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!

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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

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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!

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

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

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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!

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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.

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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

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Find Albany Online:

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

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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

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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