EP16- Moving to New York City

Moving to New York City has been the best decision of my entire life. I am obsessed with the busy-bee lifestyle, the place I  live, the people I’ve met, the places to run, the food to eat, the areas to explore.. I love it all. When I was first moving to the city a few months ago I was frustrated that I could not find a good honest podcast episode that talked about all things moving to NYC.. the highs, the lows, the things to know, the pieces of advice, the random anecdotes.. And everything in between. I promised myself that when I was fully settled into my new life in the city I would make the episode I never could find.. So happy to say that here we are doing the thang!

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Life updates (ahhh!!!)

• How I Fell in Love with NYC

• Initial thoughts since moving here

• Advice I have (finding an apartment, roommates, training in the city, working in the city, finding your people, spending free time, etc. etc.)

• My biased opinion about why this is the best city in the world

• And more!

I hope you all live somewhere you love as much as I love NYC : ) 

Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en 

My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en 

EP15- Breaking Free of the Injury Cycle

I am so grateful to say that after four years of dealing with an awful injury cycle, I am finally healthy & Free! It’s taken me so much work (mental, physical, and emotional) to get to a place of strong, durable, healthy, sustainable training, and I’ve learned so much along the way. This episode has been highly requested as of late and I’m so pumped to finally be sharing it with you all!

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• I’m in NYC Now! Some little life updates (college grad, starting work)

• My injury history

• The Pieces of Advice I Would Give for Preventing Injury & Recovering From the Ones You Have

• And more!

If any of you are injured right now I am sending my love! My DMs are always open : ) 

Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en 

My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP14- The Beauty of Going to a Small College

Join Lane & I as we chat about how much we love our small college experience ( @ Hamilton College). I often get questions about what it’s like to go to Hamilton College/ a NESCAC/ small liberal arts college .. so I’m VERY excited to get to share this special episode with you all. Lane + I met in a Classic class (of all places) and have become the closest of friends these past two years. We are both very involved people on campus, we have me (cross country + track, economics + math) and Lane (tour guide, Anthropology, Chabad), with friends from all areas of life. I am so grateful Hamilton brought Lane & me together and I hope you learn more about the lovely Lane, our friendship, and our lives at Hamilton College

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Lane on the podcast!

• How We Became Friends

• Why We Chose to go to Hamilton College

• What Life is Like at a Small School (the pros + cons)

• What We Wrote Our College Essays About

• Graduations Thoughts

• And more!

I know you guys will love Lane/ listening to her as much as I do <3

Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en 

My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en 

Lane Instagram: @eatzbysara https://www.instagram.com/laneslifestylechoices/?hl=en 

EP13- Loving Yourself, Your Body, Your Life [Girl Talk With Sara - Overcoming Injury & Underfueling, Manifesting Self-Belief, and the Power of Girlhood/Friendships]

Join Sara & I as we chat on all things life.. Recording live from Copenhagen. Sara is one of my closest friends iRL and is someone who I look up to and lean on. We’ve both had our fair shares of struggles through the years but our friendship has only grown stronger through our ability to pick each other up when we’re down. All of our conversations leave me feeling empowered & optimistic and I hope listening to us speak makes you feel the same

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Sara on the podcast!

• We’re in Copenhagen?!

• Overcoming Running Injuries

• Learning to Take Care of Yourself/ Overcome Underfueling

• Re-defining what a ‘Healthy’ Life Truly Is

• Embracing Rest & Different Periods of Life

• What Makes Our Friendship so Special

• How to Fall in Love With Yourself/Your Life

I know you guys will love Sara/ listening to her as much as I do <3

Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en 

My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en 

Sara Instagram: @eatzbysara https://www.instagram.com/eatzbysara/?hl=en 

EP12- HOW TO THRIVE IN COLLEGE [academically, socially, athletics, self care, lifestyle, etc!]

College is a transformative, fun, crazy, busy, stressful, at-times-overwhelming, exciting, coming-of-age, beautiful period of life. I have had an amazing college experience at Hamilton College and have blossomed and matured in all areas of life. As I near the end of my college days I want to reflect & share what philosophies/tips I’ve followed to give me the best four years of my life

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Happy Life Updates From the Past Few Days (I’m going WHERE?!)

• My weekly R.E.P.O.R.T

• What is Hamilton College like?

• How To Thrive as a Student! 

• How To Flourish in College Athletics (or GreekLife, Clubs, etc.)

• How To Navigate Social Life (Owning Your Social Battery, FOMO vs JOMO)

• Navigating Hook-Up Culture/Romance

• Self-Care/ “Home-Owner”/ Hygiene Tips

• Miscellaneous Tidbits of Advice I Could Not Help But Include

I hope you all enjoy listening to this lil episode! I know that listening will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.

Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en 

My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP11- On Running Slower Than Before

In my four years of college I have never raced faster than my high school PRs. A large reason for this has been my battles with injury: 4 bone injuries and two major surgeries. Racing again after time away (to heal) yields a mixture of emotions - happiness and gratitude to be competing but doubt/frustration that running feels hard/you’re not running the way you used to. This is a fairly universal experience for an injured runner but it’s not talked about enough. I want to share some tips I have mastered on the subject through my injury cycles to hopefully provide some love, encouragement, and healthy reminders.

Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Racing Track for the first time in 2 years!

• Details about my injury cycle/what kept me stuck in it

• How I Finally Broke Through From the injury cycle

• How to remain emotionally resilient when running slower than before

• How to Remain Consistent

• How I cut 63 seconds off my 3K time in four weeks

• Insights into The best perspective a runner could adopt

I hope you all enjoy listening to this lil episode! I know that listening will leave you feeling empowered and inspired.

Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en 

My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en 

EP10- My College Bucket List Something you should all know about me is that I'm an extremely reflective + nostalgic person. I've kept journals, diaries, and bucket lists since I was five years old. When COVID ended my senior year of high school early, I needed something positive to focus on to distract me from all the chaos and uncertainty in the world. In April of 2020, I wrote a five page college bucket list and put it away on a shelf in my room. With it being the end of my first semester of senior year college… almost four years later.. I thought this would be the perfect time to go through it, see what I was hoping to achieve, what I already achieved, and reflect on how much my priorities and goals have changed since coming to Hamilton College. Topics Covered in This Episode: * What I've been up to this semester * A backstory on why I created this bucket list * Going through all the points on it, giving stories as they come * Insights into what mattered to me at 18 vs what matters to me now at 21 * The what/who/when/where goals I hoped to achieve * Why I love Hamilton College * How you, too, would benefit from making a bucket list I hope you all enjoy listening to this lil episode! I know that listening will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

I needed to take an episode to sit down with you all to explain what my life has really been like these past 8 years. This felt like the best place to do it. Topics Covered in This Episode: * I'm getting surgery?! * What Is Going on in my life * Emotional low points and how I've learned to cope * How you can heal yourself from the inside out * How this platform has changed my life I hope you all enjoy listening to me speak about my experiences and advice. I know that listening will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP 8- How To Glow Up (sustainably + happily)  … I am glowing these days. I feel it internally and I know it shows externally. It's taken lots of physical + mental work to get to a point of genuine self love, joy, and confidence. I am grateful to be here with the ability to share some support + wisdom with you all. I hope you enjoy this episode full of unique ways to make positive change to fall in love with yourself + your life. Topics Covered in This Episode: * What It Means to Glow Up * Positive Habits to Implement in Your Days * Physical Glow Ups * A Physical Trick to Make You Mentally Strong * Mental Glow Ups * Social Glow Ups * The True Secret to Glowing Up I hope you all enjoy listening to me speak about my experiences and advice. I know that listening will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP 7- On Social Anxiety While Injured … On my platforms I regularly talk about working through the challenges of being injured as an athlete so I wanted to approach injury from a new angle and bring awareness to the struggles an individual faces when an injury begins to take over other areas of their life.  In this episode I speak about the social anxiety someone feels when going through this hard time- something that actually gets HARDER with time. Topics Covered in This Episode: * Why it's so important that we talk about this topic * Some vulnerable life updates + habits I have * A question that will help you work through this social anxiety * My best tips for surviving social life as an injured person * And a happy little change to my podcast episode endings :) I hope you all enjoy listening to me speak about a niche yet highly important topic. It's about time awareness was brought to it! Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP5- On Dating the Dream Boy … If you follow me on Instagram chances are you know who my boyfriend Luke is. It's fair to say that dating Luke has changed my life in the best ways possible and I feel so lucky to be with a boy so fun, loving, and willing to be featured on my platforms (LOL). After many requests from followers to speak to Luke, I thought it would be fun to make an episode where we answer listener questions and dive into the deep topics about all parts of our relationship. Topics Covered in This Episode: * How we Met / First Impressions * How We Started Dating * What It's Like to Live With Each Other in a Medium Distance Relationship * Best Dates We've Been On and Fights We've Had * Small Things That Make Us Special / Different * How We've Changed Since Being Together * Tips for Being in a Healthy + Loving Relationship I hope you enjoy learning more about Luke and our relationship… after all, who doesn't love a little love story?! Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP5- On Manifesting Your Dream Career … One of the biggest questions I get asked is how I ended up with my current job and what I did to get to that point as only a 21 year old. I decided to create an episode to answer your questions and give tips on how to work your dream job. Topics Covered in This Episode: * The Jobs I've Had and the Lessons Learned in Each * Advice on How To Get Your Dream Job * How I Got My Job at InsideTracker * What I Do at InsideTrackers / What It's Like to Work Full-Time * Becoming a Full-Time Content Creator? * The Future of @kylierunssmiley / My Platform * What I am Going to Be Doing After I Graduate College I encourage you to listen along at some point during your day.. whether it be when you're stretching, making a yummy meal, or winding down for bed. I am really grateful for all the love I've received so far and know that I'm always just one message away! Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP4- So You Think You Have A Stress Fracture … I've been in those shoes many times before. Scared I'm in trouble, desperately googling symptoms looking for answers, unsure of how I'd move on if it's the true diagnosis. It's a terrible spot to sit in. I created this episode as advice I'd give to anyone who is ever sitting in that position.. feeling pain … worrying about "could it be" … unsure of where to go or how to move forward Topics Covered in This Episode: * My Background / Injury History * What to Do When You Start to Have Pain * When to Reach out to a Doctor * How To Cross-Train * The Benefits of Using My Plans : https://kmoblak8.wixsite.com/kylierunssmiley/shop * Staying Smiley Amongst it All I'm really proud of all the thought and work that went into this episode. Reflecting on injuries/hard times is never fun to do, but I'm glad that in doing so I can hopefully prevent you guys from falling into that bad space. I encourage you to listen along at some point during your day.. whether it be when you're stretching, making a yummy meal, or winding down for bed. I am really grateful for all the love I've received so far and know that I'm always just one message away! Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmiley https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP3- On 21 Things I'd Say to My Younger Self Tomorrow I turn 21 years old so I've been doing a lot of reflecting on my life as I enter adulthood. I can confidently say that I am the happiest, most confident, most healthy, most strong version of myself today.  But it's taken a whole lotta work, a whole lotta change, a whole lotta love, a whole lotta lessons learned, to get to this point. I thought it would be nice to reflect and share what I wish I could have known when I was younger, in the hopes of hopefully changing your lives in a beautiful way Topics Covered in This Episode: * What Turning 21 means to me * A ton of reflecting * 21 points of advice that cover all sorts of topics: body confidence, staying positive through injury, navigating friendships/relationships, college changes, life changes, overcoming underfueling, and other lifehacks, etc, etc I discuss a ton of great material in this episode and I think it's fair to say it's my best one yet. I hope you are able to listen along at some point during your day.. whether it be when you're stretching, making a yummy meal, or winding down for bed. I am really grateful for all the love I've received so far and know that I'm always just one message away! Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmiley https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP2- On Celebrating Success… Something I Think All of Us Need to Get Better at Doing! Now that we are more than one month into 2023 I figured it would be a perfect time to share my favorite advice on combating perfectionism, finding j0y in the process, and really taking the time to celebrate yourself and all that you accomplish. I know what it's like to always be striving for the next greatest thing, and how toxic that can be for your mentality. As my brother always reminds me, 'what's the point of all the work if you never get to party?' Topics Covered in This Episode: * My gratitude for you all/ my thoughts on this platform so far * The toxicity of resolutions (for some) * How to set goals- the right way * Complementing your resolutions with an "I Did it!" List * What an "I Did It!" List is, and how to make one yourself * The Five Things on my List from January * An exciting secret accomplishment that you'll have to listen to hear about I hope you are able to listen along at some point during your day.. whether it be when you're stretching, making a yummy meal, or winding down for bed. I am really grateful for all the love I've received so far and know that I'm always just one message away! Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmiley https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmileypc/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmiley https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en

EP1- Welcome to the Staying Smiley Podcast… a platform where I share some of my greatest thoughts about living your best life. These episodes are intended to be nice little chats you can listen to throughout your day: maybe it's when you're sipping your coffee or driving to school, maybe it's when you're getting ready in the morning or winding down for the night, maybe it's when your doing some stretches or doing some work. Whatever your purpose may be: throw on an episode when you're in need of a little positivity boost or a heart to heart conversation. Topics Covered in This Episode: * Who I Am and What I'm About * The Meaning Behind This Podcast (For Both Me & You) * Background on Struggles I Have Been Through (I'm Guessing You Can Relate) * Life-Changing Advice My Grandmother Shared With Me * What I Do To Stay Smiling No Matter The Circumstances * A Game I Created to Instantly Spread Happiness to Yourself and Others Thank you for being here, I would be so lost without your love and support. Keep Smiling, Keep Grinding, and Know I am Here for you no matter where you are in your journey to living your best life. Podcast Instagram: @stayingsmileypc https://www.instagram.com/stayingsmiley/?hl=en My Instagram: @kylierunssmileypc https://www.instagram.com/kylierunssmiley/?hl=en