The Nutrition Couch podcast

The Nutrition Couch

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. Don’t wait—your path to better health begins here with The Nutrition Couch.

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. Don’t wait—your path to better health begins here with The Nutrition Couch.

 

#325

Christmas Without the Food Hangover: Smart Festive Portions + When to Get Back on Track

Want to enjoy Christmas without the food hangover? Leanne and Susie share simple, realisti... more

09 Dec 2025

30 MINS

30:30

09 Dec 2025


#324

Party-Season Drinking: How Much Is Too Much? Plus Canapé Traps, A Woolies Chicken Win & Swimming as ...

This week we’re tackling the big one for party season: alcohol. Leanne and Susie bre... more

02 Dec 2025

32 MINS

32:06

02 Dec 2025


#323

Aussie-Owned Supermarket Brands, MSG Myths & Overnight Salt Bloat

Are the foods in your trolley really Australian owned, and should you be worried about MSG... more

25 Nov 2025

33 MINS

33:37

25 Nov 2025


#322

Why Fasting Fails (Most) Women + Kiwi Constipation Fixes & Berberine Myths

This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack three huge topics women are cons... more

18 Nov 2025

35 MINS

35:57

18 Nov 2025


#321

Stop Waiting for January: The Goal-Setting Episode You Actually Need.

Most people wait for January to “start fresh” — but the research shows 8... more

16 Nov 2025

41 MINS

41:54

16 Nov 2025


#320

Low-Cal “Free Foods” That Actually Help Fat-Loss + How Much Protein Is Too Much?

Trying to eat more without gaining weight? Wondering how much protein you actually need &m... more

11 Nov 2025

34 MINS

34:16

11 Nov 2025


#319

BBQ Like a Dietitian: Leaner Grill Swaps, Smarter Hydration & a Pasta Red Flag

Kick off summer without blowing your goals. In this episode, Leanne and Susie show you how... more

04 Nov 2025

33 MINS

33:34

04 Nov 2025


#318

Do You Really Need to Ditch the Dinner-Time Carbs? Plus the Fibre That Could Protect Your Liver

This week on The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell tackle two big ... more

28 Oct 2025

35 MINS

35:01

28 Oct 2025


#317

Stop Freaking Out Over Ingredients: The Smarter Way to Read Food Labels

Are you avoiding foods just because you can’t pronounce an ingredient? You’re ... more

21 Oct 2025

42 MINS

42:33

21 Oct 2025


#316

BBQ Chooks & Plastic: What’s Safe vs Hype + Easy Weekend Wins

Are supermarket BBQ chickens a smart shortcut or something to avoid? Today, we separate fa... more

14 Oct 2025

31 MINS

31:26

14 Oct 2025


#315

Change That Sticks: Self-Coaching, Diet & Chronic Pain Relief

If you’ve ever felt “all in” Monday and “off the rails” by F... more

07 Oct 2025

38 MINS

38:54

07 Oct 2025


#314

Are Aussie Berries Safe? Pesticide Concerns, Omega-3 Muscle Health & Lunchbox Reviews

This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie tackle the question that’s on eve... more

30 Sep 2025

32 MINS

32:58

30 Sep 2025


#313

Sugar Under the Microscope: Hidden Dangers, Sweet Swaps & the New Allulose Revolution

How much sugar are you really eating each day — and what is it doing to your body? I... more

23 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:16

23 Sep 2025


#312

Can Sauna Sessions Really Help You Live Longer? (Plus Potassium & Bone Health)

This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack one of the hottest wellness tren... more

17 Sep 2025

33 MINS

33:15

17 Sep 2025


#311

Eat With Your Body, Not Your Head: UPFs & GLP-1 Truths

Struggling to “be good” at restaurants, scanning every barcode, or wondering w... more

09 Sep 2025

29 MINS

29:49

09 Sep 2025


#310

How Magnesium Protects Your Brain Health! Weekend Eating Fixes + Protein Water

If you could lower your long-term dementia risk with everyday food choices, would you do i... more

02 Sep 2025

33 MINS

33:50

02 Sep 2025


#309

Food Trauma & Diet Myths: Healing Your Relationship with Food + The Truth About Diet Soft Drinks & C...

How would you describe your relationship with food? For many women, it’s complicated... more

26 Aug 2025

35 MINS

35:16

26 Aug 2025


#308

Bad Food Habits That Sabotage Your Health (and How to Break Them)

We all have them… those little food habits that creep into our week and quietly der... more

19 Aug 2025

36 MINS

36:27

19 Aug 2025


#307

B6 Toxicity Warnings, Sourdough Myths, Protein Milk & Tiger Nut Milk Debunked

Do you know what’s really in your supplements… or your sourdough? In today&rs... more

12 Aug 2025

30 MINS

30:27

12 Aug 2025


#306

Why 81% of Kids’ Snacks Are Ultra-Processed, Plus the Creatine Gummy Scandal, Broccoli Wars & a High...

What do our kids actually eat — and is it as healthy as we think? This week on The N... more

05 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:16

05 Aug 2025


#305

Is Your 6am Workout Wrecking Your Winter? Plus: Alkaline Diet Hype, Potato Gems & Premade Meal Picks

Are 6am HIIT classes in winter actually doing more harm than good? In today’s episod... more

29 Jul 2025

32 MINS

32:57

29 Jul 2025


#304

South Australia’s Junk Food Ad Ban: Helpful Reform or Misinformed Overreach?

South Australia is rolling out a new policy banning junk food advertising on public transp... more

22 Jul 2025

31 MINS

31:15

22 Jul 2025


#303

The Gut Supplements That Are a Waste of Your Money + No-Guilt Winter Comfort Meals & Kids’ Cereal Ru...

Struggling with winter cravings but don’t want to blow your health goals? Wondering ... more

15 Jul 2025

36 MINS

36:55

15 Jul 2025


#302

Food Noise, Fatigue & Midlife Weight Gain: The Truth About GLP-1s, Meal Timing & Menopause Supplemen...

If you’ve ever felt like food is constantly on your mind — even after eating &... more

01 Jul 2025

33 MINS

33:22

01 Jul 2025


#301

How Cake Can Help You Lose Weight. The Hidden Dangers of Non-Stick Pans & Budget-Friendly Oil Swaps

You’ve been told to cut cake, ban wine, and throw out the chips…But what if y... more

24 Jun 2025

37 MINS

37:29

24 Jun 2025