Your weekly serving of expert, evidence-based health and nutrition advice. Leanne Ward is a world-renowned dietitian, nutritionist and health coach with over 10 years of nutrition experience and over 300000 followers on her Instagram (@the_fitness_dietitian) and 380000 on her TikTok (leanne_ward_nutrition). Leanne’s focus is gut health, emotional eating and sustainable fat loss. Leanne also interviews expert guests to give you the most accurate, up to date health and nutrition information available. Subscribe to never miss an episode.
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
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!
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Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
This episode I welcome Angie Clark back to the podcast and together we chat about perimenopause and menopause.
Angie is an advanced sports dietitian, performance nutritionist, exercise physiologist and active #mumboss!
Over the last 15 years, Angie has worked extensively with elite female fitness and figure athletes as well as fitness centres and celebrities for transformation campaigns. She has a passion for helping active women uncomplicate nutrition for sustainable results.
In today’s episode, Angie and I discuss what is perimenopause and menopause, what symptoms people may experience, how nutrition can help or hinder us during this time, how to deal with hot flushes, excessive bleeding, weight gain and the increase in belly fat.
We also chat about the nutrients we need more or less of and general exercise recommendations for ladies heading into menopause.
For more of Angie's wisdom, follow her on her Instagram or visit her website.
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Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
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!
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Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
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!
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
In this week's episode, Leanne chats to Dr Gilly Hendrie who is a CSIRO research scientist with expertise in diet, nutrition, and obesity prevention.
Gilly and Leanne chat about the results of Australia's largest personality and weight loss study that has been recently conducted by the CSIRO.
The CSIRO's research focuses on the development and validation of dietary assessment methods and uses data to gain a deeper understanding of dietary patterns, including the development of diet quality metrics.
Find out what the research tells us and how it affects you.
For more information, or to take the new CSIRO Diet Types quiz, head to www.totalwellbeingdiet.com.
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Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
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!
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Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
This week's episode is part 2 of Leanne's Q&A session in which Leanne answers another 8 of your top listener questions on nutrition, mindset, lifestyle and pregnancy.
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Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
In this week's episode, Leanne answers your top 9 listener questions on nutrition, mindset and pregnancy and her hubby David makes a special guest appearance to give you a quick update on their preparations for the baby.
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Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
Tuesday Aug 03, 2021
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
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Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
In this episode, I chat all things irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and the low FODMAP diet, with IBS expert, Chelsea McCallum.
Chelsea is an online dietitian, based in Brisbane, Australia, who specialises in IBS and the low FODMAP diet.
Chelsea and I talk about what IBS is and how Chelsea became interested in this area. We discuss how we diagnose IBS and easy nutrition strategies for IBS suffers. We also review lifestyle strategies, medications and supplements for IBS.
We take you through the low FODMAP diet, what it is, why we use it for IBS and why we can’t stay on it long term.
Finally, Chelsea and I chat about social eating and IBS, and Chelsea’s tips to improve quality of life for IBS suffers.
Follow Chelsea on her Instagram, @ibs_dietitian or explore more on her website.
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