Positive 5 with Kiri
by Kiri Cullen
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Final episode, thank you and goodbye!
Final episode, thank you and goodbye!
About this podcast
Hello I'm Kiri and welcome to Positive5. In each of these episodes I am going to talk about something I do regularly which helps to keep me positive and I thought it would be a good idea to share it with you. Partaking in activities which boosts your mood and outlook hopefully in turn will help to improve your wellbeing and mental health. Each episode is only 5 mins so make this time to invest in you, and you too can be positive in 5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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- Final episode, thank you and goodbye! · 1 min · Season 1 Episode 29In this special final episode of Positive 5 with Kiri, I say goodbye to you all but feel joy on the moments we’ve shared together. This last year, we have celebrated the simple…
- How eggs give you energy and more! · 1 min · Season 1 Episode 28In this feel-good, bite-sized episode of Positive 5 with Kiri, we’re celebrating one of the simplest, most underrated wellbeing superstars… eggs! 🥚✨ Kiri dives into why these…
- Fermented Foods- How Bacteria Has Some Big Benefits! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 27In this feel-good episode of Positive 5 with Kiri, we’re diving into the surprisingly powerful world of fermented foods, kefir, kombucha, miso, kimchi, sauerkraut, and all those…
- Meditation and mindfulness, how being present and focusing on your breathing can really help set you up for the day! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 26In this episode, Kiri talks about how a short mindful meditation a day can enhance your mood, your immune system and your brain. Kiri only does 5 mins of daily mindfulness…
- How writing things down has so many benefits for your mental health · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 25In this episode, Kiri talks about how she compares writing in a journal to therapy. If you don’t feel like talking to someone about what’s on your mind, write it down instead!…
- How taking a VIT D supplement in the winter may be really beneficial · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 24As you know by now, Kiri loves the sunlight and probably gets her far share of it d in the summer but in the winter, she takes a Vitamin D supplement as days are shorter and its…
- How doing core exercises helps prevent injury, bank pain, lowers blood pressure and is fun with the kids too! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 23Kiri talks about the benefit of having good core stability and how she adds a plank into her routine! She was surprised to find out how beneficial they are including helping with…
- Why swapping white foods for brown really has so many benefits! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 22In this episode, Kiri talks about how she swaps white pasta and bread for the wholemeal variety as much as she can, even for the kids! Wholegrains such as wholegrain pasta, bread…
- Why going for a walk in green spaces does wonders for your health. · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 21Kiri talks about her love of a walk or run in nature in this episode, as it not only makes us feel good in the moment, but is great for our long term stress levels and our mental…
- How a 30 min HIIT class can improve your physical and mental wellbeing :) · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 20Wow we are on episode 20! In this episode, Kiri talks about how she loves high-intensity interval training, HIIT for short, because it's efficient, and if you know her, she loves…
- The amazing benefits of swimming in the sea! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 19If you know Kiri, you’ll know she is obsessed with sea dipping, it makes her feel alive, and just amazing! Dipping into cold water also improves resilience, as you are pushing…
- How reaching out, talking and building social connections can help boost your mood · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 18Kiri talks about how she loves talking to her neighbours and sometimes even strangers in the coffee shop as it helps boost her mood! Research shows social contact can boost your…
- How reading a book can boost your brain, help you feel calm and therefore boost your mental health! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this episode, Kiri talks about why she loves reading when she goes to bed as it helps to help her switch off from the day and reduce stress. It even helps to make new…
- How nibbling nuts helps to slow ageing, increases brain power and gives you energy! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this episode, Kiri talks about how she loves to snack on nuts! Ha ha no pun intended! They are packed with protein, unsaturated good fats and fibre!. Not only will this give…
- How I love getting out in the sun whenever possible! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode, Kiri talks about the benefits of being out in the sun, how it can lower blood pressure and improve your mood, bones, muscles and immune system. So lets boost…
- How lifting weights is not only good for strength but brain power too! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode, Kiri talks about how she has started lifting weights in recent years as there are some great gym classes at her gym she attends. She knew it was great for…
- How laughter is medicine, in so many ways you wouldn’t have thought about! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode, Kiri will talk about how laughter really is a good medicine. From releasing pain-killing endorphins to improving your memory, laughter can have many benefits on…
- Why I love a hot bath and the reasons why It helps you sleep and therefore boosts your mood! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode, Kiri talks about why having a bath is so relaxing and also why it might be good for our heart, metabolism and sleep. Good sleep hygiene is so important to help…
- Why I love going to a body balance class even if I think I am too busy to stop. · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 11Can you believe yoga has been practised for over 5,000 years, but its plethora of benefits for our health and wellbeing are still being discovered today and lets face it, taken…
- Why putting nuts and seeds in as many meals as possible gives you energy and boosts your mood! · 5 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this podcast episode of Kiri’s positive five, she will be discussing how flax seeds, also known as linseeds, can protect your heart, reduce your blood sugar levels, and might…
