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Happy Smiling People
Emily Reilly
88 episodes
2 days ago
Discussions to inspire, explain, and examine what health and wellness means for females in the modern world. Speaking with guests such as Dr Stacy Sims, Orla Chennaoui, Flora Beverley, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, Tash Bradley, and Lucy Bartholomew, we seek to cover all areas of life, from fitness to interior design, fashion to nutrition, performance sport to wellness techniques. Join for a new episode every week.
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Discussions to inspire, explain, and examine what health and wellness means for females in the modern world. Speaking with guests such as Dr Stacy Sims, Orla Chennaoui, Flora Beverley, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, Tash Bradley, and Lucy Bartholomew, we seek to cover all areas of life, from fitness to interior design, fashion to nutrition, performance sport to wellness techniques. Join for a new episode every week.
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Happy Smiling People
Ep. 88 - Juliet Starrett - Building A Durable Body

Juliet Starrett is a PNL2 Nutrition Coach, and is on a mission to help people move move. Best selling NYT and Sunday Times author, and Founder and CEO of The Ready State.


In this episode we discuss: what is a healthy approach to longevity, why we all feel so Deskbound and the misunderstandings of fitness, why spending time outside is the best thing for your health, how to create healthy habits and why it's hard, the decline of total movement in society and how it has made us less healthy despite ‘exercising’ more, why step count is the best proxy for total movement, why everyone should spend time sitting on the floor each day & the sit and rise test, how to incorporate mobility - what to actually do, and much more!


Find me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly


Find Juliet Online:

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

Website: https://thereadystate.com/


Time stamps:

00:00 what is a healthy approach to longevity

08:30 why we all feel so Deskbound and the misunderstandings of fitness 

18:00 why spending time outside is the best thing for your health

20:00 creating healthy habits and why its hard 

22:00 the decline of total movement in society and how it has made us less healthy despite ‘exercising’ more 

24:00 why step count is the best proxy for total movement 

28:00 why a good posture is crucial 

28:30 why everyone should spend time sitting on the floor each day & the sit and rise test

35:00 why people don’t like mobility work, and when they start to care about it 

41:00 how to incorporate mobility - what to actually do 

46:00 base camp practices of basic fitness 

54:00 putting the fun back into health and fitness 

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3 days ago
57 minutes 33 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 87 - Claire Pettitt - Combatting the Myths of Women’s Diet, PCOS and Weight Loss

Claire Pettitt is a PHD qualified PCOS Dietitian and Nutrionist specialising in women's health, PCOS and gut health.


In this episode we discuss: what is a compassionate PCOS dietitian, the therapeutic and empathetic side to a nutritionist and emotions around weight gain and loss , what it means to have disordered eating patterns, the dangers of social media advice, common myths for women’s health and fitness, how the work of a dietician has changed over the past 20 years and the risks of chat GPT medical advice, a dietitian’s view on longevity and bio-hacking, what is endometriosis and where does it come from, and examining and treating PCOS.


Find me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly


Find Claire Online:

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

Website: https://www.clairepettitt.com/about-claire


Keywords

PCOS, nutrition, compassionate dietitian, women's health, disordered eating, body image, social media, behavior change, Mediterranean diet, endometriosis


Timestamps:

00:00 what is a compassionate PCOS dietitian - less weight centred 

06:00 the therapeutic and empathetic side to a nutritionist and emotions around weight gain and loss 

08:15 what does it mean to have disordered eating patterns

10:00 dangers of social media advice 

14:00 common myths for women’s health and fitness

20:00 how the work of a dietician has changed over the past 20 years

26:20 the risks of chat GPT medical advice

27:30 what does behaviour change look like to pursue a healthier diet? 

31:50 a dietitian’s view on longevity and bio-hacking 

35:00 its not just what we eat, but how we eat

38:44 what is endometriosis and where does it come from

45:00 examining and treating PCOS 

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1 week ago
53 minutes 49 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 86 - Grace Kingswell - Understanding Women’s Health and Fertility

Grace Kingswell is a fertility expert mBANT specialising in fertility journeys, and IVF, and postpartum.


In this episode we discuss: what holistic health means and looks like, the benefits of breast milk, the best type of birth for your baby and why, what can cause infertility, how our bodies are not designed for artificial light, and much more.


Find me online: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly


Follow Grace online:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracekingswell?igsh=eGl3eDU1aTVoc3Z6

Website: https://www.gracekingswell.com



00:00 What does it mean to have a holistic approach for lifestyle medicine?

06:10 how to effectively block light and use blue blocker glasses

10:30 how do our bodies adapt to the circadian rhythm - should we be sleeping more in winter? 

19:00 how modern society is structured for women - working during pregnancy and managing monthly cycles 

22:00 what is a fertility expert? 

27:00 what are the common factors leading to infertility?

30:00 is the biological clock as important as people say for fertility? 

36:00 the different types of stress in modern life and its impact

38:00 misconceptions of pregnancy and postpartum 

41:00 the selfless nature required to be a mother and how mode of birth and feeding can effect a baby long term

45:00 the benefits of breastmilk 

53:00 finding out relevant information from reliable sources


Keywords

holistic nutrition, lifestyle medicine, sleep health, circadian rhythms, women's health, fertility, pregnancy nutrition, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, community support



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2 weeks ago
57 minutes 1 second

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 85 - Elinor Barker - Training Through Pregnancy As A Professional Athlete

Elinor Barker is a professional road and track cyclist, multiple Olympic medalist and World and European Champion cyclist. 


In this episode we discuss: women’s professional road cycling and their maternity policy, Elinor’s training through pregnancy as a professional athlete, how she competed in the Olympics and won a silver medal while pregnant with her first child, the risk vs reward of riding your bike, how hard to train while pregnant and what signs to look out for, mental and physical frustrations on pregnancy training, how her body image and perception has developed, what her road  back to racing looked like after having her first child, and much more. 


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


Find Elinor Online:

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


Keywords

women's cycling, pregnancy, maternity policies, training, mental health, body image, nutrition, recovery, professional athletes, motherhood, professional cyclist, womens cycling, olympic cycling



0:00 - Trailer

0:54 - Pregnant With No Maternity Contract

5:20 - Trying To Train Whilst Pregnant 

08:10 - Racing Whilst Pregnant 

15:12 - Training Through Trimesters 

19:30 - Online Narrative About Pregnancy 

24:05 - Training For Labour? 

28:50 - Sleeping & Training 

31:39 - Body Image As A Pro Cyclist 

35:28 - Positive & Negative Comments 

38:50 - Online Content Through Pregnancy 

41:07 - Nutrition Whilst Pregnant 

46:29 - What Motivates Elinor? 

48:40 - Advice For Active Women 


Overlay credits: Skoda, Elinor Barker, Uno X Team, TNT Sports, Eurosport 

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1 month ago
50 minutes 21 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 84 - Kaitlin Colucci - Health Through A Holistic Lens

Kaitlin Colucci is a Gut Health Dietitian & Yoga Teacher


In this episode we discuss: what holistic health means and looks like, our gut brain connection - leading to the link between diet and mental health, Kaitlin’s experience as an NHS dietician, holistic practices vs modern medicine, whether we overly rely on modern medication, why incorporating yoga could transform our bodies, minds and hormones, battling overconsumption, and much more! 


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


Find Kaitlin Online:

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

Website: https://www.kaitlincolucci.com/ 


Timestamps:

00:00 what is holistic health

03:50 understanding the gut brain connection

09:00 how gut conditions can link to mental health

16:40 Kaitlin’s experience as an NHS dietician

21:15 holistic health vs modern medicine - do we rely too much on quick fix pills

23:45 how moving bodies and incorporating yoga practice helps our holistic health

27:30 how much yoga do we need to do to benefit our health

33:00 is our culture set up to make us unhealthy?

35:00 how to support our hormones

39:00 tracking our health through wearable monitors

43:00 the world of overconsumption


Keywords

holistic health, gut health, mental health, diet, yoga, nutrition, gut-brain connection, NHS, mindfulness, fiber

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2 months ago
51 minutes 49 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 83 - Dr Piper Gibson - The Rise in Dietary Requirements & Understanding Holistic Health

Dr Piper Gibson is a Doctor of Functional Medicine, Advanced Holistic Nutrition, and a Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, and founder of Elite Gene Labs and the Tic Disorder Institute: Regenerating Health. She’s also the author of Tic Talk: Common Misconceptions, Natural Approaches, and Real Conversations About Tic Disorders.


In this episode we discuss: what holistic health is and what indicators to measure it by, whether we rely too much on modern medicine and the risks these reliance may have, propaganda of pharmaceutical companies, where to start when detoxifying your home, how our diet can increase or decrease anxiety, whether genetic dispositions or degenerative diseases are hereditary, natural supplements that can boost health, and much more.


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


Find Dr Piper Gibson online:

Companies: Elite Gene Labs⁠,  ⁠Tic Disorder Institute: Regenerating Health⁠

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


0:00 understanding our digestion system 

06:00 how long it takes to process food through our system 

06:49 how do our bodies break down ultra processed foods vs processed foods 

12:00 what is IBS 

15:00 can you be cured from food intolerances?

16:50 what difference does IBS have on digestion

18:55 is IBS genetic? 

22:00 how to combat IBS 

24:10 why are some people born with allergies

25:30 how do lifestyle factors impact our digestion  

28:50 how does our body respond to stress - why do we need the loo when we are nervous 

31:00 why should we examine our poo 

33:30 how can people identify IBS 

36:00 a realistic approach to managing stress 

39:00 simple ways to improve our digestion 

42:00 is intermittent fasting beneficial for the gut? 

44:50 should we structure our mealtimes in a routine? 

45:00 combatting digestion myths - including IV drips 

48:40 quick tips for those women looking to optimise their diet, health and digestion 


Keywords

holistic health, natural medicine, genetics, mental health, diet, wellness, health education, lifestyle changes, inflammation, nutrition



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3 months ago
49 minutes 59 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 82 - Sophie Medlin - How Our Lifestyle Affects Our Digestion

Sophie Medlin is a consultant colorectal dietitian.


In this episode we discuss: just how long it takes us to digest our food from our plate to the loo, what IBS is - what causes it, if it’s genetic and whether you can be cured from it, why some people are born with allergies, how lifestyle factors impact our digestion, how our bodies and digestion respond to stress, if intermittent fasting is beneficial for women’s health, whether we should structure our mealtimes, why we should be looking at our poo more and tracking our bowel movements, and much more!


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


Find Sophie online: 

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

Website: https://www.citydietitians.co.uk/sophie-medlin


0:00 understanding our digestion system 

06:00 how long it takes to process food through our system 

06:49 how do our bodies break down ultra processed foods vs processed foods 

12:00 what is IBS 

15:00 can you be cured from food intolerances?

16:50 what difference does IBS have on digestion

18:55 is IBS genetic? 

22:00 how to combat IBS 

24:10 why are some people born with allergies

25:30 how do lifestyle factors impact our digestion  

28:50 how does our body respond to stress - why do we need the loo when we are nervous 

31:00 why should we examine our poo 

33:30 how can people identify IBS 

36:00 a realistic approach to managing stress 

39:00 simple ways to improve our digestion 

42:00 is intermittent fasting beneficial for the gut? 

44:50 should we structure our mealtimes in a routine? 

45:00 combatting digestion myths - including IV drips 

48:40 quick tips for those women looking to optimise their diet, health and digestion 


Keywords

digestion, IBS, processed foods, gut health, nutrition, stress, health tips, microbiome, food intolerances, wellness

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3 months ago
51 minutes 32 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 81 Shakira Akabusi - Understanding Post-Partum Fitness & The Pelvic Floor

Shakira Akabusi is a women’s fitness expert, speaker, presenter and exercise coach, specialising in pre and post natal fitness, and founder of Strong Like Mum. 


In this episode we discuss: Shakira’s mission of smashing the stereotype of postnatal fitness, Shakira’s pillars of health during pregnancy, we examine the ‘bare minimum’ of recommended exercise* during pregnancy - all the way to optimising fitness during pregnancy, the ultimate core exercises to help your muscles pre-partum, whether you can train for an active labour, we go back to basics with the pelvic floor: what is it, how does it work, what happens when we don’t take care of it, and just how many pelvic floor exercises we should aim to do, we go through recovery postpartum and how to build your fitness again, the mental wellbeing side of pregnancy, and much more! 


*Example based on a medically non-complicated pregnancy


Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J0U_sWh8uz8


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


Find Shakira Online: 

Website: https://www.stronglikemum.com/what-we-do 

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

Book: http://amazon.co.uk/Strong-Like-Mum-Method-postnatal-ebook/dp/B09F8R9D12 


Timestamps: 


00:00 Shakira’s mission of smashing the stereotype of postnatal fitness 

03:00 where does this negative narrative come from? 

08:30 pillars of health during pregnancy - sleep, nutrition, physical health and exercise, rest

11:20 bare minimum of exercise in a ‘normal’ pregnancy 

13:25 ultimate core exercises 

15:00 optimum exercise routine for active women during pregnancy 

18:00 importance of posture in pregnancy 

20:50 can you train during pregnancy to facilitate labour? 

22:50 understanding the pelvic floor 

26:00 how to do pelvic floor exercises 

33:00 post partum fitness 

40:00 the mental well-being side of pre and post partum

44:00 ways exercise helps our mental health by distraction and allowing us to process 

46:30 main takeaways in Shakira’s work in women’s fitness 



Keywords

postnatal fitness, motherhood, women's health, pelvic floor, exercise, stereotypes, Strong Like Mom, research, empowerment, prenatal health, pelvic floor, postpartum fitness, mental wellbeing, exercise, empowerment, Kegel exercises, women's health, fitness guidance, motherhood, physical recovery

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3 months ago
54 minutes 15 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 80 - Anna Mathur - Why Are People So Lonely?

Anna Mathur is a psychotherapist, psychoeducator and author. In this episode we discuss: where self-worth comes from, what burn out is and how it impacts our self-perception, the loneliness epidemic and why so many people are suffering from loneliness, the risks of Chat GPT therapy, the impact of the lack of boundaries in the digital world. advice to those recovering from burnout, what success looks like to Anna, and much more. My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFind Anna Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annamathur/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.annamathur.com/Timestamps:

00:00 what is self worth and where does it come from

08:00 the wellness movement

17:00 your inner dialogue

20:00 what is burn out and how does it link with self worth 23:00 we are wasting our social energy on social media

26:30 has the demand for therapy increased because people are lonelier

27:00 the ethical challenges of chat GPT therapy

28:20 explaining why there is a loneliness epidemic - why are we so lonely?

32:00 the dangerous side to chat GPT

35:00 the freedom and lack of boundaries in the digital world 41:00 what happens when you sweep things ‘under the carpet’ 43:00 advice to people wanting a fresh start

46:30 advice for recovering from burnout

50:00 what does success look like to Anna?


Keywords

self-worth, mental health, wellness, burnout, inner dialogue, self-care, therapy, emotional health, personal growth, self-esteem, digital connection, loneliness epidemic, authentic relationships, work-life balance, redefining roles, self-worth, open dialogue, burnout recovery, personal success



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3 months ago
52 minutes 19 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 79 - Claire Johnson - How To Support Your Hormones & Manage PCOS

Claire Johnson is a registered clinical nutritionist specialising in women’s health and PCOS. 


In this episode we discuss: how to practically understand and support your hormones, ways to tailor your workouts to reduce stress, whether your genetics predetermine your health, whether you can out-exercise a bad diet, what PCOS is and ways to reduce the symptoms, whether there is point in tracking your menstrual cycle, understanding how you feel throughout your cycle, battling key misconceptions of health, and much more. 


Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MHdQoWtusc8


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


Find Claire Online:

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


Timestamps:

00:00 ‘people come to me to stop feeling crap’

02:50 do our emotions reflect our inner hormone health 

08:30 tailor your workouts to reduce stress 

12:00 how much do genetics dictate our lives? 

15:00 where to start when battling chronic conditions 

17:10 can you out exercise a bad diet 

21:21 how important is exercise when looking at overall health 

24:20 what is PCOS 

29:20 how can you cure PCOS

33:45 optimum diet for health and balancing PCOS 

36:45 marketing of protein products 

38:00 should we track our menstrual cycles 

40:00 understanding how we feel during our cycle 

47:00 being disciplined yet treating yourself with kindness 

47:40 battling key misconceptions 

52:10 tips for better health 


Keywords


women's health, hormonal health, stress management, PCOS, lifestyle changes, nutrition, exercise, mental health, modern life, health conditions, PCOS, women's health, hormonal balance, diet, menstrual cycle, nutrition, self-care, misconceptions, holistic health, wellness

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4 months ago
57 minutes 28 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 78 - Rosie Davis-Smith - The Importance of Sleep & Overcoming Insomnia

Rosie Davis-Smith has suffered with chronic insomnia for years since her second child was born.


In this episode we discuss: what chronic insomnia actually is, whether insomnia can effect anyone, main symptoms of getting little sleep - emotional, stress levels, mental, physical impacts, common misconceptions of insomnia, and tips for people struggling with poor sleep.


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


Watch on YouTube:


Keywords: https://youtu.be/KJPJilNmf4w


chronic insomnia, sleep deprivation, mental health, emotional well-being, coping strategies, sleep hygiene, holistic remedies, magnesium, personal journey, support systems


00:00 what is chronic insomnia and where does it come from 

01:40 how our body manifests what’s inside in impacting sleep 

04:15 can insomnia affect anyone? 

09:00 is insomnia the re-wiring of our brain? 

13:15 main symptoms of little sleep

17:15 key identifiers of chronic insomnia - emotionally, mentally, stress, physically 

26:00 the turning point of improving sleep quality 

27:08 common misconceptions about insomnia 

28:10 patterns in other people developing insomnia 

30:15 what triggers insomnia 

32:20 understanding your own brain chemistry 

33:40 tips for people struggling with sleep and insomnia 

36:00 biggest piece of advice 


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4 months ago
38 minutes 6 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 77 - Emma Bardwell - The Secrets Of The Menopause

Emma Bardwell is a registered nutritionist and an author on weight-loss, longevity and menopause. 


In this episode we discuss: our fascination with longevity and the practicalities of living better for longer, what the menopause is and how it can manifest itself both physically and and mentally, nutrition and health basics - how we are neglecting the simple ingredients that compound a healthy diet, Emma’s new book - The 30g Plan, and much more. 


Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X5yMmkrBc30


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


Find Emma Online:

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

Website: https://www.emmabardwell.com/

The 30g Plan Pre-Order: https://lnk.to/the30gplan


Timestamps:

00:00 Longevity

03:40 what is the menopause? 

08:00 building community 

13:50 lifestyle measures of health 

20:00 is life more stressful than before? 

22:10 immediate gratification 

23:20 meno-washing and over-train under eat cycle 

29:00 The 30g Plan 

35:00 Benefits of a health test and fears of results 


Keywords

longevity, menopause, health span, nutrition, mental health, community support, lifestyle changes, stress management, mindful eating, women's health

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5 months ago
46 minutes 4 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 76 - Dr Emily Prpa - Our Gut-Brain Connection And How To Understand It

Dr Emily Prpa is an Award Winning Gut and women’s health nutritionist and lecturer at Kings College London. 


In this episode we discuss: the 5 basis of health, how our lifestyle impacts our gut, the gut-brain connection, the link between our gut bacteria and the development of degenerative diseases, whether our society is too hygienic, the fascination with the ‘blue zones’, and much more!


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


Find Emily Online: 

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

Website: https://www.dremilyprpa.com/ 

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5 months ago
44 minutes 31 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 75 - Dr Haru Yamada - How To Improve Your Listening And Help Your Relationships

Dr Haru Yamada is a PhD sociolinguistics researcher and writer from Georgetown University, and expert on listening, and author of Kiku: The Japanese Art of Good Listening.


We discuss: how listening impacts our relationships, how through observational listening we conform to social groups around us, how conflicts can be avoided by breaking down relationship tension, the links between our mental and physical health, connection with memories and nostalgia through listening, and breaking down fight, flight and freeze.


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


Dr Yamada's new book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kiku-Japanese-Art-Good-Listening/dp/1035411822/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=ca3Sj&content-id=amzn1.sym.f7cacb80-afed-4bd2-a630-ebf24465f0d7&pf_rd_p=f7cacb80-afed-4bd2-a630-ebf24465f0d7&pf_rd_r=258-5436987-2131838&pd_rd_wg=fKCw8&pd_rd_r=37d3b8e8-d9f2-4946-ac06-fec14a7a485a&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

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5 months ago
41 minutes 56 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 74 - Connie Simmonds - Is Social Media The Diet Pill For Modern Friendships?

Connie Simmonds is a mindset coach for women. 


In this episode we discuss: the fascination of quick fixes in the diet industry - and how damaging they can be, creating healthy habit stacking, the 5 pillars of health, managing financial health, gender roles in the cost of living crisis, loneliness in a digital world, friendships, social media comparison, and much more!


Watch this  episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sdlnRtAVBH4


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


Find Connie Online: https://www.instagram.com/conniesimmonds/?hl=en

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6 months ago
57 minutes 53 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 73 - Madeleine Shaw - Understanding Our Gut and Hormonal Health

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!


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


Find Madeleine Online: 

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

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

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6 months ago
52 minutes 37 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 72 - Helen, Wellness Effect - How To Put The Joy Back Into Food

Helen is a functional health coach and qualified dietitian 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



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6 months ago
58 minutes 23 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 71 - Are More People Going To Therapy?

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 

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7 months ago
12 minutes 32 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 70 - Georgie Collinson - The 5 Symptoms of High Functioning Anxiety

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


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


Find Georgie Online:

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

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7 months ago
53 minutes 34 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Ep. 69 - Are People Drinking Less Alcohol?

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


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7 months ago
10 minutes 34 seconds

Happy Smiling People
Discussions to inspire, explain, and examine what health and wellness means for females in the modern world. Speaking with guests such as Dr Stacy Sims, Orla Chennaoui, Flora Beverley, Nichola Ludlam-Raine, Tash Bradley, and Lucy Bartholomew, we seek to cover all areas of life, from fitness to interior design, fashion to nutrition, performance sport to wellness techniques. Join for a new episode every week.