Happy Smiling People

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

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

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 

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!
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Find Laura Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurapetri/?hl=enStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/52436965LP 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

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

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/

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. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Kira Online: https://www.instagram.com/kira.dives/?hl=en Ocean-friendly Sunscreen: https://stream2sea.net/ Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i8K0-iFRkr4

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

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. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1rMqYvhyxgk Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Eva Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evabuzo/ 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

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

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

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/

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

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