This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack one of the hottest wellness trends right now: saunas. Could sitting in a sauna a few times a week genuinely lower inflammation, boost recovery, and even add years to your life? The science might surprise you.

Inside the episode:


The research linking regular sauna use to heart health, longevity and mental wellbeing.


How often (and how long) you really need to sit in the sauna for maximum benefit.


Whether infrared saunas stack up against traditional Finnish styles.


Why potassium deficiency is quietly on the rise — and the simple food swaps that can protect your heart.


Our favouritelow-sugar sparkling water swap for soft drinks.


Listener Q&A: Osteopenia explained — diet, supplements, and the surprising role of jump training in bone strength.

If you’ve ever thought about investing in your own sauna, now might be the time. Thanks to our friends at Elevate Saunas, you can get $250 off selected sauna models with the code LEANNE250, or 10% off full-priced saunas with the code LEANNE10. Explore their range at Elevate Saunas.

This week on The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack one of the hottest wellness trends right now: saunas. Could sitting in a sauna a few times a week genuinely lower inflammation, boost recovery, and even add years to your life? The science might surprise you.
Inside the episode:
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The research linking regular sauna use to heart health, longevity and mental wellbeing.
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How often (and how long) you really need to sit in the sauna for maximum benefit.
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Whether infrared saunas stack up against traditional Finnish styles.
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Why potassium deficiency is quietly on the rise &mdash; and the simple food swaps that can protect your heart.
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Our favourite low-sugar sparkling water swap for soft drinks.
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Listener Q&amp;A: Osteopenia explained &mdash; diet, supplements, and the surprising role of jump training in bone strength.
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If you&rsquo;ve ever thought about investing in your own sauna, now might be the time. Thanks to our friends at Elevate Saunas, you can get $250 off selected sauna models with the code LEANNE250, or 10% off full-priced saunas with the code LEANNE10. Explore their range at <a href="https://elevatesaunas.com.au">Elevate Saunas</a>.

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.

The Nutrition Couch

Welcome to The Nutrition Couch, a weekly podcast from two of Australia’s leading dietitians & nutritionists, Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward. This is the first nutrition podcast that looks at weekly food & health trends. Every Sunday at 7am AEST, we will be uploading an episode that covers nutrition news, trending food products, case studies and we will also be answering our listener questions. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode and follow us on social media @the_nutrition_couch_podcast to ask us questions & see our food product reviews.

We dive into the science of sauna use for longevity, the rise of potassium deficiency, and how to strengthen bones with diet and exercise — plus an exclusive sauna discount for our listeners.

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

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