Today's episode is the second part of my myth busting chat with nutrition researcher, Alan Aragon. If you haven't tuned into part 1 (episode 57) yet, it is a MUST listen. In case you haven’t heard of Alan Aragon, he is a nutrition researcher and educator with over 20 years of success in the field. He is known as one of the most influential figures in the fitness industry’s movement towards evidence-based information. Alan writes a monthly research review on his website providing cutting-edge the...
Jun 01, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Today's episode is part 1 of a 2 parter with (drum roll please...) Alan Aragon. Alan is an absolute legend in the field of nutrition science so I hope you guys are as excited as I am for today’s podcast. Seriously, stop the Googling, stop listening to your friends, family and celebrity chefs and get scientifically proven nutrition facts, with the evidence to back them up, straight from a leading nutrition researcher. In case you haven’t heard of Alan Aragon, he is a nutrition researcher and educ...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Back on the podcast this week, we have gut health expert, Dr Will Bulsiewicz or Dr B as many of you know him by. If you haven’t checked out his earlier episodes on my podcast, go back and listen to episodes 9 & 13 with Dr B who is a double board certified gastroenterologist and doctor of internal medicine with 14 years as an MD helping his patients reverse symptoms of IBS, leaky gut, and other digestive issues. In part 2 of this 2 part chat, we start by discussing artificial sweeteners and g...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Back on the podcast this week, we have gut health expert, Dr Will Bulsiewicz or Dr B as many of you know him by. If you haven’t checked out his earlier episodes on my podcast, go back and listen to episodes 9 & 13 with Dr B who is a double board certified gastroenterologist and doctor of internal medicine with 14 years as an MD helping his patients reverse symptoms of IBS, leaky gut, and other digestive issues. In part 1 of this 2 part chat, we start by discussing why gut health is so import...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Today’s episode is all about healthy hormones! I chat with Sarah Grace Meckelberg, a Registered Dietitian with a masters of science degree in Exercise Physiology. Sarah Grace is also the Founder of Fresh Fit N Healthy, an author, a speaker and a social media influencer. Sarah Grace has ditched the typical dietitian route and has created the Fresh Fit n Healthy Academy, where she works 1-1 with people to provide REAL body solutions that last. Sarah Grace also mentors health professionals to help ...
May 04, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Today's episode is a quick chat about my tips and tricks around motivation and progress in relation to your health and fitness journey. I discuss the strategies I give my clients who are feeling unmotivated, or have a set back, to help them get back on track and keep their momentum going. 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 epi...
Apr 26, 2020•13 min•Season 3Ep. 8
As most of the world is in lockdown or isolation due to COVID-19, I thought a podcast about self-love and happiness was just what you guys needed. To help me out today, I have trainer and nutritionist, Sierra Nielsen as our special guest! Sierra helps individuals own their worth, build confidence & get healthy from the inside-out. She’s an online trainer, nutritionist and transformation coach starting with the basics of loving yourself first. Please go and check out her Instagram account whi...
Apr 14, 2020•43 min•Season 3Ep. 7
As most of the world is in lockdown or isolation due to COVID-19, I thought a podcast about self-love and happiness was just what you guys needed. To help me out today, I have trainer and nutritionist, Sierra Nielsen as our special guest! Sierra helps individuals own their worth, build confidence & get healthy from the inside-out. She’s an online trainer, nutritionist and transformation coach starting with the basics of loving yourself first. Please go and check out her Instagram account whi...
Apr 06, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 6
" Health Food ", " Super Food ", " High Protein ", " No Added Sugar ", " Low Sugar ", " Low Fat ", " Baked Not Fried ", " Made with Real Fruit ", " Gluten Free ", " 5 Star Health Rating "... Sound familiar? We are bombarded with these health claims every time we enter a supermarket (mostly in the " Health Food " aisle) because the companies that manufacture these products want you to think you are buying healthy products and making healthy choices. MARKETING SELLS! When presented with 2 products...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Welcome back to part 2 of “You've got the Questions, We've got the Answers” my Q&A with exercise expert Adam Martin. Adam is an accredited exercise physiologist and has been in the industry for almost 15 years. Adam specialises in helping people get back to and beyond their pre-injury state. Adam has worked with clients that range from large companies (e.g. Amazon), Olympic athletes and 94 year olds looking to stay mobile in their later years. Adam has also written an Amazon best selling boo...
Mar 23, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 4
You've got the questions, we've got the answers. In todays episode I speak to Adam Martin, more commonly known as "The No Breakfast Guy", an accredited exercise physiologist and has been in the industry for almost 15 years. Adam specialises in helping people get back to and beyond their pre-injury state. Adam has worked with clients that range from large companies (e.g. Amazon), Olympic athletes and 94 year olds looking to stay mobile in their later years. Adam has also written an Amazon best se...
Mar 15, 2020•44 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Welcome back to part 2 of the podcast with one of Australia's leading sports dietitians Jessica Spendlove who has an impressive resume including a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and a Masters of Nutrition & Dietetics. Jess currently works with many professional sports teams including the Greater Western Sydney GIANTS (AFL), Giants Netball (Super Netball), Western Sydney Wanderers (A-League), Cronulla Sharks (NRL) Sydney Kings (NBL) and most recently the NSW Waratahs (Super Rugby). In today’s ...
Mar 08, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Given the sudden surge in coronavirus cases in countries outside of China, it is more important than ever to take steps to prevent and manage illness. As you will learn in today's podcast, while good nutrition cannot prevent you from catching viruses like the coronavirus, nutrition has an important role to play in reducing risk and managing illness as well as maintaining energy levels during exercise and generally through out the day. In today's podcast, I talk with special guest Jessica Spendlo...
Mar 01, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome to podcast number 45. Part 2 of the Q&A where I answer all your questions! I get asked similar things all the time on social media so I put it to you guys on my Instagram stories to ask me some questions to answer on the podcast. I answered 7 in part 1 and today I will answer 8. In this episode, I chat all things IBS, my exercise routine, eating for skin health, reverse dieting, best approach to decrease body fat, advice for nutrition students, genetics and fat loss and whether eatin...
Feb 16, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Welcome to podcast number 44 and today is a special one, we are going to do a Q&A with myself! I get asked similar things all the time on social media so I put it to you guys on my Instagram stories to ask me some questions to answer on the podcast. I have chosen the top 7 questions I think would benefit so many of you and will be answering them today in a Q&A series! Now this is the first time I’ve done something like this so if you enjoy it, please be sure to leave me a review and let ...
Feb 09, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode! Welcome to podcast number 43 with Glenn Mackintosh. Glenn is a psychologist who is incredibly passionate about eating, physical activity, weight and body image. He is the author of the best-selling ‘Thinsanity: 7 Steps to transform your mindset and say goodbye to dieting forever’ (purchase here: https://glennmackintosh.com/thinsanity/ ), the founder of Weight Management Psychology and his public work has seen him feature as on...
Feb 02, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This week's podcast is part 2 of my discussion with advanced sports dietitian, Chloe McLeod. It is kindly brought to you by Future Farm Co, who aim to deliver plant-based foods to Australia and New Zealand, bringing the world’s best brands of plant-based food to your local store. You can find them on Instagram @futurefarmanz & on Facebook @futurefarmco or at their website: https://www.futurefarmco.com . While last week's talk with Chloe was focused on FODMAPs, sensitive stomachs, prebiotics ...
Jan 26, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Welcome to today’s podcast with our expert guest, Chloe McLeod. It is kindly brought to you by Future Farm Co, who aim to deliver plant-based foods to Australia and New Zealand, bringing the world’s best brands of plant-based food to your local store. You can find them on Instagram @futurefarmanz & on Facebook @futurefarmco or at their website: https://www.futurefarmco.com . Now today’s special guest Chloe is an expert in gut health, food intolerances and sports nutrition. As an Advanced Spo...
Jan 19, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Martin MacDonald is a clinical performance nutritionist, motivational speaker & educator. He holds an undergraduate and two postgraduates, one in clinical nutrition and one in sports nutrition. Martin is the CEO of the Mac-Nutrition Collective and founder of the MNU Certification, the UK’s first ever 12-month, evidence-based, vocational online nutrition course. Online, Martin's direct approach and entertaining content has attracted a very engaged following to whom he disseminates evidence-ba...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Today’s podcast is brought to you by Nutra Organics. One of my favourite Australian wholefood companies who provide a range of organic, honest, wholefood products to nourish you and your family. You can use the discount code they have kindly offered you guys which is 'LEANNE' for 15% of the range of whole food products and check them out at www.nutraorganics.com.au or on social media @nutraorganics. We are back for part 2 of my interview with New York psychologist, Dr Rachel Goldman. Dr Rachel s...
Jan 05, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Today’s podcast is brought to you by Nutra Organics. One of my favourite Australian wholefood companies who provide a range of organic, honest, wholefood products to nourish you and your family. You can use the discount code they have kindly offered you guys which is 'LEANNE' for 15% of the range of whole food products and check them out at www.nutraorganics.com.au or on social media @nutraorganics. Today’s expert guest is the incredible Doctor Rachel Goldman who is a licensed psychologist pract...
Dec 30, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Today’s podcast is brought to you by Nutra Organics. One of my favourite Australian wholefood companies who provide a range of organic, honest, wholefood products to nourish you and your family. You can use the discount code they have kindly offered you guys which is 'LEANNE' for 15% of the range of whole food products and check them out at www.nutraorganics.com.au or on social media @nutraorganics. Back on the podcast today is our expert in female physiology Dr Stacy Sims. Famously known for he...
Dec 22, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Today’s podcast is brought to you by Nutra Organics. One of my favourite Australian wholefoods companies who provide a range of organic, honest, wholefood products to nourish you and your family. You can use the discount code they have kindly offered you guys which is 'LEANNE' for 15% of the range of whole food products and check them out at www.nutraorganics.com.au or on social media @nutraorganics. Today’s expert guest is the one and only Dr Stacy Sims. Famously known for her quote “women are ...
Dec 15, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Today, instead of having an expert guest on my podcast, you guys get lil' old me! I will be your expert and I am addressing a topic I get a tonne of questions about (especially this time of year). The topic is eating during the festive season or, more generally, eating during holidays or for celebrations. How do we enjoy ourselves during these times, but also stay healthy? Today I'll teach you my secret that has worked for me for many years now and is an essential trick that helps me sustain my ...
Dec 08, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Today on the podcast, we chat to one of my favourite foodies, Leah Itsines. Leah is a creative self-taught cook and author with a passion for making real food healthy and delicious. Her mission is to help people all around the world become healthier and more confident in the kitchen with her BARE community. In our chat, we talk about how she became one of Australia’s leading self-taught cooks and what a typical day in her shoes looks like. We talk about how she finds her inspiration to create al...
Dec 01, 2019•58 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Our expert guest today is nationally recognized gastroenterologist and speaker Dr. Sarina Pasricha. She completed her undergraduate training in biological anthropology and nutrition from Harvard University. She finished 16 years of additional education and medical training to become a double-board certified gastroenterologist. Dr. Sarina also obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Research so that she can best use evidence-based medicine to educate the public. She has published extensively in...
Nov 24, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This week, we are back talking to Brisbane based sports dietitian, Andrew Hall in part 2 of the 2 part series on nutrition for injury prevention, recovery and sports nutrition Andrew is an accredited sports dietitian, motivated by improving the nutrition, health and performance of others, working with a range of individuals, from recreational to elite athletes. He has a particular interest relating to injury management nutrition (muscle loss mitigation, tendons, inflammation) and optimising body...
Nov 10, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 7
After a short holiday induced absence, I'm back this week talking to Brisbane based sports dietitian, Andrew Hall in part 1 of a 2 part series on nutrition for injury prevention, recovery and sports nutrition Andrew is an accredited sports dietitian, motivated by improving the nutrition, health and performance of others, working with a range of individuals, from recreational to elite athletes. He has a particular interest relating to injury management nutrition (muscle loss mitigation, tendons, ...
Nov 02, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Today, I chat once again with accredited exercise physiologist, Zenia Wood (@swiftmovementacademy). This episode is the second in a two part series with Zenia. In the first episode (episode 29), Zenia shared her expert advice on building lean muscle and why so many people struggle to see the gains they want. In this second episode, we focus more on providing information and tips for people who have just started out weight training. As I mentioned last week, there are so many benefits associated ...
Oct 20, 2019•52 min•Season 2Ep. 5
You know I tell it like it is... well let me be super clear about this: It is ok for women to lift weights and gain muscle. Muscle is metabolically active tissue. The more you have, the higher your resting metabolic rate (that is, the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn just sitting on the couch). If your goal is fat loss (notice I didn't say weight loss) you're going to have a much harder time if you aren't trying to build some muscle. But beyond that, strong is sexy! If you're bra...
Oct 13, 2019•43 min•Season 2Ep. 4
