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The Nutrition Couch

Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward

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Unlock your best health in just 30 minutes a week. Join the thousands of listeners who’ve transformed their lives with The Nutrition Couch, Australia’s top-ranked nutrition podcast. Each Wednesday at 6am AEST, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell deliver powerful, bite-sized advice that’s easy to implement and designed to make healthy living simple and enjoyable. Ready for a healthier you? Subscribe now and start your journey with actionable tips that fit seamlessly into your busy life. ...
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Extra Healthy-ish

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Extra Healthy-ish is the big sister podcast to Healthy-ish. Here you'll get extra bits from your favourite guests, extra expert intel from doctors, dermatologists and dietitians, extra tips and extra tools to make healthier decisions, for your mind, body and soul. It's all a bit extra. Extra Healthy-ish publishes a new episode Monday to Thursday. For more, head to www.bodyandsoul.com.au
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Are potatoes really bad for you? Can packaged foods still be healthy? What tomato sauce should your kids actually eat? This week on The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell bust myths and share real-world food advice to help you make better choices without cutting out your favourite meals. Inside this episode: The Great Potato …
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Do you find yourself saying, "This is hard" when it comes to healthy eating or staying consistent with your goals? In this empowering episode of The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward dive into the uncomfortable truths behind why change feels difficult—and what to do about it. They break down: Why "hard" often just means "emo…
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Australia’s leading dietitians, Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward, delve into a pressing health concern: the increasing incidence of aggressive cancers, such as bowel and breast cancer, among young adults. They explore recent research findings, discuss potential lifestyle contributors, and emphasize the importance of early detection and routine health …
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Whether you’re dealing with a fussy toddler, a snack-obsessed primary schooler or a constantly-hungry teen, feeding kids well can feel like a full-time job. In this special bonus episode of The Nutrition Couch, Susie and Leanne dive deep into the real-life challenges of kids’ nutrition—from daily battles over veggies and treat overload to protein-p…
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In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie dive deep into the world of supplements, uncovering what you actually need at every stage of life. From the essential proteins to fiber, magnesium, and more, they share expert insights on how to tailor your supplementation to your age and health needs. The episode covers common supplement myt…
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On today’s episode of The Nutrition Couch, we’re tackling some key topics that many of you are asking about after the Easter break. Feeling sluggish and bloated? Struggling to get back on track with your health goals? We’ve got you covered with expert insights on sustainable weight loss, including the pros and cons of weight loss medications. Susie…
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Easter is a time for indulging in your favourite treats—hot cross buns, chocolate eggs, and festive snacks—but how can you stay on track with your health goals while enjoying all the fun? In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Susie and Leanne share their expert strategies for balancing indulgence with health during the Easter period. They discuss…
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In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward share practical, easy-to-implement tips for keeping your diet on track while traveling. Whether you’re constantly on the go for work or just enjoy the freedom of travel, staying healthy and managing weight can be tough at airports and on flights. Discover their favorite travel sn…
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In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward dive into how to save big at the supermarket without compromising on nutrition. With the rising cost of groceries, it’s essential to get savvy with your shopping habits. They’ll share their favorite budget-friendly go-to products from Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi—such as frozen ve…
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In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward dive into a popular topic: snack bars. Are they a healthy option, or just a quick fix with hidden downsides? We break down the pros and cons of these convenient options, from protein-packed bars to those loaded with sugars and ultra-processed ingredients. Plus, we explore excitin…
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Is childhood obesity on the rise in Australia? On this week’s episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell dive into the latest alarming statistics on childhood obesity and the steps we can all take to ensure our kids stay healthy for years to come. Key topics covered this week: The state of childhood obesity in Australia: Why 2.2 …
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Is your diet hiding a potential health risk? On this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell dive deep into aspartame, the controversial artificial sweetener that’s still lurking in popular foods and drinks. With new research linking it to inflammation and insulin resistance, we discuss what you need to know and how to make sm…
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Curious about why creatine is the buzz supplement of 2025? On this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell break down everything you need to know about creatine and why it’s not just for bodybuilders anymore. Discover how this powerful supplement can boost your energy, enhance mood, and even improve cognitive function, especia…
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Do you find yourself starving when you get home and raiding the pantry before dinner? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward uncover why late afternoon hunger strikes hard—and how to finally break the cycle of mindless snacking and overeating. Plus, we dive into: A fascinating new study linking omega…
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How often should you really be eating each day? Is constant snacking ruining your appetite and weight goals? On this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell dive deep into meal timing, uncovering why the spacebetween meals matters just as much as what’s on your plate. Plus, we cover: The popular 30-30-30 trend—does it actually…
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Ever wondered how often you should eat foods like chicken, fish, eggs, or cheese? What about chocolate and wine—how much is too much? On this episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell break down the most common foods we eat, revealing how often you should (or shouldn’t) include them in your diet for optimal health, weight manage…
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This week, Leanne and Susie shine a spotlight on the wellness industry, exposing the misleading claims behind many popular supplements. They also explore groundbreaking research linking Omega-3 intake to a 49% reduction in Alzheimer’s risk and share simple, actionable advice to protect your brain health. Plus, as schools return, they discuss back-t…
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It’s time to pack those school lunchboxes! In this week’s episode of The Nutrition Couch, Susie and Leanne are here to help you kick off the school year stress-free with their top picks for healthy, kid-approved snacks. They also dive into the world of seed oils—separating fact from fiction—and answer a listener question about resistance training a…
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To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. Athlete and speaker Bonnie Hancock broke numerous records circumnavigating 12,700 kilometres around Australia in 254 days. She discusses her mental and physical toughness in terrifyingly cold seas and shark infested waters. WANT MORE FROM BONNIE? Grab Bonnie’s book…
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Start 2025 on the right foot with The Nutrition Couch! With decades of experience and thousands of clients, Suzy Burrell and Leanne Ward share the key habits and mindsets that set successful clients apart from the rest. Here’s what’s in this episode: Diet Success Demystified: Why accountability, boundaries, and planning are the secrets to lasting c…
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To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. Long before health was “cool”, athleisure queen Lorna Jane was making leotards for her aerobics punters. She dropped into the studio to share her story of global success and her health and business learnings along the way. WANT MORE FROM LORNA? You can follow Lorna…
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To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes from last year. Would you spend 21 days naked in the Columbian jungle with a stranger? High performance coach Alexa Towersey did and shared how she cultivated a strong mindset. WANT MORE FROM ALEXA? You can follow Alexa @actionalexa or see her site here, or catch her podcas…
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Are you ready to thrive in 2025 without the chaos of meal prep and exercise planning? This week on The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward share their insider tips to make healthy living effortless—even when life gets busy. Here’s what you’ll learn: Automating Nutrition: Discover simple hacks to streamline meal prep and grocer…
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To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. We take a deep dive into metabolic health with naturopathic doctor and best-selling author Lara Briden - what’s metabolically healthy, what’s not, metabolic dysfunction and obstacles, insulin resistance, nutrition recommendations and the impact of stress. WANT MORE…
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To inspire your New Year, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. We get it, maintaining healthy habits can be hard. Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber unpacked the reasons why and how to make them stick…without beating yourself up. WANT MORE FROM AMANTHA? You can grab Amantha’s book, The Health Habit (Penguin, $36.99),…
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Happy New Year from The Nutrition Couch! As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to hit reset and plan for a healthier, happier you. In this episode, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell guide you through: Building Core Healthy Habits: Easy, sustainable tips for planning meals, eating more veggies, and rethinking alcohol consumption. Brutal…
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To celebrate summer, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. Dietitian and podcast host Susie Burrell joined us in September to discuss the key components of healthy weight loss - from harnessing an empowering no-diet mindset to must-do habits like filling your plate with more vegetables. WANT MORE FROM SUSIE? For more on her boo…
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To celebrate summer, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. Somatic sexologist Alice Childs discussed how to invite more pleasure into your life, the importance of self-discovery for a better sex life, and how to put aside the mental load and focus on you. WANT MORE FROM ALICE? Find her @alicechildofficial or see her site here. …
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To celebrate summer, we’re dropping our top Extra Healthy-ish episodes in 2024. In this ep from April, best-selling cookbook author Leah Itsines shared her current approach to food, her healthy-ish cooking tips and how she learnt to love running. WANT MORE FROM LEAH? See Leah’s tasty cooking @leahitsines or on TikTok here, or via her site, here. WA…
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To kickstart the new year, we’re dropping the top episodes of 2024. Netball legend Liz Ellis discusses how she became the poster girl for midlife women and how she's embracing ageing. WANT MORE FROM LIZ? You can catch her @lizlegsellis. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On …
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In this special bonus episode of The Nutrition Couch, Susie and Leanne unveil their brand-new range of creatine supplements for women under their Designed by Dietitians brand. Creatine has long been a staple for male athletes, but did you know it’s a game-changer for women too? Join Australia’s leading dietitians as they deep dive into: Why creatin…
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To kickstart the new year, we’re dropping the top episodes of 2024. Fitness mogul and PT Emily Skye opened up about what it’s really like having adult ADHD, from feeling like an outcast and struggling with her mental health for decades, to finally receiving her ADHD diagnosis. WANT MORE FROM EMILY? You can catch her @emilyskye or via her site here.…
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To celebrate summer, we’re dropping the top episodes of 2024. Professor Joel Pearson’s lab was the first to develop a test to study intuition. The neuroscientist and psychologist discusses the science behind gut feelings and a toolkit for making better intuitive decisions. WANT MORE FROM JOEL? For more on Joel’s book The Intuition Toolkit (Simon & …
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It’s the most wonderful—and delicious—time of the year! On this final 2024 episode of The Nutrition Couch, we’re helping you enjoy the holidays without the guilt or the extra kilos. Here’s what we’re serving up: Mindful Eating Tips: How to navigate festive feasts while staying satisfied, not stuffed. Holiday Platters Made Healthy: Discover a superm…
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To celebrate summer, we’re dropping the top episodes of 2024. Workplace wellness expert and TEDx speaker Lizzie Williamson discusses how being active throughout your workday can, er, work to your advantage - increasing wellbeing, productivity and energy. WANT MORE FROM LIZZIE? For more on Lizzie’s book The Active Workday Advantage (Major Street Pub…
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Are you ready to make 2025 one of your best years yet? Business advisor Michelle Broadbent discusses how to set yourself up for a productive, successful and fulfilling year ahead - from reframing New Year's resolutions to creating a life that's authentic to you. WANT MORE FROM MICHELLE? Find Michelle @michbroadbent or here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? O…
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Welcome back to The Nutrition Couch, your go-to podcast for expert nutrition advice served with a side of laughs! This week, we’re diving into some intriguing topics: Sweet Cravings Solved: Discover the research-backed ways to indulge your sweet tooth without derailing your goals. Steak for Breakfast?: TikTok’s latest food trend is taking over, but…
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Sleep researcher Dr Nicole Moyen discusses the impact of sleep on your health, key factors that can lead to a disrupted night, the role of temperature plus strategies for improving quality. (FYI: she holds a PHD in Physiology from Stanford University.) WANT MORE FROM NICOLE? Find out more about Nicole here and Eight Sleep here. WANT MORE BODY + SOU…
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Journalist and author Sarah Catherall shares her story of an epic break-up from the gut-wrenching grief to the importance of self-love and personal growth. Whether you're in a relationship or single, it has lessons for all of us... WANT MORE FROM SARAH? You can find Sarah’s book How To Break Up Well (Bateman Books) here or catch her @scatherall or …
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Science journalist and author Zoe Kean delves into the complexities of ageing from an evolutionary biological view, the impact of social determinants on health, and the potential for modern science to extend health span. WANT MORE FROM ZOE? Find out more about Zoe’s book Why Are We Like This? (New South Books, $32.99) here, catch her @zoe_kean_sci …
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Business growth strategist and coach Bianca Monley deep dives into the concept of “success”, her learnings from creating a multi-million dollar business in her 20s to looking forward to 2025 and we can all create our so-called perfect days. WANT MORE FROM BIANCA? Grab Bianca’s new book Business Break Through here, catch her @biancamonley or for mor…
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Are gluten-free products really the best choice for your health? This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell uncover the best (and worst) gluten-free options on the market, from breads to pastas, wraps, and snacks. Plus, we dive into a fascinating new study linking meal timing to weight loss and debunk whether Pilates counts as …
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Dietitian and nutrition consultant Sara Widdowson discusses the role of nutrition in exercise and fitness performance, how to best manage food around your training and the different nutritional needs of a women’s menstrual cycle. WANT MORE FROM SARA? You can catch Sara @yourmonthly or via her site here. For Femmi, see here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? O…
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If you want to understand your nervous system a little better, then tune in as psychologist Anna Nikolaou discusses how our body responds to stress and the most important things to help balance it. WANT MORE FROM ANNA? Find out more about Anna at Macleod Wellness Centre here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily …
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Women’s leadership expert and author Megan Dalla-Camina discusses the inner critic archetypes, how they play-out in everyday life and how you can rewrite your inner narrative. WANT MORE FROM MEGAN? Grab Megan’s book Women Rising (Wiley, $34.95) here, find her @megandallacamina or via her site here. Make sure you take her inner critic quiz here. WAN…
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Ever picked up a spinach wrap or veggie chips thinking they were a healthy choice? Think again! On this week’s episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell reveal the sneaky tricks behind supermarket foods masquerading as “healthy” options. Plus, we tackle critical nutrient deficiencies, including one that might shock you, and shar…
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Meditation and breathwork expert Rich Muir discusses the physiological effects of different breathing techniques highlighting the importance of understanding individual breathing patterns and finding the right techniques for you. WANT MORE FROM RICH? You can catch Rich’s classes at Eden Health Retreat - for more see @eden_health_retreat or here, or…
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Feeling the end-of-year overwhelm when it comes to your health and fitness goals? Struggling to maintain momentum amidst the social events, festive treats, and packed schedules? Don’t worry – The Nutrition Couch has got your back! In this special bonus episode, Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell share their ultimate strategies for surviving (and thrivin…
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Photographer Ellie Sedgwick is on a mission to relieve women of vulva anxiety. She shares about her own struggles, and her learnings and wisdom from photographing 500-odd vulvas for her Comfortable in my Skin project and book. WANT MORE FROM ELLIE? For more on her book Flip Through my Flaps see here or for Ellie’s Comfortable in my Skin project, cl…
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We all feel a niggle or pain somewhere in our body and, thankfully, exercise Physiologist Glenn Phipps is here to help. He discusses the difference between mobility and flexibility and how to effectively increase range of motion through various training methods. WANT MORE FROM GLENN? For more on his book Strength Yourself Strong see here or find Gl…
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