The Growth Medium

Mim•www.thegrowthmedium.com

Science and health are already so confusing, and we shouldn’t believe everything we see online! Every Monday, Mim sits down with her mic to debunk myths and misinformation in science and health. She’s usually joined by a guest to bring you evidence-based information, and to share their stories.

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Eating fat to lose fat? An overview of the Keto diet.

In today's episode of The Growth Medium, Mim and Sara hash out their opinions on one of the most popular weight loss diets - the keto diet. We talk about why this diet might work, the short and long-term impacts of going keto and our own experiences with going low-carb. Stick around because Mim and Sara might have some hot tips on how to navigate all this 😉. Find more details on our Instagram: @thegrowthmedium For references and additional reading material, check out our website: https://thegro...

Oct 26, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6

How Working Out Can Boost Your Mood and Why Ali Abdaal is Trying to Become a Gymshark Athlete

In today's episode of The Growth Medium, Mim and Sara talk to Ali Abdaal - a Doctor, Podcaster and YouTuber - about his own personal journey with health and fitness. We talk about the different societal expectations of fitness for women and men, how we can use exercise to improve our mental and physical health and how sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day can hinder your progress. Check us out on Instagram: @thegrowthmedium If you're interested in our sources and more reading material, check out o...

Oct 19, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Grazing to the Future - Why You Should Try Plant-Based Diets (ft. Roberta Alessandrini)

In today's episode of The Growth Medium, Mim and Sara are joined by nutritionist, Roberta Alessandrini, to talk about one of the biggest diet changes we're seeing today - plant-based diets. We tackle common misconceptions and myths In this week's episode we discuss whether vegans can get enough protein, vegan influencers and how they impact our perception of veganism - particularly fruitarianism. We also finally answer the question as to whether meat alternatives are healthier than meat itself.C...

Oct 12, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Under the Needle - Pro vs. Anti-Vaccination (ft. Grace Roberts)

Scared of vaccines? Well put your concerns to rest. In this episode, we surfed the internet for you in search of the many myths surrounding vaccines that needed some serious attention 😩😅. We are joined by Dr. Grace Charlotte Roberts, a research scientist at Queen's University Belfast, as she addresses some of the concerns spread amongst the Pro/Anti Vax community. Visit our Instagram page to see our latest posts @thegrowthmedium Be sure to check out the link below for a snippet into Grace's jo...

Oct 05, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Feel bad about not sticking to your detox diet? Here's why you shouldn't. (ft. Sophie Mahoney)

In today’s episode of The Growth Medium, we’re cleansing our minds of the ‘detox’ diets. We’re joined with Australian dietician, Sophie Mahoney, to talk about different detox diets (particularly juicing, water fasting and the salt-water flush), why someone might go on a detox and the potential physical and emotional impacts. Sophie is also a researcher at the world-renowned Food & Mood Centre, and is investigating the link between the gut microbiome and mental health. She touches on this a l...

Sep 28, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Get to Know Us

Want to get to know us? Join Mim and Sara on our first ever episode as we talk more about ourselves. Here, we share how and why we started this podcast series, the beginning of our friendship and much more. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated on our upcoming episodes @thegrowthmedium DM us on Instagram or message us on our website if you have any suggestions as to what you would like to hear from us. We look forward to hearing from you! Intro and Outro Music: Silent Crafter - On The Line Host...

Sep 28, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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Science is already very confusing and we shouldn't believe everything we read online. Join Mim and Sara every Monday on The Growth Medium Podcast as they embark on a journey where they debunk health myths by presenting both sides of the debate. They'll be joined by experts to get their opinions on their specialisms and communicate the science in an easily digestible way. Follow us on instagram @thegrowthmedium 😁. Intro and Outro Music: Silent Crafter - On The Line Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Sep 15, 2020•1 min

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