
The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman
Kate Freeman
In this daily, conversational-style podcast on a mission to set people free from food stress, Kate Freeman outlines the best pieces of research for long-term healthy living, calls out the nutrition ‘woo’ that permeates our current culture and focuses you on being a habit builder, not a crash dieter.
Build food confidence with a daily dollop of sensible nutrition wrapped up in some humour, practicality and a touch of inspiration.
Every day, you’ll hear what science indeed says about healthy living and how you can apply that to your life in a way that suits you best. You’ll learn lots of credible nutrition information without scaremongering, confusion and stupid food rules!
Whether you’re a yo-yo dieter desperate to break free or just starting your healthy eating journey, this podcast is for you!
Topics we chat about:
- The Woo News - nutrition myth busting
- Research wrap-up - outlining a new piece of scientific research
- Habit building - get practical, health-first nutrition advice that's sustainable and realistic
- Meal inspiration - we'll help you put food on your plate that nourishes and satisfies
- Trend talk - what is going on in the nutrition and wellness industry?
- Complex nutrition with Stef - we chat with Ayla Health's lead dietitian on complex nutrition issues.
- Ayla Health community - get the most out of the Ayla Health app and be part of the community
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Castor Oil in Your Belly Button? - Part 3
The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman
01/14/25 • 14 min
On this episode of The Daily Dollop we finalise our chat about Castor oil. Should you put it in your belly button? Does it really reduce inflammation and bloating? We'll unpack this new wellness trend and get to the bottom of what the science really says.
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10 Nutrition Pitfalls to Avoid
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01/16/25 • 13 min
On this episode of The Daily Dollop I've got 10 nutrition pitfalls to avoid if you want to set yourself up with long-term healthy behaviours and routines.
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Apple Cider Vinegar: Entertainment or a Warning? - Part 1
The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman
02/23/25 • 14 min
On this episode of The Daily Dollop, I'm chatting about Netflix's new series Apple Cider Vinegar based on disgraced wellness influencer Belle Gibson. I'm weighing in on what I think about the whole saga and outline some key themes the series brings up for me, especially has a university qualified health professional.
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Five reasons why you're so tired! Part 1
The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman
01/27/25 • 14 min
On this episode of The Daily Dollop we're chatting about being tired and talking really practically about why that might be and what you can do about it. When fatigue is used as a vague symptom that can be cured by lots of wellness gurus, supplements and products, you need to learn to be a savvy consumer.
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Epic ways to eat more vegetables - Part 2
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01/30/25 • 17 min
In this episode of The Daily Dollop, I'm continuing my chat on vegetables and getting super practical with lots of ideas for including more of them into your day. I know that this feels like a boring episode but I promise you that long term health is often in the application of the boring advice and that eating vegetables doesn't have to be boring at all!
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What to eat on the Mediterranean Diet
The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman
02/04/25 • 13 min
On this episode of The Daily Dollop, we're chatting about the most researched dietary pattern in nutrition science, the Mediterranean diet and what the key principles are in terms of what foods to include.
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The Trap of Dieting
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02/10/25 • 14 min
On this episode of The Daily Dollop we continue our series on dieting and what happens when the diet goes from an innocent attempt at improving your health to a slippery slope of stress, disordered eating and for some people a diagnosable eating disorder. Today we'll chat about how it traps you and doesn't let you go.
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Apple Cider Vinegar: Entertainment or a Warning? - Part 2
The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman
02/24/25 • 15 min
What does the new Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar teach us about modern-day wellness? Are we going to learn the lesson
On this episode of The Daily Dollop, I'm continuing my chat about Netflix's new series Apple Cider Vinegar, based on disgraced wellness influencer Belle Gibson. I'm weighing in on what I think about the whole saga and outline some key themes the series brings up for me, especially has a university qualified health professional.
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The Allure of Quick Fixes - Part 3
The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman
02/27/25 • 15 min
On this episode of The Daily Dollop, I'm finishing my chat about Netflix's new series Apple Cider Vinegar based on disgraced wellness influencer Belle Gibson. Why are wellness messages so believable? Why do we get sucked into the story? Let's chat about the allure of quick fixes.
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References:
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Can You Eat Carbs After Dinner if You Have Lipoedema?
The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman
03/13/25 • 14 min
On this episode of The Daily Dollop, I'm chatting with nutritionist Tara Leong from the Nutrition Guru and The Chef about lipoedema. Not only will Tara share what the evidence says about nutrition's role in the management of Lipoedema, she'll also share her lived experience with the condition as well.
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How many episodes does The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman have?
The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman currently has 295 episodes available.
What topics does The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Podcasts, Health, Habits and Healthy Food.
What is the most popular episode on The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman?
The episode title 'Worst Ever Christmas Foods' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman?
The average episode length on The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman is 16 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman released?
Episodes of The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman?
The first episode of The Daily Dollop with Kate Freeman was released on Feb 8, 2021.
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