Fresh Heart Podcast
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Join Zarrin as she speaks to invited guests, experts and filmmakers about their health journeys.
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7: Weight discrimination is a serious issue, how can we address it?
September 14, 2020 13:42 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode of the Fresh Heart Podcast we discuss the stigma and discrimination associated with obesity. Weight based discrimination is one of the most common forms of discrimination in society and sadly, it’s a global issue. Research shows that even at a young age, children have been conditioned to have a weight bias. We address the damaging consequences and discuss measures we can take to protect ourselves and others. We’re living in a time where equality is on the agenda a...
S1 Ep7: Weight discrimination is a serious issue, how can we address it?
September 14, 2020 13:42 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode of the Fresh Heart Podcast we discuss the stigma and discrimination associated with obesity. Weight based discrimination is one of the most common forms of discrimination in society and sadly, it’s a global issue. Research shows that even at a young age, children have been conditioned to have a weight bias. We address the damaging consequences and discuss measures we can take to protect ourselves and others. We’re living in a time where equality is on the agenda a...
S1 Ep6: Honesty
July 17, 2020 09:05 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBOn this week’s podcast, we discuss the final Fresh Heart pillar: honesty. We go into why it’s important to be honest about your feelings, your health goals and how you can achieve those goals. What is right for others is not necessarily right for you. Recognising that can prevent the shame that comes with not sustaining a particular lifestyle change. Honesty with self-compassion brings with it a comfort and a sense of freedom. Listen in and let us know what you think! You can fi...
6: Honesty
July 17, 2020 09:05 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBOn this week’s podcast, we discuss the final Fresh Heart pillar: honesty. We go into why it’s important to be honest about your feelings, your health goals and how you can achieve those goals. What is right for others is not necessarily right for you. Recognising that can prevent the shame that comes with not sustaining a particular lifestyle change. Honesty with self-compassion brings with it a comfort and a sense of freedom. Listen in and let us know what you think! You can fi...
S1 Ep5: Sleep
July 10, 2020 11:13 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBOn this week’s podcast, we discuss Natures miracle healer, otherwise known as Sleep. Sleep is fundamental to health. As humans we spend one third of our lives sleeping. A great deal of what happens to us is unknown, but it is clear that our biological need for it is irrefutable. It’s also clear that as a society we’re not getting enough and this has health consequences. Not getting enough sleep is associated with conditions including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and weight gain. ...
5: Sleep
July 10, 2020 11:13 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBOn this week’s podcast, we discuss Natures miracle healer, otherwise known as Sleep. Sleep is fundamental to health. As humans we spend one third of our lives sleeping. A great deal of what happens to us is unknown, but it is clear that our biological need for it is irrefutable. It’s also clear that as a society we’re not getting enough and this has health consequences. Not getting enough sleep is associated with conditions including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and weight gain. ...
4: Exercise
July 03, 2020 11:12 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBIf exercise could be bottled, it would be THE wonder drug of all wonder drugs. There is not one condition, not one aspect of physical or mental health that exercise does not benefit. On this episode we discuss why exercise is so beneficial to our health. We’ve evolved to exercise on a daily basis, however through time, with improvements in technology, we’ve become less active. Convenience comes at the expense of physical activity. The good news though, is that it doesn’t matter where you...
S1 Ep4: Exercise
July 03, 2020 11:12 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBIf exercise could be bottled, it would be THE wonder drug of all wonder drugs. There is not one condition, not one aspect of physical or mental health that exercise does not benefit. On this episode we discuss why exercise is so beneficial to our health. We’ve evolved to exercise on a daily basis, however through time, with improvements in technology, we’ve become less active. Convenience comes at the expense of physical activity. The good news though, is that it doesn’t matter where you...
3: Relaxation
June 27, 2020 18:26 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBWhen was the last time that you felt relaxed? What were you doing at the time? How long did that last? We are a society that is constantly on the go. We celebrate activity and this parallels the rapid rise in our collective stress levels. On this episode, we discuss stress and how it is a protective mechanism for acute situations. We also discuss how we’re not designed for the chronic, constant stresses of daily life. We go into some of the resulting health consequences. Finally, we ...
S1 Ep3: Relaxation
June 27, 2020 18:26 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBWhen was the last time that you felt relaxed? What were you doing at the time? How long did that last? We are a society that is constantly on the go. We celebrate activity and this parallels the rapid rise in our collective stress levels. On this episode, we discuss stress and how it is a protective mechanism for acute situations. We also discuss how we’re not designed for the chronic, constant stresses of daily life. We go into some of the resulting health consequences. Finally, we ...
S1 Ep2: Food & Health
June 12, 2020 19:47 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBDr Zarrin provides an overview of her approach to food and how it fits into her overall health and wellbeing philosophy.
2: Food & Health
June 12, 2020 19:47 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBDr Zarrin provides an overview of her approach to food and how it fits into her overall health and wellbeing philosophy.
1: Introduction to the Fresh Heart Project
June 05, 2020 20:45 - 7 minutes - 7 MBDr Zarrin outlines the five pillars of the Fresh Heart Project: Food, relaxation, exercise, sleep and honesty with yourself.
S1 Ep1: Introduction to the Fresh Heart Project
June 05, 2020 20:45 - 7 minutes - 7 MBDr Zarrin outlines the five pillars of the Fresh Heart Project: Food, relaxation, exercise, sleep and honesty with yourself.