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The Nutrition Couch

Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward

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.

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  • 352 episodes
  • Updated July 28

Episodes352

  • Mar 18, 2023 · 28 min

    Our Top Tips to Eat Better and Live Healthier. The Importance of Breakfast. How to Eat Your Way to a Better Night's Sleep.

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We share share the tips we wish everyone knew in their quest to eat better and live healthier as a result. We examine just how important breakfast really is. We reveal how to eat your way to a better night's sleep. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Mar 14, 2023 · 14 min

    TNC Review: Bread Rolls

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of bread rolls available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Mar 11, 2023 · 35 min

    The Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Disfunction. The Benefits of Frozen Foods. Why it's Harder to Lose Weight Further Along in Your Weight Loss Journey.

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We discuss what your thyroid gland is, how it regulates your metabolism and the signs and symptoms of thyroid disfunction. We examine the health benefits of frozen foods. We finish by revealing why it gets harder to lose weight further along in your weight loss journey. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Mar 7, 2023 · 13 min

    TNC Review: Canned Salmon

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of canned salmon available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Mar 4, 2023 · 28 min

    Lowering Your Risk of Bowel Cancer. The "Healthy" Habits that Aren't So Healthy. What is Gluten and Why People Avoid it.

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We examine bowel cancer, why it's on the rise in younger people and the steps you can take to lower your risk; We discuss the "healthy" habits that are doing you more harm than good; We finish by explaining what gluten is and why people have to, or think they have to, avoid it. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Feb 28, 2023 · 13 min

    TNC Review: Jams

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of jams available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Feb 25, 2023 · 26 min

    The Worst Diets You Can Do. How to Get Enough Calcium. When Should You Use Protein Powder.

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We examine the diets that can actually do more harm than good when it comes to our metabolism; We reveal our tips to get enough calcium, particularly if you don't consume dairy; We finish by explaining what is protein powder and when might you need it. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Feb 21, 2023 · 16 min

    TNC Review: Pizza Bases

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of pizza bases available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Feb 18, 2023 · 32 min

    The pros and cons of calorie counting. New research about the eating habits most closely linked to weight gain. Seeded crackers; are they actually crackers at all?

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We examine the pros and cons of calorie counting, the signs it has gone too far and when it can be doing more harmful than good; We review the brand new research about the eating habits most closely linked to weight gain; We finish by looking at seeded crackers, and discuss if they are actually crackers at all. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Feb 14, 2023 · 15 min

    TNC Review: Packet Noodles

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of packet noodles available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Feb 11, 2023 · 29 min

    How Meal Times Can Influence Weight Control. Recognising and Conquering Self-Sabotage. What's the Healthiest Salad Dressing.

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We review the latest research relating to how your meal times can influence weight control; We discuss common forms of self-sabotage and how to overcome it; We reveal our favourite summer salad dressings. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Feb 7, 2023 · 13 min

    TNC Review: Peanut Butter

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of peanut butters available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Feb 4, 2023 · 37 min

    Have You Got a Sugar Addiction? Is it Possible to be Overweight and Healthy & The Best Summer Drinks.

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We take a close look at sugar: how much is too much, natural vs. added and how to make sure you are not having a lot more than you think; We explore whether it's possible to be overweight but still healthy; We reveal our favourite cold summer drinks to get you through the heat. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jan 31, 2023 · 19 min

    TNC Review: Margarine

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of margarine available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jan 28, 2023 · 35 min

    The New Medications (Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus) Revolutionising Weight Management. Packing Healthy, Budget Friendly Lunch Boxes. Why You Are Never Hungry.

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We review the new range of weight management medications (Ozempic, Wegovy and Rybelsus, collectively known as Semaglutide) and whether they are suitable for you; We reveal our top tips for healthy, budget friendly lunch boxes; We examine why you might be one of the many people who just never get hungry. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jan 24, 2023 · 17 min

    TNC Review: Butter

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of butter available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jan 21, 2023 · 27 min

    Preventing Weight Regain After Weight Loss. Why Lunch is the Most Important Meal of the Day. Should You Be Detoxing?

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We review the latest research about how to prevent weight regain after weight loss; We explain why lunch is the most important meal of the day; We examine whether detoxes and cleanses are worth the money. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jan 17, 2023 · 22 min

    TNC Review: Canned Tuna

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of canned tuna available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jan 14, 2023 · 26 min

    Sourdough: It's Not the Super Bread You Think It Is. The Latest Research About the Calories in Nuts. How To Avoid Being Force Fed at Family Functions.

    From Leanne and Susie on The Nutrition Couch this episode: We take a hard look at sourdough: what's good about it and what's not so good about it; We explain the latest research about nuts that means you may be able to enjoy them more freely; We reveal our tips to avoid being force-fed at family functions. So sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode! Tune in on Wednesday for our next episode road-testing 2 common supermarket products. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Jan 10, 2023 · 19 min

    TNC Review: Breads

    For this week's TNC Review: Susie and Leanne road test different types of breads available in your supermarket. So sit back, relax and enjoy and tune in on Sunday for our next episode of The Nutrition Couch. Don't Miss an Episode 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. It would mean the world to us if you could leave us a 5 star review in the purple Apple podcast app (scroll to the bottom of the app to find the ratings and reviews) as this really helps push up higher in the charts to expose our podcast to more ears. Please follow Susie on her Instagram & Facebook and Leanne on her Instagram, TikTok and the Leanne Ward Nutrition Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.