The Diet Mistakes Costing ADF Careers

08/12/2025 42 min

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Episode Synopsis

ADF Dietitian Emma Harvey joins Robbie Turner for a raw and insightful conversation about the nutrition mistakes that lead to injuries, weight gain, downgrades, and medical discharge — and how the right approach can completely reverse the cycle. Emma talks about:• Why soldiers gain weight during injuries• How prehab and nutrition dramatically improve recovery• The problem with BMI in Defence• Joining the Army at 34 and tackling Kapooka• Building performance through simple food strategies• Veteran Games culture and the power of communityIf you're in the ADF, a reservist, or a veteran navigating injury, health, or performance, this episode gives you the clarity Defence often overlooks.FOLLOW + SHARE to support veteran-led conversations.

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