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 av ...
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Sauna Science: How Heat Supercharges Recovery, Heart Health & Longevity (with Professor Julien Périard)
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Heat therapy is having a moment — but what actually happens inside your body in a sauna, and how should you use it for real benefits? Professor Julien Périard (environmental and exercise physiology, University of Canberra) joins Leanne to break down the science in plain English — from cardiovascular gains and heat-shock proteins to hydration, safet…
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151. Women’s Health Unlocked: Gut, Bloating, Hormones & Energy with Dietitian Kylie Ivanir
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1:03:31Feeling tired, puffy, or just “not yourself”? In this practical, no-fluff chat, Leanne sits down with dietitian Kylie Ivanir (Within Nutrition) to demystify women’s biggest pain points: low energy, stubborn bloating, hormone chaos, and mood dips — and how your gut sits at the centre of it all. What you’ll learn Why exhaustion hangs on even when you…
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ADHD is one of the most misunderstood conditions — especially in women. In this episode, I’m joined by dietitian and ADHD advocate Kiah Paetz, who not only supports clients with ADHD but also lives with it herself. Together, we unpack how food, lifestyle, and mindset can impact focus, energy, and overall wellbeing. You’ll learn: How ADHD affects ea…
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Hot flushes might get all the headlines — but perimenopause and menopause are about so much more. From sudden weight changes and stubborn belly fat to creeping cholesterol, mood shifts, brain fog, and restless nights, this stage of life can feel confusing and overwhelming. To cut through the noise, I’m joined by Dr Niamh Leonard (@mymenopausedoctor…
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Ever wondered what alcohol is really doing to your body, your hormones, and your headspace? In this episode, Leanne is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Sally Hunt, a leading expert in women’s mental health and alcohol use. Together, they unpack why alcohol feels helpful in the moment—but quietly undermines sleep, mood, motivation, and long-term w…
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Gut issues aren’t always IBS — and for those living with Crohn’s or Colitis, there’s so much more beneath the surface. In this episode, Leanne sits down with dietitian and Crohn’s warrior Eloise Turner for a practical, compassionate deep dive into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Together, they unpack: The key differences between Crohn’s, Colitis,…
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146. Balancing Hormones Naturally: Dr. Jolene Brighten on Women’s Health, Nutrition & Menopause
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1:03:40In this empowering episode of The Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, Leanne sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten—a board-certified naturopathic endocrinologist, clinical sexologist, and best-selling author of Beyond the Pill and Is This Normal—to delve into the intricate world of women’s hormonal health. Key Topics Discussed: The profound impact of diet …
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145. Smart Nutrition & Training for Women: Fasted Workouts, Post-Exercise Recovery & More with Dr. Stacy Sims
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1:01:56In today’s episode of Leanne Ward Nutrition, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Stacy Sims, a pioneer in female physiology and performance. A lot has happened since she first joined the podcast almost five years ago, and in this follow-up, we’re diving deep into the latest science on how women can train, fuel, and recover smarter—whether you’re in your pr…
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144. The Future of Food Allergy Treatment: Achieving True Remission with Dr. Inderpal Randhawa
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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 thera…
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143. The Discovery of the First New Vitamin Deficiency in 75 Years with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson
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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 k…
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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 w…
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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 boo…
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In this episode, I chat with the Accredited Practising Dietitian from The Lifestyle Dietitian, Erika Hung. Erika is a Sydney-based dietitian who specialises in gut health and women's health. She loves nothing more than supporting her clients to reach their health goals and feel their best through delicious food and sustainable diet and lifestyle ch…
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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 m…
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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…
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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 tha…
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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 …
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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 abo…
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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 Olymp…
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133. Women’s Health & Our Pelvic Floor, with Advanced Practice Physiotherapist Jessica Jenkins
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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, …
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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…
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131. Nutrition Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Accredited Practising Dietitian, Ebony Crameri
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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 Syndrom…
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130. The Latest Research Behind ”Eating the Rainbow” with Melons, featuring Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Flávia Fayet-Moore
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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…
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129. Self-Care, Burn Out and Mental Health for Parents with Registered Psychologist, Ashlee Wells
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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 …
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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…
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127. How to Create a Fertile Gut to Maximise Your Fertility, with PHD Researcher, Dr Cecilia Kitic
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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 clinic…
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126. Insulin Resistance: It Could be the Reason You’re Not Losing Weight, with Dietitian Susie Burrell
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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 ne…
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125. How to Beat Imposter Syndrome and Improve Confidence, with Motivational Speaker Anthony Ikin
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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 beco…
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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 deserv…
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123. Time Restricted Eating Combined With HIIT - The Latest Research Showing the Amazing Health Benefits, with Professor John Hawley
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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 …
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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 …
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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 di…
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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…
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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…
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118. Starting Your Baby on Solids (Q&A), with Paediatric Dietitian & Nutritionist Anna Ritan
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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…
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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 b…
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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…
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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 wor…
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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…
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 gestatio…
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109. Changing the Way You Think About Nutrition with Registered Dietitian, Colleen Christensen
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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 tal…
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108. Nutrition, Food Safety & Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy, with Dietitian & Nutritionist Stefanie Valakas
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1:12:16Today 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…
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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 …
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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 m…
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105. Coeliac Disease & Gluten-Free Diets, with Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dr Kim Faulkner-Hogg
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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…
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104. Nutrition Myth Busting, Health Halos and Media Hype, with Specialist Registered Dietitian, Nichola Ludlam-Raine
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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.…
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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 c…
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