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

This week we’re tackling the big one for party season: alcohol. Leanne and Susie break down how much is too much, why “just one glass” is rarely one glass, and the simple rules that prevent Christmas weight gain. Inside the episode: The truth about alcohol, hormones and cancer risk Why you might b…

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 or that 2-kilo overnight weight jump after a salty meal? In this episode of The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell unpack how to support Aussie-owned brands, the real story on MSG, and…

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 constantly asking about: fasting, constipation, and whether “natural Ozempic” supplements like berberine are worth the hype. First up, they dive into intermittent fasting and why it often backfires for women, esp…

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

Most people wait for January to “start fresh” — but the research shows 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. So in this bonus episode, Leanne and Susie flip the script and show you why starting small now is the real secret to lasting results. You’ll learn how to use December to build mom…

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 — or if you’ve gone overboard? And what about that burning reflux that ruins your sleep? In this week’s episode of The Nutrition Couch, dietitians Leanne Ward and Susie Burrell cut through the confusion with pr…

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 to enjoy Aussie barbecues while keeping calories, carbs and salt in check — plus the truth about “everyday electrolytes” and a frank review of a trending high-protein pasta. We finish with easy, kid-approved …

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 food questions women are asking right now — and the science behind them. Do You Really Need to Ditch the Dinner-Time Carbs? Why so many of us eat rice, pasta and bread on autopilot — and how to know if your b…

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 not alone — but this week, we unpack why obsessing over “seed oils” and additives can sometimes do more harm than good. In this episode, Leanne and Susie explain how to actually read a food label, which additives are wor…

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 facts from fear — plastic bags, heat lamps, skin vs breast, sodium, additives — and how to enjoy a “chook night” without the blow-outs. We also rant (productively!) about convenient nutrition “rules”, seed-oil …

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

If you’ve ever felt “all in” Monday and “off the rails” by Friday, this one’s for you. Leanne and Susie unpack why behaviour change feels hard — and a practical self-coaching framework that actually survives busy seasons, social weekends, and end-of-year chaos. What’s inside: Self-coaching that wo…