Ep. 58 - Anna Kollmann-Suhr - When Things Don't Go To Plan

Emma Storey-Gordon is a fat loss & behaviour change specialist. In this episode we discuss: how and why our perception of our fitness ability impacts the outcome, tips for building healthy habits, where the concept of diet originated from and why it's so hard, why consistency is the key to success in anything, the differences between male and female coaching, whether women should train around their period cycles and much more. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eleNIB-_kpQ My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly Find Emma Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esgfitness/?hl=en Social Links: https://esgfitness.co.uk/link/

Alena Winter is a naturopath and strong believer in holistic health and the use of natural medicine. In this episode we discuss: what naturopathy actually is, the foundations of health and how to optimise them in a sustainable way, what happens when we don't prioritise sleep - and some pointers of how to improve our sleep quality, what nervous system regulation is and why it's so important and popular, why our bodies respond to fight, flight or freeze, the optimum daily routine, and so much more. My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly Find Alena Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alenawinternaturalhealth/ Website: https://alenawinter.co.nz/

Anna Hajdari is an online blogger and travel lover. In this episode we discuss: living abroad - the good, the bad, the ugly, the quest of finding where you belong in the world, the painful reality of leaving friendships behind and outgrowing relationships, avoiding overwhelm and embracing each season of life, whether the friendship from TV show, FRIENDS, still exists, just how much your environment can effect your mood and mentality, finding your passion and nurturing it, and much more. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@happysmilingpeoplepodcast?si=sX_PCWWGdBDxVqh4 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Anna Online: https://www.instagram.com/liketinfoil/ Keywords living abroad, belonging, friendships, social media, identity, travel, modern relationships, self-discovery, choices, connection, friendship, self-discovery, environment, culture, passion, mental health, personal growth, relationships, life choices, mid-twenties

Nora Williams is an adventure traveller and digital nomad. In this episode we discuss: why and how Nora quit her job as a lawyer, swapping 80h + work weeks to travel the world, how she made her travelling into a business enabling her to do it full time, the honest pros and cons of this lifestyle, how to become a digital nomad yourself, whether Nora things this lifestyle is for everyone, her strangest travel experience, what it’s like spending a month at a bison sanctuary, whether she has any regrets, and much more.  https://www.youtube.com/@HappySmilingPeoplePodcast Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Nora online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noratheexplorahh/ Travel Agency: https://via-adventure.com/ Keywords travel, transformation, corporate burnout, social media, self-discovery, travel agency, adventure, life change, remote work, personal growth, career choices, regrets, stability, adventure, burnout, digital nomad, sustainability, success, social media, personal growth

Anna Kollmann-Suhr is a gravel cyclist racing for PAS Racing.  We last spoke a whole year ago, and today we pick right up from there. Anna has had a pretty rocky year, and we dive into the highs, the lows, and her journey back to finding herself. In this episode we discuss:  overtraining - how it happens, how to spot it and Anna’s experience through it, the complex balance of training, fuelling and resting, and how to navigate this formula, why not listening to your body is a terrible idea, the significance of the inner dialogue in our heads, how Anna is re-finding her love and passion for cycling, the biggest lessons she has learnt this year, and much more. Listen to the previous episode with Anna: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7izjqdj6Iqvktjbj232S3h?si=RTkP3Ua1QT6byrmptVOrEg  Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZLqckoDogGk Follow me online: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Anna online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annakollmannsuhr/?hl=en  Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/50700185?hl=ru-RU 

Georgie Mullen is a recipe designer who focuses purely on seasonal fruit and veg. In this episode we discuss:  seasonal eating - how to identify foods in season, and why it not only tastes better but often is less expensive, easy ways to adapt your favourite recipes to swap in foods in season,  the design process of creating a new recipe, how to actually season food properly, the golden rule to making your food taste more professionally cooked, Georgie gives me a 101 on wine pairing - wonderfully simplifying it and providing applicable tips for your wine shopping, whether French fries and champagne are the next big thing, how Lidl and Aldi sell wine so much cheaper than other places, and so much more.  Eat The Seasons Website: http://www.eattheseasons.co.uk/ Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Georgie online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgieeats/?hl=en Website: https://georgieeats.co.uk/

Jessica Horton is an interior designer and founder of bespoke carpentry company, Deorling. In this episode we discuss:  why you should care about interior design, what to do if you hate your house, the importance of colour, whether buying expensive paint is worth it, if painting a room white is a terrible mistake, why panelling is now so trendy, some easy storage solutions for your home, Jessica’s tips to combat a muddy house this winter, the ethics of fashion and interior design, and so much more.  Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Jessica online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deorling_/ Website: https://www.deorling.co.uk/

Lindsey Frances is a trained sophrologist, psychologist, and podcaster. In this episode we discuss: what sophrology is, the positive impact of exercise, but equally the negative flip side of over exercising and running away from your emotions and key indicators to identify this, what resting actually looks like in a busy lifestyle, breath worth and stillness exercises that you can do right now, the 5 pillars of well-being - nutrition and hydration, exercise, sleep, relaxation and recovery, and whether boredom and peace are the same thing, finding purpose and human connection in the modern world, and so much more. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappySmilingPeoplePodcast Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyereilly/ Find Lindsey Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanwithlindsey/ igsh=MWg5YnBrNWlzcmNsYQ%3D%3D Listen to Human Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2eK31cX5wXcOf4G99twXSo?si=f96fd23209484bd3

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