuss:

Abbey’s own story and past relationship with food;
what intuitive eating means;
what are some signs that you may need to improve your relationship with food;
what food freedom actually means;
how to overcome feelings of guilt or anxiety around food;
how to keep our favourite foods in the house without eating them all in one sitting; and
Abbey’s take home message for our listeners to make friends with food.

If you would like to learn more, check out Abbey's Making Friends With Food course. It is a 4 week online food freedom course that teaches women how to overcome restriction, tune into their hunger and fullness cues, challenge their food fears, decrease overeating and move towards intuitive eating.

You can find out more on Abbey's Instagram or on her website.

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With 30+ sports apps, animated workouts and a Garmin coach, you can train purposely and effectively.

The Venu® 3S is built for how you move, it can track pushes and offers built-in workouts designed for wheelchair users.

With up to 10 days of battery life in smart watch mode, Venu® 3S fitness smartwatch is able to give you a more complete picture of your health.

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138. Beat the bloat with IBS Dietitian Chelsea McCallum

Wed, 01 May 2024 21:50:42 +1000

In this episode I’m joined by IBS expert Chelsea McCallum. Chelsea is an online dietitian based in Brisbane, Australia who specialises in irritable bowel syndrome and the low FODMAP diet.

We discuss what bloating is, what’s normal vs. abnormal, when bloating might be serious health wise, what the main causes are, how can we resolve bloating and how can we fix constipation.

We also discuss gut dysbiosis, laxatives, colon cleanses and tips for bloating suffers when eating out socially. Finally, we end with supplements like probiotics and Chelsea’s top tip to improve bloating quickly.

You can learn more from Chelsea on her website and Instagram.

Garmin Venu 3S

This episode is brought to you by Venu® 3S, Garmin’s latest hybrid smartwatch that is the perfect blend of function and style.

With 30+ sports apps, animated workouts and a Garmin coach, you can train purposely and effectively.

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137. Your questions answered by Leanne!

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:21:46 +1000

I get asked similar things all the time on social media so I put it to you guys on my Instagram stories to ask me some questions to answer on the podcast. In this episode I answer some of the most frequent and popular questions from my amazing audience.

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136. Fussy Eating Q and A with Paediatric Dietitian, Anna Ritan

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:37:58 +1000

In this episode, I welcome back Anna Ritan: an Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Nutritionist with over 12 years experience.

Anna specialises in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education and is also the creator of Nourish Little Lives.

This episode is the second part of a 2-part series with Anna. The previous episode is all about fussy eating in toddlers and children and this episode is a Q&A section from our listeners.

If you would like to learn more about Anna, visit her Instagram.

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135. Toddlers and Fussy Eating with Paediatric Dietitian, Anna Ritan

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:59:23 +1000

In this episode, I welcome back Anna Ritan: an Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Nutritionist with over 12 years experience.

Anna specialises in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education and is also the creator of Nourish Little Lives.

This episode is the first part of a 2-part series with Anna. This first episode is all about fussy eating in toddlers and children and the next episode is a Q&A section from our listeners.

If you would like to learn more about Anna, visit her Instagram.

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134. The Low Down on Low Carbs and Sports Nutrition, with Professor Louise Burke

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:38:30 +1000

In this episode, I chat with Professor Louise Burke.

Louise is a sports dietitian with 40 years of experience in the education and counselling of elite athletes. She worked at the Australian Institute of Sport for 30 years, first as Head of Sports Nutrition and then as Chief of Nutrition Strategy. She was the team dietitian for the Australian Olympic Teams for the 1996-2012 Summer Olympic Games. Her publications include over 400 papers in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, and the authorship or editorship of several textbooks on sports nutrition. I hope that you all can appreciate the amazing talent that Louise brings to our episode today where we chat all about the “low down on low carbs”.

You can follow Louise on X @louisemburke.

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133. Women’s Health & Our Pelvic Floor, with Advanced Practice Physiotherapist Jessica Jenkins

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:51:05 +1000

In this episode, I chat all things pelvic floor with Jess Jenkins.

Jess is an advanced practice physiotherapist in pelvic health, a clinical & fitness pilates instructor and an antenatal and postnatal pilates course educator

Jess treat’s a range of conditions including all pelvic floor disorders in both women and men, pregnancy-related conditions, and musculoskeletal injuries. Her special interest is anything prenatal or post natal and female pelvic pain.

In today’s episode, Jess and I chat:

the pelvic floor;
the impact pregnancy has on a women’s body;
the 6-week post-natal check;
Kegel exercises;
ab separation;
prolapses;
urinary incontinence; and
constipation.

You can follow Jess on Instagram @the.mama.physio and find more information on her website.

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132. Eat like an athlete, with Advanced Sports Dietitian Simone Austin

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:31:30 +1000

In this episode, I chat with accredited practising dietitian and advanced sports dietitian, Simone Austin.

Simone's résumé speaks for itself:

she is the Chief Health Officer at healthylife;
she has 30+ years experience working in elite sport with some of Australia’s most successful sporting teams (the Australian Men’s Cricket Team, the Hawthorn AFL Club, the Melbourne Storm NRL team, the Melbourne City A League team etc.);
she was the president of Sports Dietitians Australia for 5 years and is currently a Dietitians Australia board member.

On today’s episode, Simone and I utilise her 30+ years experience in sports nutrition to teach everyday athletes, like you and me, how to eat and fuel and fuel.

We discuss:

pre-workout and post-workout fuelling, when is it necessary and what to eat;
how to eat to maintain energy levels during and post workout;
hydration and how much water you should be drinking;
advice for athletic kids;
our best hacks to maintain performance during exercise as well as everyday life.

You can follow Simone on Instagram @simone_austin and be sure to visit healthylife. where you can find loads of free health programs, articles written by health professionals, the Food Tracker Tool and the Living Healthy Report.

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131. Nutrition Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Accredited Practising Dietitian, Ebony Crameri

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:14:03 +1000

In this episode, I chat with accredited practising dietitian, Ebony Crameri.

Ebony has over 12 years experience as a qualified nutritionist & dietitian and a fertility & IVF nutrition expert. She has worked with hundreds of women to help them achieve their health goals, and is the perfect guest to talk us through all things Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

In this episode Ebony and I discuss:

what PCOS is and how it’s diagnosed;
what are the main PCOS symptoms doctors and health professionals look for when diagnosing PCOS;
are there different types of PCOS;
what evidenced based guidelines exist for the assessment and management of PCOS;
what lifestyle strategies can people adopt to help them with PCOS;
what common diet themes or foods tend to assist people with PCOS;
are there any supplements that are recommended for PCOS;
why is it difficult to lose weight with PCOS;
is there a connection between gut health and PCOS;

You can find out more about Ebony on her website and her Instagram.

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130. The Latest Research Behind ”Eating the Rainbow” with Melons, featuring Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:05:03 +1000

In this episode, I chat with accredited practising dietitian, Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore.

Dr Flávia has an impressive résumé:

She is a scientist, dietitian, nutritionist, researcher and entrepreneur.
As the founder and CEO of Nutrition Research Australia, she maintains her independent and credible voice on all things nutrition, health and wellbeing.
She is the co-founder of Food is Cool, where nutrition in schools is done differently.
She is a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.
Finally, Dr Flávia is an adjunct lecturer at Newcastle University and a honorary associate at the University of Sydney.

In the episode, Dr Flávia and I chat about:

why fruits and vegetables are so important in our diet;
the latest statistics on fruit and vegetable consumption;
the recommended serves for fruits and vegetables;
the world first "Eating the Rainbow" study about the health benefits of bioactive pigments;
the nutritional benefits of different types of melons;
the best ways to incorporate melons into your diet, so that you "Eat the Rainbow".

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For consumers — https://www.melonsaustralia.org.au/

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129. Self-Care, Burn Out and Mental Health for Parents with Registered Psychologist, Ashlee Wells

Fri, 26 May 2023 20:54:17 +1000

In this episode, I chat with registered psychologist, Ashlee Wells. Ashlee is the founder of Wells Psychology, a qualified perinatal and infant mental health clinician, circle of security parenting facilitator and mother to two young toddlers.

She works in a women’s health clinic and has a passion for supporting women with the unique set of mental health challenges they may face.

Ashlee and I talk about perinatal mental health and why it is so important. We talk about how anxiety increases for new parents, and how to deal with it. We chat parental burnout, why self-care is so important and how to create time for ourselves during early parenthood.

You can find out more about Ashlee on her website and her Instagram.

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128. Nutrition, Athletes and Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Sports Dietitian, Chloe McLeod

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:09:01 +1000

In this episode, I chat with accredited practicing dietitian, Chloe McLeod.

Chloe is a sports dietitian and the founder and director of nutrition consultancy Verde Nutrition Co, where she works with her team to provide individual nutrition consultations via Telehealth, corporate wellbeing services and consulting to the food industry.

Chloe has over 14 years of experience in the industry focussing on gut health, food intolerance and performance nutrition.

You can follow Chloe on Instagram.

On today’s episode, Chloe and I discuss:

Key nutrient requirements and considerations for athletes and active individuals;
The Mediterranean diet and the SMILEs Trial;
The link between extra virgin olive oil and mental health;
The impact of the Mediterranean diet on budget, illness, injury and body composition;
The difference between good fats and bad fats; and
What a day on the plate looks like for everyday athletes when focusing on the Mediterranean diet and extra virgin olive oil.

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127. How to Create a Fertile Gut to Maximise Your Fertility, with PHD Researcher, Dr Cecilia Kitic

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:34:30 +1000

In this episode, I chat with Dr Cecilia Kitic who holds a PhD in exercise physiology and immunonutrition and has published over 80 research papers exploring inflammation and oxidative stress, nutrition, immunology, the endocrine system and the gut.

Cecilia has a background as an academic, lecturer and researcher and applies this expertise in clinical practice with her multidisciplinary team at The IVF Project to enhance fertility and reproductive treatment outcomes.

In this episode, Cecilia and I chat through how nutrition and gut health can influence and improve fertility in both women and men.

You can find Cecilia on instagram @theivfproject and @fertilegut

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126. Insulin Resistance: It Could be the Reason You’re Not Losing Weight, with Dietitian Susie Burrell

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:58:23 +1000

In this episode, I chat with accredited practising dietitian Susie Burrell. Susie specialises in weight loss, hormone related issues (including PCOS) and (the focus of this episode) insulin resistance.

Susie and I take a deep dive into insulin resistance and chat about:

how someone develops insulin resistance and how it is diagnosed;
whether you need to be overweight to be at risk of insulin resistance;
the hallmark symptoms of insulin resistance;
nutrition strategies to assist with insulin resistance;
how endocrinologists can help with insulin resistance; and
Susie's top take away messages.

Make sure you give Susie a follow on her Instagram and her website.

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125. How to Beat Imposter Syndrome and Improve Confidence, with Motivational Speaker Anthony Ikin

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:05:07 +1000

In this episode, I chat with Anthony Akin about how to beat imposter syndrome and improve your confidence. Anthony is a key note speaker and a success and life coach. Anthony's diverse career has seen him build a highly successful dance school, appear as a competitor on So You Think You Can Dance?, solo in the Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris and become a world aerobic champion.

Anthony’s superpower is his ability to connect with people, motivate them and help them feel more confident. Anthony has spent his life going after and achieving his own goals, and now he is coaching others achieve theirs too.

You can follow Anthony on his Instagram or visit his website.

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124. Skin Health & Acne, with Dietitian Robyn Johnson

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:00:44 +1000

In this episode, I chat with dietitian Robyn Johnson. Robyn is a dietitian, nutritionist and a functional medicine skin expert.

Her passion of using food and lifestyle as medicine found her after a personal battle and triumph with psoriasis.

Robyn specialises in helping women address the root cause of skin & hormonal struggles & believes you deserve to feel GOOD in your skin all month long. Robyn runs a virtual private practice and is the creator of The Clear Skin Lab online acne program. She also recently launched a hydration powder called RAYVI to help make mineral intake easier for all.

In today’s podcast episode, we talk about pimples and acne, the different types of acne, face mapping, nutrition and acne, dairy and acne, mineral cocktails and vitamin A.

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123. Time Restricted Eating Combined With HIIT - The Latest Research Showing the Amazing Health Benefits, with Professor John Hawley

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 20:55:00 +1000

In this episode, I chat with Professor John Hawley about the new research supporting the health benefits of time restricted eating and high intensity interval training (HIIT).

Professor Hawley is currently Head of the Exercise & Nutrition Research Program, and Director of the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne.

John’s research program primarily focuses on the interaction of exercise training and diet on human health outcomes, with a specific emphasis on lifestyle interventions to combat obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cancer.

John is internationally recognised in his field of expertise, having published 300 articles in prestigious journal such as Cell, Science and Cell Metabolism.

In this episode John and I discuss the latest emerging research relating to the effects of time restricted eating and HIIT on health outcomes and obesity in women.

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122. Leanne’s Top 10 Reasons Why You’re Not Losing Weight (Despite Your Best Efforts)

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:51:33 +1000

Given that we are heading into the silly season (and summer down here in Australia), this episode is just unfiltered Leanne giving you my top 10 reasons why, despite your best efforts, you (most likely) aren't losing weight.

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121. Your Gut Health Update Straight From the Lab, with Dr Megan Rossi

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:51:01 +1000

In this episode I chat with Dr Megan Rossi, a practicing dietitian and nutritionist with a PhD in gut health. Megan is also a leading research fellow at King’s College London, where she is currently investigating nutrition-based therapies in gut health. Finally, Megan the founder of The Gut Health Clinic, where she leads a team of gut-specialist dietitians who see clients all over the world.

In this episode, Megan gives us a gut health update straight from the lab.

We chat about:

why gut health is so important;
new and exciting research from the lab;
updates in the area of leaky gut and managing SIBO;
personalised nutrition and genetic testing; and
all about sweeteners.

To end the podcast, Megan and I answer some quick listener questions around antibiotics, coffee, dairy, food intolerance test kits and covid.

You can learn more from Megan on her Instagram or her website.

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120. Healthy Habits Suck with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Dayna Lee-Bagley

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:50:45 +1000

In this episode I chat with Dr. Dayna Lee-Bagley about how and why healthy habits suck.

Dr Dayna is a registered clinical psychologist in Canada and has 15 years hospital experience as a clinical health psychologist. She has since opened her own virtual health psychology clinic offering clinical interventions, training for healthcare providers, and educational courses on health related topics.

In the episode, Dr Dayna and l chat about habits and why, for some of us, healthy habits suck. We talk about:

the importance of habits;
why we have a hard time being consistent with habits;
the difference between the caveman brain and the executive brain (our frontal lobe);
the ACT technique;
negative self-talk;
and how to make our habits actually stick.

If you would like to learn more, check out Dr Dayna's websites https://drleebaggley.com/Instagram or her Facebook.

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119. Female Specific Fitness with Trainer, Jen Dugard

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:09:46 +1000

In this episode, I interview fitness professional turned educator and mentor, Jen Dugard about the importance of female specific fitness.

Jen has changed the landscape of how mums are looked after within the fitness industry. In 2016, Jen developed her pre & postnatal accreditation, "Safe Return to Exercise" and has now delivered this accreditation to thousands of trainers across the world.

In the episode, Jen and I discuss-

why women need to train differently to men;
how to vet your trainer to ensure they know how to train women;
red flags to watch out for from trainers;
why strength is so important for females;
why our pelvic floor matters; and
how we can strengthen our pelvic floor and the best way that busy and overwhelmed mums can commencer exercise.

If you would like to learn more, check out Jen's websites https://www.jendugard.com and Instagram.

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118. Starting Your Baby on Solids (Q&A), with Paediatric Dietitian & Nutritionist Anna Ritan

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:40:09 +1000

In this episode I welcome back wonderful guest is Anna Ritan, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist, with over 12 years experience, who specialises in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education. Anna is also the creator of Nourish Little Lives.

Today’s episode is the second part of a 2 part series with Anna with today being the Q&A section from our listeners. You’ve asked Anna the questions and today she provides the answers.

If you want to know more on this subject, visit Anna's Instagram.

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117. Starting Your Baby on Solids, with Paediatric Dietitian & Nutritionist Anna Ritan

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:37:01 +1000

This episode's wonderful guest is Anna Ritan, an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist, with over 12 years experience, who specialises in paediatric and neonatal nutritional therapy and dietary education. Anna is also the creator of Nourish Little Lives.

This episode is all about starting your baby on solids. Anna and I talk about-

the best age to start babies on solids;
the benefits of waiting until 6 months;
the difference between purees and baby led weening, if one approach is better than the other and if you can do both together;
how to reduce your anxiety relating to your baby gaging or choking;
Anna’s favourite meal ideas for babies.

If you want to know more on this subject, visit Anna's Instagram.

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116. Volume Eating with Dietitian, and Hungry Human, Paula Norris

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 19:20:23 +1000

In this episode, I deep dive into "Volume Eating" with fellow dietitian, and hungry human, Paula Norris. Paula and I discuss-

what volume eating is and who it’s appropriate for;
how volume eating is different to other diets and whether or not it’s just healthy eating;
how you can start volume eating at home;
how you can use volume eating if you don’t like veggies or salads; and
how liquids fit into volume eating.

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115. Healing Eczema, with Dietitian Julia Chien

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 13:55:51 +1000

In this episode, I chat eczema with registered dietitian, Julia Chien.

After years of battling her own eczema and topical steroid withdrawal, Julia has found her passion in helping others overcome these conditions. Julia helps people living with eczema reduce itchy, inflamed and uncomfortable skin symptoms by using an "inside-out" approach. She works with clients all over the world in her "Clear Your Eczema" program.

You can follower Julia on her Instagram.

In this episode, Julia and I chat all things eczema but, more specially:

We discuss what eczema is, how and why some people get it and the nutrition advice that can help and hinder eczema.
We talk about the evidence for gluten, dairy and supplements that may be able to assist eczema warriors.
Finally we discuss how to stop the dreaded eczema itch and the best meals for eczema healing.

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114. Food Sensitivities: The Gut Questions You Need Answered, with Dr Will Bulsiewicz

Wed, 25 May 2022 14:16:36 +1000

In this episode, I welcome back one of my favourite gastroenterologists, Dr Will Bulsiewicz.

Dr B and I chat all things food sensitivities but, more specially:

We analyse the fibre paradox;
We discuss food sensitivities vs. food intolerances;
We chat SIBO, histamine intolerance and food intolerance testing kits;
Finally, we talk strategies to train your gut to increase your tolerance to certain foods.

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113. Sports Supplements That Actually Work with Accredited Sports Dietitian, Peta Carige

Sun, 08 May 2022 18:23:09 +1000

In this episode, I welcome back Peta Carige, one of Australia’s leading sports dietitians who focuses on maximising performance by providing simple, practical and individualised advice.

Peta has worked with a range of athletes including Olympic gold medalists and premiership winning players from the Brisbane Broncos and also the Newcastle Knights. She specialises in performance nutrition, corporate presenting and meal plans.

In this episode, Peta and I discuss the sports supplements that actually work. We chat through protein powders, BCAAs, beta-alanine, fat burners, beetroot juice, creatine, tart cherries and finally HMB. Peta also gives us her top tips on supplements and her one piece of advice all our listeners should be doing.

If you would like to learn more, check out Peta's website https://petacarige.com or her Instagram.

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112. How To Conquer Your Gut Health, with Registered Dietitian Heather Finley

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:19:23 +1000

Today I chat gut health with registered dietitian, Dr Heather Finley.

Heather, who struggled with her own gut health issues for years, completed her doctorate in clinical nutrition to literally figure out what the doctors couldn’t. After navigating restrictive diets that left her social life in shambles, and food guilt at an all-time high, Heather conquered her gut health issues and now teaches that gut health is about so much more than what you eat.

In today’s episode, Heather and I talk about what good gut health means and what the gut brain connection is. We discuss why our mindset influences our gut health and what we can do from a nutrition perspective to improve our gut health. We also discuss lifestyle factors for gut health, gut triggers, restrictions, how to increase our tolerance to foods and how to reduce gas. Finally, we talk about some gut health myths we want to dispel.

If you would like to learn more about gut health from Heather, follow her on Instagram or visit her website.

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111. My Pregnancy and Birth Story, with Hubby, David

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 19:23:36 +1000

Our beautiful girl Mia is now 11 weeks old and, to celebrate, this episode of Leanne Ward Nutrition is all about my experience during pregnancy and the story of Mia's birth.

I am joined by my Hubby David, and together we answer questions submitted by listeners about Mia, my pregnancy and my birth experience.

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110. Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy with Dietitian Leslee Flannery

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:54:35 +1000

Today I chat with Leslee Flannery, a registered dietitian in the USA and a certified lactation counsellor who specialises in gestational diabetes nutrition coaching.

Leslee has been working with pregnant mums for the past 8 years and loves helping women advocate for themselves and their babies.

In today’s episode, Leslee and I discuss what gestational diabetes is and who is most at risk. We chat about the stigma attached to gestational diabetes, how we get diagnosed with it and what happens if we don’t control it. We talk about medications, carbs, nutrition tips and how mums can lower their blood sugar levels.

You can find out more about Leslee on her Instagram.

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109. Changing the Way You Think About Nutrition with Registered Dietitian, Colleen Christensen

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 20:47:51 +1000

My first guest for 2022 is Registered Dietitian, Colleen Christensen who is going to change the way you think about nutrition through her "gentle nutrition" approach.

As a nutritionist and dietitian, Colleen is a food freedom expert who believes that eating should be easy and enjoyable rather than causing guilt, stress or anxiety.

Colleen and I talk about why we should be thinking about nutrition differently and how to adopt a sustainable and realistic approach to nutrition.

We chat about why diets don’t work, what to do instead of dieting and what happens when we stop dieting and start listening to our bodies.

We teach you how to listen better to your bodies and we debunk the myth that food freedom means eating whatever you want.

If you would like to learn more about Colleen and her "gentle nutrition" approach, visit her Instagram or her website.

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108. Nutrition, Food Safety & Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy, with Dietitian & Nutritionist Stefanie Valakas

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:31:44 +1000

Today I chat with Stefanie Valakas who is recognised as a leading fertility and pregnancy dietitian and nutritionist and is the founder of The Dietologist.

Stefanie, and her virtual practice, are dedicated to excellence in nutrition for reproductive health concerns, fertility and pregnancy. You can learn about how you can work with Stefanie and The Dietologist team at thedietologist.com.au or follow them on Instagram. You can also tune into Stef's podcast, Fertility Friendly Food.

In today’s episode, Stefanie and I discuss all things food safety and pregnancy including:

foods you should eat, and should avoid, when pregnant or trying to conceive;
Omega 3 intake for pregnancy;
the safety of consuming caffeine, protein powders and hummus during pregnancy;
what is a healthy weight gain during pregnancy; and
whether or not you can, or should, lose weight in pregnancy.

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107. Gaining Muscle Mass with Accredited Sports Dietitian, Peta Carige

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +1000

In this episode of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, I chat with accredited sports dietitian, Peta Carige about how to gain muscle mass.

Peta is one of Australia’s leading sports dietitians who's area of expertise is maximising performance by providing simple, practical and individualised advice.

Peta has worked with a range of athletes including Olympic gold medalists and premiership winning players from the Brisbane Broncos and the Newcastle Knights.

Peta and I start the episode by discussing how nutrition helps or hinders us to gain muscle, what a realistic time frame is to gain muscle and other factors besides nutrition that impact our ability to gain muscle.

We move on to discuss the theory of 'newbie gains', how to minimise fat gain when gaining muscle, the optimum timing for protein intake and why carbs matter for muscle gain.

If you would like to learn more, check out Peta's website https://petacarige.com or her Instagram.

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106. Social Eating Tips for the Silly Season

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 14:16:42 +1000

This podcast episode contains my 15 social eating tips for the Silly Season.

I know so many of you are struggling with socialising and eating out now we are out of lockdown and, with the extra pressure of socialising during the silly season, we are eating out more than usual and are struggling to find or keep balance.

My 15 tips will help you get maximum foodie enjoyment from this festive season, without over indulging.

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105. Coeliac Disease & Gluten-Free Diets, with Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Kim Faulkner-Hogg

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:00:30 +1000

This episode, I discuss all things coeliac disease and gluten-free diets with special guest, Dr Kim Faulkner-Hogg.

Kim is an advanced accredited practising dietitian with more than 25 years experience with coeliac disease. She completed her PhD in coeliac disease and the gluten-free diets in 2004. She was part of the original working party defining the low gluten and gluten-free food standards in Australia and was a consultant dietitian to Coeliac Australia for a number of years.

This episode, Kim and I discuss what coeliac disease is and how it’s diagnosed. We discuss red flags, risk factors and whether gluten is inflammatory or not for persons who do not have coeliac disease. We then analyse the long term risks of not maintaining a gluten-free diet if you have been diagnosed with coeliac disease and whether you should be worried about accidental gluten ingestion.

We look at the standards for low gluten and gluten-free foods in Australia and the rest of the world.

Finally, we discuss the controversial topic of gluten-free oats, medications for coeliac disease and gluten-free beauty products.

If you would like more information about coeliac disease and gluten-free diets, you can visit Kim's website, GlutenFreeNutrition or her Instagram @Gluten.Free.Dietitian.

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104. Nutrition Myth Busting, Health Halos and Media Hype, with Specialist Registered Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 22:39:06 +1000

This episode is all about nutrition myth busting, health halos and media hype.

I chat with specialist registered dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine who has over 12 years of clinical experience working for the UK's National Health Service and is a published author in the Journal of Human Nutrition & Dietetics as well as a frequent expert guest on UK T.V.

On today’s episode, Nichola and I discuss the importance of evidenced-based nutrition advice in the media, current nutrition trends, health halos and her biggest predictions for 2022 in terms of health trends.

You can follow Nichola on her Instagram accounts: @nicsnutrition and @mummynutrition. You can also visit her website and blog at nicsnutrition.com.

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103. Nutrition for Perimenopause & Menopause, with Advanced Sports Dietitian Angie Clark

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 16:07:47 +1000

This episode I welcome Angie Clark back to the podcast and together we chat about perimenopause and menopause.

Angie is an advanced sports dietitian, performance nutritionist, exercise physiologist and active #mumboss!

Over the last 15 years, Angie has worked extensively with elite female fitness and figure athletes as well as fitness centres and celebrities for transformation campaigns. She has a passion for helping active women uncomplicate nutrition for sustainable results.

In today’s episode, Angie and I discuss what is perimenopause and menopause, what symptoms people may experience, how nutrition can help or hinder us during this time, how to deal with hot flushes, excessive bleeding, weight gain and the increase in belly fat.

We also chat about the nutrients we need more or less of and general exercise recommendations for ladies heading into menopause.

For more of Angie's wisdom, follow her on her Instagram or visit her website.

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102. Period Nutrition, with Advanced Sports Dietitian Angie Clark

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:01:27 +1000

This episode I welcome Angie Clark back to the podcast and together we chat about "Aunt Flo".

Angie is an advanced sports dietitian, performance nutritionist, exercise physiologist and active #mumboss!

In today’s episode, Angie and I break down the science of what happens during our period. We talk about why our weight goes up on the scale due to hormones and why we feel HANGRY leading up to our period.

We discuss cravings, training for our cycles, specific nutrients needed in our cycles and some helpful tips for PMS.

Finally, we end with Angie’s words of wisdom for all our females listeners.

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101. The Life-Changing Habit of Meditation, with Luke McLeod

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:10:16 +1000

This episode, I chat with one of Australia’s most popular thought leaders in mindfulness and meditation, Luke McLeod.

For over 16 years, Luke has practiced and trained in a variety of different meditation techniques including, vedic, zen, vipassana, and general mindfulness.

Luke is the founder of Soul Alive, Australia’s first dedicated virtual meditation studio. He is the host of the popular podcast, ‘Show Me Your Soul’.

In today’s episode, Luke and I discuss what exactly is mediation, the different types of meditation, the benefits of regular meditation, some beginner tips and how often we should meditate. We finish the episode with Luke taking us though a live mediation which I promise you will feel amazing!

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100. How Your Personality Affects Weight Loss with CSIRO Research Scientist, Dr Gilly Hendrie

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:26:35 +1000

In this week's episode, Leanne chats to Dr Gilly Hendrie who is a CSIRO research scientist with expertise in diet, nutrition, and obesity prevention.

Gilly and Leanne chat about the results of Australia's largest personality and weight loss study that has been recently conducted by the CSIRO.

The CSIRO's research focuses on the development and validation of dietary assessment methods and uses data to gain a deeper understanding of dietary patterns, including the development of diet quality metrics.

Find out what the research tells us and how it affects you.

For more information, or to take the new CSIRO Diet Types quiz, head to www.totalwellbeingdiet.com.

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99. Healthy Habits and Long-Term Success, with Dr Gina Cleo

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:38:30 +1000

This episode, I interview Dr. Gina Cleo, a charismatic habit expert, dietitian and science communicator who is passionate about translating research into simple, actionable strategies for peak performance, health and wellbeing.

Gina holds a PhD in habits and is recognised as a thought leader and expert advisor in all areas of behaviour change including business, corporate, mindset and lifestyle habits.

Gina runs the Habit Change Institute where she teaches evidence-based strategies for achieving long-term, success through the power of habits.

Gina and I start the episode by discussing what exactly is a "habit" and how we develop one. We chat about the neuroscience behind habits, the difference been a habit and a behaviour, how long it really takes to form a habit (this will surprise you!), how to stop rewarding ourselves with food or alcohol, tips to break unhealthy habits, how motivation ties into habits and long term success and how to actually achieve your goals.

To learn more about habits with Gina follow her on her Instagram or her Habit Change Institute website.

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98. Q & A with Leanne, Part 2

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:31:50 +1000

This week's episode is part 2 of Leanne's Q&A session in which Leanne answers another 8 of your top listener questions on nutrition, mindset, lifestyle and pregnancy.

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97. Q & A with Leanne, Part 1

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:47:25 +1000

In this week's episode, Leanne answers your top 9 listener questions on nutrition, mindset and pregnancy and her hubby David makes a special guest appearance to give you a quick update on their preparations for the baby.

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96. Postnatal & Infant Nutrition with Registered Nutritionist, Rhiannon Lambert

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:43:47 +1000

In this week’s episode, I discuss postnatal and infant nutrition with registered nutritionist, Rhiannon Lambert.

Rhiannon holds a bachelor degree in nutrition and health, and a master’s degree in obesity, risks and prevention. Her practice specialises in weight management, disordered eating, prenatal and postnatal nutrition and sports nutrition.

Rhiannon is the founder of Rhitrition, is the bestselling author of Re-Nourish: A Simple Way To Eat Well and is the host of Food For Thought Podcast.

Today, Rhiannon and I chat about Rhiannon's life and experience as a new mum and the important nutrients for new mums to think about.

We look at postnatal multivitamins and supplements, water intake, breastfeeding and supply tips and tricks, formula recommendations, midnight munchies, the importance of the first 1000 days and the latest advice on allergies and gut health for bubs.

Follow Rhiannon on her Instagram, @rhitrition or explore more on her website.

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95. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & the Low FODMAPs Diet with Dietitian, Chelsea McCallum

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 21:44:56 +1000

In this episode, I chat all things irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and the low FODMAP diet, with IBS expert, Chelsea McCallum.

Chelsea is an online dietitian, based in Brisbane, Australia, who specialises in IBS and the low FODMAP diet.

Chelsea and I talk about what IBS is and how Chelsea became interested in this area. We discuss how we diagnose IBS and easy nutrition strategies for IBS suffers. We also review lifestyle strategies, medications and supplements for IBS.

We take you through the low FODMAP diet, what it is, why we use it for IBS and why we can’t stay on it long term.

Finally, Chelsea and I chat about social eating and IBS, and Chelsea’s tips to improve quality of life for IBS suffers.

Follow Chelsea on her Instagram, @ibs_dietitian or explore more on her website.

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94. Mindfulness, Wellbeing & Productivity with Physiotherapist and Student Psychologist, Bec Mitchell

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:37:58 +1000

This week I talk to Bec Mitchell. Bec has a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy, is a meditation coach and is also about to complete her master’s degree in positive psychology.

Bec prides herself on teaching evidence-based skills for wellbeing & productivity.

On today’s podcast, Bec and I chat about mindfulness, how it’s defined, what it looks like and how we can all be more mindful. We talk about wellbeing and workplace wellbeing, burnout, our physical, mental and emotional health and also productivity.

To end the podcast, Bec gives us her number 1 tip to do each day to improve health and happiness.

Follow Bec on social media @becmitchell or explore more on her website.

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93. How to Transform Your Relationship with Food with Registered Dietitian, Deanna Wolfe

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:17:44 +1000

This episode, I am joined by registered dietitian, Deanna Wolfe. Deanna is passionate about mindful eating, overcoming food rules and of course, peanut butter.

Deanna and I talk about what a good relationship with food looks like, why we struggle with our relationship with food, diet culture, true health, food freedom, permission to eat and Deanna’s top tips on how to transform your relationship with food.

If you would like to see more of Deanna's content, you can follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

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92. Confidence, Decision Making and Creating the Life you Deserve with Career & Self-Mastery Expert Shadé Zahrai

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 21:48:45 +1000

Today, I chat with Shadé Zahrai who is an award-winning strategist, career performance specialist and sought-after self-mastery expert.

Following a successful 10+ year corporate career in the law, banking and strategy consulting, Shadé has become a bestselling author, TEDx speaker and was recently recognised as Adweek’s Careers Creator of the Year. She’s been featured in the New York Times, Yahoo Finance & the Daily Mail.

Shadé pairs neuroscience and psychology to tackle many different areas of dominating a skilful, successful mindset, helping thousands of professionals to level-up in their career.

In today’s podcast episode, Shadé and I talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, powerful decision making, procrastination and creating the life you deserve.

You can connect with Shadé via her website or through Instagram or TikTok.

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91. How to Lose Weight and Actually Maintain it, with Dietitian Samar Kullab

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 21:46:53 +1000

There’s no one food that burns fat. There’s no one food that instantly makes you gain fat. Losing weight is about eating in a small calorie deficit over time (But this doesn’t mean you need to count calories!).

On today's episode, Dietitian Samar Kullab and I chat all about how to lose weight AND actually maintain it!

There’s so much misinformation on social media so be sure to tune into this episode to learn, from the experts, the ins and outs of healthy weight loss and what’s the truth vs. social media fiction!

You can follow Samar on Instagram (@chicago.dietitian) or TikTok (@chicago.dietitian).

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90. The Ins and Outs of Endometriosis with Registered Dietitian, Cindy Dabrowska

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:55:59 +1000

In today's episode, I speak to registered dietitian, Cindy Dabrowska who specialised in endometriosis. Cindy is the founder of 'The Supportive Endo RD' and her passion is supporting "Endo Warriors" who, much like herself, have said "enough is enough” to debilitating, life-altering symptoms of endometriosis. Cindy has supported countless women in her nutrition counselling practice using a functional medicine root cause approach to endometriosis.

In today’s episode, Cindy and I discuss:

what endometriosis is;
how endometriosis diagnosed;
food and nutrition to support endometriosis;
whether gluten or dairy free is needed for endometriosis;
the holistic, whole body approach to treating endometriosis;
gut health and endometriosis;
natural pain relief options; and
tips for infertility.

Please share this episode on your Instagram stories with anyone you think would benefit from it and make sure you tag me @the_fitness_dietitian and Cindy @endo.fertility.dietitian on Instagram.

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89. Setting Healthy Boundaries, Self-Sabotage & Self-Care with Psychologist, Dr Rachel Goldman

Wed, 19 May 2021 21:58:55 +1000

This week, I am thrilled to welcome back Dr Rachel Goldman, a psychologist who specialises in behaviour change, weight management and corporate wellbeing. Dr Rachel joined me on episodes 38 and 39 of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast to chat about the topics of eating behaviours, self-sabotage, happiness and confidence.

Due to popular demand, I’ve brought Dr Rachel back today to talk about setting healthy boundaries, self-sabotage and self-care. This is an absolute MUST LISTEN episode so please share the episode with your friends and family on your Instagram stories and make sure you tag me @the_fitness_dietitian and Dr Rachel @drrachelnyc on Instagram.

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88. Ten Tips To Conquer Self-Sabotage

Thu, 13 May 2021 20:22:50 +1000

Today, instead of having an expert guest on, you guys get me! I will be your expert and I am addressing a topic I get a tonne of questions about: Self-Sabotage!

In today's episode, I take you through what self-sabotage is and my 10 top tips to conquer it.

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87. Fitness Facts and Fiction With Personal Trainer, Liz King

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:33:47 +1000

On this week’s episode, I am excited to be joined by certified personal trainer, Liz King. Liz brings with her a wealth of knowledge on not only fitness but also how to listen to your body, train for your goals and take care of your mental health too.

This episode is titled 'Fitness Facts and Fiction', and we dive deep into some topics such as how beginners can start exercising, how to build a healthy foundation with exercise, how much rest our bodies really need, weight training to improve our metabolism, why consistency matters and all the Tiktok trends we see online.

Finally, we end the episode with a quick true or false session where Liz answers your burning questions about fitness and health (spoiler alert, you don’t need to eat 100% “clean” to get results).

To see all of Liz's tips and tricks follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

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86. All Things Metabolism (including Reverse Dieting) with Dietitian, Elaina Efird

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:50:00 +1000

My special guest for this episode is dietitian, Elaina Efird and we are talking all things metabolic health.

Elaina is a registered dietitian, nutritionist, certified eating disorder dietitian and sports dietitian who specialises in metabolic health.

Elaina has been trained in multiple areas of dietetics and uses the metabolic testing and body composition analysis at her clinic to help her clients meet their nutrition goals.

In this episode, Elaina and I start off by talking about what our metabolism is, whether our genetics influence our metabolism, how to improve our metabolism, foods that help or hinder our metabolism and metabolic testing.

We also discuss chronic under eating, how to know if we’ve been dieting for too long and the concept of eating more to lose weight.

Finally, we run through a case study on why we should stop with the juice detoxes.

You can follow Elaina on her Instagram and TikTok.

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85. Mental Health and Motivation with TikTok Sensation, Zachery Dereniowski

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:33:35 +1000

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney-based mental health activist, Zachery Dereniowski found himself at breaking point. He had undergone ACL knee surgery, medical school was challenging, his long-term relationship had just ended and he was unable to return home to Canada to see his family.

With the hope of giving people a voice and the confidence that they are not alone in their struggles, Zach started sharing mental health content on TikTok.

Zach’s following quickly grew 1.5 million. Three months after starting his TikTok, Zach formed the Mental Health Movement (MHM) with the mission, "You Matter Most", a movement that seeks to normalise conversations around mental health and wellbeing.

In today’s podcast, Zach and I talk all things anxiety and mental health, depression, perfectionism and motivation.

Please share this incredible episode on your Instagram stories and make sure you tag us. Give Zac a follow on Instagram and Tiktok.

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84. Iron deficiency, anaemia and fatigue, with Dr Sanjay Juneja

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:54:46 +1000

This week’s episode is with Dr Sanjay Juneja, a triple board certified haematologist and medical oncologist.

Sanjay has a passion for education and learned quickly, through his training, that the biggest battle with cancer is often not the cancer itself, but the intimidation that comes with the unknown.

Sanjay started providing educational content on Tiktok to help families understand the rapidly evolving medical landscape and clear up many myths around medical care.

On this week’s podcast episode, Sanjay and I first start off by discussing what fatigue is and some medical reasons behind fatigue. We then discuss the different types of anaemia, major symptoms of anaemia, who is most at risk of anaemia, some complications if we don’t correct anaemia and other nutrients that might be associated with fatigue such as b12.

If you or someone that you know has low iron or anaemia, please send them this podcast so they can have a listen.

Please follow Sanjay on his Instagram and TikTok or visit the doctor approved resource website doctorpedia.com.

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83. The Mediterranean Diet, Food & Mood with Dietitian, Sophie Mahoney

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +1000

This week’s episode is with Sophie Mahoney. Sophie is an accredited practising dietitian who has worked in the health industry for over 10 year, 3 of those years as a dietitian. Sophie has her own online consulting business specialising in gut and mental health, and has just launched an online program helping people optimise their diet to improve their energy, mood, anxiety and gut health. Sophie also works in research at the Food and Mood Centre, part of Deakin University, and is currently assisting with running a dietary trial for people with irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety or depression.

Today, Sophie and I chat about the Mediterranean diet and food & mood. We start by discussing how diet affect our mental health, what nutrition and lifestyle factors we can use to improve our mental health, the research behind a Mediterranean diet, what a Mediterranean diet looks like, who would benefit from following the Mediterranean diet and some simple tips for improving our mood and mental health.

You can follow Sophie on her Instagram or visit her website or check out her new program, Happy Guts & Mind.

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82. Nourish Not Punish. Lessons Learnt from Restriction to Abundance, with Sarah Rav

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:50:00 +1000

Today I talk with Instagram and TikTok superstar, and student doctor, Sarah Rav.

Sarah is a final year student doctor and runs her social media pages with over 2 million followers talking all things health, fitness and wellness.

Today, Sarah talks to us openly about her battle with anorexia nervosa which nearly took her life but she’s battled hard and overcome this all while studying. We chat through Sarah’s journey, her turning point, the hardest part of recovery, how loved ones can help those suffering and we also talk about self-care, mental health, perfectionism and having a defined purpose.

This is an open, raw and real podcast episode today, so please share this with any friends or family members who you think may benefit and follow Sarah on her Instagram and TikTok.

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81. Intuitive Eating with Registered Nutritionist, Sophie Bertrand

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +1000

Sophie Bertrand is registered nutritionist with a bachelor of psychology, a masters in clinical nutrition, and is the founder of Sophie’s Healthy Kitchen, co-host of the Forking Wellness Podcast and co-author of recently released nutrition book ‘Forking Wellness’.

Sophie has worked with leading brands in the food industry and also works with clients in a 1-1 setting at the Rhitrition clinic on Harley St in London.

She uses her Instagram page @sophieshealthykitchen to share evidence-based nutrition and a variety of recipes that are both delicious and nutritious.

On today’s podcast, Sophie and I chat about intuitive eating; what it is, how it’s defined, who it’s recommended for and who it isn’t, the 10 principles, how it differs from mindful eating, how it’s not to be used as a weight loss strategy, how to honour your hunger, how to practise body loved and acceptance and how to think positively towards our food choices.

You can follow Sophie on her Instagram, her website or purchase her book.

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80. Marketing, Label Reading and Healthy Snacks with Dietitian, Susie Burrell

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +1000

This weeks trending podcast features my friend & one of Australia’s leading dietitian’s Susie Burrell.

Susie is a dietitian by trade, but also holds an honour’s degree in psychology as well as a master’s degree in coaching psychology from Sydney University. Susie was the Channel 7 Sunrise dietitian for 10 years and she writes frequently for a range of publications including 9honey & Body & Soul.

We are so fortunate to have her on today’s podcast episode chatting all things marketing, label reading and healthy snacks.

On the episode, we further discuss the psychology behind eating and self-control. We talk about non-hungry eating and the night time munchies. We discuss ultra-processed foods, supermarket snacks, the nutrition information panel, nutrition claims such as organic, sugar free, low fat, no artificial sweeteners etc and how to navigate the health food aisle.

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79. Q & A with Leanne, Part 2

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:34:48 +1000

This week is part 2 of the 2 part Q&A series where I answer a whole heap of listener questions. If you missed part 1, please go back and have a listen to episode 79.

In this episode, I answer another 8 listener questions on a range of nutrition topics.

I mention my new YouTube channel at the end of this episode. Definitely check it out here. There are already a few videos up dealing with fat loss, gut health and healthy recipes. Over the next few months, I will be posting a heap of new content to YouTube so definitely subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell so you don't miss any of it.

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78. Q & A with Leanne, Part 1

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:56:02 +1000

This week's episode is a Q&A with myself! I get asked similar things all the time on social media so I put it to you guys, on my Instagram stories, to ask me some questions to answer on the podcast. I have chosen the top 7 questions I think would benefit so many of you and will be answering them today in a Q&A series!

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77. Body Image, Self-Love and Disordered Eating with Women’s Psychologist, Dr Libby Quinn

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:19:37 +1000

This week, I welcome back women’s health expert, Dr Libby Quinn, who is making her 2nd appearance on the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast.

Dr Libby is a clinical psychologist and founder of The Women’s Psychology Clinic, a boutique therapy space for women in northern NSW.

Dr Libby draws on her 8 years of university training that includes a bachelor of psychological science (with honours) and a doctorate in clinical psychology.

Dr Libby has, for 10 years, worked solely in private practice to assist women of all ages to live a more vibrant life.

If you haven’t heard the original episode Dr Libby and I did together (season 1, episode 24), please go back and listen to that first. That episode was all about mastering your inner mean girl and is a great foundation to build from. You’ll be able to find it by scrolling back through my podcast episodes.

On this week’s episode, we start by tackling the beast that is body image. In this age of social media where we see “perfect” bodies everywhere, how do we learn to stop comparing ourselves and love the skin were in?

We then discuss ‘body love’ & ‘body acceptance’ and how to deal with our ever changing bodies as we age, have children or manage chronic health diseases.

I get Dr Libby to weigh in on health extremes, e.g. what happens when the obsession with body image goes too far, how we know when we need to seek professional help and how to conquer the “I’m not good enough story” we tell ourselves.

Please follow Dr Libby on her Instagram, the @thewomenspsychologist and you can touch base with her on her website.

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76. Your Exercise Questions Answered, with Performance Coach, Jacob Falla

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:29:25 +1000

Today's episode is part 2 of the 2 part, exercise centric series with Jacob Falla, founding director of Oxidate Performance. If this is the first episode you've tuned in to, I strongly recommend you go back and give the pervious episode (also with Jacob) a listen. While you're at it, take a look at the other 70+ episodes in my back catalouge.

Jacob is a performance coach who’s been in the health & fitness industry for 10 years. After spending most of his life as an elite level athlete, he now specialises in athlete development. Jacob has a Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Exercise Science, a Diploma of Sports Development and is a strength and conditioning level 1 coach and personal trainer. Jacob's passion is unlocking people's true potential and helping them to achieve their optimum level of performance.

Today’s episode is all about having your exercise centric questions answered by an exercise expert. So sit back, listen up and let Jacob educate you on all things exercise.

I hope you enjoy this episode and you can follow Jacob on his Instagram which is @oxidate_performance, his website which is or listen to his own podcast which is called "The High Performers Platform".

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75. Exercise for Every Age Group, with Performance Coach, Jacob Falla

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 20:42:17 +1000

In today’s episode, I'm joined by Jacob Falla, founding director of Oxidate Performance.

I’ve asked Jacob to come on my podcast today to chat all things exercise. This is part 1 of a 2 part series with Jacob and, in this episode, Jacob and I examine what types of exercise are best for different age groups, from teenagers right through to octogenarians.

Also, to end the podcast, Jacob and I chat about his top tips to help you guys get back on track with exercise after a tough year with COVID/ remote working and lockdowns.

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74. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Women’s Health Dietitian, Lacey Dunn

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:03:29 +1000

Today I am excited to bring you the second part of my chat with women’s health & polycystic ovary syndrome expert, dietitian Lacey Dunn. Lacey has a Master’s in Nutrition, a Bachelor’s in Dietetics, is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Functional Medicine Nutrition Specialist in training.

Lacey helps clients through an evidenced based yet functional medicine lens that focuses on her clients lifestyle, history, and specific health needs. She works with them to help her clients reclaim their health and happiness, and feel like their best self.

Todays episode is the second part of my chat with Lacey and we talk all things polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). We start by chatting about what PCOS is and how to get diagnosed. We then discuss the different types of PCOS and how their management styles might differ. We talk about natural and holistic ways to heal PCOS with an evidenced based approach of course. We focus on diet and lifestyle strategies for PCOS and which supplements Lacey uses for PCOS. Finally, we compare PCOS fact with PCOS fiction and end with the link between gut health and PCOS.

If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in this podcast, follow Lacey on her Instagram, @faithandfit or take a look at her website or podcast UpliftFit Nutrition Podcast.

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73. Eat to Win with performance chef, Hannah Grant

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:07:43 +1000

On today’s podcast, I am joined by special guest, performance chef, Hannah Grant. Hannah is the team chef on the pro cycling tour and, just recently, filmed the gripping Amazon Prime series Eat Race Win.

On today’s podcast, Hannah and I start by discussing what made her want to become a chef and how she made the leap from chef to performance-based chef. We then talk about the concept “food is your fuel, your conditioning agent and your recovery” before moving onto how she creates delicious recipes for some of the world’s top athletes. She tells our listeners her top tips for creating delicious yet healthy meals at home and how to make veggies taste better. We chat about how she comes up with unique recipes for her athletes with different tastes, allergies and intolerances and requirements. Finally, we end the podcast with her connection to another special podcast guest, Dr Stacy Sims and how they work together to benefit their athletes.

To follow Hannah on Instagram, head to @dailystews on Instagram or, to check out Hannah's cookbooks, head to her website and use the code “leanneward” for a discount.

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72. Women’s Health, Thyroid, Hormones & Metabolism with Dietitian, Lacey Dunn

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 12:08:03 +1000

Today I chat with women’s health, thyroid & metabolism expert, Lacey Dunn. Lacey is a dietitian with a masters degree in Nutrition and a bachelors degree in dietetics. She is also a certified personal trainer and a functional medicine nutrition specialist in training.

On today’s podcast, Lacey and I chat all things women's' health, thyroid, hormones & metabolism. We start by chatting about how Lacey got into body building and what made her want to specialise in women’s health issues. We then talk about some signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances and common trends she sees regarding thyroid imbalances and hormone health.

Lacey tells us the best ways to test for thyroid and hormonal problems and how the contraception pills can affect testing. She gives us the run down on cortisol and how it affects overall health and wellbeing and how can we test for it. We also discuss how nutrition affects cortisol. Next Lacey chats to our listeners about thyroid health and the impacts of nutrition on our thyroid. We quickly discuss supplements for thyroid health and finally, how we can boost and support our metabolic health

If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in this podcast, follow Lacey on her Instagram, @faithandfit or take a look at her website or podcast UpliftFit Nutrition Podcast.

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71. Becoming a Bikini Competitor. What to Expect and Whether it's Worth it, with PT Sophie Allen

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:56:18 +1000

Today I chat with qualified personal trainer Soph Allen. Soph is an experienced coach specialising in female transformations. She founded Train With Soph, a health and fitness coaching platform and app that delivers custom training and nutrition programs, educational and mindset content for women. She’s also a social media personality, known for keeping it real on Instagram and YouTube.

I’ve got Soph on today’s podcast to chat about her experiences with competing. I, like many others, have always considered doing a bikini or fitness competition, but never have. Soph has competed and is a wealth of knowledge on the subject. So today we talk about what competing is, the differences between the federations and divisions, why someone might want to compete, what goes into a comp prep, how peak week looks, what stage day looks like, why having abs isn’t actually healthy, the hardest parts about comp prep and the pro and cons of competing.

When listening to this episode just keep in mind that I think achieving the levels of leanness required for bikini/fitness competitions is not healthy for most and should only be done for a very short period of time under the guidance of multiple professionals. This episode is intended to be an unbiased discussion about Soph’s experiences with competing.

If you would like to learn more about Soph check out her Instagram and YouTube.

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70. The Fundamentals of Fermenting Food with Microbiologist, Kaitlynn Fenley

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:58:15 +1000

Today's episode is a masterclass on microbes as I chat with microbiologist, Kaitlynn Fenley about fermenting food and evidenced-based gut health.

Kaitlynn specialises in food microbiology and food safety. She has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Louisiana State University and serves as the CEO and head of food safety for her own fermentation company, Cultured Guru.

The mission of Cultured Guru is to make microbiome health accessible to all by educating people about microorganisms, food science, and microbial fermentation.

In today's episode, Kaitlynn and I start off by talking about what exactly good gut health means and why she’s so passionate about it. We chat about the things our listeners can do to achieve good gut health and learn to nourish their gut microorganisms from a nutrition and lifestyle perspective. We also quickly touch on probiotics.

Kaitlynn then explains to us what exactly fermentation science is and what fermented foods are. We talk about food safety with fermented foods and some tips she has to ferment your own foods safely at home.

If you’d like to know more about Kaitlynn, please follow her on her Instagram, @cultured.guru, head to her website or sign up to her waitlist for the Cultured Guru’s School of Fermentation program here.

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69. Nutrition for Performance Athletes/Intense Training Sessions with Accredited Nutritionist and Sports Dietitian, Taylor Ryan

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:32:28 +1000

On today’s podcast I chat with accredited nutritionist and sports dietitian, Taylor Ryan.

Taylor’s experience is within the sports performance realm, where she has predominately worked with strength and conditioning athletes from recreational to elite standards (particularly within the CrossFit, powerlifting and weightlifting fields).

Taylor’s passion for performance-based sports nutrition developed from her personal experience in Olympic weightlifting where she competed nationally.

Taylor’s personal experiences as a weightlifter and CrossFit coach have led her to understand first-hand the pivotal role that nutrition plays in performance enhancement, body composition, injury prevention and management.

Taylor and I start off the podcast by discussing how she came to be working in the space of nutrition for CrossFit and what she enjoys about it. We then talk about the nutritional requirements of CrossFit athletes and also everyday gym goers.

We chat about carbohydrate consumption before, during and after exercise and the evidence around carbohydrate absorption in the body. We quickly discuss keto and low carbohydrate diets for athletes, intermittent fasting for active adults, carbohydrate and calorie cycling for rest days vs. training days and the holy grail of sports nutrition; how much protein we need.

We then talk about our last macronutrient, fat, why it’s important in our diet and what happens when we cut our fat intake too low.

Finally, we talk about supplements for CrossFit athletes and Taylors preference for measuring body composition and tracking progress with her clients and athletes.

You can follow Taylor on her Instagram, @the_sportsdietitian or find her on her website.

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68. Getting Comfortable with Discomfort & Changing for the Better with Clinical Health Psychologist, Dr Marissa Alert

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 12:42:04 +1000

I’m excited you’re here today for an incredible episode with our special guest Dr Marissa Alert. Dr Alert is a licensed clinical psychologist and speaker. She is passionate about helping people improve their health habits, lose weight, manage stress, and overcome barriers to live a life that’s in line with their values.

Dr Alert is an associate director and clinical product expert at Johns Hopkins HealthCare Solutions and she spends her time developing digital programs to help individuals better manage chronic medical conditions, including diabetes and obesity.

Whether it’s delivering corporate wellness webinars or leading in-person sessions, Dr Alert loves connecting with people to help them move from where they are to where they want to be.

Today's episode begins with Dr Alert and I discussing why change is so hard and why so many people can’t stick to their healthy behaviours despite the best of intentions. We talk about facing the same problems over and over and how to break out of these patterns and also we talk about overcoming self-sabotage.

Next we discuss how to get comfortable with discomfort, how to sit with our feelings rather than eating them and how else we can manage emotional eating.

We then we talk about more difficult emotions such as grief and loss and Dr Alert gives us some wonderful and practical tips to dealing with difficult emotions.

Finally, we end the podcast talking about the changes a lot of people have experienced due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic and we focus on some positive things that are within our control to end on a lovely positive note.

If you would like to learn more about Dr Alert follow her on Instagram at @dr.malert.

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67. Nutrition, Health and Lifestyle Factors that Influence Appetite & Fullness with UK Dietitian Tai Ibitoye

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 17:02:37 +1000

I’m so excited to bring you today's episode with UK based dietitian Tai Ibitoye. Tai and I begin the podcast by talking about what Tai does day to day as a clinical dietitian and also a PhD doctoral researcher in the food and nutrition science space. Next, Tai shares with our listeners some of her findings from her public health study which investigated the prevalence of “less healthy” food adverts near schools in London with high rates of childhood obesity. We then dive into her current research looking at appetites among the UK elderly patients who may or may not be malnourished.

On the flip side of this, we then talk about the overweight population, trying to lose weight, who say their appetites are always super high. Tai also takes us through the current research around satiety & fullness. We also deep dive into other lifestyle factors that influence our appetite. Finally, we discuss mindful eating, what it is and how to do it.

You can follow Tai on Instagram @taitalksnutrition or her website.

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66. The Bottom Line on Bariatric Surgery, with Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian Amanda Clark

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:37:25 +1000

I’m so excited to bring you this episode today on bariatric surgery with advanced accredited practising dietitian, Amanda Clark.

Amanda has over 25 years experience in weight management and is a specialised bariatric dietitian. Amanda’s private practice is Great Ideas in Nutrition on the southern Gold Coast and she is the creator of Portion Perfection, a set of tools aimed at making eating the right amount of food for weight management easier, no matter what your needs.

We begin this podcast with Amanda’s tips and observations about the things people tend to do ‘wrong’ when it comes to sustainable weight loss. We then explain to our listeners what bariatric surgery is, how it works, who is might be appropriate for, some positives about weight loss surgery, some negatives about weight loss surgery and things people really need to consider before having a weight loss surgery procedure. We also talk about binge eating disorder, psychology input and post-op requirements.

Finally, we discuss what to do if someone has had bariatric surgery and their weight loss has stalled (or they’ve re-gained weight) and more about Amanda's Portion Perfection range which you can find on Instagram @portionperfection.

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65. Pathways into Nutrition and Tips for Nutrition Students with Nutritionist and Dietitian, Rachel Hawkins

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:16:28 +1000

Today's episode is a highly requested topic on pathways into nutrition and tips for nutrition students.

I chat with Rachel Hawkins, a Sydney Dietitian & Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Science and a Masters of Dietetic Studies who is passionate about helping women ditch diets and adopt a more balanced approach to nutrition. Rachel is a foodie, content creator, writer, speaker and host of chart-topping podcast, NakedChats. She has an active presence in the online health space and aspires to transform the way people think about food by sharing nutrition information in a fun and relatable way. She's followed an unconventional path which you can stay up to date with via her Instagram account which is @rachelhawkinsdietitian.

On today’s podcast, Rachel and I start with the basics of what the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian is, we then talk about how naturopaths and nutrition coaches fit with nutritionists and dietitians and then discuss other health fields such as chiropractors and osteo’s who routinely give out nutrition advice as part of their practise and probably really shouldn’t?! We talk about the rules and regulations in the nutrition space and why there are so many so called “nutrition experts” online.

Rachel and I then discuss what subjects younger people looking into nutrition as a career should think about doing in high school that would allow them to study nutrition at University. We talk about the benefits of studying nutrition at university/college compared to a tafe or online course and discuss the areas that nutritionists and dietitians can work in throughout Australia and also online.

We talk about options for our listeners that don’t want to or can’t afford to go to university or college and also available options if our listeners don’t want to pursue a career in nutrition but just have a personal interest in learning for themselves.

Finally, we end this podcast with some advice for our student nutritionists and dietitians about what they can do while they’re studying to set themselves apart, what tips we have for them as they enter the workforce, job & interview tips for our new grads listening and finally, Rachel tells us a few things she wishes she might have done differently in her career to date and a few things she is thankful and grateful for that she believes has been crucial to her success.

If you would like to know more about Rachel, visit her at:

Instagram: @rachelhawkinsdietitian

Podcast: NakedChats

Website: www.rachelhawkins.com.au

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64. Food for Fertility, with Dietitian Melanie McGrice (@MelanieMcGrice)

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:19:55 +1000

Today's exert guest is Melanie McGrice, an advanced accredited practising dietitian with a special interest in fertility, pregnancy and infants.

Melanie runs the ‘Nourish with Melanie’ YouTube channel, the online dietary program ‘8 simple steps to a healthy pregnancy diet’ and is an ambassador for Compassion’s ‘Mum’s and Bub’s Nutrition Clinics’ with the Nutrition Plus team sponsoring one in Tanzania. For more info visit Melanie's website, Facebook or Instagram.

In this podcast, Melanie and I start off by talking about what good nutrition for fertility means and why it’s so important, what foods improve the quality of our eggs, foods to avoid when we’re trying to conceive and we hear Melanie’s thoughts on seed cycling.

We then talk a little about infertility and other things besides nutrition our listeners should be aware of, why the health and nutrition of males matter as much as the females, supplements worth taking when trying to conceive, how to overcome morning sickness, foods to focus on when pregnant, whether protein powders are safe to take and how new mums can increase their milk supply.

Finally, Melanie shares her wisdom on solids for babies and tips that mums can use when it comes to label reading and baby food.

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63. Mind Over Maccas, with Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart MD (@drtaraswart)

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:09:10 +1000

On today’s podcast, we have Dr Tara Swart, a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive coach, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of bestseller ‘The Source - Open Your Mind, Change Your Life’.

Dr Tara and I are diving deep into the human brain and how to train it and harness its power! Dr Tara starts us off by telling us how she came to be working in the space of medicine and neuroscience and how understanding neuroscience, epigenetics and brain health can help us live more productive and happier lives.

We then chat about how we can optimise our overall health to assist our brain health and what a healthy brain pattern of eating is. We discuss lifestyle influencers on brain health such as sleep, meditation, gut health and how we can create long-lasting change with our habits. We talk about self-sabotage, a growth vs. fixed mindset, visualisation, manifestation and limiting beliefs.

You can find out more about Dr Tara on her website or follow her on Instagram @drtaraswart.

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62. Catching feels for prepping meals, with Registered Dietitian Nicole Osinga (@nicoleosinga_rd)

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:18:06 +1000

Today I chat meal prep 101 with Nicole Osinga, a Registered Dietitian practising in Canada who holds a bachelor and master’s degree in human nutrition. To her audience, Nicole is known as the plant-based meal prep expert. She believes in the power of plant-based foods to improve our health and well being. Nicole has also just published an e-book: The Plant-Based Meal Prep Master Plan, which is available on her website.

Today's episode starts with Nicole and I chatting about a plant-based lifestyle and its benefits. We talk about how Nicole first got into meal prepping, the priorities she places on meal prep for herself and her clients, where to start if you’re new to meal prepping, what not to do if you want to start meal prepping, how much time and money meal prep can save, how often you should meal prep, Nicole’s favourite meal prep recipes, her hacks to make food last longer, how long you can keep meal prep for, different plant-based alternatives to use in meal prep and, finally, her top tips for turning meat based recipes into plant-based ones.

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61. Evidence-Based, Science-Backed Natropathy, Oh My!! with Nutritionist and Natropath, Reece Carter (@herbnerdreece)

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 11:25:14 +1000

Today's episode is devoted to naturopathy... But don't go activating your almonds or boiling your bone broth just yet, because today we are only dealing with EVIDENCE-BASED naturopathy backed by real scientific research.

And who better to cut through the naturopathy BS than today's expert guest, Herb Nerd, Reece Carter. Reece is a university qualified nutritionist and naturopath who has a thing for science and evidence, and has an aversion to all things activated and alkalising!

Reece's attitude to nutrition and naturopathy is BS free. He has a refreshing honest and evidenced based approach to cut through the noise and help his clients make sustainable and healthy changes long term. Reece is the author of two books, The Garden Apothecary and The Happy Gut. Reece also has an active audience of over 50,000 people across Instagram and Facebook, you can follow his Instagram account at @herbnerdreece.

In this episode Reece and I start by discussing the difference between nutritionists and naturopaths and what it means to be an evidenced-based practitioner. We then move into talking about gut health and why it’s so important. We chat about Reece’s nutrition recommendations for gut health and his herbal recommendations. We discuss bloating, sleep and stress relief and some herbs that may assist. We chat about eczema and helpful lotions that may be found in our medicine cabinets. Finally, we finish off by discussing herb gardens, teas and general healthy eating.

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60. Is Having Abs Worth Risking Your Fertility? Recovering Your Period and Fertility, with Dietitian Amy Giannotti (@amyleegiannotti)

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:46:56 +1000

Movies, TV, magazines and Instagram would have us believe that washboard, 8 pack abs are the holy grail of health and fitness. However, the reality is that our bodies (especially those of women) did not evolve to function properly with a very low body fat percentage. In the case of women, the level of energy restriction that is required to lower our body fat percentage to under 20% can have adverse effects on our reproductive systems and fertility, as well as a number of other aspects of our physiology.

Today I talk with Amy Giannotti, a dietitian from Melbourne and the director of Eating Fit. Amy specialises in eating disorders, disordered eating and has a special interest in helping people recover from hypothalamic amenorrhea (loss of period) after overcoming her own personal journey and struggles with the condition.

We start off by discussing what hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is and how it’s diagnosed, what the long term health effects of HA are and compare it to RED-S syndrome. We then talk about how HA is linked to infertility, how you can recover from it and how food and nutrition is crucial for recovery. We discuss how long it takes on average for women to see their period’s returning and also what to do if you’re on birth control and may not be aware that you’ve lost your period.

This episode is a must listen to for all females, coaches and those working in the space of women’s health and weight loss. To learn more about Amy and her courses and coaching, head to her website and follow her on Instagram (@amyleegiannotti) or listen to her podcast, Healthy Life Redefined.

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59. Flexitarian Diets, with Anna and Alex from The Biting Truth (@thebitingtruth)

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:06:54 +1000

Today I am chatting all things flexitarian diets with Anna and Alex, the smiling duo behind The Biting Truth (@thebitingtruth), who are both Accredited Practicing Dietitians and nutritionists based here in Australia.

On a typical day, you’ll find Anna and Alex delivering keynote sessions to some of their corporate clients, dressing up as “Pip” the pineapple with a group of kindergarten students or developing recipes for their brand partners on social media.

No matter which hat they wear, Anna and Alex always have a no-nonsense science based approach to nutrition. They have always been passionate about the environment and the benefits of eating more plants, which is why they adopt a Flexitarian approach to eating and have made it their mission to educate people about the benefits of a mostly plant based diet.

In today’s podcast, we start off by talking about what a flexitarian diet is and how it differs to a vegan or vegetarian diet. We then chat some of the health data and research on plant based diets, practical tips for you to transition over to a flexitarian way of eating, how to eat well on a budget, why whole foods matter when it comes to plant based eating, gut health and flexitarian diets and lastly, their tips for our listeners on long lasting health and change.

I am really excited to bring you guys this podcast today as I too am passionate about a mostly plant based approach to eating as this means you don’t have to entirely cut out animal products if you don’t want to. Don't forget to follow Anna and Alex on Instagram, at @thebitingtruth or at their website. Anna and Alex have generously provided a discount code (leanne15) for 15% off their new Flexitarian Guide and Cookbook.

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58. Busting Nutrition Myths with Nutrition Researcher (and Legend) Alan Aragon (@thealanaragon) (Part 2)

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 08:29:56 +1000

Today's episode is the second part of my myth busting chat with nutrition researcher, Alan Aragon. If you haven't tuned into part 1 (episode 57) yet, it is a MUST listen.

In case you haven’t heard of Alan Aragon, he is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 20 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. Alan writes a monthly research review on his website providing cutting-edge theoretical and practical information and his work has been published in popular magazines as well as the peer-reviewed scientific literature. He co-authored Nutrient Timing Revisited, the most-viewed article in the history of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN). He also is the lead author of the ISSN Position Stand on Diets & Body Composition.

Alan maintains a private practice designing programs for recreational, Olympic, professional athletes and of course regular people striving to be their best. You can find Alan on his website and I highly recommend you follow his Instagram.

In today’s podcast (part 2), we start by discussing paleo and keto diets and their long-term success, we then talk about protein amounts for fat loss and muscle gain, how to lose fat and gain muscle mass simultaneously, we discuss dairy and “inflammation”, highly processed foods and flexible dieting, biohacking your health and finally, we discuss Alan’s tips for following credible people online.

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57. Busting Nutrition Myths with Nutrition Researcher (and Legend) Alan Aragon (@thealanaragon) (Part 1)

Tue, 26 May 2020 15:36:18 +1000

Today's episode is part 1 of a 2 parter with (drum roll please...) Alan Aragon. Alan is an absolute legend in the field of nutrition science so I hope you guys are as excited as I am for today’s podcast. Seriously, stop the Googling, stop listening to your friends, family and celebrity chefs and get scientifically proven nutrition facts, with the evidence to back them up, straight from a leading nutrition researcher.

I've split my chat with Alan into 2 episodes because there is so much valuable content here and it’s basically two huge nutrition myth busting podcasts based on the latest research and science.

In today’s podcast (part 1), we start by discussing why nutrition in general is so confusing and why there are so many conflicting opinions. We look at the 'Blue Zones' and why no diet is better than another, we de-bunk some breakfast myths, talk about nutrient timing, damaged metabolisms, weight loss plateaus and fasting.

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56. Fuelling Your Gut (Part 2) with Dr Will Bulsiewicz

Tue, 19 May 2020 12:45:58 +1000

Back on the podcast this week, we have gut health expert, Dr Will Bulsiewicz or Dr B as many of you know him by. If you haven’t checked out his earlier episodes on my podcast, go back and listen to episodes 9 & 13 with Dr B who is a double board certified gastroenterologist and doctor of internal medicine with 14 years as an MD helping his patients reverse symptoms of IBS, leaky gut, and other digestive issues.

In part 2 of this 2 part chat, we start by discussing artificial sweeteners and gut health, SIBO treatment, beating the bloat, whether a vegan keto diet is good for gut health, DNA microbiome testing, coconut oil and apple cider vinegar, when you should take probiotics, what to do if you don’t tolerate legumes well, which gut supplements are actually recommended, how to stop the smelly gas and finally, do you need to soak your oats and nuts?

To get in touch with Dr B:

Instagram: @theguthealthmd

Website: https://theplantfedgut.com

Book: Fiber Fueled (due out May 12th 2020) https://theplantfedgut.com/book/

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55. Fuelling Your Gut (Part 1) with Dr Will Bulsiewicz

Mon, 11 May 2020 13:28:42 +1000

In part 1 of this 2 part chat, we start by discussing why gut health is so important and new research in the areas of gut health and weight loss, mental health and time restricted eating. We then discuss autoimmune conditions and inflammation, leaky gut, low residue diets and stricturing, probiotics and prebiotics and finally the signs to look out for if you have an unhealthy gut. If you have any questions about gut health, be sure to tune into this podcast for the latest cutting-edge medical research on all things gut health!

To get in touch with Dr B:

Instagram: @theguthealthmd

Website: https://theplantfedgut.com

Book: Fiber Fueled (due out May 12th 2020) https://theplantfedgut.com/book/

54. Hormone Health with Registered Dietitian, Sarah Grace Meckelberg (@sarahgracemeck)

Mon, 04 May 2020 11:35:38 +1000

Today’s episode is all about healthy hormones!

I chat with Sarah Grace Meckelberg, a Registered Dietitian with a masters of science degree in Exercise Physiology. Sarah Grace is also the Founder of Fresh Fit N Healthy, an author, a speaker and a social media influencer.

Sarah Grace has ditched the typical dietitian route and has created the Fresh Fit n Healthy Academy, where she works 1-1 with people to provide REAL body solutions that last. Sarah Grace also mentors health professionals to help them turn their dreams into reality, and also created The RD University, an 8-week group mentorship program.

After a personal battle with hormone health, Sarah Grace has made it her mission to educate you guys on why hormone health is so important.

I can’t wait for you to hear this podcast today and learn all about healthy hormones!

Connect with Sarah Grace!

IG & Tik Tok: @sarahgracemeck

Website: freshfitnhealthy.com

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53. Maintaining Motivation and Progress

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:41:58 +1000

Today's episode is a quick chat about my tips and tricks around motivation and progress in relation to your health and fitness journey. I discuss the strategies I give my clients who are feeling unmotivated, or have a set back, to help them get back on track and keep their momentum going.

52. Self-Love, Confidence and Happiness (Part 2) with Trainer and Nutritionist, Sierra Nielsen (@sierranielsen)

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:28:33 +1000

As most of the world is in lockdown or isolation due to COVID-19, I thought a podcast about self-love and happiness was just what you guys needed.

To help me out today, I have trainer and nutritionist, Sierra Nielsen as our special guest!

Sierra helps individuals own their worth, build confidence & get healthy from the inside-out. She’s an online trainer, nutritionist and transformation coach starting with the basics of loving yourself first. Please go and check out her Instagram account which is @sierranielsen as she posts the most wonderful, real and helpful content for all those struggling with life, love and self-worth.

This podcast is part 2 of a 2 parter with Sierra. If you haven't listened to part 1, I encourage you to go back and check out episode 51.

In today’s podcast, Sierra and I answer a whole heap of listener questions. We start with: how to find grace and compassion after someone has betrayed us, how to deal with pressure from society to be in a relationship at a certain age, how to find purpose amongst pain and how to keep a positive mindset in the face of constant failures.

51. Self-Love, Confidence and Happiness (Part 1) with Trainer and Nutritionist, Sierra Nielsen (@sierranielsen)

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 12:57:53 +1000

As most of the world is in lockdown or isolation due to COVID-19, I thought a podcast about self-love and happiness was just what you guys needed.

To help me out today, I have trainer and nutritionist, Sierra Nielsen as our special guest!

This podcast is part 1 of a 2 parter with Sierra. In today’s episode we discuss: confidence and happiness, how to respect your own health journey, how to overcome heartache, how to find light at the end of the tunnel and how to ask for help if you’re struggling. So… pop some headphones in and grab a cup of tea because the gold in this podcast is worth paying extra special attention too.

50. Hard Truths about "Health Foods" with Dietitian, Savina Rego (@thesavvydietitian)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:14:47 +1000

"Health Food", "Super Food", "High Protein", "No Added Sugar", "Low Sugar", "Low Fat", "Baked Not Fried", "Made with Real Fruit", "Gluten Free", "5 Star Health Rating"...

Sound familiar?

We are bombarded with these health claims every time we enter a supermarket (mostly in the "Health Food" aisle) because the companies that manufacture these products want you to think you are buying healthy products and making healthy choices. MARKETING SELLS!

When presented with 2 products, most people will spend more money to buy the "healthier" option. We walk away reassured that we have put our health and wellbeing first, without bothering to look below the surface. This reassurance we feel is what has been described as a "Health Halo" and it is not always a good thing. People should be empowered to look beyond the PR and marketing hype and work out for themselves what is actually in the food they are buying and whether these "Health Halo" claims stack up.

This is what this podcast is all about. I talk with Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Savina Rego and together we debunk the most common "Health Halos" and teach you how to shop for food with the confidence of knowing the facts, not the marketing BS. If nutrition label reading and Australia's "Health Star Rating System" is more your thing, don't worry, we cover that as well.

If you follow Savina's Instagram (@thesavvydietitian) you'll know this is a passion of hers. Her Instagram is full of infographics comparing foods (compare the pair), comparing portions (portion distortion) and health food aisle fails. Our goal is that, by the end of this podcast, you'll be able to see past the "Health Halos" and be reassured that you are making food choices based on facts rather than skin deep marketing claims.

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49. All your exercise questions answered (part 2) with Adam Martin, accredited exercise physiologist

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:51:04 +1000

Welcome back to part 2 of “You've got the Questions, We've got the Answers” my Q&A with exercise expert Adam Martin. Adam is an accredited exercise physiologist and has been in the industry for almost 15 years. Adam specialises in helping people get back to and beyond their pre-injury state. Adam has worked with clients that range from large companies (e.g. Amazon), Olympic athletes and 94 year olds looking to stay mobile in their later years. Adam has also written an Amazon best selling book about fasting called 'Start Late, Stay Light' and now runs an Instagram page called "The No Breakfast Guy” (@the_no_breakfast_guy). If you would like to learn more about Adam, or grab a free copy of his book (as mentioned in episode 48), visit Adam's website: www.thenobreakfastguy.com.

Today, Adam is answering another round of your questions about exercise! Adam also answered a heap of your questions in part 1 (episode 48) of this 2 part series, so if you haven't listened to that episode, you might want to check out part 1 first. Today, Adam and I cover the following topics: whether stretching and foam rolling is really necessary; the most common cause of lower back pain and how to treat it; how many reps to do for weight loss and toning; whether stretching actually prevents injuries and whether we should do it; the best tips to improve posture for desk workers; how long it takes females to actively put on muscle and how often they should be weight training and the best exercises for strong abs and how to build them.

48. All your exercise questions answered (part 1) with Adam Martin, accredited exercise physiologist

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:30:00 +1000

You've got the questions, we've got the answers. In todays episode I speak to Adam Martin, more commonly known as "The No Breakfast Guy", an accredited exercise physiologist and has been in the industry for almost 15 years. Adam specialises in helping people get back to and beyond their pre-injury state. Adam has worked with clients that range from large companies (e.g. Amazon), Olympic athletes and 94 year olds looking to stay mobile in their later years. Adam has also written an Amazon best selling book about fasting called 'Start Late, Stay Light' and now runs an Instagram page called "The No Breakfast Guy” (@the_no_breakfast_guy).

Adam is answering all your questions around exercise! This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series so, if your question isn’t answered in this episode, be sure to listen to next weeks episode as well. Today, Adam and I cover the following topics: the most important exercises to get lean, whether pilates and boxing is enough for gaining muscle, the difference between a physiotherapist, an exercise physiologist, an osteopath and a chiropractor, whether you should start your workout with cardio or weights, whether you should exercise if you’re unwell, the best training tips for a half marathon, how to avoid flaring up a hip flexor injury and tips and techniques to avoiding injury.

If you would like to learn more about Adam, or grab a free copy of his book (as mentioned in the podcast), visit Adam's website: www.thenobreakfastguy.com.

47. Supplements backed by science with leading Sports Dietitian, Jessica Spendlove

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:19:42 +1000

Welcome back to part 2 of the podcast with one of Australia's leading sports dietitians Jessica Spendlove who has an impressive resume including a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and a Masters of Nutrition & Dietetics. Jess currently works with many professional sports teams including the Greater Western Sydney GIANTS (AFL), Giants Netball (Super Netball), Western Sydney Wanderers (A-League), Cronulla Sharks (NRL) Sydney Kings (NBL) and most recently the NSW Waratahs (Super Rugby).

In today’s podcast, Jess and I chat all things supplementation and what better expert to have this conversation with! We break down the supplements with the evidence and science behind them and where and when they should be used. We start with the most common supplement protein powder, then move on to discussing caffeine followed by leucine, beta alanine, branch chain amino acids or BCAAs, omega 3s fatty acids (fish oil), collagen and finally creatine.

As always, if you enjoyed this podcast, make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode! Please also share the podcast to your Facebook or Instagram stories so your friends and family can listen to it and learn as well. And finally, if you could take 30 seconds out of your day to leave me a positive rating or review, that would mean the world to me. To get in touch with Jess,

Email: jess@jessicaspendlove.com

Instagram: @Jess_Spendlove_Dietitian

Website: www.jessicaspendlove.com

Website: www.healthandperformancecollective.com

46. Nutrition to manage illness and boost energy levels, with Sports Dietitian, Jess Spendlove, Performance Dietitian (@ jess_spendlove_dietitian)

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:49:38 +1000

Given the sudden surge in coronavirus cases in countries outside of China, it is more important than ever to take steps to prevent and manage illness. As you will learn in today's podcast, while good nutrition cannot prevent you from catching viruses like the coronavirus, nutrition has an important role to play in reducing risk and managing illness as well as maintaining energy levels during exercise and generally through out the day.

In today's podcast, I talk with special guest Jessica Spendlove, Performance Dietitian, one of the most respected and sought-after sports dietitians in Australia. Jess has an impressive list of credentials with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) at the University of Wollongong and a Masters of Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of Sydney. Jess currently works with many professional sports teams including the Greater Western Sydney GIANTS (AFL), Giants Netball (Super Netball), Western Sydney Wanderers (A-League), Cronulla Sharks (NRL) Sydney Kings (NBL) and most recently the NSW Waratahs (Super Rugby).

Jess is also the co-founder of the Health and Performance Collective (www.healthandperformancecollective.com) (@health_performance_collective on Instagram) where Jess, and the Collective's other co-founder, Chloe McLeod, sports dietitian, provide dietetics advice to elite athletes as well as everyday men and women looking to improve their health and lifestyle.

Jess and I start off by discussing what a day in the life of a sports dietitian looks like. We then move on to cover a number of important topics given the current coronavirus threat, including strategies to improve general energy levels and minimise the risk and severity of illnesses like colds, the flu and coronavirus, how to maximise energy levels during exercise, top tips for recovering from illness, keto diets, carbs and upper respiratory tract infections and which supplements can actually help minimise the risk and severity of viruses like colds, the flu and coronavirus.

45. Your questions answered by Leanne! Q&A part 2

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:43:38 +1000

Welcome to podcast number 45. Part 2 of the Q&A where I answer all your questions! I get asked similar things all the time on social media so I put it to you guys on my Instagram stories to ask me some questions to answer on the podcast. I answered 7 in part 1 and today I will answer 8. In this episode, I chat all things IBS, my exercise routine, eating for skin health, reverse dieting, best approach to decrease body fat, advice for nutrition students, genetics and fat loss and whether eating for your macros is really necessary. This is the first time I’ve done something like this so if you enjoy it, please be sure to leave me a review and let me know so I can do more in the future!

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44. Your questions answered by Leanne! Q&A part 1

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:27:55 +1000

Welcome to podcast number 44 and today is a special one, we are going to do a Q&A with myself! I get asked similar things all the time on social media so I put it to you guys on my Instagram stories to ask me some questions to answer on the podcast. I have chosen the top 7 questions I think would benefit so many of you and will be answering them today in a Q&A series! Now this is the first time I’ve done something like this so if you enjoy it, please be sure to leave me a review and let me know so I can do more in the future!

43. How to Overcome Emotional Eating with Psychologist Glenn Mackintosh

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:47:54 +1000

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Welcome to podcast number 43 with Glenn Mackintosh. Glenn is a psychologist who is incredibly passionate about eating, physical activity, weight and body image. He is the author of the best-selling ‘Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever’ (purchase here: https://glennmackintosh.com/thinsanity/), the founder of Weight Management Psychology and his public work has seen him feature as on-screen psychologist for Network 10's ‘The Biggest Loser: Transformed’. In today’s episode, Glenn and I chat about how to overcome emotional eating. We start by discussing the differences between emotional eating, binge eating and disordered eating and what’s required for a diagnosis and treatment plan. We then focus on emotional eating and the reasons we eat when we’re emotional/bored/stressed. We chat about why women “give in” to their cravings in the moment despite knowing better, why we self-sabotage our healthy eating habits, how we can re-train our brain, how to conquer the “I have no will-power” frame of mind and we hear Glenn's top tips for overcoming emotional eating. Follow Glenn on Instagram @glennmackintosh or contact him here: www.weightmanagementpsychology.com.au

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42. Eating for exercise, with Advanced Sports Dietitian, Chloe McLeod (Part 2)

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 09:50:00 +1000

This week's podcast is part 2 of my discussion with advanced sports dietitian, Chloe McLeod. It is kindly brought to you by Future Farm Co, who aim to deliver plant-based foods to Australia and New Zealand, bringing the world’s best brands of plant-based food to your local store. You can find them on Instagram @futurefarmanz & on Facebook @futurefarmco or at their website: https://www.futurefarmco.com.

While last week's talk with Chloe was focused on FODMAPs, sensitive stomachs, prebiotics and gut health (definitely check out part 1 (ep 41.) if you haven't already), this week's episode is focussed on Chloe's other passion: nutrition for sports and exercise. As an advanced sports dietitian, Chloe regularly works with elite athletes (including the Parramatta Eels National Rugby League squad), as well as regular weekend warriors, to help them achieve their nutrition and exercise goals. But don't worry, this podcast is packed with info, tips and tricks designed to help exercise enthusiasts no matter what their level of sporting prowess. We start off talking about how nutrition influences bowel movements during exercise and how to avoid upset stomachs. We talk tips and tricks for preventing stitches and Chloe tells us the secret nutrition hack that Olympic athletes use to help stop cramping. We talk dos and don'ts in the lead up to race day and discuss the best pre-workout foods. Finally, we talk about whether you should be exercising in a fuelled or fasted state.

So stop your Googling because these are the facts brought to you by the experts, no 'broscience' here, just evidenced based nutrition science, for FREE!

You can find Chloe on social media @chloe_mcleod_dietitian or @health_performance_collective or find her on her website: www.chloemcleod.com.

41. Talking FODMAPs, gut health and fuelling your gut for performance with Advanced Sports Dietitian, Chloe McLeod (Part 1)

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:22:37 +1000

Welcome to today’s podcast with our expert guest, Chloe McLeod. It is kindly brought to you by Future Farm Co, who aim to deliver plant-based foods to Australia and New Zealand, bringing the world’s best brands of plant-based food to your local store. You can find them on Instagram @futurefarmanz & on Facebook @futurefarmco or at their website: https://www.futurefarmco.com.

Now today’s special guest Chloe is an expert in gut health, food intolerances and sports nutrition. As an Advanced Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian, Chloe works with the Parramatta Eels National Rugby League squad, and co-owns nutrition consultancy, Health & Performance Collective. With over 10 years experience in the industry, Chloe’s expert knowledge provides a sought after ability to help her clients be their healthiest selves. With a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Flinders University and a Masters of Public Health at the University of Sydney, Chloe is passionate about helping individuals make positive changes to their lifestyle.

Chloe has created a world class; online course, The FODMAP Challenge helping individuals identify gut intolerance symptoms. I can’t wait for you guys to hear both of these podcasts with Chloe. In the first one, we will talk about FODMAPs, sensitive tummies, prebiotics and fuelling your gut for performance and in the second podcast, we discuss runners gut and other gut related exercise issues along with strategies for stitches and cramping. To check out Chloe's FODMAP Challenge, see here: www.fodmapchallenge.com You can find Chloe on social media @chloe_mcleod_dietitian or @health_performance_collective or find her on her website: www.chloemcleod.com.

40. Busting the Worst Nutrition Myths with Science, with Martin MacDonald (@martinnutrition)

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:55:11 +1000

Martin MacDonald is a clinical performance nutritionist, motivational speaker & educator. He holds an undergraduate and two postgraduates, one in clinical nutrition and one in sports nutrition. Martin is the CEO of the Mac-Nutrition Collective and founder of the MNU Certification, the UK’s first ever 12-month, evidence-based, vocational online nutrition course. Online, Martin's direct approach and entertaining content has attracted a very engaged following to whom he disseminates evidence-based nutritional information via his Instagram account, @martinnutrition and website, www.mac-nutrition.com

In today’s podcast, we bust a bucket load of nutrition myths: “Weight loss is as easy as calories in and calories out”, “My metabolism is damaged, I can't lose weight”, “It's cheat day, I can eat what I want”, “broccoli has just as much protein as steak”, “...the Game Changers movie generally”, “dairy causes inflammation”, “artificial sweeteners cause insulin release”, “you should eat for your body type / blood type” and finally, we discuss how to find credible experts online.

39. Confidence, Stress Management and Motivation with Dr. Rachel Goldman (@drrachelnyc)

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:42:02 +1000

Today’s podcast is brought to you by Nutra Organics. One of my favourite Australian wholefood companies who provide a range of organic, honest, wholefood products to nourish you and your family. You can use the discount code they have kindly offered you guys which is 'LEANNE' for 15% of the range of whole food products and check them out at www.nutraorganics.com.au or on social media @nutraorganics.

We are back for part 2 of my interview with New York psychologist, Dr Rachel Goldman. Dr Rachel specialises in health and wellness, including health behaviour change, stress management, eating behaviours, obesity, bariatric surgery and weight management. She helps her clients achieve their health and wellness goals utilising cognitive behavioural therapy.

In this episode I chat with Dr Rachel about her tips relating to eating behaviour and dealing with stress eating. We discuss co-workers and family members who self-sabotage your progress, finding and maintaining motivation and how to set goals that you will actually achieve! We also talk about mindful eating and planning ahead when it comes to long term health. Finally, we end with a brilliant discussion about happiness and confidence plus how to recognise the signs of disordered eating. You can follow Dr Rachel on social media @drrachelnyc or visit her website www.drrachelnyc.com Don’t forget to leave me a positive rating or review in your podcast app if you enjoyed the podcast and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

38. Eating Behaviours, Self-sabotage and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Dr. Rachel Goldman (@drrachelnyc)

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:08:18 +1000

Today’s expert guest is the incredible Doctor Rachel Goldman who is a licensed psychologist practicing in New York City. She specialising in health and wellness, including health behaviour change, stress management, eating behaviours, obesity, bariatric surgery and weight management. She helps her clients achieve their health and wellness goals utilizing cognitive behavioural therapy. Dr. Rachel serves on many professional committees and thrives in the wellness community in New York where she can meet and bring like-minded individuals together to network, learn and facilitate behavioural changes that will promote healthier and happier lives. You can follow Dr Rachel on social media @drrachelnyc or visit her website www.drrachelnyc.com Don’t forget to leave me a positive rating or review in your podcast app if you enjoyed the podcast and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!

37. “Train like a girl” - Part 2 - Tailoring your nutrition to female physiology, with Dr Stacy Sims

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 09:20:33 +1000

Back on the podcast today is our expert in female physiology Dr Stacy Sims. Famously known for her quote “women are not small men” Dr Sims is an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist and Author of ROAR – a book dedicated to matching your food and fitness to your unique female physiology for optimum performance, great health and a strong lean body for life. The first podcast Dr Sims and I did together (number 36) focused on the female physiology, hormones, pills, PMS and training. Today’s podcast will focus on nutrition science for the unique female physiology. We talk about cravings during your period, protein, carb and fat recommendations, supplementation, protein powders, cycle syncing nutrition and tracking. Head on over to social media and give our guest a follow @drstacysims or head to her website to learn more: https://www.drstacysims.com.

36. “Train like a girl” - Part 1 - Optimising nutrition and training specifically for females and their natural physiology, with Dr Stacy Sims

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:29:03 +1000

Today’s podcast is brought to you by Nutra Organics. One of my favourite Australian wholefoods companies who provide a range of organic, honest, wholefood products to nourish you and your family. You can use the discount code they have kindly offered you guys which is 'LEANNE' for 15% of the range of whole food products and check them out at www.nutraorganics.com.au or on social media @nutraorganics.

Today’s expert guest is the one and only Dr Stacy Sims. Famously known for her quote “women are not small men” Dr Sims is an exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist and Author of ROAR – a book dedicated to matching your food and fitness to your unique female physiology for optimum performance, great health and a strong lean body for life. Dr Sims is currently a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Waikato where she is an applied researcher, innovator and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. Today’s podcast will focus on the female physiology and training and we will bring Dr Stacy back for a second podcast when we focus on nutrition science for the unique female physiology. Head on over to social media and give her a follow @drstacysims or head to her website to learn more: https://www.drstacysims.com.

35. Staying healthy during the festive season

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 17:45:52 +1000

Today, instead of having an expert guest on my podcast, you guys get lil' old me! I will be your expert and I am addressing a topic I get a tonne of questions about (especially this time of year). The topic is eating during the festive season or, more generally, eating during holidays or for celebrations. How do we enjoy ourselves during these times, but also stay healthy? Today I'll teach you my secret that has worked for me for many years now and is an essential trick that helps me sustain my healthy lifestyle all year round. It’s called 10% better. Join me in this podcast and I will explain further.

34. Tips and tricks for creating and cooking delicious and healthy meals with Leah Itsines (@leahitsines)

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 15:28:14 +1000

Today on the podcast, we chat to one of my favourite foodies, Leah Itsines. Leah is a creative self-taught cook and author with a passion for making real food healthy and delicious. Her mission is to help people all around the world become healthier and more confident in the kitchen with her BARE community.

In our chat, we talk about how she became one of Australia’s leading self-taught cooks and what a typical day in her shoes looks like. We talk about how she finds her inspiration to create all her recipes, her thoughts on why people can’t achieve their health goals, how to improve your cooking skills, kitchen essentials she recommends for everyone, what it was like working with dietitian’s to create her eating guides and her light bulb moment from working with them.

We also discuss the things she wishes everyone knew about cooking and eating well, her favourite go-to meal to cook at home her favourite tips to save money but still eat well, Leah’s favourite lower calorie ingredient substitutes and the biggest myths she sees when it comes to cooking at home.

Finally, we discuss how to eat out socially and enjoy balance, Leah’s travel tips to stay healthy and her meal prep ideas for beginners.

33. Gut Health and Everything in Between with Dr Sarina Pasricha

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 10:48:54 +1000

Our expert guest today is nationally recognized gastroenterologist and speaker Dr. Sarina Pasricha. She completed her undergraduate training in biological anthropology and nutrition from Harvard University. She finished 16 years of additional education and medical training to become a double-board certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Sarina also obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Research so that she can best use evidence-based medicine to educate the public. She has published extensively in the most respected gastroenterology journals and has given more than 50 national presentations.

In today’s episode, we will clear up so many myths and questions that you have around gut health. We discuss what good gut health is and how to define it, the definition and causes of IBS, we talk about the low FODMAP diet and the link between the gut brain axis. We also discuss leaky gut, the role of probiotics, gut testing and diagnosis’s and the link between gut health and nutrition. At the end of the episode, we answer some listener questions as well where Dr Sarina provides some great insights.

Make sure you go and give Dr Sarina a follow on her Instagram & Facebook accounts @DocSarina and more information can be found on her website www.docsarina.com

32. Nutrition for injury prevention, management and recovery (Part 2) with Andrew Hall

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 12:12:20 +1000

This week, we are back talking to Brisbane based sports dietitian, Andrew Hall in part 2 of the 2 part series on nutrition for injury prevention, recovery and sports nutrition

Andrew is an accredited sports dietitian, motivated by improving the nutrition, health and performance of others, working with a range of individuals, from recreational to elite athletes. He has a particular interest relating to injury management nutrition (muscle loss mitigation, tendons, inflammation) and optimising body composition for performance & health (muscle gain & fat loss). Andrew provides sports nutrition advice to the Brisbane Broncos rugby league team, the Brisbane Bullets basketball team and the Brisbane Bandits baseball team. Ensure you give Andrew a follow on his Instagram @Andrew_hall_dietitian and check out his website: https://andrewhalldietitian.com for more information.

In part 1 of the 2 part series, Andrew and I discussed the emerging area of nutrition for injury prevention and his evidenced based tips to prevent and recover from injury and illness. We talk about minimising fat gain and muscle loss while injured or sick and how nutrition can assist. We also briefly touch on supplementation also so if you haven't listened to that episode, we recommend you go back and listen to it before this one.

In part 2 of the series, Andrew and I discuss pre and post workout nutrition (with reference to training fasted vs with fuel on board), supplementation (testing, safety, effectiveness and evidence) with specific reference to protein powder, caffeine, creatine and beetroot. We also chat about how to recover faster between sessions (nothing worse than DOMS), rest day nutrition advice, nutrition tips for training and refuelling the every day athlete.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Insta stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!

31. Nutrition for injury prevention, management and recovery (Part 1) with Andrew Hall

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 07:55:26 +1000

After a short holiday induced absence, I'm back this week talking to Brisbane based sports dietitian, Andrew Hall in part 1 of a 2 part series on nutrition for injury prevention, recovery and sports nutrition

Andrew is an accredited sports dietitian, motivated by improving the nutrition, health and performance of others, working with a range of individuals, from recreational to elite athletes. He has a particular interest relating to injury management nutrition (muscle loss mitigation, tendons, inflammation) and optimising body composition for performance & health (muscle gain & fat loss). Andrew provides nutrition and dietetic advice to the Brisbane Broncos rugby league team, the Brisbane Bullets basketball team and the Brisbane Bandits baseball team. Ensure you give Andrew a follow on his Instagram @Andrew_hall_dietitian and check out his website: https://andrewhalldietitian.com for more information.

In part 1 of the 2 part series, Andrew and I discuss the emerging area of nutrition for injury prevention and his evidenced based tips to prevent and recover from injury and illness. We talk about minimising fat gain and muscle loss while injured or sick and how nutrition can assist. We also briefly touch on supplementation.

In part 2 of the series, Andrew and I discuss pre and post workout nutrition, supplementation, how to recover faster between sessions, rest day nutrition advice, training tips with nutrition and refuelling the every day athlete.

30. Weight training for beginners with accredited exercise physiologist Zenia Wood (@swiftmovementacademy)

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 17:07:47 +1000

Today, I chat once again with accredited exercise physiologist, Zenia Wood (@swiftmovementacademy). This episode is the second in a two part series with Zenia. In the first episode (episode 29), Zenia shared her expert advice on building lean muscle and why so many people struggle to see the gains they want. In this second episode, we focus more on providing information and tips for people who have just started out weight training.

As I mentioned last week, there are so many benefits associated with resistance training and building muscle (metabolically active tissue). These benefits have particular significance for women. Zenia and I kick off by chatting about the benefits of weight training and how it assists with fat loss, bone mineral density and, more generally, confidence. We talk about where people should start when beginning resistance training and what are the most important lifts to include in your work outs. We discuss the benefits of free weights vs. machine weights and talk about the importance of progression. Zenia gives us her technique tips for important lifts like squats and deadlifts. Finally, Zenia takes us through the common mistakes she sees people making at the gym and how to correct them.

29. The top 5 reasons why you're not building muscle (despite your best efforts) with accredited exercise physiologist Zenia Wood (@swiftmovementacademy)

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:46:04 +1000

You know I tell it like it is... well let me be super clear about this: It is ok for women to lift weights and gain muscle. Muscle is metabolically active tissue. The more you have, the higher your resting metabolic rate (that is, the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn just sitting on the couch). If your goal is fat loss (notice I didn't say weight loss) you're going to have a much harder time if you aren't trying to build some muscle. But beyond that, strong is sexy!

If you're brand new to the gym, or even if you've been training for a while, you may not have seen the strength and muscle gains you were hoping for. Don't worry, you're about to find out why.

Today, I talk to my own trainer, accredited exercise physiologist Zenia Wood. Zenia is extremely passionate about helping people move swiftly and pain free through education, rehabilitation and empowerment. Zenia specialises in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and in particular excels when working with people who experience pain or are struggling to see performance improvements in their movement and exercise both in and out of the gym. Zenia's clientele ranges from world champion bodybuilders and those with lower back pain when lifting, right through to mums trying to improve their fitness and daily strength. Make sure you head on over to Zenia's instagram @swiftmovementacademy and give her a follow!

This podcast is the first of a 2 part series with Zenia in which she shares her expert advice on building lean muscle and why so many people struggle to see the gains they want.

Next week, I'll have Zenia back to talk about weight training for beginners, her top tips to get started with resistance training, common mistakes she sees and how to fix your lifting technique.

28. The five most common fat loss mistakes you're making, with sports dietitian and physique expert Angelique Clark

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:57:45 +1000

Today, I have Angie Clark (my business partner and co-founder of our Love Living Lean group program) back on the podcast to talk about the most common mistakes we make that derail our efforts to lose weight or keep the weight off.

If you've listened to my previous podcasts (episodes 6 and 7) you'll know that Angie is a Brisbane based accredited sports dietitian who is the go to guru for bikini, physique and body building competition prep. Like me, Angie's practice is strictly evidence based and she supports her clients to reach their goals using the latest research in fat loss science.

Without giving too much away, in today's podcast Angie and I look at the 5 most common mistakes people make that prevent them from losing weight or hinder their progress. Some of these issues are quick fixes, others are subconscious habits that you may not even know you are doing. We teach you to recognise the issues and get your health journey back on track. These 5 actionable tips are easy to implement into your life RIGHT NOW!

FYI: The person we referred to, "Nick" who was the motivational speaker at our event is found at: @nicksantonastasso on Instagram.

To sign up to our brand new 8 week NOURISH program, please see here: www.lovelivinglean.com.au (sign ups are now open and close on October 19th 2019 and we will only take 250 ladies worldwide so get in quick!).

27. Struggle with weekend/social eating? You NEED to listen to this!

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 14:26:06 +1000

Who doesn't love a restaurant dinner, or some cheese and a wine, on a Friday night? What about a delicious café brunch on Sunday morning? I know I do! It's certainly not something I'm prepared to give up, and we shouldn't feel like we have to. A healthy lifestyle doesn't mean 100% clean, calorie controlled eating.

In fact, my philosophy is that, to achieve overall health and wellbeing, you need foods that nourish your soul (what I call "soul foods") in moderation. But, at the end of the day, food is energy for your body and when you're in these social situations it is very easy to ingest much more energy than your body actually needs at the time, and undo a lot of the 'healthy eating' you achieved throughout the week.

So how do we stay on track without sacrificing our soul foods? Well, in today's podcast I give you all my tried and tested tips and tricks that I have developed over the 9 years I have been practicing as a nutritionist and dietitian. These are some of the strategies I implement with my clients in my premium 1:1 coaching program, but I'll teach them to you for FREE today as I love you guys so much!

To apply for my premium 1:1 coaching program (exclusively for women with emotional eating, gut issues and who want to lose weight sustainably!) see www.leangutmindmethod.com Bear in mind I only accept 2 ladies each month so please only apply if you are 100% ready and willing to change your life!

26. The latest gut health research, straight out of the lab, with researcher and dietitian Dr Megan Rossi (@theguthealthdoctor)

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 12:34:25 +1000

It seems obvious when I say it, but you SHOULD NOT take the health advice you see on social media at face value. If you are going to act on advice that could affect your health or wellbeing, that advice should be backed by robust and well designed research that demonstrates its effectiveness. In short, whether it's on Instagram or otherwise, you should only take health advice from evidence based health professionals.

Luckily, when it comes to gut health, I've got you covered.

Today I'm chatting with Dr Megan Rossi PHD (@theguthealthdoctor on Instagram), a registered dietitian and gut health researcher at King’s College London who is investigating nutrition-based therapies in gastrointestinal health, including, for example, prebiotics, probiotics, dietary fibres, the low FODMAP diet and food additives.

Today, Megan and I take you through the latest research related to topical gut health issues. We talk about the effects of food additives on IBS and the gut microbiome more generally. We discuss the current efficacy of the emerging concept of personalised nutrition. Megan takes us through the latest research relating to the effects of probiotics and in what circumstances they may be helpful. We talk about the emerging understanding of the link between gut health and mental health through the gut-brain axis. We debunk the myths relating to "leaky gut" and explain exactly what it is and how it relates to coeliac disease. We chat about the latest research coming out about the connection between gut health, weight management and women's health. We talk truths about the effects of alcohol and dairy on gut health. Megan also gives you her tips on how to include beans, legumes and chickpeas into your diet if you suffer from wind and bloating. Finally, Megan and I talk IBS, misconceptions about the low FODMAP diet and the emerging evidence relating to non-dietary, holistic ways of managing IBS.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag us and share it in your Insta stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!

25. Meal prep hacks, easy health tips and practical fitness advice with Nikki from Just Get Fit (@justget.fit)

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 14:21:44 +1000

Today I chat with Nikki from Just Get Fit. Nikki is a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer who works exclusively with women. Her mission is to help women develop a healthy relationship with food and fitness and does so by providing practical and entertaining nutrition and training advice to her 200,000+ followers as @justget.fit on Instagram.

As someone who struggled with dieting since her mid-teens, Nikki helps her client make sustainable lifestyle changes which they can adhere to long term. She is also a meal prep guru with four years of experience in creating delicious and healthy meals.

In todays podcast Nikki and I discuss mental health and its impact on our health. We talk dieting struggles and finding balance between health and wellbeing. We talk motivation, finding your "why", perfectionism and playing the long game.

We then chat about meal prep. Nikki gives us her realistic meal prep hacks, we discuss types of meal prep and she shares her tricks to make meal prep last longer.

We move on to discuss fitness. We talk about turning failures into “failing forward”, when to work out and when to rest (especially related to sickness) and we discuss home workouts vs gym workouts.

Finally, we chat about how to find a reputable trainer online and why buying from a transformation photo online can be risky.

24. Mastering Your Inner Mean Girl, with Dr Libby Quinn (@thewomenspsychologist)

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 22:44:47 +1000

This week was Women's Health Week, and what better way to celebrate it than to chat to special guest Dr Libby Quinn.

Dr Libby is a Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Women’s Psychology Clinic, a boutique therapy space for women in Northern NSW. Dr Libby draws on her 8 years of university training (including a bachelor of psychological science, with honours, and a doctorate in clinical psychology). Dr Libby has been privileged to work for 10 years solely in private practice to assist women of all ages to live a more vibrant life.

Today Dr Libby and I talk about the various external pressures women face in 2019. We discuss societal pressure for women to succeed. We take a look at how women self-visualise and how that shape's their ego, beliefs and stories. We chat about how it is important for women to know their worth and how to build true confidence rather than superficial confidence. We discuss anxiety, self sabotage and strategies to deal with negative thoughts and emotions. Dr Libby breaks down the components of our brain and the way we think and how this neuroplasticity creates, and can be used to break, habits.

Finally, Dr Libby answers listener questions about shame, guilt, forgiveness and body confidence.

23. Exploring Eating Disorders and Thriving with Chronic Disease, with Nina Gelbke (@naturally_nina_)

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 19:40:21 +1000

As you can see from the episode title, in today's podcast I am exploring two very emotional and sensitive issues, but I'm doing so with clinically qualified, and personally experienced, Nina Gelbke (@naturally_nina_).

Nina is a qualified clinical Nutritionist and health & wellness blogger, with a passion for all things nutrition, health and wellbeing. Through her instagram account and website she shares informative, evidence-based and relatable nutrition information and plenty of delicious recipes!

Nina developed her passion for nutrition after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and being a competitive athlete, but this passion took a downward spiral and led to a long battle with a severe eating disorder. Nina has since overcome this disorder and, as a result, now specialises in eating disorders and sports nutrition in her clinical practice.

In today's episode, Nina and I discuss advice and strategies for listeners living with chronic diseases like diabetes, coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel disease and how to not let these conditions define you.

We also discuss Nina's experience with, and recovery from, her eating disorder. In particular, we talk about what got her through and what the 'red flags' are which may indicate a person is suffering from an eating disorder. Nina also shares her advice for people who suspect they, or a loved one or friend, may have an undiagnosed eating disorder. We also talk about how to recognise excessive anxiety when it comes to food and exercise, what the effects of overexercising are, when to seek the help of a professional, how to support someone in recovery and how to define success and progress without the scale.

Finally, we share out tips to improve health and wellbeing without restrictive dieting and how to find credible health experts on social media.

22. Health Hacks for Time Poor People on a Budget with Dr. Rachel Paul (@collegenutritionist)

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 12:07:40 +1000

Today I chat to Dr. Rachel Paul, PHD. Rachel is a nationally recognised registered dietitian based in California who helps college students and young professionals look and feel amazing by eating healthy, cooking on their own, and making good food choices in social situations. Rachel is known for her practical advice and easy-to-follow guidance, particularly with her 300,000+ strong Instagram following.

In our easy to listen to chat, Rachel and I discuss some of the mistakes students and new grads make when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We discuss the importance of planning and accountability particularly in high stress/pressure situations. We discuss tips and tricks to recognise and avoid boredom eating. We give you hacks for eating healthy when time and money are tight. We explain how to read nutrition labels and make healthy choices in the supermarket. We discuss strategies to make healthy choices when on holidays, on the weekends and at social events (including with alcohol!). We talk about the best way to track progress and alternatives to the scale. Finally we give you our No. 1 tip for maintaining a health lifestyle that anyone of any age or budget can do right now!

21. Mastering Your Mindset By Setting Achievable Goals

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 09:16:15 +1000

Today’s episode is short and sweet. In it, I give you my tips for setting achievable goals to help you live a healthy life long term. Remember, true, sustainable health isn't a sprint, it's a marathon. It's not about how you'll look in 6 weeks, it's about how you'll feel in 60 years. So have a listen to this episode and think about what small changes you can make in your lifestyle. It's the small changes that tend to be the most profound. They add up over time and eventually you've changed your life without even realising it.

20. Food for Thought about Thoughts of Food, with Michelle Theodosi (thelifestyledietitian_au)

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:06:52 +1000

Today I chat with Michelle Theodosi, @thelifestyledietitian_au on instagram. Michelle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian with a specialty in eating behaviours. Buckle up, because Michelle and I are taking a deep dive into the huge role psychology, thoughts and behavioural change plays in our practice as dietitians. In addition to her dietetics qualifications, Michelle has an undergraduate degree in psychology, so don’t worry… #wegotthequals. Advertising, social media, magazines, etc. place so much importance on what we eat (Is it sugar free?… Is it fat free?… How many calories?…). But at the end of the day, when it comes to achieving health and weight loss goals, an equally important question is ‘Why am I eating what I’m eating?’. To this end, Michelle and I discuss how important behaviour recognition and change is for sustaining long lasting health. We discuss the common behaviours and habits that hold our clients back from maintaining a healthy weight and how we work with our clients to recognise and change those habits and behaviours. Spoiler alert, the biggest tip we have is EAT MORE VEGGIES, so we discuss smart ways to work more of them into your diet... #guthealth. We give you strategies to combat those pesky night time sugar cravings. We give you the goods when it comes to combating workplace cultures or social events that put pressure on you to eat and drink. And finally, we discuss the big one, emotional eating, with tips and strategies to recognise it and overcome it.

19. The Frank and Fearless Facts on Fat Loss with Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness)

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 22:34:15 +1000

Today, Jordan Syatt and I discuss back to basics truths about sustainable fat loss. Jordan is a fitness and nutrition trainer who has a Bachelors of Science in Health & Behaviour Science with a focus in Strength & Conditioning. He’s also the coach for Precision Nutrition and a 5 times world record power lifter. So don't worry, between the two of us we have the qualifications to give you the frank and fearless facts on fat loss in an industry that is just soaking in BS.

We start with the best way to track fat loss and how to avoid the scale mind f#%k. We talk about the basic things people tend to get wrong when it comes to losing weight and how to manage expectations (i.e. what is realistic progress when it comes to fat loss). We move on to the problems with rapid fat loss and metabolic adaptations and touch on the importance of behaviour (i.e. how the little things can add up). We discuss intuitive eating as the holy grail of sustainable weight management but we also touch on how macro and calorie tracking works for some people (at the end of the day it really comes down to you). Finally we talk about how to deal with the mixed messages bombarding you from every corner of the fitness industry and why, like most things in life, there is no black and white answers when it comes to fat loss and overall health (despite what many social medial "health professionals" would have you believe). Please be warned, there are a few sneaky F-bombs in this podcast so if you have little ears in the car please be mindful of this.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most!

18. REPOST - Exploring the no BS approach to Gut Health with Leanne Ward (from The Kylie Camps Podcast)

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:33:12 +1000

My Podcast today is a repost of the interview I did on The Kylie Camps Podcast (for Kylie's insta check out @kyliecamps). In Kylie's words, this episode "is a chat with the wonderfully direct and passionate Leanne Ward (a.k.a @the_fitness_dietitian on the gram). We explore why the gut is now commonly referred to as our second brain and what we can do to really optimise our wellness and health."

17. How a passion for delicious food can lay the groundwork for a healthy life, with dietitian Themis Chryssidis

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 21:58:28 +1000

On today’s podcast we chat to special guest Themis Chryssidis who is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist, Sports Dietitian, Personal Trainer and co-founder of Sprout – a cooking school and health studio in Adelaide, Australia. Themis also has a bachelor of psychology so his approach with his clients is more of a motivational interviewing style with a strong focus on practical and everyday advice for his clients. Thermis definitely shares my passion for delicious food and in our podcast chat we discuss a huge range of food focused topics such as; how a diverse diet improves gut health, why there is an obesity epidemic, why basic cooking skills are essential for health, how to hero vegetables, how to make healthy food TASTE DELICIOUS, tips to use & buy extra virgin olive oil, food substitutes for healthy cooking, how to fuel weekend warriors & fuelling for performance, ways to approach social eating and alcohol and, finally, seasonal eating and produce. You should definitely follow Themis and his team on Instagram at @sprouotadl or at their website: https://sprout.edu.au

16. Everything you need to know about prebiotics, with dietitian Kara Landau (@travellingdietitian)

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:54:06 +1000

I interview expert prebiotic dietitian Kara Landau about all things gut health but specifically prebiotics. That's not a typo. I said 'prebiotics' and they are different from 'probiotics'. In this episode Kara and I discuss probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotics and resistant starches. We look at how these things benefit our body and in particular our gut. We talk about naturally occurring food sources, the relationship between probiotics, FODMAPs and IBS and how to minimise gut symptoms in sensitive individuals. Our conversation moves to the fascinating topic of food and mood and the emerging science of the gut brain connection known as psychobiotics. We talk about the worst things you can do for your gut heath, good gut health habits and finally, functional foods. Join Kara and I for this informative and easy to listen to conversation about nourishing your gut bacteria.

If you are interested in Kara's products, visit https://upliftfood.com/ and use the code THEFITNESSDIETITAN for $10 off your order.

15. Separating Fitness Fact from Fiction on Social Media (Part 2) with Graeme Tomlinson (@thefitnesschef_)

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:00:00 +1000

Graeme Tomlinson (@thefitnesschef_) and I are back to teach you how to sort the meaningful health and fitness content from the staggering amount of BS on social media. This is my second interview with Graeme so, if you didn't catch the first one, definitely go back and have a listen to Episode 14. In this latest episode, Graeme and I discuss a number of prominent health and fitness "buzz words" on social media. We talk about macros (in particular, whether carbs really are the enemy) and insulin. We discuss the efficacy of the KETO diet for fat loss. We look into the dangers of fat burners, appetite suppressants and detox teas. We examine the relevance of the glycemic index of food. Finally, we tell you how to identify the legitimate, evidence based social media accounts from the unqualified snake oil salesmen and saleswomen.

14. Separating Fitness Fact from Fiction on Social Media (Part 1) with Graeme Tomlinson (@thefitnesschef_)

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 12:29:57 +1000

Whether consciously or subconsciously, many of us get a lot of health and fitness related information from social media and unfortunately a lot of it is just plain BS. Today I talk with Graeme Tomlinson, a UK based REPS level 3 personal trainer and nutrition coach. Graeme is very popular on social media, known as The Fitness Chef (@thefitnesschef_), where he provides easy and practical evidenced based nutritional solutions to his 480,000+ followers worldwide. In today's podcast, Graeme and I talk about how to approach social media from a health and fitness perspective and the current "hot topics" that are all over the feeds. In particular, we talk about where to get advice you can rely on, how to approach macros, easy areas to address to assist with weight loss, the good and bad of diet/sugar free products, whether the clean eating fad is all it's made out to be and the effect cheat meals and alcohol really have on body composition. Finally, Graeme gives you his "back to basics" advice, that he provides to all of his new clients, when it comes to losing weight.

13. Talking Gut Health (Part 2) with Double Board Certified Gastroenterologist, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 08:48:24 +1000

This episode follows on from my earlier chat with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (@theguthealthmd on Instagram), a gastroenterologist and doctor of internal medicine. Dr B. and I take a deeper dive into the importance of gut health and the gut microbiome. We discuss the microbiome's influence on weight loss and obesity and the importance of diet (in particular plants) in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome and supporting weight loss. We then look at the impact of the use of antibiotics (short term and long term) on gut health and discuss the effect of a plant-based diet, prebiotics and probiotics in situations where the gut microbiome has been damaged (e.g. through unavoidable antibiotic use). Finally, we answer questions from you, the listeners, about the link between gut health and anxiety (and other neurological conditions such as ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia and autism) and the effect of probiotics, the research behind them and how to select one if needed. We also answer questions about the effects of prebiotics, water kefir, milk kefir and kombucha (i.e. fermented foods) on gut health, how a diverse plant based diet improves gut health and whether you can reverse/heal IBS once you have it. We respond to questions about the importance of diet for expecting and new mothers, other ways to improve gut health beyond diet (e.g. intermittent fasting or time restricted eating) and the impact of dairy on your gut health. Finally, Dr B gives you his top 3 suggestions to improve not only gut health, but overall health as well. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most!

12. An Expert’s Take on Intermittent Fasting (Part 2), with Nutritionist, Dietitian and Author, Jaime Chambers

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 06:52:45 +1000

In Part 2 of my discussion with Jaime Chambers, Jaime and I dive further into the detail of intermittent fasting (IF). We talk about the impact of IF on gut health and ageing. We discuss who IF is and is not appropriate for. We look at how athletes, and even weekend warriors, can incorporate IF into their training and lifestyle. We highlight common mistakes people make when first adopting IF and how those mistakes may hinder weight loss. Finally, we answer questions from you, the listeners, about how IF can work with early morning exercise, milk in your tea or coffee, how IF may affect your bowels, the safety of IF long term and how shift workers can use IF effectively.

11. An Expert’s Take on Intermittent Fasting (Part 1), with Nutritionist, Dietitian and Author, Jaime Chambers

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 09:07:36 +1000

You’ve heard my take on intermittent fasting (episode 5). Now I chat with Jaime Chambers, also a practising nutritionist and dietitian, and author of ’16:8 Intermittent Fasting’. Jamie and I discuss the practical implications of intermittent fasting (IF) from a weight loss, gut health and anti-aging perspective. We talk about the different types of IF and the particular people who may benefit from it the most, along with a real life case study from Jaime’s Sydney based clinic. So avoid advice from graduates of the 'University of Google' and separate the facts from fictions with information from the qualified experts.

10. Shut The Front Door on Sugar Cravings With my Expert Tips!

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:32:43 +1000

If sugar cravings get you good - this is the podcast for you. I have spent years helping not only myself but also my clients break out of the sugar addicted cycle. It's not about will power, it's about knowledge. When you know why you're having sugar cravings, you can deal with them easily using the many practical and easy strategies I give you in this podcast. We talk about what sugar does in our body from a chemical perspective and what the science shows us is healthy regarding out diets. I give you 3 easy and practical points to break the sugar craving cycle for good. If you loved this podcast and want more, I wrote an e-book just for you guys on this exact topic plus so much more! My e-book is available for sale on my website and will help you realise the different between true hunger and head hunger and helps you identify what your true soul foods are and how to incorporate them into a lifelong healthy eating pattern and we touch on cravings as well. This e-book is a money back guarantee as I know it has helped hundreds of women world-wide to establish a healthier relationship with food and I know it will help you too! It’s available on the shop page of my website at www.leanneward.com.au

9. Talking Gut Health (Part 1) with Double Board Certified Gastroenterologist, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 09:34:11 +1000

The emerging science is proving the old adage true: you really are what you eat. More and more studies are showing that your diet and, in turn, the health of your gut is of critical importance to overall health and may aid in the prevention of various diseases. In this episode, I interview Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (@theguthealthmd on Instagram), a double board certified gastroenterologist and doctor of internal medicine. Dr B. and I take you through the studies and facts surrounding how to improve your gut health through your diet, what to include in your diet and what to avoid, and also the impact of non-dietary factors such as stress and sleep. We talk about irritable bowel syndrome, the real low FODMAP diet and how to do it properly. Finally, we discuss the impact of diet and gut health on a number of conditions such as coeliac disease, leaky gut, dysbiosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and the effect gut health has on women's hormones and weight loss.

8. #BEAT_THE_BLOAT with Expert Advice!

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:26:26 +1000

In this episode I discuss bloating. I suffer from it, you suffer from it, and this is what you need to know about it. I teach you what bloating is, what causes it, how its clinically defined and diagnosed, and when it's normal and when it's not. During my many years in clinical practice, I helped many gut health clients deal with bloating. So #beatthebloat with facts... not fairies. I give you practical food and lifestyle based solutions to beat your bloating without needing any crazy diets or supplements.

7. Fat Loss Truths & Common Mistakes (Part 2) - Feat. Angelique Clark, Accredited Sports Dietitian

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:00:01 +1000

This episode is part 2 of my discussion with Brisbane based accredited sports dietitian and performance nutritionist, Angelique Clark. In today's podcast, Angie and I answer questions submitted by you, the listeners, about fat loss, body composition, preventing muscle breakdown, exercise nutrition and supplement use. We end the podcast with a case based scenario to give you a behind the scenes look into how clinical sports dietitians approach their practice. With over 10 years of experience, in elite physique transformations and the CrossFit, natural body building and bikini competition fields, Angie is a wealth of knowledge in these areas.

6. Fat Loss Truths & Common Mistakes (Part 1) - Feat. Angelique Clark, Accredited Sports Dietitian

Thu, 30 May 2019 21:56:08 +1000

In this episode, I talk to Brisbane based accredited sports dietitian and performance nutritionist, Angelique Clark. With over 10 years of experience, Angie specialises in elite physique transformations and works with celebrities as well as CrossFit, natural body building and bikini competition athletes. In today's podcast, Angie and I chat about weight loss v fat loss, metabolic adaptations, reverse dieting, health in the pursuit of leanness and the relationship between hormones and fat loss. Together, we bust some of the biggest fat loss myths with the evidence based science.

5. Craze Alert! Intermittent Fasting, What it is and How it Might Help You!

Sat, 25 May 2019 09:15:17 +1000

In this episode I give you the latest information on intermittent fasting (IF), one of the hottest topics right now in the health, fitness and weight loss fields. I discuss the facts and the myths of IF and I go through the current scientific evidence relating to IF practices and how IF may, or may not, be applied to your lifestyle. Finally, I discuss how I have personally used intermittent fasting and my experience with it.

4. The Science Behind Gut Health, From an Expert, Without the BS

Sun, 19 May 2019 18:35:46 +1000

This episode is all about gut health. In it, I talk about what encompasses good gut health, healthy and unhealthy bowel habits, what's normal, what isn't and red flags to look out for, when you need to see a professional about your gut symptoms and my No. 1 tip to improve your gut health today.

3. Nobody's Perfect! How Perfectionism can Interfere with Health Goals

Sun, 12 May 2019 16:50:17 +1000

In today's episode, I discuss how perfectionism can be a major factor holding you back from achieving weight loss or a healthy lifestyle long term. I discuss the reasons we "fall off the wagon" and how to get rid of the "I'll start again on Monday" mindset. Too many of us don't even realise that our perfectionist traits are holding us back, so if you are struggling with achieving your weight loss goals you need to listen to this episode.

2. My Expert Advice About Managing Non-Hungry Eating

Mon, 06 May 2019 19:53:28 +1000

In today's episode I discuss the 2 types of hunger: true physical hunger and "head hunger". From my experience, identifying whether or not you are truely hungry can be the main thing preventing you from losing weight. Too often people eat when they are bored, stressed, emotional or lonely. In this podcast I teach you how to combat non-hungry eating and how to identify your true hunger signals so that you are properly nourishing and fuelling your body.

1. My 6 Super Easy Fat Loss Tips

Mon, 06 May 2019 18:59:23 +1000

In today's episode, I discuss my 6 top tips for sustainable fat loss that I have developed over my 10 years experience as a nutritionist and clinical dietitian. I talk about the current evidence for the best rate of fat loss, the current research about sustainable fat loss and my advice for losing weight and actually keeping it off. My 6 golden tips are things everybody can, and should, do on a daily basis for their weight, but also their health.