Positive 5 with Kiri

By Kiri Cullen

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 w... more

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November 21, 2025 Fermented Foods- How Bacteria Has Some Big Benefits!
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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November 10, 2025 How writing things down has so many benefits for your mental health
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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October 27, 2025 How taking a VIT D supplement in the winter may be really beneficial
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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October 13, 2025 How doing core exercises helps prevent injury, bank pain, lowers blood pressure and is fun with the kids too!
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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September 29, 2025 Why swapping white foods for brown really has so many benefits!
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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September 15, 2025 Why going for a walk in green spaces does wonders for your health.
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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September 01, 2025 How a 30 min HIIT class can improve your physical and mental wellbeing :)
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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August 18, 2025 The amazing benefits of swimming in the sea!
If 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 yourself out of your comfort zone, and makes you just feel the moment you are in, you really can’t think of anything else! It also gets easier and more enjoyable the warmer its gets into the summer, it really is a lovely fun activity to do with the family! Scientifically, it can also increase energy levels, boost your mood, reduce inflammation and might even improve your brain health.
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August 04, 2025 How reaching out, talking and building social connections can help boost your mood
Kiri 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 immune system, your brain power and can significantly reduce loneliness levels. Endorphins are released when you reach out to someone as it’s a simple act of kindness, as we are giving our time. So, if you are thinking of reaching out to a friend, hugging your family, or smiling at someone in the street, give it a go, it’ll guarantee help boost your mood!
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July 21, 2025 How reading a book can boost your brain, help you feel calm and therefore boost your mental health!
In 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 connections in our brain as we are often learning about new things and characters, and if we read out loud, its stays in our long term memory for longer! Great tip for revision age children. So get book swapping with your friends and get stuck in a book, it will take you away from the stresses of the day and help boost your mood for the next day as you will sleep better!
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FAQs about Positive 5 with Kiri:

How many episodes does Positive 5 with Kiri have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.