Mairi

Let's Talk Health with Mairi

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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.

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Is Suncream Toxic? What Can We Do To Protect Ourselves from the Sun? 11.08.2024 18:19

Send us Fan Mail 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: https://www.sweetbeeorganics.co.uk/products/sweet-bee-organic-sunscreen?variant=35236754063519&&utm_campaign=21323825896&utm_term=&utm_source=goo...

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My PhD (2 Years In)! 04.08.2024 19:48

Send us Fan Mail 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: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealth...

What Is 'Leptin' and 'Ghrelin' and Why Are They Important for Weight Management/Loss? 28.07.2024 17:29

Send us Fan Mail 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.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealths.com Do you have any questions about what I offer and how I can help you? Get in to...

Do We Have a Set Weight/Body Type Determined By Our Genetics? | The Science Behind "Set Point" Theory. 21.07.2024 15:42

Send us Fan Mail 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 despite calorie restriction or surplus. Is our weight genetic? And Is there nothing we can do about it? Let's talk about the s...

Life Update: Holiday Disaster! 14.07.2024 18:10

Send us Fan Mail 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: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealths.com Website: www.mairigardner.com D...

Intuitive Eating: 6 Tips To Become A More Intuitive Eater. 23.06.2024 23:42

Send us Fan Mail 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 you find these 6 points interesting! Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner...

8 Nutrition Myths Busted! 09.06.2024 19:28

Send us Fan Mail 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 miss an episode last week!! Let me know if you would like a part two but for exercise myths, and let me know if you have heard of any other myths! YouTube...

The Summer Conundrum: 'Bikini' Bodies. 26.05.2024 27:56

Send us Fan Mail 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 gain muscle is ramping up again. So, let's chat about it- we need this! Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email:...

Journal Prompts for a Healthy Relationship with Food. 19.05.2024 21:06

Send us Fan Mail 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/situations/people that impact our lives. Our relationship with food is complex and multifaceted and looking further into this relationship is revolutionary! P.S. E...

Dealing with Difficult Situations and a Busy Life. 12.05.2024 18:19

Send us Fan Mail 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! Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57...

7 Tips To Train for Longevity (You Need To Start Now)! 05.05.2024 28:46

Send us Fan Mail 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 episode is for ALL ages and is critical no matter what stage of life you are in. I hope you love this episode and get in touch! See where you can below: YouT...

What Is Hybrid Training and Why I Love It! 28.04.2024 19:57

Send us Fan Mail 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: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealths.com Website: www.mair...

The Critical Difference Between Refined and Starchy Carbohydrates for Health. 21.04.2024 22:10

Send us Fan Mail 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! Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57...

How To Eat Healthy On Holiday or When Food Choice is Limited. 14.04.2024 17:01

Send us Fan Mail 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 sustainable actions that will allow you to eat healthfully when on holiday or just thrown off your usual routine. Don't worry, these tips are by no mean...

Updating You: Conferences, Winning an Award, and a Visit to London! 07.04.2024 19:45

Send us Fan Mail 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: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealths.com Website: www.mairigardner.com Do you have a...

Half Way Through My PhD - What Have I Learned? 31.03.2024 26:07

Send us Fan Mail 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: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealths.com Website: www.mairigardner.com ...

Swimming VS Running: Which Is Better For Health? 24.03.2024 19:28

Send us Fan Mail 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. Let me tell you, this was surprising ! I hope you love this episode. Which exercise do you love? Let me know! Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube....

How To Boost Your Energy Levels Naturally! 17.03.2024 18:55

Send us Fan Mail 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 reference to look at (and save), so you don't forget the info in this podcast! I hope you love this episode. Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

Let's Chat: Thoughts On The Future. 10.03.2024 19:16

Send us Fan Mail 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 touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealths.com Web...

10 Tips to Save Money on Your Food Shop WITHOUT Compromising on Health. 25.02.2024 20:09

Send us Fan Mail 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 spend the earth, I've got you. In this episode, I share 10 tips to save money on food without compromising on a health...

Will Fasted Exercise Accelerate Fat Loss? 11.02.2024 17:56

Send us Fan Mail 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 episode. Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: m...

The Most Effective Way of Building Muscle WITHOUT 'Cutting' and 'Bulking'! 04.02.2024 22:27

Send us Fan Mail 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 - I summarise this topic in 20 minutes. I hope you love this episode! Protein cut offs: Sedentary people: 0.8-1g/kg/bw/d (per kg of bodyweight per...

Food and Mood - Can You Eat Yourself Happier? 28.01.2024 28:45

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone and welcome back! This week, let's chat about food, mood and how to eat to feel happier! I hope you love this episode. Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealths.com Website: www.mairigardner.com Do you have any questions about what I o...

What The Science Suggests: Are Our Smartwatches/Phones Making Us ill? 21.01.2024 18:15

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone and welcome back! I have something different for you this week - are our smartphones and watches making us ill? Let's chat EMF radiation. I have seen so many videos on social media about the possible dangers of EMF radiation from phones and wearables. I wondered, is it just pseudoscience or is it real? I did the research so that you don't have to! In this...

4 Rules That Will Transform Your Health in 2024! 14.01.2024 25:50

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, I am going to give you the health secrets! Focus on these four tips and your health will be transformed by December. I hope you love this episode! Get in touch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maimai571/featured Email: gardnermairi12345@gmail.com Instagram: mairihgardner Tiktok: mairigardner57 Blog: aaahealths.com Website: www.m...