Episodes
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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
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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
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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.
My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly
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
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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!
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lgaPwvY9yBw
My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly
Follow Sephy and Wing Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sephyandwing/?hl=en
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KoTcHrQ8PBGtOhRlrUueh?si=f075ca804c264c0a
Website: https://sephyandwing.co.uk/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sephyandwing?si=VCPV-TRHhGeBdpuC
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
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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
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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!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EiZsl4IaO6s
My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly
Find Loretta Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorettaloveslifting/?hl=en
Website: https://www.lorettaloveslifting.com/
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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.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eleNIB-_kpQ
My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly
Find Emma Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esgfitness/?hl=en
Social Links: https://esgfitness.co.uk/link/
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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/
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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
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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.
https://www.youtube.com/@HappySmilingPeoplePodcast
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/
Find Nora online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noratheexplorahh/
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
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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
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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.
Eat The Seasons Website: http://www.eattheseasons.co.uk/
Follow me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/
Find Georgie online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgieeats/?hl=en
Website: https://georgieeats.co.uk/
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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.
Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/
Find Jessica online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deorling_/
Website: https://www.deorling.co.uk/
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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
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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
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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!
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappySmilingPeoplePodcast
Find Nichola online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicsnutrition/?hl=en
Website: https://nicsnutrition.com/about-me/
Buy her book: https://lnk.to/HowNottoEatUltraprocessed
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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.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappySmilingPeoplePodcast
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/
Find Hannah Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahroyfit/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHrHYQtMdwTi8u7WZa11Mw
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahroyfit
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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
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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…
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aoWWUw-f-iA
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/
Find Anna Online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna.simone.s/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6qowv4wZJsCjR65Lx5y-4A
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
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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!
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