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Connie Simmonds is a mindset coach for women. In this episode we discuss: the fascination of quick fixes in the diet industry - and how damaging they can be, creating healthy habit stacking, the 5 pillars of health, managing financial health, gender roles in the cost of living crisis, loneliness in a digital world, friendships, social media comparison, and much more!Watch this  episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sdlnRtAVBH4My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFind Connie Online: https://www.instagram.com/conniesimmonds/?hl=en

Madeleine Shaw is a nutritionist and author. In this episode we discuss: defining hormonal health, the first steps of addressing your diet, listening to your body warning signs - examining your pee and monitoring your periods, the extremism of health, the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, battling lack of authenticity in the digital world, why fibre intake is just as important as protein intake, and much more!My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly Find Madeleine Online: Website: https://www.madeleineshaw.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeleine_shaw_/?hl=en

Helen is a Functional and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and founder of Wellness Effect. In this episode we discuss: how our diet fits into our overall wellness, whether we can train our metabolism, the damage of the anti-diet culture, why balance and consistency is the key to all success, why it can feel we must be miserable to achieve anything in life, ultra processed foods and how they're hidden by manufacturers, and much more!Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OwnHgjedd4YMy Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFind Helen Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesseffect_/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.wellnesseffect.co.uk/ Timestamps: 00:00 how does our diet fit into our overall wellness 03:47 Helen’s experience as a yo-yo dieter 12:00 can we train our metabolism13:50 how does exercise factor into weight and a healthy lifestyle 16:00 how people mirror our reaction to situations 18:00 the damage of the anti diet culture 24:00 finding self respect and discipline of ourselves28:00 how balance and consistency will change your life 30:00 why do we feel we have to be miserable to get anywhere in life? 34:00 why do people find it so interesting when people live in a different way? 37:00 Ultra processed foods that we may not know about  Keywordsdiet, wellness, health, nutrition, metabolism, exercise, anti-diet culture, self-trust, balance, holistic health, wellness, routine, ultra-processed foods, self-discovery, societal expectations, mental health, balance, simplicity, mindfulness, health

In this (almost) 10 minute episode, I investigate the question: are more people going to therapy?This episode begins with defining the origins of therapy through the centuries, the effect the Coronavirus Pandemic had on mental health, whether more people are going to therapy and reasons why it is on the rise. This is the third 10 minute episode of a bi-weekly series diving into different topics, in addition to weekly guest episodes.Enjoy the episode.My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillySources:https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a63144040/the-year-that-transformed-therapy/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10302760/#:~:text=Kennedy%20signed%20the%20Community%20Mental,individuals%20discharged%20from%20state%20hospitals https://www.covidsocialstudy.org/_files/ugd/3d9db5_9d55b4ff686744cdae69e72cd141ecfb.pdf https://www.covidsocialstudy.org/_files/ugd/3d9db5_95a35b753c9349a5a54030e5640db2d3.pdf https://uk.style.yahoo.com/uk-falls-happiness-rankings-mental-health-covid-casualty-110936978.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93b3JsZGhhcHBpbmVzcy5yZXBvcnQv&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANyj5aM7ov1UC5DPwRYzuC63iMqYimB5Gj3Y4Axkqv2s4m2T4q-MZRtmjxkr2VGHPLJWcOrFstB_KKFzoGuy3mSd1npSAmiW4SwfJbow0e3umMutleq1dQ2_Cu1Vdlxk3JSV1LzAxH2NXsNwTD_yEmSHcJWl33RunigYh3HFAhs4 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-happiness-coronavirus-mental-health-b1819476.html https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/nov/07/uk-overall-less-happy-than-before-pandemic-ons https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/feb/older-people-england-report-greater-life-satisfaction-covid-pandemic#:~:text=Lead%20author%2C%20Professor%20Paola%20Zaninotto,and%20instances%20of%20depression%20rose https://encorerecovery.com/psychotherapy-vs-therapy/#:~:text=While%20both%20therapeutic%20approaches%20can,individual's%20specific%20needs%20and%20goals.https://time.com/6958494/united-states-falls-world-happiness-report/ https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2024/10-october-world-mental-health-day-why-people-are-seeking-therapy-in-2024/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/11/record-high-patient-numbers-completing-nhs-treatment-for-common-mental-illness/#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20adults%20in,depression%2C%20delivered%20by%20NHS%20practitioners. https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/about-bacp/bacp-public-perceptions-survey-2024/https://www.forthwithlife.co.uk/blog/mental-health-statistics-uk/ https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06988/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/11/record-high-patient-numbers-completing-nhs-treatment-for-common-mental-illness/https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/statistics/people-seeking-help-diagnosed-mental-health-problems-statistics 

Georgie Collinson is the #1 Anxiety Therapist in Australia and is on a mission to help women master high-functioning anxiety.In this episode we discuss: what the difference is between stress and anxiety - and if we should treat them differently, what high-functioning anxiety is - and whether this makes us more successful, the impact our childhood has on our adult goals and perception of success, unpacking our subconscious mind, the link between anxiety and depression, the 5 Ps of high functioning anxiety and identifying it in your life, whether having a label or diagnosis is detrimental, and ways to work through anxiety. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RFXp2Dcm_CEMy links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly Find Georgie Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiethenaturopath/?hl=en Website: https://georgiecollinson.com/ Her new book: https://georgiecollinson.com/books 00:00 - 03:45 what is the difference between stress and anxiety and how to approach them? 03:45 - 06:00 what is the difference between generalised anxiety and high functioning anxiety? 06:00 - 12:00 does high functioning anxiety make us more successful? 12:00 - 17:30 how does our childhood shape our goals and perception of success in adulthood? 17:30 - 20:00 what is the link between anxiety and depression, and why are they often linked? 20:00 - 26:00 unpacking our subconscious mind26:00 - 29:50 why can small moments push us over the edge? 29:50 - 45:15 breaking down the 5 Ps of High Functioning Anxiety and is it helpful to have these diagnosis labels? 45:15 -53:34  Working through our anxiety and coping mechanisms Keywordsstress, anxiety, high functioning anxiety, burnout, authenticity, emotional baggage, depression, subconscious mind, mental health, self-care, high functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people pleasing, procrastination, mental health, emotional responses, self-compassion, natural remedies, anxiety management, Georgie Collinson

In this 10 minute episode, I dive into the subject of alcohol consumption. The episode is divided into three sections: why we drink alcohol, the effect of alcohol on our minds and bodies, and the sobriety movement - are people in fact drinking less?This is the second 10 minute episode of a bi-weekly series diving into different topics, in addition to weekly guest episodes. Enjoy the episode.My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly Sources:https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/alcohol-mental-health-and-the-brainhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2730732/https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a43873565/sober-curious/https://www.matthewclark.co.uk/latest-news-blogs/blog/the-sober-curious-generation/https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/alcohol-and-mental-healthhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/28/i-know-my-limit-how-gen-z-became-britains-sober-curious-generationhttps://www.vogue.com/article/what-happens-when-you-stop-drinking https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/sober-curious-movement https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/functional-drinks-sober-curious https://vogue.sg/sober-curious-zero-proof-cocktails/ https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a43400610/bella-hadid-sobriety-not-drinking-las-vegas/ 

Sophie Bertrand is a UK Nutritionist and Health Expert.In this episode we discuss:The 5 things to consider when approaching overall wellness, why after 10 years of being plant-based Sophie began eating red meat again, easy protein sources and meal plans, whether unprocessed protein sources are better than processed eg protein powder, what gut health is and whether we should care about it, how much sugar is bad to eat - and when children should be introduced to sugar, what alcohol does to our gut and whether it is bad to drink even a small amount, detoxifying your home and the damage household chemicals have to our bodies, and much more!Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w1VBJ0HvRsMMy links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereillyFind Sophie online:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sophiebertrand_/?hl=enWebsite:https://sophiebertrand.com/00:00 - 02:15 what does wellness mean to us individually? 02:15 - 05:00 5 closest people in your life make up your personality 05:00 - 11:20 journey from 10 years plant based to eating red meat again 11:20 - 16:25 easy sources of protein and if we should have unprocessed protein 16:25 - 22:00 high protein lunches ideas 22:00 - 28:00 gut health - what is it and how to approach it & stress manifestation 28:00 - 30:00 managing stress 30:00 - 36:50 should kids eat sugar? 36:50 - 39:10 American supermarkets and why it’s damaging kids health 39:10 - 42:20 health benefits of coffee - does decaf provide these benefits? how much is an addition 42:20 - 45:00 how much alcohol is okay to drink? 45:00 - 47:30 the movement of not drinking 47:30 - 59:00- detoxifying your home

Raffaella specialises in clinical movement techniques enabling you to connect to your body, bringing freedom from chronic pain.  In this episode we discuss: What chronic pain actually is and how it manifests itself, understanding the fascia in our bodies, why our subconscious shallow breaths are harmful for our long-term health, the issue with taking pain killers, why ageing is a myth, manifesting our beliefs into reality, what causes a mid-life crisis, what depression and anxiety actually mean within our bodies, why tuning into our thoughts can help our sleep, and much more. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HqFRQfD7m0c My links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly Find Rafaella online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rafamovement/ Website: https://www.movewithraff.com/  Timestamps: 00:00 - 02:19 what is chronic pain 02:19 - 04:00 understanding fascia and how this works in our body 04:00 - 05:30 how to fix chronic injuries through fascia 05:30 - 10:00 why our subconscious shallow breaths are detrimental 10:00 - 14:30 why our bodies ignore pain 14:30 - 16:40 the issue with taking pain killers 16:40 - 19:20 is pain just an emotion in our brains & link between our minds and bodies 19:20 - 21:30 how to identify chronic pain in ourselves 21:30 - 26:15 is aging a myth * ‘you don’t stop doing things because you get older, you get older because you stop doing things’ 26:15 - 28:00 how our subconscious beliefs manifest into reality 28:00 - 33:20 why is stress so present in our lives & how to address it 33:20 - 38:00 what causes a midlife crisis, depression and anxiety 38:00 - 39:46 protecting your eyes from blue light and listening to symptoms 39:46 - 47:00 manifestations of stress - jaw tension, gritting teeth, headaches, poor sleep 47:00 - 52:00 tuning into our thoughts and processing and turning your phone off 52:00 - 53:00 finding what we enjoy and are good at in life - self actualisation and fulfilment 53:00 -58:32 mouth taping benefits Keywords chronic pain, fascia, breath, emotions, stress, aging, pain management, mind-body connection, self-awareness, health, surrender, forgiveness, inner pain, chronic stress, anxiety, mental health, physical health, jaw tension, headaches, digital distraction, creativity, breath work, pain management

In this 10 minute episode, I seek to discover the origins and history of the capsule wardrobe, whether it is relevant in 2025, why it could be easier to buy fewer but better pieces, and conclude with the consensus of the Ultimate Capsule Wardrobe - as referenced from top fashion magazines. Ten Minutes Long is a new, 8 part bi-weekly series diving into different topics, in addition to weekly guest episodes. Let me know if there are any topics you would like me to look into next.  Enjoy the episode.  My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly References: https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/capsule-wardrobe-essentials https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/what-to-wear/a29204515/how-to-build-capsule-wardrobe/ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a41978744/capsule-dressing-advice/ https://www.stylebysavina.com/capsule-wardrobe-checklist/  https://www.statista.com/statistics/289999/consumer-spending-on-clothing-in-the-united-kingdom-uk/#:~:text=Consumer%20spending%20on%20clothing%20in,approximately%2063.7%20billion%20British%20pounds   https://www.greenheartcollective.uk/blogs/sustainable-living/heres-how-many-clothes-the-average-adult-has-in-their-wardrobes?srsltid=AfmBOorqVRyZmrGg3LjXXyPlJcz9NvazA47aLW3Lgs050NnYyYygFiGD 

Sephy and Wing are the hosts of the Goes Without Saying Podcast. In this episode we discuss: why we are never too old to start something new, the perception of failure and how it is often in our heads, the concept of the imagined audience, why creative people procrastinate more, the new concept of work for our generation, do creativity and capitalism work in opposition, our rational vs irrational selves and much more! Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lgaPwvY9yBw My Links: https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly Follow Sephy and Wing Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sephyandwing/?hl=en Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KoTcHrQ8PBGtOhRlrUueh?si=f075ca804c264c0a Website: https://sephyandwing.co.uk/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sephyandwing?si=VCPV-TRHhGeBdpuC Keywords podcast, self-discovery, mental health, authenticity, fear of failure, emotional awareness, imagined audience, personal growth, online presence, navigating anxiety, vulnerability, authenticity, podcasting, purpose, friendship, connection, women empowerment, creativity, mental health, emotional support, women empowerment, friendship, business dynamics, kindness, work perception, generational perspectives, privilege, creative careers, happiness, authenticity 02:35 - 03:28 is 22 too old to start something new? 03:28 - 06:36 looking for permission or validation to do something 06:36 - 09:34 how I started a podcast 09:34- 13:36 perception of failure 13:36- 17:31 the concept of the imagined audience 17:31- 22:28 rational self vs irrational self 22:28 - 24:39 listening to our bodies and recognising the signs - fight, flight freeze 24:39 - 27:32 tracing emotions to the root cause 27:32 - 30:53 creating relatable content online 30:53 - 37:59 how our perception of success in the future is often inaccurate 37:59 - 49:56 finding purpose and why creative people procrastinate much more 49:56 - 56:38 why relatable content creators become like friends - following them through life Zoella 56:38 - 01:04:12 working with your friends in business as creative people 01:04:12- 01:13:42 the new concept of work in 2025 and perceptions and expectations 01:13:42 - 01:22:15 tensions between generations of perception of working hard and work ethics