In this episode, I’m diving into all things protein water—breaking down the common questions and busting a few misconceptions along the way. I’ll walk you through different types, like collagen-based options and essential amino acid blends, and share some tips on which ones are nutritionally solid. We’ll cover what to look for on the label so you c…

In this episode, I dive into the importance of protein in our diets, especially when it comes to foods with added protein. I break down the difference between getting enough protein and aiming for the optimal amount, plus the health halo effect that often comes with protein-packed products. I also go over how to figure out if these protein-added fo…

In this chat, I talk about some effective ways to lose body fat without having to track calories. While calorie tracking can be helpful, it’s not for everyone, and it’s definitely not something you should rely on forever. Instead, I share some easy tips for creating a calorie deficit, like eating more mindfully, adding more protein and veggies, kee…

In this chat, I talk about the 'Chocolate Rules,' a set of tips I put together to help people manage their relationship with chocolate and other foods they tend to overeat. I focus on key things like not eating chocolate when you're hungry, being more mindful while eating, and keeping portions in check. The goal is to enjoy chocolate without feelin…

Ah cheat meals. They’ve been around for a long, long while. So long that I feel they’ve just become an accepted part of nutrition culture. But I don’t think that’s a good idea. Have a listen and I’ll tell you why! Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 The Problem with Cheat Meals 02:19 Reframing Language Around Food 06:38 Embracing Relaxed Mea…

If you’ve been worried about ultra processed foods, and whether they’re going to kill you, please listen to this. As always, it’s not as simple as “yes” or “no” but I promise by the end of this episode you’ll know what is important, and what is not. Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Ultra-Processed Foods 02:49 Understanding…

Weight loss plateaus are annoying. One minute you’re kicking along, getting great progress and then suddenly BAM. Everything grinds to a halt. Fortunately, there are some things you can do. Have a listen to bust through that plateau! Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 Understanding Weight Loss Plateaus and Metabolic Adaptation 03:49 The Rol…

I have always found the placebo effect fascinating. I think a lot of people completely underestimate just how powerful this effect can be, and what that means for the way you need to approach everything you see or hear about nutrition. Have a listen so you too can be armed with the knowledge you need to separate fact from fiction! Click me for show…

This may be the shortest episode I’ve ever recorded, but it also contains a really practical strategy you can use to improve your diet and relationship with food. Many people I work with use this strategy to fundamentally shift the way they relate to things like chocolate, chips, alcohol etc. It’s not about getting rid of it, it’s about finding a b…

If you want to lose body fat, you need to be in a calorie deficit, no ifs, ands or buts. BUT. How big should that deficit be? Is a smaller deficit better than a bigger deficit? Is a bigger deficit the best? Does the answer depend on the person? Yes, it does. But have a listen to this episode and you’ll be able to figure it all out for yourself. Tim…

Kat’s back, and she’s here to tell us all about IBS, the different types of IBS, how you might receive a diagnosis and what your next steps can be to help manage those symptoms. You’re going to want to grab a pen for this one! Warning: there is poo chat. Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to IBS 03:05 Diagnosing IBS 09:39 Explo…

Weight loss medications such as Ozempic are a huge topic of conversation right now, and understandably so. This new generation of weight loss medications is having a huge impact, which is of course sparking many conversations around the safety and ethics of their use. This episode is not going to tell you whether or not YOU should take them (that’s…

Jenna is back on the podcast, this time to give you the most practical strategies and ideas to support your nutrition if you’re navigating ADHD. Structure, impulsivity, dopamine, simple ways to prep and plan and how to handle “the ick” are all in there! If you’ve ever struggled with this, this episode is going to give you plenty of ideas to get som…

It’s been a while since I’ve done a short, sharp practical episode, so we’re back with one of my favourite strategies today. I’ve used the concept of “levers” to help people reframe how they’re approaching their fat loss goals and at the risk of sounding like a Pokemon game “It’s super effective”. Have a listen to see how this strategy could work f…

Set point theory suggests that individuals have a genetically predetermined weight range that their body is driven towards. Good thing this isn’t the complete story. Have a listen to this episode so you can understand the flaws in the Set Point Theory model and discover what is a better way of thinking about body weight! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduct…

Kat’s back! After her first episode covering nutrition for menopause at a higher level, we’ve dived in deeper to some more specific topics like fat loss, lean body mass, metabolic changes, supplements and HRT! If you enjoyed the first episode but left with some questions, this answer has you covered. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Prev…

The Dirty Dozen is a list of the most “heavily pesticided produce” developed by the Environmental Working Group. Sounds pretty legit right? Wrong. Listen in, and find out why this list is best avoided (but you can totally watch the WW2 movie of the same name) Click here for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to the 'Dirty Dozen' List 01:29 …

The carnivore diet has blown up over the past few years, so it’s time we separate the fact from the hype. Is it really dangerous? Or is it a new, exciting way to improve your diet and reduce your risk of disease? Give me 15 minutes and I’ll tell you (and your insecure friend) what you need to know! Click me for show notes!…

You might've heard in some contexts, nitrates can be really good for you. And then in other contexts, you’ve heard that nitrates are bad for you. The reality is both of those things are true. Listen to this episode if you want to know the difference! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Dietary Nitrates 02:26 The Benefits of Nitric Oxide 03:49 Nitrate…

Food and inflammation is a hot (get it) topic at the moment. Like all hot topics, it’s encouraged a lot of silly people to say a lot of silly things. But not me! I’m almost never silly. Listen to this podcast to get the information and nuance you deserve, so you can actually make some positive changes to your health without the fearmongering. Time …

It’s a myth that needs its own podcast. We are busting one final gym myth - is fasted training better for fat loss? You might be surprised! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Overview 04:29 The Role of Glycogen in Fasting 08:10 Fat Oxidation vs. Fat Loss 13:28 The Impact of Fasted Training on Body Composition 27:15 Determining the Need for Pre-Work…

If you’ve ever had a weight loss goal, I suspect you’ve tried to eat a bit less, for a long block of time. Either an arbitrary block of time like 8 or 12 weeks, or just until you “hit your goal”. Whilst there’s nothing overly wrong with this, it’s certainly not the only way. In fact, how you structure your calorie deficit across the days, weeks and…

Constipation is not a fun time, and although there are lots of broad and important strategies that can help manage it, sometimes you just need that final thing to push it over the edge. Enter kiwifruit. It’s got a few tricks up its sleeve that just might help you get relief! Click me for show notes!Oleh Jonathan Steedman, APD

There is a lot of chatter on social media about nutrition and its impact on mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. Some of the chatter is great. Some of the chatter is rubbish. Luckily, we’ve got Jenna here today to tell us exactly what impact diet and nutrition can have on these disorders, and also what happens when these claims go too far…

I get lots of protein questions, which is good because it’s important. But if you listen to this episode, you probably won’t have any more questions. You’ll know how much you need, how to space it out, and where to find it. Huzzah! Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction to Protein and its Importance 05:14 Determining Protein Target…

I’m so sick of talking about these I made AI write this: In this episode, Jono discusses seed oils and addresses the claims made about their health effects. He explains what seed oils are, where they come from, and the major claims against them. Jono debunks the idea that seed oils are unhealthy due to their production process, highlighting that th…

Navigating hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause is a natural part of a woman's life, however it is unfortunately a topic that either seems to be 1. Ignored or 2. Riddled with misinformation So I sat down with Kat to cut through all that BS and figure out what’s actually important, and what’s not Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 0…

You may have heard of fibre, but have you heard of resistant starch? It’s an extra nifty fibre that your gut bugs actually love, with some surprising sources that may just be hiding right under your nose. Have a listen for some very, very easy ways to improve your gut health! Click me for show notes!…

Jenna is back to bust some of her least favourite gym nutrition myths. The gym nutrition space is filled with TONS of garbage marketing and information, so she’s here to unpack them all and give you the information you actually need! Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Protein Shakes 08:28 Protein Absorption 15:38 BCAAs 23…

Iron is a notoriously tricky nutrient to get right. It can be tough to include enough in your diet and even then your iron levels may still not be where you want them to be In this episode I’ll talk through all of the things that might be impacting your iron levels, from iron loss, low dietary iron, poor absorption to increased inhibition, as well …

Not everyone should be using the scales. But, if you’re someone who does use them, please listen to this episode. Using the scales may seem simple (you just step on them, right?) but there are a few VERY IMPORTANT factors that can influence just how useful or useless the scales can be Click me for show notes! Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 01:00 The Divis…

Beans and legumes are some of the cheapest, healthiest foods we have available to us, so it makes sense to try and include them more often in our diet This can unfortunately come with a few unwanted painful or smelly side effects… But I’ve got two hacks you can use to reduce the chances of that happening, so you can start including these nutritiona…

Overeating is a very normal, natural thing to do, but it can leave you feeling a bit yuck Here are some quick tips to help you get back feeling better, sooner Click me for show notes!Oleh Jonathan Steedman, APD

The eternal struggle! Surely organic food MUST be healthier than non-organic food, right? RIGHT?! Well look, there’s actually a little more nuance required to answer this question properly. Nuance I can’t quite fit in a podcast episode description. But I CAN fit it into a podcast episode! So listen up Click me for show notes!…

Whether you're on the path to parenthood or simply curious about optimising your well-being, today’s episode with Stefanie Valakas from The Dietologist has something for you. We chat through when someone should consider adjusting their diet to support fertility, what things they should be considering, prenatal supplements & the difference between f…

Shift work can be tough. Eating effectively on shift can be even tougher. Fortunately, Kat is here to help! She’s been a nurse for over 10 years AND she’s a dietitian, so if anyone can give you nutrition advice (with a side of experience), it’s her. Click me for show notes!Oleh Jonathan Steedman, APD

There’s lots of “information” floating around out there about when you should and shouldn’t eat. Some people say it doesn’t matter when you eat. Some people say you shouldn’t eat after Xpm. Join me for some nuance! Click me for show notes!Oleh Jonathan Steedman, APD

If you’ve ever done a CrossFit class you’ll know they can be… rough. Unfortunately, lots of people make things harder than they need to by missing some simple but important steps in their nutrition. So today I’m chatting to Sports Dietitian and Crossfit Coach Jenna Stein to get all the info to help you beat the person next to you, every single sess…

I very, very, very regularly get asked what the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist is. And as a dietitian… I don’t exactly know! So I chatted to Alex Thomas from Sports Nutrition Australia, because he’s smart, and he does. Have a listen to find out exactly what the difference is, and who might be the best fit for you. Click me for sh…

The world of food and mental health is a messy one. On one side, we have lots of evidence suggesting that food does have an impact on mental health. On the other side we have people suggesting that avoiding sugar will cure your depression. Oh boy. Enter Dr. Nicole Lippman-Barile. She’s a clinical psychologist who’ll help you cut through the noise a…

Whether you’re struggling with your body image or you’re completely unfamiliar with the term, Dr Emilia Thompson is here to unpack everything you need to know. We chat about whether a positive body image is attainable for everyone, some very practical tools to help you improve your body image, and how body image and dieting are interrelated. We als…

There has recently been a huge amount of buzz about the World Health Organisations updates on aspartame, a non-nutritive or “artificial” sweetener. Some of the headlines have been… interesting. If you want to know what’s ACTUALLY going on, have a listen to this where I’ll quickly unpack what’s actually going on, and let you know what to worry about…

Acute weight cuts (not to be confused with fat loss) are pretty fascinating. If done correctly, they can give an athlete a significant advantage. If done poorly, they can waste months of hard preparation by destroying your performance on competition day and, in some extreme cases, kill you. So make sure you do what STATE DEADLIFT RECORD HOLDER and …

While everyone’s out looking for the next golden bullet supplement, regular movement is standing in the corner trying to get your attention. It’s one of the most potent things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing, but it’s not always the easiest thing to implement. Work, weather, kids or the couch all seem to do a damn good job of gettin…

You might know Jess Coughlan from her Crossfit successes, but things are looking a little different lately. Join us as we chat about Jess’ progression from Crossfit to bodybuilding, how her training and nutrition had to adapt to this very different sport, and why there has been an increase in dog posts on her Instagram… Click me for show notes!…

If you’ve spent more than 2 minutes on any social media app, you’ve probably scrolled through a lot of health and nutrition “information”. You may have also noticed that this “information” can be quite confusing and contradictory. That’s because a lot of it is complete garbage. But how do you sort the good stuff from the garbage? Enter: Dr. Jess St…

I’ve seen over a thousand clients (#humblebrag) in my time as a dietitian. Although every individual is unique, these 5 mistakes are easily the most common things people are struggling with when we first chat. So grab a beverage of choice and have a listen to see if any of these sound familiar! If they do, don’t panic, I know some people who can he…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very real, very frustrating condition that a number of people struggle with. Unfortunately, due to this, the world of “gut health” has become a breeding ground for questionable supplements and funny-coloured powders. Thankfully, we’ve got Crystal Austin (aka the IBSFODMAP dietitian) to help us sort the good from …

While everyone’s looking for the next best diet, pill, powder or supplement to give them everlasting life, sleep and recovery are often criminally overlooked. That’s why this week I’m chatting to Dr Dean J Miller! He doesn’t have any fancy supplements or diets to sell you, but he does have some tips that will dramatically improve your health, recov…

“I’m in a calorie deficit but I’m not losing weight” is one of the most common phrases I hear, and I GET IT. That’s super frustrating. But I can help 🙂 Have a listen to this, and you’re sure to find a few points that resonate with you, that will help you troubleshoot exactly what’s going on! Click me for show notes!…