149. Clarity, Confidence & Control Through Perimenopause & Menopause, with Dr Niamh Leonard

Gut health dietitian and IBS specialist Chelsea McCallum unpacks the fibre maxing trend: why more is not always better, what makes high-fibre wraps and bars bloat you, how to build fibre slowly, and why whole food fibre wins.

Pelvic health physio Amelia Godfrey joins Leanne for the talk most women need: healthy bowel habits, why straining matters, whether squatty potties work, what prolapse is, laxatives and the funded pelvic pain clinics many miss.

Sports dietitian Claire Bates explains why underfuelling quietly holds back so many women who exercise, how to fuel walks, runs, HIIT and strength sessions, the truth on carbs and protein timing, and the red flags of running on empty.

GP Dr Christine Greenwood gives Leanne an honest guide to perimenopause: the early signs most women miss, HRT and breast cancer risk, why some are given antidepressants instead, finding the right doctor and what supplements can’t do.

Leanne Ward answers your top 10 nutrition questions in this practical solo Q&A: how much protein women actually need for fat loss, muscle, and healthy ageing (and why the Australian guidelines fall short for most women); whether skipping breakfast is quietly sabotaging your results; the truth about magnesium deficiency and whether a supplement can help; how to build muscle without obsessing over the scales; what to do after an osteopenia diagnosis; and the real difference between Greek and Greek-style yogurt. Clinical answers, no fluff, from one of Australia’s leading accredited dietitians.