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Happy Smiling People

Emily Reilly
Happy Smiling People
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    #106 - Dr Gabriela Rosa - Why Do Some People Struggle To Get Pregnant?

    09/18/2026 | 49 mins.
    Dr Gabriela Rosa is a Harvard-trained fertility specialist, and founder of The Rosa Institute.

    In this episode, we discuss why some people struggle to get pregnant, the genetic predispositions and epigenetics involved in fertility, what role health, environment, and lifestyle have in enabling conception, the impact of ageing and biological versus chronological age, the legal implications of embryo banking, myths about stress, diet, and conception, what impact the man’s health and sperm quality has on a woman’s pregnancy, and much more!

    Find me online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly⁠ 

    Find Gabriela online:
    Website: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.gabrielarosa/

    Timestamps
    00:00 Introduction and Dr. Rosa's background
    04:16 Entropy, syntropy, and the impact of aging on fertility
    06:36 The reality of egg production and advances in reproductive technology
    08:55 Embryo banking, legal considerations, and future planning
    10:55 The emotional landscape of fertility and societal expectations
    12:00 Preconception health and lifestyle optimization
    14:22 The importance of timing and biological age in conception
    16:07 The limitations of IVF and the importance of understanding underlying health issues
    17:43 Addressing insulin resistance and metabolic health in fertility
    20:46 The impact of age on fertility and conception success rates
    22:55 The biological clock, longevity, and family planning
    25:22 Societal changes, fertility rates, and personal choices
    28:43 The exponential decline of fertility after age 43
    33:32 Making informed life choices and prioritizing fertility
    37:34 Managing modern life stresses and fertility health
    40:30 Reevaluating life priorities and fertility decisions
    43:50 Focusing on results and effective lifestyle changes
    44:39 Myth busting: stress, partner health, and pregnancy myths
    47:44 Encouragement and advocacy for those struggling with fertility
    48:54 Resources and how to connect with Dr. Rosa

     keywords

    fertility, pregnancy, reproductive health, aging, IVF, embryo banking, health optimization, fertility myths, emotional support
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    #105 Dr. Leslie Newman - How to Stop Living on Autopilot

    09/10/2026 | 54 mins.
    Dr. Leslie Newman is a psychologist, speaker, and author. 

    In this episode, we discuss: how we can feel more connected with ourselves when we stop being so busy, the impact of having a faith, the Gen Z interest in religion and seeking a deeper meaning, managing reactions and emotional resilience techniques, aligning your morning and daily habits to ground your emotions, understanding and managing our emotional reactions, the impact trust and self-awareness can have on your life, and much more!

    Find me online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly⁠ 

    Find Leslie online: 
    Website: https://drlesliebnewman.com/

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction to Leslie Newman 
    02:17 How can we feel more connected with ourselves when we stop being so busy
    07:54 The impact of having a faith 
    10:23 The gen Z interest in religion and seeking a deeper meaning 
    12:44 Managing reactions and emotional resilience techniques and aligning your morning 
    17:40 Practicing emotional release and safe expression
    22:29 Grounding techniques and connecting with the earth
    27:52 Chakras, love, and the power of sound and intention
    31:10 Direct knowing and intuition as pathways to guidance
    36:45 The importance of creativity, play, and self-expression
    51:10 Practical steps for habit building and self-trust
    52:38 Encouragement and trusting your life journey

    energy work, consciousness, meditation, self-awareness, spirituality, emotional resilience, habits, authenticity, grounding, healing
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    #104 - Karen Martel - The Science of Healthy Ageing

    08/27/2026 | 58 mins.
    Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, and a leading voice in women's hormone health and midlife wellness.

    In this episode, we discuss: the hormonal changes in women during midlife, the impact of environmental toxins on hormones, the role of stress and cortisol in ageing, the importance of hormone testing and personalised treatment, practical tools for managing menopause symptoms, the role of exercise and diet in hormonal health, how to utilise hormone replacement therapy effectively and safely, the psychological aspects of ageing and self-care, and much more!

    Find me online: ⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly⁠ 

    Find Karen online: 
    Website: https://karenmartel.com/ 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenmartelhormones/ 
    Hormone Solution Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hormone-solution-menopause-perimenopause-womens/id1438772276 

    Timestamps:
    00:00 What tools can you use to ‘optimise’ longevity?04:30 What effect do mental strain and stress have on our health?09:30 Why do we feel like rest always has to be productive?16:00 How can you help yourself feel your best during menopause?25:00 Utilising helpful resources for women’s health27:00 Unravelling the need for productivity and tuning into our bodies34:00 Why does women’s metabolism slow down as we age?40:45 How can we create habits that help us as we age and go through menopause?47:00 The benefits of health testing and how to get one50:00 Is it ever too late?

     keywords
    women's health, menopause, hormones, perimenopause, aging, self-care, hormone testing, HRT, stress management, longevity
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    #103 - Dr Katie Hirsch - Do We Have Too Much Health Data?

    08/13/2026 | 49 mins.
    Dr Katie Hirsch is an Exercise Physiologist & Sport Nutritionist, and Assistant Professor at University of South California 

    In this episode, we discuss how and why women’s muscle mass declines with age and through menopause, the impact of resistance training on ageing, the role of protein intake around workouts, why sprint and interval training can be particularly effective for menopausal women, how we should use data from wearable sports technology to monitor our health, and much more!

    Find me online: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=cf5eccca-a7b9-44cc-b38d-e449335cf3c8

    Find Katie online:
    Website: https://www.katiehirschphd.com/ 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katie.hirsch_phd/?hl=en 

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Why do women’s muscles change with age
    06:03 The Role of Nutrition in Muscle Health
    12:03 Exercise Strategies for Muscle Retention
    17:55 How to Optimise Your Performance Through Training Techniques
    26:30 Maximising Weight Loss Through Resistance Training
    30:29 The Role of Wearable Technology in Health Monitoring
    41:12 Balancing Technology and Natural Body Awareness
    42:20 Defining Longevity and Quality of Life
    45:52 The Future of Fitness and Aging Gracefully

     keywords

    muscle health, aging, resistance training, longevity, metabolic health, women’s health, exercise science, wearable technology
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    #102 - Rhian Stephenson - Nutrition, Hormones & the Modern Woman

    08/05/2026 | 31 mins.
    Rhian Stephenson is a nutritional therapist, naturopath, herbalist and founder of supplement and nutrition brand, Artah. 

    In this episode, we discuss the impact of modern lifestyles on women's nutrition, the role of supplements in health and performance, the mental load of motherhood, Rhian’s experience with burnout and her recovery strategies, how to better understand your hormonal health and cycles, why Rhian started Artah, and much more!

    Find me online: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/emilyereilly⁠⁠ 

    Find Rhian online:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhianstephenson/?hl=en 
    Website: https://artah.co/ 

    00:00 why are so many women lacking in nutrients?
    02:30 are women too busy for health?
    04:30 the reality of building a business while being a new mum 
    12:00 recovering from burn out 
    14:00 starting Artah 
    19:00 what does feeling ‘healthy’ feel like?
    20:30 what is the most frequent factor affecting women’s health
    24:00 the purpose of supplements 
    27:30 how our bodies communicate with us - periods and warning calls 

     keywords

    women's health, nutrition, supplements, motherhood, burnout, self-care, hormonal health, wellness, entrepreneurship
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About Happy Smiling People
Creating conversations that inspire, inform, and explore what health and wellness truly mean for the modern woman. The Happy Smiling People Podcast offers insightful conversations surrounding women's health, hormones, and what well-being looks like. Each episode dives into meaningful topics ranging from hormone health to perimenopause, PCOS to longevity, movement to mental health and nutrition with expert guests explaining their insights and applications we can adapt to our lives.
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