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. 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 essentials, drinks, choccy and chips, superfoods, and more!     Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

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103. Nutrition for Perimenopause & Menopause, with Advanced Sports Dietitian Angie Clark

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!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

102. Period Nutrition, with Advanced Sports Dietitian Angie Clark

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!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

101. The Life-Changing Habit of Meditation, with Luke McLeod

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.   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 essentials, drinks, choccy and chips, superfoods, and more!     Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

100. How Your Personality Affects Weight Loss with CSIRO Research Scientist, Dr Gilly Hendrie

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!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

99. Healthy Habits and Long-Term Success, with Dr Gina Cleo

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 will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

98. Q & A with Leanne, Part 2

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 essentials, drinks, choccy and chips, superfoods, and more!     Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

97. Q & A with Leanne, Part 1

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 This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 50% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE50.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 10th August 2021, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

96. Postnatal & Infant Nutrition with Registered Nutritionist, Rhiannon Lambert

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. Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 50% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE50.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 10th August 2021, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

95. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & the Low FODMAPs Diet with Dietitian, Chelsea McCallum

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 productivity.   To end the podcast, Bec gives us her number 1 tip to do each day to improve health and happiness.   Follow Bec on social media @becmitchell or explore more on her website.     Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, Mac-Nutrition and the Mac-Nutrition Universal Certification. The MNU Certification is a 12-month, 100% evidence-based online nutrition course that can be completed alongside full-time work, from anywhere in the world, and qualifies you to be insured to practice as a nutritionist in over 25 countries around the world.     You can find out more information at www.Mac-NutritionUni.com.     As a listener of the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast, you can also get a generous 50% off the enrolment fees using the coupon code LEANNE50.     Enrolments for the next intake open on 10th August 2021, so get in quick!   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

94. Mindfulness, Wellbeing & Productivity with Physiotherapist and Student Psychologist, Bec Mitchell

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 TikTok.   GoodnessMe   Today’s episode is brought to you by GoodnessMe, who make it easy for you to eat real food that makes you feel good!     Discover up to 10 surprise wholesome and delicious snacks, pantry staples, cooking essentials and more in a sampling box curated by nutritionists and delivered to your door monthly from just $25! Head to goodnessme.com.au and use the code LEANNE for 15% off!     Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

93. How to Transform Your Relationship with Food with Registered Dietitian, Deanna Wolfe

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 of dominating a skilful, successful mindset, helping thousands of professionals to level-up in their career.   In today’s podcast episode, Shadé and I talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, powerful decision making, procrastination and creating the life you deserve.   You can connect with Shadé via her website or through Instagram or TikTok. 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 will ever need to invest in and the FIRST program you will ever see LASTING results from. Let me and my team show you the way! Apply for my premium 1:1 12 week coaching program at www.leangutmindmethod.com.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

92. Confidence, Decision Making and Creating the Life you Deserve with Career & Self-Mastery Expert Shadé Zahrai

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. social media fiction!   You can follow Samar on Instagram (@chicago.dietitian) or TikTok (@chicago.dietitian). Samar Kullab from @chicago.dietitian Queen Garnet Today’s podcast episode is brought to you by the Queen Garnet. The Queen Garnet is a Queensland-owned variety of Japanese plum that is naturally high in a particular type of antioxidant known as anthocyanin. Although the fresh Queen Garnet’s are now out of season, there are 4 wonderful value added products in the online Queen Garnet store (there’s plum powder, Australian plum nectar, probiotic and prebiotic powder + probiotic chewables), head to https://queengarnet.com/shop and use my 15% off discount code, “LEANNE15” to savings some dollars. Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

91. How to Lose Weight and Actually Maintain it, with Dietitian Samar Kullab

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 endometriosis is;   how endometriosis diagnosed;   food and nutrition to support endometriosis;   whether gluten or dairy free is needed for endometriosis;   the holistic, whole body approach to treating endometriosis;   gut health and endometriosis;   natural pain relief options; and   tips for infertility.   Please share this episode on your Instagram stories with anyone you think would benefit from it and make sure you tag me @the_fitness_dietitian and Cindy @endo.fertility.dietitian on Instagram.     Have you heard of Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars?   Today’s incredible value-packed podcast episode is brought to you by Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars, the perfect anytime snack, made from natural ingredients and available in 3 delicious flavours. These "All Natural" and "Protein Boost" bars taste ridiculously good! They’re vegan, gluten free, contain no refined sugar and are available at all supermarkets in the health aisle and at kezs.com.au.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

90. The Ins and Outs of Endometriosis with Registered Dietitian, Cindy Dabrowska

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 share the episode with your friends and family on your Instagram stories and make sure you tag me @the_fitness_dietitian and Dr Rachel @drrachelnyc on Instagram.     Have you heard of Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars?   Today’s incredible value-packed podcast episode is brought to you by Kez’s Kitchen Brownie Bars, the perfect anytime snack, made from natural ingredients and available in 3 delicious flavours. These "All Natural" and "Protein Boost" bars taste ridiculously good! They’re vegan, gluten free, contain no refined sugar and are available at all supermarkets in the health aisle and at kezs.com.au.   Please subscribe and leave me a review   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 episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

89. Setting Healthy Boundaries, Self-Sabotage & Self-Care with Psychologist, Dr Rachel Goldman

Expert advice on health and nutrition, including a focus on gut health, emotional eating and sustainable fat loss. Leanne Ward is a renown Australian media dietitian, nutritionist and online social media influencer known as The Fitness Dietitian. Leanne specialises in coaching career driven women to conquer emotional eating, heal their gut and stay LEAN for life in her signature 1 on 1 coaching program LEAN Gut Mind Method.

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