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 ...
Sep 07, 2022•41 min•Season 5Ep. 33
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 bet...
Jul 13, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 32
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...
Jul 05, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 31
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...
Jun 02, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 30
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-Nutrit...
May 25, 2022•58 min•Season 5Ep. 29
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 actuall...
May 08, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 28
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 ...
Apr 06, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 27
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 ...
Mar 19, 2022•56 min•Season 5Ep. 26
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 w...
Mar 03, 2022•43 min•Season 5Ep. 25
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 di...
Jan 25, 2022•50 min•Season 5Ep. 24
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 e...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 23
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...
Dec 06, 2021•51 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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 t...
Dec 05, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 21
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, K...
Nov 26, 2021•57 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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 hal...
Nov 09, 2021•51 min•Season 5Ep. 19
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...
Oct 19, 2021•59 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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 bre...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 17
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 diff...
Sep 21, 2021•48 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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 metri...
Sep 14, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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...
Sep 07, 2021•47 min•Season 5Ep. 14
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 wi...
Sep 01, 2021•51 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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 ess...
Aug 16, 2021•44 min•Season 5Ep. 12
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 . T...
Aug 03, 2021•59 min•Season 5Ep. 11
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 lo...
Jul 27, 2021•46 min•Season 5Ep. 10
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 p...
Jul 20, 2021•48 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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 Tik...
Jul 13, 2021•38 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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. soc...
Jun 22, 2021•46 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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 endom...
Jun 01, 2021•50 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 ...
May 19, 2021•57 min•Season 5Ep. 4
