Happy Smiling People (Emily Reilly)

Anna Kollmann-Suhr is a gravel cyclist racing for PAS Racing. 

We last spoke a whole year ago, and today we pick right up from there. Anna has had a pretty rocky year, and we dive into the highs, the lows, and her journey back to finding herself.

In this episode we discuss:  overtraining - how it happens, how to spot it and Anna’s experience through it, the complex balance of training, fuelling and resting, and how to navigate this formula, why not listening to your body is a terrible idea, the significance of the inner dialogue in our heads, how Anna is re-finding her love and passion for cycling, the biggest lessons she has learnt this year, and much more.

Listen to the previous episode with Anna: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7izjqdj6Iqvktjbj232S3h?si=RTkP3Ua1QT6byrmptVOrEg 

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZLqckoDogGk

Follow me online: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Find Anna online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annakollmannsuhr/?hl=en 

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/50700185?hl=ru-RU 

Raffaella specialises in clinical movement techniques enabling you to connect to your body, bringing freedom from chronic pain. 

In this episode we discuss:

What chronic pain actually is and how it manifests itself, understanding the fascia in our bodies, why our subconscious shallow breaths are harmful for our long-term health, the issue with taking pain killers, why ageing is a myth, manifesting our beliefs into reality, what causes a mid-life crisis, what depression and anxiety actually mean within our bodies, why tuning into our thoughts can help our sleep, and much more.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HqFRQfD7m0c

My links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

Find Rafaella online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafamovement/

Website: https://www.movewithraff.com/ 

Timestamps:

00:00 - 02:19 what is chronic pain

02:19 - 04:00 understanding fascia and how this works in our body

04:00 - 05:30 how to fix chronic injuries through fascia

05:30 - 10:00 why our subconscious shallow breaths are detrimental

10:00 - 14:30 why our bodies ignore pain

14:30 - 16:40 the issue with taking pain killers

16:40 - 19:20 is pain just an emotion in our brains & link between our minds and bodies

19:20 - 21:30 how to identify chronic pain in ourselves

21:30 - 26:15 is aging a myth * ‘you don’t stop doing things because you get older, you get older because you stop doing things’

26:15 - 28:00 how our subconscious beliefs manifest into reality

28:00 - 33:20 why is stress so present in our lives & how to address it

33:20 - 38:00 what causes a midlife crisis, depression and anxiety

38:00 - 39:46 protecting your eyes from blue light and listening to symptoms

39:46 - 47:00 manifestations of stress - jaw tension, gritting teeth, headaches, poor sleep

47:00 - 52:00 tuning into our thoughts and processing and turning your phone off

52:00 - 53:00 finding what we enjoy and are good at in life - self actualisation and fulfilment

53:00 -58:32 mouth taping benefits

Keywords

chronic pain, fascia, breath, emotions, stress, aging, pain management, mind-body connection, self-awareness, health, surrender, forgiveness, inner pain, chronic stress, anxiety, mental health, physical health, jaw tension, headaches, digital distraction, creativity, breath work, pain management

In todays episode, I am reflecting on the past episodes and diving into the subject of wellness. I break down the definition and application of this difficult subject, with some ideas how we can incorporate wellness practices in our everyday lives. Episodes referenced: Ep. 1 Flora Beverley Ep. 9 Laura Petri Ep. 12 Ksenija Selivanova Sleep podcast recommendation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WtITGcwwZYQZHVJGciMJp?si=XjHeF9o5TjCN69xQEWqLzA Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ This podcast is produced by Hestan Media

Albany Burton is a keen triathlete who is training for her first 70.3 Ironman later this year, after fostering a passion for the sport during her youth.

In this episode we discuss: how Albany manages to train in central London for three sports, the power of community in sport, the struggles of training with men, balancing training around working full time, what keeps her motivated, her future goals, her training structure, and much more.

Watch the full episode on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/GQpn5v5QePw

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Find Albany Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albanyburton/

eywords triathlon, training, teenage years, trends, social media, community, balance, motivation, goals

Kim Gintrand is a former professional tennis player turned gravel rider living in Annecy in France.

In this episode we discuss: how Kim's life changed from transitioning from professional tennis to recreational gravel riding, how she found her passion for cycling and turned her Instagram into her job, what happens behind the scenes of social media, the importance of community and tips on building one, and much more!

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Find Kim Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravel_kim/?hl=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1-SAiDmSpTRzDhhbqGEllQ

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined by Laura Petri, online content creator, fitness and wellness fanatic who lives in Copenhagen.

In this episode we discuss: the importance of getting up at the same time everyday, the benefits cold water swimming have on your sleep, energy and endorphins, how to balance limiting your screen-time while building up your social media profiles, and the best way to spend 24 hours in Copenhagen, and much more... Enjoy the episode, do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Laura Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurapetri/

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/52436965

Website: https://laurapetri.com

YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCo3GzJaGqZYMzZ6QIH5AJCw

Andrew Huberman Podcast Mentioned: https://spotify.link/EiY8Oe2cwDb

Ksenija Selivanova is a pilates instructor and skincare expert. Ksenija is passionate about wellness, specifically maintaining effective skincare and an active lifestyle in a way that suits you and your body. In this episode we discuss, how her mum's natural skincare remedies inspired her, the impact nutrition has on your skin, the fundamental elements that wellness consists off the ultimate skincare routine, how to get enough protein as a woman, why she turns away PR skincare packages, how to find exercise that is sustainable for your the real truth about anti-aging, and much more... Enjoy the episode, do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DhHc34siix0 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Ksenija Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_moments/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheMomentsKS?si=PUpelMsOfNOsnn1R

Helen is a Functional and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and founder of Wellness Effect.

In this episode we discuss: how our diet fits into our overall wellness, whether we can train our metabolism, the damage of the anti-diet culture, why balance and consistency is the key to all success, why it can feel we must be miserable to achieve anything in life, ultra processed foods and how they're hidden by manufacturers, and much more!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OwnHgjedd4Y

My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

Find Helen Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesseffect_/?hl=en

Website: https://www.wellnesseffect.co.uk/

Timestamps:

00:00 how does our diet fit into our overall wellness 

03:47 Helen’s experience as a yo-yo dieter 

12:00 can we train our metabolism

13:50 how does exercise factor into weight and a healthy lifestyle 

16:00 how people mirror our reaction to situations 

18:00 the damage of the anti diet culture

24:00 finding self respect and discipline of ourselves

28:00 how balance and consistency will change your life 

30:00 why do we feel we have to be miserable to get anywhere in life?

34:00 why do people find it so interesting when people live in a different way? 

37:00 Ultra processed foods that we may not know about  

Keywords

diet, wellness, health, nutrition, metabolism, exercise, anti-diet culture, self-trust, balance, holistic health, wellness, routine, ultra-processed foods, self-discovery, societal expectations, mental health, balance, simplicity, mindfulness, health

Anna Hajdari is an online blogger and travel lover.

In this episode we discuss: living abroad - the good, the bad, the ugly, the quest of finding where you belong in the world, the painful reality of leaving friendships behind and outgrowing relationships, avoiding overwhelm and embracing each season of life, whether the friendship from TV show, FRIENDS, still exists, just how much your environment can effect your mood and mentality, finding your passion and nurturing it, and much more.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@happysmilingpeoplepodcast?si=sX_PCWWGdBDxVqh4

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Find Anna Online: https://www.instagram.com/liketinfoil/

Keywords

living abroad, belonging, friendships, social media, identity, travel, modern relationships, self-discovery, choices, connection, friendship, self-discovery, environment, culture, passion, mental health, personal growth, relationships, life choices, mid-twenties

Alena Winter is a naturopath and strong believer in holistic health and the use of natural medicine.

In this episode we discuss: what naturopathy actually is, the foundations of health and how to optimise them in a sustainable way, what happens when we don't prioritise sleep - and some pointers of how to improve our sleep quality, what nervous system regulation is and why it's so important and popular, why our bodies respond to fight, flight or freeze, the optimum daily routine, and so much more.

My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

Find Alena Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alenawinternaturalhealth/

Website: https://alenawinter.co.nz/

Lucy Bartholomew is a Salomon professional ultra runner. We discuss: what it is really like running through the night, why she decided to not only do one IronMan in 2023, but also the IronMan World Championships alongside her running calendar, what success means to her, some of her worst moments during a race, and much more! Do make sure you are following the show and rate it 5 stars if you enjoyed the episode! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Follow Lucy Online: https://www.instagram.com/lucy_bartholomew/

Abbie Dewhurst is a TV and Radio weather Presenter and a strong advocate for conscious living and sustainability.  

In this episode we discuss: the never-ending cycle of consumption and ways to avoid compulsive purchasing, whether it actually matters if we support or avoid fast fashion in the grand scheme of the world - will our actions make a difference? Whether you need to go to University to work for the BBC, how the UK are experiencing climate change more than ever before, Abbie’s experience as the Environment Reporter at Wimbledon and what people are wearing to this iconic sports event, what sustainability actually means and looks like, the importance of first impressions, tone of voice and speed, and much more!

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6VjEryr-2MM

My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

Find Abbie Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbiedewhurst1/?hl=en

Keywords

consumption, fast fashion, climate change, ethical fashion, media influence, personal transformation, sustainable choices, consumer behavior, digital age, environmental awareness, sustainability, consumerism, secondhand fashion, Wimbledon, broadcasting, tone of voice, environmental responsibility, conscious choices, sports and sustainability, personal growth

Chapters00:00 - 05:53

The Impulse of Consumption

05:53 - 11:59 The Role of Media in Climate Awareness

11:59 - 17:50 Personal Transformation and Ethical Fashion Choices

17:50 - 24:11 Navigating Fashion in a Digital Age

24:11 - 29:31 Barriers to Sustainable Choices

29:31 - 35:24 Sustainability in Sports: A Case Study of Wimbledon

35:24 - 46:00 The Art of Presenting: Tone and Delivery

46:00 - 49:22 Lessons Learned in Broadcasting and Personal Growth

Sophie Bertrand is a UK Nutritionist and Health Expert.

In this episode we discuss:

The 5 things to consider when approaching overall wellness, why after 10 years of being plant-based Sophie began eating red meat again, easy protein sources and meal plans, whether unprocessed protein sources are better than processed eg protein powder, what gut health is and whether we should care about it, how much sugar is bad to eat - and when children should be introduced to sugar, what alcohol does to our gut and whether it is bad to drink even a small amount, detoxifying your home and the damage household chemicals have to our bodies, and much more!

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w1VBJ0HvRsM

My links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

Find Sophie online:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sophiebertrand_/?hl=en

Website:https://sophiebertrand.com/

00:00 - 02:15 what does wellness mean to us individually?

02:15 - 05:00 5 closest people in your life make up your personality

05:00 - 11:20 journey from 10 years plant based to eating red meat again

11:20 - 16:25 easy sources of protein and if we should have unprocessed protein

16:25 - 22:00 high protein lunches ideas

22:00 - 28:00 gut health - what is it and how to approach it & stress manifestation

28:00 - 30:00 managing stress

30:00 - 36:50 should kids eat sugar?

36:50 - 39:10 American supermarkets and why it’s damaging kids health

39:10 - 42:20 health benefits of coffee - does decaf provide these benefits? how much is an addition

42:20 - 45:00 how much alcohol is okay to drink?

45:00 - 47:30 the movement of not drinking

47:30 - 59:00- detoxifying your home

Happy Smiling People Podcast is 12 months old!

In this episode I look back over key lessons from the past year - both from personal life and this podcasting journey, discuss how long each episode takes, why we moved abroad, my view on resilience and not taking things personally, figuring out what success means, why consistency is important, whether quantity is more important than quality, and much more.

Thank you for all the support over the past 12 months, it means the world, and I can't wait for the next 12 months!

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Deby Brunold is a cyclist and content creator from Switzerland.

In this episode we discussed: how and why she quit her job as a nurse to work full time in social media, the pros and cons of being a content creator, how she stays authentic online, what inspires her, her favourite place to ride her bike in the world, how she edits her photos, and much more...

Do make sure you are following the show, and rate it 5 stars if you enjoyed it!

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Find Deby Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_de_by/?hl=en

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/11153871

Laura Petri, who you may recognise from episode 9, has just completed her first, full length, Ironman Triathlon. 




In this episode we discuss: the past 10 months of training, why Laura decided now was the time for this challenge, her experience with a sports psychologist, the importance of rest and recovery and creating an environment to optimise that, why she visualised the entire race day ahead of time as preparation, why you should examine your inner circle to create an environment that uplifts and encourages you - linking back to our biological instincts of creating tribes, and so much more!




Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lg38_k589Ms




Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/




Find Laura Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurapetri/?hl=en

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/52436965

LP Community: https://www.instagram.com/lpcommunity_cph/?hl=en




Keywords




Ironman Triathlon, training, mental strength, resilience, visualization, preparation, environment, Ironman triathlon, training, balance, social media, screen time, presence, social interactions

Today we delve into the topic of creating a sustainable exercise routine, a subject very close to my heart! In this episode I discuss: the importance of finding intrinsic not extrinsic motivation, why having an off-season can recharge your motivation, how a sports community can help you achieve your goals faster, why nice kit not only makes you feel good but also encourages you to exercise more, and why we should do what we are good at! Elements have been taken from previous conversations on the podcast as well as drawn from my own experiences. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ This podcast was produced by Hestan Media. Do you want to start a podcast? Email joe@hestanmedia.com to get in touch.

Caley Svensson lives in New Jersey and has a deep passion for English Interiors, antiques, and her home farm.

In this episode we discuss: why Caley decided to design her American home in English style interiors, the process behind the incredible hand painted mural in her dining room that took 3 weeks to complete! How and why she discovered her passion for English Interior Design, and how to find your own passion for interiors, trips on buying second hand, how to train your Facebook marketplace algorithm to show you the best local finds, and much more!

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gHZv7IafByc

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Find Caley Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caleysvensson/?hl=en

TikTok: caleysvensson and svenssoninteriors

Dr Lisa Mitro is a physical therapist for runners helping them recover from injury and continue with the sport they love.

In this episode we discussed: why so many people get running injuries, why there are so many different types of running shoes - and how to pick the right ones for you - the impact of social media and online gurus vs theoretical and practical physiology education, whether some people are prone to injury and some not, and much more!

Watch episode 36 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H0y7zkif_qM

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Find Lisa Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisa.dpt/?hl=en

Website: https://www.drlisadpt.com/membership

Welcome to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. Hosted by Emily Reilly, we talk to interesting people about their niche, how they got there, with some inspiring tips and tricks along the way. New episode out every Monday.

Flora Beverley is an ultra runner, fitness model and online content creator. In this episode, we talked about the importance of being authentic online, the impact social media has had on the fitness industry, and how to curate your online feed. Expect some top tips on how to build up your running distances, being aware of listening to your body, and an insiders' view on the ultra running community.

As is essential for an ultra runner, Flora has vast quantities of mental resilience, and her 13 years of online presence means she has witnessed the changes social media has had on the fitness industry, and how to utilise it to get the best from it. Whether you are a mad keen runner, or if you are training for your first 5km, or looking to grow your online social platform, this episode is for you.

Expect to learn how to curate your online feed in a positive way, the importance of being authentic online, how the fitness modelling industry has developed, methods to deal with performance anxiety, how to train for a 225km race, and much more...

Watch The Episode: https://youtu.be/k-J_N7ubws

Follow Me Online: @emilyereilly

Find Flora Online:

Instagram: @foodfitnessflora

YouTube: @florabeverley

Whoop Discount: https://join.whoop.com/en-uk/flora

Runner Discount Code: FLORA

Book Mentioned: Lauren Freshman, Good For A Girl

Noelle completed hiking the Pacific Coast Trail earlier this year, which runs for 2650 miles along the West Coast of America. She did the majority of it solo, and completed it in just 147 days.

In this episode we discuss: why she decided to take on this enormous challenge, the magnitude of nature and revelations Noelle had during the trail, why trusting your intuition is the best tool, Noelle's experience of Norovirus during the PCT and the dramatic events following this, if she felt safe solo hiking as a female, how she sourced water, food and found places to camp, her perspective of life post PCT and readjusting back to the modern world, her biggest tips of what she has learned, and much more.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A276g6rItnQ

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Find Noelle Online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noellejeanseward/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noellejeanseward

Hurricane Helene Relief Fund: https://www.instagram.com/appalachian.trail/?hl=en

This hurricane dominated many trail towns along the Appalachian Trail (AT) which has had significant impact on the thru hiking community and communities supporting the trail.

Keywords

Pacific Crest Trail, hiking, nature, personal growth, community, adventure, self-discovery, outdoor experiences, resilience, trail life

In this 10 minute episode, I dive into the subject of alcohol consumption.

The episode is divided into three sections: why we drink alcohol, the effect of alcohol on our minds and bodies, and the sobriety movement - are people in fact drinking less?

This is the second 10 minute episode of a bi-weekly series diving into different topics, in addition to weekly guest episodes.

Enjoy the episode.

My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

Sources:

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/alcohol-mental-health-and-the-brain

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2730732/

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a43873565/sober-curious/

https://www.matthewclark.co.uk/latest-news-blogs/blog/the-sober-curious-generation/

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/alcohol-and-mental-health

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/28/i-know-my-limit-how-gen-z-became-britains-sober-curious-generation

https://www.vogue.com/article/what-happens-when-you-stop-drinking 

https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/sober-curious-movement 

https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/functional-drinks-sober-curious 

https://vogue.sg/sober-curious-zero-proof-cocktails/ 

https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43400610/bella-hadid-sobriety-not-drinking-las-vegas/ 

In this (almost) 10 minute episode, I investigate the question: are more people going to therapy?

This episode begins with defining the origins of therapy through the centuries, the effect the Coronavirus Pandemic had on mental health, whether more people are going to therapy and reasons why it is on the rise. 

This is the third 10 minute episode of a bi-weekly series diving into different topics, in addition to weekly guest episodes.

Enjoy the episode.

My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly

Sources:

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a63144040/the-year-that-transformed-therapy/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10302760/#:~:text=Kennedy%20signed%20the%20Community%20Mental,individuals%20discharged%20from%20state%20hospitals

https://www.covidsocialstudy.org/_files/ugd/3d9db5_9d55b4ff686744cdae69e72cd141ecfb.pdf 

https://www.covidsocialstudy.org/_files/ugd/3d9db5_95a35b753c9349a5a54030e5640db2d3.pdf 

https://uk.style.yahoo.com/uk-falls-happiness-rankings-mental-health-covid-casualty-110936978.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93b3JsZGhhcHBpbmVzcy5yZXBvcnQv&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANyj5aM7ov1UC5DPwRYzuC63iMqYimB5Gj3Y4Axkqv2s4m2T4q-MZRtmjxkr2VGHPLJWcOrFstB_KKFzoGuy3mSd1npSAmiW4SwfJbow0e3umMutleq1dQ2_Cu1Vdlxk3JSV1LzAxH2NXsNwTD_yEmSHcJWl33RunigYh3HFAhs4 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-happiness-coronavirus-mental-health-b1819476.html 

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/07/uk-overall-less-happy-than-before-pandemic-ons 

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/feb/older-people-england-report-greater-life-satisfaction-covid-pandemic#:~:text=Lead%20author%2C%20Professor%20Paola%20Zaninotto,and%20instances%20of%20depression%20rose

https://encorerecovery.com/psychotherapy-vs-therapy/#:~:text=While%20both%20therapeutic%20approaches%20can,individual's%20specific%20needs%20and%20goals.

https://time.com/6958494/united-states-falls-world-happiness-report/ 

https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2024/10-october-world-mental-health-day-why-people-are-seeking-therapy-in-2024/ 

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/11/record-high-patient-numbers-completing-nhs-treatment-for-common-mental-illness/#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20adults%20in,depression%2C%20delivered%20by%20NHS%20practitioners. 

https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/about-bacp/bacp-public-perceptions-survey-2024/

https://www.forthwithlife.co.uk/blog/mental-health-statistics-uk/ 

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06988/ 

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/11/record-high-patient-numbers-completing-nhs-treatment-for-common-mental-illness/

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/statistics/people-seeking-help-diagnosed-mental-health-problems-statistics 

Piera Hudson is professional alpine skier from New Zealand. Piera started skiing when she was 4, racing when she was 8, and has kept going ever since. She is currently recovering from rupturing her ACL at the start of this year. In this episode we discussed; how she deals with the mental side of injury, how she gained confidence from having to learn to walk again to putting her full weight onto her knee when competing, whether a professional skier actually gets to enjoy skiing, how she combats spending so much time in the cold, the reality of living winters back to back, and much more! Thanks for listening, to follow the podcast to keep up to date with new releases! Also leave a review or rating if you enjoyed it! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Follow Piera Online: https:www.instagram.com/pierahudson/ This podcast was produced by Hestan Media.

Lauren Fleshman is a former professional track and field athlete, 5000m American National Champion, and New York Times bestselling author. We discuss: why so many girls quit sport in their teenage years, why she decided to write a memoir, how she feels about being described as one of the best distance runners to never make the Olympics, the difficulties of being a Nike athlete, and the excellence of elite sport, and much more! Do make sure to subscribe to the show and rate it 5 stars! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Lauren Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fleshmanflyer/ Website: https://www.laurenfleshman.com Buy Lauren's book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0593296788/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. Hosted by Emily Reilly, we talk to interesting people about their niche, how they got there, with some interesting tips and tricks along the way. New episodes out every Monday.

Rachel Jary is a journalist for Rouleur cycling magazine. Being a former cyclist herself, she is passionate about the developments of the women's peloton, and in this episode we discuss her second visit to the Tour de France Femme.

Expect to find out whether you need to go to University to be a journalist, whether long stages are good or bad for women's cycling, how to find your writing zen amidst the biggest stage race in the world, and what Mathieu Van Der Poel hates about cycling, and much much more...

Watch the episode: https://youtu.be/z0tMzqkGJ7I

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/

Purchase Rouleur Women's issue here: https://www.rouleur.cc/products/issue-101-womens-special

Rouleur Website: https://www.rouleur.cc

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rouleurmagazine/

Dr Stacy Sims is a leading expert in women's health and fitness and is an author, scientist, researcher and the main voice in the fitness industry explaining that women are not small men. In this episode we discuss: how to actually lose weight, how to create a sustainable fitness routine, why ice baths are detrimental for women - and what to do instead, why sleep is the most important thing for good health, how much protein women actually need and natural protein sources in an everyday diet, why adding salt to your water will enhance your hydration, how women's training should change with age, why you should not ever train fasted, why women need to lift weights, and much more! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Stacy Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/?hl=en Website: https://www.drstacysims.com/ Books: Roar: https://www.drstacysims.com/roar Next Level: https://www.drstacysims.com/nextlevel Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zytcpQFdngk

Nora Williams is an adventure traveller and digital nomad.

In this episode we discuss: why and how Nora quit her job as a lawyer, swapping 80h + work weeks to travel the world, how she made her travelling into a business enabling her to do it full time, the honest pros and cons of this lifestyle, how to become a digital nomad yourself, whether Nora things this lifestyle is for everyone, her strangest travel experience, what it’s like spending a month at a bison sanctuary, whether she has any regrets, and much more. 

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Travel Agency: https://via-adventure.com/

Keywords

travel, transformation, corporate burnout, social media, self-discovery, travel agency, adventure, life change, remote work, personal growth, career choices, regrets, stability, adventure, burnout, digital nomad, sustainability, success, social media, personal growth

Henna Palosaari is a cyclist, split-boarder, adventure enthusiast, and Haglofs ambassador. We discuss: why she quit her job as an auditor to become a "ski bum", the reality of cycling the 438km Arctic Post Road, how she tries to stay present amongst the chaos of everyday life, the importance of implementing good routines, how she gets funding for her adventure films, and how she rode through the Dolomites with skies strapped to her bike, and much more! Do follow the show and rate it 5 stars if you enjoyed it! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Henna Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hennapalosaari/ YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@hennapalosaari_

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode I speak to Lydia Heasman, Fashion Designer at London boutique, Pink City Prints. Expect to learn what it is like to be on a fashion photo shoot, how to deal with creative disagreements, what shape is most flattering for everybody, whether the fashion industry is really like Devil Wears Prada, and much more... Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Pink City Prints Online: Website: https://www.pinkcityprints.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pink_city_prints/

Amy Hudson is a cyclist and mental health advocate.

In this episode we discussed: how Amy found and developed her love for cycling, why she left her job as a mental health nurse, the power of sport to get us through tough times es, Johann Hari's book Lost Connections, balancing authenticity online and being kind to ourselves, how Amy uses her mental health journey to help others, and much more!

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Georgie Mullen is a recipe designer who focuses purely on seasonal fruit and veg.

In this episode we discuss:  seasonal eating - how to identify foods in season, and why it not only tastes better but often is less expensive, easy ways to adapt your favourite recipes to swap in foods in season,  the design process of creating a new recipe, how to actually season food properly, the golden rule to making your food taste more professionally cooked, Georgie gives me a 101 on wine pairing - wonderfully simplifying it and providing applicable tips for your wine shopping, whether French fries and champagne are the next big thing, how Lidl and Aldi sell wine so much cheaper than other places, and so much more. 

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Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode I am joined by Annie Stewart, founder of Scottish Homeware Brand, ANTA. Based in the Scottish Highlands, ANTA place a huge emphasis on using local materials in their products, providing employment to locals in the rural highlands, creating products that encapsulate the colours of Scotland, and make long lasting items that will stand the test of time. Expect to learn Annie's top tips for business, what it is really like to live in a castle in the Highlands, how to integrate bold colours into your interiors, and why you should invest in timeless pieces for your home, and much more... Enjoy the episode, do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find ANTA Online: Website: https://www.anta.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anta_scotland/

Hannah Roy is a personal trainer, who not only focuses on her client’s physical health and fitness, but believes in the importance of spiritual health.

In this episode we discuss: the definition of spiritual health, how we can and should define our worth, whether fulfilment can come from aesthetic goals, whether women should dress more modestly at the gym, the comparison trap of social media and how to combat it, why vanity feels inescapable in the modern world, why women wear earrings, and much more. 

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahroyfit 

Veronica Paulsen is a freeride skier, Queen of Corbets, and 2023 Red Bull People's choice winner. Veronica talked me through her journey of skiing which started with competitive mogul racing leading to an Olympic dream which she then had to re-evaluate resulting in her pivoting towards a career as a free ride skier. We discussed how she copes with set backs, how her adrenaline baseline has risen, whether social media has helped or hindered professional skiing, and what advice she would give to someone pivoting in their career, and much more! Enjoy the episode and do make sure you are subscribed to the show. There are lots of amazing guests coming up in 2024 that you don't want to miss out on! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Veronica Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veronicabelle/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@veronicapaulsen?themeRefresh=1 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@veronicabelle_?_t=8iYqz1waa81&_r=1 This podcast was produced by Hestan Media

Adriana Moser is an ultra runner, content creator, and coach. We discuss: How to train through winter in the Austrian Alps, the value of long distance running, the pitfalls of Strava, the non-obvious merits and downfalls of building a large online audience, an exciting race announcement for Adriana’s 2024 season, and much more! Make sure you are subscribed to the show, and rate it 5 stars if you enjoyed it! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Follow Adriana online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.d.moser/ Website: https://adrianamoser.com/about/

Amy Carter is founder of Le Bezy cycling, yoga and running retreats in the Pyrenees Mountains in France. In this episode We discuss: what Amy aims to create through her retreats, why she chose the Pyrenees, why she started cycling in Abu Dhabi, tips on building self worth and confidence, her marketing plan for Le Bezy, her favourite breakfast to make for yoga retreats, and why you should all make your own granola, and much more! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Amy online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy_le_bezy_pyrenees?igsh=ZHY1Nnc2ZnkyY2V2 Website: https://www.lebezy.com/

Ellie Dickinson is an ex-professional cyclist and new Mum. Ellie joined the British Cycling Talent Academy aged 17, lived and breathed cycling for 6 years, and is now creating her new life out-with the sport. In this episode we discuss: whether the Olympic selection system is an ethical approach, how she dealt with performance pressure, how to find your passion while feeling lost, how she came back to fitness while balancing motherhood, how she has transferred her mental resilience into everyday life, the biggest piece of advice she would give to her younger self, and much more... Enjoy the episode, do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YHff9NygdkM Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Ellie Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleanordickins0n/

Eva Buzo is an Ultra Endurance Swimmer from Australia, who having grown up in Elite swimming, is re-visiting her childhood passion and fulfilling her athletic potential.

In this episode we discuss: the practicalities of an ultra swim - what can you do, what can't you do during it, what motivates Eva for such a hard sport, her history of elite swimming and how this fuels her passion, just how crucial mental strength is for ultra sport, the performance gap between women and men for ultra swimming, and so much more.

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Keywords

ultra swimming, water sports, missed opportunity, motivation, self-belief, mental strength, sleep deprivation, women in endurance sports, training approach, technique, efficiency, comfort in the water, marathon swimming, body positivity, women's achievements, microaggressions, pride, English Channel, Italy to Albania, intuitive training, creative swimmer

Jade Jordan-James is an interior designer and stylist.

In this episode we discuss: why she moved from the city to restore a run down Victoria Villa, the impact painting your ceiling a dark colour has on the entire room, the romanticisation of living in the English countryside vs the reality, the impact of social media creating false expectations, moving from a corporate creative role to pursuing her passion for interior design, and much more!

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Website: https://www.wildinthewolds.com/

Kayleigh Grant is a shark diving guide with 3 million online followers. Kayleigh and her husband own a diving company based in Hawaii and guide groups around the world educating them about sharks and the ocean. In this episode expect to learn: the most common misconceptions about sharks, how to get sharks to view you as a predator not prey, what worries Kayleigh most about shark diving, the reality of living in Hawaii, and why you should turn your passion in life into your job, and much more! Do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Kayleigh Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mermaid.kayleigh/ TikTok: @mermaid.kayleigh Kaimana Ocean Safari: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaimanaoceansafari/ Website: https://www.kaimanaoceansafari.com This podcast was produced by Hestan Media.

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined by Sydney based artist, Werner Bronkhorst. Since launching his art business online during lockdown, Werner's artwork has become a global success and ships his masterpieces all over the world after selling out each collection in minutes. You may have seen his viral reels online where he creates 3D ski slopes and paints miniature skiers on them. In this episode we discuss: Werner's journey into creating 3D art in the modern world, the importance premium packaging has in determining a successful business, how to deal with creative burn out, building a creative business in the world of social media, how he deals with accusations of copying others, what it means to be fulfilled in life, and much more... Enjoy the episode, do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wCFfA2nAH60 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Werner Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werner_bronkhorst/ Website: https://wernerbronkhorst.com

Anna Kollmann Suhr is a gravel racer, landscape architect, and Pas Normal Ambassador. Anna has taken to the gravel racing scene this year, and in this episode we discussed the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Expect to learn, whether the gravel community is actually welcoming, the biggest difficulties of taking cycling seriously, the importance of resting, why Anna rides less now that she has a coach, the importance of routine, and much more... Enjoy the episode, do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sLmXlAeaz2k Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Anna Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annakollmannsuhr/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/akollmann-suhrDiscussed on podcast: Dr Stacy Sims, Roar BookPodcast Produced by Hestan Media

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined by interior designer, Bee Osborn. Bee became an interior designer almost by accident after her friends admired her renovation projects and asked her to design their houses. Gradually, she built Osborn Interiors and has now worked on hotels, residential properties, her own renovation projects and begun selling her own products. In this episode we discuss: the attention she got from her Cotswold's cottage which looks identical to the cottage in The Holiday film, the role of interior designers in this modern age, the impact interior influencers have had on the market, her key steps when designing a home, top places to shop when on budget, what advice she would give to her younger self, and much more... Enjoy the episode, do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AomiwkJlo5w Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Bee Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/osborninteriors/ Website: https://osborninteriors.com Studio Website: https://studio-osborn.com

Loretta Hogg is a full-time Strength and Conditioning Coach committed to empowering women to train to their full abilities throughout their entire lives. She works closely with leading expert in female physiology, Dr Stacy Sims.

In this episode we discuss: how your environment affects your fitness and motivation levels, why lifting heavy and interval training are the best 'bang for buck' exercises, the problem with AI training plans, how to start lifting weights in the gym without getting injured, what Loretta and Dr Stacy Sims think are gaps in the fitness conversation, benefits of creatine, how birth control impacts performance, training to be awesome at 80, and much more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorettaloveslifting/?hl=en

Website: https://www.lorettaloveslifting.com/

Toni McCann is an Adidas Terrex athlete, trail runner, UTMB’s OCC 2023 winner. Toni is a professional trail runner from Cape Town, and now lives in the French Alps. She won the prestigious Chamonix Trail Race, UTMB's 50km OCC this year and talked me through how it went, how she deals with injury as a trail runner, her non negotiable travel essentials, whether professional trail runners actually run too much, how Adidas are developing their trail running range, and much more. Enjoy the episode! Do make sure you are subscribed to the show, there are lots of amazing guests coming up in the new year that you don't want to miss. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Follow Toni Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonimccann/

Shannon is a fitness and skiing coach from Range Fitness, based in British Columbia in Canada.

In this episode we discuss: the 3 key skills to improve your skiing - no matter your ability, why strength is important for all round fitness, the purpose of Shannon's coaching business - to say yes to adventure, why she is a female only coach, the benefits of training with the seasons, and much more!

Make sure you are following the show, there are lots of amazing guests coming up and you do not want to miss out!

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Website: https://snowfit.rangesnowfit.com/link-in-bio

Orla Chennaoui is a Sports Broadcaster for Eurosport and Discovery, working across cycling, rugby, and the Olympic Games, and founder of Ten Times Braver.

In this episode we discuss: tactics for discovering self fulfilment rather than seeking constant external validation, what happiness actually is, things that can help us feel less overwhelmed, learning to care about our own opinion of ourselves rather than people's perception of us, the value of hard work, the difference living intentionally has made to Orla's life, and much more!

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Charity Socks: https://euclidclothing.com/products/brave-charity-socks?variant=40901540773949

Laura Siddall is a professional Ironman Triathlete with an amazing story. Laura is an engineer, British Army Officer, and now Professional Triathlete. After doing her first triathlon aged 29, she took the plunge and backed herself to turn professional, quitting her corporate job and training full time. She is a four time Iron man champion, a two time top 10 finisher in the world championships and European long distance champion. In this episode we discuss, her journey of quitting her corporate job aged 34 to pursue a career in professional triathlon, whether being a professional athlete requires sacrifice or choices, the value of community in sport, the typical training week of an Ironman athlete, how as an athlete she can eat whatever she wants, and how to fight off a mountain lion, bear or moose, and much more… Enjoy the episode, do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/  Find Laura Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/  Website: https://laurasiddall.com (https://laurasiddall.com)

Anne Riseling is a digital strategist from Vancouver, who after quitting her career in finance, has chosen to pursue her dreams, even if they scare her.

In this episode we discuss: why Anne quit her finance career to pursue digital marketing strategy, just what a digital marketing strategist does, what mistakes people are making with their content creation, why having a daily routine will help you avoid burn out, and much more!

Remember to follow the show and rate it 5 stars if you enjoyed it!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanneries/

Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/971757

Georgie Collinson is the #1 Anxiety Therapist in Australia and is on a mission to help women master high-functioning anxiety.

In this episode we discuss: what the difference is between stress and anxiety - and if we should treat them differently, what high-functioning anxiety is - and whether this makes us more successful, the impact our childhood has on our adult goals and perception of success, unpacking our subconscious mind, the link between anxiety and depression, the 5 Ps of high functioning anxiety and identifying it in your life, whether having a label or diagnosis is detrimental, and ways to work through anxiety. 

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RFXp2Dcm_CE

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiethenaturopath/?hl=en 

Website: https://georgiecollinson.com/ 

Her new book: https://georgiecollinson.com/books 

00:00 - 03:45 what is the difference between stress and anxiety and how to approach them? 

03:45 - 06:00 what is the difference between generalised anxiety and high functioning anxiety? 

06:00 - 12:00 does high functioning anxiety make us more successful? 

12:00 - 17:30 how does our childhood shape our goals and perception of success in adulthood? 

17:30 - 20:00 what is the link between anxiety and depression, and why are they often linked? 

20:00 - 26:00 unpacking our subconscious 

mind

26:00 - 29:50 why can small moments push us over the edge? 

29:50 - 45:15 breaking down the 5 Ps of High Functioning Anxiety and is it helpful to have these diagnosis labels? 

45:15 -53:34  Working through our anxiety and coping mechanisms 

Keywords

stress, anxiety, high functioning anxiety, burnout, authenticity, emotional baggage, depression, subconscious mind, mental health, self-care, high functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, procrastination, mental health, emotional responses, self-compassion, natural remedies, anxiety management, Georgie Collinson

Hannah Gibson is an Australian Triathlete. In this episode we discuss: how and why Hannah balances triathlon training around a full time job, what an average week of training looks like, what she eats in a normal training day, how expensive an ironman is, the optimum transition zone process, why Hannah prioritises strength training, how she broke her bike while riding the turbo, future goals and aspirations, and much more… Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S1mqITvUZEU Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Hannah Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanabanana_tri/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/18518982 Keywords triathlon, community, training, balance, rest, nutrition, visualization, mental training, costs, goals, improvement

Kira Hartwigsen is a professional scuba diving instructor.

In this episode we discuss: how a terrible break up spurred Kira on to try new things - resulting in her finding her passion for diving, how living in a ‘dream’ place actually isn’t always what it is cracked up to be, the importance of being surrounded by like-minded people, the practicalities of diving - breath work, overcoming fear and trusting the process. Kira’s most memorable dives, from Jordan to Mexico to the Caribbean, and much more.

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Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode, I am joined professional cyclist, Eva van Agt. Growing up in the Netherlands, Eva quickly became a promising field hockey player, and went to America on a scholarship where she spent 4 years playing professionally. Always harbouring a passion for cycling, she incorporated it into her cross training, but never believed she could achieve her dream of becoming a professional cyclist. However, after returning home in 2020, she joined her local cycling club and the rest is history. Halfway into her first season, she was spotted and signed by Le Col-Wahoo Continental team, before taking the jump up to World Tour - the highest level of professional cycling - by joining Jumbo-Visma the following year. In this episode we discuss: how to manage your nutrition for optimum performance without it becoming an unhealthy obsession, why you should buy a van and travel round America with your bike, Jumbo-Visma's go-to pre race breakfasts, and what it is like riding the Tour de France. Enjoy the episode, do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Eva Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evavanagt/

Sophie Whitelaw is a London based fine jeweller. In this episode We discuss: busting engagement ring urban myths: the significance of it and how much should he spend on it, Sophie’s opinion on lab diamonds vs mined diamonds, the process to bespoke jewellery, the average price of an engagement ring, the downfall of traditional marketing streams and how her business has grown through TikTok , and much more! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Sophie online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitelaw.gold/ Website: https:/ www.whitelawgold.com

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. In today's episode I speak to Tash Bradley, Head of Interior Design and Colour Psychologist at Lick Paints. 

Expect to learn what a colour psychologist does, why certain colours make YOU feel calmer, why more choice is not always better, what interior makes you are making, why you should wall paper your ceiling, and much more... 

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Tash's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tash_lickcolour/

In this 10 minute episode, I seek to discover the origins and history of the capsule wardrobe, whether it is relevant in 2025, why it could be easier to buy fewer but better pieces, and conclude with the consensus of the Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe - as referenced from top fashion magazines.

Ten Minutes Long is a new, 8 part bi-weekly series diving into different topics, in addition to weekly guest episodes. Let me know if there are any topics you would like me to look into next. 

Enjoy the episode. 

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References:

https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/capsule-wardrobe-essentials

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/what-to-wear/a29204515/how-to-build-capsule-wardrobe/

https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a41978744/capsule-dressing-advice/

https://www.stylebysavina.com/capsule-wardrobe-checklist/ 

https://www.statista.com/statistics/289999/consumer-spending-on-clothing-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/#:~:text=Consumer%20spending%20on%20clothing%20in,approximately%2063.7%20billion%20British%20pounds  

https://www.greenheartcollective.uk/blogs/sustainable-living/heres-how-many-clothes-the-average-adult-has-in-their-wardrobes?srsltid=AfmBOorqVRyZmrGg3LjXXyPlJcz9NvazA47aLW3Lgs050NnYyYygFiGD 

Valeska Schneider is a professional surfer. Valeska grew up in Germany and first step foot on a surf board aged 20 during her gap year in Australia. She immediately fell in love with the sport and nurtured her talent to turn it into a professional career. In this episode, expect to learn: the power we have in our mindset to change our outcomes, how saying affirmations to yourself in the mirror changes your truths, the difficulty of female friendships, the lonliness of elite sport, whether you are more likely to die from a coconut hitting your head or being eaten by a shark, and much more... Enjoy the episode, and do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly.com/ Find Valeska Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeskaschneider/ Website:https://www.valeskaschneider.com This podcast is produced by Hestan Media.

Celeste Pomerantz is a Black Crows backcountry skier in winter, and a mountain biker in summer. In this episode we discuss: her experience of the project WAVY 2 - sailing and skiing for 2 weeks in the Arctic Circle, how to ski steep couloirs and not crash down them, the concept of 1.5 type fun, her progression from competitive skier to backcountry professional skier, and much more! Celeste provides a fantastic insight into balancing living through the natural seasons and structuring your life to maximise skiing through winter, and biking in summer. Make sure you are subscribed to the show, and do rate it 5 stars if you enjoyed it! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Celeste Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celeste.pomerantz/ Watch WAVY 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_wJuIGI3A

Amanda Brooks is a run coach, personal trainer, and long time distance runner.

In this episode we discuss: why running isn't actually bad for your knees, the effect that cold weather has on your performance, why exercising fasted is a myth, the effects menopause actually has on female exercise, why we should care about our bone density, how to optimise our hydration, and much more!

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Coaching website: https://www.runtothefinish.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/runtothefinish

Sabine Schipflinger is a ski and mountain bike guide based in Innsbruck in Austria.

In this episode we discuss: how she maintained her passion for the outdoors while pursuing it as a career, whether she prefers summer or winter, why you must add Georgia to your travel list for skiing in the winter AND biking in the summer, the responsibilities of a ski guide with clients in the mountains, how to deal with unpredictable weather and avalanche conditions, and much more!

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Georgia YouTube Biking Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TFLi6boFNA

Nichola Ludlam-Raine is a specialised dietician and author of How Not to Eat Ultra Processed.

In this episode we discuss: why Diet Coke is so addictive, how much alcohol is actually bad for you, the 80/20 diet rule - what it is, and why it is important, why no Governing body have officially defined what an ultra processed food is, whether all UPFs are bad, Nichola’s easy tips and tricks to swap out some UPFs from your diet, the low hanging fruit to good health, what the three types of hunger are and how to understand your hunger, really easy healthy snack and lunch recipes, simple healthy diet hacks, whether supplements are worth it or a waste of money, and so much more!

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Website: https://nicsnutrition.com/about-me/

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Kim Gingras is a professional dancer who has worked with the big pop starts of the world, including Beyoncé, Arianna Grande, Justin Timberlake and Nicole Scherzinger. In this episode We discuss: the reality of dancing with Beyoncé and what she is actually like, the truth about moving to LA to follow your dream, the power of backing yourself and dealing with criticism, how she crashed an audition and ended up touring with Nicole Scherzinger, whether tiktok has changed the dance industry for good, how to optimise your Instagram to be your online resume, the power of the first impression, and much more! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Kim Online:

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Dance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimgingrasdance/?hl=en

Madison Paige is a law student and fitness influencer. Madison is halfway through her law degree while building her fitness social media, and figuring out her plan for life. In this episode we discussed: the overwhelming feeling of finding your way in your 20s, the importance of being aware of who you spend your time with, why not playing music in the car enables you so much more creative space, and why we shouldn't beat ourselves up for having seasonal depression, and much more! Do click subscribe to keep up to date with new releases. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8HQWFmFOXTI Find Paige Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madison.paigge/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@madison.paigge?si=_k36bc7_m8iiFTsZ This podcast was produced by Hestan Media.

Sephy and Wing are the hosts of the Goes Without Saying Podcast.

In this episode we discuss: why we are never too old to start something new, the perception of failure and how it is often in our heads, the concept of the imagined audience, why creative people procrastinate more, the new concept of work for our generation, do creativity and capitalism work in opposition, our rational vs irrational selves and much more!

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Website: https://sephyandwing.co.uk/

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Keywords

podcast, self-discovery, mental health, authenticity, fear of failure, emotional awareness, imagined audience, personal growth, online presence, navigating anxiety, vulnerability, authenticity, podcasting, purpose, friendship, connection, women empowerment, creativity, mental health, emotional support, women empowerment, friendship, business dynamics, kindness, work perception, generational perspectives, privilege, creative careers, happiness, authenticity

02:35 - 03:28 is 22 too old to start something new?

03:28 - 06:36 looking for permission or validation to do something

06:36 - 09:34 how I started a podcast

09:34- 13:36 perception of failure

13:36- 17:31 the concept of the imagined audience

17:31- 22:28 rational self vs irrational self

22:28 - 24:39 listening to our bodies and recognising the signs - fight, flight freeze

24:39 - 27:32 tracing emotions to the root cause

27:32 - 30:53 creating relatable content online

30:53 - 37:59 how our perception of success in the future is often inaccurate

37:59 - 49:56 finding purpose and why creative people procrastinate much more

49:56 - 56:38 why relatable content creators become like friends - following them through life Zoella

56:38 - 01:04:12 working with your friends in business as creative people

01:04:12- 01:13:42 the new concept of work in 2025 and perceptions and expectations

01:13:42 - 01:22:15 tensions between generations of perception of working hard and work ethics

Jessica Horton is an interior designer and founder of bespoke carpentry company, Deorling.

In this episode we discuss:  why you should care about interior design, what to do if you hate your house, the importance of colour, whether buying expensive paint is worth it, if painting a room white is a terrible mistake, why panelling is now so trendy, some easy storage solutions for your home, Jessica’s tips to combat a muddy house this winter, the ethics of fashion and interior design, and so much more. 

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Madeleine Shaw is a nutritionist and author. 

In this episode we discuss: defining hormonal health, the first steps of addressing your diet, listening to your body warning signs - examining your pee and monitoring your periods, the extremism of health, the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, battling lack of authenticity in the digital world, why fibre intake is just as important as protein intake, and much more!

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Website: https://www.madeleineshaw.com/

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Anna Simonsson-Søndenå is a 20 year old Ultra Runner who lives year round in her van across Europe.

Anna began her ultra running journey aged 15, and over the past 5 years has ticked off 150km weeks, regular Ultra races, finished off school, makes a living through social media, and also lives in her van full time. 

In this episode we discuss: the reality and pros and cons of living in a van - especially as an athlete, why and how Anna trains her mind by running around a track for hours, the pursuit of boredom and how it is missing from modern society, Anna’s training week she did for 16 weeks straight, her experience of Norway’s Toughest trail race - with over 8000m of elevation, her future goals, tips for self belief, and much more…

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Keywords

ultra running, van life, boredom, mental strength, social media, eating disorder, recovery, teenage years, authenticity, ultra running, injury prevention, recovery, training plan, balance, prioritization, self-belief, trail race, van life, projects, Morocco

Today you join me for a re-cap of the past few months and we delve into some hot topics and concepts I have been pondering recently.

Expect to learn: Why building consistency is the number 1 thing that can lead to success, the importance of being aware where you get your self-worth from, defining success - what is it and who decides who deserves it, some methods to keep your screen time in check, and much more.

Thanks for tuning into this solo episode, I appreciate every one of you!

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Emma Storey-Gordon is a fat loss & behaviour change specialist.

In this episode we discuss: how and why our perception of our fitness ability impacts the outcome, tips for building healthy habits, where the concept of diet originated from and why it's so hard, why consistency is the key to success in anything, the differences between male and female coaching, whether women should train around their period cycles and much more.

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Social Links: https://esgfitness.co.uk/link/

Lindsey Frances is a trained sophrologist, psychologist, and podcaster.

In this episode we discuss: what sophrology is, the positive impact of exercise, but equally the negative flip side of over exercising and running away from your emotions and key indicators to identify this, what resting actually looks like in a busy lifestyle, breath worth and stillness exercises that you can do right now, the 5 pillars of well-being - nutrition and hydration, exercise, sleep, relaxation and recovery, and whether boredom and peace are the same thing, finding purpose and human connection in the modern world, and so much more.

Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappySmilingPeoplePodcast

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Lindsey Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanwithlindsey/ igsh=MWg5YnBrNWlzcmNsYQ%3D%3D

Listen to Human Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eK31cX5wXcOf4G99twXSo?si=f96fd23209484bd3

Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast.

In today's episode, I am joined by personal stylist and fashion model, Numba Pinkerton. Having been recruited by a modelling agency during university, Numba curated her experience in the fashion industry before starting her own style consultancy business, Style Me Flawless. She offers courses on optimising your style, hairstyle, makeup and colours as well as personal shopping.

Expect to learn: how to create a capsule wardrobe, what two colours suit everyone, why people should stop wearing so much black, a few quick fixes to elevate your outfit today, and much more...

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Welcome back to the Happy Smiling People Podcast. Hosted by Emily Reilly, we talk to interesting people about their niche, how they got there, with some interesting tips and tricks along the way. New episodes out every Monday. In today's episode, I chat to Diane Daniels who runs the Simple Politics online accounts. With over 1 million followers, they navigate the world of politics and break it down into digestible pieces to help inform people of the ever changing news. From joining the Simple Politics team in 2019 for the UK's General Election, Diane's next challenge was keeping their followers up-to-date with the Coronavirus regulations across the UK. Expect to learn how they break bad news stories online, where they source their news from, what posts get the least interactions, how to avoid getting overwhelmed by politics, and much more.. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GJE_gmjYhkY Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Simple Politics Website: https://www.simplepolitics.co.uk Follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/simplepolitics/?hl=en Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/easypoliticsUK?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor