Let's Talk Heart Health

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In this episode, I am joined by Grace Arrowsmith, a Registered Dietitian and women’s health specialist, to explore the connection between menopause and heart health.We discuss what happens to the body during menopause, why this stage of life can influence cardiovascular risk, and the key lifestyle and nutrition factors that can support heart health during this transition. If you’re navigating menopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand how hormonal changes can affect heart health, this episode offers clear, evidence-based insights and practical advice.Follow Grace: @gva.nutritionJoin the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing the story of why I stopped drinking alcohol and what has changed in the years since.This year marks seven years alcohol-free for me, and what started as a short break quickly turned into one of the most important decisions I’ve made for my health and my life.This is an honest and supportive conversation where I’ll talk about my relationship with alcohol before I stopped, the moment that made me take a break, and what the early stages of quitting were really like.I’ll also share how my life, mental health and relationships have changed since, and why taking a temporary break from drinking can sometimes lead to much bigger shifts than you expect.If you’ve ever wondered what life might look like without alcohol, or you’re thinking about cutting down or taking a break, this episode is here to encourage you that change is possible and you don’t have to do it perfectly.Follow me on Instagram: @alicethenutritionistJoin the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In this episode, I am joined by Alice Monk, Registered Associate Nutritionist, to explore evidence-based fat loss strategies that actually work - without extreme dieting or quick fixes.We unpack what fat loss really means, why so many popular approaches fail and how to build sustainable habits that support long-term health. We also discuss how to approach fat loss in a way that protects your heart health.Whether your goal is to lose body fat, improve your metabolic health, or simply cut through the noise online, this episode offers practical, realistic advice grounded in nutrition science.Follow Alice: @aliceyournutritionistJoin the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In today’s solo episode, I am sharing my personal running journey from avoiding PE in school and sitting for hours working from home, to completing my first 5K, 10K, and now training for a half marathon.This is a supportive, honest conversation designed to inspire you. I’ll share the ups and downs, the mindset shifts, and the practical steps that helped me start moving, build fitness and actually enjoy running.You’ll come away understanding that any movement is good movement, why starting small matters, and how setting realistic goals and booking races can transform your relationship with exercise.NHS Couch to 5k: Get running with Couch to 5K - Better Health - NHSJoin the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In this episode, I am joined by Estelle Kearney, gut health specialist dietitian, to explore irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and heart health. IBS can feel overwhelming, confusing and at times, isolating. In this episode we are discussing what IBS actually is, common triggers, the gut-brain connection and how to manage your symptoms without restriction. Whether you're living with IBS yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical advice and reassurance. Follow Estelle: @estelledietitian Join the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In today’s solo episode, we’re tackling some of the most common cholesterol myths I hear all the time, from “eggs are bad for your heart” to “just buy low-fat everything” and even the damaging idea that high cholesterol is completely your fault.This is a supportive, evidence-based conversation designed to bring clarity, not fear. You’ll come away understanding what actually matters for managing cholesterol, what’s outdated advice and how to focus on realistic, sustainable habits that support your heart.Join the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk BANG IN SOME BEANS with Rebecca Tobi from The Food Foundation and Dan Parker from Veg PowerIn this episode, we’re talking all things beans - why they matter, why we’re not eating enough of them, and what needs to change to make healthy food the easy, affordable choice.Rebecca and Dan bring powerful insight into the wider food environment in the UK, from food insecurity and inequality to the role of campaigns in shifting public behaviour. We explore how vegetables and pulses (yes, beans!) can support heart health, improve diet quality, and play a role in tackling some of the biggest public health challenges we face.This is a big-picture conversation about policy, affordability, access, and how we create a food system that supports healthier choices.Join the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In this week’s solo episode, we unpack why heart health is not just an older person’s problem and why what you do right now, matters.It is easy to assume heart disease is something to think about later in life. But the foundations of heart health are laid decades earlier through our everyday habits, nutrition choices, stress levels and lifestyle patterns.We explore how risk builds over time, why prevention cannot wait until symptoms appear, and the small, realistic changes that can make a meaningful difference long before retirement age.This is a supportive, evidence-based conversation about protecting your heart at every stage of adulthood without fear or extremes, and understanding that heart health is relevant to you now, not just in the future.Join the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In this episode, I am joined by Professor Barry McDonnell to explore the important topic of vascular ageing.We discuss what vascular ageing actually means, why our blood vessels naturally stiffen over time, and how this process influences heart health and overall disease risk. We also explore the role of physical activity and other modifiable behaviours in protecting our arteries as age, translating complex cardiovascular science into practical, evidence-based advice.This episode offers valuable insights into how understanding vascular ageing can empower us to take proactive steps to support long-term heart health.Join the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcastFind out more about May Measure Month here: HomeYou can contact Barry here: bmcdonnell@cardiffmet.ac.uk

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In this week’s solo episode, we take a realistic look at how to set nutrition goals that actually stick. From the pressure to be perfect to the myth that motivation is something you either have or you don’t, it’s no surprise that many people feel frustrated when their goals don’t last.We explore why nutrition goals need to fit into real life rather than an ideal routine, and why consistency matters far more than willpower. This is a supportive conversation about navigating weight, heart health and nutrition goals in a way that works for you, even when life gets in the way.Join the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In this episode, I am joined by Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a GP with an extended role in lifestyle medicine. In this conversation, we explore green social prescribing - what it is, how it works in practice and why connecting people to nature, movement and community can be such a powerful (and often overlooked) part of healthcare.Dr Hussain is also a respected educator, with over 20 medical journal publications and regular TV and radio appearances across Channel 4, BBC and ITV, including This Morning, Good Morning Britain and BBC News.This episode offers key insights into the benefits of green social prescribing. Instagram: @irondoctorhazJoin the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In this week's solo episode, we take an honest look at heart health on a budget. From rising food costs to confusing nutrition messages, it’s no surprise that many people feel heart-healthy eating is out of reach.We explore what actually matters for heart health and share practical, affordable ways to support your heart without relying on expensive “superfoods” or unrealistic food rules. From budget-friendly sources of fibre and protein to simple food swaps, this episode focuses on small, realistic changes that can make a difference over time.This is a judgement-free conversation about doing the best you can with what you have.Join the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk The start of a new year often comes with pressure to change everything. But does that really lead to lasting health habits? In this episode, we move away from the new year new you mindset and focus on what actually helps habits stick beyond January.I am joined by Dom Haigh, a Registered Associate Nutritionist and online coach who works within the school health service across Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. Dom supports young people, parents and school staff with evidence based education around eating in a health promoting way, body image, food myths and misinformation, the impact of social media on our relationship with food, as well as lifestyle factors such as sleep and physical activity.Together we discuss realistic and compassionate approaches to behaviour change, why all or nothing thinking can derail progress, and how to build habits that support long term heart health without guilt, restriction or burnout.Instagram: @domhaighcoachingJoin the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk In today’s solo episode, we're exploring the Mediterranean diet. What it actually is, why it is so well supported by research and what it means for heart health in real life.We’ll break down the key principles of the Mediterranean diet, the foods it focuses on, and why it is consistently linked with better cardiovascular health. I’ll also share practical, evidence based tips on how to apply this way of eating in a realistic and flexible way, without perfection, restriction, or expensive “Mediterranean” foods.A must listen for anyone looking to support their heart health through a sustainable, food first approach.

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk Today I am joined by Maeve Hanan, Registered Dietitian and founder of Dietetically Speaking, a platform offering practical tools, courses and 1 to 1 support to help people move away from restrictive eating and towards food freedom.In this episode, we explore emotional eating. What it really is, why it shows up, and the role it plays in our lives. Maeve shares compassionate, evidence based insights into how we can begin to understand our eating patterns and learn to manage emotional eating in a way that actually works for us, without guilt, shame or restriction.A must listen for anyone wanting a kinder, more sustainable relationship with food.Join Maeve at her Eating With Ease Masterclass on Thursday 29th of January at 8pm: Eating With Ease Masterclass – Dietetically SpeakingInstagram: @dieteticallyspeakingGet further information and support here: The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat

Series 4 of Let’s Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: https://www.californiawalnuts.co.uk/Instagram: @walnuts_uk Join me for another solo episode where I talk through the 2026 wellness trends, including GLP-1 friendly foods, fibre maxxing, functional foods and why the high-protein craze isn’t going anywhere.

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠Instagram: @walnuts_uk Today we are joined by Jemma Joel, Registered Nutritionist, TEDx Speaker and behaviour change specialist. Jemma also runs The Female Mentor Co and works as a creative strategist for health and wellbeing brands. Together, we dive into an honest conversation about Dry January, sharing real-life insights from our own alcohol-free journeys. This episode explores what it's really like to step away from alcohol, how to navigate the challenges, and why an alcohol-free approach can support healthier, more fulfilling lives - without the restriction. Instagram: @lifewithjemmajoel @thefemalementorco

Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: Home - California WalnutsInstagram: @walnuts_uk Join us for our first solo episode, where host, producer and Registered Associate Nutritionist Alice Haley shares her personal journey to better health.With the new year upon us, many listeners will be thinking about making changes and this episode is designed to feel both relevant and relatable. Alice opens up about her experiences with quitting smoking and drinking, building a sustainable exercise routine, and navigating weight loss.This honest conversation explores how small, realistic changes can add up over time and why progress does not have to be perfect to be meaningful. We cannot wait for you to join the conversation.Alcohol Change UK: Alcohol Change UK charity: Alcohol harms. Time for change. | Alcohol Change UKSober Girl Society: About us – Sober Girl SocietyNHS Couch to 5k: Get running with Couch to 5K - Better Health - NHSQuit smoking: Quit smoking - NHSWeight-loss support: Lose weight - Better Health - NHS

Series 3 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by Linwoods Health Foods. Today we are joined by UK Registered Dietitan Rosie Martin. Rosie is an Employee Health and Wellness Dietitan for her local NHS Trust and a plant-based specialist through her business Rosemary Nutrition and Dietetics. Rosie turned fully plant-based in 2014 and now inspires others to consider a plant-based way of living. We are talking to Rosie today about how we can all get more plants on our plates. Join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation.

Series 3 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by Linwoods Health Foods. Today we’re joined by Registered Nutritionist and Footballer Ellie Olds. Ellie talks us through her journey in both professional sport and nutrition, and we dive into the power of staying active. She also shares practical tips and insights you can start using right away.