Leanne Ward Nutrition

Pelvic health physiotherapist and PelviPatient app founder Amelia Godfrey joins Leanne for the conversation most women need but nobody is having: what healthy bowel habits actually look like, why straining causes long-term pelvic floor damage, whether squatty potties work, what prolapse really is and the tools available beyond pelvic floor exercises, the honest truth about laxatives, government-funded pelvic pain and endometriosis clinics most Australians have never heard of, and how menopause affects pelvic floor tissue in ways HRT alone cannot address.

Sports dietitian Claire Bates joins Leanne to break down exactly how women should be fuelling different types of exercise, from fasted walking and short runs to HIIT, strength training, and endurance events, including why underfuelling is quietly sabotaging results for so many women who think they are doing everything right, the truth about carbs and protein timing, how to fuel for body composition goals without losing muscle, and the red flags that signal your body is running on empty. Practical, evidence-based, and genuinely useful for any woman who exercises regularly.

Leanne sits down with GP and women’s health specialist Dr. Christine Greenwood for an unfiltered conversation on perimenopause: the early symptoms most women and doctors miss, what is actually happening to your hormones and why it causes so much more than hot flushes, the truth about HRT and breast cancer risk, why so many perimenopausal women are being prescribed antidepressants instead of hormones, how to find a doctor who actually knows this space, and what body identical hormones can do that no supplement ever will. Essential listening for any woman in her late 30s, 40s or 50s.

Leanne Ward answers your top 10 nutrition questions in this practical solo Q&A: how much protein women actually need for fat loss, muscle, and healthy ageing (and why the Australian guidelines fall short for most women); whether skipping breakfast is quietly sabotaging your results; the truth about magnesium deficiency and whether a supplement can help; how to build muscle without obsessing over the scales; what to do after an osteopenia diagnosis; and the real difference between Greek and Greek-style yogurt. Clinical answers, no fluff, from one of Australia’s leading accredited dietitians.

A listener Q&A unpacking ”GLP-1 supplements” vs Ozempic-style medications, plus practical nutrition advice on managing hunger in a calorie deficit, pre-workout snacks, creatine for strength and cognition, fibre intake, alcohol risk, and body image conversations with teens.

Clarify food labels, spot misleading marketing claims, and make better supermarket choices in minutes with dietitian Jess Burvill from @dailyservenutrition — no fear-mongering, no overwhelm, just real evidence-based steps to shop smarter and eat better.

Professor Julien Périard joins Leanne Ward to unpack the science of saunas — how heat therapy boosts recovery, cardiovascular health, longevity and hydration, plus practical tips to stay safe and use saunas effectively for real results.

Dietitian Kylie Ivanir joins Leanne to unpack women’s energy, bloating and hormones through a gut-first lens — including why IgG “food sensitivity” tests miss the mark and simple daily habits that boost mood, sleep and metabolism.

Dietitian Kiah Paetz joins Leanne to explore ADHD, nutrition, and brain health — from meal planning and nutrients to sleep, focus, and self-compassion.

Perimenopause and menopause explained with clarity and compassion. Dr Niamh Leonard joins Leanne to unpack hormones, weight, cholesterol, brain fog, hormone therapy, and practical steps to feel confident and in control.

Is alcohol messing with your sleep, hormones or anxiety? Clinical psychologist Dr Sally Hunt joins Leanne to unpack the hidden impact of alcohol—and how Edenvale’s non-alcoholic wines make change easier.

Crohn’s or Colitis? This episode with IBD dietitian Eloise Turner covers flares, food fear, stomas, fibre, diagnosis, treatment, and what most people misunderstand about gut health.

Join dietitian Leanne Ward and hormone expert Dr. Jolene Brighten as they explore natural strategies for balancing women’s hormones. Discover the role of nutrition, lifestyle, and self-care in managing stress, heavy periods, menopause symptoms, and more. Empower yourself with evidence-based insights to take control of your hormonal health.

In this episode of Leanne Ward Nutrition, Dr. Stacey Sims joins Leanne to explore the science behind women’s training, nutrition, and recovery. They cover fasted training, the importance of pre-exercise protein, and why creatine is essential for women. Plus, tips on collagen, magnesium, and the benefits of saunas and cold plunges. Don’t miss these science-backed strategies to optimize your health and fitness.

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! This Episode’s Sponsors: Take control of your health journey with the Lean Gut Mind Method! If you’re a busy woman struggling with emotional eating, battling cycles of self-sabotage, or feeling lost in the world of fad diets, the Lean Gut Mind Method was designed for you. This science-backed, personalized coaching program targets not only your fat loss, gut health, and hormone goals but also the mental blocks holding you back. Imagine lasting change, with the foods you love in portions that work for your body—no deprivation or extreme restrictions. Start your journey to empowerment today at leangutmindmethod.com and join a community of women worldwide reclaiming their health and happiness. Get expert guidance whenever you need it with the Leanne Ward Nutrition Virtual Clinic! 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. Visit leannewardnutrition.com/virtual-clinic to book a consultation or explore our nutrition packages and start your journey toward optimal health, on your schedule.

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: This episode is brought to you by the Garmin Venu3S, a hybrid smartwatch blending function with style. Learn more at Garmin.com

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. 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. Purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features, and the ability to make calls and send texts, the Venu® 3S is more than just a fitness smartwatch, it's your personal on-wrist coach there to support your every goal. It gives you detailed health and wellness insights, such as Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep coaching, a morning report, nap detection, stress tracking, a pulse ox sensor, women’s health and pregnancy tracking, meditation, mindful breathing and even a jet lag advisor! 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. Head over to garmin.com.au to find out more. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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? 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. Purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features, and the ability to make calls and send texts, the Venu® 3S is more than just a fitness smartwatch, it's your personal on-wrist coach there to support your every goal. It gives you detailed health and wellness insights, such as Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep coaching, a morning report, nap detection, stress tracking, a pulse ox sensor, women’s health and pregnancy tracking, meditation, mindful breathing and even a jet lag advisor! 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. Head over to garmin.com.au to find out more. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

In this episode, I chat with the Accredited Practising 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 her instagram @erikahung_dietitian and follow or DM her 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. Purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features, and the ability to make calls and send texts, the Venu® 3S is more than just a fitness smartwatch, it's your personal on-wrist coach there to support your every goal. It gives you detailed health and wellness insights, such as Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep coaching, a morning report, nap detection, stress tracking, a pulse ox sensor, women’s health and pregnancy tracking, meditation, mindful breathing and even a jet lag advisor! 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. Head over to garmin.com.au to find out more. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. 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. Purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features, and the ability to make calls and send texts, the Venu® 3S is more than just a fitness smartwatch, it's your personal on-wrist coach there to support your every goal. It gives you detailed health and wellness insights, such as Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep coaching, a morning report, nap detection, stress tracking, a pulse ox sensor, women’s health and pregnancy tracking, meditation, mindful breathing and even a jet lag advisor! 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. Head over to garmin.com.au to find out more. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features, and the ability to make calls and send texts, the Venu® 3S is more than just a fitness smartwatch, it's your personal on-wrist coach there to support your every goal. It gives you detailed health and wellness insights, such as Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep coaching, a morning report, nap detection, stress tracking, a pulse ox sensor, women’s health and pregnancy tracking, meditation, mindful breathing and even a jet lag advisor! 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. Head over to garmin.com.au to find out more. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. 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. Purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features, and the ability to make calls and send texts, the Venu® 3S is more than just a fitness smartwatch, it's your personal on-wrist coach there to support your every goal. It gives you detailed health and wellness insights, such as Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep coaching, a morning report, nap detection, stress tracking, a pulse ox sensor, women’s health and pregnancy tracking, meditation, mindful breathing and even a jet lag advisor! 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. Head over to garmin.com.au to find out more. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. 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. Purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features, and the ability to make calls and send texts, the Venu® 3S is more than just a fitness smartwatch, it's your personal on-wrist coach there to support your every goal. It gives you detailed health and wellness insights, such as Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep coaching, a morning report, nap detection, stress tracking, a pulse ox sensor, women’s health and pregnancy tracking, meditation, mindful breathing and even a jet lag advisor! 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. Head over to garmin.com.au to find out more. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. 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. Purpose-built with advanced health and fitness features, and the ability to make calls and send texts, the Venu® 3S is more than just a fitness smartwatch, it's your personal on-wrist coach there to support your every goal. It gives you detailed health and wellness insights, such as Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep coaching, a morning report, nap detection, stress tracking, a pulse ox sensor, women’s health and pregnancy tracking, meditation, mindful breathing and even a jet lag advisor! 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. Head over to garmin.com.au to find out more. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Garmin Venu 3S  This episode is brought to you by Venu 3S – Garmin’s latest hybrid smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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". For more information about the topics covered, visit: For health care providers — https://nraus.com/melonshub/ For consumers — https://www.melonsaustralia.org.au/ Hort Innovation This episode is funded by Hort Innovation, using the melon research and development levy and contributions from the Australian government. Hort Innovation is the grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil This episode is brought to you by Cobram Estate, Australia’s most loved Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Grown, harvested & cold pressed right here in Australia, Cobram Estate produces award winning, premium quality extra virgin olive oils that contains antioxidants and healthy monounsaturated fats. You can find Cobram Estate’s collection of premium quality Australian extra virgin olive oils at any leading supermarket or use the code “Leanne20” to purchase direct from Cobram Estate’s website for some savings. Note the discount can’t be used in conjunction with any other discount code and will be valid for one month (until 8 April 2023). Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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 Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. LEAN Gut Mind Method Today's episode is brought to you by my premium coaching program LEAN Gut Mind Method.   If you’re a female who struggles with weight loss, emotional eating and poor gut health and you are ready to change once and for all, let me and my team help you. LEAN Gut Mind Method is the LAST nutrition program you will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.  Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Mealami Today’s episode is brought to you by my favourite meal prep bags Mealami.   Mealami are great believers of eating well to look after your health and wellbeing. Their insulated meal pre bags are functional, innovative and highly fashionable and I am so happy to partner with them to offer you a 10% discount if you use my code “LEANNE10”.   This works off the entire range of Mealami bags and also accessories but not during a sale. Visit https://mealami.com.au to see the range of bags and accessories.     Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Fancy Plants Today’s episode is brought to you by Fancy Plants. Fancy Plants has 3 wonderful products available at Woolworths and Coles. The Chia Pod is a café style chia pudding which can be eaten on the go. The Chocolate Silky Pot is smooth as silky and seriously additive. The Vanilla Rice Pud is a plant-based twist on the old favourite, rice pudding. All 3 options in the Fancy Plants range are a source of fibre, prebiotics for your gut health and calcium too. To find out more, head to https://fancyplants.com or look for them in your local supermarket. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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/, her Instagram or her Facebook. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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 https://mumsafe.com.au, or her Instagram. Garmin Sq 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu Sq 2 – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will spend more time on your wrist and less time charging with up to 11 days of use on a single charge! Use code LEANNE10 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 10% off your very own Venu Sq 2 and start living better with Garmin today. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   LEAN Gut Mind Method Today's episode is brought to you by my premium coaching program LEAN Gut Mind Method.   If you’re a female who struggles with weight loss, emotional eating and poor gut health and you are ready to change once and for all, let me and my team help you. LEAN Gut Mind Method is the LAST nutrition program you will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 90% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE90.     Enrolments for the current intake opened on 13th July 2022, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 90% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE90.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 13th July 2022, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 90% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE90.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 13th July 2022, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 90% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE90.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 13th July 2022, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Garmin Venu 2 Plus  This episode is brought to you by Venu 2 Plus – Garmin’s GPS smartwatch with advanced health and fitness features to help you better understand your body. It will keep you moving with over 25 built-in indoor and GPS sports apps! Use code LEANNE15 at www.garmin.com.au to receive 15% off your very own Venu 2 Plus and start living better with Garmin today. Valid till 31 August 2022. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   LEAN Gut Mind Method Today's episode is brought to you by my premium coaching program LEAN Gut Mind Method.   If you’re a female who struggles with weight loss, emotional eating and poor gut health and you are ready to change once and for all, let me and my team help you. LEAN Gut Mind Method is the LAST nutrition program you will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   LEAN Gut Mind Method Today's episode is brought to you by my premium coaching program LEAN Gut Mind Method.   If you’re a female who struggles with weight loss, emotional eating and poor gut health and you are ready to change once and for all, let me and my team help you. LEAN Gut Mind Method is the LAST nutrition program you will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. CYBEX   This episode is brought to you by CYBEX. CYBEX offers car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers that are not only safe but perfectly adapt to urban lifestyles. Always challenging the status quo, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand.     With its fresh approach, CYBEX designs products for parents integrating and balancing safety, design and function. Our little bub Mia loves her new Cybex Cloud-Q car capsule and rose gold CYBEX Priam.     You can check out the stylish Cybex range at cybex-online.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   LEAN Gut Mind Method Today's episode is brought to you by my premium coaching program LEAN Gut Mind Method.   If you’re a female who struggles with weight loss, emotional eating and poor gut health and you are ready to change once and for all, let me and my team help you. LEAN Gut Mind Method is the LAST nutrition program you will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   CYBEX   This episode is brought to you by CYBEX. CYBEX offers car seats, baby carriers, kids furniture and strollers that are not only safe but perfectly adapt to urban lifestyles. Always challenging the status quo, CYBEX has become not just a leader in child safety but is seen as an innovative lifestyle and fashion brand.     With its fresh approach, CYBEX designs products for parents integrating and balancing safety, design and function. Our little bub is nearly here and we can’t wait to have her in her new Cybex Cloud-Q car capsule and rose gold CYBEX Priam.     You can check out the stylish Cybex range at cybex-online.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. GoodnessMe   Today’s episode is brought to you by GoodnessMe, the fastest growing online store and health subscription service. GoodnessMe is home to thousands of wholesome food products with REAL ingredients, nothing artificial, that can be delivered easily with a click of a button!     Use code LEANNE at goodnessme.com.au for 15% off everything! Think pantry essentials, drinks, choccy and chips, superfoods, and more! Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Finally, if you are a mum, or are about to become one, don't forget to check out Nichola’s new ebook: The Mummy Nutrition Ebook!   GoodnessMe   Today’s episode is brought to you by GoodnessMe, the fastest growing online store and health subscription service. GoodnessMe is home to thousands of wholesome food products with REAL ingredients, nothing artificial, that can be delivered easily with a click of a button!     Get in quick to shop GoodnessMe's MANIA sale with up to 20% off sitewide! Simply head to goodnessme.com.au.     Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. GoodnessMe   Today’s episode is brought to you by GoodnessMe, the one-stop-shop to thousands of wholesome food products with REAL ingredients, ZERO nasties and delivered easily with a click of a button! Use code LEANNE at goodnessme.com.au for 15% off everything, think pantry essentials, drinks, choccy and chips, superfoods, and more!     Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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!   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 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. For more of Angie's wisdom, follow her on her Instagram or visit her website.   Ana Luisa Jewellery I am super proud to announce that today’s episode is brought to you by Ana Luisa Jewellery.   I’m excited to partner with this brand as they have a sustainable mission and their beautiful pieces of jewellery are stunning yet timeless, versatile, but mostly importantly affordable with pieces starting at just $US39.   If you’re wanting to spoil yourself or your loved ones, check out the Ana Luisa website using this special link for 10% off as I can’t get enough of their gorgeous pieces. Alternatively, use the code “LEANNE” at the Ana Luisa website checkout for 10% off!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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! To learn more about meditation with Luke follow him on his Instagram or his website.   Ana Luisa Jewellery I am super proud to announce that today’s episode is brought to you by Ana Luisa Jewellery.   I’m excited to partner with this brand as they have a sustainable mission and their beautiful pieces of jewellery are stunning yet timeless, versatile, but mostly importantly affordable with pieces starting at just $US39.   If you’re wanting to spoil yourself or your loved ones, check out the Ana Luisa website using this special link for 10% off as I can’t get enough of their gorgeous pieces. Alternatively, use the code “LEANNE” at the Ana Luisa website checkout for 10% off!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   GoodnessMe   Today’s episode is brought to you by GoodnessMe, the one-stop-shop to thousands of wholesome food products with REAL ingredients, ZERO nasties and delivered easily with a click of a button! Use code LEANNE at goodnessme.com.au for 15% off everything, think pantry essentials, drinks, choccy and chips, superfoods, and more!     Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Ana Luisa Jewellery I am super proud to announce that today’s episode is brought to you by Ana Luisa Jewellery.   I’m excited to partner with this brand as they have a sustainable mission and their beautiful pieces of jewellery are stunning yet timeless, versatile, but mostly importantly affordable with pieces starting at just $US39.   If you’re wanting to spoil yourself or your loved ones, check out the Ana Luisa website using this special link for 10% off as I can’t get enough of their gorgeous pieces. Alternatively, use the code “LEANNE” at the Ana Luisa website checkout for 10% off!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. LEAN Gut Mind Method Today's episode is brought to you by my premium coaching program LEAN Gut Mind Method.   If you’re a female who struggles with weight loss, emotional eating and poor gut health and you are ready to change once and for all, let me and my team help you. LEAN Gut Mind Method is the LAST nutrition program you will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. GoodnessMe   Today’s episode is brought to you by GoodnessMe, the one-stop-shop to thousands of wholesome food products with REAL ingredients, ZERO nasties and delivered easily with a click of a button! Use code LEANNE at goodnessme.com.au for 15% off everything, think pantry essentials, drinks, choccy and chips, superfoods, and more!     Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 50% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE50.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 10th August 2021, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 50% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE50.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 10th August 2021, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.     Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 50% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE50.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 10th August 2021, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   GoodnessMe   Today’s episode is brought to you by GoodnessMe, who make it easy for you to eat real food that makes you feel good!     Discover up to 10 surprise wholesome and delicious snacks, pantry staples, cooking essentials and more in a sampling box curated by nutritionists and delivered to your door monthly from just $25! Head to goodnessme.com.au and use the code LEANNE for 15% off!     Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. LEAN Gut Mind Method Today's episode is brought to you by my premium coaching program LEAN Gut Mind Method.   If you’re a female who struggles with weight loss, emotional eating and poor gut health and you are ready to change once and for all, let me and my team help you. LEAN Gut Mind Method is the LAST nutrition program you will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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). Samar Kullab from @chicago.dietitian Queen Garnet Today’s podcast episode is brought to you by the Queen Garnet. The Queen Garnet is a Queensland-owned variety of Japanese plum that is naturally high in a particular type of antioxidant known as anthocyanin. Although the fresh Queen Garnet’s are now out of season, there are 4 wonderful value added products in the online Queen Garnet store (there’s plum powder, Australian plum nectar, probiotic and prebiotic powder + probiotic chewables), head to https://queengarnet.com/shop and use my 15% off discount code, “LEANNE15” to savings some dollars. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.     Have you heard of Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars?   Today’s incredible value-packed podcast episode is brought to you by Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars, the perfect anytime snack, made from natural ingredients and available in 3 delicious flavours. These "All Natural" and "Protein Boost" bars taste ridiculously good! They’re vegan, gluten free, contain no refined sugar and are available at all supermarkets in the health aisle and at kezs.com.au.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.     Have you heard of Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars?   Today’s incredible value-packed podcast episode is brought to you by Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars, the perfect anytime snack, made from natural ingredients and available in 3 delicious flavours. These "All Natural" and "Protein Boost" bars taste ridiculously good! They’re vegan, gluten free, contain no refined sugar and are available at all supermarkets in the health aisle and at kezs.com.au.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   If you would like to learn more about self-sabotage and emotional eating, check out my new, online Self-Sabotage and Emotional Eating Course. My course will help you to overcome self-sabotage by teaching you what it is, why we do it and how to change your behaviours. It will teach you to conquer emotional eating by managing your thoughts, emotions & behaviours.   My course is normally $349AUD, but my podcast subscribers can use the discount code “LEANNEPODCAST” to purchase my course for $149AUD. Click Here and Enjoy!   Have you heard of Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars?   Today’s incredible value-packed podcast episode is brought to you by Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars, the perfect anytime snack, made from natural ingredients and available in 3 delicious flavours. These "All Natural" and "Protein Boost" bars taste ridiculously good! They’re vegan, gluten free, contain no refined sugar and are available at all supermarkets in the health aisle and at kezs.com.au.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.     This podcast is brought to you by @wellgrovehealthau   Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is one of the most powerful superfoods on earth and a source of antioxidants and healthy monounsaturated fats. Wellgrove Health have developed a unique process to turn their premium quality Cold Pressed Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil into a convenient powder that contains healthy fats and prebiotic fibres (for your gut health) with zero carbohydrates. The Keto Super Powder is a convenient way to get healthy monounsaturated fats into your daily routine and can be found by visiting Wellgrove Health's website.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Queen Garnet Today’s podcast episode is brought to you by the Queen Garnet. The Queen Garnet is a Queensland-owned variety of Japanese plum that is naturally high in a particular type of antioxidant known as anthocyanin. Although the fresh Queen Garnet’s are now out of season, there are 4 wonderful value added products in the online Queen Garnet store (there’s plum powder, Australian plum nectar, probiotic and prebiotic powder + probiotic chewables), head to https://queengarnet.com/shop and use my 15% off discount code, “LEANNE15” to savings some dollars. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. This podcast is brought to you by BLUblox, the only blue light blocking glasses backed by real science. BLUblox has created 3 specific lenses for day time, night time and for colour therapy in line with the current peer reviewed academic literature. They’re Australian made which means they are top quality and you can get prescription, non-prescription and reading lenses. To view the range of fashionable and science backed blue-light glasses, visit here and use my discount code “leanne20” for 20% off. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. This podcast is brought to you by BLUblox, the only blue light blocking glasses backed by real science. BLUblox has created 3 specific lenses for day time, night time and for colour therapy in line with the current peer reviewed academic literature. They’re Australian made which means they are top quality and you can get prescription, non-prescription and reading lenses. To view the range of fashionable and science backed blue-light glasses, visit here and use my discount code “leanne20” for 20% off. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Follow Susie on Instagram here, Facebook here and see her website here.   This podcast is brought to you by BLUblox, the only blue light blocking glasses backed by real science. BLUblox has created 3 specific lenses for day time, night time and for colour therapy in line with the current peer reviewed academic literature. They’re Australian made which means they are top quality and you can get prescription, non-prescription and reading lenses. To view the range of fashionable and science backed blue-light glasses, visit here and use my discount code “leanne20” for 20% off. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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! 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. Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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".   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

In today’s episode, I'm joined by Jacob Falla, founding director of Oxidate Performance.   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.   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.   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".   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   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.   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.   Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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  Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.  Thank you to Protein Supplies Australia for their wonderful support on this podcast today. To check out their natural range of wholesome supplements with a great 15% off, please use the code "LWpodcast15" for 15% off here.  Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Thank you to Protein Supplies Australia for their wonderful support on this podcast today. To check out their natural range of wholesome supplements with a great 15% off, please use the code "LWpodcast15" for 15% off here.  Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Thank you to Protein Supplies Australia for their wonderful support on this podcast today. To check out their natural range of wholesome supplements with a great 15% off, please use the code "LWpodcast15" for 15% off here.    Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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. Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!

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.   Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram 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!