Let's Talk Heart Health

Alice Haley BSc ANutr

Series 4 is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts! Welcome to Let’s Talk Heart Health - your go-to podcast for reliable, evidence-based nutrition and heart health advice! Hosted by Alice Haley, a Registered Associate Nutritionist, this podcast cuts through the noise of misinformation to provide science-backed insights and actionable tips to support your long-term heart health.

  1. S4 - #12 Dan Parker and Rebecca Tobi: BANG IN SOME BEANS

    2D AGO

    S4 - #12 Dan Parker and Rebecca Tobi: BANG IN SOME BEANS

    Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @walnuts_uk BANG IN SOME BEANS with Rebecca Tobi from The Food Foundation and Dan Parker from Veg Power In 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

    29 min
  2. S4 - #11 Solo Episode/Alice Haley: Why heart health is not an 'older' person problem

    4D AGO

    S4 - #11 Solo Episode/Alice Haley: Why heart health is not an 'older' person problem

    Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @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

    18 min
  3. S4 - #10 Professor Barry McDonnell: Understanding Vascular Ageing

    FEB 11

    S4 - #10 Professor Barry McDonnell: Understanding Vascular Ageing

    Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @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 @letstalkhearthealthpodcast Find out more about May Measure Month here: Home You can contact Barry here: bmcdonnell@cardiffmet.ac.uk

    56 min
  4. S4 - #9 Solo Episode/Alice Haley: Setting Nutrition Goals That Actually Stick

    FEB 9

    S4 - #9 Solo Episode/Alice Haley: Setting Nutrition Goals That Actually Stick

    Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @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

    11 min
  5. S4 - #8 Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi: Green Social Prescribing

    FEB 4

    S4 - #8 Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi: Green Social Prescribing

    Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @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: @irondoctorhaz Join the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

    42 min
  6. S4 - #7 Solo Episode/Alice Haley: Heart Health on a Budget

    FEB 2

    S4 - #7 Solo Episode/Alice Haley: Heart Health on a Budget

    Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @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

    13 min
  7. S4 - #6 Dom Haigh: New Year, Same Me

    JAN 28

    S4 - #6 Dom Haigh: New Year, Same Me

    Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @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: @domhaighcoaching Join the conversation on Instagram @letstalkhearthealthpodcast

    28 min
  8. S4 - #5 Solo Episode/Alice Haley: The Mediterranean Diet

    JAN 26

    S4 - #5 Solo Episode/Alice Haley: The Mediterranean Diet

    Series 4 of Let's Talk Heart Health is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts. Find out more here: ⁠⁠⁠Home - California Walnuts⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @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.

    25 min
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Series 4 is proudly sponsored by California Walnuts! Welcome to Let’s Talk Heart Health - your go-to podcast for reliable, evidence-based nutrition and heart health advice! Hosted by Alice Haley, a Registered Associate Nutritionist, this podcast cuts through the noise of misinformation to provide science-backed insights and actionable tips to support your long-term heart health.

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  • Creator
    Alice Haley BSc ANutr
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alice Haley BSc ANutr
  • Show Website
    Let's Talk Heart Health

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