Episodios

  • Fermented Foods- How Bacteria Has Some Big Benefits!

    Fermented Foods- How Bacteria Has Some Big Benefits!
    Dec 8 2025

    In 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 slightly funky favourites your gut absolutely loves.

    Kiri shares how adding just a few spoonfuls or sips of these good-bacteria-packed foods can boost digestion, energy, immunity, and even mood. From kefir breakfasts to kombucha in place of an afternoon slump snack (or even wine!), she breaks down easy, real-life ways to fit fermented foods into your day, no jars bubbling in cupboards required.

    You’ll learn why a happy gut means a happier you, how tiny habits can make a huge impact, and why consistency beats perfection every time.

    Tune in for a quick, uplifting guide to supporting your gut with simple, delicious, tiny wellbeing upgrades. Your digestion (and your mood) will thank you!

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  • Meditation and mindfulness, how being present and focusing on your breathing can really help set you up for the day!

    Meditation and mindfulness, how being present and focusing on your breathing can really help set you up for the day!
    Nov 24 2025

    In 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 practice but after finding out all the benefits such as improving memory, she might need to up her game!



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  • How writing things down has so many benefits for your mental health

    How writing things down has so many benefits for your mental health
    Nov 10 2025
    In 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! Its mostly made me feel better, because everything is better out than in right? well almost everything!

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  • How taking a VIT D supplement in the winter may be really beneficial

    How taking a VIT D supplement in the winter may be really beneficial
    Oct 27 2025
    As 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 hard to make enough. Vit D helps clear abnormal proteins, such as amyloid plaques and tau, from the brain, which may help protect you from dementia. Having enough vitamin D can also boost your immune systems, making that common cold easier to recover from. It could even lift your mood! These are all really relevant during menopause too!

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  • How doing core exercises helps prevent injury, bank pain, lowers blood pressure and is fun with the kids too!

    How doing core exercises helps prevent injury, bank pain, lowers blood pressure and is fun with the kids too!
    Oct 13 2025
    Kiri 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 back pain and preventing injuries! Doing a plank is a form of isometric exercise, where muscles are held still, neither stretching nor contracting, and Kiri finds it hard to stay still!. They can also reduce our blood pressure and can even be better than crunches of sit ups for your abs and core muscles. Who would have thought!

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  • Why swapping white foods for brown really has so many benefits!

    Why swapping white foods for brown really has so many benefits!
    Sep 29 2025
    In 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 and brown rice contain more fibre, vitamins and minerals, than refined grains. Kiri talks about how she uses brown rice pasta, red lentil and green pasta to make a colourful meal and the kids don’t even notice! No wonder they have toooooo much energy! Wholegrains can keep us fuller for longer and this slow digestion could result in a lower increase in blood sugar and gives us energy all day, not just after a meal due to the slow release carbs!

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  • Why going for a walk in green spaces does wonders for your health.

    Why going for a walk in green spaces does wonders for your health.
    Sep 15 2025
    Kiri 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 health. Who would have thought that the soil has mood boosting microbes and the aromatic chemicals released by plants could enhance your immune system! Get walking people.

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  • How a 30 min HIIT class can improve your physical and mental wellbeing :)

    How a 30 min HIIT class can improve your physical and mental wellbeing :)
    Sep 1 2025
    Wow 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 efficiency and productivity! It's not only good for physical fitness, but it can also boost your cognitive performance, help you live longer, and help to control your blood sugar levels. HIIT is a great way to incorporate a workout if you have a busy routine like Kiri!

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