Happy Smiling People

Emily Reilly
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.

  1. JUL 4

    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

    50 min

  2. JUN 26

    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

    52 min

  3. JUN 19

    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

    54 min

  4. JUN 10

    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

    52 min

  5. JUN 3

    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

    57 min

  6. MAY 22

    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

    38 min

  7. APR 28

    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

    46 min

  8. APR 16

    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/

    45 min
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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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  • Creator
    Emily Reilly
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emily Reilly
  • Show Website
    Happy Smiling People

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