Kiri Cullen

Positive 5 with Kiri

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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.

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Kiri Cullen

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Learning to be a radio host, and how learning a new skill boosts connections in our brain whatever our age. 06.01.2025 5:37

On this episode of Positive5, Kiri will be talking about her recent hobby she has taken up of learning to be a radio host and why she thinks learning a new skill is one of the best things you can do when you get older to build connections in the brain as well as a sense of achievement. It's all a great idea if you are stuck for a new years resolution! So, sit back and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See a...

How being in awe of the simple things makes you feel so good, particularly those sparkly Christmas lights! 23.12.2024 5:22

In this episode, Kiri talks about how she is loving this time of year looking at all the Christmas lights, it brings her so much joy! She has just found out that this is the concept of Awe and how just being mindful and in awe of the simple things can actually make a huge difference to our mental health.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The mood enhancing benefits of singing, even if you can't sing! 09.12.2024 5:40

In this episode of Positive5, Kiri will be talking about singing when she is home alone. She started in lockdown when her husband was out with the kids, as it made her feel good and free, and an outlet to let the emotions out! Since then she has discovered that scientifically it’s good for our health, can boost our immune system and can help with pain! And an actual covid repellent that she didn’t...

Cycling to school, work and everything in between, how being outdoors boosts our mood. 25.11.2024 5:37

On the first podcast episode of Positive5 with Kiri, she will be talking about the dreaded school run and how it can actually be fun, beneficial and a positive start to the day for you and the kids. Believe it or not, the simple act of cycling and walking to school and work actually has a lasting effect on our stress levels and our mental health according to scientists. From just taking in the nat...