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Leanne Ward Nutrition

Leanne Ward Nutrition

By: Leanne Ward
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 Your weekly serving of expert, evidence-based health and nutrition advice. Leanne Ward is a world-renowned dietitian, nutritionist and health coach with over 10 years of nutrition experience and over 300000 followers on her Instagram (@the_fitness_dietitian) and 380000 on her TikTok (leanne_ward_nutrition). Leanne’s focus is gut health, emotional eating and sustainable fat loss. Leanne also interviews expert guests to give you the most accurate, up to date health and nutrition information available. Subscribe to never miss an episode.Copyright 2019-2021 All rights reserved. Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
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  • What Your Doctor Might Be Missing: A GP's Honest Guide to Perimenopause, HRT and Your Hormones

    What Your Doctor Might Be Missing: A GP's Honest Guide to Perimenopause, HRT and Your Hormones
    Apr 26 2026
    Something is off. You can feel it. Your sleep has shifted, your mood is harder to manage, your body is changing in ways that diet and exercise alone do not explain. And maybe you have already seen a doctor and left feeling like you were not quite taken seriously. This episode is for you. Leanne sits down with Dr. Christine Greenwood, a GP who specialises in women's health, perimenopause, menopause and postmenopausal care, for one of the most honest and clinically grounded conversations this podcast has ever had on the topic. Dr. Christine sees upwards of 100 patients a week in this space and she is not holding back. If you are a woman in your late 30s, 40s or 50s, this is the episode you need to share with every woman in your life. In this episode: The earliest signs of perimenopause that are almost always missed, including why it rarely starts with hot flushes and almost always starts somewhere else entirelyWhat is actually happening to your hormones, why they spike and crash unpredictably, and why that chaos drives so much more than just your moodWhy so many women in perimenopause are being prescribed antidepressants when what they actually need is a hormone conversation with the right doctorThe HRT and breast cancer myth, fully dismantled. What the old research actually said, why it no longer applies, and what the current evidence actually showsWhy body identical hormones are fundamentally different to the pill, and why transdermal estrogen does not increase your stroke or clot riskHow to actually get diagnosed when there is no single blood test that confirms perimenopause, and what to tell your doctor when you walk inThe supplement industry's dirty secret: why spending hundreds of dollars on menopause supplements will not do what body identical hormones can, and which supplements are actually worth consideringHow to find a doctor who is genuinely educated and passionate in this space, including the exact resources Dr. Christine recommendsThe one question Dr. Christine wants every woman to ask herself before deciding whether to act now or push through Resources mentioned: Dr. Christine Greenwood on Instagram: @drchristinegreenwood, consulting at Eden Health, John Flynn Hospital, Tugun from June/JulyAustralian Menopause Society find-a-doctor directory: menopause.org.auDr. Louise Newson's Balance website: balance-menopause.comDr. Mary-Claire Haver and Dr. Kelly Casperson podcasts, recommended by Dr. Christine for further education Brought to you by Garmin Today’s episode is proudly supported by Garmin. The new Garmin Venu 4 helps you train smarter and recover better with advanced sleep coaching, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, on-wrist coaching, lifestyle logging for caffeine, alcohol and stress, over 80 sports apps, mindfulness tools, a built-in LED flashlight, and multi-day battery life. Learn more at garmin.com.au. Work with Leanne or her team: Lean Gut Mind Method, Leanne's premium 1:1 coaching program: fully personalised nutrition plans, daily support, and a dietitian matched specifically to your goals. Visit https://leangutmindmethod.com/ Leanne Ward Nutrition Virtual Clinic: single consults, review consults, and nutrition packs covering hormones, perimenopause, gut health, fat loss, body recomposition, busy mums and more. All consults are virtual, available worldwide. Visit: https://leannewardnutrition.com/virtual-clinic/ If this episode opened your eyes, please share it in your Instagram stories. Tag Leanne at @leannewardnutrition. This is exactly the kind of conversation that needs to reach more women.
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    53 mins
  • 155. Q&A: The Protein Question Every Woman Gets Wrong (Plus 9 More Nutrition Questions Answered)

    155. Q&A: The Protein Question Every Woman Gets Wrong (Plus 9 More Nutrition Questions Answered)
    Mar 29 2026

    Most women are getting their protein targets wrong. Not by a little. By enough to quietly stall their fat loss, slow their muscle gains, and leave their energy flat by 3pm. In this solo Q&A episode, Leanne answers ten of your most-asked nutrition questions straight from her Instagram DMs, including the protein one that comes up almost every single week in clinic.

    In this episode:

    • Why nutrition feels so much harder than exercise, and why that is completely normal
    • Are you genuinely not hungry in the morning, or have you just normalised skipping breakfast? The signs Leanne watches for, and what she actually recommends
    • How much protein women need for fat loss, muscle tone, and healthy ageing. The real clinical targets, why the Australian guidelines fall short for most women, and the exact ranges Leanne uses with her own clients
    • Magnesium: which foods actually contain it, why so many Australian women quietly fall short, and how to tell whether a supplement could genuinely help you. Leanne walks through the three clinical forms of magnesium in RESTORE by Designed by Dietitians, why each was specifically chosen, and who benefits most. Explore RESTORE here
    • Greek yogurt versus Greek-style yogurt: what the labelling actually means under Australian food standards, and the one thing to check before you put it in your trolley
    • Why Leanne drinks soy milk, what the phytoestrogen research actually says, and how she approaches plant-based milks with different clients
    • Building muscle without the scale becoming the enemy: what body recomposition actually looks like in practice, and better ways to measure real progress
    • The real difference between generic nutrition advice online and working with a dietitian one on one
    • What to do after an osteopenia diagnosis. The four non-negotiables Leanne gives every client in this situation, and why walking alone will not be enough

    Brought to you by Garmin

    Today’s episode is proudly supported by Garmin. The new Garmin Venu 4 helps you train smarter and recover better with advanced sleep coaching, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, on-wrist coaching, lifestyle logging for caffeine, alcohol and stress, over 80 sports apps, mindfulness tools, a built-in LED flashlight, and multi-day battery life. Learn more at garmin.com.au.

    Work with Leanne or her team:

    Lean Gut Mind Method, Leanne's premium 12 week 1:1 coaching program: personalised plans, daily support, and a dietitian matched to your specific goals. Apply here: https://leangutmindmethod.com/

    Leanne Ward Nutrition Virtual Clinic: single consults, review consults, and targeted nutrition packs covering fat loss, body recomposition, gut health, hormones, PCOS, and perimenopause. All consults are virtual, available worldwide. Visit https://leannewardnutrition.com/virtual-clinic/leannewardnutrition.com

    Got a burning question for Part 3? DM Leanne on Instagram @leannewardnutrition
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    48 mins
  • 154. Q&A: "GLP-1 Supplements" vs Ozempic: What They Can (and Can’t) Do, Plus 9 Nutrition Questions Answered

    154. Q&A: "GLP-1 Supplements" vs Ozempic: What They Can (and Can’t) Do, Plus 9 Nutrition Questions Answered
    Feb 21 2026

    In today’s Q&A episode, I’m answering your most common nutrition questions straight from my Instagram DMs, including one that has come up again and again lately:

    What’s the difference between "GLP-1 supplements" and medications like Ozempic?

    GLP-1 is everywhere right now, from prescription medications through to powders and supplements that claim to “support GLP-1 levels”. In this episode, I unpack what GLP-1 is, how prescription GLP-1 medications work, and what it actually means when a supplement is described as supporting GLP-1 in the body.

    Alongside that, I’m answering nine other listener questions covering calorie deficits, hunger, pre-workout snacks, creatine for strength and cognition, fibre intake, alcohol risk, and how to talk to teens about the current “skinny” trend online.

    Inside this episode:

    • Where to start when learning about calories without becoming obsessed with numbers
    • Managing hunger in a calorie deficit, even when protein is high
    • Is a protein coffee + banana an effective pre-workout snack?
    • Creatine basics, if you stop taking it, do you lose your gains?
    • Higher-dose creatine for sleep deprivation and cognitive stress
    • "GLP-1 supplements" vs medications, what’s the difference?
    • Talking to teens about body image and fuelling vs under-fuelling
    • The best types of nuts and nut butters for gut health
    • Alcohol as a Class 1 carcinogen, what that actually means for real-world risk
    • Low energy in a calorie deficit, why “moderate” on paper can feel aggressive in practice
    • How to increase your fibre intake without tracking

    If you enjoy these Q&A style episodes, please share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @leannewardnutrition so I know to do more.

    This episode provides general educational commentary on nutrition and GLP-1 pathways and does not assess the regulatory compliance or performance of any specific product.

    Brought to you by Garmin

    Today’s episode is proudly supported by Garmin. The new Garmin Venu 4 helps you train smarter and recover better with advanced sleep coaching, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, on-wrist coaching, lifestyle logging for caffeine, alcohol and stress, over 80 sports apps, mindfulness tools, a built-in LED flashlight, and multi-day battery life. Learn more at garmin.com.au.

    Work with Leanne or her team:

    Lean Gut Mind Method, Leanne's premium 12 week 1:1 coaching program: personalised plans, daily support, and a dietitian matched to your specific goals. Apply here: https://leangutmindmethod.com/

    Leanne Ward Nutrition Virtual Clinic: single consults, review consults, and targeted nutrition packs covering fat loss, body recomposition, gut health, hormones, PCOS, and perimenopause. All consults are virtual, available worldwide. Visit https://leannewardnutrition.com/virtual-clinic/leannewardnutrition.com
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    55 mins
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