How would you describe your relationship with food? For many women, it’s complicated — shaped by childhood diets, family comments, or decades of restriction that leave deep imprints on how we eat today.

In this week’s Nutrition Couch, Susie and Leanne open up the conversation on food trauma:


What it is, how it starts, and the hidden ways it can sabotage eating patterns and weight goals.


Why early experiences like dieting with your mum or comments from a grandparent can echo into adulthood.


The first steps to bringing awareness and healing so you can finally enjoy food without guilt or fear.

We also unpack two big nutrition talking points making headlines:


New research on diet soft drinks — why one diet soda a day may raise type 2 diabetes risk even more than sugary soft drink, and what this means for everyday choices.


Creatine and kidney health — is it really dangerous? We break down the science and bust one of the most persistent supplement myths.

Plus, we share a new wholefood snack bar find that might just earn a spot in your trolley.

Whether you’re navigating food struggles, curious about the latest health research, or just looking for practical dietitian-approved advice, this episode is packed with insights to support both your health and your mindset.

How would you describe your relationship with food? For many women, it&rsquo;s complicated &mdash; shaped by childhood diets, family comments, or decades of restriction that leave deep imprints on how we eat today.
In this week&rsquo;s Nutrition Couch, Susie and Leanne open up the conversation on food trauma:
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What it is, how it starts, and the hidden ways it can sabotage eating patterns and weight goals.
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Why early experiences like dieting with your mum or comments from a grandparent can echo into adulthood.
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The first steps to bringing awareness and healing so you can finally enjoy food without guilt or fear.
</li>
</ul>
We also unpack two big nutrition talking points making headlines:
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<li>
New research on diet soft drinks &mdash; why one diet soda a day may raise type 2 diabetes risk even more than sugary soft drink, and what this means for everyday choices.
</li>
<li>
Creatine and kidney health &mdash; is it really dangerous? We break down the science and bust one of the most persistent supplement myths.
</li>
</ul>
Plus, we share a new wholefood snack bar find that might just earn a spot in your trolley.
Whether you&rsquo;re navigating food struggles, curious about the latest health research, or just looking for practical dietitian-approved advice, this episode is packed with insights to support both your health and your mindset.

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.

Food trauma, diet soft drinks, and creatine myths — this episode explores how early experiences shape eating, new research on artificial sweeteners and diabetes risk, and whether creatine is safe for kidney health.

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

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