Let's Talk Health with Mairi
Hi, I’m Mairi, a registered ANutr Nutritionist and CIMSPA qualified personal trainer from Scotland. I want to change the way we view our health and make healthy living easy and accessible for everyone. I want to provide you with awareness and knowledge so that you can implement a healthy lifestyle now! Come along on my journey and let’s talk health.
Episodes
162 episodes
What They Don't Tell You About Fruit Sugar | Tips on Sugar from a Sugar Scientist!
Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast! This week, we are talking about my favourite topic: sugar! Have you ever heard, "I try to stay away from fruit as it's high in sugar" - a common myth! Let's de-bunk it!I hop...
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Episode 161
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18:13
The Extraordinary Health Benefits of Olive Oil!
Hello everyone and welcome back to another podcast episode. In this episode, let's talk about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil! It's pretty amazing.I hope you enjoy this episode!Get in touch:YouTube:...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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19:35
Santorini, Getting back to a Busy Work and Life Schedule and Next Steps for the Podcast!
Hello everyone and welcome back! It's been 2 weeks since I last uploaded and I wanted to update you before driving in to the nutrition topics. Please let me know if you have any ideas for topics you would like me to talk about i...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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10:19
Is Suncream Toxic? What Can We Do To Protect Ourselves from the Sun?
Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode! This week let's chat about something different - suncream. Is it toxic and if so what can we do to protect ourselves from the sun?Link to the suncream I mentioned:
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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18:19
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My PhD (2 Years In)!
Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode on 'Let's Talk Health with Mairi'.Let's reflect and chat about 5 hard lessons I wish I knew before starting my PhD. I hope you like this episode! Get in touch: Y...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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19:48
What Is 'Leptin' and 'Ghrelin' and Why Are They Important for Weight Management/Loss?
Hello everyone and welcome back! This week let's talk about the hormones (or just a few) that regulate our hunger and satiety! Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.yout...
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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17:29
Do We Have a Set Weight/Body Type Determined By Our Genetics? | The Science Behind "Set Point" Theory.
Hello everyone and welcome back!Today, I have a super interesting topic about "set point" or "settling point" theory - the idea that we have a set weight or set weight range, determined by our genetics, that is difficult to change despi...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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15:42
Life Update: Holiday Disaster!
Hello everyone, welcome back to my podcast! It is nice to be back. Im easing back into it after a few week's off for my holiday (that didn't happen). Let me update you! Get in touch:YouTube:
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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18:10
Intuitive Eating: 6 Tips To Become A More Intuitive Eater.
Hello everyone and welcome back! Today, I have 6 tips for you around intuitive/emotional eating and being a more intuitive eater. I love this topic and it has completely revolutionised my relationship with food. I hope yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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23:42
8 Nutrition Myths Busted!
Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode.I hope you are having a wonderful week! This week, let's bust 8 nutrition myths, and finally put these incorrect facts to bed! I hope you love this episode!P.S. Sorry to...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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19:28
The Summer Conundrum: 'Bikini' Bodies.
Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast! This week, I wanted to give some time for you (and me) to reflect on our relationships with our bodies coming in to summer. The societal pressure to take up less space, loose weight, or gai...
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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27:56
Journal Prompts for a Healthy Relationship with Food.
Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast! This week, I wanted to chat to you all about having a healthy, happy relationship with food. Journaling is such an amazing method to reflect and go deeper in to the things/situation...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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21:06
Dealing with Difficult Situations and a Busy Life.
Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast. Let's have a chatty episode, that encourages us to look after ourselves and to be reflective. I hope this is the message you needed to prioritise happiness and the things you enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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18:19
7 Tips To Train for Longevity (You Need To Start Now)!
Hello everyone and welcome back! This episode I want to chat to you all about training for longevity and planning for a healthy, happy life for as long as you can. The younger you start looking after yourself the BETTER! This ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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28:46
What Is Hybrid Training and Why I Love It!
Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast, and a new episode! This week, let's talk about hybrid training, why it may be better for you, and why I love it!I hope you love this episode! Get in touch:YouT...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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19:57
The Critical Difference Between Refined and Starchy Carbohydrates for Health.
Hello everyone and welcome back to the podcast! This week, I am bringing it back to basics. Let's talk about the importance of different kinds of carbohydrates and why they are critical for health. I hope you love this episode! ...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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22:10
How To Eat Healthy On Holiday or When Food Choice is Limited.
Hello everyone and welcome back to a new episode! Spring is here and before we know it, we will all be heading off on summer holidays (for those lucky enough to get away)! In this episode, let's talk about 6 healthy, and sustain...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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17:01
Updating You: Conferences, Winning an Award, and a Visit to London!
Hello everyone and welcome back to the podcast!I have had a jam-packed, and unusual week (in a good way). Let me tell you all about it.I hope you love this episode.Get in touch: YouTube:
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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19:45
Half Way Through My PhD - What Have I Learned?
Hello everyone and welcome back!This week I thought I would share 6 things I have learned so far in my PhD, as I am now officially half way through! I hope you love this episode!Get in touch:YouTube:
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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26:07
Swimming VS Running: Which Is Better For Health?
Hello everyone and welcome back! In this episode I take a deeper look into two forms of exercise and their impact on health (swimming vs running). I have always wondered about this question and had so much fun looking into this....
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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19:28
How To Boost Your Energy Levels Naturally!
Hello everyone, welcome back! This week I have a fun episode for you on how to boost your energy levels through what you eat! Remember to check out my instagram - I posted on this topic earlier in the week so you can have a refe...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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18:55
Let's Chat: Thoughts On The Future.
Hello everyone and welcome back to a new episode! This week I thought I would have a chat with you guys; it feels like forever since we've done this. I hope you love this episode.P.S. Happy Mothers Day! Get in...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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19:16
10 Tips to Save Money on Your Food Shop WITHOUT Compromising on Health.
Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast! This week I have a super interesting and fun (well fun to me) topic. "Healthy" food is twice as expensive as "less healthy" foods. If you love looking after your health, but don't want to s...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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20:09
Will Fasted Exercise Accelerate Fat Loss?
Hello everyone and welcome back to the podcast! This week is part 2, carrying on from last week's episode on muscle building. In this episode, let's look in to the research on fasted exercise for fat loss. I hope you love this e...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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17:56
The Most Effective Way of Building Muscle WITHOUT 'Cutting' and 'Bulking'!
Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast! Have you ever wondered the best way to build muscle without an all-consuming, strict cutting and bulking cycle? Or do you just want to know how to build muscle? This is the episode for you ...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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22:27